Lark Donovan doesn't need anything besides her art. That's what she's told herself for years as she's traveled the country selling her art at festivals and teaching workshops. She's independent and takes life day by day, because that's the only way to keep from getting hurt. The only rule she's lived by is to never return to Heron Harbor Island, but that's one she has to break to be in her sister's wedding... Police Chief Hunter McMullen loves his life on Heron Harbor. The only thing missing is someone to share it with. He thought he'd found that once and the rejection still stings, especially when sexy, free-spirited Lark Donovan returns for a family wedding they're both in. Reunited for the first time in years, they're thrown together to celebrate another couple's love-and damn if the sparks between them still don't fly. Now, it's all Hunter can do to avoid convincing Lark with his hands, his mouth, and his body that they belong together. But he can already sense her pulling away-again. The only question is how hard they'll both fight to hold on to happiness... forever.
Burned by love and grieving over his brother's death, sexy billionaire CEO Carter Anderson wants nothing more than to protect his family. So when beautiful and unassuming physical therapist Gwen Radley shows up at the funeral, pregnant with his brother's baby, Carter is certain she wants an interest in the Anderson empire-and both his suspicion and attraction grow when circumstances force Gwen to move into his family's mansion.
An orphan, Gwen has never wanted anything more than a family, and she finds in the Andersons a place she and her baby might belong. When Gwen's therapy expertise leads to long hours of intense, late-night collaboration on a lucrative project, the attraction between her and Carter leads to a night of white-hot passion. But Carter's distrust remains, leading them both to wonder if he will ever embrace his brother's baby-or the love that's blooming between them.
Raven Donovan isn't looking for a relationship. She's married to her job and vice president of her company. So she's blindsided when a corporate takeover leaves her unceremoniously unemployed. Reeling, she retreats to her family's beach house on Heron Harbor Island and drowns her sorrows in a bottle of tequila. And then a tall, dark, and gorgeous stranger walks through the door...Jack Baines has it all-money, a good job, and he's the heir to one of the largest mergers and acquisitions firms on the East Coast. With his latest conquest under his belt, he should be flying high. But as much as he enjoys the thrill of the hunt, firing people takes a toll on him. So he heads to the beach for some alone time, never expecting to find a half-naked, black-haired beauty in his rental.With a storm raging outside, Raven and Jack end up sharing more than just the house. A scorching night turns into a red-hot weekend that reveals how much they have in common-including Raven's ex-company. That revelation threatens everything they've found unless they fight to build something new...together.
Wren Donovan's done with love. Betrayed and humiliated by her ex-fiancé, she retreats to her family's beach house on Heron Harbor Island to lick her wounds and gorge herself on ice cream, spray cheese, and a box of glazed donuts. Wren vows to devote herself to her law career and swears off men forever, but she isn't prepared for what being reunited with her oldest friend makes her feel...Smith Connors can't believe his eyes when Wren walks into his restaurant. He's loved her since they were kids, when summertime found them inseparable best friends. As a boy, he'd never felt good enough for Wren. But now he's a rising-star chef with a thriving business who knows what he wants-which means he's not letting beautiful, brilliant Wren get away again.Smith is determined to show Wren how good they could be together, and soon neither of them can resist the heat growing between them. He'd do anything to earn her faith-and her heart, if only she could learn to trust again.
