Allowing himself to love always seemed too dangerous. Now it might be his only salvation...Single dad Tank Wheeler has vowed to keep his heart shuttered in the name of keeping his young daughter's life stable. But lately, the chemistry between him and his adrenaline-loving best friend, Cassie Reynolds, has been getting him a little hot under the collar. And then, with one scorching birthday kiss, these best friends are instantly more.Exactly the wrong time for Tank's ex to show up in Wild River, Alaska.Cassie is pretty sure she's having a waking nightmare. Not only is Tank's gorgeous ex hoping to reclaim her family, but a new megastore is threatening the wilderness-adventure business she's spent five years building. But Cassie never backs down from a fight. And now it's time to make the most terrifying leap of her life—and hope that Tank catches her...before she falls too far.

They said goodbye years ago, but wedding bells just might remind these ex-lovers that their relationship was never really over...When they were high school sweethearts, Aurora Klein and Tyler Forrester imagined they would spend their entire lives together. Though Aurora's dreams of going to college went beyond Wild River, Alaska, she would've chosen to compromise if it meant staying close to Tyler. Instead, he ended their relationship after graduation. With a broken heart, Aurora moved to California and never planned on looking back.And yet, six years later, Aurora finds herself back in Wild River to serve as maid of honor at her best friend's wedding. There's only one problem: Tyler is the best man. Aurora expects an awkward reunion, but she doesn't count on rekindling the flame that still burns between them...or having to team up with him to search for the runaway bride!

Julie and her young daughter, Emily, find themselves with no place to go on a blizzardy Christmas Eve. How will Julie keep Emily's innocence intact while fighting for their very survival?The last thing Denise Gasteaux expected was to be dumped by the man she was head over heels for. But that’s exactly what happened and now she’s left to pick up the pieces. So the last thing she’s looking for is R.J. McHansen when all she wants is to forget men even exist. She can't ignore the instant connection between them. But is Denise ready to allow another man into her heart so soon? Find out in Salvage, a States Trilogy short story. Approximately 10,000 words.

Can a weekend in the wilds of Alaska clear the air between these competitive colleagues and remind them of all they've been missing?When the opportunity for a high-profile promotion comes up, hardworking sales rep Kendra Phillips figures she's a shoo-in...only to be disappointed when her new coworker, Nolan Lawless, gets it instead. Kendra wouldn't be so upset if he was just another colleague, but she and Nolan have history. The two shared a steamy week together at a sales conference months ago, and Kendra came away feeling that their connection was real. At least, until Nolan ghosted her when the conference was over.Kendra just wants to move on and focus on her job, but a forced work retreat makes avoiding Nolan impossible. Roughing it in the Alaskan wilderness isn't exactly Kendra's idea of a good time, and when Nolan is assigned as her partner for the trip, she'll have to channel her pain into competitive energy to prove she's over him...even when...

In the Alaskan wilderness, love blooms in unlikely places—and between an unlikely couple... Still single, still working at the same bookstore and still pining for the guy who got away, Ellie Mitchell cringes at the prospect of attending her high school reunion. She just can't face showing up alone—with her dreams of becoming a teacher still unfulfilled—when her ex will be bringing a model-gorgeous plus-one. Callum McKendrick has been in love with Ellie since forever, but he's not sure his coworker takes him seriously. Offering to be her date for the reunion is his chance to show Ellie just what she's missing by being stuck in the past, but will becoming her fake boyfriend be enough to prove that Callum is her perfect match?Look for the newest book in Jennifer Snow's Wild River series, coming soon from HQN!A Wild River NovelBook 1: An Alaskan ChristmasBook 2: Under an Alaskan SkyBook 3: A Sweet...

A split-second decision could change both their lives for the better...if they let itMontana Banks has returned to Wild River, Alaska, for a fresh start. Adventure has always been in her blood, but while an injury leaves her unable to participate in her favorite extreme sports, Montana settles for teaching base-jumping classes at her friend's tour company. Settling in has been almost too easy: a great job, her family's acceptance and her own apartment—right next door to straitlaced police officer Eddie Sanders.Eddie has always had feelings for Montana, and now that he's leaving for a new job in Anchorage he wonders if he should've taken a chance with her sooner. Then a moment of violence the night of his going-away party leaves him badly wounded. Seeing Eddie's job opportunity lost and self-confidence following close behind, Montana is determined to show him all the reasons he has to pick himself up again.Watch for A Sweet Alaskan Fall, coming soon from HQN Books!

