Time River Series by A.L. Jackson

A jaded single dad. A woman returning to her small-town roots. Neither was prepared for their paths to collide… I should have known I was in trouble when I backed my old, beat-up truck into the shiny Range Rover. The driver looked like a gorgeous fallen angel – one who’d been booted right out of paradise for being a giant prick. Good thing I’ll never have to see him again... moreA jaded single dad. A woman returning to her small-town roots. Neither was prepared for their paths to collide… I should have known I was in trouble when I backed my old, beat-up truck into the shiny Range Rover. The driver looked like a gorgeous fallen angel – one who’d been booted right out of paradise for being a giant prick. Good thing I’ll never have to see him again. Except when I show up for my new job to teach a little girl how to ride her horse, I find the same icy blue eyes glaring back at me. Paisley Dae is completely reckless. She’s also the best trainer in this small town. And Evelyn gets the best. Protecting the little girl is my one focus. Only the sassy trainer in her cut-offs and cowgirl boots quickly gets under my skin. Distractions are dangerous, but she soon becomes everything I crave. One reckless night of giving in, and Caleb and I spiral into a web of passion. But when I begin to unravel the secrets hiding in this place, I find there is more riding on this job than I thought. Caleb and Evelyn are worth any sacrifice – only Caleb has to decide what he will sacrifice for me…. less

When my best friend’s little sister walks in on me moaning her name, it’s all over. All restraints are shattered, and every boundary demolished. Nothing will be the same…. For years, I’ve tried to keep my distance from Dakota Cooper. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted and the one thing I can’t have. But when she calls me in the middle of the night after someone tries to break into her house, I can no longer handle that distance, and I convince her to stay with me, along with her young son... moreWhen my best friend’s little sister walks in on me moaning her name, it’s all over. All restraints are shattered, and every boundary demolished. Nothing will be the same…. For years, I’ve tried to keep my distance from Dakota Cooper. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted and the one thing I can’t have. But when she calls me in the middle of the night after someone tries to break into her house, I can no longer handle that distance, and I convince her to stay with me, along with her young son. I should have known having her living under my roof would push me to the edge. Ignite the need that has simmered for so long. The problem is, she’s forbidden. Off-limits. And I know better than crossing that line. I can’t drag her into the dark secrets of my life. But I can’t stay away from her either, so I do the one thing I shouldn’t—I take. And now that I’ve had her, I’m not sure I can save her from who I am. .. What to expect in Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow. .. *Brother’s best friend. *Single mom. *Small town romance. *Secret past. *Pierced MC. *Touch her and die vibes. *Romantic suspense. *No cheating. *HEA. Check CW’s at author’s website. less

A single dad sheriff doing his best to protect his town. A gorgeous stranger caught trespassing. A love never expected…. So, it turns out the town sheriff is a total cinnamon roll. A big, burly, grumpy, hot as sin, cinnamon roll. He found me hiding out on private property. Trespassing. I lied and told him I was only there because I was out of cash and had to sleep in my car. I thought he’d give me a ticket and send me on my way... moreA single dad sheriff doing his best to protect his town. A gorgeous stranger caught trespassing. A love never expected…. So, it turns out the town sheriff is a total cinnamon roll. A big, burly, grumpy, hot as sin, cinnamon roll. He found me hiding out on private property. Trespassing. I lied and told him I was only there because I was out of cash and had to sleep in my car. I thought he’d give me a ticket and send me on my way. Instead, he insisted that I stay at his guest house—right next door to him and his three kids. I know better than to let them get close. I’ve been betrayed too many times to put my trust in anyone. Too bad the air crackles every time he comes near, and I feel like I’m going to burn up every time I look at him. All it takes is one reckless night to completely spiral into the bliss of the man and his big, capable hands. One dinner with his little family to completely fall. Only I never told him why I really came to Time River. Now I have to choose to trust him with my secret before it’s too late for both of us…. less

I should have known I’d be playing with fire when I found the sexy as hell woman moving in next door. .. It was pouring rain, so I figured the neighborly thing to do would be to lend a hand. I nearly dropped to my knees when I realized who she was. Hailey Wagner. It’s been six years since I’ve seen her, and she’s always been the one person on earth who is off limits. My past sins I’ve kept like an ugly secret made sure of that... moreI should have known I’d be playing with fire when I found the sexy as hell woman moving in next door. .. It was pouring rain, so I figured the neighborly thing to do would be to lend a hand. I nearly dropped to my knees when I realized who she was. Hailey Wagner. It’s been six years since I’ve seen her, and she’s always been the one person on earth who is off limits. My past sins I’ve kept like an ugly secret made sure of that. Too bad this single mom with the soulful eyes still makes my pulse speed the way it did back then, and I soon find our chemistry is just as strong. When I find her ex threatening her, I insist on staying with Hailey and her little girl until I’m sure they’re safe. I thought I could handle being under her roof. Only the tension between us strains, and with one forbidden kiss, all restraint is lost. We collide in a lightning bolt of greed, the two of us locked behind her door night after night. Falling so hard I know there will be no coming back from it. But being with Hailey exposes the past I’ve been trying to hide, and I’ll do anything to protect her from it. Because if I don’t? We’re both going to pay the consequences…. less