Book One: The Romance Author's Matchmaking 

Micaela Dawson was no stranger to the subtleties of the human mating call - if anything, she was an expert; after all, she built a long and successful career on them. When she agreed to meet her commitment-phobe godson/nephew, Chris Ericson after finding out he went through another one of Seattle's young ladies, she had every intention of sharing her scalding opinion of his lothario behavior by reminding him he wasn't getting any younger. However, as she approached the glass storefront of A Steamy Love Affair Coffee Shop, she noticed the hunt of the wild happening right before her eyes.

There was a moment, just a mere moment of fascination in this new young lady's eyes as she glanced up to see her nephew from the opposite side of the table. Unfortunately, Micaela quickly noticed the hideous hungry, wolfish grin on her godson's face. Lord knows what attracted women to that look when it was clear as day that look said nothing more than, 'You! Me! Bed! Now! Grr!'

Once she noticed the moment was not going to progress, she walked into the shop, going straight to the young woman that captured the attention of her wannabe playboy nephew. Her name was Persephone, like unwilling bride of Hades. The fact that she didn't hesitate to share her table in a crowded shop was a good sign. Mentioning that Micaela had been her favorite author once upon a time was good for the ego but hearing that she was not looking for a relationship - well, Micaela had yet to decide if that was good or bad.

When Persephone's early departure clearly put a kink in her godson's nefarious intentions toward his new potential victim, his disappointment was palpable.  Micaela quickly began to plot like she did in when she was in front of her computer creating new worlds filled with love. 

On one hand, there was a beautiful young woman not interested in love... and on the other, a handsome young man who desired her but was not considering settling down any time soon.

Her days of writing romance novels may be over, but her days of playing matchmaker may have just begun, as it seems nature just leveled up her tools and her arena in a most dramatic fashion!


Book 2: The Romance Author's Unsolicited Advice 

Micaela loved taking credit for the successful match between Chris and Persephone no matter what those two said.  Now that the couple had merged their lives under the same roof, the next step was getting her sister a most coveted grandchild.  

Persephone was adamant that she didn't want a child- not right now and maybe not ever, but Micaela had to insist, after all, she was the only woman that could tame Chris and she was twenty-nine years old, an age just ripe for procreating!  

For a moment, Micaela thought all hope would be lost, until Chris caught baby fever. From then on, those two kept coming up with creative ways to change the other's mind and although Micaela was on Chris's side, she loved witnessing the chaos from sidelines. 

The Romance Author's Matchmaking

The Beginning of The End

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Persephone was sitting in the Sequoia's back seat next to Danny who was sleeping safely strapped in the car seat as Chris drove the temporary trio back home.  The two had just had a taste of pseudo-parenthood and it left a very bitter taste in their mouths.
Persephone noticed Chris looked unnatur...

Persephone was sitting in the Sequoia's back seat next to Danny who was sleeping safely strapped in the car seat as Chris drove the temporary trio back home.  The two had just had a taste of pseudo-parenthood and it left a very bitter taste in their mouths.  

Persephone noticed Chris looked unnatur...

Grown-Up Torture Chamber

Prologue

A Steamy Love Affair

Three People, One Table

Enter the Author

Steaming Hot Guilt

Xena the Wing Pup

Cornered

Evasive Truth

Burned Again

Teeny Weenie

The Brood

Magic

Car Service for Mr. Ericson

Ghosts

Cold Fish

The Friend Zone

Fireworks

Work

Walk of Shame

#BurnInHellChrisEricson

Recollections

Sisters

Plotting

Abstinence

Christmas in July

Close Call

Sandwiches

The Conversation

The Sleepover

The Visitor

Comfort

The Lodge

Stirring

The Falls

The Threat

Confession

Hope

Her Family

The Mob

A Temporary Home

Uncertainty

Intimacy

The Office

The Meeting

Changes (Mature Content Warning)

The Women

California Bound

Karma

Family Reunion 

Ghosted

For The Record

Stephanie

Dirty Laundry

Time

Clarity

The Bride

Old Friends

Persistence

Frozen

Three's A Crowd

Peter Pan Grew Up

Epilogue

Book Two: The Romance Author's Unsolicited Advice

The Agency

The High School Sweetheart

Christmas Shopping 

Honesty Goes Both Ways

Uh... Thank You (Mature Content Warning) 

Ouch!

Chris Ericson's Inferno

Cerulean

Greater Good

The Fight

Perfect Timing 

The Tell

Does He Know It's Christmastime? 

A Feast of Carrots

Bring Your Lover to Work Week

Nail Salon Dream Team

Decked the Halls

Christmas Lights

Uncomfortable Conversations

Parking (Mature Content Warning)

They Didn't!

Sorry, Not Sorry

Faux Winter Wonderland

Oversized Christmas Ornaments

THE END

Micaela, Maggie, Melissa and Miscellaneous 

CHRIStmas Tree Fails

Paul Ericson

Micaela Dawson for the Block

The Answer

Umm... What? 

Frequencies (Mature Content Warning) 

Reflections

She Ate the Baby

Ransom

Munch House & Buy Coffee

You Never Find a Persephone