Hearts of Texas Series by Christina Berry

The plan was to fix up the farmhouse, sell it, and leave. Then I met Drew.I’m a stranger in this place. When a car accident nearly killed me, Mom took me away from my father and this small Texas town. Now, I’m back, and while everyone seems to remember the little girl I used to be, no one knows the woman I’ve become. That’s okay. I’m not here to reconnect or fix what’s broken between my father and me. I’m just here to fix the house I inherited, sell it, and go... moreThe plan was to fix up the farmhouse, sell it, and leave. Then I met Drew.I’m a stranger in this place. When a car accident nearly killed me, Mom took me away from my father and this small Texas town. Now, I’m back, and while everyone seems to remember the little girl I used to be, no one knows the woman I’ve become. That’s okay. I’m not here to reconnect or fix what’s broken between my father and me. I’m just here to fix the house I inherited, sell it, and go.Then I meet Bodhi, the three-legged cat who keeps peeing on my porch. And along comes Bodhi’s dad, Drew, the protective firefighter with rough hands, a smooth smile, and such a dirty mouth.Drew has a reputation for rescuing strays. Is that what I am, another stray for him to rescue? Or this time, maybe I'll be the rescuer.Hearts on Fire is a dual POV, small town, scorching hot, firefighter romance with an HEA. Contains mature language and themes. less

Rico Rodriguez was my first friend, first kiss, and first love. Then he was my first heartbreak.Seven years ago, he left me and this small town to join the Army. Now he’s back, a single dad in search of a second chance. But I’m not the girl he left behind, and I have no interest in taking a walk down memory lane.It will take more than his sexy smile, sweet son, and meddling mom to mend this broken heart... moreRico Rodriguez was my first friend, first kiss, and first love. Then he was my first heartbreak.Seven years ago, he left me and this small town to join the Army. Now he’s back, a single dad in search of a second chance. But I’m not the girl he left behind, and I have no interest in taking a walk down memory lane.It will take more than his sexy smile, sweet son, and meddling mom to mend this broken heart.Author’s Note: Hearts to Mend is a sexy, full-length, small town, second chance romance with an own-voices depiction of surviving a major medical crisis. Featuring a single dad hero and a firefighter heroine, Hearts to Mend is Book Two of the Hearts of Texas series, but it can be read as a standalone. Though you really should read Book One (Hearts on Fire), too, because it's fabulous! less

While jogging with Drusilla, the awkward puppy drags me right into a tangle of leashes with another pooch and his person.For the dogs, it’s puppy love at first sight. For us humans, well, I’m certainly not complaining when I get a look at who she’s tangled me with.Tall, dark, and handsome: this must be Markus, the town’s new veterinarian.More than one gossiping granny has suggested he’d be perfect for me. Pump the breaks, Gladys, we don’t even know if Krause’s new resident is gay... moreWhile jogging with Drusilla, the awkward puppy drags me right into a tangle of leashes with another pooch and his person.For the dogs, it’s puppy love at first sight. For us humans, well, I’m certainly not complaining when I get a look at who she’s tangled me with.Tall, dark, and handsome: this must be Markus, the town’s new veterinarian.More than one gossiping granny has suggested he’d be perfect for me. Pump the breaks, Gladys, we don’t even know if Krause’s new resident is gay.Though the dazzling smile he just gave me sure holds a lot of promise.Hearts We Claim is a sexy, full-length, small town, male/male dog dads romance. Featuring a sexy firefighter hero and the town's new veterinarian, this is Book Three of the Hearts of Texas series, but it can be read as a standalone. less