Fated mates. A fated family. One mistake that could shatter them all.A small town cop and a single dad, Gabe Wilder already has more on his plate than he can handle. But when a routine traffic stop turns into making out with the sexiest woman he's ever laid eyes on, things get even crazier, because Zoe Karrington isn't any ordinary woman—she's his fated mate.The last thing Zoe expects is to end up in the arms of a sexy shifter who makes her feel— and do—things she's never expected. More surprising still, is the immediate love she feels for Gabe's young son.But when Zoe's reckless actions put the boy at risk, can Zoe prove to Gabe and—more importantly—herself, that the love she has for his son is just as fated as their own? Or will she lose the family her heart craves more than anything?Reader note: His to Tame is a full length stand alone bear shifter novel with no Cliffhangers! This series...

He chose his career. She settled for 'just friends'. Now he's back, and everything's changed. Except her feelings. Charli Carlson's never been good enough. Not for her family, Not for herself. And definitely not for her best friend whom she's been desperately in love with since they were kids. But that hasn't been an issue since he left their small mountain town years ago to pursue his career. Two-time Olympic medalist, Symon Scott is back in Trickle Creek to nurse his wounds and get his head straight after an injury sidelined his career. He walked away from his best friend and his town once. But now he's back and it doesn't take long before Symon starts to notice Charli in an entirely different way. Soon, it's not just his career that's on the line, but his heart, too. Being with Symon after all this time feels right. But before she can give herself over to it, Charli still needs to prove to him,...

USA Today Bestselling Author, Elena Aitken invites you to celebrate happily ever after in her brand new, sexy-sweet series that will make you say, "I do!" A young widow with a child to raise, Sarah Lewis has spent the last few years focusing on her child and protecting her heart. She's vowed not to open herself up that kind of heart ache again. It threatened to consume her once before, no way is she doing that again. New in town, sexy chef Brody Morris has more on his mind than getting his new restaurant off the ground. He's set his sights on the strong willed, single mom who also happens to be his best friend and is completely shut off from the idea of a relationship. Sarah finds herself leaning more and more on Brody and soon, feelings that are a whole lot stronger than friendship start to develop. In order to love again, Sarah must be willing to be vulnerable and open her heart to the possibility. But opening up,...

A young widow…A grieving brother…Could a second chance heal them both?Widowed too soon, leaving her alone with a young son and a broken heart. Drew's only priority is to rebuild a life for herself and her son. Love is the last thing on her mind.As long as he can remember, Ben has secretly loved Drew. But now his only job is to be there for his older brother's widow and son, not act on his forbidden feelings. No matter how strong they are.Despite the promises she made to her dying husband, Drew never expected to be able to open her heart again. But shared grief brings healing, and when Ben finds a way to make good on his vow to his brother. It's not only laughter and happiness he brings back into Drew's life—it could also be love.

Five years after being reunited in Las Vegas, Lexi and Leo have settled into domestic bliss. Or have they? Lexi would never dream of keeping anything from Leo, but she has a secret that’s too painful to share even with the man she loves. When that secret threatens to come between them, will Lexi be able to share her devastating truth, or will she bear the pain alone?Leo would do anything for his family, including leaving his career behind and moving to the remote Canadian Rockies. When he’s presented with an offer that’s too good to be true, he can’t turn it down. Even when it means deceiving those he loves the most. While Lexi and Leo discovered that Nothing Stays in Vegas, the only thing that can bring their love back together again, is a…Return to Vegas. 

It's been forty years. Is it too late for a second chance? Maureen McCormick was in love once but it's been nearly forty years since she's heard from her first love. For decades, she's thrown herself into motherhood, focusing solely on her children, leaving no room for her own happiness. Maureen is stunned to receive an unexpected letter that leads her to a secluded mountain lodge only days before Christmas, offering the possibility of a long-awaited happily ever after. But, a sudden and unexpected snowstorm traps her in the lodge, putting her second chance at love in jeopardy once more. Our Forever Moment is set in Merry Falls, North Carolina as part of the Merry Ever After collection. To read other stories set at the rustic Merry Falls Lodge, look for books with the Merry Ever After icon from the following authors, all releasing on November 16, 2023

