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Will he forgive her betrayal? Darby Walsh made the difficult decision to betray Gage Killion to the police so she could get into rehab for the sake of her unborn child. Six years later, she's managed to stay on track with the help of a wonderful woman who treats Leo like the grandson she never had. When the zip line cable Darby is using pulls free, sending her crashing into a tree, Darby doesn't think it's an accident. And when Gage Killion arrives on the scene, he's her first suspect. She doesn't tell him about their son, until it becomes clear that the drug dealers they helped put away, are now seeking revenge. Gage can't believe he has a five-year-old son. He realizes the baby was the reason Darby had turned him over to the authorities, and he doesn't blame her. Ironically, being in jail turned his life around, mainly because of Pastor Davies Bible Study group. Now that Gage knows about Leo, he wants to be a part of the boy's life, but first he needs to protect Darby, and help find those responsible for the multiple attacks against them. Will he convince Darby her next decision should be to accept his love?

Did he deserve a second chance?Jack Keller AKA Jessie Kramer has remained isolated, living off the land for several years, until an unseen force is nudging him home to Crystal Lake, Wisconsin to see his brother Ian at Christmas. When Jack finds an injured woman living alone in the woods, he feels compelled to help her and her German shepherd Sadie, along with Belle the puppy, survive. What he doesn''t expect is to be drawn to Raven in a way he''s never experienced before. And when he realizes Raven is in danger, he refuses to leave until the guy is caught.Widower Raven Clark prefers animals over people, but when drifter Jack Keller does odd chores and makes pretty gifts for her, she''s plagued by curiosity about him. Who is this man God brought to her doorstep? When a blizzard hits, Raven insists Jack seek shelter with her, rather than sleeping in his tent. She soon learns Jack isn''t what he appears and is touched by his determination to protect her. Will Jack learn to forgive himself for his past mistakes and open his heart to love?

Three Crystal Lake Books by USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott!Worth The Wait - Dr. Katy Reichert feels out of her depth in the rural town of Crystal Lake, very different from her former job on the East Coast especially when she finds herself treating DNR Game Warden Reese Webster for a gunshot wound. Reese knows Katy is way out of his league, but when he inadvertently puts her in harms way, he vows to protect her. Even if that means risking his life--and his heart.Christmas Reunion - Sara Franklin is desperate to get her son safely to Crystal Lake but being stuck in a snowstorm isn't part of the plan. The deputy who comes to her rescue is her former summer crush, Ian Kramer. Ian can sense Sarah is in trouble and when he learns she's on the run from her ex-husband, he's determined to keep Sarah and her son, safe.Second Chance - When Janelle's sister dies, she doesn't hesitate to take custody of her nephew Sebastian. Being a single parent has it's challenges and she's grateful for Deputy Devon Armbruster's support and kindness. Devon makes it clear he's not interested in a relationship, but when Sebastian is kidnapped, he must find the boy in time to save his life, or risk losing his second chance at having love and a family.

Healing Her Heart - Dr. Gabe Allen has a rule about Dating Colleagues, but when he meets ER nurse Larissa Brockman, he's tempted to change his mind. When their lives are on the line, Gabe soon realizes Larissa is the one who needs to understand the true meaning of forgiveness. And only Gabe can heal her heart.A Solddier's Promise - ER nurse Julie Crain can't ignore Derek Ryerson and his young daughter Lexi's plight, so she offers them a helping hand. Julie is impressed with Derek's strength and determination to help her remodel her townhouse. Lexi needs love and support, but Julie soon discovers that the former soldier has a secret that could tear them apart, forever.Coming Home - Cop Zack Crain has kept his emotions in a deep freeze since losing his wife and daughter. But when ER nurse Merry Haines is hurt on his watch, he can't walk away to let her fend for herself. Merry appreciates Zack's kind support, but wants more. Can she help Zack find his way back to love and happiness? Or will he break her heart?

Nine years had passed since Flight Nurse Kristin Page had been humiliated in front of her teenage crush, and she thought she'd successfully put the past behind her. Until she comes face to face with Dr. Holt Baxter. She's horrified her old attraction hasn't faded, but knows it's best to keep him at a professional distance. As much as she wants to despite him, she finds Holt to be a great, down to earth physician, eager and willing to learn.Holt Baxter knew his younger sister was out of line that day nine years ago, and has to live with the fact he didn't come to Kristin's defense. He longs for a second chance to make things right, but Kristin isn't interested in a relationship. Or is she? As they work together saving lives, Holt hopes they may also work together for a future.

