The Hillers of Barratt County Series by Calle J. Brookes

The boy next door can just stay there! Six years—that’s how long Chantal Fields has avoided the infuriating single father next door. She and Gene Hiller will never get along, so why bother trying? He’s her best friend’s older brother—annoying, arrogant, and the pain-in-the-ass rancher who’s driven her crazy for as long as she can remember. But when enemies with a grudge against her cop brother resurface, Gene is her literal last hope of survival... moreThe boy next door can just stay there! Six years—that’s how long Chantal Fields has avoided the infuriating single father next door. She and Gene Hiller will never get along, so why bother trying? He’s her best friend’s older brother—annoying, arrogant, and the pain-in-the-ass rancher who’s driven her crazy for as long as she can remember. But when enemies with a grudge against her cop brother resurface, Gene is her literal last hope of survival. Gene won’t rest until Chantal is safe and home where she belongs. And the instant she’s ready, he’s going to show her he’s worth any risk. If the enemies after Charlie Fields’s baby sister don’t take her from Gene first. .. less

HE COULD JUST GO BACK TO WHERE HE CAME FROM! ER Nurse Genny Hiller has always kept Dr. Chad Fields at arm’s length, avoiding the much-older boy-next-door who’s forever given her that judging look, like she’s a melodramatic screwup. She’s used to steering clear of his arrogant know-it-all presence, but now, Dr. Chad-wicked Fields seems to be around every corner. Chad has always been protective of the Hiller sisters living next door to his parents... moreHE COULD JUST GO BACK TO WHERE HE CAME FROM! ER Nurse Genny Hiller has always kept Dr. Chad Fields at arm’s length, avoiding the much-older boy-next-door who’s forever given her that judging look, like she’s a melodramatic screwup. She’s used to steering clear of his arrogant know-it-all presence, but now, Dr. Chad-wicked Fields seems to be around every corner. Chad has always been protective of the Hiller sisters living next door to his parents. They were good friends with his little sister, too, after all. But Genny had always gotten right under his skin. She still does. Just in an entirely different way than she ever has before. Now he wants to show her that he’s the kind of man a passionate woman like her deserves. He is a man with a plan, and he's ready to hunt his prey. They'll both enjoy the game, too. But someone else wants Genny. And he will stop at nothing to get what he deserves…Even if it means getting rid of the people standing in his way. .. less

HIS SISTER’S BEST FRIEND BLINDSIDED HIM. Reverend Gunn Hiller isn’t prepared for the instant connection he feels with Ayla Fisher, his sister’s close friend. Quirky, funny, loyal, loving, and definitely possessing no filters, Ayla knocks him right off his feet the instant they meet. He just wasn’t expecting a woman like her. No woman has ever fascinated him more. But Gunn’s a bit more than rusty at the dating thing. It’s time for him to come up with a plan... moreHIS SISTER’S BEST FRIEND BLINDSIDED HIM. Reverend Gunn Hiller isn’t prepared for the instant connection he feels with Ayla Fisher, his sister’s close friend. Quirky, funny, loyal, loving, and definitely possessing no filters, Ayla knocks him right off his feet the instant they meet. He just wasn’t expecting a woman like her. No woman has ever fascinated him more. But Gunn’s a bit more than rusty at the dating thing. It’s time for him to come up with a plan. WHAT DOES SHE DO WITH A MAN LIKE HIM? Ayla’s never dated. She always assumed she’d figure it out when the time came. At twenty-three, she’s still got plenty of time for romance—around physical therapy appointments, volunteering at the library, and keeping an eye on her two besties and her big sister, who just keeps getting into trouble, right? He’s not the type to pick up a romance novel. But when he’s nearby, she’s pretty sure she needs a fan and a distraction. Why does her skin burn when he brushes against her? Why do his hazel eyes make her think he’s seeing the real her when no one ever has? They both know something incredible is happening between them. They’re going to take some time to figure it out. TIME MIGHT BE SOMETHING THEY JUST DON’T HAVE. Gunn’s best friend is in town asking questions about a cult that came too close years ago—and now danger isn’t just back. It’s closing in. And Ayla just might pay the price…. less

