Book #3

Book #1 The Protector, Book #2 The Royal. Any soldier who gets out of the service with his life should be happy to leave danger behind. Though his army brothers are content running their new business in Maine, Kendric "Bob" Evans isn't ready to give up the fight. He's been supplementing his hours with covert rescue missions organized by the FBI. But his latest charge may be more than he bargained for. Marlowe Kennedy is on a routine archaeology dig in Thailand when she's arrested for drug trafficking. She has suspicions about the true culprit, but even when she's rescued from prison, there's nothing she can do about it without proof. Her protective bodyguard's only objective is to keep her safe until they cross the border into friendly territory. The best way to do that? Travel as man and wife. After returning to Maine, as Bob and Marlowe navigate this treacherous terrain with the help of their friends, they face vengeful authorities, a vindictive frame job, and perhaps most important of all--turning their fake marriage into something real.

BOOK #3

*REPUBLISH* (ORIG 09/15) Book #1 Full Measures, Book #2 Eyes Turned Skyward. Lt. Grayson Masters is focused on graduating the Apache helicopter course, and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate Samantha Fitzgerald distracting him. While her smart mouth and free spirit are irresistibly irritating, he can't deny their off-the-charts chemistry, no matter how hard he tries. Lt. Grayson Masters is focused on graduating the Apache helicopter course, and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate Samantha Fitzgerald distracting him. While her smart mouth and free spirit are irresistibly irritating, he can't deny their off-the-charts chemistry, no matter how hard he tries. Falling in love is something neither Grayson nor Sam can afford, and when that line is crossed and secrets are exposed, they'll learn that sometimes it's the answered prayers that will put you through hell.

Book #2

Book #1 The Hero She Needs. Shepherd "Shep" Barlow left the military behind. All he wants is to stay on his Colorado mountain. He especially likes to avoid people. Then his former commander arrives, asking him to risk his life on a mission to Central America. A mission to rescue the archeologist daughter of the President of the United States. Once a member of a covert Ghost Ops team, Shep has the skills to rescue Ms. Sinclair. And as much as he wishes otherwise, he can't leave an innocent woman in danger. Hayden Sinclair loves her work. It keeps her far away from the phonies in Washington D.C. But when she's abducted from her archeological dig in Nicaragua, she's plunged into a life-or-death situation. Her captors plan to use her as a bargaining chip, and Hayden knows she has to escape. What she never expected was to collide with the world's grumpiest rescuer. On the run in the jungle with six and a half feet of rugged, scowling man, she finds Shep rude and annoying. But as her captors ruthlessly hunt them, she also discovers a man who'll risk his own life to protect hers. Neither of them are looking for love, especially when they have to fight to survive besides, there could never be a happy ending for the daughter of the President and a grumpy soldier, could there?

After her fiancé abandons her, Rebecca Hilty finds herself beekeeping in Montana and dreaming of inheriting Caleb Graber's farm. But Caleb's great-nephew and heir, Jacob, wants the land all to himself. Forced to work together, Rebecca and Jacob are determined to prove their worth, until Caleb declares an inheritance requirement that shocks them both! Now Rebecca is faced with an impossible choice-marry Jacob or lose the farm.

BOOK #8 

Start with Promise Lodge. Long-time residents of Promise Lodge welcome a wave of newcomers that includes a potter who's come to help an expectant couple, and a dairy expert ready to manage the herds on the expanding Burkholder farm. Then there's Isaac Chupp, the son of an unyielding Bishop from nearby Coldstream. Isaac has recklessly rebelled against his dat, and his reputation precedes him. Now he seeks a fresh start, applying for work at Dale Kraybill's bulk store. Proving himself reliable while Dale takes off for his wedding trip is Isaac's bold first step. But more miraculous awakenings may come as he settles into the warm new light of the faithful community. And while Promise Lodge celebrates an abundance of newborns as summer turns to fall, Isaac discovers a kindred soul who has her own share of challenges. In helping her, he just may find his true purpose in loving selflessly, building up, and giving back.

A submerged car is pulled from the bottom of the lake. The driver has been shot in the back of the head and no other bodies are found. Only the legendary Dragon's Heart remains inside. When it rises to the surface, greedy collectors from around the world gather. They'll stop at nothing to gain possession of the priceless artifact. Only one person stands in their way. Zoey Phoenix remembers nothing about her early childhood; her mother's desire to leave those years behind never worried her...until she's almost killed in a hit and run and, days later, her mother disappears. Now Zoey fears her family secrets won't stay buried long. She has no idea who tried to murder her or why, but she's determined to unravel the dangerous truths of her past--before they claim her future.

When sales rep Gabrielle Hammond wound up pregnant after a very out-of-character fling at a convention, she was sure Ryan Taylor would want no part of fatherhood. Now, two years later, the wealthy rancher has discovered Bella is his, and he is proposing marriage to Gabby--right away! Wary of his offer, Gabby agrees only to spend some time on the Taylor ranch, to let the daddy get to know his daughter. But the closer Gabby gets to Ryan, the harder it is to fight the hunky cowboy's appeal.

ER nurse and single mom Sarah Schaffer is always helping others-even on vacation. When Hatchet Lake needs her help after a storm, Sarah jumps in, even while she's planning her next move with her son. What she's not prepared for is her connection with army medic turned contractor Desmond Torres. Sarah doesn't do commitment, and she's always on the move, so short-term is all she can offer him. But the more time they spend together, helping the town and at her friend's ranch, the more Desmond breaks down the wall around her heart.

Asa Fortune's close to owning the ranch of his dreams. There's only one problem: the seller's demand that to buy her family homestead, Asa must have a wife! Enter Lily Perry, who will do anything for her best friend-even temporarily become his bride. An orphan who grew up in foster care, Lily's used to being on her own. But as the pair makes the ranch a true home, can they admit that they've found their oasis in one another?

Riding shotgun with a chatty blonde ten years his junior isn't Kipp Starr's first choice. Despite his attraction to pretty Beatrice Hollister, Kipp feels they have little in common. But to show his gratitude for the Hollister family's Christmas hospitality, he agrees to accompany Beatrice on the drive to his home state of Idaho. Beatrice doesn't know if she's more excited about meeting her estranged grandmother-or driving Kipp home to his ranch. Secretly, she's attracted to him, but a long-distance relationship is hard to navigate. When they're stranded by the wintry weather, their attraction becomes hotter than July. And Kipp finds himself wondering whether to pump the brakes-or trust in love for the long haul.