He and his partner, Valor, have become experts in searching for bombs, so when he is offered the chance to train at the elite, Disaster City Search and Rescue facility, he jumps at the chance. What he doesn’t expect is to fall for one of the female instructors. Clara Burnette is a decorated K9 instructor at Disaster City Search and Rescue. As a woman in a mostly male-dominated profession, she knows it’s never a good idea to get involved with a fellow cop. The problem is, she can’t seem to avoid the attraction brewing between her and new recruit, Officer Reynolds. Can Adam convince Clara to take a chance on him? What will happen when Adam is summoned back to his previous post? And can these two devoted K9 handlers find a way to be together despite everything that keeps getting in the way? ******* The Lawkeepers is a multi-author series alternating between historical westerns and contemporary westerns featuring law enforcement heroes that span multiple agencies and generations. Join bestselling authors Jenna Brandt, Lorana Hoopes and many others as they weave captivating, sweet and inspirational stories of romance and suspense between the lawkeepers - and the women who love them. The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where lawkeepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, in a mini-series, and you can read them in any order.

    only one weekend. How hard can it be?Mack has one job—to keep his boss’ sister safe. But there’s one tiny complication... Mack has secretly had the hots for Mariah since the day they met. Oh, and one more complication… Mariah doesn’t want a bodyguard.His plan is to keep watch from a distance. But when a case of mistaken identity forces Mack and Mariah to fake a relationship, Mack has a hard time hiding his attraction. Or keeping his mind on the job!The last thing Mariah needs this weekend is a bodyguard… especially not Mack, her brother's super-hunky head of security. Just looking at him puts butterflies in her stomach. But she knows they could never be together. When Mack shows up at the wedding rehearsal she's attending, everyone thinks he's her boyfriend. Hopefully she can ditch the man before he notices how he affects her.The more time Mariah spends with Mack, the more she's drawn to him. But a man like Mack, hardened and tough from life's circumstances, would never want to be with a woman like her who's had an easy life. They have no hope for a future. Right?Will Mack be able to keep Mariah safe even though her nearness short-circuits his brain?Will Mariah's stubbornness be the death of her… literally?FROM THE AUTHOR:You may have seen this story before if you read all of the Christmas anthology, Stockings, Wishes and Christmas Kisses, but there are a few changes and additions in this edition. If you’re a fan of the Limitless Billionaire Romance Series, you’ll enjoy seeing some of your favorite characters. If you haven’t read the Limitless Series yet, don’t worry—this is a standalone romance.Books by Tamie DearenInspirational Billionaire RomanceThe Billionaire's Secret MarriageThe Billionaire's Reckless MarriageThe Billionaire's Temporary MarriageThe Billionaire’s Alternate MarriageThe Billionaire's BodyguardThe Billionaire's Practice KissLimitless Sweet Billionaire Romance Boxed SetSweet RomanceThe Best Girls Series:Her Best Match (free)Best Dating RulesBest Foot ForwardBest Laid PlansBest IntentionsSweet Adventure (Prequel to Her Best Match)Sweet RomanceA Rose in BloomRestoring RomanceCherished by the CowboySweet AdventureChristian RomancePromise of LovePromise of HopePromise of FaithPromises Holiday Family Boxed SetThe Alora Series - YA/FantasyAlora: The Wander-JewelAlora: The PortalAlora: The Maladorn Scroll

    As a homeschool graduate, a small town resident, and the only child of two over-protective parents, she’s dreamed of chasing big dreams. But big dreams take big courage. So in a moment of uncharacteristic boldness, Darby leaves the only life she’s ever known and sets off for California to test her skills in Hollywood. It works...until she runs out of money. That wasn’t part of her spur-of-the-moment plan, and she finds herself stuck in an unfamiliar city with too much pride to call home for help.With limited options, Darby finds herself working for dangerously hot Lennon Dixon, the owner of a downtown Los Angeles tattoo parlor. Lennon needs help and finds it in Darby. What he doesn’t expect is her odd aversion to his place of business...or his attraction to her. As for Darby, to call her new job unfamiliar is the world's biggest understatement. But to call her mutual attraction to Lennon unexpected is a very close second.Previously published as part of the Just One Summer collection.

