Kay Lyons Knihy

Showing up on her sister's doorstep several years after stealing her man might not be the smartest thing to do, but Megan Rose is out of choices. Sick, with $3 in her pocket and no gas in the tank, she's ready to eat as much crow necessary to get back on her feet and leave for good-hopefully having made amends. As much as his sister-in-law wants Megan gone, Ethan Tulane needs her to stay. She's the only one able to communicate with his newly-adopted, French-speaking son, who has a tendency to make a run for it at every opportunity like he's still trying to escape his war-torn country. His son and Megan quickly form an unusual bond, and it isn't long before Ethan realizes they're both running scared and traumatized. He understands his son's behavior-but Megan's? His protective instincts screaming, Ethan is determined to uncover the nanny's secret...

Exploring the tension between love and personal freedom, this book delves into the complexities of relationships where emotional bonds challenge individual autonomy. It poses thought-provoking questions about commitment, self-identity, and the sacrifices made in the name of love. Through compelling characters and intricate narratives, the story examines how love can both enrich and complicate one's sense of self, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the balance between intimacy and independence.

Naming her childhood friend as her perfect match might be professional matchmaker Marsali Jones’ career-ending move. Oliver Beck is now a Hollywood A-list actor, and Marsali is at a loss as to how to repair the damage revealing her secret crush has caused without ruining her career. But that’s the least of her worries when Oliver appears at her door…. Oliver Beck has wanted Marsali from the moment he met her via her brother, but she’s always been off-limits because of his friendship and respect for her family. Being named her “perfect match” puts a whole other spin on things, however. She needs him, and he’s willing to play along—for a price. Marsali is blown away by Oliver’s suggestion that they actually date and she can’t refuse him. But as her blunder brings them closer, his super hot movie star lifestyle clashes with her “good girl dating” brand and they find themselves at odds with the world watching. Could it be that her perfect match isn’t so perfect after all?

Dr. Bryan Booker is tired of playing games. Every available--and not-so-available--woman in town is coming onto him and it's becoming a problem. They fake injuries, paw him when he's examining them--even sneak into his bed. Hiring a new office manager isn't as easy as it should be--until Melissa York comes along with her pragmatic manner and no-nonsense ways. Melissa York has resigned herself to being alone. What man wants a woman with no breasts and a possible cancer reoccurrence in her future? She's accepted her fate. But all too soon Melissa finds herself jealous of the women throwing themselves at Bryan which means she's falling for her boss and if Bryan finds out, he'll fire her like he did the last one. Can she keep her feelings to herself--or has Bryan finally found a woman he wants to keep?

Nick Tulane ordinarily won't admit weakness--in himself or in those he loves. But when he learns his son is about to fail in school, the single father is desperate to find a tutor. And Jennifer Rose is perfect. In fact, Jen might be too perfect. Nick's starting to fall for the attractive teacher, and he can't let that happen. Because opening up to Jen means sharing the secret that has always made him feel like an outsider in his own family. Still, with his son showing signs of following in his footsteps, Nick can't keep the truth hidden. But once she knows, will Jen accept him...weakness and all?

WILL THE TRUTH SET HIM FREE?JOE BRODY: Out of prison but still serving time --- all because no one in his hometown believes he's innocent. He'd leave the place in his dust, but his father --- the only family he has left --- needs him.ASHLEY CADE: Widowed with a toddler to take care of. She's moved here to make a fresh start --- but being accepted into the inner circles of a close-knit town isn't easy. Especially after she hires the town pariah as a handyman.Joe and Ashley. The attraction between them is powerful. But is it enough to overcome the whispers that Ashley has begun to hear?

Alec Blackwell has dedicated nearly two decades to raising his siblings after their parents' death. With the youngest now in college, he anticipates a newfound freedom. However, his plans are disrupted when Mia Tremaine unexpectedly shows up with a baby, revealing a connection to Alec's past that complicates his life. As he navigates this unforeseen responsibility, Alec must confront both his feelings for Mia and the challenges of fatherhood.

