Men of Maple Hill Series by Muriel Jensen, Judith Arnold, Bobby Hutchinson

*** Daddy's Girl by Judith Arnold (Daddy School, Bk 7) — A child custody case brings Kevin Mdeina, one-year-old Alex and social worker Natalie Baines into a collision course. He fears every nuance, every subtlety, every implication of his words out of concern of what he might reveal to this woman who holds the power to influence the removal custody of his child, and because he's attracted to her... more*** Daddy's Girl by Judith Arnold (Daddy School, Bk 7) — A child custody case brings Kevin Mdeina, one-year-old Alex and social worker Natalie Baines into a collision course. He fears every nuance, every subtlety, every implication of his words out of concern of what he might reveal to this woman who holds the power to influence the removal custody of his child, and because he's attracted to her. She holds her distance because he represents a conflict of interest when she must only concern herself with the child's best interest. *** Home, Hearth and Haley by Muriel Jensen (Men of Maple Hill, Bk 1) When his best friend's sister lands in jail, lawyer Bart Megrath finds himself bailing Hellfire Haley Whitcomb out of jail. He's up to the task, however, despite the fact her last lawyer was carried out on a stretcher. *** Temperature Rising by Bobby Hutchinson (Emergency!, Bk 8) Dr. James Burke understands the power of healing, but doesn't understand the power of the heart until he encounters hospital administrator Melissa Clayton. Melissa is just the woman to give James a lesson in bedside manners. less

He's a man with a mission.She's a woman with a secret. Hank Whitcomb is back in Maple Hill, the tiny town he grew up in but left almost twenty years earlier for fame and fortune. And he's determined to make a new life for himself. It doesn't take long before he discovers that he wants his old flame, Jackie Bourgeois, to be part of it - and in the deepest way possible: love, commitment, family... moreHe's a man with a mission.She's a woman with a secret. Hank Whitcomb is back in Maple Hill, the tiny town he grew up in but left almost twenty years earlier for fame and fortune. And he's determined to make a new life for himself. It doesn't take long before he discovers that he wants his old flame, Jackie Bourgeois, to be part of it - and in the deepest way possible: love, commitment, family. Until, that is, Hank happens to learn the real reason Jackie refused to come with him all those years ago... Still, nothing can keep Hank and Jackie from being together again - as they quickly find out! Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives. less

LIVE WELL.LAUGH OFTEN.LOVE MUCH. Although Mariah Mercer designs and sells plaques with her favorite motto, she's having a hard time following it herself. At least, the LOVE MUCH part. In fact, she's given up on loving at all after a painful divorce. No, her quiet life as a dorm mother at the local boarding school in Maple Hill, Massachusetts, is enough for her. And her relationships with the children there give her all the emotional satisfaction she needs... moreLIVE WELL.LAUGH OFTEN.LOVE MUCH. Although Mariah Mercer designs and sells plaques with her favorite motto, she's having a hard time following it herself. At least, the LOVE MUCH part. In fact, she's given up on loving at all after a painful divorce. No, her quiet life as a dorm mother at the local boarding school in Maple Hill, Massachusetts, is enough for her. And her relationships with the children there give her all the emotional satisfaction she needs. No stranger to rejection, Cameron Trent has found a haven in the people and town of Maple Hill. He'd rather not take risks in the love department, either. So imagine his surprise—not to mention Mariah's—at what pops out of his mouth during a local spring fair. A message that changes their lives forever. less

SOMETIMES A GIRL NEEDS A MIRACLE.Beazie Deadham is alone and on the run, after witnessing the murder of her boss. Before he died he managed to give her a tape, which he told her to deliver to 'Evan' in Maple Hill, and now the criminals are after her as well as the tape.Evan Braga has moved to tranquil Maple Hill to escape his past as a big-city policeman. The last thing he's looking for this Christmas is the trouble that gorgeous Beazie brings when she lands on his doorstep... moreSOMETIMES A GIRL NEEDS A MIRACLE.Beazie Deadham is alone and on the run, after witnessing the murder of her boss. Before he died he managed to give her a tape, which he told her to deliver to 'Evan' in Maple Hill, and now the criminals are after her as well as the tape.Evan Braga has moved to tranquil Maple Hill to escape his past as a big-city policeman. The last thing he's looking for this Christmas is the trouble that gorgeous Beazie brings when she lands on his doorstep. Especially once he discovers his brother played a part in it.But the thugs are on the trail, and Evan - and his family - find they will do whatever it takes to protect Beazie.Men of Maple HillMeet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives. less

Coming to her rescue. Gideon and Prue Hale are still married - but try telling that to Prue. Even though no papers have been signed, as far as Prue's concerned it's over. She can never forgive Gideon's betrayal. When Gideon comes to Maple Hill with an offer to help her get her fledgling clothing design company some publicity, Prue has trouble turning him down. Especially when Gideon is being so nice... moreComing to her rescue. Gideon and Prue Hale are still married - but try telling that to Prue. Even though no papers have been signed, as far as Prue's concerned it's over. She can never forgive Gideon's betrayal. When Gideon comes to Maple Hill with an offer to help her get her fledgling clothing design company some publicity, Prue has trouble turning him down. Especially when Gideon is being so nice. There's only one catch - she has to pretend they're still happily married, for his aunt's sake. But while playing her part, Prue realizes she misses Gideon. And might still love him... Men of Maple Hill Meet the men of this charming Massachusetts town - and the women in their lives. less

'Tis the season of hope… Rosie DeMarco is finally climbing out of the grief that locked her heart. Her brother, father and unborn baby died in the span of a week. And no one—not even her husband, Matt—could reach Rosie as she withdrew into darkness. But as her sister's Christmas wedding draws near, she's forced to face Matt again…eighteen months after he walked away. Matt knows he had to leave. The secret he carried would devastate Rosie... more'Tis the season of hope… Rosie DeMarco is finally climbing out of the grief that locked her heart. Her brother, father and unborn baby died in the span of a week. And no one—not even her husband, Matt—could reach Rosie as she withdrew into darkness. But as her sister's Christmas wedding draws near, she's forced to face Matt again…eighteen months after he walked away. Matt knows he had to leave. The secret he carried would devastate Rosie. But now someone is out to kill his wife, and Matt wonders if it's time to reveal all. He can't bring back the people she loves, but maybe he can give her the gift of hope…and love's ability to heal. less