Winter Lake Series

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby…wait, scratch that. Can we start with the babies? Selling most of her possessions, breaking her lease and driving across the country in search of a man who might not want to see her probably wasn't such a great idea. Throw in an aging car with no heat, snow covered mountains and a rapidly expanding pregnant belly and Covington Valenti may have made the biggest mistake of her life. When the woman who's had him twisted up for over a year turns up in Winter Lake Tristan Harding is more than happy to see her. What he's not so sure about is her extra baggage. But Tris is nothing if not a loyal friend and if Cov needs his help she has it—even if that means stepping up for someone else's kid.

Who needs 20/20 vision to find true love? There's something familiar about the gorgeous woman across the crowded club. When he "accidentally" bumps into her, Alex Dean is shocked to discover what it is. The tall, leggy blonde is none other than Sadie Emerson, his college math tutor—and the subject of more fantasies than he could count. Years later, she's looking better than ever. He has to have her. Tonight. Does it really matter that she thinks she's going home with his buddy, Alec Dane? Apparently it does because she sneaks away the morning after. Twice. First, when she discovers her mistake, then when she decides her upcoming move to Winter Lake makes them a two-day stand at best. But the sex is off-the-charts combustible, and Alex is already seeing stars, hearing bells…envisioning houses and picket fences and other things he'd never considered. Now all he has to do is convince Sadie his feelings are real. His shy wallflower might consider him a mistake—but Alex has never been more certain.

When it comes to love the tough guys always go down the hardest. Sophie Collins is used to the adoring attention from her fans but the overzealous one who cooked her a meal and left it—with heating instructions—in her fridge has gone too far. No longer safe in her own house, she hops a plane and travels halfway around the world. He was sent to bring her home safe. But from the minute Sophie falls into Stone's arms he knows she's not the only thing in danger. He's a hardened warrior trained to kill with his bare hands and one too sweet too young pop singer is bringing him to his knees. If he can't keep her safe and neutralize the threat he stands to lose more than his client. He'll lose his heart.

He's got moves on — and off — the field. As receiver for the Miami Storm, Grady Murdock couldn't be more satisfied with his professional life. Next up—his personal one. He's a player on the field, not off, so when he claps eyes on Melinda at a Storm event, he's neither surprised nor alarmed to find she triggers both lustful and long-term thoughts. Six years his senior, Mel isn't so easily convinced. Independent, career-minded Melinda Shaw has singlehandedly built one of Miami's premier event-management companies, but success hasn't stopped her heart from shifting its focus to marriage and children. Still, she's not about to burden a younger man with her fantasies of familial grandeur…until she does. Their combustible sexual chemistry notwithstanding, Grady still has to work overtime to convince Mel he wants her despite their impending parenthood, not because of it. It'll take almost losing everything—and more than a few of Grady's famous moves—to score Mel's heart once and for all.

Drinks aren't the only thing this barman is serving up. Tending bar at Winter Lake Lodge, Rush Whelan enjoys all the fun with the female clientele, with none of the commitment. They come for vacation—and for Rush, in his bed—then they go. Until Sabreena. After spending her entire holiday together, Rush still can't get the shy beauty out of his mind. When he finds himself with some unexpected time off, there's only one thing to do—follow Reena home. Waitress Sabreena Howe is grateful for the built-in family that comes with working at Pat's Pub. Mr. Collins and his brood have taken in more than a few strays, Reena among them. But even with their support, Reena has trouble letting people get close…including Rush. Despite their instant connection, Reena allowed fear to abort what could have been their amazing last night together. When Rush shows up in Baltimore, Reena finally sets her trepidation aside, exploring her newfound sensuality even though she suspects another brief week together can only lead to heartbreak. Her home is here; Rush's is hundreds of miles away. But the heart knows no time or distance. If Reena can redefine her definition of home, she'll find love is the greatest wild rush of all.