McCalls Series by Elizabeth Lowell, Leanne Banks

Rye McCall has a problem. He's got an obsessive father who's trying to ensure a dynasty, but Rye's rebellious and determined to lead his own life. And to make matters worse, he's just met a woman who may thwart both men's plans. For one brief, high-country summer, Rye manages the impossible--to keep his father's world at bay. But he's lost control of his own plans--he's fallen in love with Lisa Johansen. Now he's told too many lies for his happiness to last. He knows that... moreRye McCall has a problem. He's got an obsessive father who's trying to ensure a dynasty, but Rye's rebellious and determined to lead his own life. And to make matters worse, he's just met a woman who may thwart both men's plans. For one brief, high-country summer, Rye manages the impossible--to keep his father's world at bay. But he's lost control of his own plans--he's fallen in love with Lisa Johansen. Now he's told too many lies for his happiness to last. He knows that. What he doesn't know is how to finally tell her the truth. less

Cynthia Ryan's best friend was lost somewhere in the dense, lush foliage of the Ecuadorean cloud forest, and Cynthia would do whatever it took to find her. Even if it meant hiring domineering survival specialist Trace Rawlings.  Trace wasn't exactly thrilled about the situation, either. The jungle was no place for a princess. Especially one who made him want things he could never have. Like her skin. Her touch. Her love.  Trace knew he was on borrowed time... moreCynthia Ryan's best friend was lost somewhere in the dense, lush foliage of the Ecuadorean cloud forest, and Cynthia would do whatever it took to find her. Even if it meant hiring domineering survival specialist Trace Rawlings.  Trace wasn't exactly thrilled about the situation, either. The jungle was no place for a princess. Especially one who made him want things he could never have. Like her skin. Her touch. Her love.  Trace knew he was on borrowed time. Once they found her friend, Cynthia would discover the truth about him. And this paradise would evaporate like mist in the jungle. less

Cynthia Ryan's best friend was lost somewhere in the dense, lush foliage of the Ecuadorean cloud forest, and Cynthia would do whatever it took to find her. Even if it meant hiring domineering survival specialist Trace Rawlings. Trace wasn't exactly thrilled about the situation, either. The jungle was no place for a princess. Especially one who made him want things he could never have. Like her skin. Her touch. Her love. Trace knew he was on borrowed time... moreCynthia Ryan's best friend was lost somewhere in the dense, lush foliage of the Ecuadorean cloud forest, and Cynthia would do whatever it took to find her. Even if it meant hiring domineering survival specialist Trace Rawlings. Trace wasn't exactly thrilled about the situation, either. The jungle was no place for a princess. Especially one who made him want things he could never have. Like her skin. Her touch. Her love. Trace knew he was on borrowed time. Once they found her friend, Cynthia would discover the truth about him. And this paradise would evaporate like mist in the jungle. less