Payback Mountain Series by Diane Benefiel

ROPED INTO LOVEEmery Marino is in the small mountain town of Sisters, California because her new boss demands it. But she'd be here anyway since she received a letter from a woman claiming to be the grandmother she's never met. If that's not enough of a bombshell, Emery learns she has sisters. Sisters!Then there's the little incident with Shane Keller, aka Hot Cowboy... moreROPED INTO LOVEEmery Marino is in the small mountain town of Sisters, California because her new boss demands it. But she'd be here anyway since she received a letter from a woman claiming to be the grandmother she's never met. If that's not enough of a bombshell, Emery learns she has sisters. Sisters!Then there's the little incident with Shane Keller, aka Hot Cowboy. Nothing like finding yourself on a barroom floor, laying on top of a cowboy-sized hunk of gorgeousness to add some excitement to your life.But frightening events turn excitement to danger. Emery becomes the target of ruthless criminals, and Shane figures the best way to protect her is to keep her close, even at the risk of his already damaged heart. less

TRUTH WILL OUT Cameron King is living under an assumed identity in the town of Sisters, California. And still, she never feels safe. As the baker for the café at the quaint Cider Mill Farm, she's grateful to the people who've taken her in and have treated her like family.But she doesn't belong, and does everything she can to hold herself apart.Local cop, Sawyer McGrath is always watching her, making it clear he’s suspicious of her every move. And she can't blame him... moreTRUTH WILL OUT Cameron King is living under an assumed identity in the town of Sisters, California. And still, she never feels safe. As the baker for the café at the quaint Cider Mill Farm, she's grateful to the people who've taken her in and have treated her like family.But she doesn't belong, and does everything she can to hold herself apart.Local cop, Sawyer McGrath is always watching her, making it clear he’s suspicious of her every move. And she can't blame him. He's protective of those he cares about, and Cam showed up out of the blue harboring deep, dark secrets.When a threat from her past comes to Sisters, she knows her mere presence puts the people she's come to love in danger.This time, running away breaks her heart. But she has to start over. Create another name, and find another town where she can hide.The last thing she expects is Sawyer McGrath standing in her way. less

BECAUSE YOU'RE MINEEveryone in the mountain town of Sisters, California loves Keeley. Or do they?When she's attacked, and a woman she knows is murdered, the one person in her life who acts like he can barely tolerate her, swoops in to become her avenger.A bossy, overbearing avenger.Keeley should be used to Owen mood swings, but now he's ratcheted it up to a new level, and she's not amused. She's been taking care of herself for years, and doesn't need him managing her life... moreBECAUSE YOU'RE MINEEveryone in the mountain town of Sisters, California loves Keeley. Or do they?When she's attacked, and a woman she knows is murdered, the one person in her life who acts like he can barely tolerate her, swoops in to become her avenger.A bossy, overbearing avenger.Keeley should be used to Owen mood swings, but now he's ratcheted it up to a new level, and she's not amused. She's been taking care of herself for years, and doesn't need him managing her life.But, there's this little problem. With him around all the time, how will she quash the Owen crush she's been harboring for far too long?Owen figures he can protect Keeley, find and deal with the person who's trying to ruin her life, and then return to his solitary existence. But the woman is pure mountain sunshine, and keeping her safe means keeping her close, and that risks exposing his heart to the greatest danger he's ever faced.You have to get this book now! If you enjoyed Breakaway, you're going to love Guarded Secrets, Book Four in the Payback Mountain series, which can be read as a standalone. less

If you love small towns, strong heroines, and protective heroes, USA Today Bestselling author Diane Benefiel's Forbidden Secrets is the book for you.Some Secrets Refuse To Stay BuriedMelanie Brennan’s world revolves around her daughter, and she’s worked hard to build a life rooted in safety and love. But when a disturbing incident shakes their quiet town, Melanie turns to former FBI agent Gage Landry, the one man she shouldn’t trust but can’t ignore... moreIf you love small towns, strong heroines, and protective heroes, USA Today Bestselling author Diane Benefiel's Forbidden Secrets is the book for you.Some Secrets Refuse To Stay BuriedMelanie Brennan’s world revolves around her daughter, and she’s worked hard to build a life rooted in safety and love. But when a disturbing incident shakes their quiet town, Melanie turns to former FBI agent Gage Landry, the one man she shouldn’t trust but can’t ignore.He’s intense, protective, and far too perceptive for Melanie’s comfort. Yet Gage sees through the walls she’s built, and he refuses to back down from either the mystery at hand or the connection growing between them. But uncovering the truth may demand more than she’s ready to give.As long-buried secrets surface and danger looms closer, Melanie and Gage must learn to trust each other if they want to protect what matters most.Set against the rugged backdrop of Sisters, California, Forbidden Secrets delivers emotional depth, pulse-pounding suspense, and the unforgettable power of found family. Get your copy today! less