Veterans of Silver Ridge Series by Claire Cain

My Gram is the only family I have left, so when she asked for my help, I came running. Besides, a fresh start in her small town after blowing up my entire life seemed like the logical solution instead of wallowing in jobless misery for the rest of measurable time.But then Gram’s next-door neighbor turns out to be the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen, and my calculations show I just made a huge mistake... moreMy Gram is the only family I have left, so when she asked for my help, I came running. Besides, a fresh start in her small town after blowing up my entire life seemed like the logical solution instead of wallowing in jobless misery for the rest of measurable time.But then Gram’s next-door neighbor turns out to be the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen, and my calculations show I just made a huge mistake. Being captivated by Bruce Camden is not part of my plan—even if he is a retired special ops soldier with a penchant for shirtless wood-chopping.Thankfully, Bruce finds a way to draw a line we can’t cross. Working for his private security company may be the answer to one of my problems, and it means we have a legitimate reason to keep our distance despite the blazing chemistry between us.But seeing how seriously he takes his role as his younger sister’s guardian only heightens the pull he has on me, and before I know it, I’m doomed. There’s no mathematical proof to solve and find x for what comes next.The man is chopping down my walls left and right, but when disaster strikes in a big way, where will we be when the dust settles?Made for You is book one in the Veterans of Silver Ridge series and stars Bruce Camden in a neighbors-to-soul mates closed door romance. less

Tristan Donnelly has been my far away support system since he became the soldier my family “adopted” years ago. I’ve written to him about everything from my hopes for my future to my grief during deep loss. He’s secretly been my rock from afar, but now I’m calling in a favor.I’ve given up everything to keep my family from falling apart, but my brother’s debts have caught up with him and now I’m in danger, too... moreTristan Donnelly has been my far away support system since he became the soldier my family “adopted” years ago. I’ve written to him about everything from my hopes for my future to my grief during deep loss. He’s secretly been my rock from afar, but now I’m calling in a favor.I’ve given up everything to keep my family from falling apart, but my brother’s debts have caught up with him and now I’m in danger, too. If I marry, I can access my trust and gain some protection, but the only man I can imagine asking to do this favor is the one I’ve always loved and have never actually met.Tristan’s a retired special ops soldier and he’s the most honorable man I know. When he agrees to marry me, we plan to live separately, until he insists I come stay with him so he can protect me. Now I’m face to face with a man who is not only the most important person in my life, he’s also so ridiculously handsome it hurts. He’s capable and gentle and I’m hard pressed to remember this marriage isn’t meant to last.I’d planned to go home when the money comes through, and that’s when we’d end things.But now I’ve had a glimpse of what life could be, and I want something permanent with Tristan. Plus, I’m finding that backbone I lost track of years ago and I’ve realized I don’t want to return to my old life. The problem is, I don’t know how I can stay when this was only supposed to be a temporary favor.Safe With You is a closed door romance marriage of convenience including implied intimacy. less

I have a secret life no one knows about and it’s my true passion—I’m a romance author. When I moved to the small town of Silverton to help with my dad’s book store, I didn’t plan to let anyone in on the career I've quietly been building. In fact, I've been just fine keeping the truth all to myself until Adam Carter stumbles upon my secret identity and everything changes. Adam is the gorgeous ex-special ops soldier I instantly liked, and immediately understood is off-limits... moreI have a secret life no one knows about and it’s my true passion—I’m a romance author. When I moved to the small town of Silverton to help with my dad’s book store, I didn’t plan to let anyone in on the career I've quietly been building. In fact, I've been just fine keeping the truth all to myself until Adam Carter stumbles upon my secret identity and everything changes. Adam is the gorgeous ex-special ops soldier I instantly liked, and immediately understood is off-limits. I want marriage and family in the future, and it’s clear I’d never have them with him. I’ve kept my crush under wraps, but now that he’s helping me with my latest novel and teaching me about his life as a combat medic, I can’t ignore the chemistry between us, especially when he helps me act out scenes for my books. And the more time we spend together blurring the lines between fiction and reality, it seems neither can he. But when the truth of my secret identity comes crashing down, the test of our relationship isn’t just whether we have staying power—it’s whether we can survive it at all. Inspired by You is a dual POV closed door romance with heat and innuendo, but without fade to black. It includes mild language and light suspense elements. less

