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Laurel Ewing hides her traumatic childhood behind an impenetrable emotional fortress. The successful journalist buries herself in writing about her outdoor adventures and caring for rescue animals to avoid the danger of others. But when her best friend sets Laurel up on a surprise blind date, her carefully guarded world is rocked.Charlie Blackmore may be handsome, charming, and passionate about his work, but Laurel knows his type all too well. The consummate ladies' man can't possibly offer the safety and stability her wary heart requires. Yet as they're thrown together again and again, Charlie manages to disarm Laurel's defenses and inspire unfamiliar longing.The more Laurel tries to resist, the stronger their magnetic pull grows. Her heart wavers on the precipice of trust, leading her to question her initial assumptions about Charlie. Is he truly the Casanova she'd painted him to be? Or could he be the anchor she's secretly been seeking?Laurel is no stranger to life-threatening risks in her professional exploits. The real question now is, will she dare to gamble with the most fragile thing she possesses - her heart - to uncover the truth about Charlie, and perhaps, find the love she's always denied herself?From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Breathless is the tenth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.Content Warning: This book lightly touches on the subject of child abduction.

In a small town where only some play by the rules, Afton dreams of opening a legitimate whiskey distillery alongside her renegade grandpa. But lurking in the shadows is a vindictive mayor, hell-bent on crushing their ambitions.To complicate matters further, Afton recognizes that one of the city council members with the power to decide their fate is the very man she shared a reckless night of teenage passion with-the one who never called. Now, she must reconcile the boy from her past with the irresistible, accomplished man who constantly crosses her path.For Corey, it's a collision of past regrets and a burning desire for redemption. He sacrificed love for duty, adhering to his family's expectations. But when destiny reunites him with Afton, he vows to break free from the shackles of tradition. Standing against the old boys' club, he risks it all for a chance to prove his unwavering love.In a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, they both find themselves at a crossroads. If they want a chance at love, they'll need to let go of conventions and follow their hearts, even when it defies reason. Prepare to be swept away by this tender and heartwarming small town second chance romance, where love rekindles, dreams come alive, and passion reignites against all odds.From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Crazy One More Time is the eighth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.