Standish Bay Romance Series by Christine Donovan

Although this book is part of a series, it can be read alone. Bridget Gallagher has the misfortune of spending two years of her life, she can never get back, dating her boss. One day he announces he’s trading her in for a college student. Devastated, she decides she needs a vacation, a long vacation. She convinces her sister, Rachel, to accompany her and they set sail on an Alaskan cruise. During their time on ship they meet the Petrillo brothers from Nashville and the fun and games begin... moreAlthough this book is part of a series, it can be read alone. Bridget Gallagher has the misfortune of spending two years of her life, she can never get back, dating her boss. One day he announces he’s trading her in for a college student. Devastated, she decides she needs a vacation, a long vacation. She convinces her sister, Rachel, to accompany her and they set sail on an Alaskan cruise. During their time on ship they meet the Petrillo brothers from Nashville and the fun and games begin. Dominic Petrillo, one of Nashville’s finest boys in blue, recently signed his divorce papers. His wife came home one day and announced she’s in love with their next door neighbor. To celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday and cheer him up after his married hit the skids, his two brothers, Vincent and Tony, take him on an Alaskan cruise to fish, whitewater raft, drink and party. During Muster Drills, Dominic locks eyes with Bridget and the ship is not large enough to keep them apart. Once back in Nashville, Dominic decides a change of scenery is necessary and lands a detectives job in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The very town Bridget works in. First day on the job finds him investigating the death of a fitness club owner. Not only is it Bridget’s place of employment, but it’s also her ex. Bridget is one of three women on the top of the suspects list. Dominic is torn between listening to his heart and doing his job. No matter what the evidence says, he will never believe the smart, funny and sexy, not to mention loyal woman he met on vacation and lost his heart to could be a cold blooded killer. less

Mitch Gallagher, ex-Naval Aviator, leaves his job flying a corporate jet after losing three co-workers in a plane crash. The tragic accident has him rethinking his life and priorities and he decides it’s time to be closer to family and friends. He sells his Back Bay condo in Boston, puts a down payment on a house in his hometown of Standish Bay and begins a new job giving flying lessons. Eventually he hopes to purchase a plane and start his own flight school... moreMitch Gallagher, ex-Naval Aviator, leaves his job flying a corporate jet after losing three co-workers in a plane crash. The tragic accident has him rethinking his life and priorities and he decides it’s time to be closer to family and friends. He sells his Back Bay condo in Boston, puts a down payment on a house in his hometown of Standish Bay and begins a new job giving flying lessons. Eventually he hopes to purchase a plane and start his own flight school. Kindergarten teacher, Faith Harrington, lives in an over-the-garage apartment in Standish Bay. Since moving there three years ago she has become close friends with Rachel Gallagher. She accompanies Rachel to a family cookout where she meets a devastated Mitch, still grieving over his lost friends and co-workers. Although there is an instant attraction on both sides, Mitch is too busy with his upcoming move and new job to pursue a relationship with Faith. During the next several weeks Faith and Mitch’s lives change drastically. Against Faith’s rule of not dating parents of her students, she has a brief involvement with Kyle Kennedy. When she ends it he does not handle it well. Also, her landlady sells her home to none other than Mitch and he becomes her landlord. The attraction between them flares up and they begin dating sending Kennedy into a rage. He believes Faith belongs to him and between that and his violent temper, Faith and Mitch become his target in his desire for revenge. less