Love Plans Series by Mona Risk

Widower, empty-nester, and successful surgeon, Dr. Steve Winston is fed up with his routine work and announces he’s quitting his Cincinnati clinic, moving to live on a boat, and starting a new health center on a Caribbean island.Dedicated to her patients, Nurse Lillian Haynes never stops doing odd jobs for Dr. Winston. His decision to resign breaks her heart... moreWidower, empty-nester, and successful surgeon, Dr. Steve Winston is fed up with his routine work and announces he’s quitting his Cincinnati clinic, moving to live on a boat, and starting a new health center on a Caribbean island.Dedicated to her patients, Nurse Lillian Haynes never stops doing odd jobs for Dr. Winston. His decision to resign breaks her heart. No amount of money will convince her to take care of his pets anymore, but when he invites her out to dinner, she agrees and polishes her appearance in hopes of being noticed by the man she’s secretly loved for ages.Delighted to discover what a stunning woman she becomes once she’s shed her boring uniform, Steve shares his dreams with Lillian and tries to convince her to accompany him to his island—until her son and his children rush into town to protect their father from his own craziness. less

Divorced and lonely, Dr. Matt Winston isn’t doing much to remedy the situation until he attends his class reunion and reconnects with Brenda, the classmate who used to compete with him for top grades. Dr. Brenda Hammer, a successful psychologist, lives with her teenage daughter, Mia, a challenging kid to say the least. Traumatized by her previous relationship, Brenda has vowed to stay clear of relationships until her daughter is in college... moreDivorced and lonely, Dr. Matt Winston isn’t doing much to remedy the situation until he attends his class reunion and reconnects with Brenda, the classmate who used to compete with him for top grades. Dr. Brenda Hammer, a successful psychologist, lives with her teenage daughter, Mia, a challenging kid to say the least. Traumatized by her previous relationship, Brenda has vowed to stay clear of relationships until her daughter is in college. Even so, reminiscing over lunch about high school and first kisses with her handsome classmate can’t hurt.Attraction sizzles between Matt and Brenda. Matt understands that she is focused on her career and her daughter’s education, but he is patient and persistent. Determined to prove that she can trust him, he bonds with the teenager who’s been missing a father figure for years. Mia benefits from his open-minded influence, and Brenda enjoys their laid-back dates. Happiness finally seems within grasp for mother and daughter until the bullies in Mia’s class pull her into their web again.Brenda’s past return to haunt her when Mia’s father enters the picture. Crushed by this new betrayal, Matt steps away. Is there any hope left for Matt and Brenda to build a future together?Dating Plans is part of Love Plans SeriesLove Plans SeriesSailing Away PlansDating PlansRescue PlansWedding PlansBaby PlansKissing PlansFamily PlansHealing PlansVacation PlansLast-chance Plans less

A contemporary romance, intense, emotional, realistic, and sexy.To forget the drama that shook his life years ago, Captain Rafael Lopez dedicates himself to his career as a helicopter pilot, transporting patients in need of urgent care. His new flight nurse holds his attention with her gorgeous face, sassy mind, and indomitable spirit.With determination and a lot of guts, Arianna Garcia survives life in the slums, learns to conquer her fears, and fights for herself... moreA contemporary romance, intense, emotional, realistic, and sexy.To forget the drama that shook his life years ago, Captain Rafael Lopez dedicates himself to his career as a helicopter pilot, transporting patients in need of urgent care. His new flight nurse holds his attention with her gorgeous face, sassy mind, and indomitable spirit.With determination and a lot of guts, Arianna Garcia survives life in the slums, learns to conquer her fears, and fights for herself. Rafael gives her the courage to break from her past. And Arianna is delighted to be Rafael’s flight nurse by day and passionate companion by night. After meeting a few jerks, she doesn’t believe in crazy promises and sex-driven hypocrisy.Will Rafael discover the skeletons in her closet, gain her trust, and restore her faith in love?Rescue Plan is part of Love Plans SeriesLove Plans SeriesSailing Away PlansDating PlansRescue PlansWedding PlansBaby PlansKissing PlansFamily PlansHealing PlansVacation PlansLast-chance Plans less

