The Senator's Family Series by Mona Risk

Joshua Dutton’s lifestyle and tabloids pictures threaten his father’s senatorial campaign. His parents insist on finding him a sweet temporary fiancée to repair the damage. With only her German shepherd for friend, Emma Cassiero struggles with a heap of problems. Attraction sizzles between her and Josh, but no one mentions the secret deal made by her stepmother and the Senior Duttons. When the truth comes out Emma is devastated... moreJoshua Dutton’s lifestyle and tabloids pictures threaten his father’s senatorial campaign. His parents insist on finding him a sweet temporary fiancée to repair the damage. With only her German shepherd for friend, Emma Cassiero struggles with a heap of problems. Attraction sizzles between her and Josh, but no one mentions the secret deal made by her stepmother and the Senior Duttons. When the truth comes out Emma is devastated. Were Josh’s kisses part of the charade? Has Josh lost her or would he be able to team up with her German shepherd to love and protect her? less

Two-year-old Sarah lost her Syrian mother to cancer and never met her American father, a fallen gold star hero. When she lands in Dr. David Dutton’s office and gives him her mother’s letter, the good doctor forgets to sign his divorce papers and pledges to find Sarah’s paternal grandparents or a loving family to adopt her. After losing her baby boy, Jennifer Dutton wallowed in grief for three years. Now she wants a divorce from the husband who couldn't understand her sorrow... moreTwo-year-old Sarah lost her Syrian mother to cancer and never met her American father, a fallen gold star hero. When she lands in Dr. David Dutton’s office and gives him her mother’s letter, the good doctor forgets to sign his divorce papers and pledges to find Sarah’s paternal grandparents or a loving family to adopt her. After losing her baby boy, Jennifer Dutton wallowed in grief for three years. Now she wants a divorce from the husband who couldn't understand her sorrow. Her heart melts when she meets Sarah and reads her mother’s letter. Putting aside her plans for divorce, she moves home to take care of Sarah and decides to adopt her. The search for Sarah’s relatives brings unexpected results and unsavory encounters. Now David and Jennifer must protect Sarah from the dangerous people who want to take advantage of the orphaned child. less

High school sweethearts separated by life...They meet years later, successful but different, each with a heavy baggage. They were high school sweethearts in their senior years. The top of the class nerd and the dashing athlete. She helped him with math problems and he helped her shed her bashfulness. In between homework and torrid sex, they shared their goals for a successful future: no marriage, no children, no family, until they realize their dreams... moreHigh school sweethearts separated by life...They meet years later, successful but different, each with a heavy baggage. They were high school sweethearts in their senior years. The top of the class nerd and the dashing athlete. She helped him with math problems and he helped her shed her bashfulness. In between homework and torrid sex, they shared their goals for a successful future: no marriage, no children, no family, until they realize their dreams. They meet eighteen years later at a hospital fundraising event. When Ethan Dutton, now a millionaire contractor recognizes the gorgeous Dr. Elyana Matteo, a brilliant pediatric cardio-surgeon, he bets $50,000 at an auction to open the dance with her. He wants to date her. Elyana has no time for fun. She’s a widow with a teenage daughter and triplet toddlers, and a very busy career. Ethan who’s never taken no for an answer, asks to visit the boys’ daycare center and soon offers to remodel her old mansion. The boys adore him and Elyana falls again under his charm. But their past threatens to destroy their present... Can they forgive the selfishness of their youth? Can they make room for unconditional love? The Senator’s Family’s Series: Her Christmas Cruise: The perfect fiancé is a cheater and the fabulous Christmas wedding is off. But the would-be honeymoon cruise may fulfill the dreams of Julia and her unexpected companion. Two Loves For Christmas: Her German shepherd is her only friend until a senator’s son refuses to take advantage of their fake engagement and teams up with her dog to protect her. For Sarah’s Sake: A broken marriage. Second chance at love. And a precious little girl trying to escape danger and hatred to get herself a loving family. less

When his children manage to ruin his second wedding, Brad is caught between a furious fiancée and the ex-wife he betrayed, both determined to keep him and make him pay for his mistakes. Caught in a snowstorm while driving her kids to their father’s second wedding, Michele is forced to call her ex-husband Brad – the man who betrayed her – to rescue them... moreWhen his children manage to ruin his second wedding, Brad is caught between a furious fiancée and the ex-wife he betrayed, both determined to keep him and make him pay for his mistakes. Caught in a snowstorm while driving her kids to their father’s second wedding, Michele is forced to call her ex-husband Brad – the man who betrayed her – to rescue them.Leaving his furious fiancée alone at their rehearsal dinner, Brad takes his children and their mother to a hospital to treat Michele for hypothermia. Determined to get their parents back together, the children plot a series of mishaps and manage to keep their father at their mother’s side. With the wedding postponed and the exasperated bride leaving town to pursue her career, Brad realizes his kids have saved him from a huge mistake. Will Michele forgive him or make him pay for his betrayal?Sunshine over Snow is part of The Senator’s Family Series.The Senator’s Family Series:Honeymoon CruiseFake FiancéeFor Sarah’s SakeNot Ready YetSunshine Over SnowHis Son, Her DaughterBetween Babies and GirlfriendsHalf a Dozen with Love less

