Jessica Prince

I didn't have the best track record when it came to men. No matter how hard I try to make good choices, I end up picking losers just like my father. After my last failed relationship, I decide to take a break from dating and focus my energy on other things-family, friends, and my thriving business. At least that was the plan. Until a certain gorgeous hockey player walks into my small town bookstore one day and turns my carefully crafted world upside down. Tanner Fine is back in Hope Valley after a season-ending injury and his body isn't the only thing he's trying to heal. He's set his sights on me and is determined to show me that he's different from the men in my past. Despite all my efforts to keep my walls up, I can't stop myself from falling for him. There are just two problems standing in our way. The first is that he isn't here to stay. Hope Valley is my home, and I can't imagine living anywhere else. But it's only a matter of time until Tanner returns to his real life, leaving me behind. The second is that I've been keeping a secret from everyone I love. And when it finally comes to light, it could ruin everything.

I've never been the kind of man to give much thought to the future. When I pictured what forever looked like, I didn't see a picket fence, a wife or a bunch of little rugrats running around. I had the dog, and that was good enough for me.Or it had been, until a woman with dark, silky hair and sad eyes stumbled into my life and shook everything up.The shadows that haunted Merritt Bell tugged at something deep inside me, bringing to life a primal instinct to protect that was stronger than anything I experienced before. The second I laid eyes on her, I wanted to slay all her demons. Be the knight in shining armor who could bring a smile to her beautiful face.But before that could happen, I had to earn her trust.When a family emergency brings her back to town and directly into the path of her estranged, abusive husband, I don't hesitate to put myself in the middle, even if it means placing a target on my back that my badge can't protect me from.Now she and her nephew are living under my roof, and there isn't anything I won't do to keep them safe. I might be one of the good guys, but when it comes to protecting the woman who's stolen my heart and the boy I've grown to adore, I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.I finally know what my forever looks like, and there isn't anything that can stop me from chasing it down and holding on tight.

I've never been the kind of man to give much thought to the future. When I pictured what forever looked like, I didn't see a picket fence, a wife or a bunch of little rugrats running around. I had the dog, and that was good enough for me.Or it had been, until a woman with dark, silky hair and sad eyes stumbled into my life and shook everything up.The shadows that haunted Merritt Bell tugged at something deep inside me, bringing to life a primal instinct to protect that was stronger than anything I experienced before. The second I laid eyes on her, I wanted to slay all her demons. Be the knight in shining armor who could bring a smile to her beautiful face.But before that could happen, I had to earn her trust.When a family emergency brings her back to town and directly into the path of her estranged, abusive husband, I don't hesitate to put myself in the middle, even if it means placing a target on my back that my badge can't protect me from.Now she and her nephew are living under my roof, and there isn't anything I won't do to keep them safe. I might be one of the good guys, but when it comes to protecting the woman who's stolen my heart and the boy I've grown to adore, I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.I finally know what my forever looks like, and there isn't anything that can stop me from chasing it down and holding on tight.

My mother always gave the best advice. I just wish she had advised me to stay away from bull riders.One in particular.Connor Bennett is a walking red flag I could see coming from miles away, but I was a sucker for his rakish smile, his irresistible charm, and that world class behind always wrapped in a tight pair of Wranglers.I told myself I'd learned my lesson when I woke up and discovered he ghosted me, leaving a note behind on the pillow where his head should have been. Unfortunately, that wasn't true.High emotions and too much booze during a mutual friend's wedding lands me back in his bed, but this time I make sure I'm not the one left high and dry once the sun comes up.Even though I can't stop thinking about him, I convince myself I've worked him out of my system. However, two pink lines a few weeks later make it impossible to pretend he doesn't exist.We make an agreement. We'll co-parent once the baby is born, but nothing more.There certainly won't be any more hanky panky.But it turns out Connor has other ideas and wants to share more than just custody with me.I'm trying so hard not to fall for that charm a second time, but my hormones are going crazy and he's doing and saying all the right things.Despite all reason, I find myself wanting to get tangled up with him all over again. I just don't know if I should trust the bull rider not to trample all over my heart.

My mother always gave the best advice. I just wish she had advised me to stay away from bull riders.One in particular.Connor Bennett is a walking red flag I could see coming from miles away, but I was a sucker for his rakish smile, his irresistible charm, and that world class behind always wrapped in a tight pair of Wranglers.I told myself I'd learned my lesson when I woke up and discovered he ghosted me, leaving a note behind on the pillow where his head should have been. Unfortunately, that wasn't true.High emotions and too much booze during a mutual friend's wedding lands me back in his bed, but this time I make sure I'm not the one left high and dry once the sun comes up.Even though I can't stop thinking about him, I convince myself I've worked him out of my system. However, two pink lines a few weeks later make it impossible to pretend he doesn't exist.We make an agreement. We'll co-parent once the baby is born, but nothing more.There certainly won't be any more hanky panky.But it turns out Connor has other ideas and wants to share more than just custody with me.I'm trying so hard not to fall for that charm a second time, but my hormones are going crazy and he's doing and saying all the right things.Despite all reason, I find myself wanting to get tangled up with him all over again. I just don't know if I should trust the bull rider not to trample all over my heart.

