Up In Flames Series

Mandy Green is happy juggling her life as a single mom and her dream job as a third grade teacher. Her world is knocked on its edge when her high school sweetheart connects with her via Facebook. Mandy decides on one, last date with Kip to finally move on. Kip isn't quite so ready to let go. Will Mandy dare to take a second chance with her first love?

Nicole received the news seven months ago: men are cheating scum. She is close to signing her divorce papers, or she thought she was. Then her lawyer calls and says her soon to be ex-husband wants to sell the house and take custody of their two children. Nicole turns to her new friend Mandy Turner for support. Where she inevitably ends up with a crush on the handsome and charismatic Corey Porter. Corey had lived his life apart from others until he met Mandy Green, who has taken Corey's one time confession for a family to heart. She would like to see Corey settled and happy as she is with Kip. So she starts on her quest by sending him on a blind date, later speed dating and an attempt at on-line dating. Corey has his reasons for wanting to stay single. And he has no intention of talking about them. Even to his best friend Mandy. He would do anything for her, so he goes along with her match-making attempts, even though it drives her crazy. Nicole and Corey meet in the Turner driveway one day, while Corey is running from Mandy and Nicole has just returned from a meeting with her lawyer. Corey invites Nicole to vent to him. When she does, her passion ignites desire in Corey, which leads to a heated kiss. And then an embarrassed parting. Circumstances throw Nicole and Corey together again and again. While Nicole struggles to finalize her divorce, find a job, she also fights a growing attracttion. Corey struggles with his tight hold on bachelor hood and his temper. Kip has some struggles of his own while he tries to deal with his wife's growing belly and the reality that he will have a baby to look after. Will Nicole and Corey successfully keep their lives untangled? Or will they give in to their desires and let their lives get complicated?

Serena Miller is concluding her first year as a teacher far away from her overbearing, older brothers. She doesn't realize the basement suite she rents used to belong to Kyle McLachlan until he bursts into the room on his summer visit. Any crush Serena has on Kyle disappears as she realizes hes as bossy as her brothers. So why is she so unhappy about his inevitable departure?

Where the path leads. Tying up loose ends after Second Chance Romance, Summer Fling, and Complications Over Coffee. Introducing Kip and Mandy's baby, and the future for Kyle and Serena and Corey and Nicole. All three couples follow their own paths.

Amy Black is in the middle of divorcing her cheating ex-husband, when she meets Scott Jones. After a night together, she discovers he's not only her ex's team mate, but her brother's best friend. She has no choice but to ask him for help when her husband drops their cat off at her no pets allowed building. When he gets hurt, he requests a favor from her. Before long, Amy is wondering if a move to Ontario is the next best move in her life.

Sophia Clark is just feeling normal after losing her husband in a car accident, when Doug Black knocks on her door. She hasn't seen him in years and suspects his motives. She has no qualms letting him know she is not looking for a white knight. Her four children, however, have different ideas. And pretty soon they are trying to convince Sophia that Doug should stick around for the long-term.

Libby Theron spends her time outside work making the world a better place to assuage her guilt for her past mistakes. Adam Johnson has made many mistakes but feels regret for none of them. Libby is assigned to stage Adam's condo to help maximize it's market value where Adam finds himself fascinated by Libby's desire to better the world. Will he be able to convince her that she can let go of her guilt? Can she convince him he's changed his playboy ways?

Homeless. Not what Liz expected upon returning from her summer job, but now she doesn't have a job, a place to sleep or a way to return to school. Until her only friend, Tonya tells her about single dad Darren, looking for a live in nanny. Can she work closely with dad and daughter and still keep her secrets to herself? When Darren's ex-wife is sent to rehab, he finds himself in need of someone to help him care for his daughter, Claire, full time. When Liz shows up on his door step with dreadlocks and a long skirt, she isn't who he had in mind for the job. Claire thinks Liz is perfect. He quickly finds out first impressions are not to be believed, but Liz is keeping secrets. Can he figure them out before she runs away?

Tonya Foster's brother Corey has offered her the chance to do anything she wants. If she can figure out what that is. Chris Boyd is temporarily sharing Corey's basement with Tonya. He's trying to make a good impression by keeping himself out of trouble. But Tonya offers an attractive distraction from his boredom. Chris offers Tonya a distraction from her dilemma. Chris Boyd, a temporary resident, offers distraction from her dilemma. She accepts his company, knowing that his attention is like his presence, temporary. When Tony finds herself pregnant, Chris offers to support her. She's certain he feels trapped and his mother is certain Tonya's after his money. Chris knows he wants Tony for the rest of his life. Can he convince her that his intentions are serious and sincere?

Monica is rehabilited, she'll never drink again, and it's the perfect time to get her family back together. To do so she's going to move to Alberta and convince her ex-husband they can work things out. Never mind he's engaged to someone else and they can't stand each other. Ryan just wants to live his peaceful life. But the beautiful woman down the hall keeps showing up on his doorstep instead of drinking he can't turn her away, even if all they do is argue. On the other hand, all the conflict makes the sex hotter. Can they get over their differences, find common ground, and make a relationship? Or are they too unsuited to make it work?

Maria grew up idolizing Eric Thomlin, her older brother's best friend. And as she grew, so did her feelings for him. During a Christmas party, her mother embarasses her and she runs. Eric follows to make sure she's okay, but when things turn intimate, she confesses her true feelings. When Eric hears Maria loves him, he runs. She's too young and too innocent for the likes of him. He's traded that night and that's the end of it. Until he moves home four years later and there she is in his parents' kitchen. Maria's moved on, she'll be engaged as soon as her business is in the black. Or maybe her business is an excuse like her best friends say. When Eric asks for her help with his post-hockey career, and she sees the chance for her dream project. But as she spends more time with Eric, she recognizes her own loneliness. And when her life blows apart, she turns to him to pick up the pieces. Can Eric prove that he's worthy of her love? Or will his fear of hurting her make him run again, this time for good?

Jessa loved Colton four years ago, until he broke her heart after a game of seven minutes in heaven. She's over it now, they can rekindle their friendship as each other's wingman for a Mexican vacation fling with their families. Colton never stopped loving Jessa, but they were too young for a relationship as teens. Their shared vacation could be his chance to prove to Jessa he wants her. Forever. When they return to their real lives will their passion fade?