She has a secret. Assistant Prosecutor Giavonna Hiller had felt unsafe for years. Now, the threat has returned. She has one real choice—go home. Back to the Hiller Ranch, where she feels safe. Maybe there, she can finally find a way to heal from the secret she’d never shared. But… there is an enemy already at the Hiller Ranch. One she’d argued with countless times before. Him—Prosecutor Hudson Hanan. The one man who made her burn—with anger, fury, frustration. And that was just to start... moreShe has a secret. Assistant Prosecutor Giavonna Hiller had felt unsafe for years. Now, the threat has returned. She has one real choice—go home. Back to the Hiller Ranch, where she feels safe. Maybe there, she can finally find a way to heal from the secret she’d never shared. But… there is an enemy already at the Hiller Ranch. One she’d argued with countless times before. Him—Prosecutor Hudson Hanan. The one man who made her burn—with anger, fury, frustration. And that was just to start. The only thing that made him appear human at all is the beautiful little boy with his daddy’s grin she already adores. No one got under his skin faster than Giavonna Hiller. Prosecutor Hudson Hanan was used to being in charge—the only one who ever challenged him was his best friend’s younger sister. Gia argued with him on a daily basis, until he was utterly convinced she was Satan’s own legal apprentice. But now… Hudson and his four-year-old son are at the Hiller Ranch, recovering from a car accident. And there she is. Gia. Beautiful, loving, compassionate. And tempting. Hot enough to tempt the devil now. Hudson’s little boy already adores her, and Hudson can’t get the sight of his worst enemy in pink silk out of his head—or his dreams. How does he convince the woman he’s been fighting with for years that he is the man who wants her more than anything now? When the threat for Gia returns, it becomes clear quickly—Hudson better find the enemy stalking them now, or they’ll never get a chance to feel the flame of the fire burning between them. less

HALA HANAN WAS BACK. AND THAT MEANT TROUBLE—ESPECIALLY FOR GRADY HILLER. He’d had his fill of watching over his baby sister’s closest friend years ago. He’d enjoyed the peace when she left for college. But Hala was back, filling in for the retired kindergarten teacher at Value Elementary. Hala was back. And Grady almost swore she’d brought the sun with her. But he wasn’t going to tell her how she made him feel. She deserved a better man than Grady Hiller would ever be... moreHALA HANAN WAS BACK. AND THAT MEANT TROUBLE—ESPECIALLY FOR GRADY HILLER. He’d had his fill of watching over his baby sister’s closest friend years ago. He’d enjoyed the peace when she left for college. But Hala was back, filling in for the retired kindergarten teacher at Value Elementary. Hala was back. And Grady almost swore she’d brought the sun with her. But he wasn’t going to tell her how she made him feel. She deserved a better man than Grady Hiller would ever be. HILLER BROTHERS WERE THE HOTTEST MEN IN THE COUNTY. Hala had noticed that long ago. Grumpy Grady was the most beautiful of the bunch. Too bad he had the soul of a rotten troll—especially where she was concerned. They had been squabbling since childhood. She didn’t see that changing soon. Except now he was telling her she was beautiful. That he’d missed her laughter. That she didn’t have to be afraid with him. Promising he’d never hurt her, while he held her close. And now he was kissing her beneath the stars…. Her best friend’s brother had just changed everything between them. And Hala liked it. But then he claimed he wasn’t good enough for a woman like her. What was up with that? He was one of the best men she knew…. Now Hala had to show him the truth. He didn’t have to be afraid to be the man he was. He was perfect exactly as he was. Perfect for her. And Hala wanted her Hiller man forever. But no one is ever truly safe. And that is a lesson this kindergarten teacher is about to learn the hard way…. less