Crystal Lake Series by Laura Scott

Reeling from a broken engagement that resulted in a small town scandal, ER nurse Julie Crain just wants to be left alone over the Fourth of July Holiday weekend. But when single dad, Derek Ryerson and his young daughter need a place to stay to recuperate from a car accident, Julie can't ignore their plight. She knows she needs to protect her heart, but little Lexi needs love and support. But soon she realizes the former soldier has a secret that could tear them apart forever.

Hero In Blue Madison cop Zack Crain has kept his emotions in a deep freeze after losing his wife and his daughter. But when ER nurse Merry Haines is injured by her patient, he can't leave her to fend for herself. Especially when he discovers she's being stalked by a former boyfriend. He's determined to arrest the guy and put him behind bars where he belongs. Merry is grateful for Zack's support, but can she help him find his way back to love and happiness? Or will he break her heart?

Can this country boy win this city girl's heart?Dr. Katy Reichert left her high stress job on the East Coast to start over in Crystal Lake Wisconsin, but she soon realizes she's underestimated the rural tourist town. Especially when she treats DNR Game Warden Reese Webster after he's clawed by a bear and then suffers a gunshot wound. She's even afraid of Duke, his highly trained German shepherd... moreCan this country boy win this city girl's heart?Dr. Katy Reichert left her high stress job on the East Coast to start over in Crystal Lake Wisconsin, but she soon realizes she's underestimated the rural tourist town. Especially when she treats DNR Game Warden Reese Webster after he's clawed by a bear and then suffers a gunshot wound. She's even afraid of Duke, his highly trained German shepherd. Reese knows that Katy is way out of his league, but when she narrowly escapes being run off the road, he realizes he's inadvertently dragged her into harm's way. Reese is determined to protect Katy, even if that means sacrificing his life-and his heart. less

Sarah Franklin is desperate to get her son safely to Crystal Lake, but driving off the road in a blizzard wasn't part of the plan. When a deputy comes to her rescue, she's stunned to recognize her summer crush, Ian Kramer. Ian Kramer doesn't understand why Sarah has come back ten years after the best summer of his life, especially in the middle of a snow storm two days before Christmas. When he discovers she's on the run from her ex-husband, Ian vows to keep Sarah and her son, safe.

Did he deserve a second chance?Jack Keller AKA Jessie Kramer has remained isolated, living off the land for several years, until an unseen force is nudging him home to Crystal Lake, Wisconsin to see his brother Ian at Christmas. When Jack finds an injured woman living alone in the woods, he feels compelled to help her and her German shepherd Sadie, along with Belle the puppy, survive. What he doesn’t expect is to be drawn to Raven in a way he’s never experienced before... moreDid he deserve a second chance?Jack Keller AKA Jessie Kramer has remained isolated, living off the land for several years, until an unseen force is nudging him home to Crystal Lake, Wisconsin to see his brother Ian at Christmas. When Jack finds an injured woman living alone in the woods, he feels compelled to help her and her German shepherd Sadie, along with Belle the puppy, survive. What he doesn’t expect is to be drawn to Raven in a way he’s never experienced before. And when he realizes Raven is in danger, he refuses to leave until the guy is caught.Widower Raven Clark prefers animals over people, but when drifter Jack Keller does odd chores and makes pretty gifts for her, she’s plagued by curiosity about him. Who is this man God brought to her doorstep? When a blizzard hits, Raven insists Jack seek shelter with her, rather than sleeping in his tent. She soon learns Jack isn’t what he appears and is touched by his determination to protect her. Will Jack learn to forgive himself for his past mistakes and open his heart to love? less