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Shannon Stacey

New York Times–Bestselling Author: He came to her rescue in the wilds of Maine—and now he’s just plain driving her wild . . . 
 
 Hailey Genest has seen most of her friends marry and have babies, and she’s happy for them, but it was a lot easier before she hit forty. She’s spent her entire life in Whitford, Maine, and if she hasn’t found her Prince Charming by now, she has to accept she’s probably not going to. When a new friend suggests they go on an adventure and embrace being single, Hailey agrees.
 
 Surviving in the woods is game warden Matt Barnett’s idea of a relaxing vacation. But when he meets two women in need of help, he leads them back to safety—a task that proves more fun than expected, thanks to a certain hot blonde. He can’t resist pushing her buttons, even though she’s made it clear that the rugged, outdoorsy type just isn’t for her.
 
 Hailey is glad to see the back of her tempting-tour-guide-slash-pain-in-the-ass. When he shows up in her life again, she’s determined to avoid him, no matter how good he looks in his uniform. But that’s easier said than done in Whitford, especially when he’s renting the house right next door. . . . 
 
Praise for the Kowalskis series
 
 “I love Shannon Stacey's voice!” —Nalini Singh, New York Times–bestselling author of the Guild Hunter novels
 
 “The perfect contemporary romance.” —RT Book Reviews

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The Kowalskis

Taken with You

New York Times–Bestselling Author: She has a whole summer in Maine to kick off her new single life—and the last thing she wants is a husband . . . 

Laney Caswell is looking for a change. A decade’s worth of less-than-happy matrimony behind her, she wants peace—movies, books, and, best of all, a new job at the Northern Star Lodge in Whitford, Maine. Spending the summer living in a camper is her chance to rediscover what makes her happy, and a perfect transition to her new life. 

Being a paramedic in Whitford is nothing like Ben Rivers’s city life, but when Josh Kowalski offers him the job, the lure of his hometown is too much to resist. Also too much to resist: Laney Caswell. Ben always thought he’d have a wife and kids, a happy family like the Kowalskis have all built, but he never made time in his life. Now he’s found a woman who draws him like no other and helps him dream again—and the last thing she wants is a husband. 

When the annual Kowalski family camping trip is moved to the Northern Star, both Ben and Laney are surrounded by the kind of happiness they’ve always wanted but never had. It just might be theirs—if they can put aside the past and reach for it together. 

“One of those stories that you don’t want to put down.” —Night Owl Reviews

“I’m madly in love with the Kowalskis!” —New York Times–bestselling author Nalini Singh

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What It Takes

New York Times–Bestselling Author: She’s determined to transform him into prize husband material—but is her plan working too well?
 
 Max Crawford has reached the point in life where he’s starting to think about settling down. Unfortunately, he’s always been a little awkward when it comes to social interactions, and working from home doesn’t help. He spends so much time alone, painting beautiful, historically accurate model trains that half of Whitford has begun to joke that he may be a serial killer. Not exactly prime husband material.
 
 Tori Burns has found happiness in Maine, thanks in large part to her shifts at the Trailside Diner. She likes the work, and she loves the local gossip. When shy, geeky Max Crawford becomes a regular, she’s intrigued. When she finds out he’s in the market for a wife, she’s fascinated . . . and determined to help.
 
 Molding Max into every woman’s dream turns out to be much easier than expected. But has Tori’s plan worked a little too well? As she turns his comfortable life all sorts of upside down, she’ll have to find a way to show just how she’s fallen for him . . . the real him.
 
Praise for the Kowalskis series
 
 “Sexy, sassy and immensely satisfying.” —Fresh Fiction
 
 “One of those stories that you don’t want to put down.” —Night Owl Reviews

Falling for Max

New York Times–Bestselling Author: They’re reunited—and the spark is reignited . . . “I’m madly in love with the Kowalskis!” —Nalini Singh, author of the Guild Hunter series

Liz Kowalski is heading home to Whitford, Maine—this time for good. Eager for time with her family, a fresh start, and some fun, she doesn’t count on being rescued by the chief of police her very first night back in town. Drew is everything she’s not looking for . . . so why is she still so attracted to him?

After a brief, forbidden rendezvous at her brother’s wedding, Drew Miller expected Liz to return to New Mexico and stay there. He’s searching for someone to settle down with, not a casual fling with his best friend’s sister. But when they’re stuck together on the annual Kowalski camping trip, things start going a little sideways. Keeping their hands off each other proves just as impossible as keeping their secret from becoming public knowledge.

Amid family, mud, and melted marshmallow, Liz and Drew try to fight what’s growing between them. But a little time alone, a lot of chemistry and too many opinions might be just what it takes to bring together two people so determined not to fall in love . . . 

