FIRST INSTINCT (Northstar - Book 1)

Life-long friends Beth Carlyle and Nick Hammond haven’t ever pushed the limits of their relationship. But when her boyfriend turns violent and Nick jumps in to protect her, everything changes.

In the chaos following that horrible night, Nick becomes Beth’s anchor as she pulls the pieces of herself together. She never imagined he’d be anything more than her best friend, but with her trust shattered, there’s only one place she feels safe—in his arms. Boundaries crumble and new desires ignite. With her heart a tangled mess, how can she know what’s real?

Nick is willing to do whatever it takes to help Beth recover, no matter the cost to himself, but in the face of undeserved consequences, he may be the one who needs saving. Protecting the man she loves means bringing her nightmare into the light. Will she find the courage to reveal the truth before Nick pays the ultimate price?

MOUNTAIN ANGEL (Northstar - Book 2)

A strong-willed woman, a heart-weary deputy, and a cozy mountain cabin. What could possibly go wrong… or right?

Fiercely independent, Aelissm Davis prefers to manage her own affairs. But when an obsessive friend refuses to take no for an answer, it’s time to call in reinforcements. Unfortunately, her meddling uncle’s solution—send his best deputy “on vacation” to protect her—could be an even bigger complication.

For three years, Pat O’Neil has buried himself in his work to get past a violent relationship, and it hasn’t done him any good. This assignment to protect his boss’s niece could be just what he needs. Aelissm is an irresistible breath of fresh mountain air, but as his heart learns how to breathe again, her past entwines with his and trouble comes knocking. Will she let him do his job or will her stubbornness put them both in danger?

A NOTE ON THE CONTENT: The Northstar books are contemporary romances and contain some profanity and sensual scenes that may not be suitable for sensitive readers.

Devastated after walking in on her husband with his mistress and with the ink still wet on her divorce, the last thing Skye Hathaway needs is to get tangled up with a handsome widower. And yet…with those sad eyes and a patient attentiveness, Aaron Hammond could be exactly what her bruised heart needs.

After his wife died in his arms, Aaron is certain he doesn’t have the heart left to love again, but he’s drawn to Skye… and so is his daughter. The little girl is determined to make a match between him and the pretty photographer, but can Aaron let go of his wife and open himself to Skye? Because she won’t compete with a ghost for his heart. She has been competing with other women for too long.

Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home” with this heartwarming story about a second chance with a new love—grab your copy of TWICE SHY today!

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Life-long friends Beth Carlyle and Nick Hammond haven’t ever pushed the limits of their relationship, but in one shattering night, everything changes. Nick becomes Beth’s anchor as she pulls the pieces of herself together. With her trust fractured, there’s only one place she feels safe—in his arms. New desires ignite, but her heart is a tangled mess. How can she know what’s real?

Nick will do whatever it takes to help Beth recover, no matter the cost to himself, but in the face of undeserved consequences, he may be the one who needs saving. Protecting the man she loves means bringing her nightmare into the light. Will she find the courage to reveal the truth before Nick pays the ultimate price?

A heartstring-tugging friends to lovers romance with a hint of suspense… Find out why readers are saying that “picking up a new book in this series is like coming home”—grab your copy of FIRST INSTINCT today!

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Fiercely independent, Aelissm Davis prefers to manage her own affairs. But when an obsessive friend refuses to take no for an answer, it’s time to call in reinforcements. Unfortunately, her meddling uncle’s solution—send his best deputy “on vacation” to protect her—could be an even bigger complication.

For three years, Pat O’Neil has buried himself in his work to get past a violent relationship, and it hasn’t done him any good. This assignment to protect his boss’s niece could be just what he needs. Aelissm is an irresistible breath of fresh mountain air, but as his heart learns how to breathe again, her past entwines with his and trouble comes knocking. Will she let him do his job or will her stubbornness put them both in danger?

A meddlesome matchmaker, a determined stalker, and heartfelt romance with a hint of suspense… Find out why readers are saying that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home”—grab your copy of MOUNTAIN ANGEL today!

Keywords: contemporary romance, small town romance, fiction, love story, stalker, protector, sheriff, deputy, cop, cowboy, western, Montana, rural, new love, matchmaker, surviving abuse, sensitive hero, strong woman, strong heroine, ranch, outdoors, family, friends, community

With six older brothers ahead of him in line for his family's ranch, Gabriel Collins knew from a young age that he'd have to find his own way in the world. Now he's a master electrician with a successful business. Something is missing, however, and when Annemarie calls in desperate need of his expertise, he finds out exactly what. The indomitable young mother, her adorable little boy, and their struggle to turn Garrett Ranch from a money pit into a profitable operation might just be the family and the cause he didn't know he was searching for… so long as the boy’s father doesn’t ruin everything.

A NOTE ON THE CONTENT: This book is a contemporary romance and contains some profanity and sensual scenes that may not be suitable for sensitive readers.

