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Unexpected Heroes
Series · 8 books · 2014-2022

Books in series

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Safe in His Arms

2015

Can a California transplant survive Montana’s deep snows? New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melody Anne breaks the ice between a sexy fireman and a brand-new teacher in this steamy holiday tale—originally published in the sizzling anthology Baby, It’s Cold Outside—which launched her popular Unexpected Heroes series. Natalie Duncan is thrilled to get her first teaching job, but southern California didn’t prepare her for winter in Montana—or for gorgeous fire chief Hawk Winchester. For a man dedicated to putting out fires, Hawk really knows how to add heat to Natalie’s life, especially when he’s rescuing her from compromising situations. A man this strong and capable should know exactly what to do when a lady is trapped under the mistletoe. Suddenly Natalie’s blue Christmas is glowing red-hot...
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Her Unexpected Hero

2015

Would you recognize true love if it sat down next to you? In this unforgettable new spinoff of the Billionaire books from New York Times bestselling indie author Melody Anne, two strangers must look past their painful memories to make way for everlasting love. Alyssa's modeling career came to an abrupt end when her manager boyfriend emptied her bank account and ruined her professional reputation. Now she's heading to a new town in Montana to rebuild her life—if she can even get there (stupid delayed planes!). But things are looking up when she's upgraded to first class and a mysterious stranger sits down next to her… Jackson Whitman doesn't believe in love, or commitment, or forever—not since he lost his wife and daughter. But the beautiful woman sitting next to him at the gate has him rethinking that position. Can he convince her to be his for the night? Or will she convince him to be hers for a lifetime?
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Who I Am with You

2015

A spinoff of Melody Anne’s New York Times bestselling Billionaire Bachelors series, this entrancing e-novella features motocross racer Taylor Winchester and little sister to Hawk, the hero of “Safe in His Arms” from the romance anthology Baby, It’s Cold Outside. As a motocross rider, Taylor Winchester has made a career out of throwing herself headfirst into danger, as fiercely as any of the guys racing against her. But after a brutal crash, she takes a little forced R&R while her injuries heal. Her mom wishes she’d settle down, find love, maybe have a baby or two…but all Taylor wants is to get back on her bike. She heads to her brother Hawk’s cabin to get a little peace and quiet—but is shocked to discover she’s not the only inhabitant. Ex-military man Travis, her high school crush, has also borrowed the cabin, and the two of them are each too stubborn to let the other one win. Nothing left to do but share the cabin…which quickly leads to sharing a bed! As Taylor and Travis discover that the heat between them is far more than a fling, they both struggle with letting go of control. But if they learn to give a little, what they could win is worth more than any prize…
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Her Hometown Hero

2015

Dr. Spence is searching for the perfect woman…but how will he know when he’s found her? From New York Times bestselling author Melody Anne, the second steamy romance in a new breakout series based on her beloved and bestselling Billionaire novels. In the bestselling books Billionaire Wins the Game, Hidden Treasure, and The Billionaire’s Marriage Proposal, among others, we met the Andersons. Matchmaking patriarchs Joseph and George took matters into their own hands to get their sons to marry and settle down. But now that Dr. Spence Whitman sees how happy his Anderson friends are in married life, he’s itching to get hitched too! But how will he find The One? After his wealthy dad adopted him and his two brothers at a young age, Spence grew up learning there are more important things in life than money. He wants to find a girl who shares that philosophy, and it wouldn’t hurt to have some similar interests too. Now if he could just stop getting distracted by his gorgeous surgical resident, he could start looking for the perfect wife…
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Following Her

2015

Ella was a woman Axel wouldn’t mind shadowing day and night—especially night. Ella Brooks is strong-willed, independent, and stubborn, and when she hears something she’s not supposed to about her shady boyfriend, her safety is at risk. Much to her dismay, her cousin sends FBI Agent Axel Carlson to keep an eye on her. Ella’s determined to resist the infuriatingly sexy bodyguard—she can take care of herself!—but she soon discovers that beneath the six-pack abs and amazing biceps lies an equally amazing heart. But will a mysterious threat keep them from finding their happily ever after?
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Her Forever Hero

