When a business arrangement takes a personal turn ... Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. This is Mason's story ... Single Dad of Seattle Mason Whitfield made some big changes in his life five years ago, starting with quitting his Fortune 500 job and moving away. Now he's back in Seattle, he bought a bar and is finally a father--life is good. But when a beautiful mystery woman keeps coming to his bar interviewing men night after night, Mason's curiosity is piqued and he just has to know more. Five years ago, cancer nearly killed Lowenna Chambers. Then her husband left her--for her sister. Now in remission, she just opened up her own chocolate shop and is determined to live the best life possible. Until she's asked to do the impossible: design an enormous chocolate centerpiece and give a speech for her sister and ex-husband's wedding, on Valentine's day of all days. A perfect opportunity to show them she's moved on. But first, she needs a date. A drool-worthy hunk who will steal the show. Cue, Mason who is tall, dark, dangerous, and with two sleeves of tattoos to boot. But as the wedding approaches it's no longer a simple business arrangement between Mason and Lowenna. She likes him and he wants her, but love is never that simple and a future together begins to look unattainable. Can Lowenna get over her pain and heartache and spend Valentine's with the single dad, or will she let yesterday haunt her today, ruining any chance of a beautiful tomorrow?

When a business arrangement takes a personal turn ... Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. This is Mason's story ... Single Dad of Seattle Mason Whitfield made some big changes in his life five years ago, starting with quitting his Fortune 500 job and moving away. Now he's back in Seattle, he bought a bar and is finally a father--life is good. But when a beautiful mystery woman keeps coming to his bar interviewing men night after night, Mason's curiosity is piqued and he just has to know more. Five years ago, cancer nearly killed Lowenna Chambers. Then her husband left her--for her sister. Now in remission, she just opened up her own chocolate shop and is determined to live the best life possible. Until she's asked to do the impossible: design an enormous chocolate centerpiece and give a speech for her sister and ex-husband's wedding, on Valentine's day of all days. A perfect opportunity to show them she's moved on. But first, she needs a date. A drool-worthy hunk who will steal the show. Cue, Mason who is tall, dark, dangerous, and with two sleeves of tattoos to boot. But as the wedding approaches it's no longer a simple business arrangement between Mason and Lowenna. She likes him and he wants her, but love is never that simple and a future together begins to look unattainable. Can Lowenna get over her pain and heartache and spend Valentine's with the single dad, or will she let yesterday haunt her today, ruining any chance of a beautiful tomorrow? keywords: Valentine's Romance, Single Dad, Single Dad by choice, single dad gets a surrogate, cancer survivor heroine, chocolatier heroine, CEO turned bartender hero, tattooed hero, single dad with a baby daughter, single dad with a daughter, fake date, fake boyfriend, wedding date, Valentine's date, Valentine's wedding, single dad club, single parent, single father, heroine out for revenge against her sister, revenge date

From NYT and USA Today bestselling author Michelle A. Valentine comes a single-dad, single-mom, second chance stand-alone romance about a renegade rescue swimmer and the woman he let slip through his fingers nine years ago... When I married my husband, we promised till death do us part. Too bad only one of us meant it. Licking my wounds, I'm forced to take my son and move back home to start over. Also not in my plans is Kane Decker, my high school crush, still living next door to my parents. Yet there he is, in all his mouth-watering glory, determined to help me find the carefree girl he once knew. Kane makes me want things. And I'm not sure I'm ready to open my heart up again no matter how amazing his kiss is or how much I crave his skin against mine. He's trying to change my mind, doing his best to convince me to let him in because this time he's the right one. *Book One in The Decker Cove Series. Stand-alone. Full length novel.* Warning: This book contains dubious situations and triggers that some readers may find offensive. Please check interior of the book for the disclaimer if you have specific triggers.

The V-Day event brought me more than just roses and chocolates. I went to an Anti-Valentine's party, And came back with a baby! Another secret? The father of my child seems to be happily married, Has a cute little daughter. And yet, steals the breath out of me! Everything in my mind screams 'no.' But my body says 'yes, ' 'yes, ' 'yes, ' and 'more.' Well, it was just supposed to be a one night stand. Until, the morning sickness kicks in, And I realize I am pregnant with a stranger's baby. I can't tell him about this. I just can't. I'll have to do this on my own. Until... He shows up at my office. But can I trust him after that one night stand? Jesus, he was married, and yet, comfortable picking up a girl at the bar! Now he says he won't let me go. He says he's been looking for me. And that he wants us to be a family. (Damn, he already has a family). No...I can't let my body take over my mind again! Or can I?

A lot can happen in twenty-four hours ...Single dad of Seattle, Dr. Emmett Strong doesn't believe in soulmates. Not since his ex-wife blindsided him with divorce papers, breaking not just his heart, but his daughter's, as well. Eighteen months later, it's just the two of them and he intends to keep it that way. He won't hurt Josie again by bringing another woman into her life. However, fate has other plans and on New Year's Eve, sparks instantly fly when he bumps into the intriguing and beautiful Zara.Single mom and flower shop owner, Zara Olsen, has no time-or patience-for wishy-washy men who can't commit., so she's definitely not going to fall for the unavailable doctor. But when Emmett keeps getting thrown into her path, and the two wind up at the same New Year's Eve party, she wonders if fate is trying to tell her he's not so unavailable after all. He's funny and kind, the chemistry between them is sizzling and it's almost midnight. It must be time for a kiss. But when she finally gives into their attraction, she begins to regret it when Emmett starts acting strange.Can Emmett set aside the past and reach for the bright future he could have with Zara, or will this New Year's with the Single Dad end up being one Zara will remember, but would rather forget?

When six-year-old Vicki Hathaway emails a request for a new mommy to the entire PTA mailing list, there's no end of trouble for interim principal Shay Morgan. Then bigger trouble walks into her office in the form of Mark Hathaway. Instant attraction. Mark hasn't been called to the principal's office since he was a kid. And he's never seen a principal who looked like Shay! For Shay, mixing business and pleasure is a big no-no while she's being evaluated for a permanent position. And it's quite possible Mark will relocate to Colorado for his job in a few months. It wouldn't be fair for Mark to introduce a temporary mommy figure into Vicki's life. But how can Mark and Shay deny the feelings growing between them? Could it be a little girl is about to get her valentine wish after all?

A pain so powerful can only be eased by a love even stronger. Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again.This is Aaron's story ...Single Dad of Seattle, Aaron Steele isn't a single dad at all. He's a retired Navy SEAL whose sister just died, leaving him to raise her newborn daughter all by himself. Only he has no clue how to be a dad-let alone a single dad. He's lost in a sea of diapers and bottles, late nights and exhausting mornings, all the while dealing with a failure from his last mission he just can't shake. He needs help. He needs a nanny.Professional nanny Isobel Jones has a heart of gold. She's always willing to help out, no matter the cause. She spends her days with children making memories and her nights on the laptop making magic as a graphic designer. After hearing Aaron's heartbreaking story, she jumps at the chance to help. But she never expected her new boss to be a blue-eyed Adonis with dog tags, who quickly begins to fuel her fantasies.While the beautiful nanny is off limits, she's also a welcomed distraction. Aaron's grief is still raw and he just knows he's going to mess up this whole dad thing. Isobel's never shied away from a challenge, and that's exactly what Aaron is-a big challenge. He's angry and stubborn, moody and confusing, and yet she knows deep down he's capable of so much love.Will Isobel living with the single dad help pull him out of his misery, or will Aaron let the turmoil inside him chase away perhaps the only person that could help him finally find happiness?