Contemporary Romance

A woman who learns her marriage was a sham. A man widowed in an instant. Two damaged souls who unexpectedly find love . . .

Tenley Thompson came from a broken home. Raised in poverty, she puts herself through college and lands a prestigious job at a New York publishing house. She weds an old monied Wall Street stockbroker—only to learn her husband is a bigamist. Fleeing New York, she goes to Maple Cove, where her college roommate lives, hoping a visit to the quiet Oregon coastal town will bring her solace and help her complete the novel she has started.

Firefighter Carter Clark lost his pregnant wife to a sudden aneurysm five years earlier. He is ready to shed the shadow of mourning and begin to live life again. When introduced to Tenley, the sudden, sizzling attraction gives him hope that he has found the soulmate he has longed for.

Though reluctant to become involved so quickly after her annulment, Tenley is drawn to the handsome firefighter, realizing he’s one of the good guys. Their whirlwind romance is celebrated by their friends, but it doesn’t sit well with one citizen in the Cove.

Will Tenley run to protect the only man she’s ever loved—or will she stay and fight for Carter and the happiness they both deserve?

A woman who has experienced one too many betrayals—and the man who has always loved her. A second chance to throw the dice . . . and risk everything for love . . . .

High school student Dylan Taylor wants to sink permanent roots into Maple Cove, his hometown situated on the Oregon coast. His girlfriend, Willow Martin, prefers to pursue her passion for art, stretching her wings and living abroad. The pair agrees to go their separate ways after graduation though they secretly believe they will always love one another. But Dylan also leaves the Cove after his family is tragically killed by a drunk driver, joining the army and serving as a military policeman in various posts around the globe.

A dozen years later, Dylan makes his way back to Maple Cove and is elected sheriff. Willow, after another bad breakup and the death of her beloved grandmother, returns from abroad to her hometown—and sparks fly between the couple.

Dylan believes fate has brought them together again and looks at Willow’s return as an opportunity to renew their romance. Willow, burned one too many times by unfaithful men, does her best to push her former flame away, telling him they are adults now and very different people from the teenagers who were once madly in love.

The more Willow is around him, though, the more she believes Dylan is the one who got away. 

Can she risk her heart one more time in the hopes of finding her soulmate—or will Willow deny the love that still exists and leave the Cove for good?

Beyond healing discipline lies a love bound by intricate ties.

Over 200,000 pages read in the first month. Discover the high-heat, green-flag series that readers are calling the next obsession for fans of Rachel Reid and K.M. Neuhold.

Miles Bennet is drowning. Newly divorced and with his self-worth in tatters, he seeks the one thing he has never allowed himself: to let go. He goes to Shimizu looking for a temporary escape, but he finds Darren. Darren is a professional whose gentle authority and warm, protective gaze offer Miles a lifeline he did not know he needed.

Darren provides a sanctuary of trust, discipline, and intricate rope work. But as he guides Miles through the art of surrender, the rules of their arrangement begin to shift. Miles came for the structure of the sessions. He stayed for the man holding the line.

In this world of "50 Shades intensity" and "Shane and Ilya heart", Miles must decide if he is ready to trust the one man who can see his deepest vulnerabilities and his greatest desires. Even in a place built on professional boundaries, some connections are inescapable.

Now Available in Audio Experience the emotional depth of Miles & Darren's story in a whole new way. Narrated by Tyler Laux, this "own-voice" performance brings every evocative moment and high-heat session to life. Laux’s spicy and immersive narration captures the protective warmth of Darren and the vulnerable strength of Miles, offering a listening experience as intense as the story itself.

Heat Level: 5 out of 5. No Red Flags. Guaranteed HEA/HFN.

A chef digging her way out of debt. A doctor making a huge career move. Two dedicated professionals who think they are too busy for love . . . .

Viviana Romano leaves her small East Texas town after high school graduation and lives with relatives in Tuscany for three years, learning to cook the food of her ancestors. When she comes home from her years abroad, she lands a job at a steakhouse in Dallas, falling for a moody chef who winds up sinking Vivi into massive debt. Four years later—and finally debt-free—Vivi returns to her hometown and takes over Romano’s, her parents’ pizza parlor, with ambitious plans for the restaurant.

As a boy, emergency room physician Ford Carpenter spent summers in Sugar Springs with his aunt and uncle, who were childless and always treated Ford as if he were their son. Facing burnout from eighteen-hours days managing a busy Houston ER, he agrees to go into practice with his uncle, eager to practice a different kind of medicine.

While reclaiming his life and settling into Sugar Springs and a slower pace of life, Ford begins a romance with a reluctant Vivi, who is drawn to the handsome doctor and yet hesitant to commit to a relationship after being burned in the past.

Will Vivi be able to risk her heart and find a future with Ford—or will the demons of her past doom their relationship from the start?

