Joy Avery

A pulse-raising double collection of romances from Mills andBoon

The Affairs of the Heart Collection from Mills and Boon

A devoted small-town mayor confronts an old flame over the fate of a historic inn in this delightful romance from author Joy Avery. Honeybees, history, and small-town charm are what Honey Hill, North Carolina, is all about. Its mayor, Lunden Pierce, will stop at nothing to protect the town’s historical landmarks and distinctive character. She’s Honey Hill’s greatest champion. But everything changes when Lunden’s childhood sweetheart, Quade Cannon, returns to town. Though Quade has fond memories of his summers in Honey Hill, he has no use for the historic inn he’s inherited—or the honeybees living in its yard. His plan is to sell the inn and reap the rewards. For Lunden, though, the threat to Honey Hill’s history means war. Determined to change Quade’s mind, she immerses him in the town’s charm and its honeybee culture. But while he’s falling for Honey Hill, he falls for Lunden, too—and the feeling is mutual. As their summer romance heats up, Lunden has a choice to make: the town she loves or the man who threatens to change it.

He's cautious... Trent Thatcher doesn't realize just how empty he is until he returns home to Southlake Park to participate in a bachelor auction to raise money in an effort to help revive the place he once called home. So many memories exist for him here, including the one of being crushed by the only woman he's ever loved. Three years hasn't diminished his feelings for his ex-best friend and lover, Macie Shaw. And when their paths cross, the fire that used to burn scorching hot between them reignites. His head says run, but his heart is far more courageous....but she's determined. Years ago, Macie made a horrible decision, causing her to lose the one person in her life who had always been real and true. Trent Thatcher. Now he's back, and a winning bid just might give her the chance to make things right. But can she rid Trent of three years of heartache in one week? Especially when he seems to hate her.

How does love repair a shattered heart... After her recent divorce, a new relationship is the last thing on Sadona Lassiter's mind. Who needs the complication? Unfortunately, Mount Pleasance, North Carolina's handsome veterinarian is starting to grow on her. A huge complication. She can't deny her attraction to Keith Fremont, but is she ready to risk her heart again? ...piece by delicate piece. Keith's content with his mundane life-all work and no play-until Sadona strolls into his practice with an injured dog. Captivated by the beautiful woman, he's determined to get to know her. And he does. But will he allow a devastating betrayal in his past to keep him from securing a future with the woman he loves?

Sometimes, all it takes is the right motivation... Artist Rana Lassiter has sworn off men. After being hurt, she prefers painting passionate scenes of love on her canvas instead of the real thing. But when she meets Mount Pleasance's newest arrival, sexy and suave fireman Dallas Fontaine, she envisions a different kind of stroke than the ones she performs with her brush. To say she's attracted to the debonair man is an understatement, but she refuses to fall victim to his good looks, charm or persistence. Dallas has never had a problem getting any woman he wants. And he wants Rana. In a way he's never wanted any woman before. There's just one problem...she doesn't want him. But she will. By the time he's done, she won't be able to resist his blazing kisses. But nothing is easy, especially love. When a life-altering event occurs, it will test them both. Are they strong enough to forge through the catastrophic storm, or will they allow it to destroy their chance at happily-ever-after?

Never say what love can't-or won't-do. Balloon Artist Gadiya Lassiter never imagined waking up without the love of her life, small-town fire chief Nico Dupree. Then one day, it becomes her tortured reality. Fast-forward two years...he's back and making his intentions to rekindle their flame known. But she vows to never love him again. As determined as she is to keep her heart out of his hands, love seems to have its own agenda. For Nico, returning home to Mount Pleasance, North Carolina is not without its benefits. The most valuable, Gadiya. He's determined to reclaim her heart-despite her obvious goal to hate him. But he's not giving up on her; not again. He'll just have to convince her the disdain she harbors for him is far less potent than the love he knows she still has for him. And he'll do it one scorching kiss at a time. As their attraction grows hotter and hotter, will Gadiya be able to escape the flames, or will Nico's fire consume her?

When Passion Phillips agrees to work elbow to elbow with the man who left her at the altar, flames ignite inside the Citi Caf . Flames capable of engulfing her mind and body. She's made the mistake of loving him once, but won't make the same mistake again. Burned by his betrayal, she is determined to keep him at a distance. If only her heart would listen. Dasher Howard is not the man he used to be. All he needs now is the opportunity to show Passion that he's no longer the man she once knew. With a mission to prove to her love can be better the second time around, he'll do whatever it takes to reclaim her heart. Even if it means manipulating the odds in his favor. The only thing hotter than the food inside Citi Caf is the blaze igniting between Passion and Dasher. How will Dasher prove to Passion that he is the only man for her? Especially when Passion is hell-bent on hating him.