Hopewell

She ran from structure. Now it's the only thing keeping her together. Eight years ago, Eden Marks escaped her small-town life, her father's rigid rules, and the suffocating expectations of being the preacher's daughter. She vowed never to returnnot to Hopewell, not to the church, and certainly not to Ryan Montgomery, the boy who once threatened to put her over his knee and then disappeared without a word. But when a late-night accident lands her in the ER, Eden comes face to face with the man who walked away. Except Ryan isn't a boy anymorehe's a doctor, steady as stone, and every bit as commanding as she remembers. He offers her structure. Stability. A chance to stop spiraling. But Eden doesn't take well to rules. Not until she finds out what happens when she breaks them. Honor and Obey is a deeply emotional, slow-burn contemporary romance featuring: A broken heroine who doesn't know how to stay A protective hero who always follows through Realistic domestic discipline with emotional weight Sharp banter, raw vulnerability, and powerful redemption arcs Perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Annabel Joseph, and Nora Roberts with a dark twist, this gripping romance explores the healing power of boundaries, the risk of letting someone inand the consequences of pushing too far. Content Warning: This novel includes emotionally intense themes, domestic discipline (spanking), and healing from religious trauma. Reader discretion is advised.

A Small-Town Romance with Discipline, Redemption, and Second ChancesWelcome to Hopewell, Oklahomaa town where second chances come with consequences.When wild-child Alyssa is forced to return home after her parents' sudden death, she doesn't expect to inherit a decaying farm, face her estranged brother, or cross paths with Josh Hodgesthe town's no-nonsense sheriff who's determined to keep her in line.Alyssa has always run from rules, responsibilities, and the pain of staying in one place. But Josh isn't like anyone she's ever known. He's steady, unshakable, and more than willing to give her exactly what she needs when her reckless defiance crosses the lineincluding discipline of the old-fashioned kind.As sparks fly and tempers flare, Alyssa finds herself torn between the girl she used to be and the woman Josh sees beneath the chaos. What begins as a battle of wills becomes a slow-burning, emotionally charged romance filled with grief, growth, and redemption.In this steamy small-town romance packed with emotional tension, sizzling chemistry, and heartwarming grit, love doesn't come easybut it just might be worth staying for.Perfect for fans of: Spanking & domestic discipline romance Small-town second chance stories Strong heroines with emotional trauma Protective alpha males with a firm hand Slow-burn heat with high-stakes heart