He's a shifter. She's a human. Their attraction is…dangerous.Her best friend's wedding at Grizzly Ridge is just the break from reality that Nina needs. Not to mention the super sexy, mountain man who looks at her like he'd like to flip her over his shoulder and carry her away. He'll do.Ryker knows he's in trouble the moment he sets eyes on the sassy blond with the luscious curves that drive his instincts wild. He's an alpha grizzly shifter, and she's a human. There can be no future for them. But, one night can't hurt. Right?!With an attraction this strong—this fated­—one night will never be enough. What was supposed to be a fling turns into something so powerful, Ryker realizes the only way to save the woman he's falling for, is to leave and never come back. Not even for love.

He's not looking for love, but she's the sunshine to his grump and six months is a long time to deny his desire. Chase never fit in with his big tight-knit family. Always on the outside looking in, as soon as he could, he left small-town life—and his family—behind. Now, a clause in his father's will has forced him home for Six. Long. Months. Sunshiny and oh-so-sexy, Annie is just the distraction that Chase needs until he can put his hometown in the rearview for good. The last thing he expects is to develop any actual feelings for her, or the young boy she's raising, but the longer Chase stays in town, the more attached he becomes. All too soon, time is running out, the stakes are high, and Chase can't decide what's more dangerous. Leaving for good. Or staying.

USA Today Bestselling Author, Elena Aitken invites you to celebrate happily ever after in her brand new, sexy-sweet series that will make you say, "I do!" Billionaire Damon Banks has everything he could ever want. Almost. When his childhood home goes up for sale, there's nothing he wants more. The catch? The seller—his father—insists it be sold to a married couple. No problem. Katie Langdon has been Damon's best friend since kindergarten and there's nothing she wouldn't do for him. Including being his fake fiancé. They already know each other better than anyone else. How hard could it be? But as their wedding date quickly approaches, pretending turns out to be much harder than either of them expected, especially since feelings neither of them ever thought they'd feel become very real. As the lines between real and fake become blurred, Damon and Katie must find a way to see clearly, or risk losing...

She no longer knows who she is or what she wants. He blames himself for her pain. Is their love strong enough to survive their greatest hurt?Christy has built her entire life around the dream of being a mother and raising a family with the love of her life. After years of infertility, doctors, treatments and heartbreaking disappointments, that dream seems further away than ever. Without her dream of motherhood, Christy no longer knows know who she is or what she wants. Mark loves his wife unconditionally but can't bear knowing that he failed to give her the family she so desperately wants. At the very time when they should be coming together, their pain is pulling them apart. Is this challenge more than their marriage can withstand? Or will they be able to see past their individual hurts and come together again to have their own second chance at love—together?

I should have never agreed...But it was only one ride....Besides, I was way overdue for a little excitement. A middle aged, overworked single mom barely keeping my head above water, I'm hardly living my best life. He's a rough around the edges biker who can't be anything but trouble, and he's looking at me as if I'm the sexiest woman alive. Maybe I shouldn't have said yes, but I needed a ride home.And he offered.On two conditions:Hold on.Let go.It was dangerous, but I was due for a little danger, and when he touched me...all bets were off. I would climb on the back of his bike every night for the rest of my life if he'd make me feel that way again.And again.He lights up every part of me.Even my heart.But I don't know anything about him. And when I find out...Everything changes because I no longer know who or what to trust anymore.And if I don't figure it out soon,...

Will chasing her dreams mean leaving love behind? Firefighter, Jeremy Davis loves his life in Glacier Falls and small town living has been good to him with great friends, a job he loves, a promotion on the horizon and now, a woman he is very quickly falling in love with. Making a career out of her passion for music has always been Bella Burton's dream. And now, against all odds it looks as if that dream is about to come true. She's falling hard for Jeremy, but his life is and always will be in Glacier Falls. It's an impossible choice between two futures when chasing her dreams might mean leaving something—or someone—behind.

