On Geneva Shores Series by Kate Vale

At Jane Collins’ five-year high school reunion party, bad boy Chet Barton surprises Jane by rescuing her from a would-be rapist. Although she is attracted to Chet, her guardian Bert doesn’t trust him. In spite of their different upbringings, Jane and Chet continue to see each other and become friends while ignoring his parents’ doubts and Bert’s concerns. Life for Jane becomes even more challenging when Bert is diagnosed with stomach cancer... moreAt Jane Collins’ five-year high school reunion party, bad boy Chet Barton surprises Jane by rescuing her from a would-be rapist. Although she is attracted to Chet, her guardian Bert doesn’t trust him. In spite of their different upbringings, Jane and Chet continue to see each other and become friends while ignoring his parents’ doubts and Bert’s concerns. Life for Jane becomes even more challenging when Bert is diagnosed with stomach cancer.* Through his long decline, Chet and Jane begin to plan a life together, hoping for Bert’s and his parents’ belessings until Jane finds her mother’s diary and discovers dark and disturbing secrets that shatter her dreams. Can Chet convince Jane that they can be together, despite past evils that haunt both their families? less

Olivia Brown, a talented real estate broker has a simple goal: find a family to buy her grandfather’s spacious old house and move him into a more manageable place, even though her late father warned her never to list a relative’s home. Southern charmer Beau James, a local architect, is the last buyer Olivia wants for Granddad’s house... moreOlivia Brown, a talented real estate broker has a simple goal: find a family to buy her grandfather’s spacious old house and move him into a more manageable place, even though her late father warned her never to list a relative’s home. Southern charmer Beau James, a local architect, is the last buyer Olivia wants for Granddad’s house. He plans to make substantial changes and turn it into a B&B! But he is attracted to her and she is intrigued by him, and a romantic relationship would violate her strictest business rule: never get personal with a client. Additionally worrying is a seller who continues to threaten a colleague and then Olivia. Will she have to hit the panic button her father installed in the office, but never used? Life transforms and challenges Olivia in ways she never imagined when her beloved grandfather’s health begins to fail and Beau tempts her to include him in her future. less

Decades after the boating accident that Trish Barton believed took the life of her unborn son’s father, she learns Denis is alive. His grown son, Chet, is just as thrilled as she is. Not so much her wealthy, controlling husband, Richard, who persists in making her life miserable, even as she sues him for divorce. Life becomes even more complicated when Eddie, her stepson, finally decides to come out of the closet, a disclosure Richard is unlikely to accept with grace... moreDecades after the boating accident that Trish Barton believed took the life of her unborn son’s father, she learns Denis is alive. His grown son, Chet, is just as thrilled as she is. Not so much her wealthy, controlling husband, Richard, who persists in making her life miserable, even as she sues him for divorce. Life becomes even more complicated when Eddie, her stepson, finally decides to come out of the closet, a disclosure Richard is unlikely to accept with grace. It’s almost more than Trish can handle when Eddie resigns his position in his father’s company. After two decades in an unhappy marriage, Trish isn’t sure she’s ready to jump into marriage again. But is Denis willing to accept anything less? And even if he wants what she wants, can he ignore his bossy cousin who insists that Trish isn’t the right woman for him? less

Life experiences mark a person. The death of Sally Hughes’ mother from breast cancer leaves Sally with a painful emotional scar and the discovery of a lump in her own breast frightens her to her core. But life looks up after Sally meets Paul when her best friend’s fiancé introduces her to his brother. A former Marine, Paul James is recovering from injuries sustained during his last combat tour in Afghanistan... moreLife experiences mark a person. The death of Sally Hughes’ mother from breast cancer leaves Sally with a painful emotional scar and the discovery of a lump in her own breast frightens her to her core. But life looks up after Sally meets Paul when her best friend’s fiancé introduces her to his brother. A former Marine, Paul James is recovering from injuries sustained during his last combat tour in Afghanistan. Reacting to the demons that continue to assault him in the night, he insists he doesn’t need more medical intervention, even as a leg wound refuses to heal. After Sally returns home to Evergreen, Washington, with additional scars of her own, Sally and Paul begin a slow dance of attraction that blossoms into love after he convinces her that the marks each of them carry no longer define who they are. Complications arise with the return of Paul’s previous lover and discovery that Sally is pregnant with Paul’s baby. How can they resolve their fears, set aside the past, and reach beyond being just friends to make a life together? less

Melanie Holmes has her hands full when 15-year-old Ken and 13-year-old Anne, react badly to her impending divorce from their father. Only four-year-old Jeffrey is his usual sunny self. Further complicating her life is her attraction to Sam Hudson, the detective called to her home when Ken runs off, and when Anne is abducted from a strip club... moreMelanie Holmes has her hands full when 15-year-old Ken and 13-year-old Anne, react badly to her impending divorce from their father. Only four-year-old Jeffrey is his usual sunny self. Further complicating her life is her attraction to Sam Hudson, the detective called to her home when Ken runs off, and when Anne is abducted from a strip club. Sam is forced to confront his own demons as he contemplates becoming deeply involved with Melanie’s family after she is seriously injured in the same car accident that kills her ex-husband. After she returns home, Melanie’s kids tell her they want to marry Sam, even though he hasn’t uttered the “M” word. How will Sam react when her kids do the proposing for him? Can the long-time bachelor commit himself to her and her children? less

A plane crash and dangerous hike out of the Idaho mountains cements a friendship between Carrie and Brian that neither can deny. He wants that friendship to blossom with the attraction he feels for her, but she is engaged and feels guilty that she’s attracted to Brian. Her fiancé Quentin, while continuing to see other women, becomes enraged when he suspects Carrie is cheating on him. He hires a private investigator... moreA plane crash and dangerous hike out of the Idaho mountains cements a friendship between Carrie and Brian that neither can deny. He wants that friendship to blossom with the attraction he feels for her, but she is engaged and feels guilty that she’s attracted to Brian. Her fiancé Quentin, while continuing to see other women, becomes enraged when he suspects Carrie is cheating on him. He hires a private investigator. Damning pictures that Quentin misinterprets convince him that Carrie needs to be punished and taught a lesson. When Carrie is found badly beaten and unconscious, her neighbor is certain Quentin is the culprit. As she slowly heals from her injuries, her feelings for Brian escalate. But when he is offered a job out of state and asks her to come with him, she refuses, though it breaks her heart. Leaving town would mean her cherished dream —to own the upscale dress shop in which she’s worked for years—must be set aside. How can Brian pursue his professional advancement while denying Carrie’s? Will she stand strong, even if it means losing her chance at love? less