Will they play it safe...when falling in love means breaking all the rules?Treasure hunter Anna Armos has come to Port Serenity with a map and a mission: find the Winters Lot fortune. But along with the legendary gold, she's seeking the truth—the long-lost answers that will bring her family back together. Finding them requires bending a few protocols, but luckily, Anna knows just who to call...On a forced leave of absence from the coast guard, daredevil pilot Dwayne Madden feels like his future is up in the air. So when he gets a special request to escort the gorgeous Anna on a helicopter tour that's a little off course, it's hard to say no. Together, Anna and Dwayne journey deep into the untamed Alaskan wilds, but will they find the missing gold or follow an uncharted path to an even greater treasure?

Taking a chance on love can be the greatest thrill of all... When a free-climbing accident lands Arron Bosch at the Wild River Community Hospital, he's reunited with his ex, emergency room nurse Alisha Miller. His impulsive plan to travel the world broke them up. Now he needs someone to help him recover and can't resist seeing a chance for them to start over. Besides...it's kind of her fault that he fell. Alisha wanted closure—that's the only reason she called Arron. And now he's living in her tiny apartment until he's all healed. The longer he stays, the closer they get, but Arron's only going to leave again. Alisha's built a life in Wild River and wants to stay in one place. But what if the place she'll be happiest is by his side?

Will they risk taking the plunge from friendship to forever? Oliver Klein's wife and oldest daughter were lost at sea—a tragic mystery that left the small coastal town of Port Serenity reeling. Three years later, surrounded by the wild Alaskan waters that claimed them, the grieving lighthouse keeper is still haunted by their disappearance. Oliver knows he should move on for the sake of his younger daughter, Tess, but he isn't so sure he's ready to love again. Carly Walters knew losing her best friend, Alison, would break her heart—yet she never expected Alison's husband might be the one to mend it. The more her life intertwines with Oliver's, the harder she falls for him...and the guiltier she feels. Amid the rush of the summer tourist season, can Carly and Oliver finally accept the past while looking forward to a bright future...together?Bonus Novella In Jennifer Snow's Love in the Alaskan Wilds, Anna Armos hires pilot Dwayne Madden to...

They have different ideas about the fate of an old inn...until it brings them together.When Sarah Lewis inherits a run-down B&B from her late grandmother in coastal Blue Moon Bay, the logical thing to do is sell it and focus on her life in L.A. Her career is on the rise, and this setback could cost her the opportunities she's worked hard for. But when she learns that interested buyers will only tear it down in its current state, she feels a sense of obligation to her grandmother to get it back to the landmark tourist destination it once was...even if that means hiring the best contractor for the job, which happens to be her old high school crush.Wes Sharrun's life has continued to unravel since the death of his wife three years before. Now with a struggling construction company and a nine-year-old daughter, he sees the B&B as an opportunity to get back on his feet. Unfortunately, despite trying to keep his distance, his daughter has taken a liking to...

This small-town sheriff has big-city secrets As a detective in New York, Jacob Marx had been deep under cover in a drug cartel...until a bust went terribly wrong. Now posing as a good guy is proving even tougher. Since the force sent him to Brookhollow to lie low as a deputy sheriff, he's been struggling to stay detached from the townspeople. Especially Heather, the gorgeous, high-heeled bartender at the local pool hall who asks too many questions. Tempted as he is, he can't allow himself to connect with her or anyone else. His career and safety are at stake. Of course, a little flirting couldn't hurt... Could it?

In Alaska, it's always a white Christmas—but the sparks flying between two reunited friends could turn it red-hot...If there's one gift Erika Sheraton does not want for Christmas, it's a vacation. Ordered to take time off, the workaholic surgeon reluctantly trades in her scrubs for a ski suit and heads to Wild River, Alaska. Her friend Cassie owns a tour company that offers adventures to fit every visitor. But nothing compares to the adrenaline rush Erika feels on being reunited with Cassie's brother, Reed Reynolds.Gone is the buttoned-up girl Reed remembers. His sister's best friend has blossomed into a strong, skilled, confident woman. She's exactly what his search-and-rescue team needs—and everything he didn't know he craved. The gulf between his life in Wild River and her big-city career is wide. But it's no match for a desire powerful enough to melt two stubborn hearts...