With Shannon’s acting and singing career poised to take off and Ty’s horse training business gaining acclaim, that reckless kiss might be the only one Ty ever gets… until a brush with the darker side of fame forces Shannon to question if she can handle the spotlight. Now she’s back in Northstar to clear her head.

This might be the chance Ty has been waiting for—an opportunity to convince Shannon that their kiss under the mistletoe was the beginning of something even more wonderful. Just one problem. He can’t let her give up on her dreams, but if she pursues them, he’ll have to choose between losing her again and abandoning his own dreams to follow her across the world.

Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home” with this heartfelt friends-to-lovers holiday romance—grab your copy of MISTLETOE KISSES today!

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Six months after her divorce, Hope St. Cloud is struggling with her guilt over leaving her daughter’s father. She needs a fresh perspective, and she knows exactly how to find it—by spending the summer at her family’s cottage in Sea Glass Cove. Surrounded by abundant peace and fond childhood memories, Hope and her daughter will be able to find a new rhythm with just the two of them.

For the sake of their families, Becky vows to get along with Shane. Time has dulled the heartbreak, and as long as she remembers why she shouldn’t trust him, everything well be just fine. Except she never stopped loving him, and trying to rebuild their former friendship may be more than she can bear.

It was a hard lesson to learn, but Shane knows now that the best things in life are worth fighting for. And he’s prepared to fight for Becky. The friendship and passion that brought them together in the first place is as irresistible as ever, but the pain between them runs deep. What if it’s more than they can overcome?

Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home” with this heartstring-tugging second chance romance—grab your copy of FORGOTTEN ANGEL today!

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Lindsay Miller has sworn off men until her son is old enough not to be hurt when her relationships fail. But a casual romp with willing cowboy Henry Hammond on her kid-free vacation to see her best friend married off isn’t out of the question. And Henry has ideas about how to remind her that she’s more than a tired, struggling single mother.

Crushed after learning that his son isn’t his, Henry is drowning his sorrows when Lindsay boldly introduces herself. They hatch a plan to show each other a good time—one week of heart-soothing fun, then back to their separate lives. Stubbornly independent but vulnerable, Lindsay is an intoxicating breath of fresh air, and even after she’s gone, Henry can’t get her out of his heart. This could be the real deal, but can he prove that she and her son are more than a rebound family for him?

Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home” with this endearing tale of a catch-free one-night-stand becoming so much more—grab your copy of ONCE BURNED today!

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When Ben Conner killed a man in the line of duty and orphaned a young boy, he pushed everyone away, including his friend June Montana—the one woman who might’ve been able to heal his heart. Now, with the guilt and nightmares getting worse, Ben is desperate for a change. He needs June’s soothing compassion, so he heads home to Northstar… only to discover her adopted son Luke is the very same boy he orphaned.

When June adopted Luke, she promised to put his well-being before everything else, but she keeps a special place for Ben in her heart and seeing him again sparks something she never expected—a love that could last a lifetime. But as Luke and Ben work to overcome their entwined traumas, a new threat arises. Someone from June’s past doesn’t want to see them get their happily ever after, and he’s willing to kill to stop it.

A heartfelt friends-to-lovers romance with a side of suspense… Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home”—grab your copy of SUMMER ANGEL today!

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High school sweethearts Jace Wyatt and Rylee Harrison figured they’d be together forever… until her brother was murdered and Jace was arrested as the prime suspect.

Seventeen years later, Jace receives an anonymous tip that could finally prove he didn’t kill his best friend, but to find out if it’s anything more than another dead end, he’ll have to return to Heron Point, the home that turned on him with only the flimsiest of evidence. And he’ll have to face Rylee, the one woman no amount of time or pain can make his heart forget. Still, the chance to clear his name is too tempting to resist.

Recently widowed and helping her teenaged daughter navigate the pitfalls of high school, Rylee has no energy to unpack what Jace’s reappearance means to her. Her head isn’t convinced he’s innocent, but her heart knows otherwise. He was her first and strongest love, and that bond may have been twisted and scarred, but it clearly isn’t broken. Jace is as he ever was—her rock.

As they uncover more and more of the past’s dark truths, Rylee’s fear grows. The identity of her brother’s murderer isn’t the only secret this chain of clues holds.

It’s horse trainer Heather Brown’s thirtieth birthday, and she’s newly single. Again. With a talent for finding Mr. Right-for-Everyone-Else, it’s time to try something—or someone—new. Ranch hand Jeremiah Mackey certainly fits the bill. He’s different than any man she’s dated, but with her family openly hostile to him, how can it last?

Jeremiah has made a lot of mistakes in his life, and he’s spent time behind bars because of them. But eleven years ago, he was given a chance to turn his life around, and he took it without looking back. With Heather by his side, his future is looking brighter than ever… until his troubled past catches up with him.

