North Star, Montana/Montana Secrets/Montana Skies Series by Kay Stockham, Kay Lyons

Sometimes tragedy is a second chance in disguise... He was the one. The one she loved but couldn’t have without revealing the truth of her past. That’s why she left, why she’s stayed away, and why she has to return... Paralyzed by a riding accident, Seth Rowland doesn’t want physical therapist Grace Korbit to see him like this. Of all people, why her? But Grace is the best, and if he stands a chance at recovery, she’s the one to help him... moreSometimes tragedy is a second chance in disguise... He was the one. The one she loved but couldn’t have without revealing the truth of her past. That’s why she left, why she’s stayed away, and why she has to return... Paralyzed by a riding accident, Seth Rowland doesn’t want physical therapist Grace Korbit to see him like this. Of all people, why her? But Grace is the best, and if he stands a chance at recovery, she’s the one to help him. Maybe if he cooperates he’ll be able to walk again, get her to reveal the truth of why she’d left—and convince her to stay. less

Sheriff Jonas Taggert needs a helping hand with his daughter and Rissa Matthews and her Goth-dressing teen are definitely not it. He can’t afford to fall for a woman who doesn’t plan to stick around, much less one who can’t control her own kid. But the girls become friends, and it isn’t long before Jonas’ perspective takes a hard hit. Of all the people in the world for him and his daughter to love... why did it have to be them? *This book has a sweet/clean and wholesome version by Kay Lyons... moreSheriff Jonas Taggert needs a helping hand with his daughter and Rissa Matthews and her Goth-dressing teen are definitely not it. He can’t afford to fall for a woman who doesn’t plan to stick around, much less one who can’t control her own kid. But the girls become friends, and it isn’t long before Jonas’ perspective takes a hard hit. Of all the people in the world for him and his daughter to love... why did it have to be them? *This book has a sweet/clean and wholesome version by Kay Lyons. Ivy James is the alter-ego of Kay Lyons, who now focuses on sweet/clean and wholesome contemporary romance and romantic suspense. For more information about Ivy’s slightly sexier novels (or to find Kay’s clean and wholesome versions of them as well as her latest titles), please go to Ivy James Author/Kay Lyons Author. less

Sheriff Jonas Taggert needs a helping hand with his daughter and Rissa Matthews and her Goth-dressing teen are definitely not it. He can't afford to fall for a woman who doesn't plan to stick around, much less one who can't control her own kid. But the girls become friends and Jonas' perspective takes a hard hit. Of all the people in the world for him and his daughter to love... why did it have to be them?

With all her heart Carly Taggert wants to be a mother, but without a husband there's only one way she knows to make it happen—become a foster parent. She’s signed up, willing, waiting and ready...oh so ready. Liam McKenna is assigned by Carly's sheriff father to keep her out of trouble while the sheriff is away. When he learns of her plan Liam is sure she's headed for it--lock, stock, and barrel. Foster kids are messed up. Broken. Trouble. He ought to know since he was one... moreWith all her heart Carly Taggert wants to be a mother, but without a husband there's only one way she knows to make it happen—become a foster parent. She’s signed up, willing, waiting and ready...oh so ready. Liam McKenna is assigned by Carly's sheriff father to keep her out of trouble while the sheriff is away. When he learns of her plan Liam is sure she's headed for it--lock, stock, and barrel. Foster kids are messed up. Broken. Trouble. He ought to know since he was one. But there's no talking sense into Carly and soon Liam finds himself dragged into the chaos and falling for her despite knowing better. She’s a softie, in for a hard fall and he knows it…because those kids aren't hers to keep. But he’s sticking around for her and maybe once she knows how painful it can be to let them go, she'll drop the nonsense of having kids and keep him instead... less

Widowed, a single mom, Christmas and she's just lost her job. Can it get worse? Apparently it can when Santa asks if he can help her and Jenna Darlington knows it's a cruel joke. Because Santa--Chance McKenna--is a member of the Rock Gods, a group of rock climbers who live off of adrenaline and stupidity. Been there, done that. Buried her husband because of it. She has no respect for a man who doesn't respect life--even if he is offering her a job... moreWidowed, a single mom, Christmas and she's just lost her job. Can it get worse? Apparently it can when Santa asks if he can help her and Jenna Darlington knows it's a cruel joke. Because Santa--Chance McKenna--is a member of the Rock Gods, a group of rock climbers who live off of adrenaline and stupidity. Been there, done that. Buried her husband because of it. She has no respect for a man who doesn't respect life--even if he is offering her a job. Chance knows exactly how Jenna feels about him and the rest of the Rock Gods. So why does he feel the way he does around her? They're polar opposites when it comes to life views. But isn't the saying that opposites attract? less