Unbreakable bonds can be formed in the darkest of times.ER physician Sophie Everhart and trauma specialist Tristan Blackwell crossed paths on a night out with friends. Tristan, sixteen years her senior, was drawn in by Sophie's vibrant spirit, and she was drawn by his protective nature. They forged a connection that would soon be put to the ultimate test.With the specter of both their pasts looming, their journey is fraught with peril and heartache. Together, they fight for a future where light triumphs over darkness and love conquers all.Will Sophie and Tristan emerge from the shadows stronger than before, or will the past destroy them both? Author's Note: This novel contains themes that may disturb some readers. For a list of possible concerns, please contact the author.The Everhart Family Saga delves into a resilient clan of six strong, dynamic women, five sisters led by their widowed mother. Set against the backdrop of the...

Is his heart full enough to fall in love again?Widowed for five years, former Navy SEAL Julian "Smooth" Dupart returns to San Diego as the new head of the Chase Group's San Diego branch. He finds himself going through the motions after "breaking up" with his bottle of bourbon. In his first few days on the job, he discovers the Chase health center has distributed substandard and counterfeit medication.Holly Dupree Morrison, an indie performing artist, escaped an abusive childhood only to get involved with one wrong man after another. Her silver lining is her sassy four-year-old daughter, Sadie, who is facing surgery after bad medication from the Chase group health center further damaged her already compromised heart.After a stalker nearly kills Holly, she's forced to hire Chase Security, and Julian, remorseful that his company hurt Sadie, vows to protect them both. His heart softens to the soulful singer and her precious girl, but can he face losing...

Will Ian and Cassie get their second chance at love, or will her secret destroy them both? After Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Ian Chase's last brutal tour in Afghanistan, he and his brother resumed control of their private security company and the rest of their international conglomerate, Chase Group. At a charity function, Ian has a chance meeting with art historian Cassiopeia Ellis and is surprised to learn she's undercover with the FBI. He's even more drawn to this enigmatic redhead than the first time he met her. An FBI agent specializing in uncovering stolen art, Cassie is plagued by nightmares and fear surrounding an unfathomable trauma she sustained six years earlier—the same night she originally met Ian Chase. Seeing him again stirs up the feelings she once had for him, along with ghosts from her past. The problem? She's repressed her memories of the crisis she endured that night. Cassie's enemies need...

Hearts on fire, bound by tragedy...united by justice.Olivia Everhart fully accepts the dangers of her profession as an arson/bomb detective, and she's one of the best in her field. But when a string of mysterious arson attacks rocks Waverly Junction, she faces her toughest challenge yet.Jackson Reynolds, a seasoned fire captain, is determined to protect Waverly Junction and keep his crew safe, no matter the cost. But when he and Olivia cross paths, he finds himself drawn to the fiery detective in more ways than one.Olivia and Jackson are bound together by a tragic past. Years ago, their fathers were killed in the same fire, leaving behind a legacy of loss and pain that still haunts them to this day.To stop the arsonist, they must navigate a complex web of clues and motives, unraveling a twisted plot that hits close to home. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover shocking secrets and dark truths that threaten to tear Waverly...

Dancing on the edge of danger and deception...In the heartland of South Dakota, Ethan Hayes leads a double life—one as a dedicated, seasoned FBI special agent, and the other as Master West Coast Swing dancer Ethan Haven. Though it's difficult to juggle both personas, he finds peace and purpose on the dance floor.Dr. Molly Everhart, the youngest medical examiner in Waverly County, seeks refuge from the grim realities of her profession through West Coast Swing lessons. Spending her time with the living is a welcome respite.Molly and Ethan's worlds collide with a bone-chilling discovery: a trailer packed with women, frozen in the icy grip of death, found right in the heart of Waverly Junction. It's not just a shocking revelation. It's a plunge into a dark and perilous reality lurking in their own backyard.Together, they begin to dismantle the human trafficking ring. And the monsters they seek may be closer than they ever imagined.As Ethan...

When their lives are on the line, can love save them both? Dr. Elizabeth Reed, a trauma surgeon in Silverton, Iowa, prides herself on doing everything in her power to save every single patient who ends up on her table. When she notices a pattern of suspicious injuries to prisoners at the local jail, she sets off on a mission to uncover the truth. Former Navy SEAL Martin Bailey is settling into his new role as the CEO of Chase Security International when he's called home to Iowa for a family emergency. His brother, Sergeant Austin Bailey of the Silverton PD, has been shot in the line of duty while investigating the assault of a young child. When Marty discovers his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth, is Austin's surgeon, old feelings resurface. When they both begin to suspect Austin's injuries are linked to the suspected prisoner abuse, danger mounts. Can the men and women of Chase Security solve the mystery before more...