Praise for the Kowalskis series

“One of those stories that you don’t want to put down.” —Night Owl Reviews

“Sexy, sassy and immensely satisfying.” —Fresh Fiction

Love a Little Sideways

New York Times–Bestselling Author: He can’t wait to get away from his sleepy Maine hometown—but something keeps pulling him back . . .
 
 Josh Kowalski is tired of holding down the fort—better known as the Northern Star Lodge—while his siblings are off living their dreams. Now that his oldest brother has returned to Whitford, Maine for good, Josh is free to chase some dreams of his own.
 
 As the daughter of the lodge’s longtime housekeeper, Katie Davis grew up alongside the Kowalski kids. Though she’s always been “one of the guys”, her feelings for Josh are anything but sisterly. And after a hot late-night encounter in the kitchen, it’s clear Josh finally sees her as the woman she is.
 
 Katie’s been waiting years for Josh to notice her, but now that he has, she’s afraid it’s too late. Giving her heart to a man who can’t wait to leave town is one sure way to have it broken. But Josh keeps coming up with excuses not to leave—could it be that everything he’s ever wanted is closer than he could have imagined?
 
Praise for the Kowalskis series
 
 “I’m madly in love with the Kowalskis.” —Nalini Singh, author of the Guild Hunter series
 
 “Sexy, sassy and immensely satisfying.” —Fresh Fiction

All He Ever Dreamed

New York Times–Bestselling Author: Coming home to small-town Maine brings a big surprise: a second shot at first love . . . 
 
 After college, Ryan Kowalski decided to leave Whitford, Maine, rather than watch Lauren Carpenter marry another man. Now his siblings need his help to refurbish the family-owned Northern Star Lodge, and he’s forced to face the past sooner rather than later when he collars a vandal—and learns the boy is Lauren’s son . . .
 
 The last person Lauren needs back in her life is Ryan Kowalski. With a bitter ex-husband and a moody teenage son, she has enough man trouble already. But her son needs to learn a few lessons about right and wrong, even if Lauren has to escort him to Ryan’s door every day to work off his crime.
 
 With all this close contact, Ryan and Lauren can’t deny the chemistry between them is as powerful as ever. But can a few searing kisses erase their past and pave the way for a second chance at true love?
 
Praise for the Kowalskis series
 
 “Sexy, sassy and immensely satisfying.” —Fresh Fiction
 
 “One of those stories that you don’t want to put down.” —Night Owl Reviews
 
 “I’m madly in love with the Kowalskis.” —Nalini Singh, author of the Guild Hunter series

All He Ever Desired

New York Times–Bestselling Author: He won’t stay put for a woman, and she won’t chase after any man. . . . “I’m madly in love with the Kowalskis.” —Nalini Singh, author of the Guild Hunter series
 
 Mitch Kowalski lives out of a suitcase—and he likes it that way. Traveling for work has the added bonus of scaring off women who would otherwise try to tie him down. But when he’s called home to help with the family lodge, he’s intrigued by the new girl in town and her insistence that she doesn’t need a man. If there’s one thing Mitch can’t resist, it’s a challenge.
 
 After a nomadic childhood, Paige Sullivan is finally putting down roots. Determined to stand on her own two feet, she lives by the motto “Men are a luxury, not a necessity.” But when Mr. Tall, Dark and Hot pulls up a stool in her diner and offers her six weeks of naughty fun with a built-in expiration date, she’s tempted to indulge.
 
 They’re the perfect match for a no-strings fling. Until they realize their sexy affair has become anything but casual . . . 
 
Praise for the Kowalskis series
 
 “Sexy, sassy and immensely satisfying.” —Fresh Fiction
 
 “One of those stories that you don’t want to put down.” —Night Owl Reviews

All He Ever Needed

Revisit all of your Kowalski favorites while falling in love with a brand-new romance in this reunion novel from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey 

Laney Caswell is looking for a change. A decade's worth of less-than-happy matrimony behind her, she wants peace—movies, books and, best of all, a new job at the Northern Star Lodge in Whitford, Maine. Spending the summer living in a camper is her chance to rediscover what makes her happy, and a perfect transition to her new life. 

Being a paramedic in Whitford is nothing like Ben Rivers's city life, but when Josh Kowalski offers him the job, the lure of his hometown is too much to resist. Also too much to resist: Laney Caswell. Ben always thought he'd have a wife and kids, a happy family like the Kowalskis have all built, but he never made time in his life. Now he's found a woman who draws him like no other and helps him dream again—and the last thing she wants is a husband. 

When the annual Kowalski family camping trip is moved to the Northern Star, both Ben and Lacey are surrounded by the kind of happiness they've always wanted but never had. It just might be theirs—if they can put aside the past and reach for it together.

The Kowalskis - The book series

The Kowalskis - The book series

The Kowalskis books in order

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