Love Grows: Two steamy series starter rom-coms

by Libby Waterford

If you like your steamy romance with a side of banter and a dollop of fun, you’ll fall in love with this two-book bundle of steamy first-in-series rom-coms.

Sunny California is the perfect place for a staycation fling…

Can’t Help Falling in Love (Never a Bride Book 1): Dr. Rosie Snyder is on an enforced break from work when she meets Gus Cuevas, a cute gardener who offers her a no-strings vacation fling. Sweet, sexy Gus is a welcome distraction from helping plan her best friend’s engagement party, but when things start getting serious, she panics. She never expected her temporary fling to be her forever person, especially when she just made a pact with the other bridesmaids to stay staunchly single.

Hollywood glam meets small-town heart…

Take Two (Sawyer’s The Reboot Book 1): As second lead on cult hit Sawyer’s Cove, Jay Orlando achieved teen heartthrob status and fell hopelessly in love with his co-star Camille Corsair. When their romance couldn’t survive the show’s cancellation, he traded stardom for the life of a humble bar owner, while Cami’s career shot into the stratosphere. Twelve years later, Cami walks into his bar and offers him the tantalizing chance to do it all again. A reboot of Sawyer’s Cove is in the works, but Jay has no intention of reprising his role—on the show or as Cami’s leading man.

Love Grows contains two full-length, stand-alone, steamy contemporary romances, each with its own HEA. You’ll be introduced to two complete the Never a Bride series, which has three additional stand-alone stories, and Sawyer’s The Reboot, which has four additional stand-alones to enjoy. All books are out now—no waiting before you can binge!

Genres: Amazon, Anthologies, Contemporary, Ebooks

525 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2025

About the author

Libby Waterford is the author of the Sawyer’s Cove: The Reboot and the Never a Bride series. She’s obsessed with her pollinator garden, DIY fermentation, and writing swoony first kisses and hopeful happily ever afters. Her steamy contemporary romances mix witty banter and all the feels with a solid dollop of good old-fashioned sexual tension. Libby wrangles her two ever-growing sons and a husband in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Get a free story at libbywaterford.com.

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Reviews

[Rebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Libby Waterford just gets it—Love Grows is the perfect blend of humor, heat, and heart. This two-book bundle had me smiling like a fool one moment and fanning myself the next. If you love steamy romance with witty banter and characters you can’t help but root for, you’ll adore this collection as much as I did.

In Can’t Help Falling in Love, Rosie and Gus stole my heart right away. I loved the contrast between her sharp, structured personality and his easygoing charm. Their chemistry is instant and oh-so-satisfying, but what really got me were those sweet, vulnerable moments that snuck up between the laughs. It’s the kind of romance that feels real—fun, flirty, and full of unexpected emotion.

Then came Take Two, and wow—talk about second-chance perfection. Jay and Cami’s story had all the Hollywood sparkle mixed with small-town heart, and I couldn’t get enough. The tension, the nostalgia, the sizzling connection that never really faded—it’s everything I want in a “we shouldn’t, but we absolutely will” romance.

Both stories hit that sweet spot between playful and passionate, and Libby Waterford’s writing flows effortlessly. The dialogue sparkles, the steam feels earned, and each HEA leaves you grinning like you just finished your own love story.

If you’re in the mood for feel-good romance with real heat and heart, Love Grows is a total delight. I finished both stories wanting to dive headfirst into the rest of each series—because once you start, you’ll want to binge them all!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Love Grows and found myself completely caught up in both stories. Can’t Help Falling in Love had me rooting for Rosie from the start—she’s trying to keep things casual with Gus, the sweet and steady gardener, but their connection feels too real to ignore. Then in Take Two, Jay and Cami’s reunion after years apart brings that perfect mix of tension and tenderness. Both stories have great banter, genuine emotion, and that classic Libby Waterford charm that makes her books so easy to fall into.

I’ve read several of Libby Waterford’s books, and she never fails to bring warmth, wit, and heart to her characters. I love how her stories always feel grounded yet full of that romantic magic we all crave. This bundle is a great introduction to her two series and the perfect escape for anyone who loves smart, steamy rom-coms. It’s a great addition to your book collection. Happy Reading...enjoy!

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed reading these stories. I found the stories to be the perfect mix of romance and heart that has the most witty, smart characters. I couldn’t help but feel the warmth and humor throughout the stories. Cann’t wait to read more of these series.

[Peni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please see individual stories for review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awwww. A must read!
You will enjoy these starter series books. From the love to the humor and everything in between!
Start a new series. Loved the Never a Bride starter especially!