Jillian Liota

Busy Mitchell is moving home to give her daughter a better life. That means accepting help, and she's never been good at leaning on anyone. Especially not her handsome neighbor. He was her childhood crush...one smile from him and all those pre-teen feelings come rushing back. Reid Cohen prefers a quiet life of working in his shop and hiking with his dog. He tries not to get too attached to anyone, and definitely doesn't have space in his life to fall in love again. But when he begins spending time with the beautiful woman next door, his heart says otherwise. Instead of acting on their mutual attraction, Reid and Busy settle into a friendship they didn't know they needed. Casual dinners at home, short hikes into the mountains, swimming in the lake...every day is wonderful when you're spending time with someone you care about. But true love is once in a lifetime, and despite their best efforts, the two fall hard and fast. When Busy finds out that Reid is harboring a painful secret, she'll need to prove her love can weather any storm, and that the depth of what they share will last forever. ___________________________________________ The Downside to Forever is book five in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Busy Mitchell is moving home to give her daughter a better life. That means accepting help, and she's never been good at leaning on anyone. Especially not her handsome neighbor, who she had a crush on as a kid. One smile from him and all those pre-teen feelings come rushing back. Reid Cohen prefers a quiet life of working in his shop and hiking with his dog. He tries not to get too attached to anyone, and definitely doesn't have space in his life to fall in love again. But when he begins spending time with the beautiful woman next door, his heart says otherwise. Instead of acting on their mutual attraction, Reid and Busy settle into a friendship they didn't know they needed. Casual dinners at home, short hikes into the mountains, swimming in the lake...every day is wonderful when you're spending time with someone you care about. But true love is once in a lifetime, and despite their best efforts, the two fall hard and fast. When Busy finds out that Reid is harboring a painful secret, she'll need to prove her love can weather any storm, and that the depth of what they share will last forever. ___________________________________________ The Downside to Forever is book five in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Bellamy Mitchell is a meticulous planner. When her old flame returns to Cedar Point engaged, blowing apart her vision for the future, she claims to have a serious boyfriend. The problem? The first single guy she can think of is her brother's much older, closed-off best friend. Rusty Fuller likes to keep people at a distance. He's been through enough to know that letting anyone too close is a mistake, unless it's only for a little fun. What he definitely doesn't need is his best friend's little sister turning him into anyone's boyfriend, especially her own. For some reason, helping Bellamy is a challenge Rusty can't refuse, and he develops a reluctant soft spot for the woman beloved by everyone in town. She's too young, too innocent, but also too hard to resist. So he promises himself this fake dating gig is just that: fake. When Rusty and Bellamy find more in each other than either of them expected, they're faced with a difficult question. Is what they share too flawed to be real? Or did they stumble upon their own kind of perfect? ___________________________________________ The Problem with Perfect is book three in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Ruby Roberts is heading to Cedar Point to connect with the father who left her behind. A handsome stranger on her cross-country flight isn't what she's expecting, but their relaxed smiles and easy conversation leaves free-spirited Ruby wanting something... more. Boyd Mitchell is flying home for some end-of-summer relaxation and time with his favorite people - his family. A talkative seat-mate that pulls him out of his carefully crafted shell is the last thing he wants, but he can't seem to resist her charm. When Boyd and Ruby end up in the same lakeside town, their banter and flirtation quickly become a steamy fling that leaves them both breathless. Neither of them are expecting to find a romance that has them both reconsidering everything they believe about love. As their time in Cedar Point comes to an end, the two will have to decide whether they want their connection to turn into a real-world relationship, or whether wanting more is nothing but trouble. ___________________________________________ The Trouble with Wanting is book one in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Abby Fuller wants to have a little