Bøger af Samantha Chase

Regan Amerson was perfectly happy living a drama free life. After finally coming to terms with the fact that her mother was selling their family home, she never expected life to throw her another curveball. Instead of her beloved home being sold, it's now getting torn apart, all in the name of making good television. Sawyer Bennett is completely over hosting "The Bennett Project" and he's ready to go back to his first love-custom carpentry. Unfortunately, his father and producer are more focused on making the show better than ever, no matter what Sawyer's opinion on the subject might be. He doesn't care what adding family drama can do for the show's ratings, he just wants out-especially after meeting the family in question. Sawyer is immediately drawn to Regan, except she wants nothing to do with the man responsible for destroying her childhood home. But he's not going to let that stop him. He's determined to win her over and show her just how good he can be to her home-and her heart. **Story was originally published in 2014 and 2018**

Sam Westbrook has always been the family hell-raiser, but as an adult he's enjoyed not being under the constant watchful eye of his family. That was until his great-grandfather passed away. Forced to move to the small coastal town of Magnolia Sound, Sam can't escape the reputation that has followed him since his teenage years. But he'll have to do it to get his inheritance.Shelby Abbott was always the good girl - it's what happens when you're the pastor's daughter in a small town. Now, she's ready to leave that image behind. For years she's heard about wild Sam Westbrook, but she never though she would be the one to catch his eye. And being the center of Sam's attention isn't something Shelby ever prepared for.Sam's time in Magnolia Sound has an expiration date and Shelby's not sure she's the kind of girl who can be just another one of his flings. But Sam's ready to make some changes. And a girl like her is just who he needs.

Friends since they were five, modeling for Enchanted Bridal has been as much of a part of their lives as their friendship has. And this season has them seeing more than new wedding trends.The loud one. Angie's loud, feisty and completely fearless - until she gets dumped by the one guy she really had feelings for. When he comes back, will she be able to forgive and forget? The shy one. Becca's got a knack for dating the wrong kind of guys. When her current boyfriend publicly dumps and humiliates her, the sole witness to her humiliation shows her how getting dumped by Mr. Wrong can lead to finding Mr. Right. The sweet one. Ella's been planning the perfect wedding to her childhood sweetheart since she was twelve. But with the big day looming, she can't help but wonder what she may have missed along the way and if she's truly ready to settle down. The sensible one. Hailey's all about how things look and projecting a certain image. But when one very persistent-and seemingly unsuitable man-sets his sights on her, she begins to question her definition of perfect.Four friends.Four crossroads.Four possibilities for happily ever after.

Cammie Parker is ready for a fresh start. Just because she didn't get her own happy ending, doesn't mean she's any less committed to helping other couples find theirs. And a new job with the event coordinator at a gorgeous mountain resort is the perfect way to do just that. It would be the perfect fresh start if not for her first assignment: helping her cheating jerk of an ex and his new fiancée plan their wedding.Cade Taylor needs to shake things up.There's nothing wrong with loving what you do, but when your job becomes your whole life, something's got to give. Cade knows he's in a rut, but he just can't seem to break out of it no matter what he does. When Cammie shows up in one of his equipment sheds looking like she needs a quick escape, Cade sees the perfect opportunity to put a little bit of excitement back in his life. What starts out as a way to avoid her ex soon turns into a crazy-and sexy-game of hide and seek. But you can only hide for so long, especially if you want a real shot at your own happy ever after.

When Kyle Jones let Sydney Albright walk out of his life, he gave up on the idea of settling down. How could he when he broke the heart of the only woman he ever loved? For years he distracted himself with a parade of women, all the while hoping he would see Sydney again.But he never wanted it to be like this... Sydney wasn't prepared to become a mom overnight. When she loses her sister and brother-in-law in a tragic accident, she moves back home to become the caregiver for her heart broken niece. It is no surprise to her when the small town rallies to offer support to one of their own. However, that doesn't make Kyle showing up on her doorstep any less jarring.While Kyle claims he is only there to help, Sydney is instantly on edge. Not only did she vow never to fall for him again, but his timing couldn't be worse. Her niece needs to be her number one priority. Still, seeing the pain in Sydney's eyes, Kyle won't turn his back on her... not again. He always said she was the first beautiful girl he loved and now he's determined to make her the last.

