Samantha O'Neil's world is turned upside down when she discovers her husband, Liam "Whiskey" O'Neil, is alive after three years of believing he was lost forever. However, the joyous reunion takes a heartbreaking turn as Whiskey, haunted by the demons of his past, refuses to reconnect with Samantha and their son LJ.As Samantha battles confusion and hurt, she is determined to remind Whiskey of the deep love they once shared. But Whiskey, grappling with PTSD and a profound sense of loss, returns home as a mere shell of the man he used to be.On Serenity Mountain, Whiskey begins the arduous recovery journey, questioning the man he has become. His love for Samantha and LJ remains unwavering, yet he fears he can't be what his family needs. When an extraordinary opportunity beckons for Samantha, Whiskey must confront his past, overcome his fears, and rediscover the strength within to fight for the love he thought he lost.Can Whiskey rise above his obstacles, conquer his inner demons, and prove that love can triumph in the face of adversity?

There is freedom in acceptance…Mason Wright works for Homeland Security focusing on crimes against children. Five year old Koda is his beloved K9 partner, and aside from his brother, Koda is the only family Mason has. Recently diagnosed with PTSD, Mason takes some much needed time off to go visit his brother, but the little vacay unexpectedly turns into yet more work as he’s assigned the job of creating a task force to track down Jasper Monroe for his crimes. Monroe leads them on a merry chase but as they head into Mexico, Mason has a plan to take the dirty cop down.Jarod Lopez a new detective in the police force. Saddled with a homophobic partner, Jarod remains in the closet and just does as he’s told as the rookie of the department. Caring for his drug addict mother and hiding from his father’s past, Jarod keeps his head down and doesn’t make waves. The situation makes for a lonely life with little chance of his skills as a detective being put to good use. When the coveted chance to join a recently developed task force drops in his lap, Jarod jumps at the opportunity. Paired up with Mason as his new partner, Jarod finds himself experiencing things he never thought possible.Will the pair find love while they chase down the bad guy and bring him to justice?Content Warning: Murder, Drugs, Abuse, Captivity, Crimes against children.

This title was previously released as Icebound. It has been lengthened and revised.Dr. Emilie Saunderson is driven to finish her late husband's research. Her quest brings her to Antarctica, where she hopes to find a measure of peace in the isolated and icy wilderness. It's the last place on earth she expects to be given a second chance at love.Tom Wolinski loves his work at the bottom of the world. Damaged by his dark past, he has vowed never to get close to anyone—a promise that's easy to keep in a place with no permanent residents. That is, until Emilie arrives, and he's irresistibly drawn to her warmth and inner strength.Emilie has no desire to get involved with another adventurer, and Tom has made it clear he's not interested in putting down roots. But as they work together to survive in the harshest of climates, they turn to one another for comfort. Is the heat between them enough to melt the ice around their hearts, and bind them together forever?