US Coast Guard

After failing to land themselves Coast Guard husbands, local women Tabby and Suzy set off from Astoria, Oregon to find a future of their own making. Rescue Swimmer Tad and his rescue-helo Crew Chief Craig have been playing the field together at the bars for years. But when the two women return to town as Coast Guard lifeboat drivers, all roaming thoughts are soon lost at sea-target acquired.

Five tales of romance and rescue. At home, the US Coast Guard rescues thousands of civilians up and down our coasts and inland waterways. The smallest US military service also deploys globally. But no waters in the world are more dangerous than the Columbia River Bar in Astoria, Oregon. Come enjoy five tales of romance, saving hearts and souls in the harshest search-and-rescue environment in America. (Includes exclusive author intros for each story-previously published separately.)

US Coast Guard Rescue Pilot Sly Beaumont lives to fly. Saving lives off the treacherous Columbia River Bar rates as a really cool bonus. As are the fine ladies who flock to the uniform.Petty Officer Hailey Franklin may be new to the USCG cutter Steadfast, but she's a second-generation Coastie and knows all the guy's lines.But when a storm-tossed Christmas rescue throws them together, neither one is ready for the lightning that strikes.