Birch Police Department Series by April Canavan

ParkerI can’t escape the past no matter how fast or how far I run.I’m broken and damaged, and nothing will change that.Not after my husband died overseas and I was left alone.All I can do is keep moving forward.But what I don’t expect is one cop in particular to get under my skin.Making me want something more.He hates me.Everywhere I turn, he’s there, watching me.Waiting for me to screw up.Again.I’m not going to give up, though.Not when I finally found something that makes me happy... moreParkerI can’t escape the past no matter how fast or how far I run.I’m broken and damaged, and nothing will change that.Not after my husband died overseas and I was left alone.All I can do is keep moving forward.But what I don’t expect is one cop in particular to get under my skin.Making me want something more.He hates me.Everywhere I turn, he’s there, watching me.Waiting for me to screw up.Again.I’m not going to give up, though.Not when I finally found something that makes me happy.I know how short life can be and I’m not backing down.Remy Townsend doesn’t stand a chance once I make up my mind.After all, we grew up together.And I know every button to press to get what I want.RemyOne drunken promise is going to ruin my life.I told him I’d watch out for his wife if he died.The task was easy enough when I was overseas.All I had to do was send a letter, or make a phone call.But coming home and seeing her will be my undoing.She’s everywhere I go.Everywhere I turn.Now, I can’t take my eyes off her even when I want to.Keeping her safe means I have to stay away.Because the thoughts going through my head ...Well they’re enough to send me straight to hell.Parker Hayes is quickly invading every aspect of my life.One drunken promise… That’s what it always circles back to.I’ve been trained to go balls to the wall with every mission.Never back down. Never surrender. Never walk away.Even if what we have becomes collateral damage. less

KennedyI stayed away.Even though it crushed me.Because that’s what he wanted.I distanced myself from the man I love.I moved on, or so I told the world.Went through the motions, and smiled when I wanted to cry.Then chaos flashes into my life, destroying everything in its path.It’s time to face facts.Lincoln Hayes is the only one I trust.The only one who keeps the nightmares at bay.LincI love her.Thoughts of her came with every bullet that flew past my head overseas... moreKennedyI stayed away.Even though it crushed me.Because that’s what he wanted.I distanced myself from the man I love.I moved on, or so I told the world.Went through the motions, and smiled when I wanted to cry.Then chaos flashes into my life, destroying everything in its path.It’s time to face facts.Lincoln Hayes is the only one I trust.The only one who keeps the nightmares at bay.LincI love her.Thoughts of her came with every bullet that flew past my head overseas.Every night, I dream about her and what we could have had.She’s the only reason I came home.The reason I stay, even though the very sight of her is torture.After my brother died in my arms, everything changed.I’m damaged. Broken.She deserves so much more than I could ever be.I’ll forever want the life I can never have.That doesn’t mean that I won’t watch her six.Boots on the ground, active and ready.I’ll take out any threat she faces.No matter the cost… because I’m not strong enough to lose her again. less

EmmaYou can do it.The last words my brother ever said to me.I’ve got one chance to prove him right.And nothing is going to stop me.Not my friends or family, who think I’m crazy.Not even a tall, sexy cop, armed with a glare that melts panties.Too bad I don’t have time to go to war with him.Because I could think of a dozen different ways to bring him to his knees.I can’t afford to pay the price of failure.But the way he looks at me…Makes me want to break every promise I’ve ever made... moreEmmaYou can do it.The last words my brother ever said to me.I’ve got one chance to prove him right.And nothing is going to stop me.Not my friends or family, who think I’m crazy.Not even a tall, sexy cop, armed with a glare that melts panties.Too bad I don’t have time to go to war with him.Because I could think of a dozen different ways to bring him to his knees.I can’t afford to pay the price of failure.But the way he looks at me…Makes me want to break every promise I’ve ever made.DominicShe’s a goddamn menace.Wrecking me with tears and a mission I sure as shit relate to.I want to help her, but some lines shouldn’t be crossed.Nothing she says will change that.She’s on a mission, but so am I.And she’s my target.We both know she doesn’t stand a chance.But while my eyes are on her…I can’t see the threat on the horizon.There’s only one option, and I’ve got to bite the bullet to get it done.Emma Hayes doesn’t know it yet, but she’s mine. less

ChloeA folded up flag is all that remains.My brother lost overseas.And every single day, I face the man responsible.The man who couldn’t save him.I know he’s watching me.He owes me, and he knows it.So when I claim the debt, I don’t expect a fight.Especially not one that leads to the best sex I’ve ever had.Now I just have to convince him to let me go.Because I’m not strong enough to walk away.IanThe sight of her holding that flag will haunt me until the day I die.One night. One mistake... moreChloeA folded up flag is all that remains.My brother lost overseas.And every single day, I face the man responsible.The man who couldn’t save him.I know he’s watching me.He owes me, and he knows it.So when I claim the debt, I don’t expect a fight.Especially not one that leads to the best sex I’ve ever had.Now I just have to convince him to let me go.Because I’m not strong enough to walk away.IanThe sight of her holding that flag will haunt me until the day I die.One night. One mistake. One failed mission.Two families ruined forever.The right thing to do is walk away.Especially when I see rage in her eyes.She doesn’t need the trouble I’ll bring her way.There’s only one thing I’m good for.And it sure as hell doesn’t include fixing her problems.With my expertise, I can break her down and tear her apart.I just can’t put her back together again.But she’s in my blood, and I can’t let her go.She might be shattered and broken, but I never wanted her perfect.I just want her. less

TeriSilence.That’s all I had from him for years.Broken promises.Dreams of a life we should have had.Except he left me behind.And then he showed up, scarred and broken.I can’t save him.Hell, I can’t even save myself.When he promises me the world, I know he’s full of shit.But that doesn’t stop me from letting him in.From hoping he’s not going to break me again.LoganI made promise after promise.Broke every single one of them without looking back.Okay, that’s a lie... moreTeriSilence.That’s all I had from him for years.Broken promises.Dreams of a life we should have had.Except he left me behind.And then he showed up, scarred and broken.I can’t save him.Hell, I can’t even save myself.When he promises me the world, I know he’s full of shit.But that doesn’t stop me from letting him in.From hoping he’s not going to break me again.LoganI made promise after promise.Broke every single one of them without looking back.Okay, that’s a lie.I looked back, and I made damned sure she never loved anyone else.She’s always belonged to me.I know I’m not a good man.I may be dense, but I’m not a f*cking idiot.When I get the chance to have her, I take it.Her kiss. Her smell. The way she screams my name.In the dark pit of my life, she’s the only salvation.And I’ll destroy anything that tries to take her from me again. less