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A Second Chance Romance. Childhood sweethearts forced to part in high school meet again as attorneys representing opposing parties. Can they rekindle their lost love despite secrets and ethical standards?Mary didn't expect her world to change when she entered the courtroom to represent her new client. But that was before Ian Powers, her childhood sweetheart, walked into the courtroom like a powerful man who thought he owned the place. His gentle smile was the same, and the twinkle in his eyes made Mary want to hug him, but she sensed that he was now a player with a heart of stone. Gone was his shaggy hair, his torn jeans and untucked tee shirt. In their place was a slick urban haircut, an expensive suit, and a sophisticated manner that warned of an underlying arrogance that could push a girl away. Far. Away. And yet Mary was drawn to step into his inner circle to rekindle their love. Soulmates from the first time he pulled her pigtails in grade school until the last time he kissed her before their forced breakup, she felt compelled to learn about his life since their sad parting. Was he still the same boy that Mary once loved with all her heart? What secrets was he now hiding, and why couldn't he trust her with them? Ian had learned from an early age that life could hurt, and the strong only survived by not getting sucked into emotional strife. Get in, get out, and don't stick around. That was his motto. But now he had Mary back in his life and he desperately wanted to draw her into his innermost circle. He had dreamed about getting her back for years. But how could he bring her into his life when his life had become more complicated than she would ever expect?Can these two love sick attorneys rebuild a life together despite the secrets from Ian's past that he's bringing into their future and the challenges of Mary's life that seem insurmountable?Something to Remember is the first book in the Second Chance series.Something to Cherish is the second book.Something to Navigate is the third book.

Author Marissa Thompson has had writer's block since her husband died almost two years earlier. Her three closest friends are a comfort. Despite this, things are getting urgent as her career hangs by a thread, and repairs on her historic home mount up. Prodded by desperation, Marissa heads to Wilmington, North Carolina for a Civil War research trip. She hopes for inspiration but receives support from a surprising source, a feisty character from her last novel. Jarrod Lambert has already lost his wife. He's always been close with his only daughter, a college student, but she seems to be slipping further away from him. In an effort to reconnect with her, he makes an impulsive trip to see her in Wilmington. Through an accident, Marissa and Jarrod meet and discover common ground. Will it be enough to overcome the obstacles standing between them? (Book I of Second Chance Series) In The Second Chance Series, you'll meet Marissa, Julia, Sydney, and Eden, four college friends who, twenty-five years later, renew their friendships as they find themselves empty nesters and single again. You'll love getting to know these women and following each one in her own book.

This 2nd book in the Second Chances series stands on its own with a vivid, never-before-seen cast of characters, starring another woman who remembers her own death. Destiny can be cruel or kind.... Rune August has lived again and again through many different time periods, but has never found tranquility until she walked into St. Agnes Home for Orphans in New York City in 1894. When her new home is endangered, she doesn't hesitate to fight back - and win. But that win comes at a terrible price. Refusing to leave the children unprotected, Rune becomes the beloved statue in their center garden, sending out an aura of welcome to children who desperately need to be loved, but eventually the orphanage is renovated, and Rune finds herself packed away and sold. Sergei Vasiliev and his best friend and bodyguard, Dimitri Mihailov, run one of the most powerful computer software development companies in the world. Both men carry deep scars from their life on the streets and from living in the world of the ultra-rich, but at an auction for charity, Sergei makes a purchase for them both because there is something... enthralling about the statue of the young woman. Somehow, she touches an unexpected need deep inside him, and he knows Dimitri will feel the same. Neither of them are aware that within is a seething Viking - until the statue comes to life and sparks fly! Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of adventure and romance. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite! Main Content: 61,349 words, 187 (6x9) pages Romance (love, explicit sexual content, ménage) Paranormal (Magic Contemporary Fantasy (Urban)

Sometimes life begins after you die. A least it has for Lily O'Donnell. Lily had always wanted to find a love as beautiful as her parents had, but in her many lives, she has never found it... until now. Reborn to help others, Lily reappears time after time to help families in need-and then she dies once they no longer need her. This time, her challenge is three brothers who need to learn how to live and love again. The Cunnings' men certainly aren't the easiest to get along with! They've gone through six housekeepers in as many months, but they've never met anyone like Lily. It isn't long, however, until an enemy targets Lily, believing she has the knowledge to make him immortal. The brothers will have to work together to pull off the rescue attempt, but will it be enough to save a woman who has always been destined to die? Internationally acclaimed, New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of Western, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance brings another adventure filled with action, suspense, and a love worth fighting for. Main Content: 61,406 words, 182 (6x9) pages {Romance (love, explicit sexual content, poly, western)-Paranormal (Magic)-Contemporary-Action/Adventure-Fantasy.}

She''s ditching her criminal past. He''s running from his failed marriage. Can a ramshackle ranch inspire a second-chance romance?Mickey Mercer is determined to leave her past mistakes behind bars. Fixing up the rundown family ranch could be the perfect way to get back on the straight and narrow and make her late father proud. But when her vindictive ex sabotages her every move, she reluctantly accepts a stubborn cop''s offer of protection and finds herself falling head over spurs into his strong arms.Detective Kerrick McKinley may take his vow to serve and protect a little too seriously. While his blue-blooded passion put an end to his marriage, it also compels him to guard a newly freed ex-con from her dangerous stalker. But the more time he spends with the sexy and spontaneous horse rancher, the more he''s itching to get back in the saddle...In the face of old fears and new dangers, can Mickey and Kerrick find the courage to risk it all for a chance at true love?

She''s an ex-con. He''s branded by failure. Will this cowboy gallop away with her heart?Prison time cost Holly McGrath her dream career. After returning home to discover her fiancé cheating on her, she questions if it''s possible to rebuild her life. But while volunteering at her late mother''s hospice, Holly attracts the attention of a handsome cowboy...Keagan McKinley knows the sting of defeat. Determined to keep a horse breeding operation in the black, he''s sworn off any and all distractions. Unfortunately, the gorgeous tenant at the ranch is everything he needs but nothing he wants...Can Holly and Keagan lean on love, or will a gut-wrenching betrayal sentence them to lifelong heartache?