This is a short story that bridges two of my series: Just Everyday Heroes: Day Shift (previously The Bradfords) and Just Everyday Heroes: Night Shift (previously Counting on Love). In it you will meet characters from all of those books. I hope it’s fun and entertaining, I hope it piques your interest in one or both of the series, I hope you enjoy it. But if you haven’t read either series and feel a little lost… yeah, that makes sense. And if you feel like the story is very short… well, you’re right. I wrote the Bradford series (Just Right, Just Like That, Just My Type, Just For Fun and Just A Kiss) in 2010 and 2012. I was thrilled when readers fell as in love with the characters and stories as I had! So, when it came time to say goodbye to that group, I balked. And came up with an idea for a spin-off series. The new group, now known as the Dixons, appear in my Counting On Love series (She’s the One, It Takes Two, Best of Three, Going for Four and Up by Five). They know and interact with the Bradford gang and some of the characters from the Bradfords show up in the Counting on Love books. It’s been so fun to revisit old friends while making new ones and readers have told me over and over how much they’ve enjoyed the ties between the two series. So, I thought that it might be fun (and maybe even helpful) to explain how the two series connect. And the seed for Just Count on Me, a short story bridging the two series, was planted. Again, it is a short story. It doesn’t have a distinct conclusion. There are a lot of people introduced in not-many pages and it could be easy to get lost. And did I mention, it’s short? With all of that said, enjoy! This is for my fans! I love writing these characters over and over because you love these characters time and time again!

When a stranger walks up and punches him at a bar, he assumes there’s a good reason. But he’s stunned to learn it’s over a one-night stand that never happened—with his friend’s straight-laced sister. When he confronts her about the lie, she apologizes, but he realizes he doesn’t want her to be sorry…he wants the night they supposedly spent together. The last thing she needs is to add to her long list of commitments. But when tempted with the chance to go crazy and fulfill a few fantasies, she can’t resist. Thank goodness one night isn’t enough time to fall in love… \this title was previously published as She's the One, Counting on Love book one\

She never should have said yes to that first date, but she couldn’t resist his larger-than-life personality. Except now he seems determined to make their no-strings fling into something more. Breaking up should really be easier than this. He’s has always prided himself on being the good-time guy. Exactly her type…or so he thought. Yet ever since he suggested her moving in, she’s been pulling back. Well, he’s not about to let her get away that easily. He does everything with passion—especially falling in love. \this title was previously published as It Takes Two, Counting on Love book two\

She’s known for getting in over her head—and having a great time doing it. She’s aware her shenanigans rub her brother’s sexy friend the wrong way, but getting a rise out of the arrogant surgeon is one of her favorite pastimes. Women are carefully compartmentalized in his life—to his bedroom. Women who don’t mind his take-charge tendencies. Women very different from his best friend’s sassy, sexy, independent sister. But keeping her at arm’s length becomes impossible when his son falls in love with her friend’s daughter. As he tries to derail the relationship, she runs interference, putting herself directly in the path of the chemistry that grows stronger every time they butt heads. \This title was previously published as Best of Three, Counting on Love book three.\

He’s stayed away from her for almost two years—technically. Even though he talks to her every day and sees her every weekend. But there’s no kissing, touching, or telling her how he really feels. She wants what her three sisters have—true love. She could almost believe she’s found it with him, if it weren’t for the fact that he’s her older brother’s best friend and her brother won’t have it. Her solution? A dating site where they can each find their “Perfect Pick” once and for all. But how will she handle someone else being his soul mate? Or someone else being hers? \this title was previously published as Going for Four, Counting on Love book four\

He’s has sworn to never live with another woman after raising his four younger sisters. He’s retiring—from worrying, fixing problems, and cleaning up messes. Yet when a fellow paramedic’s apartment burns down and she needs a place to stay, he can’t say no. Her penchant for poker and her ability to overhaul a transmission definitely make her different from his usual women—not to mention a total lack of interest in getting involved with him. With her sights set on medical school, his crazy mix of family and friends is the last thing she needs right now. But within forty-eight hours of moving in, she’s up to her eyeballs in a family crisis and he’s in uncharted territory with a girl he wants to rescue…who doesn’t need him at all. \This title was previously published as Up By Five, Counting on Love book five\.