Theresa Paolo

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Where Big Romances Happen in Small Places.

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Romance author, lover of books, 90's pop music and happily ever afters. Has a habit of dropping the F bomb. Writes YA under Tessa Marie.

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Theresa Paolo lives in Long Island, NY with her fiancé and their fish. She writes steamy small-town romances with sassy heroines, sexy heroes and feisty townspeople. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, brewery hopping, or daydreaming. She loves coffee, all things Christmas and fall, and making lists.

She also writes YA romance under Tessa Marie.

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Falling for My Ex (Falling, #1): Second Chance Romance Jan 3, 2022

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Just when she had finally moved on…
…He moved back.

When college freshman Liz Wagner hears her ex's voice for the first time since he moved clear across the freaking country, she does what any respectable girl would do: Dive into the girls' bathroom.

Zach Roberts—the Zach Roberts—is back. And he’s everywhere Liz looks—infiltrating her friend group, buddy-buddy with her brother. It’s enough to ruin college altogether. But what choice does she have but to put on a happy face and pretend he didn't leave her vulnerable and alone in a pile of emotional wreckage?

Pretending works, until tragedy strikes and the only person available for comfort is the one person she wants to stay away from. When Zach turns out not to be the jerk she convinced herself he was, but the boy she used to love, Liz needs to decide whether to open her heart again to the boy who tore it out.

*Previously published as (Never) Again

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Falling for My Nurse (Falling, #2): Second Chance Romance Jan 17, 2022

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Josh will have to reconcile his past…
In order to make Kat his future.

After surviving a real-life nightmare, Josh Wagner is sent home from his dream college on crutches. Bedridden and tormented by flashbacks, he’s just seen his world shattered and his baseball scholarship go up in smoke. Josh’s family hires a health aide to help take care of him, but when he opens the door, the last person he expects to see is his biggest regret…

Katherine Singleton is the only girl Josh has ever loved. Now, even though she’s only taking care of him because it’s her job, Josh is determined to win her back. But Kat had to move on after their breakup two years ago, and despite her feelings for Josh, a lot has happened since he left…

When Kat’s past comes back to haunt her, Josh decides it’s his turn to take care of her. But protecting her—and redeeming himself—will put Josh in the line of fire again. Will he survive this time?

*Previously published as (Once) Again

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Falling for My Friend (Falling, #3) Jan 31, 2022

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She was broken… He was lost…
Together they were a perfect mess

College student Justin Singleton is ready to celebrate the start of a new school year with his roommates. He is not ready for the attractive brunette to catch his eye. As she blows off every attempt at conversation, he vows they will one day be friends.

Sara Mitchell is just trying to get through the day. She doesn’t need any new friends, not with the load of her emotional baggage. But when Justin keeps popping into her life, he knocks down her walls and gives her a reason to let him in. Still, she keeps her past a secret.

When Justin invites Sara home for Thanksgiving, her secret comes out, causing the past and present to collide in a tense standoff. Reeling with the emotional impact of the unexpected reveal, Justin and Sara’s relationship is tested, making them question if love can heal the scars of the past.

Falling for my Friend is the final in a romantic and thrilling series full of angst, heartache, and healing.

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Lusting After Layla (Red Maple Falls, #9) (Marshall Family, #3): A Small Town Friends to Lovers Romance Mar 4, 2019

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Danger meets the small town of Red Maple Falls in the newest installment of the utterly romantic series.

At twenty years old Layla Marshall devoted her life to raising her baby brother and sister after their mom died in a car accident. Now twelve years later and all grown up, her siblings have started their own lives, leaving Layla to combat loneliness in a much too quiet house. To fill the void, she finds herself spending time at the local bar with the sexy but mysterious tattooed owner who she has secretly harbored feelings for.

Pub owner, Declan Dwyer, has been living with a secret for the last five years, deceiving the people of the small town of Red Maple Falls where he has chosen to hide out. He has kept to himself, but Layla Marshall has been on his radar since the first time he laid eyes on her in her purple scrubs. He's maintained his distance though, afraid of a past that could mean death to him or anyone he cares for.

