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Daniel Reed watched with envy as other soldiers around him were falling in love, getting married over the years to their pen-pals - but not him, never him. That would require the introverted soldier to hold a conversation, and he just didn’t have it within him… or did he? Bridget was certain her Prince Charming would never show up on her doorstep. Why should he? She was an overweight school nurse that loved her cats, a hearty meal, and writing her pen pal… until something changed inexplicably between them. If Daniel was afraid to make the first step, then maybe she would? But when ...

Better late than never… Mike ‘Handsy’ Wheeling could fix anything – except his marriage. Honoring his wife’s wishes to leave her alone was killing him slowly. He was so tired of the fighting that he ran, taking an assignment on the other side of the world to get away from her. Put the ‘iron’ on the target… Meredith Wheeling was tired of hurting and frustrated that Mike kept refusing to give her a divorce. They could barely tolerate each other anymore and did not know what possessed her to marry him years ago. When the broken man appears on her doorstep out of the blue, could...

You lack control and just overshot your target… Nick ‘Caboose’ Evans would never admit in a million years that he’d screwed up letting Ivy out of his sights. She was a klutz, washing out of the Academy, nearly destroying government property in the process. He’d lost his temper and his girlfriend in one fell swoop… only to have her rear end his rental car the moment he got to Yonder. Swing around, flyboy, and prepare to take fire… Ivy Quinn saw red as her ex-boyfriend blew past her, driving much too fast. Now a police officer, it was almost enjoyable to pull Nick over… but ...

What happens when your secret crush on a hometown Hero doesn't inspire confidence, security, or romance? Lance Cortes is forever haunted by the infamous charity calendar that turned him into a reluctant heartthrob. But the real kicker? The unforgettable gaze of the stunning woman who won the auction to share a photo op with him. Her eyes sparkled with a mix of mischief and admiration, making him feel like the center of her universe. Blythe Monroe loves a challenge. She’s thrilled to take a picture with the guy who won her heart without knowing it. But when she meets him, things aren’t ...

The ‘wild child’ he once knew was now a woman... Michael Griffin had his entire life planned out, step-by-step, from the moment he earned his first woodchip badge. He loved the idea of honor, duty, and country, having grown up in a patriotic home that believed in serving and giving back… until ‘Typhoon Ruby’ crashed into his world. The ‘boy scout’ was now a cadet at West Point… Ruby Merrick always rebelled against what society dictated, thriving on being an original, standing out in the crowd with a purpose. She dedicated her free time to the community, volunteered ...

Jayson Clark was always the life of the party. He enjoyed goofing off, fooling around, and cracking jokes, all to keep people around him from guessing at his tortured past and the memories that threaten to destroy any peace he could have… until Molly somehow finds out the truth. Molly Goode deals with children all day long as a teacher – so she knew exactly how to handle her flirtatious pen pal, or so she thought. Stumbling upon Jayson’s past unexpectedly, she discovers the vulnerable secrets he keeps hidden away from the rest of the world. Could opening up to him, revealing her own ...

Austin Olivera took pride in being a firefighter, a flirt, and a playboy. He enjoyed the dating game...and then dumping a clingy woman. Playing the field helped hide a longing deep in his soul that flared to life the moment the curvy woman brushed him off like a pesky gnat!

Pumpkin spice, small-town nights, and the boy she swore she’d never love again... Jolie Cunningham knew there was a happily-ever-after waiting for her someday. She grew up seeing it with her parents, her extended family, her friends… but never for herself. You grow, you learn from your past, you pivot, except now she’s made a full circle, facing the one man that broke her heart – Braden. Braden Mitchell had a chip on his shoulder – always had, always will. Soldier, hometown hero, and infallible to most of the town. When you grew up knowing your father was a leader, your mother was...

What happens when the one you least expect steals your heart without you ever knowing who they are? Luke Baird has always kept to the background—never a leader, never the charmer, and certainly not the guy the women of his small town would notice. But when April crosses his path, everything changes, and he blows it. Badly. Now it’s time for the Baird family to get creative if Luke’s going to win her heart. April has spent her whole life fighting to be more than just the pretty face in town. When Luke’s attention focuses on her appearance alone, she shuts him down without hesitation ...

Eyes on the prize! Gage ‘Houdini’ Walters had a terrible secret he was hiding. One mistake had his world crashing down around him, his team rejecting him, and with no way to redeem himself in their eyes. Then she had the nerve to ask him out? There was no way he was even going to entertain dating the person who'd ruined his life - Abby. Apply the airbrakes and come around, Flyboy! Abby York was surprised at the devastation and bitterness in the man’s eyes during their discussion. The news wasn’t easy, but it could be corrected - so why did he look like she’d just broken his heart?...

