Briar Run, Kentucky, is where Annie Emerson grew up, where her grandmother Ida raised her. Annie, now a social worker in L.A., left years ago but returns home when Ida’s health fails. She’s devastated to lose her – and shocked to discover how badly the town has deteriorated. But she’s inherited some money and uses it to help rescue Briar Run.Police chief Sky Cordova is dealing with an overabundance of crime, severe budget cuts and a battle over ...
Lottie Rosemount’s top tips for dating:1. Ignore all advances from inappropriate men. Celebrity chef and notorious heartbreaker Rob Beresford can flirt for England, but that doesn’t mean his intentions are honourable!2. Keep your cool. Rob is not a safe bet, so don’t let him see that he gets you hot under your apron!3. If 1) and 2) fail, indulge in a wild fling with said inappropriate man. Because remember: wild nights with no strings attached a ...
For his children’s sake…Ever since his marriage ended, lawyer Matthew Gray has put his social life on hold to become a better father to his kids. But his gorgeous colleague, Jane Prentice, is difficult to ignore. And as they work together on a tough case, it becomes harder and harder for Matt to keep his distance.When she finds herself falling for him, Jane realises she has to tell Matt the real reason she’s been keeping her distance. And their ...
First comes baby, then comes Christmas…and then comes love?Detective Nick Gray loves his baby daughter. But he’s used to police work – not babysitting! So when he suddenly gains custody of the baby, Nick’s life is thrown into chaos. Luckily his neighbour, Bridget, is there to help.As they care for Mandy together, it turns out she and Nick have a lot in common. But is this fun-loving bachelor a candidate for happy ever after? In the season of mir ...
Code Red: Romance! When hotshot plastic surgeon David Wilder agreed to assist temporarily at a small-town hospital, his world was turned upside down by a gorgeous little girl – and her equally captivating mother.Courtney Albright just wanted the best for her daughter Janie. And even though the handsome Dr Wilder seemed as arrogant as they came, she’d overlook anything if he could heal her little girl’s injury.But the single mum definitely couldn ...
An investigation…into love?Arriving at Walnut River General Hospital to investigate charges of insurance fraud, Neil Kane didn’t expect to be popular! To his surprise, though, he soon discovered an unexpected ally in – and an undeniable attraction to – Isobel Suarez.The intriguing investigator was a temptation Isobel couldn’t resist, and even by-the-book Neil couldn’t hide from the sparks they generated. But everything changed once the sexy soci ...
What’s a girl to do when she’s secretly in love with her best friend…and he’s married to someone else?She gets over it. That’s what Amy’s done. Rather than lose Quinn with an ill-timed confession of affection, she’s taken the smart route. She’s eased away from him. Until the day Quinn announces he’s now single. And he wants to help Amy work on a project that will fulfil her childhood dream. How can she say no?Yet daily doses of Quinn remind her ...
He was her best friend Dalton Traub’s back in his home town, opening one of his famous Rib Shacks, and the food’s not the only thing that’s delicious there! Gorgeous Dalton has definitely changed over the years. But one thing has remained constant: his secret love for the beautiful Allaire. Life didn’t work out the way these two best friends had planned, though, especially with Allaire’s disastrous marriage to his dashing brother, Dax.But given ...
Shoulders as broad and strong as TexasThat was Lucita Sanchez’s first thought as Deputy Ripp McCleod rescued her from a crash. Here was a man that a woman could count on. One who wouldn’t betray his wife and leave her with a son to raise alone.But as Ripp investigated her “accident” they realised someone had targeted Lucita – and her son might also be in danger. Though Ripp vowed to protect Lucita with his life, he was wary about offering up his ...
