Jennifer Decuir – författare

Dean was looking for a quiet place to put down new roots and leave the craziness of his old celebrity life behind him. His new house, on a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic, seems ideal. The only other house on the road is a summer cottage and was sure to be empty except for a few weeks during the summer. Unfortunately for him, that summer rental next door came with a year-round caretaker. A gorgeous redheaded caretaker and her three mischievous heathens.Shannon didn’t have any use for men. Her mother raised her alone and after her ex-husband deserted her upon learning they weren’t having one baby but three at once, she was doing the single mom routine with her own triplets. Sure it got lonely being out here on the bluff, away from the rest of Scallop Shores. So she may have been a tad excited to learn someone had bought the house next door. Until that someone moved in. Looking more delicious than any man had a right to, Shannon wanted to ignore him. But her new neighbor was hiding something, and she was intrigued.Years ago, as lead singer for the boy band Five of Hearts, Dean learned that women only wanted him for his money and fame. Not for the person he was. So he has a good reason for hiding his alter-ego from his neighbor and everyone in Scallop Shores. Right? But the closer he gets to Shannon and her children, the more he realizes he may have made a mistake in keeping the truth from them. Because a relationship requires honesty and trust to make it work. Was it too late to stop hiding and start doing a little trusting of his own?Sensuality Level: Sensual

Tragedy tore Wynter and Sam apart before he could tell her how he felt about her. Twelve years later, fate dropped her off on his doorstep, widowed, desperately broke, and very pregnant. Sam has spent his entire adult life trying to forget Wynter, and here she was, ready to collect on a promise he’d made when he was young and in love. His sense of honor dictated that he take her in when she needed him most. It was only temporary, after all. But living under the same roof quickly led to old feelings resurfacing. Now the one person he’d wanted to leave behind is the one person he can’t let go.She knew seeing her reminded Sam of everything he’d lost, but Wynter had no choice. If she were going to make it back to Scallop Shores to raise her baby, she needed his help. Only she hadn’t counted on the long winter nights or getting reacquainted with a childhood friend she’d loved like a brother - a friend who’d grown into a man she found herself wanting to get to know on a whole different level.Delivering Wynter’s baby at home during a fierce snow storm forces Sam to fill in as temporary dad. It’s a role he’d gladly make permanent. Too bad the one place Wynter is determined to raise her daughter is the one place Sam swore he’d never step foot in again. Had he gotten a second chance to tell her he loved her only to lose her again? Or is this time for keeps?Sensuality Level: Sensual

For Cady Eaton, the bright lights of New York City shine far brighter than a town like Scallop Shores, where everyone knows you and nothing new ever happens. She’s finally ready to spread her wings, so when the tourists go home this Labor Day, it’s goodbye, coastal living and hello, Big Apple.Travel writer Burke Sanders is knocking around Maine for the summer on a favor to his editor, and Scallop Shores is just a blip on his map. As a reward, he can pick his next assignment, which will be somewhere far more exciting for sure.But the more time he spends with his local guide, Cady, the more he longs for the things Scallop Shores represents: family, community, and a sense of belonging. She has big dreams and the courage to go after them. Does he have a chance to convince her that everything they need is right in front of them?Sensuality Level: Sensual

Bashful town librarian Bree Adams has put her friends' and family's needs before her own for as long as she can remember, in part to hide a hurtful secret. But on New Year's Eve, she resolves to stop punishing herself for old mistakes. Everyone deserves a happy ending, and she's going to get hers. But then she comes face to face with her painful past.Ryan Pettridge left Scallop Shores a hometown hero with a full scholarship to UCLA and an NFL destiny. Then a freak accident stole his hopes and dreams and turned the all-star athlete into a desk jockey accountant. Now his father's stroke brings him home to take over the family hardware store.Fate conspired once to keep Bree and Ryan apart. Despite the years that have passed, they still can't resist each other and sparks rekindle between them. But will their difficult past be too much to overcome or can Bree prove to Ryan once and for all that he has always been a hero in her eyes?Sensuality Level: Sensual

There's nothing like small-town living, and Scallop Shores, Maine, might just be the perfect place to hang your heart. That's what four charming couples realize in this digital collection of stories centered on the idyllic coastal town filled with warm-hearted neighbors and bursting with community spirit.Five of Hearts: As lead singer for the boy band Five of Hearts, Dean learned that women only want him for his money and fame. So he has a good reason for hiding his alter ego from his neighbor, Shannon, and everyone else in Scallop Shores. But the closer he gets to Shannon and her children, the more he realizes he may have made a big mistake.Wynter's Journey: Tragedy tore Wynter and Sam apart twelve years ago, and now she's back at his doorstep, widowed, desperately broke, and very pregnant. What's a nice guy to do but offer her shelter? But living under the same roof quickly leads to old feelings resurfacing, even if Wynter is determined to leave the pain of Scallop Shores behind. Now the one person he'd wanted to forget is the one person he can't let go.Trapped in Tourist Town: Cady dreams of leaving tiny Scallop Shores for the bright lights of New York City, but she's stuck playing tour guide to travel writer Burke. When deeper feelings develop, can he convince her that everything they need is right in front of them?Always My Hero: Ryan left Scallop Shores with a full scholarship to UCLA and an NFL destiny. But a freak accident cost him both, and now he's home to take over the family hardware store--and avoid Bree Adams after fate once conspired to keep them apart. But shy librarian Bree has turned a new page, and she's determined to seize her happy ending. Will their difficult past be too much to overcome, or can she prove to Ryan once and for all that he has always been a hero in her eyes?Sensuality Level: Sensual