She’s a survivor building a new life. He’s a newly retired Navy SEAL. A threat from her past is intent on destroying it all… After an injury forces Ethan Stone to leave his life as a Navy SEAL, he returns to his hometown of Hibiscus Harbor to start fresh, determined to open a childhood dream business with his best friends. Nursing the wounds of betrayal after catching his girlfriend cheating, he’s ready to put the past behind him. That is, until he meets Jenny Sorenson. Jenny is a first-grade teacher hiding from the scars of a violent marriage, trying to rebuild her life after escaping her abusive ex-husband. When Ethan steps in to protect her from her ex, sparks fly. But their blossoming relationship is threatened when they receive chilling warning texts. As Ethan digs deeper, he uncovers a web of criminal activity linking Jenny’s ex to a ruthless crime lord, and he realizes that Jenny is in more danger than she ever knew. Now, Ethan must use all his skills to protect the woman he loves from being sold to the highest bidder, while a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds. In the heat of danger and desire, Ethan will fight not just for Jenny’s heart, but for her life. Will they survive long enough to start the new life they both crave, or will Jenny’s past destroy their future before it even begins? Guarding Her Heart is a prequel in the Hibiscus Harbor series. This action-packed romantic suspense will leave you breathless as love and danger collide in a high-stakes race against time!

Previously published as Kate & Hudson Hibiscus Harbor Book 1 by Carlisle, Annie Small town life is perfect for Kate until she meets the new captivating firefighter. Then, her quiet life is set ablaze with unexpected passion, and danger. Every Sunday, Kate brings coffee and bagels to the fire station across the street, a tradition born from gratitude after a firefighter saved her life when she was eight years old. But when a new firefighter, Hudson, joins the team, their instant connection is impossible to ignore. Kate, still healing from a past of betrayal and loss, is determined to keep her heart guarded. Hudson, no stranger to pain and helplessness, understands her reluctance all too well. Just as Kate and Hudson start to explore their feelings for each other, a violent act of vandalism shatters Kate's world. With the threat of a dangerous neighbor looming, Hudson and the firefighters rally to support her. Through the unwavering support of their community, and friends, Kate and Hudson find strength in each other. But, when Kate is caught in an explosion leaving her trapped in a raging fire, Hudson risks everything to save the woman he loves. Sitting by her bed in the hospital, he acknowledges he loves her and wants her for his wife. In the chaos of losing everything, Kate turns him down. But Hudson is not giving up that easily. Can their love withstand the trials they face, or will it be extinguished by the flames of their past? In this heartwarming and suspenseful firefighter romance, love ignites amidst the ashes of tragedy, proving that sometimes, the fiercest fires burn within.

She was his best friend’s twin sister—off limits. But now, she’s a woman on the run, and he knows he must protect her. Riley thought moving back to Hibiscus Harbor would be a fresh start, a safe haven for her and her young son, Nicholas. But the past she’s trying to escape has followed her, and the stalker who believes Nicholas is theirs won’t stop until they get what they want. Amidst the chaos, Riley reconnects with Declan, her late brother’s best friend and the man she’s always secretly loved. As sparks fly between them, Declan vows to protect Riley and Nicholas, no matter the cost. But when the stalker makes a terrifying move, kidnapping Nicholas, Declan must race against time to save the boy and defend the promise he made—to keep Riley and her son safe, and to never let them go. Defending A Promise is the third book in the Hibiscus Harbor series. In this heart-pounding romantic suspense, love and danger collide in a small town where secrets run deep, and the stakes have never been higher.