Colin McIver is back in town, and the only person who isn't thrilled by the return of the hometown hero is his ex-wife, Nikki Gordon. She just wants to know when he's leaving. Because Colin always leaves. And this time, she hopes he'll be gone before he can discover the secret she's kept hidden for five long years…their daughter, Carly!A murderous stalker is after Colin, who is seeking only solitude and anonymity. Learning about his little girl only makes him more determined to stay and win Nikki's trust again. But when danger strikes too close to home, Colin has to risk everything he holds dear to protect his family. Will his attempt cost him the woman and child he loves–forever?
Private investigator Michael Courtland had promised to watch over Shannon Vaughn, the target of a vengeful enemy. But the moment Michael saw her, he knew protecting her would be more than just duty. And when escaping certain death left them stranded on a deserted island, he found himself longing to be with her, hold her, make love to her….Shannon couldn't deny her attraction to Michael, but could she trust him? Though he'd saved her life, she could tell he had secrets–secrets that could tear them apart. Yet as danger closed in on them, she wondered what she would do without him–and she realized that wasn't a thought she wanted to entertain….
The perfect woman? Beautiful big-city transplant Zoe Kozlowski came to Pinehurst to heal from a failed marriage and a frightening battle with breast cancer. So the passionate photographer instantly threw herself into an ambitious project: transforming her new home into a bed-and-breakfast.Luckily for her, the best architect–and most eligible bachelor–in town just happened to be her neighbor, Mason Sullivan. Gorgeous Mason's interest in the renovation quickly turned more than professional. But as captivating as he found his new neighbor, she was also a reminder of his painful childhood.Mason had vowed long ago never to risk losing his heart again–but how could he have known such temptation would lurk just next door?