My daughter’s first day of school is full of surprises. Especially when her new teacher turns out to be my high school sweetheart, the one that got away. When I joined the army sixteen years ago, Harper walked away. Now I’m back, and my only priorities are rebuilding Hickory Falls and raising my little girl. Being a single dad doesn’t mean I’m the lonely lumberjack everyone says I am. But seeing my best friend’s sister for the first time in years has me wanting more. The hurt of past betrayals feels too great to overcome. Giving our love a second chance would mean trusting Harper ...

According to town gossip, I’m a grumpy mountain man. They are right. What I am not is a beach Barbie babysitter. Yet, that is exactly what is going to happen. After 10 years as an Army Ranger, all I want is the peace I find in my mountain cabin. Winter is approaching. I’m looking forward to long hours of reading in front of the fire. What I am not expecting. My best friend asking me to safeguard the woman who means the world to him. All winter long. She is gorgeous. Fashionable. Way too bubbly. AND… from the city. There are so many reasons why this woman is off-limits. Yet, I can’t ...

Three broken veterans find love and healing in this heartwarming ex-military, small-town romance series. Book 1: The Grumpy Mountain Man Eric has returned home after ten years in the Army Rangers to heal his scared body and find peace for his soul. He is looking forward to a long winter spent alone reading by the fire and woodworking. But when sunny Sarah, his best friend's sister, moves in next door unprepared for the cold, things heat up. Book 2: The Broken Billionaire Tom joins Eric in the mountains to heal after a traumatic mission nearly takes his life. Falling for Natalie, his ...

He’s a workaholic billionaire and the boss. She’s a woman with secrets who desperately loves him. When he proposes a fake relationship as part of his vacation disguise, she jumps at the chance to be his special lady, if only for a little while. Abandoned at birth, Fernando knows the pain of being unwanted. Longing for a family, he collected and reformed the unloved "bad boys" from his orphanage. At their annual Bad Boys Club New Year’s Eve gathering, they challenge each other to face their biggest fears and find true love. Sophie has secretly loved Fernando for years. When he admits ...

This is a sweet friends-to-lovers, second-chance, and later-in-life vacation romance perfect for the summer cruise season. Reviewer comment: Join Chad as he woos his best friend with white sand beaches, stunning turquoise waters, and a cruise ship she can't escape from—even if she tries. Thanksgiving date and Valentine’s wedding. Too fast, or right on time. I know, ten years is a long time to be in the friend zone. In my defense, he is my boss, and everyone knows how well doctor/nurse relationships work out. Falling in love with my best friend was unexpected. This is my second chance at...