Sweet Briar Sweethearts Series by Kathy Douglass

Forgiveness starts with a stolen kiss  Chief of police Trent Knight had it all until an accident took his wife and he was left alone to raise two beautiful girls. Now the person he always blamed for his loss is back in town, and all bets are off. But soon his anger toward Carmen Shields gives way to a very different emotion—awareness of Carmen as a woman. On one hand, it feels like a betrayal of his late wife's memory... moreForgiveness starts with a stolen kiss  Chief of police Trent Knight had it all until an accident took his wife and he was left alone to raise two beautiful girls. Now the person he always blamed for his loss is back in town, and all bets are off. But soon his anger toward Carmen Shields gives way to a very different emotion—awareness of Carmen as a woman. On one hand, it feels like a betrayal of his late wife's memory. On the other, it could be his second chance at life—and Carmen's shot at redemption. Maybe she can go home again—with the help of a certain lawman… less

From sworn enemies to soul mates? Wall Street hotshot Camille Parker is the last person rancher Jericho Jones expects to find on his doorstep. Ever since his late wife’s best friend interfered in his marriage, she’s persona non grata in Jericho’s book. But the situation is literally life-and-death for this damsel in distress, and he opens his home to her. The problem is, he opens his heart, too. Camille has no choice but to seek help from her worst enemy... moreFrom sworn enemies to soul mates? Wall Street hotshot Camille Parker is the last person rancher Jericho Jones expects to find on his doorstep. Ever since his late wife’s best friend interfered in his marriage, she’s persona non grata in Jericho’s book. But the situation is literally life-and-death for this damsel in distress, and he opens his home to her. The problem is, he opens his heart, too. Camille has no choice but to seek help from her worst enemy. And as she lets her guard down in close quarters, unexpected feelings surge for him. But what will happen if Camille’s life goes back to normal and the city girl no longer needs to shelter in the reticent rancher’s arms? less

She could use a shoulder to lean on…Facing the fight of her life after a cancer diagnosis, widow Roz Martin is forced to ask her estranged brother-in-law to help care for her children. Being there for his nieces and nephew is a no-brainer for gym owner Paul Stephens. But being there for the woman who’d betrayed him by marrying his half brother is hard. Especially when he discovers the feelings he once had for Roz never died…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles... moreShe could use a shoulder to lean on…Facing the fight of her life after a cancer diagnosis, widow Roz Martin is forced to ask her estranged brother-in-law to help care for her children. Being there for his nieces and nephew is a no-brainer for gym owner Paul Stephens. But being there for the woman who’d betrayed him by marrying his half brother is hard. Especially when he discovers the feelings he once had for Roz never died…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Discover more true-to-life stories in the Sweet Briar Sweetheart series.All books are stand-alone but were published in the following order:1. How to Steal a Lawman’s Heart2. The Waitress’s Secret3. The Rancher and the City Girl4. Winning Charlotte Back5. The Rancher’s Return6. A Baby Between Friends7. The Single Mom’s Second Chance less

ÔTis the season…for a second shot at love.Could a fake boyfriend beher real hero this Christmas?When her ex-fiancé shows up at her shop—engaged to her sister!—dress designer Hannah Carpenter doesn’t know what to do. Especially when her former fling Russell Danielson sees her plight and rides to the rescue, offering a fake relationship to foil her rude relations... moreÔTis the season…for a second shot at love.Could a fake boyfriend beher real hero this Christmas?When her ex-fiancé shows up at her shop—engaged to her sister!—dress designer Hannah Carpenter doesn’t know what to do. Especially when her former fling Russell Danielson sees her plight and rides to the rescue, offering a fake relationship to foil her rude relations. The thing is, there’s nothing fake about his kiss… But when things get real, will the sexy soldier once again stop short of commitment?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Sweet Briar SweetheartsBook 1: How to Steal the Lawman’s HeartBook 2: The Waitress’s SecretBook 3: The Rancher and the City GirlBook 4: Winning Charlotte BackBook 5: The Rancher’s ReturnBook 6: A Baby Between FriendsBook 7: The Single Mom’s Second ChanceBook 8: A Soldier Under Her Tree less

The return of his childhood friend leads to t he fresh start he never expected Horse rancher Carson Rivers has his own emotional demons. There’s no place in his life for a divorced single mom pulling at his heartstrings. But when Gabriella Tucker and her adorable children move next door—the place of her favorite childhood memories—Carson’s tempted to help the heart-guarded beauty make more adult memories... moreThe return of his childhood friend leads to t he fresh start he never expected Horse rancher Carson Rivers has his own emotional demons. There’s no place in his life for a divorced single mom pulling at his heartstrings. But when Gabriella Tucker and her adorable children move next door—the place of her favorite childhood memories—Carson’s tempted to help the heart-guarded beauty make more adult memories. Maybe Gabriella and her kids are the healing balm he’s been yearning for… Sweet Briar SweetheartsFrom Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Sweet Briar SweetheartsBook 1: How to Steal the Lawman's HeartBook 2: The Waitress's SecretBook 3: The Rancher and the City GirlBook 4: Winning Charlotte BackBook 5: The Rancher's ReturnBook 6: A Baby Between FriendsBook 7: The Single Mom's Second ChanceBook 8: A Soldier Under Her TreeBook 9: Redemption on Rivers Ranch less