Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach Series by Lynne Marshall

“Will you be my dad?” Ask me anything but that. Once upon a time, Dr. Daniel Delaney had it all. But he lost it in the blink of an eye, and he won’t let himself fall again—not even for his dedicated new assistant, Keela O’Mara, and her adorable, lonely little girl, Anna. Resisting a starry-eyed four-year-old is tough enough. Denying her perfect, loving single mom may be more than Daniel can handle…

He's all kinds of man. But is he a family man? It's good to be home! But civilian life isn't easy for Mark Delaney. The former surf champ copes by carving California waves and working solo as the handyman for his family's beachfront hotel. Until Laurel Prescott, pretty owner of the new B and B--and widowed mother of three--asks for his help. One small task leads to another and another, and suddenly Mark is knee-deep in kids, responsibility...and a love he never dreamed possible.

They promised to meet in four years... He was there. Where was she? Conor Delaney believed he and Shelby Brookes shared something special. Until the girl he'd loved since fourth grade was a no-show for what should have been the most romantic reunion of their lives. Two years and one shattered heart later, Shelby's back in their California town--as the new chef at Conor's family restaurant. The single mom has a reason for what she did.. moreThey promised to meet in four years... He was there. Where was she? Conor Delaney believed he and Shelby Brookes shared something special. Until the girl he'd loved since fourth grade was a no-show for what should have been the most romantic reunion of their lives. Two years and one shattered heart later, Shelby's back in their California town--as the new chef at Conor's family restaurant. The single mom has a reason for what she did...and a plan for winning back the guarded California lawman. less