Bitterroot Montana Veterans Series by Anne M. Scott

A woman who lost everything in the fires of war.After losing her husband to a bomb in Afghanistan, military veteran Erin Moore runs home to Marcus, Montana. To keep his memory alive, she follows their dream of opening a classic car garage and coffee shop, but building a successful business is hard. Hiring Ryan Walsh was her best decision so far. He’s dedicated, smart—and ridiculously appealing... moreA woman who lost everything in the fires of war.After losing her husband to a bomb in Afghanistan, military veteran Erin Moore runs home to Marcus, Montana. To keep his memory alive, she follows their dream of opening a classic car garage and coffee shop, but building a successful business is hard. Hiring Ryan Walsh was her best decision so far. He’s dedicated, smart—and ridiculously appealing. But acting on her attraction to the much younger man is a huge risk for her business—and her battered heart.A man battling the ghosts of the battlefield.After a mortar attack took Airman Ryan Walsh’s health and high-tech career in one blast, he went home to lick his wounds. Trying to adjust to civilian life, he drifts through a series of minimum wage jobs. Then Erin hires him and his past roars to life, especially his longing for the fiery redhead. But he’s too broken for any woman, let alone a successful business owner. When a brutal attack forces them together, sparks fly. Will the fire bond them forever or burn them to ashes?(Previously published as Love, Coffee & Cars.) less

A woman betrayedDeb’s disastrous first marriage is behind her and she’s worked hard, regaining her confidence while building the best bakery in Marcus, Montana. But it’s a mixed blessing. She can’t keep up with the demand, and Marcus Bank wants her to expand and pay off her debt faster, so they send investors she doesn’t want. Terrifying “investors” who speak Russian, carry concealed weapons, and make threats... moreA woman betrayedDeb’s disastrous first marriage is behind her and she’s worked hard, regaining her confidence while building the best bakery in Marcus, Montana. But it’s a mixed blessing. She can’t keep up with the demand, and Marcus Bank wants her to expand and pay off her debt faster, so they send investors she doesn’t want. Terrifying “investors” who speak Russian, carry concealed weapons, and make threats.A man struggling to find himselfMichael Acer didn’t want to leave the Army, but his injuries meant he couldn’t stay. He’s started a successful home improvement business in his home town despite his disabilities. Although he loves living in the mountains, a civilian business doesn’t offer the same sense of purpose and he misses the military friends he left behind.While repairing Deb’s bakery, Michael dreams of nights at home with the curvy beauty. But the award-winning businesswoman doesn’t need an injured veteran complicating her life. Then Deb’s prospective “investors” increase their threats to physical violence. Guarding Deb and her bakery gives Michael’s life meaning. Long nights lead to growing attraction and affection for both. But Deb has misjudged men before—can she trust Michael with her heart? less