Chance Encounters Series by Amber Cassidy

"I think I was put on this earth to find you..."First SightCallie Richards always has a plan. At least she did, until the first impulse decision she ever made left her fleeing across state lines and away from a volatile relationship. Now, finding herself in an even more dangerous situation deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she’s suddenly aware of how unsafe it is to be a woman in this world. With no way to defend herself, Callie is forced to run for her life... more"I think I was put on this earth to find you..."First SightCallie Richards always has a plan. At least she did, until the first impulse decision she ever made left her fleeing across state lines and away from a volatile relationship. Now, finding herself in an even more dangerous situation deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she’s suddenly aware of how unsafe it is to be a woman in this world. With no way to defend herself, Callie is forced to run for her life.Nathan Wolfe is an Ex-Special Forces Operator, seeking clarity in the mountains after years of experiencing the darkest depths of reality. Always living his life for other people, he’s lost himself entirely. When a soul-seeking hunting trip turns into a rescue mission, Nathan makes a split-second decision that will alter his plan for peaceful isolation.When a chance encounter leaves her second-guessing every decision she’s ever made, Callie has to take a risk and put her trust in a stranger if she plans to make it through the day alive. As the threat grows even more complicated than either of them could imagine, Nathan is determined to keep her safe. Especially when the flames burning between them are more out of control than the forces acting against them.If fate brought her to him, then he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her alive, even if it means fighting the ghosts of his past and thawing his frozen heart in the process.*This novel is intended for Adults*Warning- Explicit Sexual Content. Depictions/mentions of Physical Assault, Sexual Assault, and Homicide less

“I know all about damage, Sunshine. Nothing can scare me away. Not even your fears.”First TouchThea Wolfe dreams of a fairytale life. From the outside, she has the perfect career as a Children’s Librarian in the small town of New Hope and always has a smile on her face. She doesn’t let anyone see how the darkest event of her past holds her back every single day.Jesse Callahan is ex-Special Forces and undercover for the Army Criminal Investigations Unit... more“I know all about damage, Sunshine. Nothing can scare me away. Not even your fears.”First TouchThea Wolfe dreams of a fairytale life. From the outside, she has the perfect career as a Children’s Librarian in the small town of New Hope and always has a smile on her face. She doesn’t let anyone see how the darkest event of her past holds her back every single day.Jesse Callahan is ex-Special Forces and undercover for the Army Criminal Investigations Unit. His job is to lay low and make nice with the AWOL soldier who led him to New Hope and the group of extremists hell-bent on sticking it to the government. While integrating into their circle, he spots a beautiful woman and is immediately drawn to her.When fate intervenes, Thea’s side gig at the local bar gets her closer to her unattainable crush than she’d ever imagined. Unfortunately, she wants to get to know the green-eyed man who keeps showing up in her life just as much as she wants him to stay away.Jesse realizes quickly that this radiant woman is someone he wants to know outside of his undercover persona, but he would be risking his career by telling her the truth. The army is all he has left after experiencing so much loss in his life, but not taking a chance on her would destroy him.Despite his duty, he doesn’t stay away and learns that their lives are far more intertwined than they realized.*This novel is intended for adults. It contains explicit sexual content, and mentions of sexual assault, domestic violence, and physical violence.* less

“Maybe she’ll strut over here and kill me. Put me out of my misery with a stomp of her heel.”First SurrenderWhen Natalie Halstead receives the worst news imaginable, she puts her life on hold and comes home to Lawson to care for her little brother. She struggles each day to give him the best life that she can, a better life than she had while ensuring that her stepfather will be punished for his crime against her mother... more“Maybe she’ll strut over here and kill me. Put me out of my misery with a stomp of her heel.”First SurrenderWhen Natalie Halstead receives the worst news imaginable, she puts her life on hold and comes home to Lawson to care for her little brother. She struggles each day to give him the best life that she can, a better life than she had while ensuring that her stepfather will be punished for his crime against her mother.Sheriff Jackson Malec’s home has been inundated with dangerous crimes and he has taken the initiative to put a stop to it. Unfortunately, he still hasn’t found answers a year into his new role, forcing him to investigate new leads.A lifelong drug dealer is about to go on trial for killing his wife and Jackson wants to know where he got his hands on the drugs that he gave her. In the process, he becomes entangled with a beautiful, but rage-filled, woman. She doesn’t trust cops and she doesn’t trust men. That hatred comes to a boiling point when the Sheriff’s Department offers the defendant a deal, more information in exchange for a lighter charge.Losing her mother senselessly has already left Natalie splintered, but the threat of her stepfather getting out of jail to reclaim her brother is unacceptable. The Sheriff doesn’t let other people’s feelings dictate his decisions, but when this dark-haired, spit-fire, of a woman reveals the slightest bit of fear in her eyes, he’s doing everything to fix his mistake. His priority has always been to eliminate the danger in Rollins County but now he wants to protect this broken woman and her little brother even more.Book Three in the Chance Encounters Series.Content Explicit Sexual Content, Pregnancy LossMentions Physical & Sexual Assault, Drug Use, Coercion/Rape. less

“Darlin’, I think you’re God’s gift to this earth. A mirage of hope to be dangled in front of sinners like me.”First ChanceSecond Chance Sanctuary is notorious for taking in strays. So, when Jo Montgomery turns up for a job, she’s surprised to be turned away by the elusive Lochlan Dane at the gates for simply being a woman... more“Darlin’, I think you’re God’s gift to this earth. A mirage of hope to be dangled in front of sinners like me.”First ChanceSecond Chance Sanctuary is notorious for taking in strays. So, when Jo Montgomery turns up for a job, she’s surprised to be turned away by the elusive Lochlan Dane at the gates for simply being a woman. He’s as wildly rugged as he is protective of the black bears he cares for and the parolees who work there because he’s no stranger to prison, or being trapped behind the rumors that swirl around him.Jo’s aware of his infamous past, but she’s determined to find solace in a place known for being off-grid. When he discovers she is the former governor’s daughter, the man who gave him a second chance at life, he decides to pay a long overdue debt.Unfortunately, she has no idea what chaos she’s walking into or the drama her presence there will cause. Lochlan hides behind a gruff exterior, but he’ll do whatever it takes to keep the claws of trouble from touching the woman he’s growing obsessed with.Even when there is no reality where he can have her.Content Violence, Adult Sexual Content, Accusations of SA, Animal Cruelty less