fun. Sure, she wants a relationship... someday. But for now, a little heat is exactly what the cold weather calls for. Breaking her own rules, she tumbles into bed with a handsome tourist passing through town...only to find him standing in her living room the following day. Jackson Page is only in town for business. He isn't expecting a sexy little something with the woman who hits on him at the bar, and he definitely isn't expecting her to be the younger sister of the friend he's visiting. Clearly, nothing more can happen between them...no matter how good they are together. But stolen moments and the magic of the holidays make it seemingly impossible for Abby and Jackson to ignore one very real truth: maybe their one night together could be the start of something more. A steamy holiday novella set in the Cedar Point series. ___________________________________________ The Start of Someday is a holiday novella in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Bishop Mitchell is destined for baseball greatness - until an injury brings him home before he ever truly gets his shot. Now, he's biding time back in Cedar Point. Helping coach his high school team, hanging with friends...and, apparently, falling for his high school girlfriend all over again. Gabriela Ventura enjoys her small town life: a few close relationships, a thriving pottery business, and teaching ceramics is more than enough. So when the boy who broke her heart returns to town, the last thing she's interested in is rekindling a friendship. Or anything else. When Bishop and Gabi get partnered together at work, they cautiously take a trip down memory lane. The laughter, the banter, the chemistry...it's all just as good as they remember, and slipping back into their routine proves easier than either could have imagined. But what isn't easy is healing old wounds. With Bishop's days in Cedar Point counting down and their future uncertain once again, the two must decide: is what they share worth letting go of their regrets from the past? ___________________________________________ The Echo of Regret is book four in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Briar Mitchell is home in Cedar Point - single, broke and unemployed. Back in the town she tried so hard not to get stuck in. A job at the local grocery will have to do until she figures out what's next, even if it means working for her teenage crush. Not that he noticed her back then. Andy Marshall has always loved the small town life. Things might be rough at the moment - the family business is struggling and his dad's health has taken a turn - but he's trudging forward. What he doesn't see coming is the attraction he feels towards his newest employee. Choosing to explore their instant chemistry, Briar and Andy embark on a no-strings ride they hope will provide a few things they each desperately need. Sweet friendship, sexy fun, and a chance to escape from a life that isn't going according to plan. But in the face of a town disaster, they start to realize that maybe there's something more between them. Something with a depth they weren't expecting. Something that feels a lot like falling in love. ___________________________________________ The Opposite of Falling is book two in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Bishop Mitchell is destined for baseball greatness - until an injury brings him home before he ever truly gets his shot. Now, he's biding time back in Cedar Point. Helping coach his high school team, hanging with friends...and, apparently, falling for his high school girlfriend all over again. Gabriela Ventura enjoys her small town life: a few close relationships, a thriving pottery business, and teaching ceramics is more than enough. So when the boy who broke her heart returns to town, the last thing she's interested in is rekindling a friendship. Or anything else. When Bishop and Gabi get partnered together at work, they cautiously take a trip down memory lane. The laughter, the banter, the chemistry...it's all just as good as they remember, and slipping back into their routine proves easier than either could have imagined. But what isn't easy is healing old wounds. With Bishop's days in Cedar Point counting down and their future uncertain once again, the two must decide: is what they share worth letting go of their regrets from the past? ___________________________________________ The Echo of Regret is book four in the Cedar Point series, a series of interconnected standalone romance novels following five siblings as they find their happily-ever-afters in a lakeside small town in the mountains. While the books can be read in any order, readers will receive tidbits throughout the series about other couples. For the best, spoiler-free experience, it's encouraged to read the series in order.