Thirty-eight-year-old set designer Amelia Parker is on a mission to get pregnant—soon. That’s why she’s researching sperm banks and procedures. It’s also why her best friend hires a matchmaker for her. She insists Amelia deserves—needs—a romance reset before she embarks on single parenthood. Widower Lincoln Hayes is about to be an empty nester with his twins going off to college. He’s ready to have some fun, but he doesn’t want to do it alone. Dating, though.... Staying offline and hiring a matchmaker who vets his dates makes sense. Imagine Lincoln’s surprise when his first date in twenty years is actually his first love, the one who broke his heart and got away. Amelia is shocked to see Lincoln, and the chemistry between them is as strong as ever. Amelia can easily imagine having Lincoln’s baby— but is her biological clock and desire for a child more than Lincoln can handle?

Waking up with amnesia is bad enough but the snatches of memories teasing Beau Buchanan seem to be from someone else's life. Home with his father, people recognize him but he's at a loss. Especially when it comes to Marley Pierce. Marley can't believe Beau is back. But is he? The injured ex-Marine is nothing like the bad boy who'd left Marley pregnant at eighteen. This man is a stranger to her, and one she knows better than to trust. But when she's with this man, things are different. And maybe there's a reason for that...

Carter Hayes is no saint, but he’d do anything to give his four-year-old daughter the life she deserves. It’s hard being a single dad and he doesn’t like going it alone. But as a closet romantic, he’s an easy target for women. Especially the wrong ones.Wedding planner Eliza Bellefonte is good at getting people married. She’s also good at predicting just how long that marriage will last and these days? They don’t last long. Maybe she is jaded but she will fake her optimism all the way to the bank.When Eliza is forced to rely on Carter in order to pull off a client’s wedding, he bargains for a date in exchange and her skepticism ratchets up. The handsome contractor and his adorable daughter check all the boxes on her list, but he’s been married twice before and the rules of engagement are simple—three strikes and you’re out.

Travel writer Alexandra Tulane keeps her identity secret in order to get honest takeaways from her experiences, but when she goes to review a remote Alaskan lodge, she can't shake the fact her pilot looks oddly familiar.Accused of murdering his wife and her lover, acclaimed novelist Dylan Bower went into hiding with his traumatized son. But as Dylan and Alexandra grow closer, her secret identity and his past collide...How can they be together when neither consider the other someone to trust?

SOMETIMES PEOPLE SHOW US EXACTLY WHAT WE’RE MISSING....Cooper Bale earned a name for himself as a software engineer and, until a few months ago, lived a life men dream of—until that life exploded with a phone call. Now Cooper struggles to settle into Carolina Cove as a single parent and finds himself envious of his dog when Rocco’s escapes prove to be the canine’s way of visiting the local coffee shop to get some much needed peace.Coming from a close-knit military family, London Cohen learned at an early age to love fast because time is short. People come and go, but each is special. She feels instant attraction when meeting Rocco’s owner, but she doesn’t understand Cooper’s mile-high barriers when it comes to certain things—like the kids in his care or his estranged father, who happens to be one of her favorite customers.London finds herself drawn into the crossfire between Cooper and his family, but can she help them find peace before it’s too late?THE SEASIDE SISTERS THE LAST GOODBYELATTES AND LULLABYESMAP OF DREAMSWORTH THE RISKLOST LOVE FOUND

When Claire Simmons' job ends, it's time to regroup and try to reconnect with her teenage son. She packs them up and heads to her father's garage apartment at the beach. There, she discovers her father rented the apartment to a handsome stranger, and her plans for a restful summer are suddenly a lot more complicated.... After a gunshot wound, security specialist Marcus Denz returns to Carolina Cove to recuperate. He doesn't expect to connect with a lonely old man, his troubled grandson, or the kid's gorgeous mother­—who won't give Denz the time of day due to his profession. Having buried a husband KIA, Claire isn't about to make the same mistake twice. But when the town matchmaker eyes the widow as her next project, Denz fights jealousy. How can he get Claire to realize life doesn't always go by the book? MAKE ME A MATCH SERIES: ROMANCE RESET RULES OF ENGAGEMENT THE MATCHMAKER'S SECRET (AVAILABLE IN CUPID TO THE RESCUE ANTHOLOGY) PERFECTLY MISMATCHED BY THE BOOK

