Steamy Small Town Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Family Secrets, Unrequited Love, Feisty Female & Protective Male My best friend shattered my heart when he turned into an enemy overnight. That was years ago... Joseph and I weren’t supposed to cross paths again. Until we did... And he saved me from my drunk ex. After we reconnected, things seemed to be going well. But it was clear that he hated seeing me with another man. A steamy night was inevitable but one that neither of us anticipated. The memory of his hands on my waist took up permanent space in my heart. But I knew I had to stop. Especially since I was being forced to keep a big secret from him. One that would destroy the biggest thing that's keeping us together. Trust. After this disaster, a second chance would be impossible. I was in love with my best friend, and I was about to lose him once again.

Fake dating my bully’s brother was supposed to solve all my problems. Instead, I fell in love . David proved that he was a great friend when he proposed the idea. The bully would get off my back if he pretended to be my boyfriend. But who were we kidding when we tried to ignore the chemistry ignited between us… David’s protection kept me sane. His strong arms around my waist remind me that nothing would harm me. Not even my bully that turned into a stalker. My feelings for David barely even hit me when he’s forced to make a choice. My heart or my safety. The fake arrangement has turned into a disaster that would leave me either heartbroken or dead. Either way... I’m in deep trouble.

My search for someone I could trust was over when I met my new neighbor. Andre and I chatted online for years and his move to my town was a complete coincidence. Feeling close to him wasn’t... He understood my troubled past... being abandoned by my parents followed by abuse in my foster home. I’ll never feel safe, even with my abuser in prison. But Andre’s presence calmed me. He was gentle with my heart and this was the first time I’ve felt at home. The thought of losing him terrified me. Deep down, I knew the happiness was short-lived. My past would eventually find me, shattering this illusion of peace. Andre needs me as much as I need him. Are we naïve to think that we have what it takes to save one another

When my best friend Madison died, I found comfort in the most unexpected place. Her husband. James. At first, it was completely innocent. He was torn apart with grief. Struggling to navigate his new role as a single dad. I saw this and offered to help. Stepping in as their son’s daily babysitter. Plus, I could understand James' grief unlike anyone else. But as we spent more time together, there was this attraction that seemed to grow. I knew he was off-limits, but he’s getting so hard to resist. His touch. His kind eyes. His incredible body. All causing conflicting feelings. We tried to keep our relationship hidden from the small town's prying eyes but my own secret might cause it to end. Then the added complication of family disapproval and a threat to take away his son. Can this love survive the challenges that lay ahead? Or is it even worth the risk?

What have I gotten myself into? A deadbeat boyfriend and now pregnant. Desperately seeking refuge at my parents house, I was out of luck when I found out their guest room is under construction. Marcus, my dad’s best friend, steps up though. Offering a safe haven in this uncertain time. Problem is though, he’s someone I’ve always secretly desired. While I’m working on controlling my lust filled eyes, my delusional ex decides to seek revenge. Claiming our child ruined his life. Frozen in fear, Marcus’s arms are the only place I feel safe. But the more time we spend together, sparks start to fly. Are we playing with fire? Or is this the love I’ve been waiting for all along. No time to think about that though, because my vengeful ex is determined to not let this baby come earthside. Can I trust Marcus to keep us alive? More importantly, is this intense connection a blessing or a curse? Or have we found love amidst the chaos? NOTE: Crossroad to Forever is book 5 in the Shelby Creek County Series. All books in this Small Town Suspense series can be read as Standalones but for maximum pleasure, I recommend reading them in order. Hold on to your seats, because it’s going to be a STEAMY wild ride throughout this 10 book series.