Rough Edges Series by Ashley Zakrzewski

The last thing Tessa Rogers needs or wants, is a hero.When single mom Tessa's apartment burns down, she's left with nothing but ashes and nowhere to go.Hunky firefighter Damon Jackson has been battling depression since his wife's passing, but he still has an enormous heart and offers Tessa and her daughter a place to stay.Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but the proximity has them quickly falling for one another, flaws and all... moreThe last thing Tessa Rogers needs or wants, is a hero.When single mom Tessa's apartment burns down, she's left with nothing but ashes and nowhere to go.Hunky firefighter Damon Jackson has been battling depression since his wife's passing, but he still has an enormous heart and offers Tessa and her daughter a place to stay.Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but the proximity has them quickly falling for one another, flaws and all.Tessa always promised herself she'd never fall for a firefighter - not after losing her dad to that heroic profession. And Damon is afraid to open his heart again.Will she be able to help Damon, or will the depression and grief be too much? less

He finally found “the one” but now she has no memory of him.Liam Jackson, a Grapevine firefighter, has always longed for his happily ever after. He dreams of becoming a father, but all the women he dates want nothing serious.Until he meets chemistry teacher Harper Davis. She's relocated to Texas following her parents' deaths and is trying to settle in to her new surroundings... moreHe finally found “the one” but now she has no memory of him.Liam Jackson, a Grapevine firefighter, has always longed for his happily ever after. He dreams of becoming a father, but all the women he dates want nothing serious.Until he meets chemistry teacher Harper Davis. She's relocated to Texas following her parents' deaths and is trying to settle in to her new surroundings.When Liam and Harper meet, their connection is instantaneous, but their idyllic life together suddenly shatters when an attack leaves her in a coma. Harper awakens with no memory of her parents' passing, moving to Texas, or meeting Liam.Liam’s determination to rebuild their relationship is like no other, and the doctors say her memories should come back. But what if they don’t? Will Harper fall in love with him all over again, or will he lose the love of his life? less

Eight years is a long time, but some feelings never fade…When former foster kid and perpetual misfit Hazel Grey left Grapevine to follow her dream of studying Law at Harvard, it felt like the right thing to do. Even though it meant turning down the proposal of the only guy she ever loved.Aiden Jackson has never forgotten the only girl that took him seriously instead of just treating him like a dumb jock, the one who stayed by his side the night his mother died to help him through his grief... moreEight years is a long time, but some feelings never fade…When former foster kid and perpetual misfit Hazel Grey left Grapevine to follow her dream of studying Law at Harvard, it felt like the right thing to do. Even though it meant turning down the proposal of the only guy she ever loved.Aiden Jackson has never forgotten the only girl that took him seriously instead of just treating him like a dumb jock, the one who stayed by his side the night his mother died to help him through his grief.Now it's eight years later and not a single day has gone by where they haven't thought of one another. When Hazel comes back to town, the chemistry between them burns as bright as ever, but will that be enough or will old hurts from the past be too much for even love to overcome? less

Love can blossom when you least expect it.When construction worker turned firefighter Jeremy Grey is faced with the difficult decision to put his father in a facility due to his progressing Alzheimer’s, he’s left wondering if he made the right choice.When Raquel Hargrove steps into the picture as his father’s caregiver, the attraction is there, but he has no time to even think about pursuing a relationship with the responsibility of his father’s health in his hands... moreLove can blossom when you least expect it.When construction worker turned firefighter Jeremy Grey is faced with the difficult decision to put his father in a facility due to his progressing Alzheimer’s, he’s left wondering if he made the right choice.When Raquel Hargrove steps into the picture as his father’s caregiver, the attraction is there, but he has no time to even think about pursuing a relationship with the responsibility of his father’s health in his hands.Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but the proximity has them quickly falling for one another, flaws and all. Raquel always promised herself she’d never fall for a family member of one of her patients – not after what happened to her boss.Will she be able to help Jeremy cope, or will the depression and grief of his father’s disease be too much? less

The last thing Vanessa needs or wants is to settle down.When single mom Vanessa’s hair salon burns down, she left with nothing but ashes and outstanding debt.Hunky Firefighter Brodie Hill has been waiting patiently for his second chance. When he responds to a call, and arrives to find her outside, things take a turn. It’s been ten years since they had last seen each other.Will they reconnect and rekindle an old flame or will Vanessa’s reluctance to settle down throw a wrench is their love story?

He’s only got one thing on his mind, but all she can focus on is him.Non Traditional College student Leslie Porter is beautiful, blonde and recently inherited some money after her grandfather’s death. The last thing she wants is a distraction, even if it comes in the form of a handsome, muscular man who looks enticing in a firefighter uniform.Grapevine Firefighter Tristan Baylor signs up to finish his business degree, and his studies are important to him... moreHe’s only got one thing on his mind, but all she can focus on is him.Non Traditional College student Leslie Porter is beautiful, blonde and recently inherited some money after her grandfather’s death. The last thing she wants is a distraction, even if it comes in the form of a handsome, muscular man who looks enticing in a firefighter uniform.Grapevine Firefighter Tristan Baylor signs up to finish his business degree, and his studies are important to him. When the first day of classes roll around, his eyes can’t help but stare at Leslie. He knows he needs to take college seriously and focus on his studies, but he’s not getting any younger.Will Leslie let him conquer her walls or will Tristan be able to show her that he is the man she so desperately needs? less