What kind of friend abandoned you after your first kiss? Gabriel Peña saw Robin’s name on the list of pen pals, and he grabbed at the chance to reconnect with his old friend. He’d known her since seventh grade, their families lived across the street from each other, and he’d ruined it all with one single, stolen kiss. Robin Law couldn’t believe Gabriel had contacted her. This was supposed to be a simple charitable Christmas card to a soldier – not a second chance to talk to a man who was afraid to commit and had rejected her. She’d chased him for years, only to have him up and ...

Let the games begin! Dr. Maura Cambridge was up to her eyeballs in student loans. When the opportunity emerges to wipe the slate clean by participating in a contest, who was she to say no? A wild adventure and a chance to escape before adulting in the ‘real world’ seems ideal… until she was partnered with the brooding soldier who was scowling at her. Jeremy Hood had a bone to pick with everyone, including his skittish teammate. Labeling the world-weary soldier as sour or jaded didn’t seem to be the right description. Everyone has a story and secrets, but when they become too much to...

Natalie Allen is living the dream, launching her own bed and breakfast resort on the coast. She’s fascinated with the idea of being able to live in paradise and the peace it brings to her soul. Sand, sun, flowers, and gentle warm rain – it’s supposed to be the idyllic life. When a hurricane threatens, she is rescued by her ex-boyfriend, Gavin Tanner. Gavin knows that when the storm hits, it’s his job to save the lives of the people who’ve been stranded among the chaos that nature delivers abruptly. When he comes face-to-face with the woman who once broke his heart, he realizes ...

Luke Hody had never met anyone as infuriating as Jillian. She was always trying to ‘one-up’ him, challenging him, and then the moment he asked her out? She laughed?! He was serious, fascinated, and terribly jealous of those Flyboys she was always hanging around. Jillian Clark was sick of Luke’s arrogant attitude. Competitive, irritating, beyond attractive, and completely annoying, like some pest or gnat. How dare he tell her that she wasn’t capable of learning how to pilot one of the planes – and to stay away from her friends! When emotions soar high, how do you tell the girl you ...

Molly Fuentes has had an adventurous life, grabbing every chance at freedom she can. She spends all her free time rock climbing with no emotional entanglements to hold her back. One small mistake, however, and her whole world, both past and present, comes crashing down around her as she stares into the eyes of her rescuer, Caleb Jellison. Caleb never got over his first love – nor being abandoned at the altar. When he discovers that the woman hanging over the precipice is his beloved Molly, her safety and future are quite literally in his hands. Control and fear of commitment were the ...

Could it take eight-seconds for a cowboy to fall in love? Charlotte knows her way around an engine better than she does around a dance floor. Owning the only garage in Ember Creek means long days with grease under her nails and little time for anything else—especially romance. Dresses and small-town gossip never suited her, but wrenches and carburetors? Those she can handle, but then fate steps in. Jack Seguin’s tired of the endless road, the bruises, the crowds that cheer while his body pays the price. One more bull, one more crowd, one more ride… until his gaze snags on a woman in ...

Katherine Cornell-Madison had always been the reliable one in the family. As the eldest child, she strives to lead by example. Volunteering to help those in need and serving as a midwife for those less fortunate – she finds herself suddenly married to a man who is in need of help himself! When Katherine is beginning to develop a fondness for her new husband… she is left a widow. Jeremy Bryant had nothing to offer a woman but his name. With meager funds, an unsteady income, and a job that took him away from home all the time – he was not the greatest catch – except for his looks! ...

K-9 Officer Mason Jones knew the phone call was a hoax being played for Halloween, but he couldn’t risk it either. It certainly didn’t help that the address given was once his… and ex-fiancée’s current residence. Stella Moore could do without more despair in her life, especially after the last several years. Just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse? The police pull up in front of her home – handcuffing her. During a full moon, when frightful witches cackle in the distance, ghosts haunt the shadows, and all sorts of mischief is afoot? What do you do if the monster you...

Marco D’Amato was deep undercover as an informant on one of the biggest cases of his career: taking down the elusive drug lord, Juan Espinoza. He had infiltrated the gang and was part of the top echelon – only to have everything fall apart around him at the worst time… Carmen Hill knew the dark-haired man was trouble. People didn’t act suave, speak, or walk with that arrogant swagger, unless they knew they could back it up… and Marco? Well, Marco could certainly hold his own… despite her bumbling attempts to say hello to the handsome man, and her horrific timing! Couldn’t he? ...

She’s all business. He’s all charm. It's just one little kiss. What's the harm? Dr. Katherine Drake has zero patience for fantasy. Her world is built on logic, hard work, and a schedule that doesn’t include fairy tales. So how does she end up at a comic convention, surrounded by caped crusaders, space wizards, and—oh no—grown men in pony costumes? Alexander Weber may be Hollywood royalty, but he’s tired of red carpets, fake smiles, and love that only lasts until the tabloids move on. When he crosses paths with a woman who isn’t impressed by his fame, he’s instantly intrigued...