Let me tell you the story of how I got stuck in a love triangle with the one man my father forbade from ever seeing me.

It all started two years ago when I was introduced to Rina Blum and Knox Rhodes. At the time, Rina and Knox were dating, but then she broke up with him to pursue her dreams.

Knox and I could’ve had something then, but fast forward to present day and I learned my father had more than a little something to do with keeping us apart. And I never would’ve been the wiser had Knox and I not run into each other at the airport as we both headed to London for fashion week.

Oh, and add in Rina, who also happened to be at London Fashion Week because things weren’t complicated enough.

Basically, it was a tangled web that I wished I wasn’t caught up in, but the longer I let things go on for, the worse it got. I didn’t think I would find myself falling for Knox, but alas I was, and I wasn’t ready to let him walk away. Again. So I, Bianca Morelli, did what any rational person in my situation would have done—defied my father and ended up in a love triangle.

I know what you’re thinking, say it isn’t so, but it is, and this is my story.

Say It Isn’t So is a forbidden romance, love triangle, secret romance, but daddy I love him, strangers to friends to lovers, slow burn, angst and banter-filled romantic comedy with no cheating, no third-act breakup, no workplace romance that makes it forbidden, and a happily ever after.

Can a soldier with no direction and a woman trying to get her life on track find their way to a second chance?

The Army comes first—period. My father, who also served, engrained that in me at a young age, hoping I was going to follow in his footsteps as his eldest son. It was a hard pill for me to swallow, though, leaving the girl I loved behind to serve in the military. But I never shirked my obligations, so I enlisted. And when I was away I lost my princess because I couldnt fight for her then. Now I was back and when shes come to see me, I take that as my second chance to fight for her. Shes got a weight on her shoulders, though, and I cant seem to break down all of her walls. Things have happened while I was away that she doesnt want to share, but this is only going to work if she opens up to me. But Im patient and know that what we have is the real deal, so Ill put everything on the line to make sure I dont lose her again.

A winter holiday, small town, grumpy x sunshine romance, from Amazon Charts bestselling author of Forever My Protector. For fans of Beauty and the Beast, this novella will have you laughing out loud while also getting you in the holiday spirit.

You'd think being the best man at your friend's wedding would be fun.

But then you're introduced to the bride's best friend and asked to help plan the whole affair. With said maid of honor who was extra cheery and loved weddings almost as much as she loved Christmas.

Did I mention it was a Christmas Eve wedding and I hated this time of year?

So now I was stuck in a small town called Silver Springs where everyone knew each other and insisted on spreading holiday joy working closely with a woman who I swore could be Mrs. Claus.

If that wasn't bad enough, I was spending so much time in this town straight out of a movie that I thought I might be confused because. . . it was sort of growing on me.

Can a man who never thought about leaving the Army and a woman scorned help each other discover what they need most?

I just came home from serving in the military and the last thing I'm looking for is to fall in love. When I learn a woman from my past needs my help, though, I step in and pose as her boyfriend. I'm not looking for forever with her and this is just me doing a good thing, at least that's what I keep telling myself. The trouble is, the more we're together, the harder it becomes for me to deny the very real feelings I have for her. Which is why it's not going to be easy to tell her this can never be anything more than a fake relationship.

Note: Every book in The Ryder Brothers series stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers!

He's a single dad and surf instructor who calls me beautiful and is way too good-looking for his own good. Did I mention he's a decade younger than me?

All my life I've done the smart thing, the mature thing. With one exception—the fling I had with Lance Easton, the handsome, charming surf instructor that made me weak in the knees.

I found the strength to waltz out his door, though, and never look back. Even when he called my name, I fought the urge to turn around and run right back into his arms.

Three years later and I'm heading back to The Emerald Seas Resort—where Lance and I met—for my sister's bachelorette party.

I'm still single, but don't get me wrong, I like being single. I'm comfortable that way. So I'm hoping against hope that I won't run into him at the resort again. Oh, did I mention, he worked there?

Naturally, he still does and, of course, I run right into him on day one. For as happy as I am with my life, though, why is it that as soon as I run into Lance again, my world turns on its axis?

I shouldn't want someone this bad. But when I'm around him, he makes me feel young and beautiful, like I'm the only girl in the world for him and he and I are made for each other.

He's a single dad and surf instructor who calls me beautiful and is way too good-looking for his own good. Did I mention he's a decade younger than me?

All my life I've done the smart thing, the mature thing. With one exception—the fling I had with Lance Easton, the handsome, charming surf instructor that made me weak in the knees.

I found the strength to waltz out his door, though, and never look back. Even when he called my name, I fought the urge to turn around and run right back into his arms.

Three years later and I'm heading back to The Emerald Seas Resort—where Lance and I met—for my sister's bachelorette party.

I'm still single, but don't get me wrong, I like being single. I'm comfortable that way. So I'm hoping against hope that I won't run into him at the resort again. Oh, did I mention, he worked there?

Naturally, he still does and, of course, I run right into him on day one. For as happy as I am with my life, though, why is it that as soon as I run into Lance again, my world turns on its axis?

I shouldn't want someone this bad. But when I'm around him, he makes me feel young and beautiful, like I'm the only girl in the world for him and he and I are made for each other.