He's kryptonite. And she needs all her strength... Noah Parks is the ridiculously gorgeous, motorcycle-riding, cage-match-fighting equivalent of kryptonite for Lindsay Harper. And she's going to need every last ounce of her strength now that she's the legal guardian of her brother's five orphaned children. For the sake of her new family, it's time to give up her carefree single ways. Stop being the cool aunt and become a parent. And fight this crazy attraction to Noah. Sure, there's a side of him she can't help falling for...the one who volunteers as a firefighter and helps at-risk youth. The irresistibly kind and caring side. But she is a nurse, after all. She can't love an MMA fighter, a man she regularly has to scan for physical trauma... Can she?

MMA fighters go the distance in this all-new series from Jennifer Snow, author of the Brookhollow novels. Walker Adams was supposed to follow in his lawyer father’s footsteps, but instead he’s training to be an MMA fighter. And while he works for his chance to make it in the UFC, he’s bunking on his baby sister’s best friend’s couch. Gracie Andrews is all grown up—in all the right places. But she’s engaged to the fight match-maker who holds Walker’s career in his hands… Gracie had almost convinced herself that she’d put her silly childhood crush on Walker to rest. But the sight of him sleeping in only a pair of boxer briefs makes it clear that some things never change. And as old sparks turn to flames, Gracie is forced to decide between the future she thought she wanted or the man she’s never stopped loving…

’Tis the season of forgiveness…but can she ever forget? Brad Monroe was truly unbelievable. Blowing back into Brookhollow for three days to film a Christmas special—three years after the accident that killed his best friend…her husband—and expecting Melody to be civil? Please. He’d been the only one who’d survived the tragedy, hightailing it to Nashville and hijacking her dream…Patrick’s dream. She’d spent that time grieving, working three jobs, struggling to raise her boys and keep a roof over their heads. Now she was losing ground on all fronts, and not about to forgive and forget. Or give him the one thing that could save them all…

Starting over means a second chance . . . Abigail Jansen is done with hockey . . . and hockey players. After leaving her two-timing NHL-star husband, Abby decides to start over in her hometown of Glenwood Falls, Colorado. There she doesn't have to deal with people gossiping behind her back or hear the word "hockey"—-until her daughter tries out for the junior hockey team. Now Abby has to face her fears . . . and coach Jackson Westmore. He's tall, dark, handsome—-and happens to hate her.All through high school, talented hockey player Jackson Westmore had a crush on Abby, but he would never make a move on his best friend's girl. He gave her the cold shoulder out of self-preservation and worked out his frustrations on the ice. So when Abby returns, newly divorced and still sexy as hell, Jackson knows he's in trouble. Now even the best defensive skills might not keep him from losing his heart . . .

The Ex-Wife Megan McNeil is genuinely happy to escort her little girls to their father’s wedding in Kauai, Hawaii - even though she feels like a third wheel. One gorgeous groomsman definitely disagrees. But are they both carrying too much baggage to begin a new romance? The Best Man Devlin Marshall won’t let anything spoil his buddy’s big day - not even his own rocky marriage. Secrets and mistrust have divided him from his Amy, but the love in the air seems to be catching. The Sister Family comes first. Deep down, Gabi Foster knows it, but this holiday is hurting her career. Can a sweet, sexy surfing instructor convince her that love is worth more than a business deal?

Friendship is overrated, if you ask her She's always just been one of the guys…until she falls in love with one of the guys. Except Bailey Sheppard has carried a torch for firefighter Ethan Bishop since high school. And now that his long-term girlfriend has left him brokenhearted, she's free to go after what she's always wanted. Not that Ethan sees Bailey as anything but a friend. A best friend maybe, but still not a woman he'd be interested in. Pining for his ex has made him blind to the possibility of happiness with anyone else…. But can Ethan resist a woman who knows what she wants?

All wrapped up . . . One more game. That's all that stands between NHL star Asher Westmore and a major career milestone. But then his brother bashes him against the hockey boards, sidelining him for months. Over Christmas holidays, no less. If staying off the ice doesn't drive him crazy, staying with his family will. The only bright spot amidst the mistletoe and twinkle lights: His best friend, Emma, is a physical therapist. And working out with her improves his body and his spirit. One last time. Emma Callaway was in trouble the minute she and Asher added benefits to their friendship. How is she supposed to resist a funny, caring guy who makes her toes curl? Her heart was safe while he lived in a different state. Now that he's back home recuperating, though, it's only a matter of time before she blurts out her feelings. Emma's only hope is that with a little holiday magic, she'll get the best Christmas gift of all."With the perfect blend...

