STARTING OVER... Brave. Bold. Brainy. One woman reached for the gold, one for the law, one for the university, and one ran as far from home as possible. But often, the best laid plans fall apart, and Starting Over is the only thing to do. True-Blue Texan, Book 1 — A fish out of water. University instructor, Katherine Kirby, reluctantly faces a new city and a new job. How could she, who was used to teaching eager undergraduates at a prestigious college, relate to a class of adult high school dropouts seeking an equivalency diploma? She has no family, no love in her life, and no choice but to jump into her new position and do the best she can. After all, it's only temporary while she gets her career back on track. Her new students, however, begin to touch her heart. Especially the tall, dark Texan in the second row. Nick Martinelli's presence in her class is a secret—from his parents, his customers and the entire city. But his interest in Katherine is no secret. In his desire to teach the teacher, however, Nick learns a little something himself.

STARTING OVER… Brave. Bold. Brainy. One woman reached for the gold, one for the law, one for the university, and one ran as far from home as possible. But often, the best laid plans fall apart, and Starting Over is the only thing to do. A Man of Honor is the second of the Starting Over series. Heather Marshall, wants to save the world. She rides in her van at night helping runaway teenagers. In her jeans and sneakers, she looks like a kid herself. But looks can be deceiving. Heather grew up with two alcoholic parents—one a sheriff—and now with a degree in social work and a black belt in kick boxing, she knows just what she’s doing. Dave McCoy doesn’t think so. He’s the cop on the beat who’s saved her hide more than once because of that old, unreliable van not to mention the gang wanting to use the kids as drug runners. Why can’t she understand that a big city like Houston is not as safe as the small west Texas town she hails from? And why is she so afraid to trust him with her safety and perhaps…her heart?

STARTING OVER… Brave. Bold. Brainy. One woman reached for the gold, one for the law, one for the university, and one ran as far from home as possible. But often, the best laid plans fall apart, and Starting Over is the only thing to do. Love, Money and Amanda Shaw is the third book in the Starting Over series. Attorney Amanda Shaw has it all. A great job in New York City, a beautiful hi-rise apartment and most important, financial security. To top it off, she is about to make partner in her prestigious law firm...until… Childhood friend, Zach Porter, visits her unexpectedly. Her dad’s in the hospital, her mom’s with him all day, her teenage sister is acting up and disappearing, and their once-thriving ski resort is losing money. Zack, her dad’s new partner, refuses to sell the property, which Amanda says is the answer to their problems. The real answer, Zach says, is for Amanda to come home. Choosing between job and family is a no-brainer—her family needs her! And her law firm will wait. Her short visit turns into a longer leave of absence. Perhaps she’s been missing something in her “perfect” life. Or someone? Zach definitely thinks so.

STARTING OVER… Brave. Bold. Brainy. One woman reached for the gold, one for the law, one for the university, and one ran as far from home as possible. But often, the best laid plans fall apart, and Starting Over is the only thing to do. The Inn at Oak Creek is the fourth book in the Starting Over series. Molly Porter’s personal and professional dreams are over after a horrific skiing accident during a practice run with the U.S. Olympic team. Ten years later, she is developing a second career as hotel manager of the Bluebonnet Inn in Texas, far away from her New England roots. Life is as good as it can be despite her scars, some visible and some not. Molly can no longer have children. Sam Kincaid has lost three dotcom companies as well as his girlfriend, and is left with nothing except his car—and the historic hotel Molly manages. Their opinions of each other are downright low, but facing common goals brings them closer. Until Molly recognizes how much Sam wants a family of his own. She must reveal the truth, but if she does, will she be headed for another crash?