A secret that threatens to consume her…A man who challenges everything…   A connection so strong nothing will ever be the same. Amber has always been in control. Of her high-powered career, her social life (or lack thereof), and well…pretty much everything. At least that's what everyone thinks. So, when she finds herself back in her hometown, she'll do anything to keep up the pretense. Including lying to her best friends.'Little' Logan Myers has grown up since high school. In all the right ways. And the first time Amber runs into him in town, sparks fly—but not in a good way.She's opinionated, controlling and overbearing. But there's something else—a vulnerability Logan's pretty sure no one else has seen. Amber has secrets, and a deep hurt that he's sure he can help her get past. If only she'll open up. After a lifetime of maintaining tight control...

Go with the flow. Have fun. Stay true to yourself. And above all else, remember...no relationships. Ever. From a very young age, I saw firsthand how a relationship could change a woman and make her lose herself. I vowed never to let it happen to me. And for over forty years, it hasn't. That is until my happily loved-up friends get it in their head that I'm missing out and dare me to really get to know a man and become friends with him. No sex allowed. One specifically—Blaze Baron, international heartthrob and massive movie star who recently moved to town and seems to have set his sights on me. I'm way too old for a dare. Still...I find myself agreeing. Besides, hooking up with a megastar so it can be splashed all over the gossipy tabloid sites for the whole world to see, isn't really my vibe. And shallow pretty boys really aren't my vibe. I won't have any trouble keeping things PG-rated and firmly in the friend...

Nothing can stand in the way of fated mates—except maybe themselves.Despite being named the most eligible bachelor in the country, all billionaire Cyrus Steele wants to do is hide from the spotlight. As a Kodiak shifter, he needs solitude. However, he also hungers for a mate. So when he meets Natalia Jackson, who's as sexy as she is confident, he's more than happy to accept her offer to hide out together in the Montana mountains. It doesn't hurt that their connection is immediate, intense and so hot, it'll take more than a snowstorm to douse their flames.But they can't hide forever and when the responsibilities of real life come knocking, Natalia and Cyrus find themselves at odds with what's expected of them and what their hearts are calling them to do. Fated love may be right in front of them but their lives may very well tear them apart.Reader note: His to...

Meet the sexy alpha Jackson brothers (and their sassy, strong little sister) in the Bears of Grizzly Ridge Series.His to ProtectFrom the moment he lays eyes on her, Axel Jackson knows Harper Bentley is more than just a guest at his lodge. Much more. Every bear shifter has a mate. She’s his. And whether his brothers believe in fated mates or not, nothing will keep Axel from what is his. But first he’ll need to convince Harper that what she’s feeling is more than lust. It’s fate. His to SeduceChloe Karrington has spent her life running from the idea of needing a man, let alone a mate. After all, she’s an independent career woman, a man would only get in the way. Besides, she’s never met anyone who was worth the time. That is until she meets way too sexy, way too intense, Luke Jackson.His to Claim The last thing Kade  Jackson wants in his...

The series that readers are calling, "touching, funny, sweet and gut-wrenching all mixed together." By USA Today Bestselling Author, Elena Aitken!He's totally off limits and wrong for her in so many ways. That's why he's perfect...for the moment.Amber McCormick has always had a plan. As long as things were orderly and she was in complete control, she couldn't get hurt. But when life throws her a curve ball, she decides it's time for a change. Or at least, time for a little fun. The fun she's looking for comes in the form of her best friend's smoking hot big brother. She knows she shouldn't go there, but it's only going to be temporary and it'll be over before anyone gets hurt. Cole Price doesn't do relationships, especially serious ones. Which is why sharing one hot weekend with his little sister's college roommate is perfect. Who knew up-tight, super strait-laced Amber McCormick could be so wild?But when...

He needs a nanny. She needs a job. Now, all they have to do is keep their hands off each other and their feelings to themselves. Single dad, Craig Carlson prides himself on being able to do it all. He's never needed help running his business while single-handedly raising his little girl. Until now. An unexpected stipulation in his late father's will requires him to hire a nanny for the next six months or his family—including his daughter—will lose everything. Enter Lucy Willis, his new tenant, who planted a kiss on him before she knew he was her landlord. There's something about the newest resident of Trickle Creek that he can't quite put his finger on, but he likes her. If he's going to ask someone for help, it might as well be a stranger who doesn't have any idea of how hard it is for him. Now, all he needs to do in order to fulfill his duties and keep his family legacy intact is deny his growing...

