Stone River

A clean & wholesome small-town age-gap romance with a father's-best-friend twist, EMT heroine, and a protective, reluctant hero. Expect slow-burn chemistry, emotional found-family moments, and small-town gossip stakes-all on the way to a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love forbidden-ish crush becomes true love, and low-angst, feel-good romance.Some people say it's hard to tell between love or lust. But sometimes, it's not hard to tell at all....Twelve years is a lifetime when it comes to age and love. And if the man is your father's best friend... Well, let's just say unrequited feelings tend to be awkward. But Laney knows what she wants. Who she wants., and she's a firm believer that sometimes a woman just has to go for broke and take a chance.... Rand Mitchell has done everything he can to avoid Laney Wyatt due to his awareness of her and, in a small town, that's not easy, especially when his 911 call results in Laney appearing as his EMT. But it's then, with her blushes and smiles and follow-up visits, that he wonders if maybe he's not the only one fighting his feelings? When tragedy strikes Laney and her family, Rand eagerly steps up to help. But all too soon, help becomes more. With their age difference, her father, and small-town gossip stacked against them-can what they feel really be love?

A clean & wholesome contemporary romance featuring a blind heroine, a recently blinded veteran hero, and a heartfelt tutor/caregiver-to-lovers journey. Expect slow-burn, closed-door (only-kisses) chemistry, themes of healing, independence, and resilience, respectful disability representation, and a thread of suspense-lite danger-leading to a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love protective heroes, strong heroines claiming their freedom, and emotional, uplifting love stories. HOW DO YOU PROTECT SOMEONE YOU CAN'T SEE?Emma Wyatt agrees to tutor a recently blinded, embittered soldier because of the paycheck his brother offers. Blind herself, Emma dreams of independence and freedom away from her overprotective family. But tutoring Ian in all things "blind" isn't easy, especially when the biggest challenge is not falling for the wounded soldier-turned-student who could hinder her dreams of true independence. Ian MacGregor holds his battle with claustrophobia close to his chest, unsuccessfully trying to cope on his own. Ian knows duty, honor, serving his country. So why is he being punished with this very personalized hell? As Ian struggles to strong-arm his phobia, their growing feelings for one another are overshadowed by the danger lurking around them. Ian pushes Emma away, believing she would be better off with someone else, someone sighted--someone able to protect her from the person determined to keep them apart...

Can two tortured souls find solace in each other?A clean & wholesome small-town romance with closed-door (only-kisses) chemistry, wounded-to-healing arcs, and a pulse of suspense-lite. Expect a guarded heroine with secrets, a protective, battle-scarred hero who sees through the walls, emotional recovery, found-family support, and a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love grumpy/protector × wary heroine, trauma-to-trust, and low-spice, high-heart storytelling. Jolie Carter is haunted by secrets from a past she's never revealed. Her friends know nothing of that time or why she moved to town, and she wants to keep it that way. But Nathan Quinn challenges her as much as he intrigues her, and while his interest is flattering, she pushes him away out of deep-seated fear. What would he think of her if he knew her dark past? Nathan Quinn is battle-scarred and tough-as-nails. Maybe that's why he sees through Jolie's lies and evasions. He's been there, and he recognizes the wounded look in her eyes. The pain of whatever she's hiding is eating her up inside and he can't stand by and watch. But it means Jolie tries harder to push him away when he gets close, even as she clutches him closer…

*PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS LEAD ME NOT* A clean & wholesome small-town romantic-suspense (light) with best-friend's-sister and protective bodyguard vibes, a pregnant heroine, and a security-specialist hero. Expect slow-burn, closed-door (only-kisses) chemistry, forced proximity, found-family support, and a protective hero × determined heroine dynamic-plus a missing-person mystery, danger stakes, and a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love guarding the heroine, brother's-best-friend, and low-spice, high-heart stories. Buddies know the unwritten rule: hands off your friends' sisters.Duncan MacGregor is reluctant to team up with his best friend's little sister to search for her missing brother, but Bethany Redd's determination to go it alone doesn't leave him much choice. A Security Specialist, Duncan's worked with plenty of beautiful women, so hands off should be easy. Especially under the circumstances...Bethany literally carries the result of her last relationship, and she blames pregnancy hormones for the absurd feelings she experiences for her brother's gorgeous friend, adding yet another complication to her insanely complicated life. It's her fault her brother disappeared, she has yet to tell her parents they're about to be grandparents, and she has to prepare for the birth. Fall for Duncan? Now? Yeah, right.As Bethany and Duncan battle their emotions and growing awareness of each other, Bethany becomes the latest target for danger, leaving Duncan desperate to protect her and her unborn child while searching for answers. Maybe Duncan came into her life at the right time to keep her safe but in the end--will his failure to find her brother tear them apart?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>best romance books, southern fiction novels new releases, women's fiction by southern writers, romantic drama, southern fiction, southern fiction by southern writers, women's fiction southern drama, romantic drama books, best romance writers, best romance novels of all time, best romance novels 2021, best romance novels 2022, best romance books, complete romance series, Stone River Series, magnolia, Debra Clopton, Nicholas Sparks, Debbie Macomber, Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, Robyn Carr, Sherryl Woods, Cindy Kirk, Jean Oram, Jean Brashear, Jodi Brice, Kay Corriell, Elin Hildebrand, Elana Johnson, Hallmark Movies, Hallmark Channel, Shonda Rhimes, drama, melodrama, sweet contemporary romance, women's fiction romance, romantic women's fiction, southern fiction for women, southern fiction drama, second chance at love, forbidden love, forbidden romance, sibling drama, blended families, wounded hero, blind hero, blind heroine, romance novels with dogs, friendship books, contemporary romance, Kellie Coates Gilbert, sweet romance, saga stories, family relationships, blended families, brotherhood, sisterhood, military romance, ex-military romance, seeing eye dogs, guide dogs, protection services, protection services romance, bodyguard, stalker romance, small town romance, small town America,

