Title: Out of the Ashes Volume 1

Genre: New Adult, Small Town
Release Date: June 13, 2024

Welcome to Out of the Ashes. The bar where everyone seems to find love.

Cocktails & Crushes

Out of the Ashes will be the best bar in the county. At least that’s what I promised my uncle before he passed away.

With all the changes we’re making, more challenges arise. The crowd seems to get rowdier with every day that passes, and it’s getting harder to keep my head above water.

That is until Dylan, the boy I used to know, walks in. He’s definitely not a kid anymore. But he might just be what I need to keep the bar running smoothly.

Too bad he isn’t staying in town and can only help for a few months. Then again, maybe it’s for the best.

I’m not sure how long I can fight my attraction, and guarding my heart is the least of my problems.

Because falling for Dylan? It isn’t an option. Ever.

Brews & Bartenders

The bartender is cute, and I may have a crush on him.

But it’s not like I’m going to do anything because I have David, my son, to worry about.

Which is fine until my ex-husband walks in with a younger and thinner girl on his arm. Then I grab on to the bartender with both hands and introduce him as my boyfriend.

This is a small town and word spreads. What was supposed to be one night becomes a fake relationship to keep up the ruse.

Catching feelings, though? That can’t happen.

Mai Tais & Mistletoe

The former star quarterback is home, and I’ve caught his eye.

You’d think I would be happy. Most girls would. But he didn’t even know I existed back then, and I don’t see why I should give him the time of day now.

I’ve gone out of my way to avoid him when he comes into the bar. That worked until he applied for a job.

Now, I’m stuck with him. Not only because we work together, but he’s also my ride to work after I fell off a ladder and he offers to help.

He seems like he’s changed, except he doesn’t know what his next step is. Who knows if he’s going to stay for good.

The only problem…the more time we spend together, the harder it is to keep my attraction to him at bay.