Return to Troublesome Gulch Series by Lynda Sandoval

Years after a prom-night accident claimed his best friend, Brody Austin decided it was time to stop running--and return to Troublesome Gulch, Colorado, to overcome the pain and guilt. Right away, a chance encounter on the ski slopes brought Brody face-to-face with his best friend's kid sister, Faith Montesantos... moreYears after a prom-night accident claimed his best friend, Brody Austin decided it was time to stop running--and return to Troublesome Gulch, Colorado, to overcome the pain and guilt. Right away, a chance encounter on the ski slopes brought Brody face-to-face with his best friend's kid sister, Faith Montesantos. Boy, was she all grown up And, yes, the vivacious high school guidance counselor still missed the older sister she'd lost, but she chose to focus on the joyful memories of their short time together--and seemed determined to teach Brody to do the same. He had hoped to conquer the demons of his past, but in Faith he found the key to his future.... less

BURNING OUT OF CONTROL... When a deadly apartment blaze sparked memories of the prom-night accident that took her fiance and unborn baby, firefighter Erin DeLuca ran...and lost herself for just one night. Erin was left pregnant, and the stranger who'd offered solace was nowhere to be found. Until he showed up in Troublesome Gulch. And irony of ironies, Nate Walker was a pyrotechnics engineer--and when he saw the mystery woman who got away, now very pregnant, his entire being lit up... moreBURNING OUT OF CONTROL... When a deadly apartment blaze sparked memories of the prom-night accident that took her fiance and unborn baby, firefighter Erin DeLuca ran...and lost herself for just one night. Erin was left pregnant, and the stranger who'd offered solace was nowhere to be found. Until he showed up in Troublesome Gulch. And irony of ironies, Nate Walker was a pyrotechnics engineer--and when he saw the mystery woman who got away, now very pregnant, his entire being lit up. For Erin, it was a deja vu moment brighter than any fireworks display--not about reliving pain, but about the joy of being in the arms of a loving man.... less

Twelve years ago Jonas Eberhardt was run out of Troublesome Gulch on prom night by the jackbooted police chief. Even worse, the chief's daughter, Cagney Bishop, love of Jonas's life, seemed to go along with Daddy's wishes. But the boy from the wrong side of the tracks made millions, and he's back to fund a youth center for troubled teens...and rub the naysayers' noses in it. Especially Cagney's... moreTwelve years ago Jonas Eberhardt was run out of Troublesome Gulch on prom night by the jackbooted police chief. Even worse, the chief's daughter, Cagney Bishop, love of Jonas's life, seemed to go along with Daddy's wishes. But the boy from the wrong side of the tracks made millions, and he's back to fund a youth center for troubled teens...and rub the naysayers' noses in it. Especially Cagney's. Cagney Bishop's chance at happiness was ruined forever on prom night - until seeing Jonas reopened a door in her heart she thought was sealed forever. But is Jonas there to get even...or get true love back on track? less

The minute emergency dispatcher Lexy Cabrera heard the desperate six-year-old's voice, she knew this was life or death. His dad was unconscious, the situation desperate. But together, Lexy and the little boy saved Drew Kimball. Soon, the sexy single dad was making a smooth recovery, his son Ian was a local hero...and Lexy's own healing process was about to begin.Because Lexy had been on the other end of that 9-1-1 call once, and it had left her with guilt and scars to last a lifetime... moreThe minute emergency dispatcher Lexy Cabrera heard the desperate six-year-old's voice, she knew this was life or death. His dad was unconscious, the situation desperate. But together, Lexy and the little boy saved Drew Kimball. Soon, the sexy single dad was making a smooth recovery, his son Ian was a local hero...and Lexy's own healing process was about to begin.Because Lexy had been on the other end of that 9-1-1 call once, and it had left her with guilt and scars to last a lifetime. Saving Drew and people like him was how she gave back to her community. Now Drew Kimball was about to return the favor--giving her back her life, teaching her how to love.... less