River's End Rescues Series by Jane Blythe

She will bring sunshine to his life … if he can keep her alive.All Meadow Smith has ever wanted was to belong. Unfortunately her desire to find her place in the world led to a decision she regrets but can never take back. Now she’s on the run and has to decide if she can put her trust in another man or if she’s safer if she keeps moving. Problem is you can't run from your mistakes forever... moreShe will bring sunshine to his life … if he can keep her alive.All Meadow Smith has ever wanted was to belong. Unfortunately her desire to find her place in the world led to a decision she regrets but can never take back. Now she’s on the run and has to decide if she can put her trust in another man or if she’s safer if she keeps moving. Problem is you can't run from your mistakes forever.Abe Black served his country and now he serves the people of River’s End as Sheriff of the quaint small town. As soon as he spots Meadow he knows she’s in trouble, he wants to help just like he wants to give in to his growing feelings for the sweet woman he's brought into his home but he’s been burned before. Can he settle for just trying to keep her alive and then walk away?SOME REGRETS ARE FOREVER is the first book in the River's End Rescues series by USA Today bestselling author Jane Blythe. Murder, mystery, military heroes, and love in this thrilling, small town, romantic suspense! Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but reading in order is encouraged, a guaranteed HEA!Other books in the seriesSome Regrets Are Forever - Meadow and Abe's story Some Lies Will Haunt You - Maggie and Theo's story - April 2021Some Questions Have No Answers - Sydney and Levi's story - June 2021Some Truth Can Be Distorted - Renee and Will's story - August 2021Some Trust Can Be Rebuild - Mia and Julian's story - October 2021 less

Everyone has told lies but hers might get her killed.Maggie Wilson has spent her entire adult life pretending she's self assured and confident, but that couldn't be further from the truth. When her hotel catches fire she finds herself looking at a childhood friend through new eyes, but as she falls for him she realises that if she wants to have a future with him she'll have to admit to the lies that have hung over her head for half a lifetime. If she does that she'll lose him... moreEveryone has told lies but hers might get her killed.Maggie Wilson has spent her entire adult life pretending she's self assured and confident, but that couldn't be further from the truth. When her hotel catches fire she finds herself looking at a childhood friend through new eyes, but as she falls for him she realises that if she wants to have a future with him she'll have to admit to the lies that have hung over her head for half a lifetime. If she does that she'll lose him.Firefighter Theo Black walks through the flames to rescue his friend Maggie without a second thought, that was easy but realising things are changing between isn't. He's already done the whole falling for a friend thing before and it didn't work out, he has no intention of going through that again. However when it becomes clear someone keeps setting fires when Maggie is around he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means risking his heart. less

Who killed the serial killer?All Poppy Deveraux wants to do is bury her parents and get out of the town where she suffered through a horrendous ordeal. Unfortunately that plan is derailed when she finds herself at the centre of a police investigation... moreWho killed the serial killer?All Poppy Deveraux wants to do is bury her parents and get out of the town where she suffered through a horrendous ordeal. Unfortunately that plan is derailed when she finds herself at the centre of a police investigation. The sexy cop working the case makes her want to break her own rule and let things get serious, but as soon as she is allowed she's leaving town with no plans to return, so what's the point in falling in love?Detective Beau Caldwell is attracted to Poppy from the second he lays eyes on her, but she's involved in his case and it isn't wise to mix business with pleasure. Doesn't stop him falling for the beautiful woman he'd like to have a future with, but as soon as she can Poppy is leaving and she's never coming back.Is it worth risking his heart on the off chance things might work out the way he wants or can he learn to live in the moment and let what happens happen? less

How do you give an answer when you don't understand the question?Sydney Clark moved to River's End for a fresh start, desperately wanting to put the past behind her. What she didn't expect on her first day as a deputy in the Sheriff's department was to be working a serial killer case, and a disturbing one at that. What she expected even less was to meet a man who will challenge everything her childhood taught her about men... moreHow do you give an answer when you don't understand the question?Sydney Clark moved to River's End for a fresh start, desperately wanting to put the past behind her. What she didn't expect on her first day as a deputy in the Sheriff's department was to be working a serial killer case, and a disturbing one at that. What she expected even less was to meet a man who will challenge everything her childhood taught her about men.Levi Black knows what it's like to watch the woman you love die, he's been there twice before and it sucks, which is why he took himself out of circulation, flirting is fine—fun even—but anything deeper risks your heart. Then he meets Sydney. He can see in her eyes that she's battling some pretty rough demons, and getting involved with a cop might be more than he's prepared to risk, especially with an unpredictable serial killer stalking the town. less

Perception is truth.Renee Miller sacrificed over and over again in her relationship with Will Black, and then when she needed him the most he wasn't there for her. Now she's back in River's End and Will is determined to win her back, only she's not the same person she was when they were together. Her world has been tilted on its axis and she has no idea how to right it... morePerception is truth.Renee Miller sacrificed over and over again in her relationship with Will Black, and then when she needed him the most he wasn't there for her. Now she's back in River's End and Will is determined to win her back, only she's not the same person she was when they were together. Her world has been tilted on its axis and she has no idea how to right it.Will knows that he messed up when he didn't give Renee what she needed, instead doing what he thought was best, but he is desperate for a second chance. This time he is determined to put her first, show her with words and actions how much he loves her. When Renee's life is threatened and it becomes clear someone is targeting her he now faces two threats to reclaiming the woman he adores, a killer and her lack of trust in him. less

Trust is fragile.Mia Taylor-Black loves her job as the head of the River's End search and rescue team. When the children of the town start going missing, turning up unharmed in the forest, she starts feeling like someone is watching her. She's been there before, had a stalker whose reign of terror ended up costing her everything, and the idea of going back to that dark time in her life terrifies her.Julian Black loves his wife but guilt over not protecting her tore them apart... moreTrust is fragile.Mia Taylor-Black loves her job as the head of the River's End search and rescue team. When the children of the town start going missing, turning up unharmed in the forest, she starts feeling like someone is watching her. She's been there before, had a stalker whose reign of terror ended up costing her everything, and the idea of going back to that dark time in her life terrifies her.Julian Black loves his wife but guilt over not protecting her tore them apart. Seeing his brother get a second chance with the woman he loves makes him hope that he might get that same chance with Mia. He knows it won't be easy to regain her trust, but nothing worth having in life is easy and he vows that nothing and no one is going to stop him from reclaiming his marriage. less