LuAnn McLane Books in Order

Jamie Lee Carter enjoys her uncomplicated life in Hootertown until a Hollywood producer arrives to scout film locations. Attraction draws them together, but his glamorous world and her Southern hometown offer very different expectations for romance.

Waitress Abilene Harper enters a televised dance competition despite her lack of coordination. As she learns ballroom routines and wins over viewers, her relationship with the instructor helping her prepare starts to become more than professional.

Hairdresser Macy doubts that football coach Luke Carter could want her until a country singer's styling emergency opens doors in Nashville. Growing confidence brings new possibilities, including another chance to act on her feelings for Luke.

Alexia Spencer lost Jayden Michaels after asking him to quit motocross following a serious accident. Ten years later, his return revives their attraction, forcing them to confront the fear and hurt that ended their youthful relationship.

Candie Montgomery becomes the subject of gossip after her twin sister's engagement ends. She recruits Tommy Tucker as a pretend boyfriend to quiet the rumors, but their temporary arrangement begins to feel like something worth keeping.

Former teen pop star Dakota Dunn retreats to her parents' Tennessee lakeside property to reinvent herself as a country singer. Its gruff caretaker, injured bull rider Trace Coleman, resents her arrival even as attraction unsettles them both.

When developer Cody Dean buys her family's farm, Jolie Russell and her father enter an unfamiliar world of country clubs and wealth. Jolie falls for Cody while struggling to fit in without surrendering the identity she values.

Former pitcher and television actor Noah Falcon returns to Cricket Creek to star opposite Olivia Lawson in a community play. Helping his financially troubled hometown gives him an opportunity to convince Olivia that his romantic intentions are serious.

Chef Jessica Robinson returns to Cricket Creek to transform her aunt's diner. Baseball manager Ty McKenna hopes to win her heart, but Jessica remembers his reputation from Chicago and needs convincing that he is ready for commitment.

Determined to live independently, wealthy Mia Monroe ends up stranded in Cricket Creek with little money. Baseball player Cameron Patrick hopes to rebuild his career without distractions, but meeting Mia challenges his plans to stay out of trouble.

Stranded in a Colorado winter storm after missing her train, Claire Collins accepts shelter from the sculptor whose work delayed her. Warmth, conversation, and unexpected attraction turn her uncertain Christmas plans into something neither stranger had anticipated.

After two public broken engagements, Addison Monroe opens a bridal boutique in Cricket Creek. Investment adviser Reid Greenfield hopes she will oppose his sister's proposed wedding venue, but Addison embraces the project and complicates his carefully calculated plans.

Savannah Perry treasures the residents of the retirement community where she works. When Tristan McMillan buys the struggling property to impress his estranged grandfather and make money, their growing connection challenges his understanding of success and belonging.

Country singer Cat Carson signs with a Cricket Creek label and agrees to record with local musician Jeff Greenfield. Their duet could advance his career, but attraction complicates his determination to remain grounded in his hometown roots.

Florist Gabby Goodwin still sees her high school crush Reese Marino as the troublemaker he once was. Now a college graduate and pizza business owner, Reese hopes to overcome her guarded heart and prove how much he has changed.

Prince Nicholas Worthington escapes a corrupt monarchy by posing as a historic preservation inspector in Alabama. Helping Anna Lee restore her home leads to romance, but his concealed identity and political troubles could place her in danger.

Mattie Mayfield asks musician Garret Ruleman for a makeover to attract her longtime crush. Garret wants lessons in fitting into Southern life, but their exchange begins to reveal that the person each needs may already be nearby.

Cosmetics entrepreneur Grace Gordon invests in Mason Mayfield's struggling Cricket Creek brewery. Her ambitious marketing ideas clash with his local approach, while their attraction raises another question: whether a woman accustomed to moving on can choose to stay.

Anna Lee Brody hopes the man she loved will return after his sudden disappearance. Prince Nicholas Worthington needs her secluded Alabama home as a refuge, but rebuilding her trust requires facing his deception and the threats surrounding him.

Gift shop owner Susan Quincy still believes Danny Mayfield took her to prom out of pity. Commissioning his handmade rocking chairs brings them together again, giving Danny a chance to challenge the misunderstanding that has kept them apart.

Handyman Avery Dean recruits visiting stylist Sophia Gordon as a pretend girlfriend to avoid a reunion with his ex at a family wedding. Their staged romance becomes real enough to make Sophia reconsider leaving Cricket Creek.

Grady Heart reunites his former boy band for a comeback concert, only to find his brothers have hired his ex as choreographer. Working with Arabella York revives their attraction and the unresolved mistrust that once separated them.

Seeking publicity for a solo career, Oliver Heart agrees to stage a relationship with fading pop star Belinda Beal. Both understand the demands of celebrity, but managing appearances becomes harder when their pretend affection starts feeling real.

Jesse Heart volunteers to partner tango instructor Ava Mayor in a fundraising dance competition. His playful approach clashes with her technical discipline, yet rehearsing together reveals unexpected similarities and an attraction neither planned to pursue.

Quiet songwriter Jimmy Heart finds his concentration disrupted by author Maggie Murphy and her dog next door. Their arguments mask a growing attraction, and learning about Maggie's difficult adolescence deepens his desire to build a relationship with her.

Ben McCabe's father demands that his sons work harder and marry if they want to keep the family ranch. Ben hires marketer Haley Hogan, then proposes a fake engagement that becomes complicated by feelings neither expected.