Dearling, Texas Series by Amber Lin

The only things Natalie Bouchard wants to change are the weekly specials in her Gram's diner. So when her high school sweetheart strolls back into Dearling, Texas, she allows herself to indulge in a little flirtation, but that's as far as it goes. Navy SEAL Sawyer Nolan has returned to sell his father's land and get the hell out, no matter how enticing he still finds Natalie... moreThe only things Natalie Bouchard wants to change are the weekly specials in her Gram's diner. So when her high school sweetheart strolls back into Dearling, Texas, she allows herself to indulge in a little flirtation, but that's as far as it goes. Navy SEAL Sawyer Nolan has returned to sell his father's land and get the hell out, no matter how enticing he still finds Natalie. Until a storm rolls over the Texas hills, stranding them together at the farm…and the memories of their steamy past lead to a reunion filled with hot days and long nights. Soon Natalie's so far under Sawyer's skin he can't imagine being without her. But he has a lot of history in Dearling he'd like to leave behind, and Natalie is practically married to this town. If Sawyer wants to be more than just another person who leaves Natalie, he'll have to give his hometown—and himself—one more chance. 48,000 words less

"Amber's work cuts deeper than that of anybody else I can think of--her prose is beautiful, the dark emotions are darker, the sex is sexier." --Ruthie Knox, New York Times Bestselling AuthorA sexy forbidden romance from USA Today bestselling author Amber Lin...Lia has her perfect life mapped out after college-including her long term boyfriend Chris... more"Amber's work cuts deeper than that of anybody else I can think of--her prose is beautiful, the dark emotions are darker, the sex is sexier." --Ruthie Knox, New York Times Bestselling AuthorA sexy forbidden romance from USA Today bestselling author Amber Lin...Lia has her perfect life mapped out after college-including her long term boyfriend Chris. But that will mean leaving her best friend Ethan behind, so how can that be perfect? Lia wants them both, but when things heat up, she'll have to choose where her true future lies.Forbidden passion is sparking a fire... and MAKING HER MELT."She has a beautiful, atmospheric writing style and you're not going to find sentimental love here, nor are you going to find hearts and flowers. This is taut, compelling, thoughtful and also gritty, earthy and unembellished."--Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews"Amber Lin has created an incredible story that is a captivating mix of redemption, love, and psychological suspense that I thoroughly enjoyed, and I highly recommend it to more adventurous readers!"--The Autumn Review"Since the release of Giving It Up, the first book in her Lost Girls series, I have been a die-hard fan of this author and have been singing her praises to everyone who wants to listen. Four full-length novels later and it is evident that Amber Lin's talent is not restricted to dark romances, she also writes wonderful steamy and sweet contemporaries."--Swept Away by Romance less