Really Truly Series by Kara Eriksson

She was supposed to help a couple of abandoned kids, not fall for the scary jerk who’d been caring for them…Avery Mitchell is a naïve and tenderhearted do-gooder.Between her faith and a career helping ones who can’t help themselves, social worker Avery Mitchell’s life is fulfilling. But there’s one thing missing—and the last place she expects to find that one thing is the notorious fleabag motel on the outskirts of town... moreShe was supposed to help a couple of abandoned kids, not fall for the scary jerk who’d been caring for them…Avery Mitchell is a naïve and tenderhearted do-gooder.Between her faith and a career helping ones who can’t help themselves, social worker Avery Mitchell’s life is fulfilling. But there’s one thing missing—and the last place she expects to find that one thing is the notorious fleabag motel on the outskirts of town. She knows how to help the abandoned brothers she finds there, but she doesn’t have a clue what to make of their unlikely protector, a scary, towering lowlife—uh, man—with a revolting profession, not to mention a sharp tongue and a sarcastic streak a mile wide.Who is "Mr. Tripp" really?Excepting one blissful period that seems more dream than actual memory, Tripp's life has been spent on the dark side. Mostly he’s okay with that, knowing what he does keeps others safe. He hardly notices something might be missing until a woman who rips families apart for a living—um, social worker—arrives and somehow manages to upend everything he thinks he knows about himself and the life he wants. While he may not be a fan of her profession—mutual, I’m sure—Tripp never meant to put Ms. Mitchell in danger…Avery knows better than to trust the local drug dealer and Tripp knows he’s not good enough for Ms. Mitchell, but if they work together, they just might be able to keep the boys safe—and they both might find their hearts’ desire in the most unlikely of places. less

A Christian, Brother's Best Friend RomanceA chance meeting with a stranger is not her finest moment...A neglected faith and a series of bad choices have led new college graduate Annalise Walker down a road she never thought she’d go. Right when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, the bottom falls out of her world. She doesn’t doubt God’s forgiveness, but an annoying older brother and hovering family are more than she’s willing to face just yet... moreA Christian, Brother's Best Friend RomanceA chance meeting with a stranger is not her finest moment...A neglected faith and a series of bad choices have led new college graduate Annalise Walker down a road she never thought she’d go. Right when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, the bottom falls out of her world. She doesn’t doubt God’s forgiveness, but an annoying older brother and hovering family are more than she’s willing to face just yet.Could he be just the hero she needs?Freewheeling undercover drug agent Marco Gonzalez is content with his life until a mistake on the job threatens his career, and maybe more than that. Meeting Annalise Walker is about to cost him his peace. Viewing the world through her eyes amounts to having a giant mirror shoved in his face, and he doesn’t like what he sees. On top of that, their association may cost him his best friend.When circumstances conspire and worlds collide, Annalise struggles to return to her foundation, while Marco finds his dissolving under his feet. When truths are revealed, will they be torn apart, or will they find healing and a future—together? less

Love is for fools and people aren’t to be trusted…Failed-at-love drug enforcement agent John Chavez is a skeptic, a cynic, and, well, a grump. He’s tired of lawbreakers, and he long ago ran out of patience with folks who don’t take responsibility for their actions. So, when the pretty diner waitress who serves him his favorite breakfast combo every week slides into the booth with him and asks for help, John won’t be bothered... moreLove is for fools and people aren’t to be trusted…Failed-at-love drug enforcement agent John Chavez is a skeptic, a cynic, and, well, a grump. He’s tired of lawbreakers, and he long ago ran out of patience with folks who don’t take responsibility for their actions. So, when the pretty diner waitress who serves him his favorite breakfast combo every week slides into the booth with him and asks for help, John won’t be bothered. Sure, she’s easy on the eyes, but he won’t humor her delusion that the perp—uh, her kid—happens to be the one innocent guy around.Fate handed waitress Hollie Carpenter a rough start. Eventually, she landed on her feet, but now, the secure life she’s built for herself and her son is threatened. Desperate, she seeks help from the rude customer—um, stoic DEA agent—who’s been sitting in her section for nearly a year. Turns out, his bark may be worse than his bite, but even his assistance might not be enough. Worse, he sparks to life a dream she long ago laid to rest.How can two hearts, wary and wounded, get past the, well, past , and find a future together…a future that will be truly forever? less

Don’t shoot the messenger…Professional baseball pitcher Grayson Smith’s early life was not charmed. Two decades later life is good, in spite of having to deal with a career-threatening injury. Until …an anonymous caller won’t leave him be. In a fit of temper, he answers, prepared to give the loser a piece of his mind. Instead, he winds up—pun intended—agreeing to meet with the strange woman, knowing in his gut that his world is about to be rocked. Boy, when he’s right, he’s right... moreDon’t shoot the messenger…Professional baseball pitcher Grayson Smith’s early life was not charmed. Two decades later life is good, in spite of having to deal with a career-threatening injury. Until …an anonymous caller won’t leave him be. In a fit of temper, he answers, prepared to give the loser a piece of his mind. Instead, he winds up—pun intended—agreeing to meet with the strange woman, knowing in his gut that his world is about to be rocked. Boy, when he’s right, he’s right.Sydnee Carson’s life is fine, thank you very much. Who needs money and things? She’s happy in her little house in the same quiet town where she was born. If love were to come her way…maybe. But she’s dealt with enough users and troublemakers in her life to know that being with nobody is better than being stuck with the wrong somebody. And so what if her only real friend is a sick neighbor, an old man who just wants to set some things right before it's too late? If she can help, she will, but her small-town self is hardly equipped to deal with the man’s high-profile biological son. Frustratingly, well, maybe she isn’t as content as she believed…but stepping out always involves risk. less