As far as Maren is concerned, life is perfect and it's just about to get better. On the cusp of her fortieth birthday and with her only child almost grown, it's time to start putting herself and her marriage first. But when the butterflies in her tummy turn out to be morning sickness, Maren's world is flipped upside down with an unplanned, high risk pregnancy—one she's ashamed to admit is unwanted.Overnight, everything changes and the ripple effect of the baby she's so unsure of is felt in every corner of her life. Her perfect life slowly disappears. Her teenage daughter looks for attention in the wrong places. Her best friend inexplicably blows up and stops speaking to her. And worse, her once doting husband pulls away when she needs him the most.Just when she's sure things couldn't possibly be worse, a shocking discovery rocks Maren's world. Faced with a devastating deception, a truth she can no longer ignore, and an impossible choice, can...

USA Today Bestselling Author, Elena Aitken invites you to celebrate happily ever after in her brand new, sexy-sweet series that will make you say, "I do!" He broke her heart once. She's never given up on him. Can their hearts survive a second chance at love? Despite having her own heart broken, wedding planner Hope Turner is a diehard romantic and has dedicated herself to Ever After Ranch and happily ever afters—other peoples. For Levi Langdon there's only ever been one woman for him. Now that he's back in town after ten long years, he plans on proving to Hope that those feelings have only grown stronger. Just when Hope starts to believe that a second chance at love and her own happily ever after might finally be possible, devastating news puts everything at risk and Hope and Levi must both decide: is their love strong enough to survive a second time?

It's probably a bad idea.No, it's definitely a bad idea. Just over forty years old, and I've always managed just fine without a relationship—even a fake one, thank you very much.My mother taught me well—love is nothing but a myth and it certainly doesn't pay the bills. My career has always been my focus, and it hasn't let me down yet.But when my friends challenge me to have a little sexy fun with their silly go-for-it pact, I can't seem to stop myself from asking the playboy billionaire CEO, Trent Thomas to play along. Sinfully sexy, the man sends thrills through me with only the tiniest touch. Imagine what could happen behind closed doors!Of course, he's game to help me out, with one condition...I must agree to listen to him—whatever that means. It's not long before I find out exactly what that means and my carefully constructed Ice Queen walls begin...

They say your forties are the new twenties.Maybe that would be true if my ex-husband hadn't turned out to be a lying, cheating, stealing ass who left me with nothing except my pride.And it's that pride that should keep me from accepting Phillip Conrad's sexy, sinful, and way too indecent proposal to pay off the debt I owe him.I should walk away. I should slap him. Hell, I should tell him exactly where he can shove his offer.But I can't.Because Phillip and I have unfinished business and it's long past time to see if that spark between us has the potential to become a full-fledged inferno.Besides, if forty is the new twenty, and a second chance is really on the table, then maybe it's not too late for some excitement. The sexier the better. And if I'm really lucky? Maybe I'll get my happy ending after all. Author's note: A second chance with your billionaire, first love, romance that proves it's never too late for a...

After almost hooking up with a gorgeous blonde stranger as a misguided way of dealing with his problems, Asher Carlson needs to escape. Discovering he has inherited a remote mountain cabin provides the perfect solution. The last thing he expects is for a runaway bride—that same beautiful blonde woman—to jump in the cab of his truck and demand to go wherever he is going. Alone together with her almost hookup in a cabin with only one bed, Noa Briggs knows she can't ignore the mess she left behind when she left her best friend at the altar. But she doesn't love her intended groom the way you are supposed to love the man you marry. The spark she feels for the stranger who rescued her is stronger than anything she ever hoped to have in her marriage, and how sad is that? Especially when Asher gives off vibes that while their chemistry is incredible, it's not going to be forever. A playboy who has actively avoided relationships, he's the perfect rebound....

Contemporary romance series. Castle Mountain Lodge. Love story. Hidden Gifts.