Golden child Mason Bishop has finally had enough. Tired of bearing the weight of his parents' expectations, he's determined to break free and forging his own path. It's time for him to go after the things he really wants-including the girl he never forgot.Scarlett Jones is done being ruled by her insecurities. She's ready to be seen as something other than one of the guys, and she's done thinking she's not good enough for the social elite-especially the Bishops.When he runs into Scarlett at a concert, Mason believes it's fate bringing them together. But fate only gets you so far. If wants a real chance with Scarlett, it's going to take a whole lot of charm to convince her he's worth it.

All Hope Cooper needed this year was to have the kind of Christmas her family always cherished. But with her parents gone and her only brother having to work, it doesn't look like it's going to work out for her. There's nothing she can do about her parents, but she most certainly can voice her annoyance at her brother's boss for making him work out of town all through the holidays. Beckett James hates the holidays and everything that goes with them. They were important at one time, but now the only thing that mattered was his company and its continued growth and anyone who worked for him better feel the same way. If not, they could find employment elsewhere and good riddance. With a major expansion deal on the line, Beckett needs to focus. What he doesn't need is Hope to come barging into his mountain retreat demanding that her brother come home immediately due to an emergency. Suddenly it's two alone in a snowstorm. Two alone for Christmas. And two alone to fight an attraction that had been there all along. Hope soon begins to realize she may have misjudged Beckett while he comes to see that there really is something special and magical about Christmas. But once they leave their private winter wonderland and return to their normal lives, will the magic still be there? A modern-day Beauty and the Beast style Christmas.

Dressing up as a bride once a week is all fun and games until you come face to face with your ex.Penny Blake loves her job with Enchanted Bridal. She gets to model wedding gowns and help brides plan for their big day. And yet...she's wanting a little more. Besides wishing for her own happily ever after, she has big dreams of making her own contribution to the business in the form of her own glam squad. Her bosses all think it's a great idea, but right now she's needed in other ways - like helping out with the groomsmen. Spencer Buchanan was dreading having to help his sister plan her big day-just the thought of all the fittings and tastings he would have to endure was enough to send him running. But when he walks into the bridal shop and comes face to face with the girl who got away not once but three times, running is the furthest thing from his mind. Moving back home hadn't really been part of his plan, but with Penny back in his life, the idea has never seemed more attractive. And this, he's determined to make sure he doesn't get away. Somewhere along the way-between all the tux fittings and wedding planning-old feelings creep back up until it becomes clear just who will next be needing the help of a glam squad and a few groomsmen.

Willow Andrew's life is a hot mess. Coming from a family of successful professionals, the fact that at twenty-seven she still doesn't know what she wants to be when she grows up doesn't sit well. Desperate not to disappoint her grandmother, she invents a fake boyfriend so Gammy won't worry so much. It seemed a victimless lie... until Gammy announced that Willow AND her boyfriend needed to be present at her 75th birthday party. Or else. Out of time and options, Willow turns to the sexy bartender she's been secretly crushing on for help. Levi Sullivan has his life in order and thrives off helping others. In fact, he would do anything to help out a friend. But he's angling for far more than friendship with Willow. Entranced by the clumsy beauty since the first time he watched her trip over nothing, he happily agrees to a chance to spend more time with her. Fake romance or not, he's determined to use their long-distance road trip to turn a game of pretend into something more. Warning-the roads ahead will twist and turn with laugh-out loud moments and sizzling chemistry. But traffic should be aware, the journey ahead is far more important than the destination.