They were high school sweethearts until a nasty gossip separated them. His five-year old son and her little daughter bring them together twenty years later.Daniel, a lawyer who lost his dear wife to a DUI accident pursues all drunk drivers with a vengeance. Suspicious by nature and profession, he’s attracted to Meredith again but has trouble trusting her.Meredith wants Daniel more than anything but she’s hiding a few secrets he may resent... moreThey were high school sweethearts until a nasty gossip separated them. His five-year old son and her little daughter bring them together twenty years later.Daniel, a lawyer who lost his dear wife to a DUI accident pursues all drunk drivers with a vengeance. Suspicious by nature and profession, he’s attracted to Meredith again but has trouble trusting her.Meredith wants Daniel more than anything but she’s hiding a few secrets he may resent. Would she be able to keep his love if he suspects she betrayed him?His Son, Her Daughter is part of The Senator’s Family Series.The Senator’s Family Series:1- Honeymoon Cruise (aka Her Christmas Cruise)2- Fake Fiancée (aka Two Loves for Christmas)3-For Sarah’s Sake4- Not Ready Yet5- Over Snow6- His Son, Her Daughter7- Babies and Girlfriends8- Half a Dozen with Love less

Dr. Brian Dutton can’t believe his own eyes when a sixteen-year old patient he saved from suicide abandons her twin babies in his clinic, asking him to find them a good home. His present girlfriend is pushing him to propose but doesn’t lift a finger to help him with the babies.To complicate things, his former girlfriend, a hot Argentinean beauty, arrives with her family to attend her brother’s wedding in Miami... moreDr. Brian Dutton can’t believe his own eyes when a sixteen-year old patient he saved from suicide abandons her twin babies in his clinic, asking him to find them a good home. His present girlfriend is pushing him to propose but doesn’t lift a finger to help him with the babies.To complicate things, his former girlfriend, a hot Argentinean beauty, arrives with her family to attend her brother’s wedding in Miami. Carla, the daughter of the Governor of Buenos Ayres is more than happy to play the nanny to the twins, live in Brian’s condo and sleep in his bed, thus renewing their passionate affair. When her father insists she should marry his partner’s son, Carla plots a whole scenario to be in Brian’s arms and have her official fiancé pleasantly occupied with someone else.But things don’t work the way she plans, and Brian is about to lose the love of his life.Between Babies and Girlfriends is part of The Senator’s Family SeriesThe Senator’s Family Series:Honeymoon CruiseFake FiancéeFor Sarah’s SakeNot Ready YetSunshine Over SnowHis Son, Her DaughterBetween Babies and GirlfriendsHalf a Dozen with Love less

When a tragic accident deprived Tammy Fletcher of her loving parents at the age of nineteen, she pledged to take care of her five brothers and sisters, ranging in age from eight months to sixteen years. But she’s up against her greedy step-aunt who wants to get her hands on the children’s trust fund, and the CPS caseworker who insists on putting the children in the foster care system.Dr... moreWhen a tragic accident deprived Tammy Fletcher of her loving parents at the age of nineteen, she pledged to take care of her five brothers and sisters, ranging in age from eight months to sixteen years. But she’s up against her greedy step-aunt who wants to get her hands on the children’s trust fund, and the CPS caseworker who insists on putting the children in the foster care system.Dr. Jack Conan, the orthopedic surgeon treating the children’s grandmother, is both impressed by Tammy’s efforts to keep the family together and irresistibly attracted to the gorgeous and so-serious young woman. Determined to help her, Jack goes out of his way to solve her dilemma. Will his unorthodox solution only complicate Tammy’s problems—or bring her into his arms?Half a Dozen with Love is part of The Senator’s Family SeriesThe Senator’s Family Series:Book 1- Honemoon CruiseBook 2- Fake FiancéeBook 3-For Sarah’s SakeBook 4- Not Ready YetBook 5- Sunshine Over SnowBook 6- His Son, Her DaughterBook 7- Between Babies and GirlfriendsBook 8- Half a Dozen with Love less