Claire Kingsley

"All those years of adolescent fantasies and this was how Bowie Bodine first touched my boobs . And he apologized. Real life is stupid and unfair." --Cassidy Tucker Small town deputy Cassidy Tucker's dating life is a train wreck on repeat. All she ever wanted was a solid partner. A man to share pajamas with. The handsome, big-hearted Bowie Bodine. Wait. Scratch that. Mr. You're-Like-a-Sister-to-Me is not welcome in her fantasies. She and Bowie aren't going to happen--that's been clear for a long time--and as for the rest of mankind? Cassidy's officially giving up on love and adopting cats. Meanwhile the cold case disappearance of Callie Kendall is heating up to keep her distracted. Except the investigation is testing her friendship with all the Bodines--Bowie in particular. Bowie knows he can't have his little sister's best friend. He made a promise and he's determined to keep it. But putting distance between them isn't easy--especially when she lives right next door. Having her poke around trying to prove his father's involvement in Callie Kendall going missing isn't helping either. All Bowie has ever wanted is to shed the No-Good Bodine reputation. It's looking like he'll never be free of that shadow. But one nocturnal animal, a feverish against-the-wall kiss, and absolutely zero pajamas has a way of changing everything.

Not-your-usual second chance romance with a fiery heroine and a hero who isn't afraid to bask in her heat in this small town romance from USA Today bestseller Claire Kingsley, with page-turning suspense and a wild happily ever after that will leave your heart full.Luke Haven has an adrenaline problem--as in, he can't get enough. He's a regular at the old closed-down racetrack where people gather for unregulated stock car racing. His squeaky-clean, nice-guy reputation in his small town isn't a lie, but it's not the whole truth, either. His real problem? He's not even sure what he's searching for.Melanie Andolini never thought she'd be starting over in her thirties. Her expensive divorce is final, her voice acting contract doesn't begin for several months, and she's back in Tilikum both for a fresh start and to be closer to her family. When she runs into Luke Haven, things get complicated. Although it feels like a lifetime since they dated in high school, sparks fly as soon as they're face to face--hot enough to light up the whole town. Melanie blazes into Luke's life like wildfire--messy and chaotic, beautiful and tempting. But they played with fire once and both got burned. Best not to go down that road again.Little does Melanie know, a terrifying ghost from her past waits in the shadows to finish what he started. When this nightmare turns all too real, Luke will risk everything to save her and make her his--this time, forever.

A buttoned-up sheriff's deputy gets thoroughly unbuttoned by a sweet as sugar baker in this thrilling and emotional small town romance featuring a teenager who will steal your heart, page turning suspense with a shocking twist, heartwarming found family vibes, and a satisfying happily ever after.He's hunting a killer so she won't be next.Single dad Garrett Haven doesn't have time for dating. With a teenage son and a high-stakes job in law enforcement, he has enough on his plate. Besides, he risked his heart once. He has no intention of doing it again. Until he meets her.Harper Tilburn brought her passion for baking to the small town of Tilikum to take over her aunt's bakery. Anything else will have to wait, at least until her bad luck curse runs out. Her dating hiatus is essential, and she's sticking to it. Until she meets him.The sparks that fly between Garrett and Harper are instantaneous--their attraction undeniable. And suddenly, the practical, responsible sheriff's deputy is throwing caution to the wind, boldly pursuing Harper, determined to make her his. But when the cold case Garrett is investigating takes a chilling turn, he fears the perpetrator will strike again--and Harper will be his target. With his career--and his life--on the line, he'll sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves, and catch a killer before it's too late.

A troublemaker turned small town hero risks everything for the love of his life in this emotional romantic suspense complete with brotherly shenanigans, lots of big feels that will leave you breathless, and bonus annotations He's always loved her. Now he'll fight to save her.Zachary Haven is living a lie. He's stuck in a rut, pretending to hate the woman he's always loved. He didn't mean for things to turn out that way. But sometimes life gets out of control, especially when you're young and stupid. Not that he ever had a chance with her. She's gorgeous and smart, talented and kind. And Zachary? He can't seem to keep himself out of trouble.Marigold Martin just met the man of her dreams. Blowing into her life like a storm, he sweeps her off her feet. She can't help but wonder if he's the one. He's a dream in a bespoke suit--and he says he wants her heart. But nothing is as it seems.A brush with death wakes Zachary up to the reality of his life. And his feelings for Marigold. He's determined to make her his--convince her they were always meant to be. But secrets run deep, and Zachary fears the man who's after Marigold could be more than a romantic rival. He could be the devil himself. And Zachary might be too late to save her.Content warning: this book contains references to sex trafficking.

He'll save her from the nightmare in her past.Luke Haven has an adrenaline problem. As in, he can't get enough.His squeaky-clean, nice-guy reputation in his small town isn't a lie. But it's not the whole truth, either. Although his real problem? He's not even sure what he's searching for.Melanie Andolini never thought she'd be starting over in her thirties. But moving back to her hometown is exactly the fresh start she needs.Until she runs into Luke Haven, and things get complicated. Really complicated. Although it feels like a lifetime since they dated in high school, sparks fly as soon as they're face to face-hot enough to light up the whole town.Melanie blazes into Luke's life like wildfire-messy and chaotic, beautiful and tempting. But they played with fire once and both got burned. They're not going down that road again.Except Melanie brought home a secret that still haunts her dreams. And when her nightmares turn all too real, Luke will risk everything to save her. And make her his-this time, forever.Author's note: a not-your-usual second chance romance with a fiery heroine and a hero who won't quench her flames-he'll bask in her heat. Family shenanigans, witty banter, page-turning suspense, and a wild happily ever after that will leave your heart full.

He's hunting a killer so she won't be next.Single dad Garrett Haven doesn't have time for dating. With a teenage son and a high-stakes job in law enforcement, he has enough on his plate.Besides, he risked his heart once. He has no intention of doing it again.Until he meets her.Harper Tilburn brought her passion for baking to the small town of Tilikum to take over her aunt's bakery. Anything else will have to wait, at least until her bad luck curse runs out.Her dating hiatus is essential, and she's sticking to it.Until she meets him.The sparks that fly between Garrett and Harper are instantaneous-their attraction undeniable. And suddenly, the practical, responsible sheriff's deputy is throwing caution to the wind, boldly pursuing Harper, determined to make her his.But when the cold case Garrett is investigating takes a chilling turn, he fears the perpetrator will strike again-and Harper will be his target. With his career-and his life-on the line, he'll sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves, and catch a killer before it's too late.Author's note: a buttoned-up sheriff's deputy gets thoroughly unbuttoned by a sweet as sugar baker. A hero who falls hard and fast, a heroine you'll root for, a teenage son who will steal your heart, page turning suspense with a shocking twist, and heartwarming found family vibes with a big HEA.