I’d always thought having a mortal enemy was for dramatic novels and movies, right up until my so-called friend Jude “Beast” Rawlins did the unthinkable and became just that—my enemy. Five years later, we've both retired from the Army, and fate has landed us in a town too small to avoid each other. We steer clear when we can and butt heads when we can’t… until the day our jobs at Saint Security rope us into an assignment together posing as husband and wife... moreI’d always thought having a mortal enemy was for dramatic novels and movies, right up until my so-called friend Jude “Beast” Rawlins did the unthinkable and became just that—my enemy. Five years later, we've both retired from the Army, and fate has landed us in a town too small to avoid each other. We steer clear when we can and butt heads when we can’t… until the day our jobs at Saint Security rope us into an assignment together posing as husband and wife. Staying apart is impossible, and staying silent even more so. Everything inside me erupts, and I'm ready to finally put this beast of a man in his place for what he did. Except, it turns out now I do the unthinkable and see Beast in a new way. In fact, I also get to know Jude, the man he is behind it all, the man I'd forbidden myself to ever notice. And I discover maybe this man never had to be my enemy. What's a woman to do when the one she's always considered her enemy turns out to be just a man, one with a soft heart and an even softer touch? I've made so many mistakes in my past, I’m not sure I can trust myself, or Jude. Can former enemies really have a chance at love? Fighting For You is a closed door romance with heat and innuendo, but no spice. less

As an international spy, I’ve accepted my solitary life and embraced I operate best on my own. When I arrive in Silver Ridge on a mandatory sabbatical, I’m unprepared for the way my sister’s small town and the people in it force their way into my space and, disturbingly, my heart. Especially the man I’m partnered with at a temporary job. He’s the human embodiment of Golden Retriever energy to my black cat tendencies... moreAs an international spy, I’ve accepted my solitary life and embraced I operate best on my own. When I arrive in Silver Ridge on a mandatory sabbatical, I’m unprepared for the way my sister’s small town and the people in it force their way into my space and, disturbingly, my heart. Especially the man I’m partnered with at a temporary job. He’s the human embodiment of Golden Retriever energy to my black cat tendencies. A literal war hero and the sunniest person I’ve ever met, he’s my complete opposite, and yet somehow, I can’t seem to resist his pull. And he can’t seem to stop showing me a version of life I long ago accepted I’d never have. A life that looks increasingly alluring. I’m drawn in by his genuine goodness, not to mention his ridiculous good looks. Every minute we spend together makes me want what I’ve given up even though it’s incompatible with the career I’ve sacrificed for. When we face down danger together, I start seeing what I want more clearly. But I’ve got work to do, and I can’t just walk away from reality for the dream of this man or this town… even if it’s the most tempted I’ve ever been. Known By You is a small town veteran romance featuring fade to black intimacy with tension and heat and no on-page spice. less

As owner of Silverton’s donut shop, I’ve surrounded myself with sugar, spice, and all things nice. Which is perfect, because donuts and friends never let a girl down. Unlike men.I might've struck a line through relationships past and future, but when my no-good ex tries to ruin my present, the last thing I expect is for a man to step in. He's the mysterious, gorgeous half-French member of the Saint Security team, and somehow, now my boyfriend.. moreAs owner of Silverton’s donut shop, I’ve surrounded myself with sugar, spice, and all things nice. Which is perfect, because donuts and friends never let a girl down. Unlike men.I might've struck a line through relationships past and future, but when my no-good ex tries to ruin my present, the last thing I expect is for a man to step in. He's the mysterious, gorgeous half-French member of the Saint Security team, and somehow, now my boyfriend...?Jean-Luc Doux needs a fake girlfriend, and I fit the bill, apparently. Actually, he needs a fake fiancee. The last thing I'm signing up for is a relationship, but since this is all pretend, I’ve got a guardrail keeping my heart safe in this ridiculous fantasy.Until lines blur thanks to our growing friendship and an only one bed situation. This man makes me feel things I assumed I never would again. More than anything, he makes me feel safe.Suddenly, I'm not so sure my battered heart isn’t at risk of falling for him. He’s solid and gentle and real in a way I never expected, and I’m in greater danger than I ever realized when I agreed to this deal.Right With You is book six in the Veterans of Silver Ridge Series and can be read as a standalone. less