Stranded in Leavenworth Series by K. L. Parsons

SHE WANTS TO FORGE HER OWN PATH. HE PREFERS TO STAY ON THE TRAIL. NEITHER IS READY FOR ROMANCE. Lucy O’Malley is done being a doormat. After getting dumped and booted from her apartment on her thirtieth birthday, she finds herself on the road to reinvention—or rather, on Interstate 90 headed east toward Leavenworth, Washington, for a little beer, bratwurst, and backpacking. Who cares if the Bavarian-themed “romantic getaway” was originally planned for a couple? Unfortunately, her guide does... moreSHE WANTS TO FORGE HER OWN PATH. HE PREFERS TO STAY ON THE TRAIL. NEITHER IS READY FOR ROMANCE. Lucy O’Malley is done being a doormat. After getting dumped and booted from her apartment on her thirtieth birthday, she finds herself on the road to reinvention—or rather, on Interstate 90 headed east toward Leavenworth, Washington, for a little beer, bratwurst, and backpacking. Who cares if the Bavarian-themed “romantic getaway” was originally planned for a couple? Unfortunately, her guide does. Jonathan Miller owns Off the Beaten Adventures, a successful outdoor guiding company in Leavenworth. Ever since the unthinkable happened on a rafting trip four years ago, Jonathan has erred on the side of caution. He plans meticulously and avoids risk whenever possible. So, when a sexy little brunette shows up and throws a wrench in his carefully laid plans he is convinced the three-day excursion will end in disaster. The initial attraction is mutual, but Lucy and Jonathan find themselves on rocky terrain, and the last thing either wants is to complicate matters with a fling. But after a freak landslide decimates their only serviceable trail home, sizzling chemistry is the least of their problems. Together, they must cut through the raw wilderness and return safely to civilization with their bodies—and hearts—intact. less

HE PLANS TO ICE HER OUT. SHE REFUSES TO BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD. WILL AND UNEXPECTED BLIZZARD MELT THEIR HEARTS? Francesca “Frankie” Miller knew starting grad school after a ten-year hiatus from college would be hard, but the seasoned adventure guide never expected to make an enemy on day one. Showing up to class late and “ill-prepared” makes her the immediate target of her professor’s disdain. Fortunately, Frankie is no stranger to a challenge... moreHE PLANS TO ICE HER OUT. SHE REFUSES TO BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD. WILL AND UNEXPECTED BLIZZARD MELT THEIR HEARTS? Francesca “Frankie” Miller knew starting grad school after a ten-year hiatus from college would be hard, but the seasoned adventure guide never expected to make an enemy on day one. Showing up to class late and “ill-prepared” makes her the immediate target of her professor’s disdain. Fortunately, Frankie is no stranger to a challenge. As she counts down the days to her brother’s December wedding, she refuses to allow the intimidating and inconveniently alluring professor to derail her from her dream career. Law professor and former powerhouse divorce attorney Benjamin Clark knows there is no such thing as happily ever after. However, that’s not stopping him from accepting the role of best man in his buddy’s wedding. Benjamin hasn’t exactly been there for his friend over the years and he’s determined to change that. Starting with a trip to Leavenworth to support the groom on his happy day. But when the professor learns that the beguiling blonde who vexes him from the front row of his classroom is his best friend’s little sister, he can’t help but be overcome with guilt for tormenting and lusting after her all quarter. Far from campus during winter break—despite lingering resentment—Frankie and Benjamin strike a truce for the sake of the wedding. But when the maid of honor and best man find themselves separated from the rest of the wedding party on a snowshoe excursion gone wrong, they’re faced with a new set of survive being stranded in a blizzard while also ignoring the sizzling attraction growing between them. less

SHE'S TRYING TO SALVAGE HER CAREER. HE'S DESPERATE TO REPAIR HIS REPUTATION. NEITHER EXPECTED A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE. Tabitha Handcock’s sports journalism career is on the rocks. The former professional climber has one shot to prove she’s still capable of crafting a standout article. The only problem is she hasn’t climbed outside of a gym in the past three years and it’s starting to affect her work... moreSHE'S TRYING TO SALVAGE HER CAREER. HE'S DESPERATE TO REPAIR HIS REPUTATION. NEITHER EXPECTED A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE. Tabitha Handcock’s sports journalism career is on the rocks. The former professional climber has one shot to prove she’s still capable of crafting a standout article. The only problem is she hasn’t climbed outside of a gym in the past three years and it’s starting to affect her work. Now she’s dusting off her gear and heading to Leavenworth, WA in a last-ditch effort to save her job. Since climbing guide Zac Hartford hit rock bottom at his friend’s wedding last winter, he’s been trying to prove he’s left his devil-may-care, rakish persona behind. So when his boss—and best friend—asks Zac to host a journalist from Rock ‘n’ Ropes Magazine for a week of climbing excursions, the former playboy quickly agrees. But Zac is stunned when he learns the journalist is a former flame and is desperate to keep old feelings contained. Despite their past, Tabitha and Zac are stuck together and the only thing they can agree on is the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, even if the crux of that plan means denying any attraction—or deeper feelings—still exists. less