* * * ## **She's a small town girl...** Lissa Winters has her life all figured out. She wants a happy marriage and a house full of kids, right down to the white picket fence. The only thing that doesn't figure neatly into her plans is Jesse Kincade. She's been in love with him as long as she can remember, but after a fateful kiss under the stars he made it clear they weren't meant to be. Jesse is struggling to keep his farm supply store in the black and has no time for a distraction like Lissa. Especially when he knows they have no future. He comes from a dark past and he's just not marriage material. He knows he could never be what Lissa needs. When Lissa finds her chance to be with Jesse, even if it means she has to sacrifice her dreams, she wants to take it. But can she really be okay with only having part of him? And can Jesse deal with his past enough to see that he and Lissa are meant for love? **

* * * ## **Wild hearts can’t be broken…** Abby Stewart is finally putting her life back together after tragedy ripped it apart, and she’s determined never to be put in a vulnerable position again. Making a new home in Willow Valley is the perfect solution to find the safe and secure life she needs—until Ethan Barnes comes into the picture and upends her solidly laid plans. Having his own fair share of heartbreak, Ethan is all about living life to the fullest and finding adventure in everyday life. A relationship is the last thing he’s interested in—especially with someone as cautious as Abby. But there’s something about her that calls to him. He sees beneath the surface to the woman hiding behind the carefully built walls. The baggage they both carry threatens to keep them apart, but their attraction is undeniable. Are they willing to take a chance on love and discover that the passion between them is strong enough to save them both? **

Stone Patino was once a bad boy, but not since moving to Willow Valley. He left that bad boy life behind years ago. Left it in the underground fighting ring he used to call his home. Now, he lives in the country and works on cars. He prefers the simple life without someone trying to put their fist through his face on a weekly basis. There's just one thing about that life he misses.Bowie Blake was once a bad girl too. But now she's a socialite turned reality TV star who turned her back ten years ago on the love of her life, Stone Patino. Full of regret and needing help, she seeks out Stone again. She drags Stone back into the ring to fight her battles and save her wheelchair-bound brother. Stone agrees, but must fight through his own demons and his love for Bowie. Both soon learn it's not easy to fight the same battles they'd already fought and lost so many years ago. But now it's a fight they both aim to win."Stone" is the second in the "Bad Boys of Willow Valley" series from author Shannyn Leah.Read the full Bad Boys of Willow Valley series:BOOK ONE: DaxBOOK TWO: Stone