A woman ready to make a fresh start in life after a double tragedy. A man returning to his hometown, eager to serve his community. Two people not looking for a relationship—much less love—and finding life is better when it’s shared . . .

Deb Busby’s life implodes when a stalker causes her to be fired from her job—and when she lets him know she has no interest in him—he murders her parents. Seeking to escape her past and her enormous grief and guilt, Deb changes her name to Hope Keller and moves to the small town of Sugar Springs, purchasing the practice of the local veterinarian.

Gideon Ross had hopes for playing in the NFL until a knee injury changed his career trajectory. Becoming a detective in Dallas, Gideon is eventually given the opportunity to return to his hometown and take over as its chief of police. Divorced for a decade, he has no plans for dating, much less marriage—until he meets Dr. Hope Keller.

But Gideon’s police instincts cause him to look into Hope’s background. As his relationship with Hope heats up, he hesitates to tell her he knows about her past because he worries that it might impact their future.

Can Hope find peace in a new place and heal emotionally—and is Gideon Ross the man for her?

A woman betrayed and cast adrift. A man ready to prove himself professionally. Opposites who don’t match up on paper—and yet they find they are a perfect match . . .

Nova Turner was tossed out by her fundamentalist parents when she turned up pregnant at fifteen. Taken in by her bohemian artist aunt, Nova gives birth to Leo, who becomes the light of her life. Hit by a double whammy—her live-in lover betrays her and her beloved Aunt Rain dies in a car accident—Nova finds herself inheriting Rain’s house in Sugar Springs, Texas.

Cole Johnson’s storied football career as a Texas Longhorn came to an end when he tore up a knee. He shifts his focus from playing to coaching. After a decade as an assistant, he’s offered the chance to become the head coach and athletic director at Sugar Springs High School.

Sparks fly when Nova meets the handsome coach, the man her son is itching to play football for. Cole teaches Nova about the game of football—and things heat up between them.

Can an unconventional artist and single parent find happiness with a workaholic coach who’s always played by the rules?

A woman smarting from the betrayal of her fiancé. A man changing directions in his career. A threat that will come between their new love . . . 

Former Olympic gold medalist Rory Addison suffers a career-ending injury when she is shot by a stalker while competing on the ice. After a long rehab, Rory earns her college degree and begins a new career in education. Her world comes crashing down again when her fiancé is disgraced by a huge scandal. Painted by the brush of his misdeeds, she resigns her position and is hired to teach high school history in the small East Texas town of Sugar Springs.

Walker Cox remained in Dallas after graduating from law school, eventually making partner at a high-profile firm. He walks away to return to his hometown, where he takes over his retiring father’s law practice.

When Rory is reluctant to begin a relationship with Walker, her grandmother tells Rory not to let her past color her future and encourages her granddaughter to give the handsome attorney a chance. Things heat up quickly between the pair, and they make plans for a wedding, even as Rory considers a career beyond teaching.

Will Walker and Rory begin their future together as man and wife—or will someone from Rory’s past spell doom for their relationship?

A woman with a secret occupation. A man ready for a new challenge. Work brings them together—and then love blossoms between them . . .

High school teacher Paige Laramie has been secretly writing screenplays under the name Laramie Fisher in her free time. She sells a couple for a moderate fee, but she strikes gold when Hollywood’s hottest superstar buys her latest effort and decides to shoot the film in her hometown of Sugar Springs.

Former stuntman and model Tanner Haddock jumped to roles on the big screen, but he’s always been someone who pushes himself creatively, seeking new challenges. Tanner’s ready to move into directing—and finds the perfect script to star in and make his directorial debut. 

He just didn’t count on falling in love with its beautiful, quirky writer.

Can two people from very different worlds find common ground—and find lasting love?

A man haunted by the death of his fiancée. A woman whose athletic career was cut short. Two people adrift, seeking to find a place in their community—and finding one another—and love …

Assistant district attorney Sawyer Montgomery is overwhelmed with grief after losing his fiancée in an unsolved hit-and-run. He throws himself into his law career until he reaches his breaking point. Sawyer decides to return to his hometown of Hawthorne, Texas, where he has family and friends who can support him as he begins to seek a better balance between work and his personal life.

WNBA player Paisley Roberts has won basketball championships at every level, even playing for Team USA and earning Olympic gold medals three times. A cheap shot by a jealous player ends her playing days, and she finds a fresh start, landing a job as the head basketball coach of the Lady Hawks high school team.

When Sawyer and Paisley meet, she is closed off. As a former foster child who was never adopted, Paisley has never trusted—much less loved—anyone. Sawyer’s easygoing nature and ability to see the best in others breaks through her tough exterior, though, and she finds herself opening up to the handsome lawyer, even believing they may have a future together. 

Their relationship faces challenges along the way, however, as both begin to heal emotionally while trying to balance work obligations and career pressure, all under the watchful eyes of their small town.

Can Sawyer and Paisley let go of the ghosts from their pasts and realize that they are better together, thanks to the power of love?