Holland Cohen has a love-hate relationship with her job, which involves traveling the world to value and sell items that wealthy clients no longer want. While she experiences the highs and lows of their lives, she longs for a love like the one expressed in the hidden letters from her latest assignment. Maximilian Bane, weary of the superficial attention his family's wealth attracts, finds Holland to be a refreshing exception. As she sorts through his grandmother’s estate, her intrigue with the old letters deepens alongside her feelings for Max. However, when a revelation leads to his grandmother's mysterious disappearance, tensions rise between them, threatening their budding romance. With hearts broken, they must confront the question: can lost love be rekindled?

After a disastrous fall onstage, ballet dancer Victoria Valentine develops Plan B, taking a break from her NYC life to help her father in his business while her body heals. When she gets to Carolina Cove, though, Plan B turns out to be a bust because of all the secrets her dad has been keeping. Entrepreneur MacGregor Jones is tired of being the odd man out among his coupled-up friends, so he finally allows his matchmaker sister to set him up. He’s instantly taken with his date until he realizes he’s been perfectly mismatched. Not only is Victoria the daughter of his latest business venture but she’s intent on returning to her big-city life as soon as possible. As Victoria struggles to accept that her injury is worst-case scenario, she begins to focus on Plan C, that of teaching. But as offers come in from all over the world, she has to make the biggest decision of all. Does she stay in Carolina Cove­—or follow her dream wherever it may take her?

SOMETIMES THE PAIN OF LIFE BRINGS A NEW BEGINNING... Widower Dominic Dunn isn’t sure what to think of his wife’s pre-planned trip for him a year after her death. It’s her effort to force him from his work desk to the coast and the peacefulness she’d found at the Carolina Cove Inn. Innkeeper Ireland Cohen is a single mom with an impressionable son, and after the kid gets himself into trouble, Dominic offers to lend a hand. It’s the least he can do when Ireland was such a good friend to his wife after her diagnosis. As the hot summer days at the beach turn into breezy evenings, Ireland and Dominic find their shared memories and friendship turning into more. They’re drawn to each other, fighting an attraction neither of them want because of their pasts. He’s only visiting, and Ireland has a strict rule about dating tourists. But as his trip draws to a close, they both wonder—is this their last goodbye? The Last Goodbye is the first book in a five book series set along North Carolina's beautiful Wilmington coast.

The story revolves around Dr. Logan Davenport, who grapples with his feelings for counselor Zoey Barnes while prioritizing their long-standing friendship. When Zoey suffers an injury at work, Logan's protective instincts kick in, forcing him to confront his deep-seated emotions. As he navigates the complexities of their bond, he must decide whether to risk their friendship for a chance at love, highlighting themes of loyalty, vulnerability, and the struggle between professional boundaries and personal desires.

A single mom and talented baker strives to establish her reputation while navigating the challenges of parenthood. Meanwhile, an ex-hockey player grapples with his past and the feeling of being exploited. As their paths cross, both characters must confront hidden secrets that hinder their chances at love, leading to a heartwarming exploration of redemption and second chances during the festive season.

Returning to Carolina Cove, Sophia Shipley grapples with the fallout from a career-ending scandal in finance, where whispers of fraud have tainted her reputation. As she struggles to keep her secrets hidden from her family, she faces the daunting task of rebuilding her life from the ground up. The story explores themes of resilience and the challenge of starting anew in the face of adversity.

Exploring themes of healing and connection, this narrative follows two deeply troubled individuals as they navigate their emotional scars. Their journey unfolds as they confront their pasts and seek comfort in one another, ultimately discovering that love can emerge from pain. The story delves into the complexities of vulnerability and the transformative power of companionship, highlighting the profound impact of shared experiences on personal growth and redemption.