Renaissance Lake Series by Lisa Herrington

Sydney Bell knows exactly how far is too far when it comes to the law. She’s a cop’s daughter, after all. But the lines between right and wrong become blurred when it involves matters of the heart. After a devastating divorce, she escapes to the small lakeside town of Maisonville to pick up the shattered pieces of her life and make a fresh start. Unfortunately, her past isn’t ready to let go. When her ex shows up, the real reason Sydney moves is revealed... moreSydney Bell knows exactly how far is too far when it comes to the law. She’s a cop’s daughter, after all. But the lines between right and wrong become blurred when it involves matters of the heart. After a devastating divorce, she escapes to the small lakeside town of Maisonville to pick up the shattered pieces of her life and make a fresh start. Unfortunately, her past isn’t ready to let go. When her ex shows up, the real reason Sydney moves is revealed. To make matters worse, the handsome guy next door won’t stop helping, even when she doesn’t want him to. Ryan Gentry is living his dream; the perfect job, a house on the lake, and the peace and quiet he always wanted. At least until the opinionated red-headed Sydney moves in next door. Chaos trails her wherever she goes. He doesn’t want to get involved, but what is a nice guy supposed to do? As she works to make a new life for herself, she’s reminded that a small town can heal your soul, sparring with an arrogant neighbor can build self-esteem, and true friendship has the ability to make you a better person. Come to Maisonville and fall in love with unforgettable people who face life's challenges with courage, heart, and hope. For lovers of riveting and inspirational sagas about families, secrets, romance, friendships…and the moments that make life worth living. less

Can the magic of a special place bring a pair of lost souls together?S ingle mother, Olivia Dufrene, can't afford to fall in love while balancing ALL THE THINGS; motherhood, A crazy ex, and double shifts as a waitress to make ends meet. Forget about romance, her life is full with just getting through every day.Alexavier Regalia, the handsome young New Orleans mayor and widower, has no interest in a personal life... moreCan the magic of a special place bring a pair of lost souls together?S ingle mother, Olivia Dufrene, can't afford to fall in love while balancing ALL THE THINGS; motherhood, A crazy ex, and double shifts as a waitress to make ends meet. Forget about romance, her life is full with just getting through every day.Alexavier Regalia, the handsome young New Orleans mayor and widower, has no interest in a personal life. Trying to modernize local government, stop crime in his beloved city, and give back to the place where he grew up is more than just a job, it's his calling. After all, workaholics don't have time for romance.That is until he meets the feisty, beautiful, and secretive Olivia Dufrene. Suddenly, he realizes that maybe he does want more than coming home to an empty house and bed every night, and he can imagine a future with Olivia by his side.Their attraction is undeniable, even though their lives are worlds apart. Can he convince her to give him a chance despite the obstacles they face, or are the dark secrets they are keeping going to tear them apart? Come to Maisonville and fall in love with unforgettable people who face life's challenges with courage, heart, and hope. For lovers of riveting and inspirational sagas about families, secrets, romance, friendships…and the moments that make life worth living. less

Can a resilient woman admit that she’s scared to fight for what she wants, or will she accept the miserable life she has instead of the dream by surrendering to the path of least resistance? Nalani Kahale was living a life she never wanted. The entire world thought Maui, Hawaii, was paradise, but growing up there, it wasn’t her ideal... moreCan a resilient woman admit that she’s scared to fight for what she wants, or will she accept the miserable life she has instead of the dream by surrendering to the path of least resistance? Nalani Kahale was living a life she never wanted. The entire world thought Maui, Hawaii, was paradise, but growing up there, it wasn’t her ideal. There was no use complaining about being a waitress in the family restaurant business or settling down with a nice local boy because her father gave her a chance to try something different. After all, she’d left the island to go to college and still landed right back where she’d started--at home.When tragedy strikes, Nalani has a chance encounter in New Orleans with Police Chief Patrick Morales. Sparks fly between them, but she has a dark past and emotional scars she hasn’t confessed to anyone.Patrick Morales has spent his life protecting others. First in the military and then in law enforcement. When he sees Nalani in peril, his instincts kick in to save her.For the first time in his career, he takes his work personally and inserts himself as her defender. After all, Nalani needs to take the time to heal from her injuries, and while he’s witnessed her fighting spirit, she isn’t strong enough to defy her family’s wishes for her to fly home. But he can see she doesn’t want to go.Can Nalani face her fears and reach for the second chance life gives her? less