    He doesn’t want to be hurt again. But their attraction to each other is undeniable. Caroline’s job as personal assistant to billionaire Evelyn Sutton takes her to the family beach house on Palmer Island. She’s looking forward to a few quiet days getting the house ready. She didn’t expect to find her boss’s youngest son swimming in the pool. Pete Sutton plays the spoiled rich guy well. It affords him the privacy to do the charity work that’s important to him. He likes his mother’s PA too much for a quick fling, but dating anyone is out of the question. He’s still licking his wounds from his one and only serious relationship. Neither one of them is looking for love, but can they ignore the chemistry between them when they are stuck together on beautiful Palmar Island? This is a 20,000 word sweet romance novella with no cliff hangers and a HEA. it's the first of the Clean Beach Billionaire series.

    High stakes.FBI Special Agent Justine Gillespie is better at handling bombs than romantic relationships. She goes to Arizona to manage her mother’s affairs and get her settled into a nursing home.A series of misunderstandings lead to her being arrested.Officer Brady Hall’s life changes when he pulls Justine over. She has explanations for everything, but they’re not very believable.When a serial bomber kicks up some chaos, Brady and Justine set their differences aside for the greater good. But will their efforts be enough to save countless lives?

    Isaac had nearly committed to Mary Lou, but there was something about the new girl that gave him second thoughts. Amish bachelor Isaac Fuller knows where he's headed. As the oldest of seven sons, he will eventually take over the family joinery business. As Isaac tries to find out more about the mysterious Hazel, Mary Lou does everything she can to force him into marriage. When his feelings for Hazel grow, he knows he's in trouble. The problem is, everyone expects him to marry Mary Lou. Being the eldest, he's always done the right thing and been an example to his brothers. When Hazel leaves suddenly due to a family emergency, there's no doubt in Isaac's mind she's the one for him. But how can he end his relationship with Mary Lou without breaking her heart?With Isaac under pressure, will he make the wrong decision? Will Isaac find true love with Hazel? Or will his fears and worries about other people keep him from his happily-ever-after?

    And a neighbor who needs cheering.When Leah returns to Alaska after years as a travel writer, she plans to make her log cabin a home. Christmas decorations fill every room. She spreads the holiday spirit by cooking for her neighbor. Having failed at romance in the past, she isn’t looking for love now.After losing his hotel management job right before Christmas, Ben’s staying in a friend’s cabin to lick his wounds and consider his options. The cute woman in the neighboring cabin is appealing, but he may need to leave the state for work. Is there a way for them to have a merry future together?Merrying in Alaska is a stand-alone book that can also be read as book 2.5 in the sweet and clean Alaska Dream Romance series. If you like charming holiday stories, adorable kittens, and happy endings, then you’ll love this novella. Includes two cookie recipes!Buy Merrying in Alaska to bring Christmas joy today!Previously published as a book by Shannon L. Brown.

     When the calm and serenity of her life is threatened by a loud karate instructor upstairs, Kelly Cole goes on the offensive. With his sexy alpha hero personality, Quinn Maverick isn't budging either which makes working in the same small building difficult. A widower with a big secret, Quinn becomes Kelly's protector in a few situations, cementing the connection between them but when she finds out what he's hiding, can she forgive him? When the scars of the past bring out the guilt, can the wounds be healed? ** This is a sweet romance and features no explicit scenes. **

    A freak accident leads to the loss of both jobs and leaves Brooke at the mercy of her new neighbor, Travis Cooper. Brooke can't figure out why Travis is being so nice -- anyone can see he's way out of her league! Travis Cooper sees Brooke as a little sister who needs someone to look out for her. When his friends ask what's going on between them, he assures them -- repeatedly -- that Brooke Valentine is definitely not his type. But if she's not his type, why can't he seem to stop kissing her? Enter Brooke's new boss and friend, Jazz Valenzuela, with a scheme to make Travis jealous. But what will happen when Travis finds out it was all a fake? NOTE: This edition contains significant editorial changes.Don't miss the exciting second book in this series, Not Her Type, available now on Amazon.com!

