Hart's Ridge Series by Elizabeth Bright

This town might not be big enough for both of them…Emma Andrews despises Eli Carter. The way he betrayed her trust and arrested her father was unforgiveable. But that was eight years ago. Now, with her dad about to be released, she will make Hart’s Ridge a real home for him—even if she must become mayor to do it. The only thing standing in her way? Her annoyingly sexy, best-friend-turned-enemy, Eli. There’s nothing Eli loves more than his small town…except maybe Emma... moreThis town might not be big enough for both of them…Emma Andrews despises Eli Carter. The way he betrayed her trust and arrested her father was unforgiveable. But that was eight years ago. Now, with her dad about to be released, she will make Hart’s Ridge a real home for him—even if she must become mayor to do it. The only thing standing in her way? Her annoyingly sexy, best-friend-turned-enemy, Eli. There’s nothing Eli loves more than his small town…except maybe Emma. He knows he’ll incur her wrath when he decides to run for mayor, but he’ll take anger over indifference any day. So, he’ll give her the fight of her life, and if he’s lucky, he’ll win a lot more than an election—he’ll win back the woman he’s loved since kindergarten.The battle for Hart’s Ridge is about to heat up in a big way. When the dust settles, are Eli and Emma headed to happily ever after, or heartbreak?Make Me Love You, book one in the Hart's Ridge series, is a lightly angsty, steamy contemporary romance featuring a strong heroine who knows how to hold a grudge, and the determined cop who’ll stop at nothing to win her love. less

He’s my best friend’s older brother. I might be a walking disaster, but I know how to keep my hands to myself. Right?It was a typical Friday night for me. Lock myself out of my house after having too much to drink? Check. Steal a police horse? Sure, why not. Spend the night with my best friend’s older brother? Um…I’ve made some pretty bad choices in my life. My ex-husband being the worst of them. Hart’s Ridge is a chance to start over. Do better. I’m determined to get it right this time... moreHe’s my best friend’s older brother. I might be a walking disaster, but I know how to keep my hands to myself. Right?It was a typical Friday night for me. Lock myself out of my house after having too much to drink? Check. Steal a police horse? Sure, why not. Spend the night with my best friend’s older brother? Um…I’ve made some pretty bad choices in my life. My ex-husband being the worst of them. Hart’s Ridge is a chance to start over. Do better. I’m determined to get it right this time. I know what it's like to lose my family in a breakup. I won't let that happen with my best friend.Michael says I can trust him. He’s not a liar and he doesn’t cheat. But he doesn’t understand.It’s not him I can’t trust.I can't trust myself. less