Skeleton Island Series by Kaylea Cross

Welcome to Skeleton Island, where dangerous secrets lie hidden on its rugged, windswept shores. But even the darkest secrets can be unearthed…and some residents will go to any length to make sure they remain buried. Tragedy ripped her world apart. Willow has come back to Skeleton Island ready to heal old wounds and make a new life for herself in her childhood haven. The last thing she expects is to discover the man linked to her loss has also returned to the island... moreWelcome to Skeleton Island, where dangerous secrets lie hidden on its rugged, windswept shores. But even the darkest secrets can be unearthed…and some residents will go to any length to make sure they remain buried. Tragedy ripped her world apart. Willow has come back to Skeleton Island ready to heal old wounds and make a new life for herself in her childhood haven. The last thing she expects is to discover the man linked to her loss has also returned to the island. Tripp is forever changed by what happened, but the fire between them burns hotter than ever. When a mysterious threat sets her on a collision course with a dangerous entity operating on the island, she turns to him, putting her heart on the line along with her life. He's tortured by the past he can’t escape. Former military contractor Tripp has secretly loved Willow since he was sixteen. He knows he should keep his distance but he can’t stay away—even though they’ll both wind up getting burned in the end. And when the long-buried desire between them finally ignites, someone targets Willow. He steps in to protect her, but even as they confront the deadly threat, his darkest secret is revealed, threatening to tear them apart forever. less

It started out as hate at first sight. As Skeleton Island’s resident cetacean expert, Dr. Xanthe Lazos is dedicated to saving the critically endangered Southern Resident Orca population. The latest threat to the island’s fragile ecosystem comes in the form of a proposed luxury oceanfront resort, and a self-made millionaire behind it who becomes her nemesis. But fate keeps pushing them together, forcing her to view him in a different light. Except her work has made her a target... moreIt started out as hate at first sight. As Skeleton Island’s resident cetacean expert, Dr. Xanthe Lazos is dedicated to saving the critically endangered Southern Resident Orca population. The latest threat to the island’s fragile ecosystem comes in the form of a proposed luxury oceanfront resort, and a self-made millionaire behind it who becomes her nemesis. But fate keeps pushing them together, forcing her to view him in a different light. Except her work has made her a target. When the looming threat against her ignites, the man she swore to hate steps up to protect her. Now they have to rely on each other to stay alive. Blaine Slater never expected to fall for a woman like Xanthe. She’s done everything in her power to defeat his current project and made it clear she loathes everything he stands for. They’re polar opposites in almost every way, yet he’s never been this drawn to anyone, even as she forces him to open his eyes and rethink his own biases. When someone tries to kill her, he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe. But it’s not just her in the crosshairs. They soon find themselves trapped in a fight for their lives while battling feelings neither of them ever saw coming. less