Eva Andrews would do anything for her best friend Andi, especially if it means dropping everything to plan a last minute wedding at Castle Mountain Lodge. But planning the perfect wedding isn't proving to be easy, especially when Jeff Michaels, the rugged and all too good-looking ranch hand, is determined to get in her way. Despite the fact that Jeff knows how to push all of Eva's buttons, there's an attraction between them that can’t be denied. But Eva’s sworn off men and even if she did allow herself to act on the feelings that keep growing stronger, there’s the small matter of her ‘fake date’ in the way.Castle Mountain is known for bringing couples together, but can Eva and Jeff get out of their own way long enough to see what they could have—together?

Visit Castle Mountain Lodge, where sometimes falling in love--means saying goodbye. For Carmen Kincaid--the customer service manager at Castle Mountain Lodge--work has always come before love. There's never been room in her busy life for romance, despite what her family would have liked. Dylan Harrison has always put business first. And with his new project--the Springs resort--only months away from becoming a reality, he needs to focus more than ever. Spending time together as a minor distraction? Sure. What neither of them counted on was falling so hard for the other. Especially when a relationship couldn't come at a worse time. But when it comes to love--sometimes there is no such thing as the perfect time. ~A sweet, contemporary romance~ Like all my books, Goodbye Gifts can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novel, but are even more enjoyable when you read them as a series. Catch up with your favorite characters with the rest of the books! Unexpected Gifts--Colin & Andi's Story FREE NOW! Hidden Gifts--Bo & Morgan's Story Unexpected Endings--Catch up with Colin & Andi Mistaken Gifts--Jeff & Eva's Story Secret Gifts--Gage & Megan's Story Goodbye Gifts--Carmen & Dylan's Story Tempting Gifts--Lisa & Jason's Story

Every Shifter has a mate. She's his. Now all he has to do is convince her that what they have between them is more than lust—much more. When Harper's life begins a death spiral, she does what any self respecting woman would do—she heads for the mountains. More specifically, Grizzly Ridge. A brand new—and very remote—lodge in the wilds of Montana where the last thing she expects to find is a very alpha, very sexy mountain man who's more than a little wild himself and doesn't waste any time reigniting feelings in her she’d long since buried. From the moment he lays eyes on her, Axel knows the curvy brunette is more than just a guest at his lodge. Much more. Every bear shifter has a mate. She’s his. And whether his brothers believe in fated mates or not, nothing will keep Axel from what's his. But first he’ll need to convince Harper that what she’s feeling is more than lust. It’s fate. Reader note: His to Protect is a full length stand alone bear shifter novel with no Cliffhangers! This series contains: strong, sassy, curvy women; sexy alpha males; steamy shifters and sizzling sex scenes.

Working in the children’s club at the Lodge, reputation is important which is why Lisa Gibbs is tired of the party boys only looking for a one-night stand. She’s serious about her life and career, and she won’t let anything—or anyone—get in the way of that. Jason Porter will do anything to make his twin sister and his favorite nephew happy. Including attending a dreaded family reunion at the Lodge. But hanging out in the mountains has its perks—like the beautiful woman in charge of the kids club. And flirting’s safe, because the last thing he wants is a relationship. And the last thing Lisa wants is any sort of attention from Jason—no matter how funny and handsome he is—especially if it could cost her the job she loves. But when their concern for the little boy they both care about, forces the two of them together, will they let their walls down long enough to see that what they’ve both been avoiding, may be the one thing that saves them?

Run away to Castle Mountain Lodge where you can hide--but not from love. If party-boy Gage Mitchell doesn't shape up, he'll lose the acting role of a lifetime, and with it, the only means he has to help his family. PR rep, Megan Powers has only one job--keep Gage Mitchell out of trouble, or she'll be looking for a new career. And what better place to do it then the remote and beautiful Castle Mountain Lodge. After all, how much trouble could he get into deep in the mountains? Surrounded by wilderness and away from the paparazzi, there isn't much for Gage and Megan to focus on--except each other. But when a dark secret from Gage's past threatens to ruin everything, Megan and Gage stand to lose it all--including each other. ~A sweet, contemporary romance~ **Author's note: While Secret Gifts can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novel, check out the rest of the Castle Mountain Lodge Series for more mountain romance!

Contemporary romance series. Castle Mountain Lodge. Love story. Hidden Gifts.