"A captivating tale in which Natalya Pushkin is vividly imagined. [A] sensitive and skillfully written novel... sure to enchant." - Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came HomeThe unforgettable story of Alexander Pushkin's beautiful wife, Natalya, a woman much admired at Court, and how she became reviled as the villain of St. Petersburg.At the age of sixteen, Natalya Goncharova is stunningly beautiful and intellectually curious. But while she finds joy in French translations and a history of Russian poetry, her family is more concerned with her marriage prospects. It is only fitting that during the Christmas of 1828 at her first public ball in her hometown of Moscow she attracts the romantic attention of Russia's most lauded rebel poet: Alexander Pushkin. Enchanted at first sight, Natalya is already a devoted reader of Alexander's serialized novel in verse, Evgeny Onegin. The most recently...

Miss Diana Snow is everything a British chaperone should be—she finds satisfaction in order and depends wholly upon the rules of decorum as she negotiates the isle of Greece with her young charge. But Miss Snow’s prim and proper exterior masks a disquieting past: orphaned and alone in the world, she has only her stiff upper lip to rely upon. When a brief encounter with a handsome stranger challenges her rules of propriety, Diana is unwittingly drawn into an adventure that will turn her ordered world upside down. Alexandros Metaxas is a Greek spy working to recruit individuals to the cause of revolution. His mission seems to be going perfectly until he encounters Diana Snow, a captivating—if slightly cold—beauty. When their paths cross again, the ill-fated reunion threatens all Alex has been fighting for. But more importantly, it places Diana’s life in jeopardy. There is only one way to save her: they must put themselves at the mercy of the most powerful pirate family in the Mediterranean. Soon, Diana is plunged into a fantastic world of gypsy curses, blood feuds, and unexpected romance. But when a bitter vendetta places her in mortal danger, will she have the courage to fight for life and love?

Love is always worth the risk . . . Neil Healy was happy to be promoted to Air Force Lieutenant, but he's less than thrilled that the new job has brought him back to his hometown. The memories alone could kill a man, to say nothing of actually seeing the woman he never got over. Neil knew avoiding Becky Westmore would be impossible, but he didn't expect the chemistry between them to be as strong as ever.All Becky wants this holiday season is to get through the month of December with her sanity intact. Not helping? Her ex-boyfriend's return to Glenwood Falls. Even after a decade apart, Neil still makes her feel in ways no other man has. But Christmas is a time for miracles, and maybe Becky's will be a second chance at first love.***The Colorado Ice seriesMaybe This KissMaybe This TimeMaybe This LoveMaybe This SummerMaybe This Christmas

Everything depends on this one day Would anyone hire a wedding planner who was left at the altar? The answer, Kate Hartley has found out, is no. It's been nearly a year since her fiancé abandoned her at their destination wedding, and Kate's career is nearly toast. Unless she can pull off the wedding of the century for her new clients, a Hollywood power couple. So why is the groom's brother, sexy-as-hell resort owner Scott Dillon, trying to stop the wedding? Scott wants to do the right thing—the bride-to-be is keeping a secret and Scott's brother deserves the truth before he says "I do." But if Scott doesn't stop trying to stall the wedding, he'll ruin Kate's career, not to mention any chance he has of being with her.

Can she be his cure for writer's block? For New York novelist Logan Walters, falling for the girl next door was more than a cliché. It was a calamity! If Leigh Norris hadn't been so attractive, and hadn't been hammering relentlessly while he was trying to write, Logan would never have ascended her rickety ladder in a misguided mix of gallantry and frustration. And he wouldn't have a broken wrist--or a guilty new assistant who can't type. Clearly, his escape to the Brookhollow B and B was not going to be the quiet, idyllic retreat he needed to finish his overdue manuscript. But it was fast becoming much more interesting than expected....

Snow Signs is the story of a retired female state police detective who is haunted by the unsolved case of a young deaf woman who disappeared four years ago. It tests the boundaries of belief by including the possibility of life beyond. After retirement, Claire Dungarven begins her second career as an author by writing about her most compelling and frustrating case. Libby Newman vanished off the face of the earth and Claire wants to find her. Maybe by writing about her, she can find peace for herself and, in the process, find out what happened to Libby. As she explores the facts of the case, she comes face-to-face with signs in the snow that mirror the truth. Could these signs be clues to the mystery? Or, are they sinister reminders left in the yard? The cryptic signs mount, and Claire is threatened by their existence... and by the uncertainty of who put them there. She enlists the help of Jim Hoppes, the chief deputy sheriff of the lakes conservancy where she lives...

