First Responders Series by Donna Alward

The last thing she needs is a hero "First Responders, Book 1" Paramedic Gabe Brennan s job is saving lives. When he witnesses an accident and rushes in to help, the victim brings back memories of the night that marked him forever. The night he almost couldn t save his best friend, Brandon. Brandon s sister is in the car. She s pregnant. And his longing for her is just as sharp as ever. Carly s never been so glad to see a friendly face... moreThe last thing she needs is a hero "First Responders, Book 1" Paramedic Gabe Brennan s job is saving lives. When he witnesses an accident and rushes in to help, the victim brings back memories of the night that marked him forever. The night he almost couldn t save his best friend, Brandon. Brandon s sister is in the car. She s pregnant. And his longing for her is just as sharp as ever. Carly s never been so glad to see a friendly face. Gabe s gallant rescue and the gentle kiss he bestows upon her at the hospital resurrect feelings she buried long ago. Having just closed the book on a crumbling marriage, she s not too keen on opening herself up to hurt again. Not even for the one man who s always seemed to be there when she needed him most. Gabe knows he shouldn t be falling for Carly, especially since she insists she s off the market. But the chemistry still simmering between them after all these years is no accident. Now all he has to do is convince her she belongs in the empty space he s always held open for her. The one next to his heart Caution: Contents and paramedic hero may be too hot to handle! less

When it comes to love, sometimes a girl has to go above and beyond. First Responders, Book 2 Jake Symonds has been a thorn in Constable Kendra Givens’s side since the night they first met, when she’d had to arrest him. In his boxer shorts. The drunken comments he made that night are worsened by the truth she’ll never admit. For a fleeting moment, they’d connected... moreWhen it comes to love, sometimes a girl has to go above and beyond. First Responders, Book 2 Jake Symonds has been a thorn in Constable Kendra Givens’s side since the night they first met, when she’d had to arrest him. In his boxer shorts. The drunken comments he made that night are worsened by the truth she’ll never admit. For a fleeting moment, they’d connected. Two years later, when she’s called to investigate a break-and-enter at his pub, the last thing she expects is for the now-competent businessman to cook her breakfast. But she’s no fool. The former bad boy still lurks beneath the charm. And his business involves the one thing that she’s hated since it ruined her childhood. Alcohol. As far as he’s concerned, Jake has changed, but Kendra still has a stick up her butt. Yet he can’t help but like her sass and quick wit. One well-aimed baseball at the carnival dunk tank later and he’s got a date. Their spark of attraction quickly flares out of control, but their emotional baggage is stacked too high to risk anything deeper—until one tragic night strips the barriers from their deepest fears. And Kendra realizes the greatest danger Jake presents is to her heart. Product Warnings Readers should be aware that any sexy comments made to police officers will be used against them in the hottest way possible. less

The heat is on... First Responders, Book 3 The last person firefighter Chris Jackson expects to rescue from a burning animal shelter is Ally Gallant—his ex-fiancée. Even though three years have passed since she gave him back his ring, one look at her frightened face in the haze of a smoky building is all it takes for him to realize he’ll still do anything to protect her. Ally’s put her heart and soul into the shelter, and she’s devastated when it’s destroyed... moreThe heat is on... First Responders, Book 3 The last person firefighter Chris Jackson expects to rescue from a burning animal shelter is Ally Gallant—his ex-fiancée. Even though three years have passed since she gave him back his ring, one look at her frightened face in the haze of a smoky building is all it takes for him to realize he’ll still do anything to protect her. Ally’s put her heart and soul into the shelter, and she’s devastated when it’s destroyed. What's more, Chris is suddenly there for her in ways she doesn’t expect—ways she’s sure she doesn’t deserve—as she makes decisions about her future. Then there’s the not-so-small matter of the blazing passion between them that refuses to be extinguished. But when Chris is injured while on a call, Ally’s reminded of all the reasons she walked away. Now she must look deep within herself to find the courage to put fear on the back burner and step into the fire—into love. Warning: Adorable dogs, a hot firefighter and five-alarm passion. Fire extinguisher (or cold shower) highly recommended. less

They both have courage until it comes to love. RCMP officer Matt Parker is weary from years of soul-draining work undercover and on special task forces. He d like to erase one of his recent cases from his memory forever, but it haunts him night and day. A temporary assignment to cover for an officer on maternity leave could be the small-town, low-demand break he needs to put the past behind him... moreThey both have courage until it comes to love. RCMP officer Matt Parker is weary from years of soul-draining work undercover and on special task forces. He d like to erase one of his recent cases from his memory forever, but it haunts him night and day. A temporary assignment to cover for an officer on maternity leave could be the small-town, low-demand break he needs to put the past behind him. Especially with the sexy local vet, who makes him forget everything but the way her body feels in his arms. Lindsay Snow can t help but notice the new cop in her small town he s hot, charming and best of all he s not in town for long. When a call to shut down a horrific puppy mill exposes the tough, sexy cop s dark memories, Lindsay s heart wants desperately to reach out to him. Even as her instincts remind her that relationships are just a train wreck waiting to happen Warning: Contains a tortured hero hot enough to melt even the toughest woman's resolve. less