Opposites are meant to attract-not collide and implode-right?Morgan has had it with life. She's been cheated on, lied to, and disrespected in the extreme. Now it's time for her to show her family and friends just what she's made of-or rather what her cakes are made of. Winning the Cake-off Competition is her chance to be completely independent and enable her to provide for her family. Nothing is going to stop her. Except, perhaps, the blizzard stalling her trip to the mountain resort where the competition is being held. Knox is as cynical as they come regarding love. As a former hockey player, his bank account and notoriety draw the kind of women who see dollar signs instead of lifelong commitment. But rescuing the beautiful, single mother tugs at his heartstrings and time spent with her leaves him rethinking his casual relationship rule. Maybe she's the kind of woman he's been searching for all along-or maybe she's just as hungry for fame as all the others.

A clean & wholesome small-town Christmas romance with a presumed-dead military hero and a new-mom heroine, delivering second chance feels, closed-door (only-kisses) chemistry, and a thread of suspense-lite hope and reunion. Expect found family, emotional healing, and a protective hero determined to earn back trust-on the way to a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love home-for-the-holidays stories, single-parent stakes, and heart-mending winter miracles.Back from the dead-but locked out of her heart?In the heat of passion, they found each other. Now Tasha must face the world and the consequences of her actions after her baby's father goes missing.Tasha's been down this road before, left to pick up the pieces by a man with a dangerous career. It's part of Owen, who he is at his core. But now that she has a baby to consider, she vows to never make the same mistake again.Owen Redd had a lot of time to think while being held captive while on a mission, but when he escapes and makes his way home to Stone River, everything's changed--including Tasha's feelings for him. He understands her fear-so how can he prove they've received more than one miracle this Christmas?

A clean & wholesome small-town second-chance romance about first loves reunited, single-parent stakes, and the hard work of forgiveness. Expect slow-burn, closed-door (only-kisses) chemistry, emotional family drama, and a redemption arc as two former teen sweethearts face the past to fight for a future-set against the heart-tugging charm of Stone River-on the way to a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love coming home, co-parenting challenges, and low-angst, high-heart stories.Can the tenderness of the present make up for the mistakes of the past?At 17, Rebecca Waites left her parents' home in shame, desperate for more than the life she and Zack Dupre could have with their unborn child. At 27, Becca's return to Stone River is just as dramatic. She's reeling from a divorce and her son's recent diagnosis, unable to tell her family the truth. But thanks to Zack's investigative connections, he knows all and he's angry, believing she's as deceitful and self-centered as the girl who left him so long ago. The depth of Becca's betrayals leave Zack Dupre struggling, and if he has any hope of making a comeback and winning his first love, he has to find a way to get over the past. But the question remains-how do you forgive the unforgivable?

CHRISTMAS AT HOLLY WOOD: A single mom and baker looking to prove herself. An ex-hockey player tired of being used. Secrets that keep them from love.... THEIR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE: A veterinarian who finds herself pregnant while her baby's father is missing. A security specialist fighting to keep the woman he loves from walking away to protect the child they conceived.... SECOND CHANCES: A single mom with a secret. A photographer trying to overcome a sketchy past. Can they find their way back to each other for the son who needs them?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>best romance books, southern fiction novels new releases, women's fiction by southern writers, romantic drama, southern fiction, southern fiction by southern writers, women's fiction southern drama, romantic drama books, best romance writers, best romance novels of all time, best romance novels 2021, best romance novels 2022, best romance books, complete romance series, Stone River Series, magnolia, Debra Clopton, Nicholas Sparks, Debbie Macomber, Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, Robyn Carr, Sherryl Woods, Cindy Kirk, Jean Oram, Jean Brashear, Jodi Brice, Kay Corriell, Elin Hildebrand, Elana Johnson, Hallmark Movies, Hallmark Channel, Shonda Rhimes, drama, melodrama, sweet contemporary romance, women's fiction romance, romantic women's fiction, southern fiction for women, southern fiction drama, second chance at love, forbidden love, forbidden romance, sibling drama, blended families, wounded hero, blind hero, blind heroine, romance novels with dogs, friendship books, contemporary romance, Kellie Coates Gilbert, sweet romance, saga stories, family relationships, blended families, brotherhood, sisterhood, military romance, ex-military romance, seeing eye dogs, guide dogs, protection services, protection services romance, bodyguard, stalker romance, small town romance, small town America,