Pelican Lake Series by Melissa Stevens

Ashley is working her last summer at the lake. She'd just graduated and her new job doesn't start until August. What she hadn't counted on was encountering a man who pulled her. Someone she wanted to spend time with, even though she had other things to do. Jared was recovering, from a gunshot wound and the after effects of the surgery that had saved his leg. He needed to get away from the city, and the stresses and temptations there... moreAshley is working her last summer at the lake. She'd just graduated and her new job doesn't start until August. What she hadn't counted on was encountering a man who pulled her. Someone she wanted to spend time with, even though she had other things to do. Jared was recovering, from a gunshot wound and the after effects of the surgery that had saved his leg. He needed to get away from the city, and the stresses and temptations there. He never thought he'd find someone who meant more to him than any of it. less

She's hiding from anex. He can't walk away from the terrified look on her face. Can his offer ofhelp be more than just a ride home? Stephanie retreated back to her parents' home on PelicanLake when a guy she'd dated twice started following her. When he shows upthere, several hours from where she'd left him, terror overwhelms her. Then avoice penetrates her fear. A kind man a little older than her offers help.She's scared but he seems so kind, plus, he's not the one who's chased herhome... moreShe's hiding from anex. He can't walk away from the terrified look on her face. Can his offer ofhelp be more than just a ride home? Stephanie retreated back to her parents' home on PelicanLake when a guy she'd dated twice started following her. When he shows upthere, several hours from where she'd left him, terror overwhelms her. Then avoice penetrates her fear. A kind man a little older than her offers help.She's scared but he seems so kind, plus, he's not the one who's chased herhome. Jared is on vacation, one he had to be badgered into taking,when he spots the terrified girl across a small parking lot. Unable to helphimself, he offers help. Only to find that he wants more. More time with her.More than just the wide-eyed gratitude on her face. Buy Smoldering Sunsets now and find out if Stephanie andJared catch the guy stalking her or if they just have a short summer fling. less

A ten-year-old deception.A child he never knew existed. Can they get past old hurts and resentments tofind the love they both still have?Zach thought he'd seen her several times over the years.Dani. The girl he'd loved in high school. She'd moved away senior year, thentold him to stop calling. He'd been heartbroken, but he'd moved on. Butsomething still haunted him... moreA ten-year-old deception.A child he never knew existed. Can they get past old hurts and resentments tofind the love they both still have?Zach thought he'd seen her several times over the years.Dani. The girl he'd loved in high school. She'd moved away senior year, thentold him to stop calling. He'd been heartbroken, but he'd moved on. Butsomething still haunted him. and every time he thought he saw her, he thoughtonce more about the ring he'd bought her so long ago, still sitting in hisdresser drawer. He still loved her, why didn't she feel the same?Dani never understood why Zach had stopped calling. The lastshe'd heard he was going to come visit her, then nothing. She'd written andtold him she was pregnant and had never heard from him again. She guessed thenews of being a daddy had scared him off. Single motherhood hand changed herlife. She'd not gone away to school, instead staying home and working her waythrough EMT certification classes, but now she was where she wanted to be. Backon the shores of Pelican Lake, with a new job as an EMT. She only hoped Zach'sfamily was gone.Buy your copy of Sultry Nights now to find out how Zachhandles finding out about the secret Dani's father kept from them both. less