Ex-ballerina Eleanor Patterson is the darling of Manhattan society—until she discovers her pedigree background is a lie. So she heads to sleepy Larkville for answers…. Sheriff Jed Jackson never expected to rescue a stunning woman from a herd of cattle, or to be so fascinated by the vulnerability beneath Ellie's tough city veneer. Yet watching her unwind is irresistible, and as he helps her learn to dance again he wants to give both Ellie and himself a new beginning….
"Ex-ballerina Eleanor Patterson is the darling of Manhattan society--until she discovers her pedigree background is a lie. So she heads to sleepy Larkville for answers. Sheriff Jed Jackson never expected to rescue a stunning woman from a herd of cattle, or to be so fascinated by the vulnerability beneath Ellie's tough city veneer. Yet watching her unwind is irresistible, and as he helps her learn to dance again he wants to give both Ellie and himself a new beginning..."--P. [4] of cover.
Broken things can’t be fixed… Or can they? Officer and single dad Mike Harrison doesn’t believe in second chances. Ever. That is, until he learns that his former best friend—gorgeous green-eyed car mechanic Georgie Bennett—is back in town. Unfortunately, she’s also a suspect in a recent break-in! But it’ll take an old classic car to show Mike and Georgie that almost anything can be restored with a little patience…and a whole lot of love.
Read the Review! This is a book about relationships. It's the tale of one woman's slow awakening to what she's done to herself in allowing her relationship with her overly possessive mother to dictate the course of her life. It's about the mother whose manipulation pushed her daughter into marriage with a man she did not love, the husband who is a victim of that union, the precious children who suffer but eventually thrive, and the handsome southerner who sets the change in motion. Anyone who has ever resented a parent's manipulation or, even once, thought about leaving a marriage will find Sheila's dilemma a compelling one. Harried career women. sandwich generation moms, and anyone wondering how they strayed so far from their real selves will identify with Sheila's long-repressed spirit as it embarks on the slow dance of connecting with the person she once was.
They Said That A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity Didn't Come Twice… But when Kelsey Graham stepped off the bus in Maple Junction, Wisconsin, for their high school reunion, Ethan Taggert decided that whoever "they" were, they were wrong. Ten years ago she'd shouldered the blame for a car accident that was not her fault, and she'd been run out of town for it. Now she was back and it was time to set things right. Ethan's now the sheriff of Maple Junction, and he realizes he never should have let Kelsey go the first time. This could be his second (and last?) chance at happiness…if Kelsey will let him help. Maybe, just maybe, she'll see that he's the man she should have been with all along.
Now Available from USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, Hope Ford Knox Police Force - The Complete Romance Series - The Recruit I'm his instructor… and I'm fifteen years older than him. I've worked heard on the police force and at the academy to be a success. I can't just throw that away for some twenty year old… No matter how hot he is. The Captain My father died and I spent a big part of my life taking care of my mom and siblings. So much so, that I knew I never wanted to get married and have kids. But fate had something else in mind. Because of one night, my life was flipped upside down. And everything I said I didn't want... became the one thing I would fight for. In Love With The Agent. Chrissy is a confident, strong, beautiful, curvy woman. I knew the first time I saw her, when she walked into the middle of my undercover case, that she would be mine. Now, I just have to convince her of it. Each Steamy, Sweet, Short Story has an alpha man, curvy woman and a happily ever after.
Alexander Hamilton, a second-generation law enforcement officer is deeply ingrained in the fabric of the law. Raised beneath the enduring shadow of his father, a steadfast small-town police chief, Hamilton's life has been molded by relentless scrutiny, exacting standards, and towering expectations. However, an unforeseen injury sustained in the line of duty thrusts him into a realm far darker and more illicit than his father ever confronted. Amidst the outskirts of town, Molli Sitara finds herself entangled in the gritty world of illegal and illicit activities. The allure of quick money and easy access to drugs draws her into a life of loveless transactions. Yet, her reality takes a perilous turn when an ill-fated night brings her face-to-face with a formidable figure—Officer Hamilton. With his piercing green eyes and a tangled history, Hamilton's presence stirs up memories of their shared past, where love and passion were once shared. As their worlds collide once more, Hamilton discovers that Molli is not only caught in the crosshairs of her own precarious choices but also targeted by a ruthless cartel captain and former lover. Fueled by a desire to safeguard Molli and driven by an unwavering commitment to justice, Hamilton must navigate the treacherous line between his duty as an officer and the growing passion he feels for his first love. Racing against time, he's forced to confront the shadows of his town, unraveling a web of corruption that threatens to consume everything he holds dear, all while protecting the one woman who has ignited his heart again. Hamilton is a single POV, second chance, small town, forced proximity, cop/hero romance containing dark themes. Content warnings are available on the author’s website. Keywords: Law enforcement romance, small town police drama, childhood friends to lovers, high school sweethearts reunited, dark underworld escapades, officer-hero dynamics, first love rekindled, cartel conflict, justice versus love, moral dilemmas, high stakes suspense, forced proximity, second chance at love, contemporary cop drama, passionate reconnection, emotional and moral complexities, small town secrets, navigating duty and love, overcoming past challenges, emotional rollercoaster in romance, forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers tension, secret romance, love triangle intrigue, protective lover, undercover romance, heart-wrenching choices, forbidden passion, betrayal and redemption, love against all odds. You’ll enjoy this series If you like these authors: Mariana Zapata, Vi Keeland, Tessa Bailey, Kristen Callihan, K. Bromberg, Meghan Quinn, R.S. Grey, Kendall Ryan, J. Daniels, L.J. Shen, Corinne Michaels, K.A. Tucker, Aly Martinez, Abbi Glines, Alice Clayton, J. Kenner, Karina Halle, Lauren Blakely, Mia Sheridan, Samantha Young, S.C. Stephens, Kristen Proby, Melody Anne, Katy Evans, Colleen Hoover, Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen, Penelope Douglas, Sally Thorne, and Helena Hunting.
Three years ago, Dawson Crawford, the son of a wealthy San Diego family and the star of the Ashland University drama program, vanished without a trace. Despite a pair of phone calls informing the Crawford family that their eldest son had been kidnapped, the police have discounted that information and have concluded that the young man left town on his own accord. Now, the young mans mother has hired Caitlin Logan, a PI from Del Mar, California, to investigate the disappearance of a young man whose life was far more complicated than either his family or the police were aware.
When wayward Californian Tom Jetts rolls his broken-down car into remote Pick, Kentucky, he finds himself in a town among friends, enemies, and lovers who are playing out tales as old as the prehistoric soil beneath their feet. And if Tom can elude the whispered suspicion and murderous secrets that blanket Pick like an ancient swamp forest, he may have found a place he can call home. Bringing to life a cast of eccentric, unforgettable characters, Lana Witt weaves a tale of epic dimension in a small rural town definitely worth a visit.
The gripping and emotional Code Zero police drama series is now available as a 3-book collection. Each book takes you into the lives, loves and conflicts of three individual police officers from the same station in a South Wales city. Read together, their stories cross over between books as each officer tries to navigate a tenuous work-life balance in a world determined to conspire against them. Contemporary and hard-hitting, the Code Zero collection wrestles themes of mental health, family conflict, secrets, mistrust, and domestic suspense. Read all three books in the heart-wrenching completed series with this trilogy boxset. "Like no other series I have read before. A real treat." "Realistic characters and believable plots that move quickly." "Few authors have the ability to tell a story with the intensity Dyer does."