Halvorsen Brothers Series by Eevee Darke

A quiet mechanic. A single mom on the run. A town full of ghosts.Sometimes the safest place to fall is the one you swore you’d never return to.MariComing back to Salt Point was never part of the plan.But when you're fleeing a man who promised to destroy everything, the place you once swore off starts to look like the only safe option—no matter how many memories it holds.I’ve got a five-year-old to protect, a trailer I can barely afford, and a past I’m still trying to outrun... moreA quiet mechanic. A single mom on the run. A town full of ghosts.Sometimes the safest place to fall is the one you swore you’d never return to.MariComing back to Salt Point was never part of the plan.But when you're fleeing a man who promised to destroy everything, the place you once swore off starts to look like the only safe option—no matter how many memories it holds.I’ve got a five-year-old to protect, a trailer I can barely afford, and a past I’m still trying to outrun.The last person I expected to offer help? Dean Halvorsen—the quiet, gruff boy I once crushed on.Now he’s all grown up, owns a garage, and looks at me like I’m something breakable.But I can’t afford to break. Not now.DeanSalt Point doesn’t change. You keep your head down, fix what’s broken, and don’t ask for more.I’ve spent years keeping my life small. Safe. Predictable.Then Mari Hart shows up with a busted car, a kid who looks like her, and eyes full of things she won’t say.She needs a job. I need help at the shop. But letting her in? That’s a risk I haven’t taken in years.I don’t do feelings. Don’t do messy.So why does every part of me want to try?Hard to Fix is a slow-burn, emotionally charged small-town romance with trauma recovery, found family, and a cinnamon roll mechanic who’s better with engines than words—but would show up for her every single time.Perfect for readers who Grumpy/sunshine (but make it soft)Single moms and emotionally safe menTrauma recovery that’s tender, not toxicFound family and quiet devotionActs of service as love languageSmall-town romance with emotional depthHer past isn't finished with her.But neither is Dean.And Salt Point might not be far enough to hide.Each Halvorsen Brothers novel can be read as a standalone, but reading in order brings deeper emotional payoff. less

She built an empire from heartbreak. Now she’s back to reclaim the one thing success couldn’t buy—her daughter… and maybe her first love.ClaraComing home was never part of the plan. But when you’ve lost the one thing that ever mattered, you’ll do whatever it takes to make it right.Ten years ago, I left Cedar Hollow stripped of everything—my freedom, my baby girl, my heart. I turned grief into ambition and built two tech companies from the ground up... moreShe built an empire from heartbreak. Now she’s back to reclaim the one thing success couldn’t buy—her daughter… and maybe her first love.ClaraComing home was never part of the plan. But when you’ve lost the one thing that ever mattered, you’ll do whatever it takes to make it right.Ten years ago, I left Cedar Hollow stripped of everything—my freedom, my baby girl, my heart. I turned grief into ambition and built two tech companies from the ground up. But none of it filled the hole Ivy left behind.Now I’m back, ready to fight for my daughter. But facing Eli Halvorsen—the boy who broke me and never even knew he left a child behind—wasn’t part of the deal.EliMy life runs on code and coffee. I fix school networks, avoid drama, and definitely don’t believe in second chances.Then Ivy shows up, brilliant, stubborn… and unmistakably mine. And Clara, the girl I never stopped loving, is suddenly back in my orbit.She’s fierce, successful, and absolutely furious. But I see the pain behind her power—and I’d do anything to protect her. Again. Hard to Reach is a second-chance romance set in a small town where secrets run deep, and love never truly fades.Perfect for readers who ✅ Secret baby with a twist✅ Second-chance love that hurts so good✅ Small-town secrets and simmering family drama✅ A techy, soft-hearted hero who hides behind sarcasm✅ A powerhouse heroine who’s done letting others make the rulesShe came back for her daughter.But her heart might have more in store and room for her daughter's father.Each story in the Salt Point series can be read as a stand-alone, but reading in order offers the richest experience. less

