Baytown Heroes Series by Maryann Jordan

Ryan Coates does it all. Single dad with an ex who needs a reminder to spend time with their kids. Chief of the Baytown Station of the Virginia Marine Police. Sergeant at Arms for the local American Legion. Son. Brother. Coach. Friend.What he’s not doing is looking for a woman to add to his already busy life.Then he met her. Again.She’s the new doctor in town. And she remembers Ryan. Two years younger than him, she used to write his name encircled with a heart in her high school notebooks... moreRyan Coates does it all. Single dad with an ex who needs a reminder to spend time with their kids. Chief of the Baytown Station of the Virginia Marine Police. Sergeant at Arms for the local American Legion. Son. Brother. Coach. Friend.What he’s not doing is looking for a woman to add to his already busy life.Then he met her. Again.She’s the new doctor in town. And she remembers Ryan. Two years younger than him, she used to write his name encircled with a heart in her high school notebooks. A lot of years have passed, and she’s not the same girl with the shy crush.What she’s not doing is looking for a man to add to her already busy life.But when their jobs cross paths, they discover that working together might give them a chance at love after all.A Baytown Boys sub-series.Keeping the waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense. less

He knew how hard it was to follow in his brother’s footsteps.Joseph Newman may have followed in his older brother into the military and now into a law-enforcement career, but that’s where they were different. Wyatt was a police chief, serious, now married, and someone the community looked up to. Joseph enjoyed a beer with friends, loved a good joke, and didn’t mind playing the field. Until he met her… the shy woman who barely spoke. And something told him, she needed a hero... moreHe knew how hard it was to follow in his brother’s footsteps.Joseph Newman may have followed in his older brother into the military and now into a law-enforcement career, but that’s where they were different. Wyatt was a police chief, serious, now married, and someone the community looked up to. Joseph enjoyed a beer with friends, loved a good joke, and didn’t mind playing the field. Until he met her… the shy woman who barely spoke. And something told him, she needed a hero. But was he the man for the job?She knew how hard it was to break away from family.Shiloh Wallen, the newest waitress at the Seafood Shack, worked hard, kept to herself, just happy to have a job that afforded her the independence she’d never had. All she wanted was to feel normal while flying under the radar so her family couldn’t find her. But the smiles of the handsome Joseph always made her feel special even if she knew he gave them freely to everyone. But he was law enforcement… someone she couldn’t have.When her past comes back to haunt her, he wants to be the hero she needs. But maybe, she’ll also find that a hero lies inside of her, as well.A Baytown Boys sub-series.Keeping the waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense. less

The first time they met, they didn't like each other.The second time they met, they vowed to stay away from each other.The third time they met…Sometimes, the third time is the charm.Jared’s bad mood had him snap at the beautiful woman on the beach. After another run-in with the rude man, she decided to keep her distance. Of course, in a small town, that was harder to do than she thought it would be... moreThe first time they met, they didn't like each other.The second time they met, they vowed to stay away from each other.The third time they met…Sometimes, the third time is the charm.Jared’s bad mood had him snap at the beautiful woman on the beach. After another run-in with the rude man, she decided to keep her distance. Of course, in a small town, that was harder to do than she thought it would be. Especially since he worked for the Virginia Marine Police, and she was a water analyzer for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.But when he has an accident, she’s the one to rush in to help. And when she discovers a dead body, he vows to protect her no matter what.Yeah… the third time was the charm for two people to find love.A Baytown Boys sub-series.Keeping the waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense. less

Seeing the beautiful woman on the bridge sent a shock straight through Andy's heart.Finding out she was the girl he'd tormented in high school sent a shock straight through his gut.Looks like he has his work cut out for him to convince her that he's changed in the past twelve years.Andy works for the Virginia Marine Police and rescues a beautiful woman from the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay... moreSeeing the beautiful woman on the bridge sent a shock straight through Andy's heart.Finding out she was the girl he'd tormented in high school sent a shock straight through his gut.Looks like he has his work cut out for him to convince her that he's changed in the past twelve years.Andy works for the Virginia Marine Police and rescues a beautiful woman from the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay. But when he discovers that she is the girl he used to tease in high school, he vows to show her the man he's become.Ivy can't believe that just as she returns to Baytown to work, the one boy she considered to be a jerk turns out to be the handsome man who saved her from drowning. Determined to show gratitude without giving an inch, it doesn't take long for her to find out the man is no longer the same boy she remembered.Now, she's in the middle of danger and the man she's fallen for might be the only one to save her again. less