A sweet Christmas story.When Dr. Tyler Kent is late for his own wedding because of a medical emergency, his fiancée is furious and greets him with tears, curses, and a slap. Fed up with her hysterics, Tyler leaves and cancels the wedding.After Sienna Perino almost collapses from a ruptured appendix, dedicated Dr. Kent comes to her rescue. Surprisingly, he stays by her bedside, takes care of her young daughter, and even drives her home once she is discharged... moreA sweet Christmas story.When Dr. Tyler Kent is late for his own wedding because of a medical emergency, his fiancée is furious and greets him with tears, curses, and a slap. Fed up with her hysterics, Tyler leaves and cancels the wedding.After Sienna Perino almost collapses from a ruptured appendix, dedicated Dr. Kent comes to her rescue. Surprisingly, he stays by her bedside, takes care of her young daughter, and even drives her home once she is discharged.As three-year-old Dalia whispers her secret wish about the nice doctor to Santa Claus, attraction sizzles between Tyler and Sienna. The recovered patient intends to keep her handsome doctor. But the jilted bride isn’t ready to give up that easily and goes out of her way to grab back her former fiancé.Wedding Plans is part of the Love Plans Series.Love Plans SeriesSailing Away PlansDating PlansRescue PlansWedding PlansBaby PlansKissing PlansFamily PlansHealing PlansVacation PlansLast-chance Plans less

Susan Chen returns to Cincinnati to work as university professor. Her best friend, Royce Winston who’s been secretly in love with her for years, is determined to change their relationship for the best. Little did he expect Susan to arrive with her mother and a Thai fiancé imposed on her by her family. When Susan asks him to accommodate the unwelcome fiancé until he finds a job, and help her get rid of him, Royce eagerly obliges... moreSusan Chen returns to Cincinnati to work as university professor. Her best friend, Royce Winston who’s been secretly in love with her for years, is determined to change their relationship for the best. Little did he expect Susan to arrive with her mother and a Thai fiancé imposed on her by her family. When Susan asks him to accommodate the unwelcome fiancé until he finds a job, and help her get rid of him, Royce eagerly obliges.The best way to succeed is to push the fiancé into another woman’s arms—even if she’s Royce’s former girlfriend and the fiancé has become his houseguest and good buddy. The complicated situation threatens to explode at any minute… and finally does, ripping apart their best laid plans. less

Book DescriptionDenise Lambert fell in love at first sight with Damien Booker, a biracial law student. They danced the night away, and she welcomed his passionate kiss. But then he disappeared.Five years later, she can’t believe her eyes when the pizza delivery boy sporting a long frizzy mane and a bushy beard is none other than Damien. He kisses her and runs away. She manages to get his phone number and reconnect with him... moreBook DescriptionDenise Lambert fell in love at first sight with Damien Booker, a biracial law student. They danced the night away, and she welcomed his passionate kiss. But then he disappeared.Five years later, she can’t believe her eyes when the pizza delivery boy sporting a long frizzy mane and a bushy beard is none other than Damien. He kisses her and runs away. She manages to get his phone number and reconnect with him. For weeks, they chat on the phone, until she bumps into Zorro, the exotic male dancer, at her friend’s bachelorette party—Damien again who kisses her senseless. But Denise is fed up with the jack of all trades, working long hours at three low-paying jobs. She’ll have to break it off with him unless…Determined to be worthy of her love, Damian set aside his resentment against discriminating lawyers. Clean cut and well-groomed, he applies to various firms, until he garners several interviews and finally lands the right position in the right firm. Will his effort pay off? Or will he have to fight her friends and relatives to bring Denise into his arms?No Vacation Plans is part of Love Plans Series.Love Plans SeriesTwenty-years agoTo celebrate the ninety-fifth birthday of George Winston, the family patriarch, his sons Carl and Ludwig threw a big party and invited their own children and grandchildren. Old George, still alert and as acerbic and facetious as he’d been in his youth, responded to the birthday wishes with a speech to his offspring and made them play a game. He displayed a card with the word PLANS.“I want you, kids, to have a goal and succeed in life. For that purpose, you need to have plans. Pull a card and show us what your plans are to reach your dream.”To start the game, his oldest grandson, Dr. Steve Winston, pulled a card from the box held by the old man.“I have SAILING on my card,” Steve declared.“SAILING PLANS for you, Steve. Will you be able to execute this plan?”“Maybe. It’d be a nice dream to sail far away.”The great-grandchildren followed suit, pulling a card from the box.“Show us your cards, kids.”The children waved their cards. The parents read and laughed.“Here are the results,” George announced. “DATING PLANS for Matt Winston and KISSING PLANS for his little brother Royce. RESCUE PLANS for Rafael Lopez and HEALING PLANS for Jason Randal. BABY PLANS for Audrey Kent, WEDDING PLANS for her brother Tyler, and FAMILY PLANS for her brother Tim. NO VACATION PLANS for toddler Denise Lambert and LAST-CHANCE PLANS for her baby brother Rick, etc...”“These are fun plans, Poppop,” ten-year-old Matt commented.“I will not be around, but I'll be watching you from up there.” The old man lifted a finger to the sky. “I hope you can carry out your plans and fulfill your dreams.”And so each of the great-grandchildren had a story to tell.Love Plans Series less

