The O'Connors Series by Alyssa Bailey

North Dakota resident Jocelyn Charles has a life mission. Get her degree and help women and children work through violent acts committed against them. Jocelyn believes that there is no reason one person should inflict pain on another person purposely. Young rancher Liam O’Connor has a mission. Leave his sister in California at college and go gain experience on a larger spread than his father’s, so he can one day run his own ranch... moreNorth Dakota resident Jocelyn Charles has a life mission. Get her degree and help women and children work through violent acts committed against them. Jocelyn believes that there is no reason one person should inflict pain on another person purposely. Young rancher Liam O’Connor has a mission. Leave his sister in California at college and go gain experience on a larger spread than his father’s, so he can one day run his own ranch. From the moment Jocelyn meets Liam, the sparks and libido ignite. Everyone knows long distance relationships never work. Right? And how can Jocelyn reconcile her feelings for Liam and stick to her goals when Liam has openly admitted his commitment to a traditional lifestyle? Jocelyn wants no complications. Liam is a huge complication. He is positive there is a solution, she is not so sure. less

Horse trading doesn’t always involve horses. Ciarán O’Connor, a top-tier equine and canine trainer in the Northwest, never struggles to find a date, but discovering a self-assured woman who aligns with his specific desires proves more difficult. He is willing to wait patiently until he notices Nurse Katherine Franklin, prompting him to make a life-changing trade to get to know her better... moreHorse trading doesn’t always involve horses. Ciarán O’Connor, a top-tier equine and canine trainer in the Northwest, never struggles to find a date, but discovering a self-assured woman who aligns with his specific desires proves more difficult. He is willing to wait patiently until he notices Nurse Katherine Franklin, prompting him to make a life-changing trade to get to know her better. Katie is known for her independent nature and has a reputation among the local men as being hard to win over and even harder to keep. Ciarán ignites her passion and draws her out of her comfort zone. He is eager to learn everything about her, but some secrets are kept close to the chest. Ciarán is determined to persuade Katherine that his decisive lifestyle is not only what she needs to come to terms with her past and secure their future, but also exactly what she desires in the present. less

For Ciarán to prove he will always catch her, Katie must first take the leap of faith. Successful rancher Ciarán O’Connor and his fiancée, Katherine Franklin, have built a life of stability, a new home, and a future they are excited to embrace. While they share strong values that define their unique lifestyle, Katie is troubled by a secret she fears could shatter their paradise. She struggles with the weight of her past and questions whether honesty is worth the risk... moreFor Ciarán to prove he will always catch her, Katie must first take the leap of faith. Successful rancher Ciarán O’Connor and his fiancée, Katherine Franklin, have built a life of stability, a new home, and a future they are excited to embrace. While they share strong values that define their unique lifestyle, Katie is troubled by a secret she fears could shatter their paradise. She struggles with the weight of her past and questions whether honesty is worth the risk. She can't lose her perfect life. Ciarán, aware of her secrets, patiently waits for her to confide in him. He is confident he can build a loving, perfect life with her, but knows it requires her trust. Despite believing their love can overcome her past, he remains uncertain if she will take the leap of faith. Without that leap, they will never be happy, for he will never be able to prove he will catch her every time she stumbles. . less