Sharon M. Peterson Books in Order

Humiliated by a breakup broadcast on the radio, a woman makes resolutions to reclaim her life. To discourage her meddling mother, she invents a boyfriend, then accidentally names her attractive neighbor, who knows nothing about their supposed relationship.

A small-town librarian finds her workplace becoming a refuge for an irritatingly cheerful NFL star. Agreeing to a fake engagement offers advantages for them both, until growing affection makes their supposedly businesslike arrangement difficult to maintain.

Ali must share a six-day road trip to her brother's wedding with Theo, the friend who once rejected her teenage confession. Car trouble and renewed closeness revive feelings she thought she had safely put away.

Single mother Ellie inherits half a house and café, with the other half going to a reluctant grandson. Forced to live on the property together for six months, they clash over its future while discovering unexpected reasons to stay.

Still attached to her ex, Iris needs a convincing date for his wedding. Single father Abe offers to accompany her in exchange for summer childcare, but their practical arrangement begins suggesting a shared future neither had planned.