Copper Kings Series by Janelle Daniels

Abby Winthrop knows what life-altering love is like--and how it can destroy you. Now, all her dreams hang on the new women arriving in Promise Creek, hoping they'll become like sisters to her. But when Lucas McDermott, the man who'd abandoned her years before, turns out to be one of the notorious Copper Kings and is charged with settling the new women, Abby's life is thrown into chaos. Lucas McDermott is a man of action... moreAbby Winthrop knows what life-altering love is like--and how it can destroy you. Now, all her dreams hang on the new women arriving in Promise Creek, hoping they'll become like sisters to her. But when Lucas McDermott, the man who'd abandoned her years before, turns out to be one of the notorious Copper Kings and is charged with settling the new women, Abby's life is thrown into chaos. Lucas McDermott is a man of action. When he and his partners strike the richest copper mine in the world, he won't let anything stop their success--especially not a woman from his past. But when he lays eyes on Abby again, plans change. She isn't just a woman he once desired, but the only woman who has ever touched his heart. Determined to win her back, he proposes a friendship between them. But when Abby is attacked, his protective instincts rise. He loves her still, but can Abby forgive him for past mistakes...or will history repeat itself? less

Lily is desperate. She’s finally landed her dream job, but now she might lose it after her first assignment. He’s everything she can’t stand. Cultured. Entitled. Wealthy. So, when she’s asked to settle the newest Copper King in town, she reminds herself what’s at stake—she just wishes he wasn’t so handsome. Chase’s persona is a necessary evil. He’s willing to be the face of the Copper Kings, but it isn’t who he is... moreLily is desperate. She’s finally landed her dream job, but now she might lose it after her first assignment. He’s everything she can’t stand. Cultured. Entitled. Wealthy. So, when she’s asked to settle the newest Copper King in town, she reminds herself what’s at stake—she just wishes he wasn’t so handsome. Chase’s persona is a necessary evil. He’s willing to be the face of the Copper Kings, but it isn’t who he is. He’s hard-working, determined, and loyal, and his social standing has always made things easy—until he meets her. She’s not impressed. But she’s the only woman he wants. Can he show her who he really is? Or will she realize she’s in love too late? less

It finally happened. Charlotte’s bakery is open and thriving beyond anything she could have imagined. Her logical, business-driven tenant—one of the Copper Kings—thinks she should make changes to maximize her profit, but she isn’t ready—no matter how illogical. He confounds and fascinates her, and now he’s all she can think about. Max doesn’t need distractions. He’s brilliant at what he does, and he wants his job done as efficiently as possible before returning east... moreIt finally happened. Charlotte’s bakery is open and thriving beyond anything she could have imagined. Her logical, business-driven tenant—one of the Copper Kings—thinks she should make changes to maximize her profit, but she isn’t ready—no matter how illogical. He confounds and fascinates her, and now he’s all she can think about. Max doesn’t need distractions. He’s brilliant at what he does, and he wants his job done as efficiently as possible before returning east. His heart has been bruised before, so it doesn’t matter if Charlotte is as sweet as her confections. He’s determined to steer clear of her—until trouble hits. Which of them is in danger and why? And can he keep Charlotte safe while also protecting his heart? less

It was practically guaranteed. Hannah had always known how her life would proceed. She would marry a tycoon, be queen of high society, and live an utterly self-indulgent life—then one night destroyed it all. She was forced to head west and begin anew—only the life she thinks she’s building isn’t all it seems. He’s everything wrong from her past. Nathan’s only goal has been to protect Hannah... moreIt was practically guaranteed. Hannah had always known how her life would proceed. She would marry a tycoon, be queen of high society, and live an utterly self-indulgent life—then one night destroyed it all. She was forced to head west and begin anew—only the life she thinks she’s building isn’t all it seems. He’s everything wrong from her past. Nathan’s only goal has been to protect Hannah. So when disaster strikes and society wants to see her burn, he does the only thing he can—orchestrates a way to rescue her. He stayed away, knowing she needed time to heal, but it’s finally time to offer for her. She’s changed though—and what he sees makes his desire burn hotter. When the past arises and secrets are revealed, will Hannah be able to trust Nathan or will he lose the only woman he’s ever loved? less

Marriage and family aren’t for everyone—that’s what Grace Cooper had finally accepted. But when a little girl hides in the library where Grace is volunteering and burrows her way into Grace’s heart, she realizes happiness is possible—until the girl’s prickly guardian wants nothing to do with her. Oliver DeHart is in Promise Creek for one thing—to find more copper. But after becoming his niece’s guardian, his priorities have shifted... moreMarriage and family aren’t for everyone—that’s what Grace Cooper had finally accepted. But when a little girl hides in the library where Grace is volunteering and burrows her way into Grace’s heart, she realizes happiness is possible—until the girl’s prickly guardian wants nothing to do with her. Oliver DeHart is in Promise Creek for one thing—to find more copper. But after becoming his niece’s guardian, his priorities have shifted. When the only person available to nanny is the same woman who found Arabella in the library, he’s even more distracted. Grace heats his blood like no other, but a relationship is impossible. His parents’ marriage taught him that such unions were rarely happy, and he’s determined to avoid an entanglement at all costs. But when Grace forms an unbreakable attachment to his niece, Oliver must decide whether staying safe or embracing what he wants most is the right choice for them all. less