Bittersweets Books in Order

Philadelphia law student Brenda meets ER doctor Larry during a hospital visit, and their attraction develops quickly. As their romance deepens, a dark secret from Brenda's past tests the strength of Larry's commitment to her.

Philadelphia lawyer Terry is tired of repeating the same mistakes in love. A passionate encounter with Alex opens a new possibility, but navigating romance and heartache means listening to advice from her aging father.

ICU nurse Lisa Penn feels drawn to motorcycle crash survivor Oscar Butler. A later meeting renews their connection, but his determination to take romance slowly leaves her wondering whether their relationship will ever move forward.

Philadelphia surgeon Kendall Williams has accepted being single despite anesthesiologist Roy Cramer's persistent interest. An early snowfall introduces college student Mark Strong as a helpful neighbor with a longstanding crush, leaving Kendall to weigh two very different romantic prospects.

Lisa and Oscar reconnect with the attraction they once shared, hoping for a second chance at their relationship. His earlier fear of intimacy has changed, but the pair still must explore the physical closeness they never experienced together before.

Jewish neurologist Tina Halevy struggles with loneliness after moving to Philadelphia, then finds romance with Muslim emergency physician Arvin Amir. Their relationship attracts admiration at the hospital, but opposition from Tina's parents complicates their future together and their Christmas celebrations.

A snowstorm brings medical student Jason and law student Lily together after years attending the same schools without connecting. Their romance faces Lily's shyness, doubts about her worth, and the influence of a father who has undermined her confidence.

April Beaulieu hopes to finish college and enter law school, but her brother's departure leaves her supporting a disabled mother and teenage siblings. Finding work brings a handsome employer's tempting offer, raising questions about his interest and her already complicated responsibilities.