Nickel Bay Brothers Books in Order
Part ofMarika Ray Books in OrderDiscover the Nickel Bay Brothers books by Marika Ray in order, with summaries, series background, and where to start these small-town romances.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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Nickel Bay Brothers books in publication order
2 books
Lines We Cross
by Marika Ray
2020
Physical therapist Skylar Rae is stunned when baseball star Max returns to Nickel Bay needing her help with his knee. He is also her brother's best friend and the boy who broke her heart years ago.
Perfectly Imperfect Us
by Marika Ray
2020
Beauty creator Ava tries to hide the secret behind her online confidence until model Ryder moves in next door. His attention feels dangerous, especially when a public mistake exposes what she fears most.
Nickel Bay Brothers books in chronological order
Series background & context
Nickel Bay Brothers is a small-town romance series about going home, dealing with old feelings, and discovering that the person who knew you years ago may still understand you best. The setting is Nickel Bay, a place where family, friendship, and local history are never far from the present.
The series begins with Lines We Cross. Skylar Rae has made a life for herself in town when Max returns as a successful baseball player who needs help rehabbing his injured knee. He is also her brother's best friend, the boy who once broke her heart, and someone she has every reason not to trust again.
The book uses the second-chance setup to introduce the larger group. Max and his friends have history in Nickel Bay, and their return gives the series its sense of reunion. The past is not treated as a simple excuse for nostalgia. It is where the characters' unfinished conversations begin.
Perfectly Imperfect Us follows Ryder, an international male model, and Ava, his neighbor with a growing beauty channel and a private struggle she works hard to conceal. Their romance shifts the focus from old heartbreak to self-image, public attention, and the difference between appearing perfect and feeling secure.
Both books are contemporary and intimate. The heroes may have high-profile careers, but Nickel Bay keeps them grounded. There are friends who remember their awkward younger years, family members with opinions, and a small-town community that makes disappearing impossible.
The series is short, so it works well for readers who want connected standalones without a long commitment. Each couple has a complete central romance, while the shared town gives the books a familiar, relaxed rhythm.
Start with Lines We Cross. It introduces Nickel Bay, the returning friends, and the mix of sports, second chances, humor, and heartfelt conversations that defines the series.
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