When his past catches up to him, threatening to destroy all he has, Declan has to decide if he's going to flee again or stay and fight for a life and love he never imagined for himself.

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Red Maple Falls Series Bundle: Books 1-3 (Red Maple Falls Box Set Book 1) Jun 19, 2018

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Love blooms in the New Hampshire town of Red Maple Falls in this utterly romantic collection of small-town love stories! Join the Hayes siblings as they each find love in the most unexpected of ways.

Book #1: Matt and Shay

A hot cop and a sweet baker get a second chance at love in this small-town romance.

Seventeen years after Shay Michaels said goodbye to summers in Red Maple Falls and the only boy she ever truly loved, she's back and the proud owner of Sweet Dreams Bakery. Life is good until someone breaks into her shop, making her question if the life she left behind in New York followed her.

As the local sheriff, Matt is keeping a close eye on the place and an even closer eye on the beautiful owner who refuses to take the break in seriously. Two conflicting personalities that burn bright on their own become down right explosive when thrown together. But in order to move toward a future together, they will have to let go of their past and accept the mistakes they made.

Book #2 Kate and Caleb:

It was love at first sight until he opened his mouth.

Born and raised in the small town of Red Maple Falls, it's impossible for Kate Hayes to meet a guy she hasn't known since first grade. When she is approached by a ridiculously attractive, unfamiliar face during one of her glass blowing demonstrations, she can't help but get her hopes up. Until he opens his mouth.

Caleb James established his bike shop in the middle of nowhere to escape his past. When the owner of the adjoining business blocks his parking spots to put on her "arts and crafts hour" he has no choice but to shut her down. What he doesn't expect is the fresh-faced beauty who refuses to accommodate his requests. Nor does he expect for the small town to be filled with big personalities who feel the need to force their way into his life, refusing to leave him alone.

While Caleb continues to fight Kate, and tries to keep his distance, holding on to a vow he made to himself to never trust again, she tears down every wall he's ever built. Will the promise of a future with Kate be enough to break the promise of his past?

Book #3: Mason and Cassie

"Love was the enemy. But when she looked at Mason, she didn't feel threatened, she felt hopeful."

Barely hanging on after narrowly escaping an abusive relationship, Cassie Alan is running dangerously low on funds. After her job hunt comes up empty, she wishes for a miracle, only for the skies to turn black and dump on her. That pretty much sums up her life. But then he shows up. With the promise of a warm truck and a list of people who would vouch he's not a serial killer, Cassie accepts the ride. What she doesn't expect is for her entire life to change when she steps into the old truck.

New business owner Mason Hayes has a very strict rule: Do not mix business and pleasure. Until he hires the beautiful rain-soaked girl he rescued on the side of the road and finds it impossible to resist her. With each innocent touch and passion fueled gaze, his desires only grow. Afraid to scare her away and determined to gain Cassie's trust, Mason gives Cassie complete control over the pace of their budding relationship.

As Cassie slowly opens up, revealing her dark past and shameful secrets, Mason sees beyond the scars to the strong fighter she really is. But when the past she ran away from threatens their happily ever after, will Cassie find the strength Mason sees in her to fight back?

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Book 1: Mad About Matt (Matt and Shay)
Book 2: Crushing on Kate (Kate and Caleb)
Book 3: Moments with Mason (Mason and Cassie)
Book 4: Catching Cooper (Cooper and Sarah)
Book 5: Hung U

Jaded Until Jax (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #10) (Marshall Family, #4) Nov 20, 2019

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Return to Red Maple Falls for this newest installment to the steamy small-town series where a wounded Marine and a grieving single mother help each other find light in the darkness.

Being a Marine is all Jax Marshall knows, but a tragic event has him honorably discharged from the service and back in the last place he wanted to be--his hometown. Struggling to come to terms with his injury while dealing with PTSD, his life is further rocked when his younger siblings are less than welcoming. Encouragement from his eldest sister provides him with the push he needs to give therapy one more shot. Not once expecting that decision to change his life.

