The Rawley Family Series by Olivia Hardin, Tawdra Kandle

To protect her heart, he left her behind. To protect her life, he’ll leave the life he's made behind. Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all… Kidnapping a baby wasn’t something Hope ever dreamed she would do. But she’s been burned by the legal system before, so when the court places her friend’s child into the custody of an abuser, she takes matters into her own hands. She steals the baby and fakes her death, hoping to make a clean getaway... moreTo protect her heart, he left her behind. To protect her life, he’ll leave the life he's made behind. Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all… Kidnapping a baby wasn’t something Hope ever dreamed she would do. But she’s been burned by the legal system before, so when the court places her friend’s child into the custody of an abuser, she takes matters into her own hands. She steals the baby and fakes her death, hoping to make a clean getaway. She planned every detail, except one. Her high school sweetheart and best friend, who left her years before, sees her at a gas station. Hope thinks all is lost, until he offers to help them. Brennan had always been the love of Hope’s life, but he never wanted to be. She knows she cannot depend on him for long. However, as each day passes, it becomes painfully obvious that she is in way over her head. She goes with him, intending to keep him always an arm’s length away to protect her heart. But being on the run together sparks the old flames that once burned between Brennan and Hope. Families, friends, and lovers must band together to save an innocent baby and a daring woman or both of their lives will be destroyed. Together, they’ll do it All for Hope… less

Sometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to the true destination of your heart… Kay Rawley has plans. She might be the second child of an earl, but she wants a life outside of New Durma. She wants a life all her own. Becoming a lawyer was a bright, shiny object she just couldn’t resist grabbing at. Her classes are complete and all she has to do is pass the bar to get permanent employment at the Dallas law firm she’s been interning with for the past year... moreSometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to the true destination of your heart… Kay Rawley has plans. She might be the second child of an earl, but she wants a life outside of New Durma. She wants a life all her own. Becoming a lawyer was a bright, shiny object she just couldn’t resist grabbing at. Her classes are complete and all she has to do is pass the bar to get permanent employment at the Dallas law firm she’s been interning with for the past year. Ending up in bed with one of the partners wasn’t ever part of her plan. But now that she’s been between the sheets with Audrick Van Buren, Kay can’t seem to purge him from her mind. The last thing she needs is a male distraction to derail her life, especially after she returns home to find a long lost cousin threatening the safety of her family. But sometimes things aren’t what they seem, and Kay’s about to learn that the best laid plans are so much better when they go astray. less