Kohl Family Series by C.R. Riley

Johannah Kohl has a the kind of job that keeps her from having a real social life. It has been years since she has gotten involved with a man. After an annual girlfriends trip she suddenly finds herself involved with a man that is so very different from any other one she has ever met. Jaxon Cristiano keeps his distance from most people. He lives a very secluded life that includes a handful of good friends. He runs a business that keeps him very busy and that is how he likes it... moreJohannah Kohl has a the kind of job that keeps her from having a real social life. It has been years since she has gotten involved with a man. After an annual girlfriends trip she suddenly finds herself involved with a man that is so very different from any other one she has ever met. Jaxon Cristiano keeps his distance from most people. He lives a very secluded life that includes a handful of good friends. He runs a business that keeps him very busy and that is how he likes it. That us until he meets a woman who turns his world upside down, everthing he has ever known changes. Together they discover a new life that neither one expected. It is full of adventure and drama that keeps them on thier toes. The question is will that bring them closer or drive them apart. less

Olivia Valentine is no longer satisfied with the life she is trapped in. For ten years, she has walked on eggshells. Her husband has no respect for her or his children. And now that her son is picking up a few of his father’s aggressive behaviors, it’s time for her to take a stand.The day she does is also the day Nathan Kohl enters her life. The First Lady asks her head of security to protect them from Olivia’s soon-to-be ex... moreOlivia Valentine is no longer satisfied with the life she is trapped in. For ten years, she has walked on eggshells. Her husband has no respect for her or his children. And now that her son is picking up a few of his father’s aggressive behaviors, it’s time for her to take a stand.The day she does is also the day Nathan Kohl enters her life. The First Lady asks her head of security to protect them from Olivia’s soon-to-be ex. Since her husband is a US Senator, they will need protective detail to keep them safe.The moment the three of them walk into Nathan’s life, the simple one he was living suddenly gets a lot more complicated. All his prior ideas on how he’d get his own family changes, as does his heart, and he finds he wants them. A family he has no business wanting, not yet at least.Olivia and Nathan learn that a family is what one makes. It has nothing to do with the DNA that runs through each of their veins. The bond one forms while building a friendship can be strong. But what they are building be strong enough when it all comes crashing down around them? Will they be able to come together? Prove to those determined to steal it all away that nothing can get between them? It will be one wild journey that neither expected. All while showing them what happens when you meet the one person you were always meant to find.**Unbreakable is a novel about domestic violence. It also mentions the acts of physical and sexual assault, which I understand may be triggers for some. Reader Discretion is advised. less

Falling in love comes easy for some, but loving someone unconditionally is easier said than done. At least it has been for Caleb and Faith. High school sweethearts who first fell in love before one of the most terrible days in US history altered everything they thought they knew. Still wanting to give her heart wholly to the boy who showed her what love could be like, Faith discovered the boy she fell for no longer existed. That one day forever changed him... moreFalling in love comes easy for some, but loving someone unconditionally is easier said than done. At least it has been for Caleb and Faith. High school sweethearts who first fell in love before one of the most terrible days in US history altered everything they thought they knew. Still wanting to give her heart wholly to the boy who showed her what love could be like, Faith discovered the boy she fell for no longer existed. That one day forever changed him. Now determined to enter a world teeming with unknown danger, Caleb decided it was no place for Faith. Willing to do whatever it took to make the world a better place for those he loved, even though it cost him the future they could have had. Until the fateful moment when his reality is shifted and he finds his entire world by her side. In the blink of an eye, Caleb’s worst fear becomes a reality as his life flashes before him and the world fades to black. The family he built is gone. Erased. Lost in a world he can’t remember. The only thing that feels right is the woman who’s there when he opens his eyes. He can’t shake the feeling that somehow she’s his. Is their love, even without all the memories, enough to anchor him to her once again? Will Faith have to let go of the man she once knew so she can have a future with the man he is now? When Caleb’s calling to protect the world from unseen dangers threatens their happiness, will he know enough to keep them safe? *Contains sexual content not suitable for those under 18. less

Sometimes the messiest things in life turn out to be the most beautiful.Starting fresh is exactly what Dillon needed. Too bad he didn’t leave his demons behind like he planned. He thought he could handle one drink. But it’s never just one and spun into a night of regrets, forcing him to face the truth. Nobody said the road to redemption would be easy.Her sister's accident led Alicia to Savannah, and an encounter with the ex she abandoned nearly a decade ago... moreSometimes the messiest things in life turn out to be the most beautiful.Starting fresh is exactly what Dillon needed. Too bad he didn’t leave his demons behind like he planned. He thought he could handle one drink. But it’s never just one and spun into a night of regrets, forcing him to face the truth. Nobody said the road to redemption would be easy.Her sister's accident led Alicia to Savannah, and an encounter with the ex she abandoned nearly a decade ago. An unlikely hero steps into her life when she least expects it, championing her in her time of need. Except the man she thought was a hero ends up flipping her world on its axis.What started as two people lending a shoulder through difficult times, blossomed into so much more. Right when it felt like they were on the right path, old demons resurfaced and threatened the foundation they’d built.Will their new beginning crumble? Or can they turn the chaos into something better than they ever dreamed possible? After all, most happily ever afters don’t follow the fairytales. The boldest relationships walk through fire before coming out stronger on the other side. less

Two strangers. One night of passion. A battle of wills. Love is the last thing Patrick was looking for. His career as a fighter pilot kept him busy and took him all over the world, leaving relationships off the table. Too bad his heart didn’t get the memo.Life as a top-secret operative kept Alina on her toes, sparing no time for romance. When a sexy stranger caught her by surprise, all she could promise him was one night. Trying to forget him was impossible... moreTwo strangers. One night of passion. A battle of wills. Love is the last thing Patrick was looking for. His career as a fighter pilot kept him busy and took him all over the world, leaving relationships off the table. Too bad his heart didn’t get the memo.Life as a top-secret operative kept Alina on her toes, sparing no time for romance. When a sexy stranger caught her by surprise, all she could promise him was one night. Trying to forget him was impossible. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t deny he owned her.Patrick’s life is now on the line and she’s the only person he can trust. The possibility of losing him spurs Alina into taking a risk that could put both their lives on the line. Can she pull off a miracle, setting them on a path to forever?*Best if read after the others. Spoilers may be given otherwise. less