Rye Cox

He stole my first kiss when he was ten, then my heart at fifteen. My crush was destined to lead to nowhere when our parents announced they’ve been dating and plan on marrying. Now they expect me to act like a family with the man I’ve been crushing on—my new stepbrother—and I can’t...

Our impending vows were supposed to be fake… Moving home to Kither Springs to help my sister with her baby wasn’t a hardship. I love being with my family, but a few months of sleeping on the couch really takes a toll on you. I desperately needed to move out, but while I was away, my hometown...

Eli There was a time when I thought my new stepbrother, Nathan Bailey, and I could be friends. Best friends, even. But then I walked past his room and hear his friends make fun of me. Instead of defending me, he laughs with them. And his clueless act when I give him the cold shoulder? That just...

What do you do when you can't stop thinking about your new boss? Eric couldn't ask for a better life. He has amazing friends, a great job, and the freedom to go home with whoever he wants, whenever he wants. He doesn’t ask for more, because he’s never needed more. Relationships were for...

What do you do when your past becomes your new neighbor? Noah thought he was safe with his childhood friend, and all that awaited them was a lifetime of happiness. When the unthinkable happens, he hides away to lick his wounds, but his heart remains frozen in time. Unable to move forward, Noah...

What do you do with an irresistible neighbor you didn’t account for in your life? Caleb had big dreams of opening a bakery when he was young, but they were shattered when tragedy struck, making him the man of the house. His Mom and younger brother depend on him to be strong and support them...

What do you do when you’re in love with your childhood friend? For as long as Will can remember, Jason has always been his safe space, his protector. Now as adults, he doesn’t know how much longer he can hide the desire he holds for his best friend. A desire he’s too afraid to convey and...

What do you do with a connection you can’t explain? Ian had been burned more than once by his past relationships. After being seen as an extension of his family and not for himself, he swears off serious and dons his flirty shield to protect his heart. But as he develops a friendship with...

Our summers were everlasting… until he broke his promise. Many seasons have passed since I last saw Ryan. He used to visit Kither Springs in the summer, and though we only had those couple months together every year, he was my best friend… until the day we shared the most earth-shattering...