Crescent Ridge: Mountain Men in Uniform Series by Jacqueline Carmine

She was always meant to be his.Gwen Truett grew up in Crescent Ridge, but she moved away the first chance she got. Now her mother is sick and she's back in town for the foreseeable future. She's a local but ever since she opened her tattoo studio downtown, she's been receiving the cold shoulder. Despite her quiet and professional setting, other local business owners are constantly calling the local sheriff's office with noise complaints... moreShe was always meant to be his.Gwen Truett grew up in Crescent Ridge, but she moved away the first chance she got. Now her mother is sick and she's back in town for the foreseeable future. She's a local but ever since she opened her tattoo studio downtown, she's been receiving the cold shoulder. Despite her quiet and professional setting, other local business owners are constantly calling the local sheriff's office with noise complaints. It wouldn't be more than an annoyance if the sheriff wasn't a childhood friend. One who looks like a tall drink of water despite the hideous uniform her wears.He was never going to send off for a bride like the other single men in his hometown. Not when she's the only woman he's ever loved.Thomas Larson has loved Gwen since they were in high school. He didn't tell her then because he wanted more for her than to be shackled to their hometown. She's talented and he wanted her to leave her mark on the world. But now she's back and he's done watching from the sidelines. He's always worn the badge with pride and honor but now that the woman he loves is being harassed by the very people he swore to protect and serve he might just have to decide which is a higher calling. Can he honor his vow and protect the woman he loves, or will he have to watch as she walks away again? Full of romance and steamy scenes, every novella in the Crescent Ridge series features a different couple. The others center around a mail order bride dynamic while this one features a sworn officer of the law and the feisty tattoo artist he has loved for years. HEA guaranteed with no cheating and can be read in a couple of hours. less

Scott has always served his community as a ranger, first in the Army and now in the forest of Crescent Ridge. He prefers the quiet of his cabin and the soft sounds of the forest to the bustle of town. But then he sees her and finds himself falling in love before he even learns her name.We met at my friend's wedding, sparks flying but men never look twice at the nerdy librarian. I'm quiet and reserved, the exact opposite of my friend group... moreScott has always served his community as a ranger, first in the Army and now in the forest of Crescent Ridge. He prefers the quiet of his cabin and the soft sounds of the forest to the bustle of town. But then he sees her and finds himself falling in love before he even learns her name.We met at my friend's wedding, sparks flying but men never look twice at the nerdy librarian. I'm quiet and reserved, the exact opposite of my friend group.I'm an introvert who gets squeamish over the sight of bugs.He's the park ranger who caught my eye.I thought we would spend one night together and go our separate ways. We're too different to be anything more than a one-night stand. I live in Portland, and he lives on the mountain. My skin crawls just thinking about the bacteria in the dirt clinging to his boots. It's one night, it can't be anything more. I have a job and life back home.Even if it breaks my heart I can't stay.Each steamy novella set in the world of Crescent Ridge has a HEA, no OWD, no cheating and can be read in an hour or two. less

Freshly promoted from probationary status to a full-fledged firefighter of the Crescent Ridge Fire Department Dennis doesn't need any distractions. Enter Melody McKinney. Back from college, Melody is his older sister's best friend and completely off limits.He's four years younger than me and my best friend's little brother. I'm only back in Crescent Ridge until I start my new job.There is no way that we can indulge in anything... moreFreshly promoted from probationary status to a full-fledged firefighter of the Crescent Ridge Fire Department Dennis doesn't need any distractions. Enter Melody McKinney. Back from college, Melody is his older sister's best friend and completely off limits.He's four years younger than me and my best friend's little brother. I'm only back in Crescent Ridge until I start my new job.There is no way that we can indulge in anything. It doesn't matter that he's not the moody teenager that I remember anymore. Or that he's younger than me and entirely off limits. He's strong, serious and hot enough to tempt me to set something on fire just to see him again. One kiss is all it takes to set my world on fire but can we put the flames out before they consume us?Each steamy novella set in the world of Crescent Ridge has an HEA, no owd, no cheating and can be read in an hour or two. Crescent Ridge Mountain Men in Uniform is a spinoff of Crescent Ridge Mail Order Brides. less