Falling for Franklin Series by Hailey Gardiner

I may or may not have accidentally started a war with the guy who owns the place next door…who also happens to be my boss’s recently returned golden child. Battling against Luke Ward and his arsenal of charms makes me start to fear for my lawn, my livelihood, and my heart.The annual retreat I’ve planned for the investment firm we both work for (okay, he’s technically one of the owners) is the biggest event of my career, and I vow to not let Luke and his shenanigans get in the way of its success... moreI may or may not have accidentally started a war with the guy who owns the place next door…who also happens to be my boss’s recently returned golden child. Battling against Luke Ward and his arsenal of charms makes me start to fear for my lawn, my livelihood, and my heart.The annual retreat I’ve planned for the investment firm we both work for (okay, he’s technically one of the owners) is the biggest event of my career, and I vow to not let Luke and his shenanigans get in the way of its success. But when he somehow weasels his way onto the trial run of the trip, the pranks start to feel more like plays we’re both calculating in an effort to hide our true feelings from each other.So here’s my question: how does one not fall in love with her sworn enemy? Especially if said enemy might actually have a heart of gold hidden under his designer suits and well-timed insults (gotta give credit where credit is due). Asking for a friend. less

Thou shalt not lie, steal, cheat, or…fall in love with your best friend. When my best friend, Hunter Ward, offers me the opportunity to star alongside him as the lead love interest in a music video he’s directing, I’m torn between taking the gig and risking my heart. My job? To look and act like I’m in love with Hunter…without revealing my true feelings for him.I’ve seen the man in action and watched him work the room... moreThou shalt not lie, steal, cheat, or…fall in love with your best friend. When my best friend, Hunter Ward, offers me the opportunity to star alongside him as the lead love interest in a music video he’s directing, I’m torn between taking the gig and risking my heart. My job? To look and act like I’m in love with Hunter…without revealing my true feelings for him.I’ve seen the man in action and watched him work the room. I’ve witnessed countless women fawn over him and practically swoon in his presence. And now that the full force of his charm is being worked on me, I’m supposed to drudge up the grit to resist him? Impossible, I tell you.He’s breaking down the fences of friendship we’ve kept in place for so long, both on and off camera. How am I supposed to make it out with all of the pieces of my heart still intact?A laugh-out-loud, friends to lovers, closed-door romance with heart, humor and sizzling chemistry. Books in the Falling for Franklin series are full length stand-alone novels and can be read in any order. less

Connor Cane is strictly off-limits. Which is terribly unfortunate, because I've had a crush on him for years. What’s a girl supposed to do when her brother’s best friend also happens to be an insanely handsome country music artist? When we cross paths again at a friend's wedding, I jump at the chance to write a song with him. Purely for professional reasons that have nothing to do with his good looks and charisma... moreConnor Cane is strictly off-limits. Which is terribly unfortunate, because I've had a crush on him for years. What’s a girl supposed to do when her brother’s best friend also happens to be an insanely handsome country music artist? When we cross paths again at a friend's wedding, I jump at the chance to write a song with him. Purely for professional reasons that have nothing to do with his good looks and charisma. Getting a cut on a Connor Cane album is just the leg up I’m needing in my songwriting career. As our song gains traction leading up to the release of his record, so does the undeniable chemistry between us. But there’s a dark side to fame, and I become a target by association. Flirting? Fine. Singing together? Necessary. Falling in love with Connor Cane? A very bad idea.A laugh-out-loud, brother’s best friend, sweet romance with wild chemistry and heart-stopping kisses. Books in the Falling for Franklin series are full length stand-alone novels and can be read in any order. less