Kristen Morgan never imagined she would be a single working mom, but a house fire left her widowed and grappling to rebuild life for her and her two boys. In the midst of a panic attack while waiting for her son to finish his therapy session,she strikes up a conversation with a handsome, brooding ex-Marine who turns out to be a complete jerk.

As their encounters become more civil and the attraction too hard to ignore, these two broken hearts begin to find comfort in each other. But when one of them ends up in danger, they have to decide if being together is worth the fight.

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Crushing on Kate (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #2): A Small Town Enemies to Lovers Romance Apr 27, 2017

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It was love at first sight until he opened his mouth.

Born and raised in the small town of Red Maple Falls, it's impossible for Kate Hayes to meet a guy she hasn't known since first grade. When she is approached by a ridiculously attractive, unfamiliar face during one of her glass blowing demonstrations, she can't help but get her hopes up. Until he opens his mouth.

Caleb James established his bike shop in the middle of nowhere to escape his past. When the owner of the adjoining business blocks his parking spots to put on her "arts and crafts hour" he has no choice but to shut her down. What he doesn't expect is the fresh-faced beauty who refuses to accommodate his requests. Nor does he expect for the small town to be filled with big personalities who feel the need to force their way into his life, refusing to leave him alone.

While Caleb continues to fight Kate, and tries to keep his distance, holding on to a vow he made to himself to never trust again, she tears down every wall he's ever built. Will the promise of a future with Kate be enough to break the promise of his past?

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Sweet on Sophie (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #11) (Reynold's Family, #1) Feb 7, 2021

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First impressions are everything…or are they?

Sophie Reynolds thought she hit the dating pool jackpot when she scored a date with Red Maple Falls resident doctor, Drake Stevens, except the date was a total dud. Sophie accepted they had no chemistry and moved on. But two years later, thrust back into each other’s lives, Drake Stevens proves he is anything but a dud.

One minute, Drake Stevens, was in the running for the town’s most eligible bachelor, and the next, he was the guardian to a precocious six-year-old. Trying to balance work and his new role as a parent, he seeks the help of his niece’s first grade teacher and the woman he had blown his chances with.

As Sophie helps Drake settle into his new life, their chemistry explodes into passion, making Sophie wonder if Mr. Right had been there all along.

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Red Maple Falls Series Bundle: Books 7-9 (Red Maple Falls Box Set Book 3) Aug 26, 2019

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Love blooms in the New Hampshire town of Red Maple Falls in this newest collection of utterly romantic small-town love stories! Meet the Marshall family as they navigate the ups and downs of love and fight for their happily ever after.

Charmed by Chase: Chase and Bex
Sparks will fly when a small-town firefighter meets Hollywood's It Girl.

Drowning in scandal, Bex Shepard leaves L.A. behind for the small town of Red Maple Falls. She only plans on hiding out until the media storm blows over, never expecting to fall head over heels for a local fireman.

Chase Marshall's life hasn't always been easy, but he and his siblings have managed to make the best of it. He loves his job, but when he gets sent to rescue another damn cat from another damn tree, his patience is tested. Though he soon realizes the owner of the one-eyed cat isn't as crazy as he suspected,and he can't seem to get enough of her.

When the world Bex is hiding from discovers her and exposes Chase and his family to the spotlight, old secrets will be revealed, making Chase question the life he thought he knew. Will their love be enough to weather the storm? Or will they crash and burn, becoming another Hollywood love story that is over before it even begins?

Blindsided by Brooke: Brooke and Tyler
To reach the top, they’ll have to reach for each other.

Brooke Marshall is trapped… in her home town, in her minimum wage job, and in her lack of relationships. The only thing she has to look forward to is trivia night. Her dream in fashion design disappeared when her bank account reached zero, and she feels doomed to remain in Red Maple Falls till the end of time.

Tyler Carrington grew up rich and spoiled, but is ready to get out from under his father’s thumb and make something of his own. After buying property to start a vacation home business, he dives in headfirst. Only he’s not too sure of what he’s doing. Good thing Brooke is savvy in how to make something sell.

