Cypress Landing Series by Suzanne Cox

Emalea LeBlanc is a different kind of woman. Nicknamed "Doc" by the locals, she's a psychologist, a member of the volunteer search and rescue team and an avid motorcycle enthusiast. But she's haunted by memories of an abusive father and relationships with men who haven't been much better. What she needs is a different kind of man. Someone she can trust. Someone who won't hurt her... moreEmalea LeBlanc is a different kind of woman. Nicknamed "Doc" by the locals, she's a psychologist, a member of the volunteer search and rescue team and an avid motorcycle enthusiast. But she's haunted by memories of an abusive father and relationships with men who haven't been much better. What she needs is a different kind of man. Someone she can trust. Someone who won't hurt her. Jackson Cooper is the new investigator in Cypress Landing, and Emalea believes she knows his type - big, strong, overbearing. Dangerous. But Jackson has a tragic past of his own. And he's not exactly the kind of man he appears to be... less

Returning to Cypress Landing brings back the best-- and worst--moments of Cade Wheeler's life. Because the bayou was where he'd first tasted the sweetness of love and the bitterness of loss... . Ten years ago Brijette Dupre had been a pregnant backwoods girl who felt her only choice was to accept the Wheelers' money--to leave Cade alone. She couldn't know his family had lied to them both... . Now Cade's back... moreReturning to Cypress Landing brings back the best-- and worst--moments of Cade Wheeler's life. Because the bayou was where he'd first tasted the sweetness of love and the bitterness of loss... . Ten years ago Brijette Dupre had been a pregnant backwoods girl who felt her only choice was to accept the Wheelers' money--to leave Cade alone. She couldn't know his family had lied to them both... . Now Cade's back. Considering their past relationship "and" current attraction, working with him is hard enough. Add to the mix his unknown daughter--the daughter Brijette had kept despite the Wheelers' demands--and it becomes close to impossible. less

With no one else in Cypress Landing to turn to, Jayden Miller is forced to put her life and the lives of her two nephews in Luke Taylor's hands. But how can she possibly trust him when the public defender is clearly working for a militant group? He's also the lawyer who successfully defended the man responsible for her sister's death. She has countless reasons to hate Luke, and yet she finds herself drawn to him. Luke doesn't blame Jayden for doubting him... moreWith no one else in Cypress Landing to turn to, Jayden Miller is forced to put her life and the lives of her two nephews in Luke Taylor's hands. But how can she possibly trust him when the public defender is clearly working for a militant group? He's also the lawyer who successfully defended the man responsible for her sister's death. She has countless reasons to hate Luke, and yet she finds herself drawn to him. Luke doesn't blame Jayden for doubting him. But when the young boys are threatened, his ties to the Militia might be the only thing that can keep them out of danger. He doesn't get to choose his clients, but he can choose whose side he's on. However, when it comes to falling in love, Luke has absolutely no say in the matter... less