Oak Springs Series by Sherri McDuffie

Kelly Hastings is on the run from Jarrod Dinson, an abusive boyfriend wannabe, and looking for a place to start her life over when her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Derik Stone is a widowed father on a mission to rescue a stranded motorist, and looking forward to nothing more than returning to his warm bed and a few hours of sleep... moreKelly Hastings is on the run from Jarrod Dinson, an abusive boyfriend wannabe, and looking for a place to start her life over when her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. Derik Stone is a widowed father on a mission to rescue a stranded motorist, and looking forward to nothing more than returning to his warm bed and a few hours of sleep. In need of a place to live and a way to pay for the repairs to her car, Kelly accepts the first job offer to come her way—nanny to the handsome mechanic's two young boys. Just as her life calms down and the relationship with her new employer heats up, Kelly’s past finds her. When Jarrod arrives in Oak Springs, along with threats and flying bullets, their lives are drastically changed, and Kelly is no longer the only one in danger. Suddenly, the threats become reality, and Jarrod does the unthinkable. Who will ultimately need to be rescued, and who will be the rescuer? less

Love, romance, and family. Sheriff Pete Foster has it all and takes his responsibility to serve and protect seriously. Only when drugs begin to creep into his little town of Oak Springs and touch the lives of those he loves most will he discover how hard that can be. Mikki Gray’s love for nursing is second only to her relationship with the local sheriff. But shortly after his nephew arrives in town, her world begins to spin out of control when the boy is caught with drugs and Pete blames her... moreLove, romance, and family. Sheriff Pete Foster has it all and takes his responsibility to serve and protect seriously. Only when drugs begin to creep into his little town of Oak Springs and touch the lives of those he loves most will he discover how hard that can be. Mikki Gray’s love for nursing is second only to her relationship with the local sheriff. But shortly after his nephew arrives in town, her world begins to spin out of control when the boy is caught with drugs and Pete blames her. Will Pete and Mikki’s love withstand the trial? less

Lisa Riley is ready to move on and finalize her divorce from the man who disappeared eight years earlier. As Attorney Gil Keaton puts the wheels of justice in motion, her estranged husband returns . . . with a heavy debt and addiction. As his mistakes put Lisa and her children in danger, Gil becomes more than Lisa's friend and lawyer. How far is he willing to go to protect her?