Harper Family Series by Nancy Stopper

* * * A SEXY small-town contemporary romance * * * He's a single father. She's a former ballerina. Can they risk getting involved when a little girl's heart is involved? Isabella Harper lived in the bright-lights of New York, a performer at the top of her field until a career-ending injury drove her home to find a new dream. If she can’t dance anymore, at least she can open a studio and help other dancers find their own dreams... more* * * A SEXY small-town contemporary romance * * * He's a single father. She's a former ballerina. Can they risk getting involved when a little girl's heart is involved? Isabella Harper lived in the bright-lights of New York, a performer at the top of her field until a career-ending injury drove her home to find a new dream. If she can’t dance anymore, at least she can open a studio and help other dancers find their own dreams. Tanner Ross has been burned before, left to raise his daughter alone. He won’t consider a relationship with anyone who has their eyes on the horizon, unwilling to risk his or his daughter’s heart by falling in love with someone destined to leave again. He had no plans to get involved… and then he met Izzy. A few stolen moments turn serious quickly, and neither of them knows how to react. Just when she thought she’d built a new life for herself, Izzy receives an offer she cannot refuse. Tanner's hopes of building a future with someone are dashed. Will she stick around or will the draw of the spotlight be too much to resist? less

Justin Harper married the girl he loved with dreams of a house full of kids and love. But when that didn’t become a reality, their relationship strained. The tension builds until they bubble over, angry words are flung, and he moves out. But beneath all the anger, he's still in love with the woman he married. Is there any way to get the old Maddie back? Maddie Harper has always dreamed of a big family after growing up an only child... moreJustin Harper married the girl he loved with dreams of a house full of kids and love. But when that didn’t become a reality, their relationship strained. The tension builds until they bubble over, angry words are flung, and he moves out. But beneath all the anger, he's still in love with the woman he married. Is there any way to get the old Maddie back? Maddie Harper has always dreamed of a big family after growing up an only child. When her marriage with Justin collapses, she knows she has to take a tough look at herself or risk losing her chance at forever. When Justin wages a campaign to reignite the flame that has died out, Maddie remembers the person she once was. But underneath their newfound love, both have reservations. Justin worries he'll never be enough for her unless he can give her another child and Maddie knows if she can't let go of that dream, she'll also have to let Justin go—forever. less

The world is his home, she’s afraid to trust those who she can’t hold close. Can the two of them find a way to make their ten year long fantasies a reality? Serena Harper leads a good life, rescuing animals that need saving. After her high school boyfriend cheated on her and discovering her father’s betrayal, she’s content to live her life alone. She’s known the men in Cedar Hill her entire life, and she can’t trust someone who doesn’t stay put... moreThe world is his home, she’s afraid to trust those who she can’t hold close. Can the two of them find a way to make their ten year long fantasies a reality? Serena Harper leads a good life, rescuing animals that need saving. After her high school boyfriend cheated on her and discovering her father’s betrayal, she’s content to live her life alone. She’s known the men in Cedar Hill her entire life, and she can’t trust someone who doesn’t stay put. She reconsiders everything she held true when Chase walks back into her life. World-renowned photo journalist, Edward “Chase” Foster’s home is the world, only staying in one place long enough to share the struggles of the world through his photographs. His work has taken an emotional toll, so he jumps at the chance to work an easy assignment—a charity calendar for a local animal shelter. He certainly didn’t expect to run into the girl who intrigued him from the day he met her ten years ago on the Atlantic City boardwalk. The girl whose image has accompanied him around the world. Now that Chase and Serena have reunited, they are determined to find a way to be together. To explore the attraction that has been lingering below the surface for all these years. But is Serena ready to let go of her deep-seeded trust issues in order to open her heart to Chase? Is Chase willing to put down roots after all these years? Will both of them compromise for a chance at forever? * * * A SEXY small-town contemporary romance * * * less

A woman with a damaged spirit. A man with a wounded heart. Can love help both of them heal? The demons of Alexis Harper's childhood have turned her into the one person she hated and loved the most - her alcoholic father. She has no use for love because he had no use for her. One night, one drink from a blackout, a total stranger rescues her from a dangerous situation. For the first time she realizes life, as she's been living it, isn't working... moreA woman with a damaged spirit. A man with a wounded heart. Can love help both of them heal? The demons of Alexis Harper's childhood have turned her into the one person she hated and loved the most - her alcoholic father. She has no use for love because he had no use for her. One night, one drink from a blackout, a total stranger rescues her from a dangerous situation. For the first time she realizes life, as she's been living it, isn't working. Chris Kennedy's world has been rocked by loss: his parents in a accident and his twin sister at the hands of a horrific murderer. Emotionally drained, he hasn't the strength to love again if love means heartache. But when he encounters a woman as broken as he is, he reconsiders whether love is worth the risk. Being with Chris helps Alexis find the woman she has always wanted to be... one who can receive and give love. Will she have the strength to fix what was broken when a setback derails their relationship? Will Chris be able to recognize the love hidden beneath his hurt and move past it? Can they find the strength in each other to reach for a chance at real happiness? Start reading this emotional journey of two people finding the strength to love each other. less