Jose Martinez isn’t looking for love.Not that he’s opposed to falling in love. And God knows, his mother is desperate for him to find a good woman to marry and start a family with. But he’s waiting for sparks, not willing to settle for less. Plus with his career in full swing, and a house to work on… finding love isn’t top of his list right now.Jose is about to find out that life doesn’t always go as planned... moreJose Martinez isn’t looking for love.Not that he’s opposed to falling in love. And God knows, his mother is desperate for him to find a good woman to marry and start a family with. But he’s waiting for sparks, not willing to settle for less. Plus with his career in full swing, and a house to work on… finding love isn’t top of his list right now.Jose is about to find out that life doesn’t always go as planned.When a woman he’s never met comes to town with a surprise, his world is about to turn upside down. He just might discover that when fate intervenes and plans change, that’s when life gets interesting… and sparks light up. less

Joanne Norris was hopeful she’d find love one day, but the disastrous blind dates her mother arranged weren’t getting her any closer.Then she met him.Bryce Townsend had good friends, a job he loved, and four rescue cats, but no one special to share his life with.Then he met her.It looks like love may have struck.But when a body is discovered and Joanne is targeted, it will take more than love to keep her safe.A Baytown Boys sub-series... moreJoanne Norris was hopeful she’d find love one day, but the disastrous blind dates her mother arranged weren’t getting her any closer.Then she met him.Bryce Townsend had good friends, a job he loved, and four rescue cats, but no one special to share his life with.Then he met her.It looks like love may have struck.But when a body is discovered and Joanne is targeted, it will take more than love to keep her safe.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small-town romantic suspense.Scenes and language similar to an R-rated movie. 18+ readers only. (come on, kids... read books for you... once you're 18, you can binge all my books!) less

They were friends.Detective Sam Shackley had known Hayley for years. She was the wife of his best friend. But when tragedy struck, he vowed to protect her and her children. Their friendship helped them through the worst of times. But eventually, he needed to give her the space to move on if she wanted. It was the hardest thing he’d ever done.Then they became more than friends.Hayley realized when Sam moved away, he was the only man she wanted to be with... moreThey were friends.Detective Sam Shackley had known Hayley for years. She was the wife of his best friend. But when tragedy struck, he vowed to protect her and her children. Their friendship helped them through the worst of times. But eventually, he needed to give her the space to move on if she wanted. It was the hardest thing he’d ever done.Then they became more than friends.Hayley realized when Sam moved away, he was the only man she wanted to be with. So, when he asked her to join him on the beautiful Eastern Shore, she and her children couldn’t wait to move there.But a macabre discovery by the children in the back yard puts them all in danger. An old murder threatens the safety of his family. After all they’d been through, he was determined to keep them safe. So he called upon his fellow detectives to help solve an old case to ensure his family found their happily ever after.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense. less

Detective Aaron Bergstrom didn't consider himself a player… he just wasn't sure he believed in love.Belinda Crowder was a wedding photographer… she firmly believed in happily ever afters.Insta-love when they met? No way.Second-chance romance? Nope, not this either.When it was finally their time… disaster struck. And now that he'd found the person who put the ‘real’ in real love, he wasn't about to let someone threaten her... moreDetective Aaron Bergstrom didn't consider himself a player… he just wasn't sure he believed in love.Belinda Crowder was a wedding photographer… she firmly believed in happily ever afters.Insta-love when they met? No way.Second-chance romance? Nope, not this either.When it was finally their time… disaster struck. And now that he'd found the person who put the ‘real’ in real love, he wasn't about to let someone threaten her.But it was a race against time for the detective to find out who might want to harm her… and why.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense. less

Misunderstanding. Miscommunication. Misconception.Brad hoped the night of fun with the beautiful baker would turn into something more. Too bad she came with drama he didn’t have time for.Bess wanted to break her streak of bad decisions when it came to men. Too bad the handsome detective was a jerk like the rest of them.But for Brad and Bess, it would take time… and a crime… to bring them back together... moreMisunderstanding. Miscommunication. Misconception.Brad hoped the night of fun with the beautiful baker would turn into something more. Too bad she came with drama he didn’t have time for.Bess wanted to break her streak of bad decisions when it came to men. Too bad the handsome detective was a jerk like the rest of them.But for Brad and Bess, it would take time… and a crime… to bring them back together. And now they had a chance to put all their misses behind them and discover that the hero they were both holding out for was each other.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense. less

Entranced. Enchanted. And now… the enemy?From the moment Mark laid eyes on Karen, she captivated him. A single date was all it took to leave him utterly enchanted. But when duty called, and he had to bring her in for questioning, her piercing glare branded him as the enemy—a look that shook him to the core.As a dedicated detective and a loving single father to his little boy, Mark’s life was already complicated... moreEntranced. Enchanted. And now… the enemy?From the moment Mark laid eyes on Karen, she captivated him. A single date was all it took to leave him utterly enchanted. But when duty called, and he had to bring her in for questioning, her piercing glare branded him as the enemy—a look that shook him to the core.As a dedicated detective and a loving single father to his little boy, Mark’s life was already complicated. Falling for Karen, a fiercely independent nurse and mother of two spirited daughters, was never part of the plan. Yet, against all odds, their connection blossomed into something undeniable. Together, they discovered their hearts were deep enough to heal old wounds and strong enough to unite their busy, chaotic worlds.But their love faces challenges neither saw coming. Mysterious thefts at the homes of some of her patients, two neglected children in desperate need of a home, and a thief threatening Karen’s safety turn their budding romance into a fight for survival. Mark will stop at nothing to protect the woman who’s stolen his heart—and the family they’re daring to build together.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense.**Scenes and language similar to what you would find in an R-rated movie. 18+ readers only. less