Hunter Jones will do whatever it takes to make the best life possible for his son. Unfortunately, part of that requires relying on his now ex-wife-a woman who admits motherhood isn't for her-to pull her weight for the sake of their boy. Yet when one of her erratic moments results in a missed daycare pick up, Hunter's the one who gets accused of being a bad parent. He has nothing to prove to the opinionated stranger with the sassy smirk who openly berated him. Still, he finds himself irresistibly compelled to prove himself to her... After growing up in the foster system, Violet Drake has zero patience for poor parenting. However, she's the first to admit she was too harsh on Hunter when he arrived late to pick up his son... and that's only partially because he's insanely hot. It should have been an easy no when he asked her out. She's constantly traveling for work, plus getting mixed up with a single dad is a monumentally bad idea. But the idea of spending time with him is too tempting to resist. Their timing is wrong. They want completely different things. So why do they feel drawn to each other with each glance? Searching for a lighthearted beach read centered on small town romance? Look no further than Can't Help Falling in Love, the latest masterpiece by Samantha Chase.

Four failed engagements. One year-long hiatus on women.Elliott Sullivan loves being in love, but after his latest romantic disaster, his friends and family finally put their foot down-no relationships or proposals for at least a year. Ready for his heart not to be squashed under another sexy high-heel, he agrees to fully embrace life as a perpetual bachelor. Which should be easy-especially when he recruits his sister's best friend for help. Surely he won't fall for her, no matter how perfect she seems...Skylar isn't sorry to see Elliott's latest relationship go up in flames. She's had a crush on him for as long as she remembers-not that anything can ever happen there. So when Elliott asks for her help to stop him from breaking his dating embargo, she jumps at the chance. They've spent time together before and nothing has come of it. So what could possibly go wrong this time? Sticking to his embargo would be fine if all this time with Skye wasn't making Elliott wonder if maybe the perfect girl had been in front of him all along.

Cheery baker dreams of finding Mr. Right... When your last name is Baker, it's really only a matter of time before it also becomes your job title. Some might see it as a self-fulfilling prophecy, but for Leanna, being the go-to baker for Meet Me at the Altar is a dream come true. There's nothing she loves more than to create the perfect desserts to help couples celebrate their big days. But despite what they say about the way to a man's heart being through his stomach, Leanna has yet to lure her perfect man with her sweet treats. Uptight workaholic dreams of being left alone... If Brody King is going to take time off, he would much rather it be to train for his triathlon and not his brother's engagement party. It would be one thing if it was just a regular party, but no, his brother and his bride-to-be had to go over the top and plan a full week of family togetherness and ridiculous wedding games. There's no way he's going to survive it. When Brody crashes into Leanna and a hundred cupcakes are ruined, he does the only thing he can-he offers to help her make more. All it takes is a few cups of sugar and a dash of vanilla before Brody is craving not just Leanna's sweet treats, but the baker herself.

There were three guarantees in Tricia Patterson's life: 1. Sean Peterson was the best friend she could ask for2. She absolutely adored her career3. This summer was going to be the death of her Tricia never thought "Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride" would become the perfect description for her life, but with six weddings in one summer it's never felt more accurate. That's when Sean comes up with the perfect solution-he'll be her plus one at all the wedding and even pretend to be her boyfriend. After all, what are best friends for? Of course, it couldn't just be that easy, so when he can't make it himself, Sean sends his older brother to replace him. Ryan doesn't really get all the fuss around weddings, but he's willing to do his brother a favor. But the more time he spends with Tricia, the more questions he has-what if a simple favor turns into accidentally falling for his brother's best friend? That's the thing about the wedding season-one second you're just a guest enjoying the open bar, and the next you start wanting to plan a wedding with the person sitting next to you.

Thriller writer Mia Kingsley has been hit with a serious case of writer's block and she needs a little peace and quiet. A beach front property in Magnolia Sound seemed like the perfect escape and just the change of scenery she needs to get the words flowing again. That is, until her noisy neighbor starts running power tools and blasting music at all hours of the day and night. Before long, the next victim in her story starts to bear an uncanny resemblance to the contractor next door.Austin Coleman never wanted to come back to Magnolia Sound. But sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn and the only way to get back on your feet is to go home. His plan is to avoid all things connected to his past, and renovating a beach house in the off-season is just the way to do that-there'll be no neighbors and no distractions. Or so he thought until he almost maims his sexy neighbor with a flying sink. Despite his best efforts, trouble follows everywhere he goes.At first she wanted to kill him. Now she wants to kiss him. Sometimes you have to wait and see where the story goes.

