Granite Falls Series by Cynthia Cooke

Small-Town Second-Chance Sweet RomanceA single dad must fight with all he has to keep his newborn daughter, even if it means accepting help from the woman who broke his heart when she left him.Nick Carr takes one look at his newborn baby girl and knows he’ll do anything to keep her. His baby’s mother didn’t survive the delivery, and now her well-connected and influential parents are fighting him for custody... moreSmall-Town Second-Chance Sweet RomanceA single dad must fight with all he has to keep his newborn daughter, even if it means accepting help from the woman who broke his heart when she left him.Nick Carr takes one look at his newborn baby girl and knows he’ll do anything to keep her. His baby’s mother didn’t survive the delivery, and now her well-connected and influential parents are fighting him for custody.Seven years earlier, Gillian Barnes broke Nick’s heart when she left Granite Falls and married another. At the time, she didn’t want to come back to the small town of Granite Falls, and he never wanted to leave. Now, she’s returned. Her life is in shambles. Her husband’s in jail awaiting trial; her body’s battered from a car accident, and her heart is broken from the loss of a child.Gillian isn’t sure what to do with the rest of her life, but she suddenly knows what she’s going to do right then. She’s going to help Nick fight for his baby. Only her husband has other plans. After being released from jail, he’s tying up loose ends and rebuilding his life along with his criminal enterprise. He’s not going to let Gillian go.Grief can tear people apart, and it can stitch them back together. As Gillian and Nick begin to heal, they find their purpose. Gillian won’t let Nick lose his child. Nick won’t let Gillian’s husband take her away from him again.Together, they find the love they once shared, but can they trust it enough to let it save them?Can that love give them what it takes to fight against all odds and build the family they’ve both been longing for? less

In a moment of passion, Samantha throws caution to the wind, realizes her fondest dream, and conceives a lie that will be her biggest obstacle to finding true love.After one secret night together, Ben Dearborn, the boy next door who Sam’s always loved left town, leaving Sam pregnant and alone. As the years pass, she creates a new life for her and her son, working for the Dearborn family jewelry business... moreIn a moment of passion, Samantha throws caution to the wind, realizes her fondest dream, and conceives a lie that will be her biggest obstacle to finding true love.After one secret night together, Ben Dearborn, the boy next door who Sam’s always loved left town, leaving Sam pregnant and alone. As the years pass, she creates a new life for her and her son, working for the Dearborn family jewelry business. Now, she receives a scholarship, and an opportunity to realize her dreams outside of Granite Falls.Before she goes, tragedy strikes the Dearborn family, bringing Ben back home.Six years ago, after finding his brother in bed with his fiancée, Robin, Ben left Granite Falls and built a successful advertising career across the country. After a car crash kills his brother and lands his father in the hospital, his mother needs his help. He returns, only to discover his brother’s death wasn’t an accident and the family business is in trouble.Against Sam’s better judgment, she helps Ben learn about the Dearborn family business. The Dearborns have done so much for her over the years, she wants to help them. As she and Ben get closer, she can no longer keep her secret, and tells Ben the truth—he’s Jamie’s father.Ben doesn’t remember their night together. He was in a bad place after finding his brother and Robin together. How can he be a father in Granite Falls? He has a career waiting for him across the country. In a panic, he returns to California only to discover how empty his life is. He realizes he wants more than a career, he wants a family. He leaves his job and returns to Granite Falls, hoping Sam will forgive him, but Sam is missing.Someone is willing to kill to cover their tracks. In his search for Sam, Ben digs into who may have killed his brother, and has been stealing from the family business. He has been given a second chance to make things right for his family, and for Sam. Will he take it, or will fear shatter his dreams? Only by working together and trusting in one another can these two discover who the killer is, before he strikes again, and find the happily ever after they’ve both been longing for.About Granite Falls!Granite Falls seems like the perfect small town, filled with friendships, love and laughter, and just enough intrigue to keep it interesting. But not everything is what it seems, secrets and danger lurk around every corner. Finding Home is the third book in the Granite Falls series where light always shines through the darkness and happily ever afters can always be found.If you like small-town heroes, strong heroines not afraid to look danger in the eye, then you'll love Cynthia Cooke's page-turning, heartwarming, sweet romance series Granite Falls. Buy Finding Home today! less