Bellamy Mitchell is a meticulous planner. When her old flame returns to Cedar Point engaged, blowing apart her vision for the future, she claims to have a serious boyfriend. The problem? The first single guy she can think of is her brother's much older, closed-off best friend. Rusty Fuller likes to keep people at a distance. He's been through enough to know that letting anyone too close is a mistake, unless it's only for a little fun. What he definitely doesn't need is his best friend's little sister turning him into anyone's boyfriend, especially her own. For some reason, helping Bellamy is a challenge Rusty can't refuse, and he develops a reluctant soft spot for the woman beloved by everyone in town. She's too young, too innocent, but also too hard to resist. So he promises himself this fake dating gig is just that: fake. When Rusty and Bellamy find more in each other than either of them expected, they're faced with a difficult question. Is what they share too flawed to be real? Or did they stumble upon their own kind of perfect?

"It's like magic. Beautiful, wonderful, holiday magic." A delightfully steamy Christmas novella complete with bright holiday lights, a sweet elderly neighbor, and a reminder of what truly matters during the holiday season. LindseyWhen my neighbor falls off his ladder putting up holiday lights and ends up in the hospital, I meet the grandson he's been trying to set me up with for what feels like forever. We might not get off on the right foot, but it doesn't take long for me to see past his initially grumpy demeanor. Underneath is a kindhearted man... and a rock hard body. Could our chance meeting turn into more than a holiday fling? CooperMy grandfather is all I have left, so it's no wonder I'm terse with the woman claiming to be his family at the hospital. But it only takes moments for me to find myself drawn to her. She's not just a knockout... she also has a kind heart and a sassy spirit. I can't help the way she pulls me in and makes me want something more. Something that just might be holiday magic. ***A Gift Like You is a holiday novella in the Like You series.

There is a lot to reflect upon after a decade of marriage. From the ups and downs of dating, to the unsteadiness of a new life together, through moves across the globe, and learning to love not only your partner, but yourself. In her debut book of poetry, This Vulnerable Heart, Jillian Liota touches on the very moments that can make or break relationships. Fighting. Communication. Support in the wake of loss. And through it all, she presents a picture of marriage as a beautiful place to grow up and grow old. Together. it did not take longto know without fearthere would be nowheresafer in this worldfor this vulnerable heartthan in your loving hands A book of poetry about love in all its magnificent forms.

Abby Fuller wants to have a little fun. Sure, she wants a relationship... someday. But for now, a little heat is exactly what the cold weather calls for. Breaking her own rules, she tumbles into bed with a handsome tourist passing through town...only to find him standing in her living room the following day. Jackson Page is only in town for business. He isn't expecting a sexy little something with the woman who hits on him at the bar, and he definitely isn't expecting her to be the younger sister of the friend he's visiting. Clearly, nothing more can happen between them...no matter how good they are together. But stolen moments and the magic of the holidays make it seemingly impossible for Abby and Jackson to ignore one very real truth: maybe their one night together could be the start of something more. A steamy holiday novella set in the Cedar Point series.

Ruby Roberts is heading to Cedar Point to connect with the father who left her behind. A handsome stranger on her cross-country flight isn't what she's expecting, but their relaxed smiles and easy conversation leaves free-spirited Ruby wanting something... more. Boyd Mitchell is flying home for some end-of-summer relaxation and time with his favorite people - his family. A talkative seat-mate that pulls him out of his carefully crafted shell is the last thing he wants, but he can't seem to resist her charm. When Boyd and Ruby end up in the same lakeside town, their banter and flirtation quickly become a steamy fling that leaves them both breathless. Neither of them are expecting to find a romance that has them both reconsidering everything they believe about love. As their time in Cedar Point comes to an end, the two will have to decide whether they want their connection to turn into a real-world relationship, or whether wanting more is nothing but trouble.

Charlie Davenport has never gotten over her freshman year fling with her best friend's older brother. Now, five years later, he's suddenly back in her life, much to Charlie's displeasure. But Jeremy Jameson is one mistake she can't make again. Her heart wouldn't survive. Jeremy's made some poor decisions in the past, but the one thing he regrets the most is what happened between him and his sister's best friend. Charlie is the only woman who ever made him believe in love, and like an absolute fool, he let her slip through his fingers. When another bad choice finds Jeremy completing community service, he enlists Charlie's help. Along the way he hopes he can convince her to give him the one thing he knows he doesn't deserve. A second chance. Keep Away is a sports romance novella that will break your heart and then put it back together again