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Laurel Valley
Series · 3 books · 2026

Books in series

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#7

Refuge in Laurel Valley

2026

From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a breathtaking second-chance romance about love, survival, and finding the courage to come home. Marnie Whitlock escaped Laurel Valley the day she turned seventeen, leaving behind a childhood of secrets and a boy who made her believe in something beautiful. For fifteen years, she's kept moving—never staying long enough to put down roots, never letting anyone get close enough to hurt her again. But the pull of home has always been there, calling her back to the mountains and the memories she tried so hard to outrun. Beckett Hamilton has spent those same years building a life in Laurel Valley, but he's never stopped thinking about the girl who disappeared. The girl with the sad eyes who saw things no one else could see. The girl he loved—and failed—when she needed him most. When Marnie returns to open a photography studio on Main Street, Beckett knows this is his chance to make things right. But Marnie isn't the same broken girl who left, and the walls she's built around her heart may be too high for even the most patient man to climb. As old wounds resurface and new dangers emerge, Marnie must decide if she's brave enough to trust again—and if the refuge she's been searching for has been waiting in Laurel Valley all along. Perfect for fans of heartfelt small-town romance with a touch of the extraordinary, Refuge in Laurel Valley is a story about the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of love.
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#8

Renegade in Laurel Valley

2026

From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a sweeping historical romance where love, loyalty, and legacy collide on the wild Idaho frontier. Laurel Valley, Idaho, 1892 Elizabeth O'Hara has been married to the town sheriff for a year, but she still feels like a stranger to the man she's loved since girlhood. Cole is kind and patient—and maddeningly distant. They share a bed, a name, and a sprawling ranch, but Elizabeth wants more than a marriage of convenience. She wants a husband who sees her as something other than a promise he made to her dying father. Cole O'Hara has spent his life running from his past. A war hero with a deadly reputation and a twin brother who chose a darker path, Cole thought he'd finally found peace in Laurel Valley. But when a vicious gang of outlaws begins cutting a bloody trail across the West, Cole realizes his past isn't done with him yet. The face on the wanted poster is one he knows all too well—because it's identical to his own. As a brutal winter storm descends on Laurel Valley, trapping the town in a deadly siege, Cole and Elizabeth must fight for their lives—and for each other. With danger closing in from all sides, they'll discover that the greatest battles aren't always fought with guns and fists. Sometimes the hardest fight is learning to trust the person standing beside you. This is where the O'Hara legacy begins—forged in snow and fire, bound by blood and honor, and sealed with a love that will echo through generations.
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#9

Reckoning in Laurel Valley

2026

Some loves are worth a second chance. Some men are worth the risk. Mia Russo is about to discover if her heart is brave enough for both. Former cop Mia Russo built a new life in the charming mountain town of Laurel Valley, Idaho—far from the dangerous undercover work that nearly destroyed her. Running her pawn shop in the picturesque resort town, she's finally found peace. Until the day Zeke McBride walks back into her world. Three years ago, Mia left the man she loved because he couldn't choose her over his badge. Now DEA Agent Zeke McBride is in Laurel Valley on assignment, and the protective hero who once broke her heart is determined to prove he's changed. But with danger closing in and secrets threatening everything she's built, Mia must decide if she can trust him with her heart one more time. As snow begins to fall over the valley and the case that brought Zeke to town reaches its dangerous conclusion, he makes her a this time, he's choosing her. This time, he's fighting for forever. All Mia has to do is be brave enough to believe him. Because some second chances are worth every risk—especially when they lead to the happily-ever-after both of them have been searching for. A sweet, clean small town romance filled with hope, healing, and a love strong enough to overcome the past. Perfect for readers who love Hallmark-style stories with strong heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and faith in true love.

Author

Liliana Hart
Liliana Hart
Author · 116 books

Liliana Hart spent five years teaching music in the public education system. She molded America’s youth, busted kids for smoking pot in the restrooms, and broke up illicit affairs behind the stage on a regular basis. (Liliana’s Addison Holmes Mystery Series, about a small town teacher who gets into a whole lot of trouble, is somewhat autobiographical, but she won’t confess to which parts). Liliana began reading romance novels with all her new found free time, and when she ran out of things to read, she decided to write her own novels. The result was a 150,000 word thriller—a dazzling adventure—where the heroine was a thirty-year-old virgin assassin (Yes, you read that right). She couldn’t imagine why people weren’t knocking down her door to read it, but she persevered and began writing a second book. She finally got the hang of things, and eventually learned that losing one’s virginity wasn’t all that romantic after all. All of her books involve some kind of suspense (she just can't help herself), laughter, and a lot of steamy sex. Since the failure of her first attempt, Liliana’s books have won awards such as: The Daphne Du Maurier, The Suzannah, The Linda Howard Award of Excellence, The Maggie, and many others. Her affiliations include Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America. Liliana loves to cook, and is addicted to reading, Internet Boggle, kickboxing, and Bones. She lives in a big, rambling house in Texas with a couple of cats to keep her company. She loves to get emails from readers. Enjoy the Adventures!

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