At twenty, Rick Lambert ran away from the US to escape the accusations hurled at him. Fifteen years later, he returns to settle in Fort Lauderdale. His mother agrees to live with him and take care of his two sons who have been raised by nannies and boarding schools.Flight attendant, Madison Howell loves nothing more than her job. During a flight from Dubai to Miami, she meets the authoritative businessman and his mother. The sweet old lady befriends her, and Rick doesn’t hide his attraction... moreAt twenty, Rick Lambert ran away from the US to escape the accusations hurled at him. Fifteen years later, he returns to settle in Fort Lauderdale. His mother agrees to live with him and take care of his two sons who have been raised by nannies and boarding schools.Flight attendant, Madison Howell loves nothing more than her job. During a flight from Dubai to Miami, she meets the authoritative businessman and his mother. The sweet old lady befriends her, and Rick doesn’t hide his attraction. When his children come home, Madison finds herself entangled with the Lamberts way too often. As she helps the young boys adapt to their new life, she falls in love with their gorgeous father, but she’s not sure she really knows Rick, her charming lover. A loving son and dedicated father but also a womanizer and tough businessman with a hidden past.When people from long-ago cross his path, secrets are revealed, threatening to ruin their romance. Now mature and powerful, Rick confronts his enemies to clear his name, but will it cost him the woman he loves?Last Chance Plans is part of the Love Plans SeriesLove Plans SeriesTwenty-years agoTo celebrate the ninety-fifth birthday of George Winston, the family patriarch, his sons Carl and Ludwig threw a big party and invited their own children and grandchildren. Old George, still alert and as acerbic and facetious as he’d been in his youth, responded to the birthday wishes with a speech to his offspring and made them play a game. He displayed a card with the word PLANS.“I want you, kids, to have a goal and succeed in life. For that purpose, you need to have plans. Pull a card and show us what your plans are to reach your dream.”To start the game, his oldest grandson, Dr. Steve Winston, pulled a card from the box held by the old man.“I have SAILING on my card,” Steve declared.“SAILING PLANS for you, Steve. Will you be able to execute this plan?”“Maybe. It’d be a nice dream to sail far away.”The great-grandchildren followed suit, pulling a card from the box.“Show us your cards, kids.”The children waved their cards. The parents read and laughed.“Here are the results,” George announced. “DATING PLANS for Matt Winston and KISSING PLANS for his little brother Royce. RESCUE PLANS for Rafael Lopez and HEALING PLANS for Jason Randal. BABY PLANS for Audrey Kent, WEDDING PLANS for her brother Tyler, and FAMILY PLANS for her brother Tim. NO VACATION PLANS for toddler Denise Lambert and LAST-CHANCE PLANS for her baby brother Rick, etc...”“These are fun plans, Poppop,” ten-year-old Matt commented.“I will not be around, but I'll be watching you from up there.” The old man lifted a finger to the sky. “I hope you can carry out your plans and fulfill your dreams.”And so each of the great-grandchildren had a story to tell.Love Plans SeriesSailing Away Plans, (Dr. Steve Winston)Dating Plans, (Dr. Matt Winston)Rescue Plans, (Rafael Lopez, pilot)Wedding Plans, (Dr. Tyler Kent)Baby Plans, (Audrey Kent, journalist)Kissing Plans, (Royce Winston, computer engineer)Family Plans, (Tim Kent, lawyer)Healing Plans, (Dr. Jason Randal)No Vacation Plans, (Denise Lambert, travel agent)Last Chance Plans (Rick Lambert, lawyer)We're Survivors (Dr. Matteo Lopez and Cathy Cooper)We’re All Heroes (Lauren Cooper, flight attendant)We’re No Saints (Stephanie Winston and Neil Cooper)We’re All Winners (Dr. Vince Cooper)We’re All Stars (Greg Haynes, computer engineer) less

