Heart's Intent Series by Dawn Brower

Falling in love with her best friend was perhaps the worst thing that could have happened to Daniella Brosen. That is until he fell in love with someone else. To save herself from more pain she ran away and never looked back Rendall Sousa tried to forget about Daniella. She broke his heart when she disappeared without saying goodbye. He loved her, but much to his dismay she placed him firmly in the friend zone... moreFalling in love with her best friend was perhaps the worst thing that could have happened to Daniella Brosen. That is until he fell in love with someone else. To save herself from more pain she ran away and never looked back Rendall Sousa tried to forget about Daniella. She broke his heart when she disappeared without saying goodbye. He loved her, but much to his dismay she placed him firmly in the friend zone. Years later tragedy befalls Daniella's business partner and it brings Rendell back into her life. She thought she'd put her feelings in the past, but one glance from him and they come flooding back. Can Rendell convince her he always loved her or will she run from him again? less

A car accident left Matthew Price blind. His life was turned upside down and he can’t figure out how to put it right again. The part that grates on him the most is depending on others for help. His staunch independence has always been a sense of pride for him. He pushes everyone away, especially the one woman he has always cared about. Now that he is handicapped he doesn’t think he has a right to tell her how he feels. Claire Jackson has secretly loved Matt for a while... moreA car accident left Matthew Price blind. His life was turned upside down and he can’t figure out how to put it right again. The part that grates on him the most is depending on others for help. His staunch independence has always been a sense of pride for him. He pushes everyone away, especially the one woman he has always cared about. Now that he is handicapped he doesn’t think he has a right to tell her how he feels. Claire Jackson has secretly loved Matt for a while. When he was injured her heart hurt for him. She helps him even when he does everything he can to push her aside, until one day something horrible occurs that could destroy them both forever. As danger lurks on the horizon they both have to learn to trust each other, and finally express what is in their hearts. Can they find a way to have faith in each other long enough to discover the love they both share? less

Mistakes? You name them Jessica Sousa has made them and having regrets doesn’t change a damn thing. As her life begins to fall down around her, she questions every decision she’s ever made. She comes to one conclusion—she doesn’t deserve to be happy. Preston West thinks Jessica is fine the way she is. He loves her and intends to convince her they belong together. A challenge never deterred him in the past, and he doesn’t plan on letting it get in his way now... moreMistakes? You name them Jessica Sousa has made them and having regrets doesn’t change a damn thing. As her life begins to fall down around her, she questions every decision she’s ever made. She comes to one conclusion—she doesn’t deserve to be happy. Preston West thinks Jessica is fine the way she is. He loves her and intends to convince her they belong together. A challenge never deterred him in the past, and he doesn’t plan on letting it get in his way now. Unfortunately he might not have the time he thinks he does to win her heart. As the clock ticks down they have to battle not only Jessica’s stubborn pride, but her failing health, and someone hell bent on destroying her forever. The odds are against Jessica and Preston, will they find a way to beat them? less

Sullivan Brady has always followed his own rules. The biggest one: Don't get attached. When his sister went missing when he was a child it taught him a hard lesson. Sometimes loving someone leaves you open to unimaginable pain. He vowed to never be in that position with anyone ever again—until Lana. She alone touches his heart and has the power to heal age old wounds. When she almost dies he loses it and starts to question every decision he's ever made... moreSullivan Brady has always followed his own rules. The biggest one: Don't get attached. When his sister went missing when he was a child it taught him a hard lesson. Sometimes loving someone leaves you open to unimaginable pain. He vowed to never be in that position with anyone ever again—until Lana. She alone touches his heart and has the power to heal age old wounds. When she almost dies he loses it and starts to question every decision he's ever made. Surviving a car accident quickly followed by heart surgery leaves Lana Kelly vulnerable. She's always had a soft spot for Sullivan, but has tried her best to keep him at a distances. Only a fool would trust him to honor a commitment regarding matters of the heart. He's known for his serial dating and inability to love. When he starts a campaign to win Lana's heart she is ill prepared to fight him. As the days go by Lana starts to believe in a happy-ever-after with Sullivan. Someone else has other ideas though and they might not survive long enough to discover what true happiness is. less

Reese Jackson has tried to live up to the expectations that everyone else set for her, but it isn't easy to do. At times she feels as if the world is going to swallow her whole and she can't breathe. All the mistakes she's made come back to trouble her and finding a way out seems impossible. Detective Dane Hunter has loved Reese since the first moment he met her over a decade ago, but she never really saw him... moreReese Jackson has tried to live up to the expectations that everyone else set for her, but it isn't easy to do. At times she feels as if the world is going to swallow her whole and she can't breathe. All the mistakes she's made come back to trouble her and finding a way out seems impossible. Detective Dane Hunter has loved Reese since the first moment he met her over a decade ago, but she never really saw him. Her strict upbringing wouldn't allow for her to be rude to him; however, that same social standing dictated he would never be good enough for her either. Still, he longs for her and his heart waits hoping she will one day love him back. Danger that is a part of both of their pasts comes back to haunt them and Dane is tasked with protecting Reese. Age old wounds fester within them with each passing day. Fighting for survival must be their priority, but it’s hard to ignore the pull of the heart. less