Hart County Series by Hannah Shield

When I decided to spend my summer in Silver Ridge, Colorado, I was looking for a new beginning. But I didn’t count on meeting Ashford O’Neal. I’m the new music teacher who just signed a lease to share his building. He’s the grouchy martial arts instructor who wants me gone. Yet when he’s with his daughter, I see a whole new side of him that draws me in. Not to mention his tight T-shirts and all those muscles. I’m determined to win him over with my sunny disposition... moreWhen I decided to spend my summer in Silver Ridge, Colorado, I was looking for a new beginning. But I didn’t count on meeting Ashford O’Neal. I’m the new music teacher who just signed a lease to share his building. He’s the grouchy martial arts instructor who wants me gone. Yet when he’s with his daughter, I see a whole new side of him that draws me in. Not to mention his tight T-shirts and all those muscles. I’m determined to win him over with my sunny disposition. No matter how much he tries to scare me away with the permanent rain cloud over his head. When an actual rainstorm leaves me stranded, Ashford takes me in. But he has darkness in his past. Secrets that could tear our new, fragile connection apart. Because getting close to Ashford means digging up truths that some in Silver Ridge would kill to keep hidden. ★Grumpy/Sunshine ★Age Gap ★Single Dad/Babysitter ★Ex-Military Hero ★Dislike to Love ★Forced Proximity ★Slow Burn Steam ★Suspense. A full-length novel of 370 pages. Each book in the series can be read as an interconnected standalone. less

He’s dangerously sexy. Way too charming. But I had no idea he was also my brother’s closest friend. After getting burned in my past, I don’t trust easily. Especially men who seem too good to be true. Then he shows up in Silver Ridge for the ski resort grand opening. A mysterious stranger, tempting me with his tousled dark hair, a way with words, and a wicked smirk. When he steps in to protect me from a handsy creep, I decide to take a chance. One night. Until I get cold feet... moreHe’s dangerously sexy. Way too charming. But I had no idea he was also my brother’s closest friend. After getting burned in my past, I don’t trust easily. Especially men who seem too good to be true. Then he shows up in Silver Ridge for the ski resort grand opening. A mysterious stranger, tempting me with his tousled dark hair, a way with words, and a wicked smirk. When he steps in to protect me from a handsy creep, I decide to take a chance. One night. Until I get cold feet. Then he turns out to be Dane Knightly, billionaire owner of the ski resort. And my brother’s best friend from the Army. I’m a simple, small-town girl, and that’s how I like it. Yet after Dane arrives, my life takes a turn toward the exciting. I’m suddenly swept up in a mystery with deadly stakes. Dane swears he’ll keep me safe. And he insists on spoiling me, too. Before I know it, Dane says he wants to keep me forever. But how could I ever trust him with my heart? In this small-town romance, you’ll find a self-proclaimed nerdy girl, a cocky ex-solider turned executive who sweeps her off her feet, a glamorous trip to NYC, and heart-racing suspense. Each book in the Hart County series can be read as a standalone. ★ A billionaire who spoils her. ★ Brother's best friend. ★ Ex-military. ★ He falls first. ★ Who hurt you? ★ Slow burn. less

He thinks I’m a spoiled diva. I think he’s a grumpy control freak. But when a snowstorm traps us together, there’s nothing but heat. I try to bring happiness into the world with my music. So why does Police Chief Teller Landry scowl at me like it’s his full-time job? The man is larger than life. Intimidating enough to make me nervous. Good thing I didn’t come to Silver Ridge this weekend to impress him. I came to celebrate with the only family I have... moreHe thinks I’m a spoiled diva. I think he’s a grumpy control freak. But when a snowstorm traps us together, there’s nothing but heat. I try to bring happiness into the world with my music. So why does Police Chief Teller Landry scowl at me like it’s his full-time job? The man is larger than life. Intimidating enough to make me nervous. Good thing I didn’t come to Silver Ridge this weekend to impress him. I came to celebrate with the only family I have. It’s a chance to take a break from my chaotic schedule. To feel normal, even for a little while. Then a snowstorm bearing down on Hart County leaves the two of us stranded. Just me and Chief Landry. Alone. I expect frostbite. Instead, what I get is warmth. Not just from his deadpan humor or our fiery chemistry, but the way he sees through the fame and finds me. But just when things start to thaw between us, a stalker from my past resurfaces. Teller goes from stoic cop to fierce protector in a heartbeat. And I’m not sure what’s scarier. The danger closing in… or how badly I want to stay in his arms forever. In this small-town romance, you’ll find a world-famous pop star who’s not afraid to make trouble, a gruff hero who secretly adores her, spice, and pulse-pounding suspense. If you love a man who’ll burn the world down for the woman he loves, get ready to fall hard for Teller Landry. ★ Opposites attract. ★ Age gap. ★ Forced proximity. ★ Ex-military hero (who’s a cinnamon roll). ★ Hurt/comfort. ★ He falls first. less

I can’t get over the past. And my too-charming high school nemesis refuses to let me forget. After my big-city life in Chicago goes up in flames, I’m back in Silver Ridge with nothing but my cat and a mountain of regrets to my name. This town is full of memories—like my best friend who died in high school. And Callum O’Neal, the arrogant jock who was my nemesisl. Now he’s a volunteer firefighter with a golden-retriever smile, working side by side with me at my grandfather’s brewery... moreI can’t get over the past. And my too-charming high school nemesis refuses to let me forget. After my big-city life in Chicago goes up in flames, I’m back in Silver Ridge with nothing but my cat and a mountain of regrets to my name. This town is full of memories—like my best friend who died in high school. And Callum O’Neal, the arrogant jock who was my nemesisl. Now he’s a volunteer firefighter with a golden-retriever smile, working side by side with me at my grandfather’s brewery. Worse? He insists he doesn’t know why I hate him, then has the nerve to start charming me. Turns out I can’t resist that backward cap or the naughty gleam in his eyes. But when long-buried secrets come to light, Callum’s the only one standing between me and danger. Now, I don’t know what frightens me more. The real truth about what happened back then… or the possibility that I’ll fall for him. A rivals-to-lovers romance packed with fast-paced banter, a steamy cooking lesson, emotional secrets revealed, and heart-pounding suspense! ✔️ Black cat x Golden retriever. ✔️ Childhood enemies. ✔️ Workplace rivals. ✔️ Coworkers with benefits. ✔️ Reformed playboy. ✔️ Small-town romantic suspense. Can be read as a standalone. Note to readers: contains scenes of suspense, danger, and death. Please check the "Before you read" page in the sample. less