Deputy Wyatt Jordan isn't sure he’s sticking around Evansville, Texas much longer. The oil boom is winding down, the oil camps are closing and he’s stuck working nights, which he hates. Until he gets a call from a damsel in distress. Nurse Jolie Guenther has just moved into the house by the cemetery with her roommates. If the location isn't eerie enough, she starts hearing strange sounds at night. Luckily, the cute deputy she’s encountered a few times is available to help any time she needs him, whether he’s rounding up trespassers, taking her shooting or making her a brisket. A series of crises throw them together, so they work side by side to help their neighbors, finding that the more they build on each other’s strengths, the deeper their feelings go. This good-hearted, hard-working woman is reason enough to stay right where he is. Blame It on the Texas Stroll is book 6 in the Lost in a Boom Town series Book 1: Waltz Back to Texas Book 2: That Wild Texas Swing Book 3: Two Step Temptation Book 4: The Cowboy's Promenade Book 5: Circle on Home Book 6: Blame It on the Texas Stroll Book 7: Twirling with Trouble Keywords: small town romance, law enforcement romance, Texas romance

When her best friend is kidnapped in Africa, Dr. Liv Olney must return to the scene of her own horrific captivity. The only man she trusts is former Army Lt. Gerard “Del” Delaney, the man who rescued her. Even with him, she can't relinquish control of her emotions, needing to keep painful memories at bay. In exile after a court martial that stripped him of everything, Del misses his son and his country. When Liv asks for help, his instinct is to turn away. But her courage reaches out to him and he cannot refuse, especially when she promises that she can help clear his name so he can go home. Together they travel to Africa, where they fight warlords and monsoons, and learn to trust and hope that, together, they can find happiness and peace.

Everyone loves to get away to the beach for a holiday. But what about the people who live there year-round, who work there in the hotels and restaurants? Meet the people who live and love on Avalon Island in these three full-length novels. Three complete novels set on the Texas Coast Avalon True Single mother Brioney Dawson has learned about responsibility the hard way, working as a maid in the motel in the small beach town of Avalon Island, Texas and looking after her younger brother. Local jack-of-all-trades Blue Maddox was her sister's high school boyfriend, but stayed behind when she went off to college. He's now drawn to Brioney, admiring her drive, her determination to give her daughter the best life she can. But will Brioney look past his beach-bum facade to see who he really is? Avalon Forever Fitz Dawson has come home to Avalon Island after a stint in the army. After raising his brother and sisters when their dad died, his responsibilities are done. It's time to follow his own dreams, which include remodeling an old motel on the north, less touristy, end of the island. It will take a lot of money and effort, but it will mean he can stay on the island he's loved and missed. Rachel Hamilton isn't surprised when Fitz turns up at her front door when he comes back to town. They've always been friends and since high school, have added "with benefits" to the description. She often wonders what might have happened between them if his dad hadn't died, if he hadn't been left with the responsibility of raising his siblings, if he hadn't thought his best option for providing for them was the army. She has dreams of a happily ever after, but he wants to live life on his own terms. She has to show him that she can take care of herself, and him, if he needs it. Can she turn their friendship into benefits for her? Avalon Hearts Jessamy Dawson couldn't wait to get away from Avalon Island and start living her life. Nine years later, a political scandal chases her from that life, and the only place she can find sanctuary is the home she couldn't wait to escape. Logan Marlowe is a hardworking single dad, working two jobs to pay child support. His son is the most important person in the world to him, and he hasn't dated since his divorce. But when Jessamy walks into his life, her own a disaster, he knows she's the one. She doesn't want to get involved after her affair with a senator exploded so publicly, and she certainly doesn't want Logan to know of her failure. He's sexy and sweet and makes her feel good--and she can't stay away. Until his ex recognizes Jessamy, and her secrets, and her sanctuary, are exposed once again. Keywords: friends to lovers, single mom, single dad, small town romance, small beach town romance, beach romance, beach read, friends with benefits, scandal

