Sweet Home Carolina Series by Virginia Kantra

Love in the Line of Duty. When Night Falls on the City . . . Detective Matthew Dunn was unlike any man Clare Harmon had ever known -- bitter, cynical, and yet more compelling than she cared to admit, even to herself. And though he was trying to stop her from carrying out her life's work, she couldn't keep him from haunting her very dreams. He believed her life was at risk every second she stayed in this bleak inner-city neighborhood, and she could scarcely deny it... moreLove in the Line of Duty. When Night Falls on the City . . . Detective Matthew Dunn was unlike any man Clare Harmon had ever known -- bitter, cynical, and yet more compelling than she cared to admit, even to herself. And though he was trying to stop her from carrying out her life's work, she couldn't keep him from haunting her very dreams. He believed her life was at risk every second she stayed in this bleak inner-city neighborhood, and she could scarcely deny it. But she was beginning to wonder if the true danger was this man who made her long to brush away the dark shadows she saw in his eyes -- and make a place for him in her fragile heart! less

Fast-rising star Virginia Kantra is back with an impressive second book called THE PASSION OF PATRICK MACNEILL (4.5). A former Marine fighter pilot battling to help his young son recover from burns suffered in the accident that killed his wife finds new life when he meets a beautiful new surgeon. This is the kind of book every reader hopes to find: full of wonderful characters, exciting passion and tender love. A joy, indeed.

"Happily, the MacNeill brothers are back! Conn is the charming brother who takes no prisoners in his commitment for victory...The multi-dimensional characters are easy to love." –The Romance ReaderBusiness consultant Conn MacNeill is determined to prove himself after his recent firing from his high stakes, high powered job in Boston. This trip down south to save Val's restaurant, Wild Thymes, is just a detour on his comeback trail. Conn needs the recommendation of Val’s father.. more"Happily, the MacNeill brothers are back! Conn is the charming brother who takes no prisoners in his commitment for victory...The multi-dimensional characters are easy to love." –The Romance ReaderBusiness consultant Conn MacNeill is determined to prove himself after his recent firing from his high stakes, high powered job in Boston. This trip down south to save Val's restaurant, Wild Thymes, is just a detour on his comeback trail. Conn needs the recommendation of Val’s father...but he isn't counting on his attraction to free spirit Val. As a condition of her father’s loan, independent Val Cutler is forced to accept Conn's advice to save her struggling restaurant...but she doesn’t have to like it. Desire quickly flares between the Yankee consultant and the sexy southern beauty. But things get even hotter when they begin to uncover the secrets behind the restaurant’s troubles. Secrets that someone would kill to keep...Romance Writers of America RITA© Award finalistPraise for for New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra"Virginia Kantra is back where we want her, writing fantastic contemporary romance." –Rendezvous "I'm a long time Virginia Kantra fan girl because every time I read one of her books, she reminds me why I read romance." –JoAnn Ross, New York Times bestselling author"Kantra has to be the only romance author I've read whose characters are as rich as those of Nora Roberts." –The Romance Reader less

There was a naked man in her bed... And she didn't know who he was. But the strong line of his back, the curve of his neck and his tousled hair drew her even closer. Until she remembered her two kids in the car. And the mountain of luggage to be brought in. And the men her late husband had owed money to. Remembering all that gave Rachel Fuller the nerve to wake the sleeping man. And then he turned over and sleepily smiled at her. And she nearly lost it all again...

He was everything she didn't want. Possessive, demanding, intense. Maddox "Mad Dog" Palmer wouldn't be ignored or forgotten. But Annie had to stay away. He was a cop though on medical leave and her ex-husband's best friend. He was the first man who'd made her feel passion and who'd left without going further. Fighting for independence, for custody of her son, Annie strove to start her life anew. A burned-out cop had no place in her plan... moreHe was everything she didn't want. Possessive, demanding, intense. Maddox "Mad Dog" Palmer wouldn't be ignored or forgotten. But Annie had to stay away. He was a cop though on medical leave and her ex-husband's best friend. He was the first man who'd made her feel passion and who'd left without going further. Fighting for independence, for custody of her son, Annie strove to start her life anew. A burned-out cop had no place in her plan. But Maddox refused to let her hide, to let her stay safe. He challenged her to fight, to win. Yet dare she risk everything on a man who made no promises? less