MaddieI'm about as hopeless a romantic as they come.Hopeless being the operative word.Until my dog runs off after a squirrel and is rescued by the hottest man in uniform I've ever seen.It seems like something right out of a romantic movie.He's perfect, and I'm so happy.... It's just like a dream.Until I find out he's my brother's best friend.It's a line I promised never to cross, and for good reason.NashI've been looking for the perfect woman to settle down with for a while now without a lot of luck.I'm tired of the endless dating games and women who just want to hook up with an Army pilot for bragging rights.When I meet Maddie, in the park where I catch her dog, I think fate has finally cut me a break.Until I learn she's my buddy's little sister.It doesn't get more off limits than that.But no matter what I do, I can't put her out of my mind.I have to have her—and I will figure...

EmeryI only attended the Valentine's Day speed dating event to get my matchmaking sister off my back.As long as I circle one yes, she's promised to stop meddling in my love life for a year.Only problem is, the place is filled with men who are perfect for anyone else.Just not me.Until Caden sits down and asks one question that makes me see him differently than all the others.Too bad he fakes an emergency to dip out of our date early.Seriously, I have the worst luck dating!CadenI only did the speed dating event to appease my mom.I never expected to find The One there.But I did.Except an emergency calls me away.When duty calls in the military, I can't ignore it.If I'm lucky enough to get a second chance with Emery, I'll do everything I can to prove to her that I've earned it.I know she's my future.

AdalynI fell in love with Jett instantly.But I was afraid of my intense feelings.When I finally had the courage to speak up, it was too late.Now months later, I've decided to leave Three Rivers.I can't handle living in the same small town as the man I'll never stop loving.But when he learns of my plan to drive north into a snowstorm, he insists on driving me.Too much time has passed for us to work things out.But I decide to enjoy Jett's company while I have it.If only I could keep my feelings in check.JettI feel in love with Addie instantly.But when my best friend ended up in a bad accident, it reminded me of a very painful truth.The people who get too close to me end up hurt or dead.Because I could stand the thought of Addie falling victim to my curse, I lied to her.I set her free.Seeing her all these months has been a special kind of torture.But when she confesses she's moving away, it rattles something...

MilesThe hardest thing about coming back from a deployment is having no one there waiting to greet you.No wife. Not even a girlfriend.Now that I'm back stateside, I'm supposed to fly home to see my mom next week.She'll ask me if I've found anyone yet, like she always does.I know I'll have to tell her no.But then I meet Kimberly at my buddy's welcome home celebration.I know she's been hurt before, but I will do whatever it takes to make her realize what she means to me.I know she's the one I want to take home to meet my mom.

IslaWhen my mom passes away, I take my half of the inheritance to fulfill her dream of visiting Alaska.I sell everything, secure a waitressing job, and buy a 4Runner to make the trip.My sister thinks I'm crazy.But it's not as if I won't know anyone in Three Rivers.Theron lives there now.I haven't seen him since I was a little girl and he was leaving for the Army.I'm not prepared for how incredibly hot he's gotten.Alaska doesn't feel so lonely now with Theron watching out for me.But can I get him to see me as more than the kid from next door?TheronWhen Isla calls me with car trouble just outside of town, I don't hesitate to come to her rescue.I used to help out her family when I was a teenager living next door.Back then, she was just a kid.But when I find her on the side of the road, there's nothing but a voluptuous woman now.I try to keep my attraction to her tamped deep...

AuroraIt's not that I'm trouble as much as trouble follows me everywhere.Especially when it comes to the Caribou Creek police chief, Garrett Bradley.Every time I cross paths with the man too sexy for his own good, trouble follows.Which is why I should know better than to speed through town.Because of course Garrett pulls me over.But instead of giving me the ticket I expect, he arrests me.The jerk.I wish I wasn't so drawn to him.That his very presence didn't make me weak in the knees.It'd be so much easier to hate him if I didn't want to rip his clothes off.I keep telling myself this ridiculous crush will pass.But it wouldn't be trouble if it did.And the truth?This might be exactly the kind of trouble I want.GarrettAurora Gray has been nothing but a pain in my side since she arrived in town.Every time I run into her, there's trouble.And a dangerous attraction that threatens to be my undoing.As much as...

SerenityI'm having a mini life crisis.Normally I would confide in my bestie.But I didn't come all the way to Alaska to ruin her wedding with my pathetic problems.I decide to stay in North Haven a few extra days to get my head on straight.When the new bride offers her key to me and insists I stay at her place while she's on her honeymoon, I gladly accept it.My plan to hide out and avoid people—especially the arrogant groomsmen James Devano—is quickly upended when I discover I'm not the only one who's been invited to stay.Just my luck that the one man who has managed to drive me up a wall since I met him is now insisting we coin flip for the guest bedroom.I might strangle the smug, sexy coast guardsmen.If I don't jump him and climb him like a tree first.JamesI don't do commitment.Watching my parents' on again, off again trainwreck of a relationship over the years has jaded me for...

IvyI'm a train wreck.A complete and total mess.But when I visit my cousin Blaire, I don't advertise my latest failed success story.I prefer to pretend everything is peachy.Never mind that I got fired and evicted on the same day.No one needs to know how bad I'm failing at life.Just once in my life I want to be a success story.So I make one up.I never expected that white lie to get so out of hand or cost me a chance a true love.BensonI've been warned to steer clear of Ivy.But when I meet her, I lose the ability to stay away.I'm drawn to her immediately.She's everything I've ever wanted in a woman.I want to make her mine.But when I find out she's been lying to me about her life, I'm torn.I've been lied to before and it didn't end well.I should count my losses and move on.But with Ivy, I'm learning nothing comes easy.Most of all, letting her go.

Charmane When my transmission dies, I'm forced to do the one thing I swore I'd never do:Ask Blaine Stark for a favor.With a massive snowstorm on the way, it's my last chance to make a trip up the mountain to bring my dear friend supplies until spring.It's just a quick trip.Except the storm comes early, trapping us.Forcing us to share a cabin with one bed.Making it impossible to fight my attraction to the one man I've sworn off.So I strike a deal.Blaine I've been stuck on Charmane since the first night I saw her.Only I was an idiot and went about things all wrong.What I felt for her the instant I saw her scared me.I tried to cling to my playboy ways, but I couldn't escape the truth.Charmane is the only woman I want—ever again.I'd do anything for her, including giving her a ride in a dangerous storm.But if she thinks what happens during our time stranded...

Riley I kissed my brother's best friend when I was 15, right before he left for basic training. He didn't kiss me back. Fourteen years have gone by since I've been home. I heard he's back but haven't wanted to face him. But when my grandma fractures her ankle and needs in-home physical therapy, I can't say no. Caribou Creek is too small to avoid running into Zac Ashburn. Especially since my brother works at his brewery. He's even hotter and more tempting than I remember. It doesn't matter that I'm dealing with my own mini life crisis. I know my heart is in trouble. Stupid heart. Zac After I served my time in the Army, I moved home to help my brothers take over the family brewery. My life is quiet and simple, just the way I want it. Until Riley Kohl comes back to town and shakes up my whole world. My buddy's little sister is an all-grown-up knockout. We were friends once, and...