Single mother Juliana Kendrick moves to Texas when her soldier husband is killed. With no family of her own, she is welcomed and absorbed into the family of his best friend, Grady McKenna. A year has passed, and she’s as much a part of Evansville, Texas, as any of the McKennas. She’s running his sister Sage’s bed and breakfast, is involved in the school, and is falling in love with rancher Trace McKenna, Grady’s older brother. Trace’s ex has remarried and wants to take his daughter hundreds of miles away. He doesn’t want his daughter to live with his flighty ex and her shady new husband, and feels his only choice is to marry to win custody. He can’t think of a better candidate than Juliana. But he’s so scarred by the whole divorce, he knows he can never love again. Can Juliana remind him how to find happiness? keywords: single dad, single mom, grumpy sunshine, cowboy romance, small town romance, small Texas town romance

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS PART OF STARFISH SHORES CHRISTMAS ANTHOLOGY After a break-up with her high school sweetheart, Harley Blume retreats to her brother's home in Starfish Shores to lick her wounds and figure out what she's doing next. But her brother is in the Coast Guard reserves and heading out of town, leaving her in the care of Liam Channing, his best friend since they played college football together. She's never been able to keep her tongue in her mouth when good-looking, easy-going Liam is around. How is she going to find her way if she can't keep her balance?

As the vet of Evansville, Texas, Noah Braun is in demand, but when he's not on the job, he keeps to himself. He has his hands full with his unemployed brother and his disabled sister, and now his father is coming home from prison. As if his life isn't in enough upheaval, Miranda Bonner, his high school sweetheart who left when his father went to prison, has come back home. Miranda has returned to Evansville after living the life she'd always dreamed of. She attended a top-tier university, traveled the world, fell in love with a man who could afford to give her whatever she wants. One visit home, one chance meeting with Noah, and nothing in her new life satisfies her anymore. She wants to see if she can be happy in Evansville, but will Noah give her another chance when she left him at the lowest point in his life? Keywords: high school sweetheart, reunion romance, vet hero, second chance romance, small town romance, small Texas town romance

Hearts on Ice They were America's sweethearts on ice, winning gold medals and the hearts of fans. Then fame went to her head, and she left. Now she's back, disgraced, asking to work with him again. No one has hurt him as bad as she did. But he can’t hold back the flood of memories—the good as well as the bad. Bluestone Song Beth Lapointe has her hands full. The last thing she needs is her high school sweetheart, now famous country singer--and tabloid darling--Maddox Bradley, to show up--and to realize she still has feelings for him. Circle on Home As the vet of Evansville, Texas, Noah Braun is always busy, but off-duty, he keeps to himself. Juggling responsibilities for his unemployed brother, disabled sister, and now his father returning from prison, his life is already complicated. Then Miranda Bonner, his high school sweetheart who left when his father was imprisoned, comes back to town. After living her dream life, Miranda's chance meeting with Noah makes her question everything. She wonders if she can find happiness in Evansville again, but will Noah give her a second chance after she left him at his lowest? Beneath the Surface Archaeologist Mallory Reeves shouldn't have delivered the divorce papers to her estranged husband. Seeing Adrian again stirred up memories, more good than bad. The lure of the ancient ship and, yes, her sexy ex provide more of a draw than the white picket fence she thought she wanted.

Four Complete Novels Friends to Lovers relationships are fun but can be so tricky. You have years of history, which means you know what makes the other person happy. But you also know what can hurt them. You have a connection like no other, but if it goes wrong you can lose them forever. Meet four couples who walk that fine line. Where There’s Smoke Not only have Seth and Lauren been friends forever, their fathers have, too, and they were raised together. If something goes wrong, their whole family structure crumbles. But they just can’t resist. Road Signs Cam and Willow have been friends for a long time, seen each other through break-ups and tragedies. It’s only when they’re on a road trip to Cam’s new job across the country that they realize it’s now or never. Avalon True Brioney has leaned on Blue for a long time, more than she’d like. He’s always been there for her, and has signaled he’s willing to be more than friends. But he was her sister’s high school sweetheart, and getting together would shake up the already-shaky family relationship. Leaving Bluestone Quinn has loved Lily as long as he can remember. He’ll do anything she asks because of it. But he won’t take a chance on love, not if it means staying in the town she loves.

