Susan Stoker

"For Logan Anderson, moving on from a traumatic past means moving back to his hometown of Castle Rock, Colorado, to start a personal-security business with his brothers. But it's not long before Logan runs into Grace Mason, his best friend from high school ... and the woman who never answered his letters during his Army years. Grace was pleasantly surprised to see Logan return to Castle Rock, despite their falling-out ten years ago. Everyone always assumed they would end up together, including Grace, who had eyes only for him. But as Logan eventually escaped their town, Grace got pulled further into her family's controlling grasp--and farther away from the man she loved. Now, united by scars both visible and not, the two must fight to free Grace from the suffocating hold of her family. But the Masons won't let go easily--and they'll do whatever it takes to keep the couple apart"--Page of cover.

Wolfgang Jager has found himself on the wrong side of a world war. Esther Lange is trapped inside a war of her own. Can loving their enemies set them both free? Wolfgang Jager grew up in Mason City, Iowa. So, whats he doing fighting for the Germans? If only his parents hadnt moved back to their native Germany when they believed Hitler to be a hero. Its almost a relief when he is captured by the Americans and sent to a Wisconsin POW camp. When the darkness turns to nightmare and Wolfgang is accused of murder, can he stand firm in his faith - and snatch the woman he loves out of the mouths of lions?

Caroline and Wolf had a wild start to their relationship ... plane hijacking, kidnapping, attempted drowning, and a terrorist plot foiled. Now things have calmed down and a wedding is in the works for the couple. By enlisting the help of Wolf's teammate, Cookie, Caroline is immersed in plans for her dream wedding. Of course, with their luck, things can never go off without a hitch. Join Alabama and Abe, Cookie and Fiona, as well as the rest of the SEAL team, as Caroline and Wolf start the rest of their life together.

For Cruz Livingston, becoming an FBI agent is a lifelong dream, guarding the streets of San Antonio, a calling. His latest assignment―infiltrating the Red Brothers Motorcycle Club―will help stem the flow of illegal drugs brought into the city by the violent gang. He expects the job to be dangerous. He doesn't expect to meet the woman of his dreams while undercover. Mickie Kaiser is refreshingly sweet, but her sister is intimately involved with the RBMC's president. Cruz can't afford to come clean about his double life without putting his operation in danger, but as violence creeps ever closer to Mickie, his priority becomes crystal clear. Cruz will do anything to keep Mickie alive…even if it means losing her love.

"Ever since his rescue op off the Pacific Coast, Mountain Mercenary Gray Rogers hasn't been able to forget his latest "job"--Allye Martin. Any other woman would have panicked during a rescue, but the wily dancer kept her cool--even after being kidnapped by an elusive human trafficker. And Gray couldn't be happier when a grateful Allye follows him home to Colorado Springs. For Allye, finding sanctuary in the arms--and bed--of the former Navy SEAL is only temporary. People are disappearing off the streets of San Francisco, victims of the same underground trade that targeted her, and Allye could be the key to dismantling the entire operation. She's willing to do anything to bring them down. Gray isn't--for good reason. But you don't say no to a tough girl like Allye who refuses to play it safe. Now Gray is risking more than ever before. The Mountain Mercenaries have his back. But is it enough to keep the woman he loves out of harm's way?" -- back cover.

Love is in the air this year in these 11 full-length standalone romance novels. Whether you enjoy enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, forbidden, or second chance romance—there’s something for everyone in this collection and most importantly, happily ever afters. Featuring authors: Kennedy Fox | The Two of Us Willow Winters | Possessive Charity Ferrell | Just One Night Emily Goodwin | Side Hustle TL Smith | Kisses and Lies Skye Warren | Escort Piper Rayne | The Rival Roomies Ashley Jade | Blame it on the Pain Susan Stoker | Shielding Gillian KD Robichaux & CC Monroe | Steal You Carrie Ann Ryan | Breaking Without You All proceeds are going to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, an organization that keeps families together while children are receiving medical treatments. Their mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Visit rmhc.org for more information.

She's shy, he's stoic...not the hardest personality traits to overcome, but Sophie Carson and Roman "Chief" Proudfit have their work cut out for them. Sophie has a crush on the silent-but-studly firefighter next door. She's been pining away silently while secretly helping the hardworking man by mowing his lawn--which he thinks is being done by her nonexistent husband and/or boyfriend. He's definitely not big on neighborly chitchat, but with her stutter, that suits Sophie just fine. But now a misunderstanding at a bar has put him even further out of her reach. Roman's difficult upbringing on an Indian reservation is a sore spot, so when he thinks Sophie is taking advantage of poor people for medical trials at her workplace, he lets her know exactly what he thinks. But when he discovers he misunderstood, he's man enough to admit it...and also that he should have opened his eyes to his beautiful, sensitive neighbor sooner. As the couple gets closer, each helping the other overcome lifelong pains, for the first time in years, Roman has something to live for other than his job. And, as he discovers when Sophie puts herself in danger, something even bigger to lose..

Dubbed the “American Princess” after her rescue from months in the hands of ISIS, soldier and firefighter Penelope Turner has struggled silently since her return to Texas. The media, the danger of her job, the pressure of knowing lives are in her hands…all of it and more has combined to slowly fill Penelope with seething guilt and doubt. Missing memories from her moment of capture cause even more angst. Is she responsible for the deaths of her Army patrol unit? And without knowing what happened, how can she be trusted by her fellow firefighters -- or trust them in return? Worse…how can she ever be worthy of the man who believes in her most? It took seeing Penelope in the hands of terrorists -- in viral videos seen around the world -- for Tucker “Moose” Jacobs to realize just how much he loved his fellow firefighter. He died waiting for her rescue, then died all over again when Penelope abruptly left Texas, trying to outrun her past. Now that she's returned, the kid gloves are off. Moose is a patient man, but even he has his limits. He loves Penelope, and he knows it's past time for her to face her fears, and remember she has an entire tribe of friends who not only have her back, but need Pen to have theirs, as well. In the end, Penelope will have to trust Moose, her friends, and most of all herself, if she's going to make peace with her past…and have any kind of future.

A member of the famed Texas Rangers, Daxton Chambers has dealt with more than his share of depravity. But the Lone Star Reaper takes evil to a whole new level, kidnapping and burying women alive. It's Dax's job to help keep San Antonio safe, but even with help from friends in various law enforcement agencies, the killer remains two steps ahead. It's hardly the ideal time for a relationship, but Mackenzie Morgan is too luscious to resist. Dax wants her--which makes her an instant target for his newfound enemy. When the Reaper gets personal, it will take every ounce of Daxton's considerable skill and training to keep Mack alive.

Discovering your ex is a serial-killing religious zealot would put anyone off dating for a good long while. That's where Hudson “Taco” Vines' head is at when he meets Koren, a woman who looks a little too much like his ex for comfort. But he can't deny their attraction, and the more he gets to know her, the more Taco realizes how different Koren is from his ex, in all the best ways. It's not long before he's feeling things for her that he's never felt for anyone, ever. After the drama of his last relationship, maybe this is his reward…a supportive, comfortable life with a woman he's coming to love. Koren Garner is no fan of drama, and it certainly seems Taco and his friends have all seen more than their share. So you'd think meeting him for the second time at the scene of her own car accident would be enough to warn her away. But Koren can't resist the sexy firefighter. A little drama might be worth the risk…even when an unknown threat starts targeting Taco's friends. Someone's setting fires, and the danger's escalating with each blaze. Koren and Taco can only pray the culprit is caught before their relationship -- and their lives -- go up in smoke.