What Are Friends For? (Seasons in a Small Town, Book 1)

Book excerpt: ❤ Best friends, lovers once ... and now? ❤ Seasons in a Small Town – Spring The one person who understood his out-of-the-box brain was Darcie, his best friend and complete opposite. At high school graduation, for one night, Zeke and Darcie jolt from friends to lovers. Then he leaves town. Darcie knew her Zeke. He'd never look back, wouldn't ever see her feelings for him. Now, 17 years later, Zeke's a self-made tech billionaire, Darcie's a local cop, Jennifer's divorced and Darcie's friend. Their town is flagging, but Darcie has a plan. It starts with luring grumpy Zeke back to Drago for its annual Lilac Festival, then persuading him to boost the town's economy. Even if that means matchmaking him with the beautiful Jennifer. Even though it means having to shepherd him through this experience. Darcie will do it for him, for Jennifer, for Drago. Zeke swore he'd never come back to where he was miserable, other than his connection with Darcie. But maybe this homecoming won't be so bad. Especially spending time with Jennifer ... and Darcie. Now why did he think of Darcie when things were going so well with Jennifer? Darcie's plan doesn't get off to the best start when she puts Zeke in handcuffs, but they can get past that. For Drago's sake, they have to. Just like she'll get past wondering what if friends could have a second chance at turning to lovers again... What Are Friends For?, Book 1 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Seasons in a Small Town series, will captivate readers of Holly Cortelyou, Connie Dave, Juliet Sobanet, T L Swann, L. Steele, Weston Parker, Kat Baxter, who love passionate, contemporary romance with a spark of humor. What readers are saying about What Are Friends For? "Loved this second-chance romance! I liked the geeky-sorta-vulnerable Zeke and the loyal and capable Darcie and I LOVED them together." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Funny and heart-wrenching at the same time" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Just wow! Excellent characters . . . Amazing the way I felt like I could see Darcie and Zeke interacting and how well they read each other.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You laugh, you angst, you maybe shed a couple tears ... and at the end of it you move immediately onto the next book because - unlike teenage Zeke - you don't want to get away, all you want to do is go back." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I had to forego all other daily chores in order to follow the story and characters. Such a well-written book with much emotion has to be absorbed without interruption. . . . Can't wait to read more in this series.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Darcie and Zeek are characters like no other characters and they both deserve this “stage” in which to live their stories.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a great book! It has the 'feels', love unrequited, misconceptions, misinformation... Resolved. Knowing that home truly is where your heart lies!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is now one of my favorite books of all time. The characters are so real and the story is vibrant. I’m chomping at the bit to read all the books from Patricia McLinn.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I've become a HUGE Patricia McLinn fan ever since I read one of her stories in a bundle and then immediately hunted out all of her other works . . . What Are Friends For? is definitely one of my favorites.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Zeke and Darcie are strong, realistic characters you will fall in love with. I can’t wait to read more in this series!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great small-town romance. I'm a sucker for small-town romances and this one met my needs so well that I just bought the other three in the series!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get all of Patricia McLinn's Seasons in a Small Town series today! What Are Friends For? (Spring) The Right Brother (Summer) Falling for Her (Autumn) Warm Front (Winter) What readers say about the Seasons in a Small Town series "The town of Drago has insinuated itself into my heart and I can only hope there is another installment with this small town as its setting." — Vine Voice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Heartwarming … Absolutely loved it!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A great journey. This series has strong characters and great story lines.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "McLinn delivers a fun, engaging, and emotionally complicated romance." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Can’t wait to read Jennifer’s story next” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Darn it, Patricia! You’ve written another series I can’t live without!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent read, looking forward to the next three books.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Search Terms related to this contemporary romantic comedy series: romantic comedy, small-town romance, second chance at love, opposites attract, midwest best friends, tech investor, computer whiz, rural flight, failing farms, flower festival, friends to lovers, female cop heroine, small town lilac festival, reunion romance, high school best friends Feel good romance series, hometown romance, hometown family, believable characters, family of the heart romance series, found family romance, emotional women’s fiction, couldn’t put it down, happy ending, wonderful dialogue, Fun, lighthearted, romantic, steamy, and serious, sensuality, life and love, commitment Slow burn romances, Rom com books, feel good romance, feel-good books for women, spring romance, summer romance, autumn romance, winter romance, seasons series, Romance series books for women, Love story books, well written, couple with chemistry, charming cast of characters, romance series with audiobooks, romance comedy, romantic comedy series with audio, love and life, true love books about falling in love, award-winning love stories, relationships, courtship, finding love, humorous romance, best-selling strong women fiction, believable characters, characters you like, characters change, happily ever after, funny, recommended, sweet, sexy, well-rounded characters, family histories, family life, strangers to lovers romance, Contemporary romance books, romance series books for women, heartwarming books, romance in Google Play Books, life lessons, humor, laughter and tears, laugh and cry, lovable characters, friendship, relationship, satisfying, love, sex, desire, fighting attraction, chance at happiness, unexpected, sexy, steamy, acclaimed romance, unputdownable, smart, strong, popular series, popular romance series to download and read, rom com series for ebooks, moving romance novel Feel-good romance, contemporary romance, romance for adults, swoonworthy, funny, female, stories, sensual, sensual romance, emotional journey, sassy, captivating romance, hot romance, sparks, love and friendship, family, love, love books, kissing books, lighthearted romance, light romance, USA today bestseller, Patricia McLinn books, Patricia McLinn romance Chicklit, chick lit, chicklit comedy, comedy series, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, smart romance, something funny to read, hot romance, hilarious, romance books, beach reads, sensual romance, heart-warming, family, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, long series, long romance series, captivating romance, books like movies, new romance, romance novel, romance book opposites attract romance,, rural romantic comedy, Opposites attract romance novels