Ive always taken plenty of risks with my heart, but not this time. I have my little boy to consider. But when I land in the small town of Kissing Springs, the last thing I expect to find is the smoking hot first responder—my babys daddy. Surprise!

Now Blake Wilson is everywhere I turn. He not only takes on his new role as father and protector to our little mischief maker, he keeps appearing on my shifts at Aunt Minnies Pie Shop, flirting with me at every chance.

Hes hard to resist. Again. Were soon expectingagain.

Only theres someone else who has his eye on me, too. A kind neighbor who works his way into my life. A man with a darker motive who learns too much about my past and threatens my new small town bliss.

Little do I know Im entangled in something even larger, involving friends I thought I could trust. Everything is a mess when trouble finds us, and I think this could be the end.

I only hope that Blake will risk it all to prove his love, moving heaven and earth in a search and rescue to make things right. Or will a fire and all the lies from my past come to light and scare him away from us forever?

Please see author note at the beginning of the book for elements of suspense.

This book is oh so much better if youve read My Hot Autumn Knight first.

In this standalone collection of steamy romances set around the small town of Kissing Springs, multiple authors bring you stories from single dads to second chances, ex-military to sports romances. Start anywhere in the collection and enjoy reading today.

A little Christmas magic in a small beach town? Yes, please. Especially when the officer of the law comes to my rescue. Or am I coming to his?

After Davis accident, theres only one logical thing for me to do as his physical therapist: help the gorgeous police officer with his full recovery. If only hed get the hint that Id love to take things beyond our professional arrangement.

When he uncovers the truth about his accident, Im by his side, but that only leads us into more danger. Were floating out to sea on a cold winters night in a sinking boat, and if this is the end for usthen all I want is to spend it in his arms in the only bed on board.

Well need a Christmas wish or two to turn this ship around. And if we make it back to shore, can I somehow convince this lawman that I can be his anchor, and we should be together forever?

Kallie takes my world by storm the minute I see her riding into the rodeo arena, a total beauty with her long, auburn hair flowing in the wind.

The second we touch, I know Ill do anything to hold on tight to her, tighter than the bucking bulls I ride to let off steam in the off-season. Ill go to hell and back to win her heart.

Because shes mine, and has been from our first kiss. Too bad shes also my worst enemys ex. His problems mount but I refuse to let him drag her down with him. Ill do whats necessary to save her.

And in the world of hockey, well, sometimes you have to go for it, and leave it all on the ice to win, even if you have to break a few rules.

Wyoming Platt is a 10—a rich scientist with a hot body, dimples, and millions—but he has no idea who the real me is.

When he rents a cabin for the summer, he thinks I'm Eve, just a small town girl running a lakeside campground in Steele Valley, a stone's throw from the world famous luxury resort. And he's clearly looking for a good time.

But I'm really Tess, a whiz in the field of artificial intelligence for my father's company. I once worked in New York City with a corner office on the top floor of the Arnault Tech building, now I clean cabins for a living.

I've managed to lay low and keep hidden from Dad this long—until things heat up with Wyoming. Now I'm fighting the law of attraction, getting too cozy with him in the lake, and he's falling for…Eve.

Wyoming has no idea I'm on the run from my maniacal father's scheme to use something I created for his devious purposes.

But once my secret is out…will Wyoming's feelings hold true? Will he come to my rescue, and can he love Tess just the same as he once loved Eve?

In this new spinoff from Zee Irwin's Fated Loves Series, come billionaires who spend and love with reckless abandon while enjoying getaways to a small town mountain resort built for the rich and famous. Hearts love deeper, the bedroom windows get steamier, and stakes are higher.

My new agent says I could be the next hottest thing, plus I've met the woman of my dreams.

At least for one evening she is, during a chance encounter at a teammate's wedding. I can't get her off my mind, but I have no way of getting in touch with her. So, imagine my surprise running into her months later.

And how my jaw drops at the sight of her with a baby… After finding out who she really is.

Join the hockey players of Team Puckers as they go for a winning season and go for it all with the women they claim.

When Buddy met Honey, his whole world turned upside down.

Buddy Rodgers was a recovering billionaire beach bum looking for a passion project.

Honey Adams was a step-daddy's girl who stood to lose everything.

When they met, sparks ignited.

When they joined forces in a fake marriage, the fire between them burned.

But after the deal fell apart, he'd do anything to keep their love alive.

Cam Castillo—the hottest player to hit the ice for the Vegas Gamblers—is the most infuriating man in hockey. So why did I just kiss him behind the Zamboni? I'm determined to avoid my brother's best friend, but he isn't making it easy. Especially when every time I look over my shoulder, he's right there, watching over me. Like he thinks I need protecting or something.

Fine. I admit I'm attracted to him. So if he wants in my life so badly, then he can be my first.

Becca Brooks—the hottest dancer on the Gamblers Cheer Squad—is the most irritating woman in Vegas. So why did I take her back to my place for a night when she needed help? I'm determined to keep her safe after a vow I made to her brother, my old best friend, to protect her when he couldn't.

Fine. I admit she drives me wild. But when she asks me to be her first, I'll have to let go of my past loyalties to her brother.

Despite their ties to the past, can Becca and Cam bet on love and hit a winning hand to gain a happily ever after?

She's about to ruin my big break—unless I can claim her first.

The L.A. Vipers need a new goalie, and their eyes are on me. I'm ready to make the move from semi-pro to playing in the professional league of hockey, the big time, reaching my life's goal at last.

But I have plenty to distract me. I move into a new apartment building before the season starts, only to find I'm suddenly popular with the mature women here. Turns out, they have a bet going to see who can fix me up with their granddaughter first. There's only one woman I'm interested in though. From the moment we meet sparks fly. But sometimes sparks have a way of igniting a roaring fire.

Too bad she's also the coach's daughter and strictly off-limits.

This story is a prequel novella to Midnight and Mischief.

Our marriage was a sham, and what this woman did to my heart was a crime.

I had no plans to follow in my father's footsteps working at the bank, and living the humdrum life of a family man. My world in fast-paced Las Vegas was far enough away from home to avoid that, or so I thought.

When I was called into action, paying back an old debt to my former lieutenant, things went terribly wrong. I had no choice but to return to Kissing Springs—married to a sassy mafia princess to keep her and her teenage daughter safe and in hiding.

My family and friends celebrated our home coming. No one knew our marriage license was fake, our wedding rings only cheap knockoffs, and that newlywed glow in our eyes all an act. We played house, made the perfect pair as husband and wife, and I even allowed her daughter to call me Dad.

I didn't want this small town life. But the more I was around my fake wife's sweet scent, and keeping her sexy body warm at night, and listening to her sassy mouth, feelings changed. Suddenly, I wanted to stay and be the man my wife and daughter needed—the only one—and somehow make things real.

If only danger wasn't coming to Kissing Springs in the form of a mob boss hellbent on revenge.