Rockport Beach Series by Claire Raye

It’s Beck O’Loughlin’s job to keep people safe, but what he never bargained for was having to keep his former high school sweetheart and love of his life, Kelsey Walters, safe after walking away from her ten years ago. Beck, now a hardened Boston detective and Kelsey, an inn owner in their small touristy town of Rockport, Massachusetts, find themselves struggling with the harsh reality that Kelsey’s life may be in serious danger... moreIt’s Beck O’Loughlin’s job to keep people safe, but what he never bargained for was having to keep his former high school sweetheart and love of his life, Kelsey Walters, safe after walking away from her ten years ago. Beck, now a hardened Boston detective and Kelsey, an inn owner in their small touristy town of Rockport, Massachusetts, find themselves struggling with the harsh reality that Kelsey’s life may be in serious danger. Stalked and tormented by an ex-boyfriend, she begins to realize his threats are very much real. All she wants is to feel normal again and that’s when Beck shows up, bound and determined to save her. But protecting Kelsey isn’t the only thing on Beck’s mind when their sexual tension steams hotter than a New England summer. Being this close begins to test both of their resolve, as emotions run high and all the feelings from the past begin to resurface. Will they be able to grab onto this second chance at love, or will outside dangers threaten their chance at happiness? less

Ryan Summers, a crass Boston detective, thought he had women all figured out. Stubborn and determined, he’s used to getting what he wants, both in and out of the bedroom. That all changed when he dropped into the small beach town of Rockport, Massachusetts and met Erin, a fiery redhead with a hot body and a smart mouth. After one unexpected, but sexually charged night together, Ryan begins to wonder if everything he thought he knew was wrong. And if maybe he’s just found the woman of his dreams... moreRyan Summers, a crass Boston detective, thought he had women all figured out. Stubborn and determined, he’s used to getting what he wants, both in and out of the bedroom. That all changed when he dropped into the small beach town of Rockport, Massachusetts and met Erin, a fiery redhead with a hot body and a smart mouth. After one unexpected, but sexually charged night together, Ryan begins to wonder if everything he thought he knew was wrong. And if maybe he’s just found the woman of his dreams. Erin Connelly is perfectly content with her quiet life as a kindergarten teacher and has little interest in a relationship. If she’s learned anything from the past, it’s that falling in love means getting hurt. So she guards her heart fiercely, refusing to let anybody in. After she meets Ryan Summers, she tries hard to keep him out too; but she can’t deny her intense attraction to this man. A man who’s everything she doesn’t want, but who might be exactly what she needs. What happens when two people, both stubborn, refuse to admit how they really feel about each other? Is it possible for Ryan and Erin to turn their attraction into something more, or will secrets from the past drive them apart? less

Finn O’Loughlin can’t stop thinking about the first woman to ever capture his attention. Not after an unexpected hook up, or even after she mysteriously shows back up on New Year’s Eve. After her sudden reappearance, Finn finds himself in a whirlwind of a relationship. But when the town’s most eligible bachelor is suddenly off the market, not everyone is happy about it... moreFinn O’Loughlin can’t stop thinking about the first woman to ever capture his attention. Not after an unexpected hook up, or even after she mysteriously shows back up on New Year’s Eve. After her sudden reappearance, Finn finds himself in a whirlwind of a relationship. But when the town’s most eligible bachelor is suddenly off the market, not everyone is happy about it. Haunted by the drama of a past hookup, Finn tries to keep his newfound relationship from sinking before it even has the chance to float. But unbeknownst to him, she’s dealing with problems of her own in the form of a sleazy new boss who doesn’t take no for an answer. As their new relationship grows, they realize the secrets they keep just may drive them apart. less