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He won’t stay put for a woman, and she won’t chase after any man…

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…

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?

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?

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Liz Kowalski dirige la maison de Whitford , Maine , cette fois pour de bon. Avide de sa famille , un nouveau départ et de l'amusement , elle ne compte pas sur d'être secouru par le chef de la police sa première nuit de retour en ville . Drew est tout ce qu'elle ne cherche pas ... alors pourquoi est- elle toujours aussi attirée par lui ?

Après une brève , rendez-vous interdit au mariage de son frère , Drew Miller attend Liz pour revenir au Nouveau-Mexique et y rester. Il a la recherche de quelqu'un pour s'installer avec , pas une aventure occasionnelle avec la sœur de son meilleur ami . Mais quand ils sont collés sur le voyage annuel de camping Kowalski , les choses commencent à aller un peu de côté . Garder leurs mains sur eux s'avère tout aussi impossible que de garder leur secret de devenir la connaissance du public .

Au milieu de la famille , de la boue et de la guimauve fondue , Liz et Drew tentent de lutter contre ce qui est de plus en plus entre eux . Mais un peu de temps seul , beaucoup de chimie et trop d'avis pourrait être juste ce qu'il faut pour réunir deux personnes si déterminées à ne pas tomber dans l'amour .

Après une folle nuit d’amour dans les bras du sublime Kevin Kowalski, Beth est contrainte de redescendre de son petit nuage. Même si elle est totalement sous le charme, même si elle frissonne de désir dès que Kevin pose les yeux sur elle, que peut-elle attendre de ce don Juan impénitent, qui collectionne les conquêtes sans jamais penser à l’avenir ? Seulement voilà, trois semaines plus tard, Beth apprend que cette nuit qu’elle pensait sans lendemain va en réalité changer toute sa vie : elle est enceinte de Kevin. Déjà très déstabilisée par cette nouvelle qui remet en cause tous les choix qu’elle a faits jusqu’à présent, Beth a la surprise de constater que Kevin semble plutôt bien accepter l’idée de devenir père. Et qu’il est même prêt à l’épouser et à vivre avec elle ! Loin de l’apaiser, l’attitude de son amant d’une nuit la perturbe encore un peu plus : comment pourrait-elle accepter ce qu’il lui offre uniquement pour le bien de leur enfant ?

Quand sa rédactrice en chef découvre qu’elle a autrefois été la petite amie de Joe Kowalski, un auteur de best-sellers jaloux de son intimité, Keri Daniels se retrouve confrontée à un ultimatum : obtenir une interview exclusive avec Joe ou rechercher un nouvel emploi. Furieuse mais désireuse de promouvoir sa carrière de journaliste qu’elle adore, Keri accepte de tenter sa chance auprès de Joe, qu'elle n’a pas revu depuis dix ans. Mais elle n’est pas au bout de ses surprises, car Joe lui propose bientôt un marché aussi surprenant qu’audacieux : si elle vient camper avec lui dans le New Hampshire, elle aura le droit de lui poser chaque jour une question pour son interview. Si c’est le prix à payer pour rédiger l’article de sa vie, qu’à cela ne tienne ! En revanche, pas question de céder à nouveau au charme ravageur de son ancien amant. Même si Keri a bien remarqué l’étincelle de désir qui illumine le regard de Joe quand il pose ses yeux d’azur sur elle…

Sean Kowalski no sooner leaves the army than he's recruited by Emma Shaw to be her fake fiance. Emma needs to produce a husband-to-be for her grandmother's upcoming visit, and, though Sean doesn't like the deception, he could use the landscaping job Emma's offering while he decides what to do with his civilian life. And, despite his attraction to Emma, there's no chance he'll fall for a woman with deep roots in a town he's not planning to call home.

Emma's not interested in a real relationship either; not with a man whose idea of home is wherever he drops his duffel bag. No matter how amazing his "pretend" kisses are...

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..

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.