Danielle Perry has an appreciation for a certain classic car. And the man who restored it.Who says you have to be a great driver in order to appreciate fine cars? Danielle's certainly never let her less than stellar driving record stop her. It's why she works at Malcolm and Son Classic Car Restorations. But she's not just there for the cars-there's a certain mechanic she also can't get enough of.Malcolm King lives and breathes classic cars. Nothing can distract him.Restoring cars was in Malcolm blood. It's more than a job-it's an obsession, one that leaves him little time for anything else. But there's a certain sassy brunette who keeps stealing his attention. Taking her with him to a car show seemed like a harmless idea. Except when he's around her, business is the furthest thing from his mind.One week on the road can take Danielle and Malcolm from friends to lovers. But one spin in a classic car could ruin everything. So which will win out-Malcolm love for cars or his feelings for Dani?Warning-This sweet, sexy, and laugh out loud funny romance is filled with the most ridiculous road trip stories you can imagine and is sure to make you fall head over wheels with all the feels!

For anyone who's ever lost their heart to a man, or a baby...or both. THE BABY ARRANGEMENT: Derek Slone is more than shocked when someone mysteriously delivers a baby to his office. Kayleigh Mitchell naturally steps up to help her boss, and soon hopes he'll see her as more than just a temporary solution. BABY, I'M YOURS: When Nicole Taylor rediscovers the father of her child three years after their one wild night of passion, Josh Masterson is determined to prove there's still a chance for their own happily ever after. BABY, BE MINE: Jake Knight came home one night to find trouble on his doorstep - times two. With twin infants to care for, Jake desperately calls on a heartbroken ex for help...and the more time he spends with Olivia, the more he wants this makeshift family to be permanent.

Jaded CEO Adam Lawrence always gets what he wants-in business and in the bedroom. With no real ties to anyone-not even family-to distract him, he's put all his focus on work, and it's paid off in spades. He's a self-made billionaire and there's nothing he'll let stand in the way of growing his fortune even more. Cassie Jacobs has a five-year plan and she'll stick to it no matter what if it means seeing her business succeed. Even when that means dealing with an impossible client. But the joke is Adam when Cassie bests him on a business deal. Adam doesn't take well to being bested in business and he vows to get revenge on the sexy and impossible to ignore woman. But just how far is he willing to go when he finds out they're about to become family? **This book was previously published in 2013 & 2018**

It's been years since Mallory Westbrook set foot in Magnolia Sound, but the death of her great-grandfather forces her back. Two weeks to get his affairs in order then she would return to her life in New York. The perfect plan, if not for Jake Summerford-her first love who broke her heart. Jake always regretted the way things ended with Mallory and now that she's back in town, he's hoping they can put the past behind them. As they reconnect, old feelings resurface and Jake realizes that friendship is only the beginning of what he wants from Mallory. With one foot out of the door, Mallory is looking for any excuse to leave Magnolia Sound behind. Forever. Will Jake's plan to replace the old, painful memories help him finally show her their love deserves another chance?

The Friday Night Brides are back and this time, they're ready to take on their first season as the owners of Enchanted Bridal! It would be a dream come true, if their first client didn't have them wondering if they're really ready to take on these new roles.The Bride. Julianne is big on fitness and small on patience. As a Zumba instructor, she loves the freedom to create and choreograph her routines but having to stand back and let others choreograph her big day has her wanting to hip-hop toward eloping!The Matron of Honor. As the only married member of the bridal party, Natalie considers herself the expert on all-things weddings. But it doesn't take long for her to realize that she might not want to help so much as she's afraid her own honeymoon is coming to an end.The Bride's Sister. Nothing screams unwanted relationship advice more than your younger sister getting married before you. But finding the right man to walk down the aisle with is proving harder than she thought. Never mind the added pressure of constantly being compared to the perfect couple!The Reluctant Bridesmaid. There is nothing Kayla wants more than to see one of her best friend's get married...if only the whole process wasn't so exhausting! Travel and adventure and being on the go fuels her. Having to stay in one place for an extended period of time while wearing taffeta? Not so much.