Bad Boys of River City Series by Elle Wylder

Trace Graham spent ten years in prison for defending the woman he didn’t dare love. The town bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, he didn’t need or want anything good in his life, especially when that good came in the form of a cop. One moment of weakness cost him ten years, and now he plans on making her pay. Lynn Jameson has spent the years atoning for sin. One night of passionate might-have-been and its consequence was enough to teach her to distrust sentiment... moreTrace Graham spent ten years in prison for defending the woman he didn’t dare love. The town bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, he didn’t need or want anything good in his life, especially when that good came in the form of a cop. One moment of weakness cost him ten years, and now he plans on making her pay. Lynn Jameson has spent the years atoning for sin. One night of passionate might-have-been and its consequence was enough to teach her to distrust sentiment. As a recently appointed no-nonsense detective dealing with a smuggling ring in her small Alabama hometown, the last thing she needs is Trace showing up back in her life. less

He’ll get his revenge, one way or the other… The one righteous act of Trace Graham’s life cost him ten years in prison, and now that he’s out he’s looking for a little payback. His fury has one focus, the woman whose life he’d defended that long ago night, Serenity Lynn Jameson. She’s spent a decade atoning for her father’s sins… Police detective Lynn Jameson has her hands busy with a missing person and drug smuggling case. The last thing she needs is Trace bulldozing his back into her life... moreHe’ll get his revenge, one way or the other… The one righteous act of Trace Graham’s life cost him ten years in prison, and now that he’s out he’s looking for a little payback. His fury has one focus, the woman whose life he’d defended that long ago night, Serenity Lynn Jameson. She’s spent a decade atoning for her father’s sins… Police detective Lynn Jameson has her hands busy with a missing person and drug smuggling case. The last thing she needs is Trace bulldozing his back into her life. She knows better than to get involved with a recently released convict, even if his touch is something she’s dreamed of for years. Opposites attract…or do they collide? As things heat up between them, Lynn’s investigation paints a target on her back and Trace has to decide how far he’s willing to go for revenge and love. Author’s Note: Trace was previously published as Defending Serenity. It has been rewritten and expanded. less

Walker Graham has everything he ever wanted. Everything but the woman he loves at his side. Grace Monroe is having none of that, however. She’s spent the years since her divorce distancing herself from emotional entanglement. She enjoys her affair with Walker, but she won’t let him get under her skin. Until his past and her present collide... moreWalker Graham has everything he ever wanted. Everything but the woman he loves at his side. Grace Monroe is having none of that, however. She’s spent the years since her divorce distancing herself from emotional entanglement. She enjoys her affair with Walker, but she won’t let him get under her skin. Until his past and her present collide. When Grace, a private investigator, is hired to investigate the murder of a Birmingham crime boss the last thing she expects to find is Walker at the top of her suspect list. As the attempts on her life mount she has no choice but to turn to Walker for help. But in the end can she trust him with her life and her heart? Warning: Saving Grace was previously published as a 38,000 word novella under another pen name. It has been rewritten and expanded to 42,000 words. It contains violence, explicit language, and graphic sex. For mature readers only. less

Honor Monroe leads a well-ordered life and she likes it that way. Sure, she may occasionally indulge in a walk on the wild side, but she always makes sure she has a way back. Then Hunter Wallace sets his sights on her. The man is nothing but trouble and she is oh so tempted to indulge. Certain it would be the rip her heart out kind of mistake, she stays away from him until a threat forces her to seek his help... moreHonor Monroe leads a well-ordered life and she likes it that way. Sure, she may occasionally indulge in a walk on the wild side, but she always makes sure she has a way back. Then Hunter Wallace sets his sights on her. The man is nothing but trouble and she is oh so tempted to indulge. Certain it would be the rip her heart out kind of mistake, she stays away from him until a threat forces her to seek his help. Hunter can’t believe someone is stalking Honor--everyone knows she belongs to him even if she won’t admit it. The one bright side is she needs him to keep her safe. While he’s at it, he’s going to make sure when the dust settles, he gets to keep her. AUTHOR'S NOTE: Claiming Honor is a 32,000 word novella with a bonus short story, Loving Serenity (3000 words). It contains violence, explicit language, and graphic sex. For mature readers only. less