The trivia rivals turn the other cheek to help each other out, but when an opportunity comes to Brooke to get out of Red Maple Falls, will she stay put or leave the man she loves behind?

Lusting After Layla: Layla and Declan
Danger meets the small town of Red Maple Falls in the newest installment of the utterly romantic series.

At twenty years old Layla Marshall devoted her life to raising her baby brother and sister after their mom died in a car accident. Now twelve years later and all grown up, her siblings have started their own lives, leaving Layla to combat loneliness in a much too quiet house. To fill the void, she finds herself spending time at the local bar with the sexy but mysterious tattooed owner who she has secretly harbored feelings for.

Pub owner, Declan Dwyer, has been living with a secret for the last five years, deceiving the people of the small town of Red Maple Falls where he has chosen to hide out. He has kept to himself, but Layla Marshall has been on his radar since the first time he laid eyes on her in her purple scrubs. He’s maintained his distance though, afraid of a past that could mean death to him or anyone he cares for.

When his past catches up to him, threatening to destroy all he has, Declan has to decide if he's going to flee again or stay and fight for a life and love he never imagined for himself.

All Because of You (Morgan's Bay, #1) May 13, 2020

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Sometimes you have to lose everything to find your happy ending.

Olivia Green had the picture-perfect life. Dating one of the most successful businessmen in New York City, living in a penthouse over Manhattan and a budding career, until one dreadful night when it was all ripped out from under her. If only she'd gone home like she was supposed to, she wouldn't have known her future fiancé was a two-timing jerk. Now with no choice she is leaving the city to move back in with her parents in the small town of Morgan's Bay.

Shane McConnell believed he had no family other than his mother, but on her death bed, she revealed the father who died before he was born, came from a large wealthy family. With nothing to lose he sets out to the east end of Long Island to spend a summer with his newly discovered family. What he doesn’t expect is the secrets and lies dating back to long before his father’s death. Nor could he predict the beautiful hot mess he met on the train would find a way into his closed off heart.

Both struggling with the realities of their new lives they unintentionally lean on each other. As their attraction builds and their undeniable chemistry explodes into passion, Shane holds onto his own secret that threatens his chance at love.

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Dreaming of Daisy (A Red Maple Falls Novel, #6): A Small Town Second Chance Romance Feb 19, 2018

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She left him once to live her dream, but can she do it again?

With big dreams of seeing her name in lights on Broadway, Daisy Hayes left behind her small town, family, and the only boy she ever loved. Six years later, broke,unsuccessful, and on the brink of being homeless, she refuses to accept that she failed. But when she receives a phone call from home, she has no choice but to get on the next train and face the past she ran out on all those years ago.

Nick Davis has never fully recovered after his high school sweetheart disappeared without an explanation only hours after he proposed. Throwing himself into school or work, and his father's illness, kept him going. But with his dad now gone and his career a success, he's out of distractions. So when Daisy Hayes comes back to town and he's face-to-face with the girl who broke his heart, he is forced to confront the demons of his past.

Unable to avoid each other, tensions heat up, old chemistry resurfaces, and a love they both thought was lost is found. But with one refusing to look back and the other refusing to let go, their second chance at forever might be over before it even begins.

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Enamored with Ellie (Red Maple Falls, #12) Apr 25, 2022

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Ellie Reynold’s spent one hot night with the handsome new guy in town. Not her usual MO, she wants to keep this dirty little secret between the two of them while they decide if they want more… but she should know better. In a small town like Red Maple Falls nothing stays hidden for long.

O’Reilly wants a fresh start to try and put behind him years of working undercover. Ellie wasn’t supposed to be part of that plan. But he can’t get the beautiful woman out of his mind, and when she shows up on his doorstep asking for help to find her troubled brother, he can’t say no to her.

Convinced her brother is in trouble, Ellie and O’Reilly work together, forcing O’Reilly to immerse himself back into a world he was trying to escape. He quickly realizes, for Ellie, he’d do just about anything even if it means donning another identity and losing himself again.

Enamored with Ellie brings more heat and mystery in the newest installment of Red Maple Falls.

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