     Kimberly Rae Jordan Elizabeth Maddrey Autumn Macarthur Lesley Ann McDaniel Lynnette Bonner Heather Gray Jan Thompson The Tenderness of His Love by USA Today Bestselling Author Kimberly Rae Jordan When Tennyson Page gives a struggling single mom and her daughters a helping hand, he never imagines the impact they’ll have on his life. But having been hurt twice before by women he’d helped, Tennyson isn’t sure he’s able to interpret Olivia Duncan’s motives correctly. Is it just gratitude on Olivia’s part? Or is it something more? A Heart Reclaimed by Bestselling Author Elizabeth Maddrey Two landscape architects and former college rivals work together to restore the grounds at Peacock Hill. Will the garden they plant blossom into love? His Father’s Son by USA Today Bestselling Author Autumn Macarthur Can a small-town single mother regain her lost faith and forgive the past, when her disabled child’s father returns, determined to help the son he unwillingly left behind – and the woman he’s never stopped loving? Sink or Swim by USA Today Bestselling Author Lesley Ann McDaniel Still reeling from the dangerous relationship she fled a year ago, Jen Bloom is finally getting her head above water. Her job as a housekeeper at the Inn at Crescent Cove has been a lifesaver, and the inn’s chef—Luke Strong—has become her best friend. But what she really wants now is to manage the inn. Then another woman arrives in town to interview for the management job. Realizing that the woman has her eye on more than just the job, Jen questions her own motives for staying in Crescent Cove. Is it the town…or the promise of love? Angel Kisses and Riversong by Bestselling Author Lynnette Bonner After a career ending injury, Jett Hudson escapes to a B&B in the mountains of Washington. But when he arrives and has to wake owner Salem Finn, who is sound asleep at her desk, he starts having second thoughts about his choice of lodging—even if her messy bun reminds him of a halo, and her soft gaze has a way of making him forget to breathe. Sometimes the river of life takes unexpected turns. And sometimes those turns lead to angel kisses…and Riversong. Skye by Bestselling Author Heather Gray When Skye reaches her limit, she packs a bag and runs away from it all…without realizing what she’s running toward. Sam is the only wrinkle in her plan. What happens when a woman chased by guilt and fear runs headlong into a battle-hardened Marine who isn’t used to backing down? Ask You Later by USA Today Bestselling Author Jan Thompson He lives and breathes expressive art.

     Julie has lived next door to the Martins her entire life, but the days of backyard barbecues and lake vacations ended six years ago. That’s when the feud began. Now, returning to her hometown for the holidays, she has to face not only her parents’ exhausting bitterness, but the agonizing realization that the irresistible guy who just asked her out is in fact a Martin, and therefore off limits. Left to choose between family loyalty and a man who just might be perfect for her, Julie decides she can date Drew as long as they keep things under wraps. But secrets have a way of coming out and love for her family may require the sacrifice of what her heart wants most. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet (but without all the death), the sweet, romantic story of Julie and Drew’s relationship will make you laugh out loud on one page and make your heart ache on the next. It’s a story about loving family, loving yourself, and loving your soulmate—and choosing which one to put first. All That Stands Between Us is a clean and wholesome contemporary romance novel for both teenagers and adults. If you’re looking for an inspirational read about a new adult returning from college for the holidays, this romantic comedy is a great read and promises to be a favorite best seller. Annette K. Larsen is one of the most popular sweet romance authors of recent years. Writing for teen and tween girls, young adults, and women alike, her books can be shared from mother to daughter to grandmother. Any book of hers would be a great gift idea for the book-loving women in your life. Whether she’s writing a historical fantasy series about princesses, or a romantic suspense thriller full of action and adventure, all of her novels have a guaranteed happy ending and plenty of swoon-worthy kisses.

    She's a burned out social worker one step away from a major depression and she needs a fresh start. When she and her sisters Kit and Jane inherit their grandmother's bakery, she doesn't know if she can trust her good fortune or not. Life has taught her that happiness is just an illusion. But the chance to be with her sisters and get away from the heart ache and pain she's faced day in and day out is a chance she's going to take. The fact that they don't know anything about running a bakery won't stop them. With Layla's new life, come new connections and friendships including Michael Bender, a single dad and someone who wouldn't mind getting to know Layla better. She doesn't trust men and she doesn't want to change her mind but Michael's little girl Stella grabs her by the heart and won't let go. When Layla and her sisters realize that there are people who want to see them fail, it will take a lot of heart and courage to keep going. Layla will have to let go of the past in order to grab onto the future if she'll ever find the love she needs.

