Smoky Mountain First Responders Book 3
Mike Harrison found love in The Sheriff’s Second Chance.
His sister, Natalie Harrison, had a 4th of July to remember in The Soldier’s Unexpected Family.
Now Natalie’s twin sister, Becks, has sworn off love forever, but…
A Christmas bargain…
Becomes a promise of more
Former pro soccer player and single mom Becks Porter finally owns her own soccer complex. But her Christmas dream becomes a blazing nightmare when the building literally goes up in flames—injuring her ex, firefighter Carlos Ramirez. Now Becks and Carlos must choose between old grudges and helping each other out. Sparks have a way of rekindling…but can two people start over without getting burned?
Coming Sept. 27, 2022
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Smoky Mountain First Responders Book 2
Sometimes “good friends”
Just isn’t enough…
Bachelor paramedic Mason Ruddick doesn’t know what he’d do without Lindsay Hudson. The widowed mom is his sounding board, his neighbor and, since the death of her husband and his best friend, his lifeline. Only lately, Mason can’t stop noticing just how beautiful and special Lindsay is. Or how often he thinks about her. Now Mason’s heart is caught between the best friend he lost…and the one he’s falling for.
Excerpt:
“Before you head out for the sandwiches, I want to show you the memorial site.”
He shook his head and straightened. “I know better than to stand between you and your Reuben. I’ll be back in a few.”
He opened the door, but she ran ahead of him.
“Hmm. It’s getting late. Don’t want the deli to close before I place my order.”
“You don’t wear a watch when you’re off duty.” Pointing out the obvious, she grabbed his arm and tugged him toward the employee exit.
His indigo tie-dyed T-shirt and jeans were rather casual compared to the average wardrobe of the garden’s visitors, but he’d have stood out in a crowd whether he wore a dress shirt or his black-and-blue paramedic jacket.
“It’ll only take a couple of minutes. You’re coming to the dedication ceremony, aren’t you?”
“Mason halted, and the door almost collided with her forearm before she scooted out of the way, leaving them inside the administrative building. “I haven’t thought much about it.”
“You have the same expression as Evan when he’s lying.” Lindsay faced Mason and folded her arms, beaming the same glare she’d give her four-year-old son.
“I’m not lying. I volunteered to work that day so other paramedics could attend.”
“What? I can’t believe you’d do that without talking to me first.” Her mouth fell open and she marveled at him standing there so cool and nonchalant. “Why didn’t you tell me this sooner?”
“Because I knew you’d respond like this.”
“You don’t know everything about me, Mason Ruddick.”
SMOKY MOUNTAIN FIRST RESPONDERS BOOK #1:
‘Tis the season…For unexpected love!
Officer Jonathan Maxwell is just as devoted to his job as he is to his two young daughters, leaving zero time for a social life. Until he meets Brooke Novak. The newly hired community center director is a single parent, too, and also part of his latest investigation. Jonathan needs Brooke’s help if he’s going to close his case by Thanksgiving…but she might be the biggest distraction from keeping his mind on his job.
EXCERPT:
Before Brooke could answer, Vanessa and Izzy returned with two funnel cakes, along with extra plates and forks. “Ms. Novak, you can have some of mine.” Vanessa cut off a piece of hers and shared it as they arrived at the front of the line.
“Can you hold this for me?” he asked. “I’m definitely not done with it.” She nodded at his request, accepting his plate in her left hand while holding her plate in her right. He smiled his thanks. “Despite your protests, I know the funnel cake will be hard to resist, just like me, so I’d like for your first hayride to be my treat.” He sensed hesitation in the set of her shoulders. “As a welcome to Hollydale.”
She chuckled. “I’ll grant you’re persuasive with classic lines like that, so thank you. Can you purchase one for Colin? I’ll pay you back.”
He bought the tickets, stuffed the change in the tip jar and exchanged the tokens for his plate, knowing full well he wouldn’t accept payment later. They walked over to the picnic tables. A group of four left as they arrived. Izzy and Vanessa flanked him, while Brooke sat on the other side by herself.
He whispered in Izzy’s ear, “Why don’t you move over to Brooke’s side?”
Izzy stabbed a piece of her funnel cake with her fork, stony silence his answer.
Vanessa tapped his shoulder. “Daddy, do you mind if I sit with Miss Brooke?”
He wanted to hug her but nodded instead. They soon finished the snack and found themselves in the hayride line. He waved to several people and introduced them to Brooke while ignoring the daggers coming from Izzy’s eyes.
Did he want Brooke’s friendship? Or did he want more? Izzy wouldn’t respond this way if she didn’t sense something brewing between him and the attractive brunette. Still, it was too soon for anything romantic. He caught himself. Too soon since he’d met Brooke or too soon after Anne’s death?