Flight Doctor Zane Taylor is intrigued by teh firery and independent Jenna Reed. She's not only beautiful but committed to making her community a safer place to live, and to sending her younger sister off to college. While he admires her strength and determination, he's concerned with her refusal to live her own life.Jenna knows Zane is way out of her league, he has no idea what it's like to live from paycheck to paycheck, supporting her sister while living in the roughest part of the city. Yet, she can't help being drawn to his strength and support. She has trouble believing in Zane's growing feelings for her. Can she trust Zane not to break her heart?

Flight nurse Kate Lawrence has learned the hard way that laughter is the best medicine and no one needs a dose of fun more than the newest member of the flight team, Dr. Ethan Weber. The single father is too serious and intense, his stress level soaring higher than a Lifeline helicopter. The man needs to learn to lighten up, for his sake, and his daughter's.Ethan's young daughter, Carly is having trouble adjusting to her mother's death. The little girl is going through nannies quicker than he can hire them. He doesn't agree with Kate, until he experiences her light hearted approach first hand. But as he falls for Kate, he discovers she isn't interested in a long term committment. Can he convince her that laughter is the perfect match for love?

Struggling with the loss of his fiancee and best friend, Lifeline pilot Reese Jarvis keeps women at arm's length, until he meets Dr. Samantha Kearn. The intriguing redhead is not only beautiful and smart, but gentle with her patients. But it soon becomes clear Samantha has a concerning secret she's unwilling to share.Samantha wants to finish up her Lifeline rotation and graduate as a physician, in that order. But her ex-husband won't let her go. Embarrassed she'd married him in the first place, Samantha tries to keep her problems to herself. But when her ex begins to escalate, she understands she's putting the entire Lifeline crew in danger. Reese becomes her lifeline, her support, but getting involved in a relationship is the last thing she needs. Will Reese convince Samantha to love again?

Dr. Jared O'Connor has given his parents a promise--to find his dead brother's fiancee and child. But his mission is derailed when he meets beautiful flight nurse Shelly Bennett. The sadness in her eyes mirrors his own and he is drawn to her and to her young son in a way he's never experienced before.Shelly can't afford to be distracted by Jared's attention. Her son's upcoming testing may confirm he has kidney failure--there's no room for anything else in her life. But when Jared uncovers the truth, she realizes her days of running from the past are over. But can she forgive Jared long enough to accept his love?

Surgical Nurse Izabella Collins decides to use her ten day paid leave from her position as a mini-vacation. The McNally B&B seemed a good place to figure out what to do with the rest of her life. But when strange things begin happening around her, she soon realizes that the problems she'd left behind, may have followed her to McNally Bay.Wounded warrior, Jonas McNally regrets his decision to return to McNally Bay the moment he steps into his twin sister's B&B. He decides he'll stay for Jazz's wedding, then split, taking his bad mood with him. But the lure of Jemma's cooking, and the pretty, yet feisty B&B guest Bella Collins, has him reconsidering his plans. Upon discovering Bella is in danger, he needs to prove to himself that he can be the one to protect her. And maybe be the man to love her.

After crossing two state lines escape her abusive ex-husband, Jemma McNally is eager to put the cooking skills she learned from her grandmother to good use in running the McNally B&B. But when she realizes she’s being stalked she is certain her ex-husband is responsible. She’ll do anything to keep her three year old son, Trey, safe even if that means asking Sheriff Deputy Garth Lewis for protection. Refusing to repeat the mistakes in his past, Garth is determined to remain professionally distant from Jemma and Trey. But his heart refuses to listen to reason. He becomes emotionally involved with Jemma and Trey, caring about them far more than he should. When Trey is kidnapped and Jemma sacrifices herself for her son, Garth risks everything to rescue the child—and the woman who has stolen his heart.

Desperate for a fresh start, Jazz McNally pours her energy into renovating her grandparent's mansion overlooking Lake Michigan. Her goal is to turn the cherished childhood home into a bed and breakfast she'd manage with her twin sister. Jazz doesn't mind the hard work, until vandals strike. She needs help fast or risk missing the date of their grand opening and being in debt to her four older brothers.Drifter Dalton O'Brien doesn't mind giving Jazz a hand, knowing once the job was complete he'd be on his way. But he enjoys spending time with her, more than he should. When vandalism escalates into danger, Dalton is determined to keep Jazz safe. Can he let go of the ghosts in his past long enough to embrace the future?

The debut collection from Laura Scott, a Geoffrey Dearmer Prize-winner and contributor to Carcanet's New Poetries VII.