Heron's Landing Series by Iris Morland

The sexiest of seductions… When Joy McGuire arrives in the sleepy Missouri town of Heron’s Landing, she thinks she’s left her past behind in Chicago. As a journalist, Joy just wants to write—and to forget. When she meets local vineyard owner Adam Danvers, though, she discovers not only her next story, but a man who makes her heart pound faster. One problem? Adam hates journalists. But when he kisses her, she forgets that she’s supposed to hate him... moreThe sexiest of seductions… When Joy McGuire arrives in the sleepy Missouri town of Heron’s Landing, she thinks she’s left her past behind in Chicago. As a journalist, Joy just wants to write—and to forget. When she meets local vineyard owner Adam Danvers, though, she discovers not only her next story, but a man who makes her heart pound faster. One problem? Adam hates journalists. But when he kisses her, she forgets that she’s supposed to hate him. Instead, she soon realizes she’s given him her heart. Can transform into the sweetest of loves… After losing his wife in a tragic accident three years ago, Adam Danvers has focused solely on his family’s vineyard, River’s Bend. But when Joy bursts into his life, he can’t stop wanting her; everything about her makes his blood sing. Their battle of wills soon turns into a storm of desire, but just as things heat up, trouble shows up to wreak chaos in Heron’s Landing. Now Adam must confront his demons—or lose the woman he loves. less

The most tantalizing of temptations… Growing up in the small Missouri town of Heron’s Landing, Grace Danvers has loved Jaime Martínez from afar for five long years. A young artist and painter, Grace feels adrift, but one thing is constant: her love for Jaime. To her, he is everything : handsome, talented, and completely out of her league... moreThe most tantalizing of temptations… Growing up in the small Missouri town of Heron’s Landing, Grace Danvers has loved Jaime Martínez from afar for five long years. A young artist and painter, Grace feels adrift, but one thing is constant: her love for Jaime. To her, he is everything : handsome, talented, and completely out of her league. But when she and Jaime kiss under the stars one fateful evening, suddenly her crush on him transforms into something more—something neither of them can deny. Can bloom into the most tender of loves... Jaime came to Heron’s Landing to work as the executive chef at the local vineyard River’s Bend. It has always been a pit stop in his mind—until Grace entered the picture. Now, he can’t stop thinking about his boss’s younger sister, or how she felt pressed up against him as they kissed that night. He knows he should leave her alone: she’s younger than him and innocent. But when Jaime comes under suspicion of stealing from the vineyard, he must choose between what he thought he wanted, and what has become a love he never expected to find. less

A talented and ambitious chef, Jaime Martinez knows the value of hard work. Now the executive chef at his best friend’s vineyard in Heron’s Landing, Jaime only wants to make his mark on the culinary world.Romance? Not in the cards for him. And definitely not with his best friend’s little sister, who’s recently grown into a beautiful young woman. A painter and an innocent, Grace Danvers is a temptation that would only end in disaster... moreA talented and ambitious chef, Jaime Martinez knows the value of hard work. Now the executive chef at his best friend’s vineyard in Heron’s Landing, Jaime only wants to make his mark on the culinary world.Romance? Not in the cards for him. And definitely not with his best friend’s little sister, who’s recently grown into a beautiful young woman. A painter and an innocent, Grace Danvers is a temptation that would only end in disaster.Yet when Grace confesses her feelings for Jaime one night, he’s suddenly torn between his attraction to her and his loyalty to her brother.Soon that loyalty is tested when Jaime comes under scrutiny for a crime he didn’t commit, a crime that could jeopardize all of his hard work and his blossoming romance with Grace.As things heat to a boiling point between the forbidden lovers, Jaime must now decide if he’s willing to sacrifice everything for the woman he loves.This title was previously published as Tempt Me Tenderly. It’s been rereleased with a brand-new look and with lightly edited content. less

The deepest of desires... When Kat Williamson moves to Heron’s Landing in order to care for her ailing grandmother, the last thing she’s looking for is trouble--or love. But Gavin Danvers, the father of one of her students, sparks a heat in her that can’t be ignored. Still, he’s in the middle of a divorce, so she tries to keep her distance…until a game she designed subjects her to ever-escalating threats. Can blossom into the dearest of loves.. moreThe deepest of desires... When Kat Williamson moves to Heron’s Landing in order to care for her ailing grandmother, the last thing she’s looking for is trouble--or love. But Gavin Danvers, the father of one of her students, sparks a heat in her that can’t be ignored. Still, he’s in the middle of a divorce, so she tries to keep her distance…until a game she designed subjects her to ever-escalating threats. Can blossom into the dearest of loves... Gavin blames himself for his inability to save his ex-wife from her mental illness. No matter how much he wants Kat, he doesn’t think he deserves her. After she finds his daughter hiding in a supply closet at school, the two of them work together to help Emma cope. And when Gavin learns that Kat is being threatened, he insists on protecting her. They quickly grow closer, but then an unexpected enemy threatens everything he holds dear. Gavin must conquer his fears—or stay locked forever in a loveless prison. less

Ever the prodigal son, Gavin Danvers returns to Heron’s Landing to move on from his recent divorce. With his young daughter in tow, Gavin wants to rebuild his life—alone. He’s done with love and marriage forever.Gavin’s resolve is tested when he meets his daughter’s pretty new teacher. Kat Williamson, with her sweet smile and her devotion to her students, is everything Gavin can never have... moreEver the prodigal son, Gavin Danvers returns to Heron’s Landing to move on from his recent divorce. With his young daughter in tow, Gavin wants to rebuild his life—alone. He’s done with love and marriage forever.Gavin’s resolve is tested when he meets his daughter’s pretty new teacher. Kat Williamson, with her sweet smile and her devotion to her students, is everything Gavin can never have.Yet when Kat begins to receive escalating threats from a mysterious stalker, Gavin vows to protect her, even going so far as to invite her to live with him. With Kat now under his roof, Gavin can’t stop himself from kissing her. Holding her. Making her his.As he realizes he can love again, Gavin must do everything he can to protect Kat—even at the risk of his own life.This title was previously published as Desire Me Dearly. It’s been rereleased with a brand-new look and with expanded content less

When Holly Cook ends up with a flat tire in the middle of a blizzard days before Christmas, she expects the worst—until a savior in the form of handsome police officer Matthew Haldon shows up to help her. With the snow falling even harder, he decides to take her to his place to wait out the storm, even though Holly knows the last thing she should do is get caught up with another mysterious man. She knows all too well how men like that can break your heart... moreWhen Holly Cook ends up with a flat tire in the middle of a blizzard days before Christmas, she expects the worst—until a savior in the form of handsome police officer Matthew Haldon shows up to help her. With the snow falling even harder, he decides to take her to his place to wait out the storm, even though Holly knows the last thing she should do is get caught up with another mysterious man. She knows all too well how men like that can break your heart. As a police officer, Matt has lived his life with one thing in mind: honor. When he discovers a beautiful woman stranded on the side of the road on his way home from work, his honor demands that he help her. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting her, especially when they lose power and must share body heat to survive the dark, snowy night. With her body curled against his, he’s torn between desire and his own seemingly unshakeable honor. As the morning dawns, Holly and Matt are aware of a connection neither of them expected. But as old enemies rear their ugly heads, their bond will be tested as they both discover that there is no greater force than love itself. less