An MMA Middleweight fighter gets blindsided by love in the latest Beyond the Cage Romance by the author of Fighting the Fall. Dane Hardy's MMA career was on the rise until a legal head kick killed one of his opponents inside the octagon. Consumed by guilt and depression, Dane quit the cage and took a job in security at a Las Vegas casino. But when Dane steps in to break up a brawl on the casino floor, the video goes viral. And now the Maximum Fight League wants him back... Sports broadcaster Colby Edwards is out to prove that she's more than just a pretty face. Going undercover as a ring girl, she plans to investigate what happens beyond the cage. And her timing couldn't be better. Getting the story on Dane Hardy's return could make Colby's career. But the ex-fighter has his guard up against all comers. Breaking down his defenses consumes Colby, but not as much as the passion that ensues when she succeeds... Praise for Jennifer...

What happens in Hawaii... Divorce lawyer Hayley Hanna has one week to convince her bosses she's not a "ruthless, man-hating shark." And it's not going to be easy. In a moment of insanity, Hayley agrees to bring her fiancé to the corporate retreat in Maui. But there's one problem: she hasn't got a fiancé. Enter Chase Hartley—six feet of sexy, sculpted police muscle. Chase needs a date for his sister's island wedding—someone to stop the family matchmakers. The chemistry between Hayley and Chase is just a bonus—one that quickly turns hot nights into sizzling sexcapades. All they have to do is resist believing their own lie. But just because their relationship is fake doesn't mean that falling for each other won't have real consequences!

800x600 THE GAME OF HIS LIFE Hockey player Ben Westmore has some serious skills—-on and off the ice—-and he's not above indulging in the many perks of NHL stardom. When a night in Vegas ends in disaster, he realizes two things: 1) it's time to lie low for a while, and 2) he needs a lawyer—-fast. But the smoking-hot woman who walks into his office immediately tests all his good intentions. Olivia Davis doesn't need anyone derailing her career—-or her dreams of starting a family—-least of all a skirt-chasing player like Ben. But soon he's unleashing a full-court press to convince her that he's the real deal. She's slowly falling for his sweet, rugged charm, but with so much on the line, Olivia has to decide whether Ben can truly change—-or if he's just playing the game.***The Colorado Ice seriesMaybe This KissMaybe This TimeMaybe This LoveMaybe This SummerMaybe This Christmas

Always a wingman . . .Owen McConnell is used to being ignored. After all, it's only when he appears as the Colorado Avalanche's team mascot that he gets all the attention. When the costume is off, women tend to gravitate toward his famous hockey player friends. But after he meets lovely, damaged Paige Adams, he knows he can be the star player for her. She's raising funds for the hospital burn unit, and Owen's determined to help her out—-and sweep her off her feet.The burn unit has been near and dear to Paige's heart ever since the doctors helped her after a vicious attack. Yet the scars—-both emotional and physical—-haven't faded as much as she'd hoped. She's closed herself off from relationships, and the thought of opening up is terrifying. But Owen's sexy charm might be just the push Paige needs to start loving again.***The Colorado Ice seriesMaybe This KissMaybe This TimeMaybe This LoveMaybe This...

Molly Bishop needs new winter tires and an excuse to avoid Christmas dinner with her family. What she doesn't need is to be rescued. Aiden Ford disagrees. Successful, confident, and not at all Molly's type, he sets out to 'help' her, and a war of Christmas kindness ensues, driving the two into each other's arms—that is if they can stop arguing long enough.

MMA fighters go Beyond the Cage in the new series by the author of Breaking Her Rules. This time, it’ll take some fancy footwork for a gym owner to keep from falling in love…Hollywood actress Parker Hamilton will do anything to get back in the spotlight. Since breaking up with one of the industry’s most successful directors, she’s been in a string of box office busts. Now, she’s found the role of a lifetime in a film about a female MMA fighter and she knows exactly who to ask for help learning the ropes…When Tyson Reed sees a blonde bombshell walk into his gym looking for training, he wants to refuse. He knows her type and he doesn’t need any unwanted distractions while preparing for his upcoming title fight. But if he can’t pay off his brother’s debts, Tyson could lose his gym… and the reputation his family has had in the MMA world for three generations.Tyson never thought he’d be going one-on-one with a spoiled, out-of-shape Hollywood actress. But this is one bout he just may not win—or want to…