Dr. Matt Lopez is perfectly happy with his medical career until the new nurse practitioner turns his life upside down with her lovely smile and crazy ideas.Fully dedicated to his patients, Dr. Matt Lopez, Chief of the ER at St. Lucia Hospital spends his free time on his boat and dates nurses from the hospital—but not from his own unit. Rule number one in his never mix work with pleasure, thereby avoiding a conflict of interest... moreDr. Matt Lopez is perfectly happy with his medical career until the new nurse practitioner turns his life upside down with her lovely smile and crazy ideas.Fully dedicated to his patients, Dr. Matt Lopez, Chief of the ER at St. Lucia Hospital spends his free time on his boat and dates nurses from the hospital—but not from his own unit. Rule number one in his never mix work with pleasure, thereby avoiding a conflict of interest. When the lovely Cathy Cooper joins the ER staff, every doctor, including Matt, is ready to break the rules. The new nurse practitioner is too gorgeous for her own good and too independent for Matt’s peace of mind.Cathy Cooper goes an extra mile for her patients, especially for the children of the public school where she subs. When Cathy takes Tommy, a young patient under her wing, gets involved in his home situation, and discovers the truth, trouble follows.Life will never be the same for Cathy, her boss, or Tommy as they try to repair the mistakes of their pasts. Can they reconcile their personal feelings and work obligations?Messy Plans is book 11 of the Love Plans Series. Where all stories involve a Winston relative and/or take place in a Winston Clinic. less

They’re all heroes who pay a big price for freedom—The Ukrainian mom who spies for her country; her three small kids who struggle to survive; the wounded major who gets them out of a war-zone; Lauren, the flight attendant who brings them to the US; her parents who receive them in their home; and her ex-fiancé, Dr. Jake, who operates on the injured. And let’s not forget the two German shepherd puppies that dive in a pool to save a two-year old... moreThey’re all heroes who pay a big price for freedom—The Ukrainian mom who spies for her country; her three small kids who struggle to survive; the wounded major who gets them out of a war-zone; Lauren, the flight attendant who brings them to the US; her parents who receive them in their home; and her ex-fiancé, Dr. Jake, who operates on the injured. And let’s not forget the two German shepherd puppies that dive in a pool to save a two-year old. Will the many crises they face head-on strengthen or destroy Lauren and Jake’s relationship?We’re All Heroes is book 12 of the Love Plans Series.Love Plans SeriesLove Plans where all stories involve a Winston relative and/or take place in a Winston Clinic. less

Handsome doctors are lying, cheating, self-centered bastards, particularly Vince Cooper, the charming resident, Casey Benton had the misfortune to fall in love with in medical school. Fate protected her by sending him to the other side of the country for a fellowship. Three years later, he’s standing in her parents’ living room, and she curses her bad luck... moreHandsome doctors are lying, cheating, self-centered bastards, particularly Vince Cooper, the charming resident, Casey Benton had the misfortune to fall in love with in medical school. Fate protected her by sending him to the other side of the country for a fellowship. Three years later, he’s standing in her parents’ living room, and she curses her bad luck.Vince Cooper blesses his good luck when his dog finds a lost toddler in a park and allows him to reconnect with the woman he could never forget. They had a brief affair at Boston University, but she dumped him without explanations and apparently managed to replace him.After Casey reveals she adopted her son--a patient’s baby—attraction sizzles between them and romance blooms. But Casey doesn’t trust him completely, and Vince has a feeling she’s hiding something.When the truth explodes and nasty secrets pop out, will there be room for love and a happy future together? less

When his step-father suffers a stroke on St. John Island, Greg Haynes rushes to his bedside to support his mother. Meeting a gorgeous law intern comes as a bonus for the generous computer expert who navigates life without worries or responsibilitiesAfter experiencing pain and betrayal, Heidi Benton focuses on her law studies with one purpose in life—to graduate and recover her money back from the scumbag who stole it. To achieve her goal, she swears off trust and commitment... moreWhen his step-father suffers a stroke on St. John Island, Greg Haynes rushes to his bedside to support his mother. Meeting a gorgeous law intern comes as a bonus for the generous computer expert who navigates life without worries or responsibilitiesAfter experiencing pain and betrayal, Heidi Benton focuses on her law studies with one purpose in life—to graduate and recover her money back from the scumbag who stole it. To achieve her goal, she swears off trust and commitment. The threat of a hurricane hitting the island forces everyone to evacuate and turns Greg and Heidi’s lives upside down, displacing their priorities for the sake of two orphaned children. Will the unexpected responsibilities of parenthood teach them the true meaning of love?We’re All Together is book 15 of the Love Plans Series. Love Plans Series less