He's looking for a fresh start. She's not even looking. Neither of them believed in love at first sight. Until now. Aiden Adams has worked hard to put the lies and drama of his past behind him, and he’s determined to start over in a new town, with a new job at the high school, far away from his past. Strong, sexy, brave, and the new local hero, Rookie Firefighter, Natalie Adams has it all, including a secret. But she’s determined not to let that stop her from moving on and living her best life. When Natalie’s called in to teach Aiden’s class first aid, lust at first sight very quickly becomes more and soon, they each hope the other is the fresh start they’ve both been longing for. But you can’t push down the past forever. When the truths they’ve both tried to hide come to light, will Natalie and Aiden be able to see past their hurt, put their pride aside and fight for the love they both deserve?

In this playful and informative exploration of the science behind how to choose a great mate, acclaimed relationship psychologist Dr. Ty Tashiro explores how to find enduring love. Dr. Tashiro translates reams of scientific studies and research data into the first book to revolutionize the way we search for love. His research pinpoints why our decision-making abilities seem to fail when it comes to choosing mates and how we can make smarter choices. Dr. Tashiro has discovered that if you want a lifetime of happiness--not just togetherness--it all comes down to how you choose a partner in the first place. With wit and insight, he explains the science behind finding a soul mate and distills his research into actionable tips, including: Why you get only three wishes when choosing your ideal partner. Why most people squander their wishes and end up in unfulfilling relationships. How wishing for the three traits that really matter can help you find enduring love. Illustrated using entertaining stories based on real-life situations and backed by scientific findings from fields such as demography, sociology, medical science and psychology, Dr. Tashiro provides an accessible framework to help singles find their happily-ever-afters.

Two couples torn apart—one by war between countries, one by war within. In this moving sequel to Even Now, Emily Anderson, now twenty, is attending college on a soccer scholarship when she meets the man who changes everything for her: Army reservist Justin Baker. Their tender relationship, founded on a mutual faith in God and nurtured by their trust and love for each other, proves to be a shining inspiration to everyone they know, especially Emily’s reunited birth parents, Lauren Gibbs and Shane Galanter. Lauren and Shane still struggle to move past their opposing beliefs about war, politics, and faith. Shane believes it’s possible but Lauren doesn’t. So she says a painful good-bye to her long-ago love and returns to her job as a war correspondent in Afghanistan. Both hearts are shattered, and Lauren and Shane believe that this time their relationship has truly ended forever. Then tragedy sends shock waves through all their lives. Can Lauren and Shane set aside their opposing views so that love—God’s love—might win, no matter how great the odds?

A young widow… A grieving brother… Could a second chance heal them both? Widowed too soon, leaving her alone with a young son and a broken heart. Drew’s only priority is to rebuild a life for herself and her son. Love is the last thing on her mind. As long as he can remember, Ben has secretly loved Drew. But now his only job is to be there for his older brother’s widow and son, not act on his forbidden feelings. No matter how strong they are. Despite the promises she made to her dying husband, Drew never expected to be able to open her heart again. But shared grief brings healing, and when Ben finds a way to make good on his vow to his brother. It’s not only laughter and happiness he brings back into Drew’s life—it could also be love.

A secret threatens to consume her… A man who challenges everything… A connection so strong nothing will ever be the same. Amber has always been in control. Of her high-powered career, her social life (or lack thereof), and well…pretty much everything. At least that’s what everyone thinks. So, when she finds herself back in her hometown, she’ll do anything to keep up the pretense. Including lying to her best friends. ‘Little’ Logan Myers has grown up since high school. In all the right ways. And the first time Amber runs into him in town, sparks fly—but not in a good way. She’s opinionated, controlling and overbearing. But there’s something else—a vulnerability Logan’s pretty sure no one else has seen. Amber has secrets, and a deep hurt that he’s sure he can help her get past. If only she’ll open up. After a lifetime of maintaining tight control an unexpected and overwhelming connection to Logan threatens to turn Amber’s life upside down. She can’t let herself get too close or trust too much, because if she does, the secrets she’s been keeping could ruin everything.

She no longer knows who she is or what she wants. He blames himself for her pain. Is their love strong enough to survive their greatest hurt? Christy has built her entire life around the dream of being a mother and raising a family with the love of her life. After years of infertility, doctors, treatments and heartbreaking disappointments, that dream seems further away than ever. Without her dream of motherhood, Christy no longer knows know who she is or what she wants. Mark loves his wife unconditionally but can’t bear knowing that he failed to give her the family she so desperately wants. At the very time when they should be coming together, their pain is pulling them apart. Is this challenge more than their marriage can withstand? Or will they be able to see past their individual hurts and come together again to have their own second chance at love—together?

