The Shaw Brothers Series by Brenda Butler

Jack Shaw was terribly betrayed by his ex-wife, Stacey. Two years ago, he came home to find Stacey had left their home, taking with her their two-year-old son, Charlie. Worse yet, Stacey's goodbye letter announced that someone else was Charlie's biological father. Jack was left with only the grief of losing the child he always thought was his. Cassie Reed has been divorced for several years. She was deeply hurt by her ex-husband's infidelity... moreJack Shaw was terribly betrayed by his ex-wife, Stacey. Two years ago, he came home to find Stacey had left their home, taking with her their two-year-old son, Charlie. Worse yet, Stacey's goodbye letter announced that someone else was Charlie's biological father. Jack was left with only the grief of losing the child he always thought was his. Cassie Reed has been divorced for several years. She was deeply hurt by her ex-husband's infidelity. On top of that, raising her son and running a successful business has left her with little time for romance. Now that her son has left for college, Cassie wants to start a remodeling project at her large thrift store, Cassie's Closet. When Jack's company is hired to do the remodeling project, there is a mutual and powerful attraction between Jack and Cassie. Just as Jack starts to believe that he can trust someone else with his heart, Stacey re-enters Jack life, with Charlie at her side, and she wants them to be a family again. less

Abby Santos left an abusive marriage several years ago. Now her life is full, and she is confident and self-assured. She has built a thriving midwifery business in Pueblo Valley. Her closest friend, Cassie, is more of a sister to her, and they've helped each other through all the good and bad in their lives. Jon Shaw is a cop; charismatic, handsome, and flirtatious... moreAbby Santos left an abusive marriage several years ago. Now her life is full, and she is confident and self-assured. She has built a thriving midwifery business in Pueblo Valley. Her closest friend, Cassie, is more of a sister to her, and they've helped each other through all the good and bad in their lives. Jon Shaw is a cop; charismatic, handsome, and flirtatious. Abby finds herself captivated by Jon’s easy charm, but questions becoming involved for two big reasons – her fear this confirmed bachelor could break her heart, and the fact that he is Cassie’s new brother-in-law. Abby is afraid to risk jeopardizing her heart to someone who has never seemed to want a committed relationship. Jon finds himself deeply attracted to Abby, but he wants to resist as he’s been hurt in the past. When Abby starts receiving a series of threats, Jon’s inclination to protect her is fierce. It becomes his mission to find out who’s responsible for the growing threats, but can he find this person before he or she gets to Abby? Jon and Abby must work together to solve the mystery before time runs out. Can they learn to trust each other and follow their hearts along the way? less

In the moving conclusion to “The Shaw Brothers Series,” Jeremy Shaw is thrilled that his brothers, Jack and Jon, have both found true love recently, yet it is bittersweet for him because he has always wanted to meet that one special woman. Unfortunately, a terrible mistake in his youth has unfairly chased that dream away. The relationship he always hoped for has eluded him, so he decides to focus on rebuilding a great old house and barn that sits on his newly-purchased vineyard... moreIn the moving conclusion to “The Shaw Brothers Series,” Jeremy Shaw is thrilled that his brothers, Jack and Jon, have both found true love recently, yet it is bittersweet for him because he has always wanted to meet that one special woman. Unfortunately, a terrible mistake in his youth has unfairly chased that dream away. The relationship he always hoped for has eluded him, so he decides to focus on rebuilding a great old house and barn that sits on his newly-purchased vineyard. He is excited when Jon and Abby ask to hold their upcoming wedding on his property. Spencer-Elise McAllister grew up in Pueblo Valley, but moved to Chicago after watching her father’s unwise business quests harm her family. She spent several years in Chicago, learning her craft as an event planner, but after ending her last unsatisfying relationship, she decides to return home to Pueblo Valley to follow her dream of opening her own business as a wedding planner. When she is asked to plan Jon and Abby’s wedding at Jeremy’s vineyard property, she is elated for the chance to finally start her own business. When Spencer-Elise and Jeremy first meet, there is an instantaneous attraction between the two of them, but Jeremy remains certain that a relationship with her can’t move past his youthful mistake, and Spencer-Elise fears if she doesn’t give all her attention to her new wedding planning business, she will end up failing like her father did. Even with their fears and trepidations, Jeremy and Spencer-Elise agree to work together to make sure that Jon and Abby’s wedding is the talk of Pueblo Valley. While doing so, can they fight their pasts and allow themselves to trust in each other? Follow Brenda at www.brendabutlerauthor.com or at www.facebook.com/brendabutlerauthor.com less