I'll admit, I made more than my fair share of stupid decisions, but all it took was an accidental felony and a teensy kitchen fire to turn my life upside down.When my parents cut me off, selling my swanky Los Angeles apartment and shipping me off to some ranch in the middle of nowhere to teach me a lesson, I thought it was the worst thing that could happen to me.Then I got to Safe Haven Ranch and met my new boss.Zach Paulson is an older, grumpy cowboy who thinks I'm nothing more than a spoiled princess and doesn't want me on his turf. He also happens to be drop-dead gorgeous, and can wear a faded pair of Wranglers better than any other man alive.The dumbest thing I can do is fall into lust with the temperamental rancher. Unfortunately, I'm not exactly known for making good choices.But I'm determined to do better this time. I want to prove to myself and everyone else that I'm more than the shallow, self-absorbed socialite I've been playing at for years. I have a plan. Keep my head down, do my work, and don't make any mistakes.The problem is, I'm not the only one with a crush, and all my defenses are useless against a man like Zach when he puts his mind to getting what he wants.

I'll admit, I made more than my fair share of stupid decisions, but all it took was an accidental felony and a teensy kitchen fire to turn my life upside down.When my parents cut me off, selling my swanky Los Angeles apartment and shipping me off to some ranch in the middle of nowhere to teach me a lesson, I thought it was the worst thing that could happen to me.Then I got to Safe Haven Ranch and met my new boss.Zach Paulson is an older, grumpy cowboy who thinks I'm nothing more than a spoiled princess and doesn't want me on his turf. He also happens to be drop-dead gorgeous, and can wear a faded pair of Wranglers better than any other man alive.The dumbest thing I can do is fall into lust with the temperamental rancher. Unfortunately, I'm not exactly known for making good choices.But I'm determined to do better this time. I want to prove to myself and everyone else that I'm more than the shallow, self-absorbed socialite I've been playing at for years. I have a plan. Keep my head down, do my work, and don't make any mistakes.The problem is, I'm not the only one with a crush, and all my defenses are useless against a man like Zach when he puts his mind to getting what he wants.

Some lines are meant to be crossed.Trent Montgomery knew all about loyalty and responsibility. Tracking down his friend's long-lost sister and making sure she was safe was just another job, a favor from someone he cared about. He wasn't supposed to get attached. But when he started to fall for the woman who had been hiding from the world, things got a lot more complicated than he ever expected.Cheyanne Knightly knew all about living in fear. The life she'd made for her and her daughter was as stable as a house of cards. One stiff breeze could send her whole world crumbling. But when a new guy blew into her small town, stirring up Whitecap's rumor mill, she found herself drawn to him in a way she never expected.Lies were told. Secrets were uncovered. Lines were crossed. When the truth finally came out, Trent had to find a way to protect the woman who stole his heart while he tried to earn her trust back.

Rule number 1: Never fall for the enemy.Rule number 2: Never get involved with a local.Luna Copeland lives by those rules, which complicates things tremendously when her new boss turns out to be a former one-night stand. As if that isn't bad enough, he's also a world-class jerk. But she just can't make herself stop thinking about their one night together.When Nate Warren left Whitecap years ago, he was certain he wouldn't come back. But when his daughter starts acting up and getting into trouble, the small coastal town proves to be the best place for her. With an unruly teen on his hands, the last thing he has time for is romance. Unfortunately, he can't get his sassy assistant out of his head.When ignoring their attraction fails, Nate decides he wants all in. He just has to convince Luna she wants the same.

At an early age Eliza Anderson learned a very hard lesson. Sometimes the people who are supposed to love you the most are the ones that cause you the most pain. She learned to guard herself, hesitating to let anyone close for fear of feeling that rejection all over again. Then Ethan came into her life, and what had started as a simple childhood crush morphed into a friendship she eventually came to cherish above all else. He was her safe place. Her rock. A shoulder she could lean on. Until he ripped it all away. He knew what it was like to feel like an outsider. Ethan Prewitt grew up learning that you couldn't always trust the people you loved the most to be there. That sense of security he craved had always alluded him, leaving him to feel like an interloper in his own home. He dreamed of escaping the small town of Pembrooke and building a life where he didn't have to depend on anyone but himself. What he never expected was for his friendship with Eliza to grow into something that meant everything to him. Mistakes were made. Hearts were broken. But now Ethan's home and he's determined to make it right. It was time for their relationship to come full circle. Because what they had was once in a lifetime.