    No cliffhangers. Epic action, drama, suspense, clean romance, and happy ever afters. Highly rated authors.PART ONE: Shadow PromiseCade Montgomery will always carry the guilt for the men who died on his watch, and he will stop at nothing to find the people responsible. When Piper Collins, his former foster sister and the woman who stole his heart more than ten years ago, resurfaces, things get complicated.Piper Collins left the FBI after her fiancé died three years ago, to find his killer. That search leads her to Atlanta and back to Cade, the man who broke her heart when he left and never returned. When Cade meets with two men who are working for a known drug lord at the bar where she’s working undercover, Piper is disappointed to find he turned to a life of crime instead of being the man of conviction she used to know. But things aren’t adding up, and Piper hopes that, with his help, her fiancé’s killer will be brought to justice.PART TWO: Shadow SecretCruz Ortiz is no longer the man he used to be. After being taken hostage and almost beaten to death by a Venezuelan drug lord, Cruz joins Shadow Force with a new face, a new identity, and a death certificate for his old self. When Shadow Force is tasked with sending someone in undercover, Cruz is the obvious choice.Lydia Ayala is content with her life as a nurse practitioner in the slums of Miami. Sure, her patients tend to be gang members and drug dealers, but she’s confident she’s making a difference in the world. When she’s kidnapped and forced into a marriage, she plans to find a way out of the death sentence. But Cruz Ortiz keeps a watchful eye on her, and her chances to make a break are growing smaller, while the wedding is drawing closer.PART THREE: Shadow FlightRyder Blake is grateful Shadow Force scooped him up before he died a slow death at his desk at the CIA headquarters. After running for his life during a long-term undercover op, Ryder is convinced he’s put his clandestine days behind him. But when a large shipment of drugs and guns goes missing and the Russian Mafia boss who tried to have him killed is implicated, Ryder agrees to take on his old persona and enter a string of underground fights. Only, Jolie Phillips, the office manager for Shadow Force and a woman determined to be an operative, is assigned to the case with him, and Ryder is not a happy camper.A new organization comes to light as Ryder and Jolie travel around the southeast. As they get closer to the answers, the danger escalates, and Ryder and Jolie are running for their lives.PART FOUR: Shadow RescueFormer army and explosives expert Oscar Cortada is rumored to have one or two screws loose due to his infatuation with making things go Boom! But when he and the team stumble upon a container of women, Oscar is tormented by his memories. Oscar volunteers for the job to help Shadow Force uncover the missing people.Ivy Bell never stopped loving her husband while she pursued a career in acting and modeling. Still, after eleven years apart, it seemed they would never find their way back to each other. But when a new role opens up in Atlanta and Ivy arrives on set, she realizes things aren’t what they seem.PART FIVE: Shadow RedemptionLevi Slater has fought crime since his time with the DEA, but never before has he encountered a more evil and sinister group than the Los Caballeros del Camino, The Knights of the Way.Dr. Drew Bellamy has one objective: keep her son safe. But when she’s taken from outside her home and given an ultimatum, she finds herself scrambling and forcing her way out of captivity. When she runs smack into Levi Slater in the woods outside the compound where she was held, she faces a decision—trust him with her and her son’s life or go it alone.

    Storms were not uncommon around Cody Bay but this storm was one Cody Moore would never forget.The only good thing to come from that night was Cody’s friendship with a young doctor who had managed to pull her from the wreckage of a horrendous car accident.A car accident that had taken both her parents’ lives.Cody went to live with her grandparents at Cody Bay in Nantucket until she got married and moved away.Now seventeen years after the accident, Cody’s life is once again turned upside down when her husband leaves her and their two young children homeless, shocked, heartbroken, broke, and alone on a cold rainy winter’s night in Boston.With nowhere to turn Cody’s grandparents encourage her to come home to Nantucket and Cody Bay.Cody Bay has always been a magical place for Cody. Her grandparents told her that Cody Bay attracted the people who needed to be there. It was a place where the lost came to find their way and the place Cody and her children needed to be to re-build their lives and find their way back to happiness.Escape to the beautiful shores of Cody Bay, Nantucket, dotted along the powerful Atlantic Ocean, and fall in love with the Moore family, their pets, and friends as the magic of Cody Bay draws you in. As you delve into the life of Cody Moore hold your breath in anticipation wonderingWill Cody ever be able to let go of the tragic accident that took her parents’ lives?Will Cody be able to overcome her own pain and devastating betrayal to keep strong for her children?Can Cody put her past behind her and let love back into her heart?But then again Cody lives in Cody Bay where anything is possible, and soulmates are drawn to one another.

    It would be so much easier without her special forces code – no man left behind. It’s a cross-country cat and mouse game while maintaining her undercover status. It’s hard to explain why a criminal would go to such lengths for the guy who is determined to throw her behind bars.EVEN ODDS –A plan is hatched to insert the two intelligence officers into the action—under the cover of a fake marriage—painting a target on Raine’s back, enticing the mole out into the open.Damian wasn’t there when his Delta Force brothers saved Raine from the terrorists in Afghanistan, will he be there for her this time when she’s in the sniper’s rifle sights?