By The Bay Books in Order

Trent promises his deployed best friend that he will watch over Kelsey, the man's younger sister. Their growing attraction complicates that duty, especially since Kelsey's broken engagement has left her determined to avoid another workaholic.

A night together after Holly's grandmother dies leaves career-focused Holly and hockey player Josh facing an unexpected pregnancy. Neither planned on parenthood, and their friendship must accommodate a baby, unfamiliar responsibilities and feelings they hadn't anticipated.

Emma agrees to pose as hockey player Travis's girlfriend in exchange for help saving her boutique. The arrangement should deter his grandmother's matchmaking, but their shared history and growing attraction complicate a supposedly practical bargain.

A flat tire and blizzard strand Ava on her Christmas trip, leaving her dependent on ex-fiancé Liam for rescue. Waiting together at an inn brings back attraction and unanswered questions about why he left ten years earlier.

Pregnant nurse Hannah needs somewhere to stay, and software entrepreneur Wes has unexpectedly become guardian to his young niece. Living together seems practical, but emerging feelings challenge Hannah's distrust of love and Wes's devotion to work.

Widowed Kiera becomes pregnant after a masked encounter at a charity ball. Hockey player Logan reconnects with her after moving closer to his daughter, but concealing his role that night puts their friendship and emerging feelings at risk.

Nala must complete her old bucket list before her grandmother will support her clothing designs. Hockey player Elias needs a pretend girlfriend for a family wedding, offering a bargain that entangles their ambitions with unexpected feelings.