Later In Life Love Story Books in Order

Divorced mother Terri agrees to pose as businessman Lucas Hogan's fiancée to comfort his dying mother. Their appearances at Ramsey's Harvest Festival begin to feel less like acting, leaving Terri worried about the feelings their arrangement is creating.

Widowed Jana takes a part-time job at a martial arts school to keep her son's lessons affordable. The arrangement requires her to train too, bringing new physical challenges and an unexpected attraction to younger instructor Andrew Caldwell.

College professor Penny plans to marry her friend Kevin so neither must grow old alone. Hiring Douglas Holloway to help organize her dream wedding complicates that sensible arrangement when preparations leave her increasingly attracted to the wrong man.

Newly unemployed Leanne leaves Chicago and visits college friends in Ramsey, where she rescues an abandoned puppy. Her attachment to the dog brings her closer to veterinarian Sam Snyder, despite her reluctance to become involved with a work-focused man.

Newcomer Jennifer joins Ramsey's speed-dating event and feels immediate chemistry with businessman Brian. His frequent absences leave her spending time with reliable Seth, complicating her choice when she needs a companion for her former husband's wedding.