Fated mates. A fated family. One mistake that could shatter them all. A small town cop and a single dad, Gabe Wilder already has more on his plate than he can handle. But when a routine traffic stop turns into making out with the sexiest woman he's ever laid eyes on, things get even crazier, because Zoe Karrington isn't any ordinary woman—she's his fated mate. The last thing Zoe expects is to end up in the arms of a sexy shifter who makes her feel— and do—things she's never expected. More surprising still, is the immediate love she feels for Gabe's young son. But when Zoe's reckless actions put the boy at risk, can Zoe prove to Gabe and—more importantly—herself, that the love she has for his son is just as fated as their own? Or will she lose the family her heart craves more than anything? Reader note: His to Tame is a full length stand alone bear shifter novel with no Cliffhangers! This series contains: strong, sassy, curvy women; sexy alpha males; steamy shifters and sizzling sex scenes.

When attraction puts everything—and everyone—at risk, the choice is simple… Living her life surrounded by Grizzly shifters hasn’t been easy for Bree because of the secret she’s been harboring her entire life. So, when Liam Jackson walks through the door and sets his sights on her, lighting her body on fire, her burden becomes impossible to bear. As the black sheep of the family, Liam’s determined to get back into everyone’s good books. The last thing he needs is to get involved with a human. But there’s something about Bree, something he can’t quite put his finger on. Whatever it is…he can’t stay away, no matter how hard he tries. More than anything, Bree yearns to open her heart and body to Liam and the kind of love his very existence promises. But if she gives in to her desires, everyone she’s ever cared about could be in terrible danger, and there’s no way she’ll put them at risk, not even for fated love. Reader note: Hers for the Season is a full length stand alone bear shifter novel with no Cliffhangers! This series contains: strong, sassy, curvy women; sexy alpha males; steamy shifters and sizzling sex scenes.

Nothing can stand in the way of fated mates—except maybe themselves. Despite being named the most eligible bachelor in the country, all billionaire Cyrus Steele wants to do is hide from the spotlight. As a Kodiak shifter, he needs solitude. However, he also hungers for a mate. So when he meets Natalia Jackson, who's as sexy as she is confident, he's more than happy to accept her offer to hide out together in the Montana mountains. It doesn't hurt that their connection is immediate, intense and so hot, it'll take more than a snowstorm to douse their flames. But they can't hide forever and when the responsibilities of real life come knocking, Natalia and Cyrus find themselves at odds with what's expected of them and what their hearts are calling them to do. Fated love may be right in front of them but their lives may very well tear them apart. Reader note: His to Seek is a full length stand alone bear shifter novel with no Cliffhangers! This series contains: strong, sassy, curvy women; sexy alpha males; steamy shifters and sizzling sex scenes.

Join the sexy alpha shifters of Grizzly Ridge. These mountain men know exactly what they want—their fated mates—and will stop at nothing to claim what is theirs. His to Defend Ryker knows he’s in trouble the moment he sets eyes on Nina, the sassy blond with the luscious curves that drive his instincts wild. He’s an alpha grizzly shifter, and she’s a human. There can be no future for them. But, one night can’t hurt. Right? His to Tame A small town cop and a single dad, Gabe already has more on his plate than he can handle. But when a routine traffic stop turns into making out with the sexiest woman he's ever laid eyes on, things get even crazier, because Zoe isn't any ordinary woman—she's his fated mate. His to Seek The most eligible man in the country, all Billionaire Cyrus craves is his privacy—and a mate. So when the gorgeous, sexy Natalia steps in and pretends to be his girlfriend, there doesn’t seem to be a downside. Especially since their connection is immediate, intense and so hot it will take more than a snowstorm to douse their flames. Hers for the Season Living her life surrounded by Grizzly shifters hasn’t been easy for Bree because of the secret she’s been harboring her entire life. And, when Liam Jackson walks through the door and sets his sights on her, lighting her body on fire, her burden becomes impossible to bear. **Reader note: Each book in the Bears of Grizzly Ridge is a standalone story with a guaranteed HEA and No Cliffhangers! This series contains: strong, sassy, curvy women; sexy alpha males; steamy shifters and sizzling sex scenes.