Nurses of Rose Valley Series by Nichole Ruschelle

One night was never meant to last forever... but can they resist the desires that refuse to fade, or will they risk it all for one more taste?I’ve never been one to believe in forever—just the thrill of right now. When I first set my sights on him, it was supposed to be one night, no strings, no regrets. He wasn’t from around here, so why overthink it? I’d lose myself in him for a fleeting moment and move on. Easy.Or so I thought.Fate had other plans... moreOne night was never meant to last forever... but can they resist the desires that refuse to fade, or will they risk it all for one more taste?I’ve never been one to believe in forever—just the thrill of right now. When I first set my sights on him, it was supposed to be one night, no strings, no regrets. He wasn’t from around here, so why overthink it? I’d lose myself in him for a fleeting moment and move on. Easy.Or so I thought.Fate had other plans. When we came face-to-face again, avoiding him wasn’t an option. Not only did he actually live in Rose Valley, the same smalltown as me, but he was also a doctor at the same hospital—and, of all places, in my department.It seems fate has a wicked sense of humor.James isn’t making it easy, either. He’s always there—close enough to feel his presence, his intensity, his relentless charm. That one unforgettable night we shared replays in my mind on an endless loop, and the walls I’ve spent years building suddenly feel paper-thin.Can I hold my ground, or will he shatter my defenses, piece by piece? One thing’s for James isn’t just in my life no—he’s in my head, and maybe, just maybe, in my heart.This is the second installment in the Nurses of Rose Valley but is an interconnected standalone. It's recommended to read the first book but not necessary. less

She wanted a child. He needed a wife. But neither of them expected love to be part of the deal.By the time I turned sixteen, I had my life perfectly planned out. Get my nursing degree, find my prince charming, get married, and have kids—all before thirty. But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and at thirty-five, I’m still waiting for Mr. Right.When my doctor tells me I can’t wait much longer to start a family, I decide to take control of my destiny... moreShe wanted a child. He needed a wife. But neither of them expected love to be part of the deal.By the time I turned sixteen, I had my life perfectly planned out. Get my nursing degree, find my prince charming, get married, and have kids—all before thirty. But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and at thirty-five, I’m still waiting for Mr. Right.When my doctor tells me I can’t wait much longer to start a family, I decide to take control of my destiny. Forget waiting for love—I’ll get a sperm donor and do this on my own.Enter Officer Taylor Mitchell, with a proposition that’s as crazy as it is tempting. All I have to do is marry him for a year or two so he can inherit his family’s farm, and in return, he’ll help me start my family. It’s a win-win. After all, Taylor’s seven years younger than me—hardly the prince charming I’d imagined—and there’s no chance I’ll fall for him. Right?But as our fake marriage begins to feel a little too real, I’m starting to realize that the best plans are the ones you never saw coming. Because love? It doesn’t care about age, timing, or rules—and it might just turn everything upside down.Welcome back to Rose Valley. This book deals with fertility issues and is the third book in an interconnected standalone series. It's not required to read the others before this one, but characters do cross over. less