Can you call someone an enemy if you haven’t seen them for the better part of a decade? Deacon Black is perfectly content with the status quo—work, sleep, repeat.
Who cares if he’s rigid, structured, and set in his ways?
It’s a job requirement that keeps his men safe and his company’s doors open.
One phone call is all it takes to upend his life and land him right back into a past he has tried to forget.
Revisiting old ghosts is the last thing he needs.
Especially when the forced trip down memory lane includes the only woman he never wanted to see again.
Annalise Grimaldi hit the jackpot with her life—from her trust fund to her best friend, she has it all.
But her world comes crashing to a halt when her best friend vanishes— leaving behind an apartment in tatters and more questions than answers.
There’s only one person she can think of that can help in a situation like this.
She hates to make the call, but there isn’t a thing she wouldn’t do to make sure her friend is found.
Even setting aside her hatred for Deacon Black.

Clay Andrews was trained to survive anything… except living with the past.A former airman grounded by a devastating plane crash, Clay is haunted by the friend he couldn’t save. Now all he wants is a quiet life and a reason to keep going. He never expects that reason to come in the form of a woman who needs his protection—and awakens everything he thought was dead inside him.When danger closes in, Clay must decide if he’s willing to risk his heart as fiercely as he once risked his life in service to his country.Because saving her could be the one mission that finally saves him.Fans of Elle James, Susan Stoker and Kris Michaels will love this series!

He’s never stopped loving her. She’s never stopped running.Hunter Samuelson has spent a decade longing for the woman who vanished without a trace.Hannah Rice just wants to escape the shadows of a violent past.When a chance encounter ignites old flames, it also awakens a deadly threat. Now, survival means trusting each other, and risking everything for a second chance at love.A relaxing escape turns deadly in Michigan’s remote wilderness…Hannah Rice joined her friends for a hiking and camping trip in Michigan’s breathtaking Upper Peninsula; a chance to heal from a near-fatal brush with a violent ex. With rugged trails, stunning views, and a skilled guide like Hunter Samuelson, the trip promises the peace she craves.But danger lurks in the shadows.Their serene adventure quickly spirals into a nightmare when an unseen predator targets their group. To protect his charges, Hunter throws himself into the line of fire. His life-threatening injuries force Hannah to summon every ounce of strength to survive in the wilderness alone, and ultimately live a life on the run.A chance encounter not only ignites old flames, but awakens the deadly threat they’d nearly died to escape years earlier. This time, will Hannah and Hunter be able to outrun the danger…or will it catch up with them?

Secrets ignite passion, seduction blurs the lines of trust, and surrender becomes the ultimate sacrifice in this set of swoon-worthy romances. Dive in and meet your new favorite book boyfriend today!Twisted DevilOne moment, everything was perfect. The next, she vanished without a trace. There are no clues. No witnesses. And each minute that passes narrows the window of opportunity to bring her back to me safely. The clock is ticking, and I don’t have a single second to lose…Friendly FireI’m in love with my best friend… and she can never know. But when a threat from her past resurfaces and danger closes in, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep Claire safe—no matter the cost.Unrequited LoveEight years ago the love of my life slipped through my fingers. When she shows up in the middle of the night, battered and bruised, I vow to do everything in my power to protect her and win her heart again. There’s just one problem… She has no memory of me.

"Abbey Easton writes emotion more effortlessly than some seasoned authors. Lovely Shattered Secrets will tear your heart in two and mend it back together." — Mia Sheridan, NYT bestselling authorThe first time I met Atlas Ranes, I was covered in bruises and lies.Cypress Falls was supposed to be a stop on the way to nowhere—just long enough to catch my breath and disappear again.But then I literally fall right into his arms.Atlas is the kind of man who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. A small-town cop with pain behind his eyes and a heart he doesn’t let many see. I shouldn’t want to be the one to break through his walls. But I do.He offers me safety. I give him secrets. And someone is out there, watching our every move.And when our pasts come back with teeth, the life we’re trying to build might be the first thing to shatter.Lovely Shattered Secrets is a slow-burn, low-heat romantic suspense perfect for fans of protective heroes, runaway heroines, small town danger and emotional depth.**All Cypress Falls novels are low-heat. Perfect for fans who enjoy tension and intimacy with no explicit spice.

It might have been a reckless decision, but I didn’t regret it.How could I not stop for the dog running down the middle of the road, and in a blizzard, no less? He was alone, in danger, and scared—feelings I understood all too well.Then a mysterious stranger appeared, and, despite his gruff demeanor, he insisted on helping me. A one-off meeting, I assumed, though there was a part of me that hoped I’d see him again.Wistful fantasies, I told myself. Dreams for someone whose life hadn’t fallen to pieces. Except when I’m in trouble, Caleb’s the one who comes looking for me.Of all people, I should know how life can change in a blink.That’s why I moved back to Vermont, after all, after two decades in the Marines. It’s why I’ve spent the last three years convinced that being alone is better.But when I find Vienna sleeping in her car during a dangerous snowstorm, there’s no way I can turn my back on her. Truth is, I don’t want to. Not this brave, beautiful, stubborn woman who caught my attention from the second I met her.And it makes me think—maybe alone isn’t better. But if I want a chance to find out if there’s a future between us, I’ll have to protect Vienna when unexpected danger strikes again.Vienna’s Valentine is a sweet and steamy novella set in small-town Vermont. It features a Marine veteran hero, a down-on-her-luck heroine, small-town vibes, age-gap romance, and plenty of action and danger. Set around Valentine’s Day, it’s a great holiday read. Vienna’s Valentine is the first book in the Green Mountain Holidays series, a collection of novellas that take place during the holidays. No cliffhanger and HEA guaranteed!