Hope Bridge Series by C.L. Quinn

Sheltering in his fifth floor walk-up, Asa, a survivor of an IED in a raid, struggles to sleep each night and stay off the alcohol he's been using to manage his PTSD. It doesn't help that the neighbor across the hall has troubles with a violent ex-boyfriend. All he wants is to be left alone.Coming from her home in New York, Spider has been hired to protect a woman from unwanted attention when a dangerous ex stalks her... moreSheltering in his fifth floor walk-up, Asa, a survivor of an IED in a raid, struggles to sleep each night and stay off the alcohol he's been using to manage his PTSD. It doesn't help that the neighbor across the hall has troubles with a violent ex-boyfriend. All he wants is to be left alone.Coming from her home in New York, Spider has been hired to protect a woman from unwanted attention when a dangerous ex stalks her. Chicago bound, she has no idea what waits there for her, but as ex-special forces for the British Army, she's up to any task. When she meets the shut-in across the hall, she gets it. Physically and mentally wrecked, the man touches her. She recognizes the trouble he's in. Can she help both her client and the man who needs her even more?Book 4 continues the saga of the Hope Bridge series, a dark and sexy tale of broken people finding a way to heal. Join the journey from Rushing Falls, New York to Chicago for Spider and Asa's tale. less

Running from a dangerous enemy and bad choices led Charlie to the other side of the world, isolated from the people he loved. Especially her. All the lost possibilities... Looked like love and a family would never be on his radar. It was far too dangerous for him to go home.Sheila had four children to care for, like that was easy for a single mother. The last thing she needed was to steal a moment of pleasure with a man who had finally shown her that passion really existed... moreRunning from a dangerous enemy and bad choices led Charlie to the other side of the world, isolated from the people he loved. Especially her. All the lost possibilities... Looked like love and a family would never be on his radar. It was far too dangerous for him to go home.Sheila had four children to care for, like that was easy for a single mother. The last thing she needed was to steal a moment of pleasure with a man who had finally shown her that passion really existed. That moment had brought an unexpected surprise. It didn't matter; Charlie was gone from her life now. God help her, she hadn't been able to forget the man she'd likely never see again.Book 5, Charlie and Sheila's story, takes the team to a dangerous part of the world to bring Charlie home. Don't miss this sexy addition to the Hope Bridge family. less

She's been hiding from her life for a year, but finally, after achieving the one thing she had to in order to get back to it, all Shahara needs now is to figure out where she belongs. It's a big world, surely there's a place for her?He's been sent to ghost her every move, stay hidden, don't let her out of his sight. He's been told she's dangerous; make sure she doesn't know he's watching or she'll go to ground... moreShe's been hiding from her life for a year, but finally, after achieving the one thing she had to in order to get back to it, all Shahara needs now is to figure out where she belongs. It's a big world, surely there's a place for her?He's been sent to ghost her every move, stay hidden, don't let her out of his sight. He's been told she's dangerous; make sure she doesn't know he's watching or she'll go to ground. After two weeks, he has to admit that the hardest part about his job is staying hidden. She's sparked something that he's never felt, and more than anything, he needs to discover what the truth is. Something isn't right. Stay professional, he keeps telling himself.Book 6 in the Hope Bridge series brings us to England as Shahara, finally free to live as she wants, discovers exactly what that might be. She's left her heart in Rushing Falls, New York, but does she want to end up in a small village in the mountains? less

Twenty-one years ago, she'd been in love with the town bad-boy, but her mother had sent her away and Marnie had never seen him again. After graduating from high school, she built a career and her life moved on. Now, successful, happy in San Francisco, a bad-tempered ex-soldier moves in across the hall... moreTwenty-one years ago, she'd been in love with the town bad-boy, but her mother had sent her away and Marnie had never seen him again. After graduating from high school, she built a career and her life moved on. Now, successful, happy in San Francisco, a bad-tempered ex-soldier moves in across the hall. Why does he seem so familiar?A Standalone tale in the Hope Bridge series brings sad memories, a second chance at love, and hope as two people discover that maybe fate might have a hand in our lives after all. This is Book 7 in the Hope Bridge series as the residents of Rushing Falls continues to grow. less

He'd been injured on a mission, taking the time to heal in the Caribbean . Relaxing for the first time in years, Ripcord sat by the sea watching the sunset when a woman, jogging nearby, was attacked by several men at once. Always a defender, he raced to help, but after defeating the assailants alone, she snapped at him that she didn't need his help. Amazed, but compliant since she was no longer in danger, he left her be.At a diner the next day, the same woman is brutally attacked again... moreHe'd been injured on a mission, taking the time to heal in the Caribbean . Relaxing for the first time in years, Ripcord sat by the sea watching the sunset when a woman, jogging nearby, was attacked by several men at once. Always a defender, he raced to help, but after defeating the assailants alone, she snapped at him that she didn't need his help. Amazed, but compliant since she was no longer in danger, he left her be.At a diner the next day, the same woman is brutally attacked again. Looks like a rescue was needed after all . Ripcord lived to protect people, but this woman had assured him he didn't want anything to do with her. It was too dangerous . Good. He lived for danger, too.Book 8 in the Hope Bridge series continues our journey to find hope in a world where some people think it was never meant for them. Travel with Ripcord and his mysterious new companion while he discovers hope is always waiting nearby. less