A firefighter with something to prove. A paramedic who’s done saving anyone but herself. A ten-year-old girl who needs more than either of them is ready to give.Sometimes love doesn’t arrive loudly. Sometimes it just rolls in like the morning fog and stays.SidneyI’ve seen what it costs to care too much.Paramedics don’t get fairy tale endings—we get trauma rotations, empty apartments, and hearts we learn to live without.I’ve kept my life small on purpose. No risks. No roots.Then there’s Beth... moreA firefighter with something to prove. A paramedic who’s done saving anyone but herself. A ten-year-old girl who needs more than either of them is ready to give.Sometimes love doesn’t arrive loudly. Sometimes it just rolls in like the morning fog and stays.SidneyI’ve seen what it costs to care too much.Paramedics don’t get fairy tale endings—we get trauma rotations, empty apartments, and hearts we learn to live without.I’ve kept my life small on purpose. No risks. No roots.Then there’s Beth. Ten years old, already world-weary, and suddenly in my care after a call that wasn’t supposed to mean anything.And Logan Halvorsen—her unlikely firefighter hero, all loud charm and reckless bravery—is suddenly everywhere.I don’t trust men like him.But he keeps showing up. For her. For me.And the hardest part? I keep wanting him to.LoganI run into fire without thinking. That’s the easy part.What’s harder is staying—being the kind of person someone could count on, day after day.I’ve made peace with being the guy who helps and leaves.Then I met Beth. And Sidney.She’s sharp-edged, hard to read, and the only person who doesn’t flinch when I fall apart.We’re nothing alike.But when she looks at Beth like she’s worth keeping, I start to wonder—What if I am too?Hard to Burn is a slow-burn, emotionally layered small-town romance about found family, trauma recovery, and the kind of love that doesn’t fix you—just holds you steady while you do the work.Perfect for readers who Co-parenting with aching tendernessFirst responders with wounded heartsFound family and fierce devotionBroken people learning how to stayLove stories where the fire’s on the insideThey weren’t looking for love.But Beth? She found it for them.And this time, they might finally stay.Each Halvorsen Brothers novel can be read as a standalone, but reading in order brings deeper emotional payoff. less

A runaway tide. A fortress of control. A love that refuses to stay contained.Sometimes the only way to stay afloat is to let yourself drown.TanyaI built my life to be unsinkable—every plan accounted for, every door locked tight. After everything that came before, safety isn’t a feeling. It’s a system.Then Sawyer Halvorsen drifts into town like a storm front—reckless, charming, impossible to ignore... moreA runaway tide. A fortress of control. A love that refuses to stay contained.Sometimes the only way to stay afloat is to let yourself drown.TanyaI built my life to be unsinkable—every plan accounted for, every door locked tight. After everything that came before, safety isn’t a feeling. It’s a system.Then Sawyer Halvorsen drifts into town like a storm front—reckless, charming, impossible to ignore. He laughs at danger, makes friends out of chaos, and looks at me like I’m not the careful woman I pretend to be.I should know better than to get close. But when the waves start rising, it’s Sawyer who keeps showing up… and I’m so damn tired of standing alone against the tide.SawyerI don’t do roots. Never have. Give me open water, a boat that leaks just enough to keep me humble, and a sunrise to chase. That’s all I need.Then there’s Tanya Delaney—all sharp edges and impossible calm, like she’s holding the whole damn world steady with her bare hands. She says she doesn’t need saving. Maybe she doesn’t.But I’ve spent my whole life pretending the monsters were just stories. Turns out, they’re real—and maybe it’s time I stopped running.Hard to Catch is a heartfelt, slow-burn small-town romance about learning when to let go, when to fight, and when to trust that someone will stay.Perfect for readers who • Witty banter hiding deeper wounds• Protective chaos gremlin x cautious single mom• Emotional intimacy and second chances• Found family and seaside storms• “He keeps showing up” energy• Small-town tenderness with big feelingsHe’s not the kind of man she planned for.She’s not the kind of woman he thought he’d deserve.But some storms don’t destroy—they uncover what’s been waiting beneath.Each Halvorsen Brothers novel can be read as a standalone, but reading in order brings deeper emotional payoff. less