Book one of Gulf Coast Rescue Raised by navy parents, Kelly Bishop learned how to pack light and say goodbye at an early age. She's earned her Coast Guard rescue swimmer stripes in some of the toughest waters out there, outperforming men along the way. Now she's ready for a new start in Florida, eager to prove herself as the best of the best. What she isn't ready for is the spark between her and fellow Coastie Ian Razzamenti. Ian knows what he wants and he knows how to get it. And what he's always wanted is a stay-at-home wife—someone who can take care of their children while he's out on missions. The attraction he feels for Kelly is intense, but is it worth giving up his big-family dreams? Life-or-death situations leave little time for distraction—or doubt. When a tropical storm becomes a hurricane and a dangerous enemy reveals himself, their air station springs into action, and Kelly and Ian may not have the chance to decide whether they want to take the leap… 71,000 words

Peter Hovden and Geir Grand are flyers with the Royal Norwegian Air Force. On their first flight together they develop engine trouble and have to bale out. It begins to look as if this could be Peter's first, and last, flight.

Vol. 1 is a reprint of 1834 edition.