Abbott Springs Books in Order

Abbott Springs is a small-town romance setting centered on All or Nothing, Lexi Ryan's contribution to a multi-author anthology. It is a short, self-contained story, not a long ongoing saga, but it has the same interest in friendship, vulnerability, and taking a chance on love that appears throughout Ryan's contemporary romances.

The story takes place during Abbott Springs' Winterfest, when the town's annual celebration turns cold days into crowded events, old memories, and fresh opportunities. The seasonal setting matters because it gathers people together and makes it difficult for characters to keep avoiding one another.

Bree and Kennedy are at the center of the story.

Aubree, often called Bree, is free-spirited and tired of making the wrong choices. Beneath that restless image is a wish for someone to choose her and stay. Kennedy Hale is her longtime friend and the person she wants most, but he has built his life around safety, expectations, and not risking the friendship they already have. Their attraction has been simmering for years, which makes a bold attempt to change the relationship both tempting and terrifying.

The tension comes from the difference between what they believe they deserve and what they are willing to ask for. Bree worries that pursuing Kennedy will confirm every fear she has about being left behind. Kennedy worries that acting on their feelings could ruin the one connection he trusts. Their story uses a friends-to-lovers setup, but the emotional stakes are about whether both people can stop settling for half measures.

Because All or Nothing is a novella, it moves quickly and keeps the focus tight. Readers should expect a concentrated romance rather than a large cast or a complex ongoing mystery. Winterfest provides the backdrop, while Bree and Kennedy's history supplies the real conflict.

It is an easy entry point for readers who want a shorter Lexi Ryan story with a festive small-town atmosphere. No prior reading is necessary, and there are no required sequels within this local listing.

Start and finish with All or Nothing. It is the complete Abbott Springs romance currently represented here.