Texas Kind of Love blurb Books 1 through 4 in the Lost in a Boom Town series. Waltz Back to Texas After growing up in a dying town, with only two restaurants, no movie theater, and no future, waitress Cassidy Simon wants out. For once, luck is on her side when the oil boom comes to South Texas. She’s determined to use it for her advantage, starting up an RV park for the oilfield workers to add to her escape fund. She’s never been out of Texas, and she’s itching for adventure. Grady McKenna couldn’t get away from his family’s ranch fast enough when he was a teenager, but a tour in the Air Force in the Middle East is enough to convince him there’s no place like home. He’s seen the world, had his adventure. Now he’s ready to contribute to his family’s legacy in Evansville. Naturally, the woman who draws his attention is the one intent on slipping through his fingers. How can he convince her life with him will be all the adventure she needs? That Wild Texas Swing Liz Salazar has a reputation for being wild, and it’s well-earned. But the women of Evansville, Texas, choose to overlook it since she’s an excellent stylist, with her own shop on the square. But when the handsome young mayor shows interest in Liz, that’s a different story. Suddenly everyone has an opinion, and none of them are positive. Killian Dawson has always toed the line. He continued his father’s legacy by running for mayor, and is leading the town of Evansville through the changes brought about by the oil boom. His one rebellion is his interest in Liz Salazar. He’s had a crush on her for years, and he’s ready to make his move despite the town’s disapproval. The reaction of the town is predictable, but the more time he spends with her, the more he knows she’s the one for him. And she is ready to change her ways, but not until after taking him on a wild Texas swing. Two Step Temptation Sage McKenna likes to be in charge. In fact, without her as the driving force, the town of Evansville, Texas, wouldn’t be undergoing such a transformation. She's the one steering the revitalization of downtown, keeping her fingers in as many pies as she can reach—renovating shops on the square, running the Sagebrush Saloon, making plans for a bed and breakfast. She’s busy night and day, unwilling to give up control of any of her ventures. She certainly has no time for love. Musician Flynn Tscheulin is trying to build a name for himself, playing his music at small bars across Texas, following his dream. The Sagebrush Saloon in Evansville still smells of sawdust when he pulls in for his three-night commitment. The uptight blonde who runs the place is nothing like he expected, and he’d love to delve beneath her cool exterior and find her inner fire. One night shakes up all the carefully laid plans, and the two have to adjust the future they’d envisioned. Can they make room for each other? The Cowboy’s Promenade Single mother Juliana Kendrick moves to Texas when her soldier husband is killed. With no family of her own, she is welcomed and absorbed into the family of his best friend, Grady McKenna. A year has passed, and she’s as much a part of Evansville, Texas, as any of the McKennas. She’s running his sister Sage’s bed and breakfast, is involved in the school, and is falling in love with rancher Trace McKenna, Grady’s older brother. Trace’s ex has remarried and wants to take his daughter hundreds of miles away. He doesn’t want his daughter to live with his flighty ex and her shady new husband, and feels his only choice is to marry to win custody. He can’t think of a better candidate than Juliana. But he’s so scarred by the whole divorce, he knows he can never love again. Can Juliana remind him how to find happiness?

In retrospect, perhaps archaeologist Mallory Reeves shouldn’t have delivered the divorce papers to her estranged husband mere weeks before her marriage to another man. She knew seeing Adrian again would stir up memories, but she didn’t expect so many of them to be good, not after the mess they both made three years ago. She also didn’t expect to want to stay at the dig site on the Yucatan Peninsula. But the lure of the ancient ship and, yes, her sexy ex provide more of a draw than the white picket fence she thought she wanted. Marine archaeologist Adrian Reeves has good reason to trust no one. His former partner—and former best friend—made off with his last archaeological find. And his wife left him, frustrated by his obsession for professional revenge. Now both Mallory and his nemesis have returned, and it can’t be an accident that they’ve turned up in the middle of the most important excavation of his career. Seeing her again unearths old pain—and rekindles never-forgotten desire. Now he has to decide if he can trust Mallory again. More importantly, if he can trust himself with her. Keywords: reunion romance, second chance romance, action adventure romance, archaeologist, diving, stranded romance, steamy romance