True heroes aren’t just the ones who run into danger but also those who stand strong in the face of it.On Virginia’s quiet Eastern Shore, two unsung heroes find themselves drawn together by duty and a growing connection neither expected.Detective Jeremy Pickett thrives on the rush of high-stakes investigations, his charm as disarming as his determination. But when he meets Dr... moreTrue heroes aren’t just the ones who run into danger but also those who stand strong in the face of it.On Virginia’s quiet Eastern Shore, two unsung heroes find themselves drawn together by duty and a growing connection neither expected.Detective Jeremy Pickett thrives on the rush of high-stakes investigations, his charm as disarming as his determination. But when he meets Dr. Cora Wadsworth, the reserved and brilliant Medical Examiner who’s immune to his easy charisma, Jeremy finds himself unexpectedly intrigued.Cora, an introvert by nature, traded the chaos of big-city life for the solace of the shore, intent on leaving her past behind. Yet, as she works alongside Jeremy to unravel a mysterious death, her guarded exterior begins to crack, revealing the courage and compassion that make her a hero in her own right.When an unassuming autopsy uncovers a deadly secret, Cora becomes the target of someone desperate to hide the truth. When Cora faces a dangerous situation, Jeremy confronts the depths of his feelings. Racing against time, he must save the woman who’s become far more than a colleague—and protect the love he never saw coming.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense. less

He’s dedicated to protecting his county. She’s devoted to caring for its most vulnerable. When danger strikes close to home, their worlds collide in ways neither saw coming.Pete Bolton doesn’t say much—he lets his work as a drug task force detective do the talking. But behind his quiet strength is a man burdened by the toll of stopping the influx of drugs and gangs in their county.Angie Brown has a heart for the forgotten... moreHe’s dedicated to protecting his county. She’s devoted to caring for its most vulnerable. When danger strikes close to home, their worlds collide in ways neither saw coming.Pete Bolton doesn’t say much—he lets his work as a drug task force detective do the talking. But behind his quiet strength is a man burdened by the toll of stopping the influx of drugs and gangs in their county.Angie Brown has a heart for the forgotten. As the director of aging services in the rural Eastern Shore, she’s used to juggling broken systems, budget cuts, and the quiet dignity of the people she serves.As Pete and Angie navigate a growing web of danger that threatens to snare the youth he works with and the elderly she protects, they’ll have to confront more than just the darkness closing in.Sometimes, the hardest battles aren’t the ones fought with guns or badges… but those waged in the heart.Gripping, heartfelt, and steeped in the soul of small-town America, More Than a Hero is a romantic suspense that proves love can take root even in the shadow of danger.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small-town romantic suspenseGrumpy/SunshineSmall-town romantic suspenseProtector heroCommunity-centered heroineFound familyStoic hero with a soft spot for her less

She fell for the hero… but between the investigation, interruptions, and intimidation, they almost ended before they had a chance to truly begin.Legal Aid attorney Sandra O'Neill thought she was just helping contractors understand their billing agreements. But when she discovers a pattern that points to massive money laundering, her quiet life on Virginia's Eastern Shore explodes into chaos... moreShe fell for the hero… but between the investigation, interruptions, and intimidation, they almost ended before they had a chance to truly begin.Legal Aid attorney Sandra O'Neill thought she was just helping contractors understand their billing agreements. But when she discovers a pattern that points to massive money laundering, her quiet life on Virginia's Eastern Shore explodes into chaos.Eastern Shore DTF Captain Terry Bunswick has spent years building a safe haven for his two children after his ex-wife chose career over family. The last thing he needs is to fall for the sexy, brilliant, determined lawyer who's stumbled into the middle of his drug task force's case. But Sandra's courage and the way she lights up around his kids make it impossible to keep his distance.As Sandra digs deeper into the construction empire, the threats escalate with each new discovery. With cartel money flowing through luxury home contracts, Sandra becomes a target before Terry and his detectives can find the evidence they need.But when she protects his children, he knows that she’s the hero he’s fallen for.A gripping romantic suspense that proves sometimes the greatest risk is opening your heart.A Baytown Boys sub-series.The Virginia Marine Police and the North Heron Sheriff’s Department - Keeping the county and waterways of the Eastern Shore of Virginia safe, follow along as they find love. Small town romantic suspense less