Ellen Hartman

Actually, Samantha had little choice when her own summer plans fell through. Jason's sister needed a music teacher-cum-chaperone and Sam needed a job. But, in spite of its travel opportunities, Samantha wasn't enthusiastic about the position--it meant constant contact with the obnoxious womanizing Jason. "I like my women willing, Ms. Peabody. And there are plenty who are," he'd told her. And he certainly wasn't her type at all. So why worry? Unless perhaps he wasn't quite the shallow playboy she imagined.

Dealing with unexpected twists isn't new for Hailey Maddox. Despite everything, she's managed to create the perfect life for her daughter. Oh, except for one tiny thing. A ghost from the past in the form of JT McNulty, her first love. When he arrives to attend his mother's funeral, Hailey's not surprised--she's terrified.After fifteen years of avoiding the truth, she's got no choice but to come clean--to her daughter and to him. And Hailey still has feelings for this man who's literally too good to be true. Will JT ever forgive her for what she's done? Will she ever convince him she'd never hurt him? Well, not again, anyway.As a special bonus, this eBook-exclusive edition of The Boyfriend's Back comes with a prequel story by Ellen Hartman and a special sneak peek at her next book!

Money, women and fame aren't everything they're cracked up to be. Former rock star Mason Star should know. He had it all and lost it. Now, years later, he's about to lose even more: his son and Mulligan's, the community center he's poured his heart into.Returning to the public eye is the last thing Mason wants to do--but Anna Walsh's documentary is the only chance he has to save Mulligan's. Besides, Anna won't take no for an answer...and the beautiful, complicated woman has proved to be very persuasive. Especially on the dance floor...But what Anna wants may be more than he can give.

Grace under pressure was Sarah's hallmark. Smashing antiques in her philandering ex-husband's brokerage firm lobby? Totally out of character. She's always been the one who coped. Who pleased. So how to explain tossing the valuables? And how to explain letting Charlie McNulty ride to the rescue?Charlie hates mess—emotional mess, in particular—and this is a doozy. He can't afford to get involved—not when he's about to make partner and Sarah's ex has a vote. Maybe Charlie can do the chivalrous thing, then get away clean. Great plan...until Sarah—and her kids—work their magic on him. Now, suddenly, he doesn't want to leave.