A witness to her best friend’s brutal murder, Callie must remember who the killer is and stop him from coming after her again.After a vicious attack at her bakery leaves Callie Andrews in the hospital and her best friend and business partner dead, Callie wakes certain her friend’s husband is her killer, but can’t remember why. Hiding out in the small town of Granite Falls under the protection of small-town sheriff, Josh Halloway, she thinks she's safe. But even in small towns, danger lurks... moreA witness to her best friend’s brutal murder, Callie must remember who the killer is and stop him from coming after her again.After a vicious attack at her bakery leaves Callie Andrews in the hospital and her best friend and business partner dead, Callie wakes certain her friend’s husband is her killer, but can’t remember why. Hiding out in the small town of Granite Falls under the protection of small-town sheriff, Josh Halloway, she thinks she's safe. But even in small towns, danger lurks.Josh has been battling a hidden threat. Someone has been making and distributing drugs in his small town, and people are starting to die. Who is really after Callie? What if her memories are wrong? Danger lurks around every corner, and they have no idea where it will come from next. less

Jacquie Halloway is a cop who guards her heart as strictly as she guards her sidearm. Only now she's forced to work with Chase McKenzie, the man who left her eight years earlier and never returned. Jacquie recovered and built a life without him, only now he's back, and she's in trouble, and worse his brother might be the one responsible... moreJacquie Halloway is a cop who guards her heart as strictly as she guards her sidearm. Only now she's forced to work with Chase McKenzie, the man who left her eight years earlier and never returned. Jacquie recovered and built a life without him, only now he's back, and she's in trouble, and worse his brother might be the one responsible.As the founder and owner of Guardian Securities, Chase's job is protecting his clients, but now he's asked to protect Jacquie Halloway, the woman he once loved and left. Since he's been gone, danger has moved into the small town he and Jacquie grew up in. The town he was forced to leave to protect his brother. The town he swore he'd never return to. Only now, his brother is at the heart of the drug crimes happening in Granite Falls, and Jacquie is in the crosshairs of a killer.Can he stop his brother, and save Jacquie without losing his heart again? less

Surviving against all odds: A woman's fight against human traffickers!Having lost his wife in a tragic car accident, Jonathan Halloway, an EMT, can’t seem to find solace in anything. Desperate for a distraction from his pain, he takes a backpacking trip along the Appalachian trail.But instead of finding peace, he finds Amy running for her life from human traffickers hot on her trail... moreSurviving against all odds: A woman's fight against human traffickers!Having lost his wife in a tragic car accident, Jonathan Halloway, an EMT, can’t seem to find solace in anything. Desperate for a distraction from his pain, he takes a backpacking trip along the Appalachian trail.But instead of finding peace, he finds Amy running for her life from human traffickers hot on her trail. Jonathan is hesitant to help her, but his military training and instinct as an EMT soon take over and he agrees to keep her safe.As they battle the treacherous wilderness and the ever-present danger of their pursuers, Jonathan must confront his guilt over his wife's death and help Amy rescue her best friend from the traffickers. Amidst their struggles, they seek each other's help to move forward.Will they be able to outwit their predators in time or will the traffickers be their undoing?Their survival hangs in the balance in this story of courage and fighting for love set against the stunning Appalachian mountains. less

"Love, danger, and second chances - will Lucy trust her heart to the firefighter who never stopped loving her?" In the tight-knit Halloway family of First Responders, Jared Halloway is a courageous firefighter and the town's most eligible bachelor. His heart, once captivated by the spirited Lucy Palmer, was left shattered. But when Lucy finds herself hunted by a relentless predator, Jared’s unbreakable sense of duty forces him to protect her... more"Love, danger, and second chances - will Lucy trust her heart to the firefighter who never stopped loving her?" In the tight-knit Halloway family of First Responders, Jared Halloway is a courageous firefighter and the town's most eligible bachelor. His heart, once captivated by the spirited Lucy Palmer, was left shattered. But when Lucy finds herself hunted by a relentless predator, Jared’s unbreakable sense of duty forces him to protect her.As danger closes in, Jared and Lucy are thrown together, confronting the past and the raw emotions that still linger between them. The chemistry between them is undeniable as the past comes rushing back for them both.In this riveting romantic suspense, Jared and Lucy must risk everything to stay safe. Join them on a gripping journey of love, danger, and redemption as they discover that sometimes, surrendering to love is the only way to truly protect the heart. About Granite Falls! Granite Falls seems like the perfect small town, filled with friendships, love and laughter, and just enough intrigue to keep it interesting. But not everything is what it seems, secrets and danger lurk around every corner. If you like a little danger mixed in with your love, then Granite Falls in the town for you. less