Hearts on Duty Series by Hana York

A sizzling small-town romance where forced proximity turns up the heat between a stubborn baker and a protective firefighter.Olivia Harper came to Anchor Bay for a fresh start—not a flirty distraction. After rebuilding her life, she has no time for complications, especially the kind that come with broad shoulders, a cocky grin, and a hero complex.Jack Lawson knows how to keep his cool under pressure. As a firefighter, protecting people is second nature... moreA sizzling small-town romance where forced proximity turns up the heat between a stubborn baker and a protective firefighter.Olivia Harper came to Anchor Bay for a fresh start—not a flirty distraction. After rebuilding her life, she has no time for complications, especially the kind that come with broad shoulders, a cocky grin, and a hero complex.Jack Lawson knows how to keep his cool under pressure. As a firefighter, protecting people is second nature. But Olivia? She doesn’t want rescuing, and she sure as hell doesn’t want him getting too close. When a plumbing mishap lands him as her unexpected housemate, their battle of wills turns into something neither of them can ignore.The problem? Olivia has spent years proving she doesn’t need anyone, while Jack’s instincts tell him to stand back before he wants something he can’t have. But some flames refuse to die out...A small town full of charm. A slow-burn romance packed with heat. A love story that proves the best things in life are worth the risk.Author's This fast-paced, steamy romance is a perfect short read you can devour in about an hour—ideal for your lunch break, a cozy evening, or whenever you need a quick escape into love and laughter!For readers who ✔️ Grumpy meets Sunshine ✔️ Forced Proximity with sizzling chemistry✔️ Protective, rugged heroes✔️ Independent heroines who aren’t afraid to challenge them less

A sizzling small-town romance where years of friendship ignite into something neither of them can ignore.Brooke Taylor has spent years keeping her feelings for Theo Morgan buried beneath sharp comebacks and stubborn denial. As a no-nonsense cop in Anchor Bay, she’s never let emotions get in the way of the job—especially when it comes to the charming, frustrating bar owner who knows exactly how to push her buttons.Theo has always played it safe when it comes to Brooke... moreA sizzling small-town romance where years of friendship ignite into something neither of them can ignore.Brooke Taylor has spent years keeping her feelings for Theo Morgan buried beneath sharp comebacks and stubborn denial. As a no-nonsense cop in Anchor Bay, she’s never let emotions get in the way of the job—especially when it comes to the charming, frustrating bar owner who knows exactly how to push her buttons.Theo has always played it safe when it comes to Brooke. She’s his best friend, his steady constant—the one woman he can’t afford to lose. But when a break-in at his bar forces them into close quarters, the tension between them finally boils over.Can they risk their friendship to take a chance on love? Or will fear keep them apart forever?A small town full of charm. A slow-burn romance packed with heat. A love story where friendship is just the beginning.Author's This fast-paced, steamy romance is a perfect short read you can devour in about an hour—ideal for your lunch break, a cozy evening, or whenever you need a quick escape into love and laughter!For readers who ✔️ Friends-to-Lovers with sizzling chemistry✔️ Protective, rugged heroes who aren’t afraid to fight for what they want✔️ Strong, independent heroines who can hold their own✔️ Small-town charm with plenty of banter and heat less

🔥 A Forced Proximity, Search and Rescue Romance Packed with Heat, Heart, and High Stakes 🔥Ryan Anderson thrives in the chaos of Search and Rescue, risking everything to save those in danger. He’s fiercely independent, highly skilled, and never the one needing help—until a treacherous storm and a botched rescue mission leave him stranded, injured, and facing the one situation he can’t control... more🔥 A Forced Proximity, Search and Rescue Romance Packed with Heat, Heart, and High Stakes 🔥Ryan Anderson thrives in the chaos of Search and Rescue, risking everything to save those in danger. He’s fiercely independent, highly skilled, and never the one needing help—until a treacherous storm and a botched rescue mission leave him stranded, injured, and facing the one situation he can’t control.Enter Sam Monroe—a tough, no-nonsense ex-military K9 handler who’s spent years proving she doesn’t need anyone. Haunted by her past and more comfortable in survival mode than emotional entanglements, Sam doesn’t have time for distractions—especially not the kind with broad shoulders, smoldering intensity, and a stubborn streak to match her own.Forced to wait out the storm in a remote cabin in the wilderness, their reluctant alliance turns into something far more dangerous. Tensions ignite. Sparks fly. But neither of them is built for surrender—especially when old wounds and hidden vulnerabilities threaten to unravel the fragile trust between them.Will Sam and Ryan let down their walls and take a risk on love? Or will fear and pride keep them from the one person who finally sees them for who they truly are?Author's This fast-paced, steamy romance is a perfect short read you can devour in about an hour—ideal for your lunch break, a cozy evening, or whenever you need a quick escape into love and laughter!Falling for the Rescue is a high-stakes, heart-pounding romance packed with smoldering tension, sizzling chemistry, and an unforgettable battle between love and fear. Perfect for fans ✔️ Strong, independent heroines who can hold their own✔️ Protective, broody heroes with wounded hearts✔️ Forced proximity + survival romance✔️ Wounded hero✔️ Slow-burn romance with open-door heat less

Penelope Everett is chaos wrapped in sunshine and cinnamon. Milo Turner is a brooding small-town vet who prefers his solitude—and his scars—untouched.But when an injured fox, a runaway goat, and a perfectly imperfect dance in a flour-dusted kitchen spark something real, Milo and Penelope are forced to face the love isn’t always neat. It’s messy. It’s brave. It’s terrifying.And sometimes… it’s exactly what you need to heal... morePenelope Everett is chaos wrapped in sunshine and cinnamon. Milo Turner is a brooding small-town vet who prefers his solitude—and his scars—untouched.But when an injured fox, a runaway goat, and a perfectly imperfect dance in a flour-dusted kitchen spark something real, Milo and Penelope are forced to face the love isn’t always neat. It’s messy. It’s brave. It’s terrifying.And sometimes… it’s exactly what you need to heal.Can a woman learning to choose herself risk everything on a man still learning how to stay?A Heart Worth Mending is a small-town, age-gap romance packed with heart, heat, and a hero worth waiting for. Perfect for fans of grumpy-sunshine pairings, emotionally satisfying slow burns, and heroines who never stop believing in love—even when it hurts.Author's This fast-paced, steamy romance is a perfect short read you can devour in about an hour—ideal for your lunch break, a cozy evening, or whenever you need a quick escape into love and laughter!Perfect for fans ✔️ Grumpy/Sunshine Romance✔️ Age-Gap✔️ Wounded hero✔️ Slow-burn romance with open-door heat less