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 ★SuspenseA 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