Gallant Lake Stories

She doesn't need a man, but she could use a friend. A charming romance of learning to stand on your own-and falling in love. When the new director of security, Nick West, arrives at Gallant Lake Resort, Cassie Smith's carefully protected life is turned upside down. The handsome ex-cop insists on teaching her self-defense, and as Cassie learns she can indeed make it on her own, she starts wondering if she wants to! But when Cassie's safety is threatened, she must choose: continue running from her past . . . or take a stand for a brighter future.

She was hired to design his house. Instead she created a home. Interior designer Amanda Lowery can turn Blake Randall's crumbling castle into a Gallant Lake showplace. But helping the real estate mogul with his guarded heart and his troubled, orphaned nephew? A much bigger challenge. With demons in her own past, Amanda yearns to help them both heal. But will she find the family and safety she's craved…or become a Christmas casualty in Blake's latest business plan?

She's ready to shed her good-girl ways... "You're all about following the rules now? "Pity." Mackenzie Wallace hopes there's still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams's upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she's back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush-not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie's protests. But will their new personas work together-especially when Dan's secret is exposed?

Is he—and his town—ready for her? Is he ready to have his mind—and heart—changed? Ambitious real estate developer Brittany Doyle wants to bring Nate Thomas's quiet Catskills town into the twenty-first century. Nate is dead set against her proposed plan, fearing it will destroy his mountain community's rich heritage. But the more time he spends with Brittany, the more she is winning his heart. He just hopes he's not heading for heartbreak.

A new neighbor was not part of her plan Is there room for one more in her carefully guarded world? Jillian Coleman has carefully constructed a haven for herself, complete with therapy dog Sophie to ease her anxiety and panic attacks. But when intriguing developer Matt Danzer shows up asking for access to a road that runs through her land, Jillie finds her stand-alone resolve starting to crumble. Up till now, a predictable life was all she could hope for. But Matt made her realize playing it safe was not all it was cracked up to be… From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Gallant Lake Stories Book 1: A Man You Can Trust Book 2: It Started at Christmas... Book 3: Her Homecoming Wish Book 4: Changing His Plans Book 5: Her Mountainside Haven

His biggest rival Is becoming his greatest temptation Julie Brown wants golf lessons? For golf pro Quinn Walker, Gallant Lake Resort's cheery yet determined manager is a thorn in his side. But the widowed single dad begrudgingly agrees to teach his sassy coworker the game he loves. As their lessons progress, Julie disarms Quinn in ways he can't explain...or ignore. A second chance at love is as rare as a hole in one. Can these rivals at work tee it up for love?

Pregnant after a one-night stand... That's a recipe for chaos this Christmas! Just thinking about that night makes Jade Malone blush! For now, Jade is focused on her new bakery and soon, raising her new baby. When Jade's one-night stand, Trent Michaels, unexpectedly shows up, it's as obvious as baking baklava with honey that their chemistry is real. Until Jade's fierce independence clashes with Trent's doubts about fatherhood. Is their magic under the mistletoe strong enough to make them a forever family?

She rescues animals in need Maybe she could save him, too Feeling more beast than beauty, web designer Olivia Carson hides her physical and emotional scars behind an isolated country life. Only her beloved rescue animals breach her guard. Until a farmhouse remodel brings city-boy contractor Tony Vello crashing into her quiet world. They share similar past pain, and undeniable attraction. But as Olivia's beloved rescue kittens and horses...and her tender kisses...melt the walls around his heart, will he stay once the job is done?