She's a sunny, sassy photographer.Jolie Prescott has always been in love with love. She spent most of her life walking around with hearts in her eyes and immediately jumped at the chance to start a wedding planning company with her two best friends. So when her own fianc called off their wedding and immediately started dating someone else, it was a major blow she never saw coming. The gossip about it finally starts to die down in her small town. Then her ex announced he's engaged again. And his new fianc e just happens to be Jolie's worst enemy. Which makes it really inconvenient that she can't seem to stop thinking inappropriate thoughts about that woman's moody half-brother.He is the ultimate grump.Vaughn Cavanagh never thought he'd set foot back in Pembrooke, Wyoming after moving away when he was thirteen, but when his father gets sick, he uproots his life to try to repair their frayed relationship. The only thing standing in his way is his spoiled brat half-sister, her determination to throw the ultimate wedding, and her beef with a certain wedding photographer he can't get out of his head.When one impulsive act leads to Vaughn announcing he and Jolie are dating, the two have no choice but to fake their relationship to save face. But when feelings enter the picture and lines start to blur, Vaughn has to decide if he's willing to give up his quiet, solitary life and stay in Pembrooke for a woman he never intended to fall for, or if he's going to risk losing everything because he's too afraid to take that leap.

She's a romantic at heart.Chloe Delaney had three very specific wishes, growing up. She wished to stay settled in the small mountian town of Pembrooke, where she grew up, to one day be her own boss, and to fall in love with a man who is willing to go to the ends of the earth for her. With her roots firmly planted in Pembrooke's soil and her bakery, Sinful Sweets, thriving, two of her wishes have already come true. When a handsome single father moves to town, she's certain she's found the man to fill the role of wish number three. The only problem is, you can't force a frog to turn into a Prince. He isn't the Prince charming type.When Derrick Anderson moved from Jackson Hole to the small town of Pembrooke, he did it determined to wipe the slate clean. After 8 years trapped in a miserable marraige, he's made a vow to never take the plunge again. He wants to be untethered, not tangled up in the strings, that come with a committed relationship. He has his daughter, his career, and an ex-wife hell bent on making his life unbearable. His plate is already full. The only problem is, he didn't have a plan in place to protect his heart from her. Neither of them were prepared for the course their lives would take. But once a rollercoaster begins to move, you can't just climb off, now can you?The only thing they can do is strap in, hold on tight, and enjoy the ride.

She knew what it was like to feel unwanted. At an early age Eliza Anderson learned a very hard lesson. Sometimes the people who are supposed to love you the most are the ones that cause you the most pain. She learned to guard herself, hesitating to let anyone close for fear of feeling that rejection all over again. Then Ethan came into her life, and what had started as a simple childhood crush morphed into a friendship she eventually came to cherish above all else. He was her safe place. Her rock. A shoulder she could lean on. Until he ripped it all away. He knew what it was like to feel like an outsider. Ethan Prewitt grew up learning that you couldn't always trust the people you loved the most to be there. That sense of security he craved had always alluded him, leaving him to feel like an interloper in his own home. He dreamed of escaping the small town of Pembrooke and building a life where he didn't have to depend on anyone but himself. What he never expected was for his friendship with Eliza to grow into something that meant everything to him. Mistakes were made. Hearts were broken. But now Ethan's home and he's determined to make it right. It was time for their relationship to come full circle. Because what they had was once in a lifetime.

He's terrified of loving her.Quinn Mallick already had his happily-ever-after, and in the blink of an eye it was ripped away from him. Now he's content to walk through the rest of his life carrying the weight of that guilt on his shoulders. He's convinced he doesn't deserve a second chance. But when the town's beautiful dance teacher turns her sights on him he finds himself questioning everything.She's terrified of losing him.Lilly Mathewson's once quiet, predictable life has been turned on its head. Feeling alone and adrift, she finds her comfort in the most unexpected of places. Falling for the town widower was never part of the plan, but there is just something about the temperamental man she can't seem to let go of.What started as two grieving people leaning on each other has quickly turned into something neither of them expected. Lilly is ready to take the next step, but how do you move forward when the man you love refuses to let go of the past?Especially when the only hope they have of healing their broken souls is if they do it together.

He's terrified of loving her.Quinn Mallick already had his happily-ever-after, and in the blink of an eye it was ripped away from him. Now he's content to walk through the rest of his life carrying the weight of that guilt on his shoulders. He's convinced he doesn't deserve a second chance. But when the town's beautiful dance teacher turns her sights on him he finds himself questioning everything.She's terrified of losing him.Lilly Mathewson's once quiet, predictable life has been turned on its head. Feeling alone and adrift, she finds her comfort in the most unexpected of places. Falling for the town widower was never part of the plan, but there is just something about the temperamental man she can't seem to let go of.What started as two grieving people leaning on each other has quickly turned into something neither of them expected. Lilly is ready to take the next step, but how do you move forward when the man you love refuses to let go of the past?Especially when the only hope they have of healing their broken souls is if they do it together.