A heartfelt friends to lovers romance with a touch of unrequited love and a hint of suspense… Find out why readers are saying that “picking up a new book in this series is like coming home”—grab your copy of LAST SURRENDER today!

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Two months after her husband’s violent death, Celeste is teetering on the edge, and she can’t engage in the art that was once her escape from the world. She desperately needs a tranquil place to rebuild herself. An extended visit with her friend in Northstar will give her that… and her charming new neighbor might give her something even better.

Celeste is trouble single father Brodie doesn’t need, but he’s been where she is and he can’t leave her alone to suffer. As he coaxes her out of the shadows, he discovers a heart as beautiful and mesmerizing as the stars. Celeste could be his perfect match, but will his apparent inability to take anything seriously drive her mad before he can prove it?

Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home” with this heartfelt friends-to-lovers holiday romance—grab your copy of MISTLETOE KISSES today!

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Recently divorced Hope St. Cloud is in need of a fresh perspective, and she knows exactly where to find it—at her family’s cottage in Sea Glass Cove. Here, she and her daughter will be able to find a new rhythm with just the two of them. She isn’t prepared for the tantalizing attraction to local gallery owner and widower Owen McKinney.

It’s been three years since the accident that stole all Owen held dear. When Hope and her adorable daughter stroll into his gallery, he finds in them all the joy and adventure he lost. Could this be a second chance at happiness or is her divorce too fresh? A sign straight from his past reminds him that he’s still alive and that this new love is worth fighting for.

The Driftwood Promise

From a young age, Erin McKinney has been taught that there’s only one man she can rely on—her older brother. The rest just aren’t worth the trouble. But Gideon St. Cloud might be the man to show her that good men still exist. He certainly made quite an impression the last time he was in town.

Returning to Sea Glass Cove to cool off in the middle of a heated custody battle for his son, Gideon knows he should ignore his curiosity about Erin, but he can’t get her out of his head. In the shelter of her driftwood forts, he’ll find out why she distrusts men… and discover how he can prove he isn’t like the men who hurt her.

Ryan and Luke have taught together for four years now, and she’s stubbornly ignored the flicker of attraction between them. His friendship—whatever remains of it—with her ex is a complication she doesn’t need, but when their colleagues continue to harass him over two murders that happened a decade ago, she can’t stay silent anymore.

Ryan’s unexpected offer of friendship is a lifeline Luke desperately needs. As he grabs on to it, that spark of attraction flares into something far stronger. Suddenly, Luke finds himself staring at the future he thought was lost to him. But will it last when long-buried secrets are uncovered?

Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home” with this heartfelt friends-to-lovers romance—grab your copy of WILD ANGEL today!

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FIRST INSTINCT – Best friend. Protector. Crutch. As Beth Carlyle overcomes every college girl’s worst nightmare, will she add “lover” to the names she has for Nick Hammond?

MOUNTAIN ANGEL – Between a determined stalker and her meddling, matchmaking uncle, Aelissm Davis may be in over her head… and Pat O’Neil—the sheriff’s deputy who’s supposed to keep her safe—could be the biggest complication of all.

SUMMER ANGEL – If June Montana can help her old friend Ben Conner and her adopted son Luke overcome their entwined traumas, she might find her perfect family. But a madman bent on revenge will stop at nothing to destroy their happily ever after.

TWICE SHY – A widower with a charming young daughter intent on playing matchmaker and a wounded and wary woman in need of peace and healing… could a dance at a friend’s wedding be the start of something wonderful for Aaron Hammond and Skye Hathaway?

ONCE BURNED – Henry Hammond and Lindsay Miller have both been burned in love, and a no-strings-attached fling is the perfect balm… but what happens when the attraction refuses to fade?

MISTLETOE KISSES – When Ty Evans impulsively kissed Shannon O’Neil under the mistletoe two years ago, he had no idea of the captivating desire it would awaken. Now she’s in Northstar for Christmas, and he won’t waste his second chance at a happily ever after with her.

STARLIGHT MAGIC – Traumatized by the death of her husband, Celeste Dawson desperately needs a fresh start. A trip to Northstar to visit her friend Shannon is just the thing… and her big-hearted new neighbor Brodie Dunn might be exactly the man to coax her from the shadows and back into the light.

WILD ANGEL – Everything Luke Conner once wanted from life is slipping away. Ryan Connelly wishes she could be the miracle he needs, but her own heart is still in tatters… and he has ties to the man who broke it.

FORGOTTEN ANGEL – Shane McGuire and Becky Epperson have a history. They might have had much more, but instead, he broke her heart. Now they’re both back in Northstar, and he’ll do everything he can to win her back.

LAST SURRENDER – Heather Brown and Jeremiah Mackey are an unlikely love match, but their broken pieces fit together so well. Can they persevere when someone with a grudge starts playing deadly games?

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