Sweet Sanctuary

Wren has tried to shelter her only son from the tumult of the world. Now she’s about to find sanctuary . . . in the last place she ever expected.In tiny Cottage Cover, on the coast of Maine, Wren Evans is raising her gifted son, Charlie. A single mom, she’s fought hard to give Charlie a stable, secure home life. When a prestigious music academy in Boston expresses interest in Charlie’s talent, Wren is willing to move them again to make his dreams come true.But Wren doesn’t know that Charlie has been praying for her. And the answer to her son’s prayers will change both of their lives. As Wren plans their move to Boston, life in Maine begins to fall apart. Her job is threatened with budget cuts, and Wren’s grandmother, Ruth, arrives unannounced, with an outlandish request.Ruth wants the family gathered together one last time, at the summer home where, years before, an accident shattered Wren’s peaceful childhood. In the tumult, Wren finds a friend in a handsome, kind-hearted local, Paul Callahan.When the family gathers in Cottage Cover, old wounds will be healed, new love will blossom, and the innocent prayers of a child will be answered in a most unexpected way.

Lake

Will a marriage of convenience work between two strong-willed competitors?Lake and Irish share a love of dogs and a fierce competitive spirit in skijoring, but they rarely cross paths outside of racing. That is until Irish hears that the local animal shelter is in danger of being shut down and that Lake is wealthy. She assumes he’s the answer to all the shelter’s problems.But Lake can only help financially if he accepts an inheritance he and his brother vowed never to take. And he must be married by his thirty-fifth birthday—eight days away!Will Irish go along with a marriage of convenience to save the shelter? After their sizzling hot kiss, she might!But is taking the money and marrying a woman he barely knows—even for a good cause—worth Lake going against his brothers’ pact?And if he does, will he and Irish find a lasting love?If you enjoy a heartwarming Christian romance with a marriage-of-convenience storyline, get your copy of Lake, Book 1 in The Preacher’s Sons series. This series about the North brothers is a spin-off from Liv & the Preacher.Christian fiction by Mary Hanks:The Preacher’s Sons:LakeHudCoe (Coming in ’25)Liv & the Preacher: A Marriage of Convenience for a Good Cause NovelRestored SeriesOcean of Regret (Part 1)Sea of Rescue (Part 2)Bay of Refuge (Part 3)Tide of Resolve (Part 4)Waves of Reason (Part 5)Port of Return (Part 6)Sound of Rejoicing (Part 7)Shores of Resilience (Part 8/Finale)Basalt Bay Series (A spin-off from the Restored Series)Callie’s TimeA Touch of BlueSecond Chance SeriesWinter’s PastApril’s StormSummer’s DreamAutumn’s BreakSeason’s Flame

Earth Resistance (Books 1–3)

Three sizzling romances follow fierce survivors as they fight for humanity’s future. A vengeful ex-SAS officer protects a brilliant scientist, an undercover cop falls for a weapons expert, and a traumatized sniper finds solace with a mysterious loner. Love blooms in the apocalypse—but can it save Earth?GarrickFormer SAS officer Garrick lives for vengeance. But when his team picks up a fading emergency transmission his world collides with feisty Dr. Anna Ward, a bio-engineer who’s created technology that could defeat the aliens. Protecting the research scientist while escorting her to safety wasn’t in Garrick’s plans, but his sense of duty won’t let him leave her with her life in peril. With time running out, Anna is forced to accept the help of the rugged soldier to make sure her vital research is put in the right hands. As they escape across devastated London, their battle with the invaders heats up almost as fast as the fiery attraction between them.SawyerPreviously an undercover police officer, Ben Sawyer helps weapons scientist Julia Simmons across the alien-infested landscape of London to the safety of the underground Command Base. He falls hard for her brilliant mind and dangerous curves. But Julia doesn’t believe there’s time for romance in the aftermath of the invasion and makes Sawyer promise they won’t fall in love. Sawyer agrees to Julia’s terms, but as events escalate and an unexpected alien mutation threatens the very heart of the base, they may not survive each other’s dark secrets. The question then becomes, who will be the first to admit to love?DarrViolet was one the British army’s top snipers, when the world as she knew and loved was destroyed. Traumatized, she struggles to find a reason to live beyond waging guerrilla warfare against the hated alien invaders. When a routine mission to collect medical supplies goes awry she has no option but to rely on the help of enigmatic Nathan Darr, the lone wolf who abandoned her team in the midst of an alien attack. Forced to work together, the combination of his abilities and her accuracy makes a formidable team as bullets and sparks fly. But the secret between them is a constant threat and as the barriers between them come down, it’s only a matter of time before it will explode.The first three stand-alone romances in the Earth Resistance series.

Friendly Fire

Violence Breaks Out On Mayan Ruins Excursion in the Romantic Military Romance, Friendly Fire by Marliss Melton–The Caribbean, Aboard A Cruise Ship, Present Day–Boarding a cruise ship bound for Mexico, vacationing Navy SEAL Jeremiah “Bullfrog” Winters runs into Emma Albright, the only woman he ever loved… and lost.Emma might still teach Romantic Lit at George Mason University, but life taught her there’s no such thing as everlasting love. Good thing she can still enjoy her vacation without falling for the man who captivated her years earlier.But re-awakening Emma’s passions becomes Jeremiah’s current mission until violence breaks out on their port excursion to the Mayan ruins of Tulum. Now, love may be the only weapon powerful enough to save them both, if Emma can bring herself to believe in its permanence and power.PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Marliss Melton brings her unique personal experience to each story, putting the reader in the center of the action. This story contains colorful language used by real SEALs and sexual situations that typify passionate, strong men and women. Readers who enjoy Hot Seal Romance, women’s adventure stories, military romance as well as fans of Gena Showalter, Meli Raine, Teresa Reasor, Dana Marton and Leslie North will enjoy this romantic military suspense series.”Filled with suspense and romance, I couldn’t put it down.” ~Phyllis Phillips, Verified Reviewer”This is an exciting book filled with adventure and romance. It surely shines the spot light on the absolute evilness of the Mexican cartels.” ~Mountain Girl, Verified Reviewer THE ECHO PLATOON SERIES, in orderDanger CloseHard LandingFriendly FireHot TargetInsider ThreatTHE TASKFORCE SERIES, in order The ProtectorThe GuardianThe Enforcer

The Naga Next Door

The naga next door has perfect pecs, washboard abs, and the world’s sharpest jawline, but that doesn’t mean he’s off the hook for disturbing the peace.But this time, when I stomp over to give my noisy neighbor a piece of my mind, I find Zayn’s front door ajar and his groceries scattered on the ground. What the—The sexy serpent has been hiding a curse. On a whim, I offer to help him break it.The more time we spend together, the more I realize he’s a lot more than a pretty face. Our chemistry is off the charts, he can cook, and more importantly, he loves my familiars. Very soon, breaking the curse isn’t about him anymore; it’s about us.But Zayn’s not the only one with something to hide, and I’m beginning to suspect someone out there knows my secret. And if that gets out, I’ll be in big trouble.The Naga Next Door is a sweet and steamy standalone paranormal romance featuring a naga with special “parts” and a mouthy witch. HEA guaranteed.