SaraThe last place I want to be is out at a bar, stuck on a horrible double date, wearing these stupid shoes.Not surprisingly, I almost kiss the concrete when I trip.I'm saved by the sexiest man I've ever seen.Too bad I'm here with someone else.But when my date crosses the line, my military hero is there to save me.Again.Though the sparks between us are instant, I have to guard my heart.I'm tired of feeling like I owe people for helping me.If only we had met at another time, when my life wasn't such a mess.BeckettWhen I catch the curvy beauty in my arms, I'm instantly drawn to her.I don't even know her name, but I know I have to have her.I only came out tonight to keep an eye on my guys and make sure they stay out of trouble.But once I meet Sara, I feel the need to protect her at all costs.Especially from her date.She's guarded, and I can't blame her.She's been taken advantage...

AspenI can't think of a better place to spend my last week in Alaska than in Three Rivers.Twenty years as a pilot in the Army has come and gone.Many of the veterans I served with have settled in the small town.It's only fitting I spend my last days catching up with them.Plus, I'm determined to show my bestie a good time.What I didn't expect was to find the kid who used to be a crew chief for me more than a decade ago all grown up.And sexy as hell.The attraction between us is undeniable.But a little fun quickly turns into something very real.I'm supposed to leave Alaska in a week.Staying wasn't part of my plan.StormChief Warrant Officer Aspen Stone has been the star of my fantasies since I was nineteen.As her crew chief, I followed her around like a puppy.I haven't seen her in more than a decade, but she's only gotten better with age.I'm determined to finally live out my best fantasies, if only I can keep my fear of...

Elliot & Dakota's storyWe all made a pact. We've survived basic together, shared duty stations, and gone to war together. But the needs of the Army have separated us multiple times. That's why we agreed that when each of us got out, we'd each settle down in the same mountainside town of Three Rivers. It was a favorite place to get away on holiday weekends when the six of us were stationed together in Alaska, and as veterans now we can't imagine anywhere better. A place filled with fresh mountain air, friendly people who are there when you need them but happy to keep to themselves when you don't, and unexpected love none of us saw coming.

MaraI've been living a quiet, simple life in my hometown for years.After a bad relationship with an ex who didn't want to leave me alone, my plans to stay in the Coast Guard and travel the world were derailed.I wanted to feel safe again.I've adjusted well enough.But a crush on a world-traveled volunteer at the local animal shelter makes me yearn to stretch out of my comfort zone.Which is why after a hundred invitations to visit my best friend in Alaska, I finally say yes.I go to North Haven, hoping to win over my crush by posting exciting photos that prove I'm not super boring.But what I don't expect is for Jonas Black to be so...muscular and sexy.Or to make me feel things you're definitely not supposed to feel about your best friend.Even when they do things to you that make you feel alive and desirable.So desirable.I think I might be in trouble when it comes to Jonas.Big trouble.JonasI've been in love with Mara West...

ZoeyI meet him at my friend's wedding.He arrives late, but Jace sweeps me off my feet from the very first moment.He's an Army guy, just like my late brother.I tell myself to let go of my fears, to give what might very well be true love a chance.But when he confesses that he's leaving for a deployment overseas in two weeks, I can't do it.I lost my brother in combat.I can't risk my heart in that way again, no matter how much I want to.JaceIf I'd met the woman of my dreams one week sooner, I never would've volunteered for this deployment.Zoey lost her brother in combat, and I can't blame her for holding back.I'm headed on a dangerous mission, and there's always a chance I won't make it home.I have less than two weeks before I head overseas.I hope it's enough time to convince her I'm worth the risk.Sweet & Steamy short story instalove romance with an alpha military hero and younger curvy...

GriffinMy life is the Army, but I bounce at a bar on the weekend.It's my way of keeping an eye on my soldiers, and keeping them out of trouble when they're off duty.But this weekend, I'm tasked with babysitting a bachelorette party for my buddy's fiance.So when one of them sneaks out of the party room and nearly falls down the stairs, I don't think. I just act.Time stands still when I see who's landed in my arms. I know in that moment that I'll do whatever it takes to make her mine.Until I see the ring.MakaylaOf all the nights for my fake engagement ring to work, it had to be this one.The sinfully hot bouncer breaks my fall and saves me from crashing down the world's longest staircase.And then sees the ring.His lust-filled eyes grow cold and distant.And there's no chance to explain that the silly thing is meant to ward off unwanted attention during my besties bachelorette party.Not wanted...

MacyI never expected to see Talon again.After the way we left things, I figured it was for the best.Until my brother begs me to track down my ex-husband and get him to come to his wedding.I try everything I can think of, but all my summons go ignored.Which leaves me with only one choice: go to Alaska and drag Talon on a plane.It doesn't matter that he doesn't want to see me.Or that he's refusing to go to the wedding.The old feelings—and flames—ignite immediately.We might irritate each other, but we can't seem to keep our hands to ourselves.The chemistry between us has always been off the charts.I could so easily fall in love again with the man who drives me up the wall.But I've kept a secret from Talon.One I know he won't forgive.TalonMacy and I have been married and divorced twice.After the way things ended the last time, I never expected to see her again.I tried...

BlaireI've been best friends with Sawyer for ten years.We met when we were both in the military when he was engaged to another woman.We stayed friends even after that engagement broke apart.I got out, he stayed in.Hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles separated us.But we never lost touch.Now, we're finally in the same place again.It's amazing having my best friend so close again.Until I make the mistake of kissing him after a bad breakup.SawyerFor ten years, timing has never been on our side.Even now when I get stationed at the same base Blaire works at, she's with someone else.Until the jerk breaks her heart.I'm the first person she turns to.Then she kisses me.After years of waiting, it's everything I thought it'd be and more.I thought I was in love before, but now I know for sure.Blaire is the one for me.But that kiss spooked her and now she's avoiding me.She's...

Breakups are supposed to make people sad. Right?But all I feel after parting ways with my Anchorage boyfriend is ... relief.I didn't expect to spend my entire summer in Caribou Creek.To say he was unsupportive when I told him is the understatement of the year.But with Grandma Rose on a cruise, it's up to my sisters and me to keep the diner afloat in her absence.Oh, and apparently our fate rests in the hands of my best friend, Rowan Jacobs and his secret cooking talent.Correction: former best friend.Because best friends don't go around kissing you with a wicked ability to make your toes curl at your sister's almost-wedding.I thought three years away would be enough to forget.I was wrong.