Cook County Series by Shylyn Ray

After a failed bodyguarding assignment, the last thing Presley West wants is to save a damsel in distress, but the spunky woman he finds standing on the side of the interstate in the pouring rain brings out his protective instincts.Amber Barlow ran from the clutches of a demon, and into the arms of an angel. But the closer she gets to her guardian cowboy, the more her fear grows, because a gentleman like Presley could never want a woman with a past as soiled as hers.

Chance Masters was her hero…He held her the night her mother died, taught her how to defend herself, and saved her from a raging bull. But when Kenzie Calhoun confessed her love for Chance just after her eighteenth birthday, he broke her heart and fled.Now ten years later Chance is back… He ran away to spare Kenzie a mistake she would always regret, but he never forgot the pain in her eyes. When he learns her ranch is in trouble, his guilty conscience prompts him to help... moreChance Masters was her hero…He held her the night her mother died, taught her how to defend herself, and saved her from a raging bull. But when Kenzie Calhoun confessed her love for Chance just after her eighteenth birthday, he broke her heart and fled.Now ten years later Chance is back… He ran away to spare Kenzie a mistake she would always regret, but he never forgot the pain in her eyes. When he learns her ranch is in trouble, his guilty conscience prompts him to help. But now the girl is a woman…and Chance can't forget he’s just a washed up bull-rider from the wrong side of town.Can Kenzie convince him that every cowboy deserves a second chance? less

Haunted by the suicide of a one-night-stand and the recent death of his troubled mother, Lucky Masters has sworn off women. He's just no good for them. But when sweet little Cammie May makes an aggressive move he never saw coming, his willpower takes a fatal hit.Afraid time is running out, Cammie is determined to show Lucky he's worthy of love. In return, she wants only his love and support, but the reason she needs him could scare the relationship-shy cowboy away for good... moreHaunted by the suicide of a one-night-stand and the recent death of his troubled mother, Lucky Masters has sworn off women. He's just no good for them. But when sweet little Cammie May makes an aggressive move he never saw coming, his willpower takes a fatal hit.Afraid time is running out, Cammie is determined to show Lucky he's worthy of love. In return, she wants only his love and support, but the reason she needs him could scare the relationship-shy cowboy away for good.When her secret comes out, Lucky will realize the price of falling too deep. Will he run away? Or stand up and be the hero she needs? less