Protectors of Jasper Creek Series by Caitlyn O'Leary

He’s my soulmate. But will I be enough to heal his wounded heart?SimonThe Navy’s been my life. Being a SEAL is all I ever wanted, commanding them a dream come true. But I lost sight of everything else and missed the big things—things going on right in front of me. How could I not see how much my sister needed me? I knew her husband was off and should have checked him out. Instead, I let it go and now she’s dead. I’ll never forgive myself. But I’ll make sure nothing like it happens again... moreHe’s my soulmate. But will I be enough to heal his wounded heart?SimonThe Navy’s been my life. Being a SEAL is all I ever wanted, commanding them a dream come true. But I lost sight of everything else and missed the big things—things going on right in front of me. How could I not see how much my sister needed me? I knew her husband was off and should have checked him out. Instead, I let it go and now she’s dead. I’ll never forgive myself. But I’ll make sure nothing like it happens again. My life doesn’t fit anymore, it’s time to move on to where no one knows who I am—Jasper Creek, Tennessee.TrendaI’ve lived in Jasper Creek my entire life. This small town has been my safety-net, my place of peace and my sanctuary for years, but I feel like something’s missing. I’ve become too comfortable, allowing life to wash over me. But it’s time to decide if I need to take my precocious little girl and move on. Head some place where my five sisters, and the best big brother in the world, won’t be nose-deep in my life.Their StoryFate has its own ideas and brings Trenda and Simon together. Drawn to each other, they slowly heal their old wounds and see a future together. When specters of the past come calling, intent on destroying all that they have built, will their budding love survive or turn to ash? less

Has Life Ripped Away Her Ability to Love?Renzo Drakos’ job has taken him to every corner of the world, and he’s loved every minute of it. The freedom has helped him bury many demons from his past. But as he’s watched his huge family start families of their own, he feels like something is missing. He wonders if his wanderlust will allow him to stop long enough to find a woman who will capture his heart.Millie Randolph has struggled all her life... moreHas Life Ripped Away Her Ability to Love?Renzo Drakos’ job has taken him to every corner of the world, and he’s loved every minute of it. The freedom has helped him bury many demons from his past. But as he’s watched his huge family start families of their own, he feels like something is missing. He wonders if his wanderlust will allow him to stop long enough to find a woman who will capture his heart.Millie Randolph has struggled all her life. As a child, she barely survived when her family home burned to the ground and she lost her beloved parents to the flames. Her aunt and uncle reluctantly took her into their family where she shut down. Emotionally and physically scarred, she feels flawed and knows she’ll never be loved again. Years later she finds herself at her parent’s farm, trying to fulfill their vision. What others say can’t be done makes her even more determined to achieve what has now become her dream.When Renzo meets Millie, he finds the missing piece of his broken soul. Knowing this gentle woman has been through so much, he refuses to be another person who lets her down. Will Renzo be able to see that living in one place is not a cage, but with Millie, it’s a home? And will Millie open her heart to believe that love is possible, or has life taken away her smile forever? less

How can I trust him not to break my heart again? MICHAELI fell in love with Fallon when I first saw her in Mr. Vandeboe’s class in our junior year. I knew she was destined to be mine. But a year after we graduated from East Tennessee State, she had our wedding all planned— and it made me want to break out in hives. I loved Fallon, but I felt trapped... moreHow can I trust him not to break my heart again? MICHAELI fell in love with Fallon when I first saw her in Mr. Vandeboe’s class in our junior year. I knew she was destined to be mine. But a year after we graduated from East Tennessee State, she had our wedding all planned— and it made me want to break out in hives. I loved Fallon, but I felt trapped. Spending my life with her was too big of a step, but how could I get out of it without breaking her heart? The answer is—I can’t, and then I make the worst mistake of my life.FALLONI fell in love with Michael the night of our senior prom, when he took my innocence. He showed me a world filled with care, love and passion that took me to the stars. I knew after college all our dreams would come true. We’d go back home to Jasper Creek and start a family. Then one gut-wrenching moment turned joy into ash. Devastated by his betrayal, I ran away the day before our wedding.Now I’m a different woman. I came back to Jasper Creek to help my mom take care of my dying father. The town considers me a pariah for leaving the golden boy at the altar, but I don’t care. Michael and I know the truth, and that’s enough. So why in the hell is Michael following me around town, insisting he wants another chance? Has he lost his mind? Worse—why does my foolish heart want to give him that second chance? less

She’s my past, my present, and my only future.Grady “Beau” BeaumontAs a Marine Raider, I’ve faced enemies in every corner of the world. I’ve walked through fire, faced down death, and left pieces of myself behind on every battlefield. But the one place I never wanted to return to was Jasper Creek, Tennessee. Too many memories. Too much pain. Too much loss. Yet, when I hear that trouble has found its way back to the town I once called home, I can’t stay away... moreShe’s my past, my present, and my only future.Grady “Beau” BeaumontAs a Marine Raider, I’ve faced enemies in every corner of the world. I’ve walked through fire, faced down death, and left pieces of myself behind on every battlefield. But the one place I never wanted to return to was Jasper Creek, Tennessee. Too many memories. Too much pain. Too much loss. Yet, when I hear that trouble has found its way back to the town I once called home, I can’t stay away. Not when the people I care about might be in danger. Not when it means seeing Maddie Avery again—the girl who was my best friend, my anchor, the only person who ever made me feel like I belonged.Maddie AveryBeau Beaumont was my partner in everything that mattered—my partner in crime, my confidant, my forever friend. But when he left Jasper Creek fourteen years ago, I lost more than my best friend. I lost the person who understood me better than anyone else. Life moved on, and I’ve built a good one here with my family. But deep down, there’s always been a part of me that wished for more. Wished for him. Now Beau’s back, and with him comes a rush of endless possibilities—a love that feels woven into my soul, untouched by time, and stronger than I ever dared to believe. less