2016

Growing up in a big adoptive family, gorgeous small-town attorney Cam has always had a life rich with love. But the one thing he’s missing is the perfect woman to grow old and raise a family with—and send sparks flying on those cold Montana nights! Still, Cam knows if it wasn’t for his caring parents and brothers, he wouldn’t be where he is today, so he tries to pay it forward whenever he can. And if the client happens to be a modern-day damsel in distress, he’ll happily don a suit of shining armor. This time, his sister-in-law’s best friend Grace is in serious trouble, and Cam’s determined to get his smart, beautiful client off the hook. But as attorney-client privilege brings Cam and Grace closer than they ever imagined, the sexual tension heats up. It’s clear before the gavel comes down that the verdict is going to be red hot!
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Her Found Hero

2022

Michael Whitman is hot for teacher . . . he has money, but he wants more. Can he have it all? From New York Times bestselling author Melody Anne, the final book in the spinoff series from her beloved Andersons is now available. Michael Whitman was left a newborn baby on his front porch with a note telling him they were sorry, the baby’s mother died in childbirth. She’s yours. Good luck. He hadn’t known what to do or what to think. He did know, though, the moment he cradled his little girl in his arms, she was his, and nothing and no one would ever come and take her away from him. Welcome back to the Whitman world in Sterling Montana where family is about so much more than blood. After Michael’s father adopted his three big brothers after they saved his life, Michael knew the true meaning of family. He’s now watched his older brothers find true love and he’s finding he wants the same. Come and take the final journey with Michael Whitman and Indie Cartier as the final Whitman meets his match. Everything has always come easy for Michael . . . until he meets Indie. She’ll challenge him in ways he’s never been challenged before.
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Baby, It's Cold Outside

2014

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling indie authors Jennifer Probst, Emma Chase, Kristen Proby, Melody Anne, and debut author Kate Meader come together to write a sizzling romance anthology. Outside it may be frosty, so turn the heat way up with these stories of desire! Searching for You Can a determined woman executive and a playboy billionaire survive being stranded together in a snowstorm? Jennifer Probst depicts an encounter almost too hot to handle... It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol Drew and Kate play an encore to Tangled in this sexy take on a "Christmas Carol" by Emma Chase. When a Christmas Eve argument condemns Drew to a troubled night, three dream women teach him that no gift could be more tantalizing than Kate... Saving Grace With Kristen Proby, ski slopes are quite delightful. Grace Douglas is sure she'll never learn to ski, but instructor Jacob Baxter could teach her lessons of a different kind... Safe in His Arms Can a southern California transplant survive Montana's deep snows? Melody Anne, author of the bestselling Andersons series, melts the icy drifts completely away with the heat between sexy Hawk Winchester and brand-new teacher Natalie Duncan... Rekindle the Flame What could be hotter than a firefighter? Kate Meader shows how, as Beck Rivera and heiress-turned-tattoo-artist Lucy Cochrane discover, nothing ignites holiday flames like rekindling a lost love...

Authors

Jennifer Probst
Jennifer Probst
Author · 61 books

Jennifer Probst wrote her first book at twelve years old. She bound it in a folder, read it to her classmates, and hasn’t stopped writing since. She holds a masters in English Literature and lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley in upstate New York. Her family keeps her active, stressed, joyous, and sad her house will never be truly clean. Her passions include horse racing, Scrabble, rescue dogs, Italian food, and wine—not necessarily in that order. She is the NYT, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. She was thrilled her book, The Marriage Bargain, spent 26 weeks on the NY Times. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a "romance phenom" by Kirkus Reviews. She loves hearing from readers. Visit her website for updates on new releases at www.jenniferprobst.com. Sign up of her newsletter at www.jenniferprobst.com/newsletter for a free book.

Kristen Proby
Kristen Proby
Author · 102 books

Kristen Proby has published more than fifty titles, many of which have hit the USA Today, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists. She continues to self publish, best known for her With Me In Seattle and Boudreaux series, The Big Sky Series, as well as others. Kristen and her husband, John, make their home in her hometown of Whitefish, Montana with their two cats and dog.

Kate Meader
Kate Meader
Author · 45 books

Kate writes sexy contemporary romance with strong guys and amazing women and men who match their heroes quip for quip. In her latest series, Rookie Rebels, a new generation of players take to the ice and learn that all’s fair in love and hockey. Sign up for her newsletter to get updates on sales, giveaways, and new releases. The Rookie Rebels spins off her bestselling Chicago Rebels hockey romance series.

  1. GOOD GUY (Levi and Jordan)
  2. INSTACRUSH (Theo and Elle)
  3. MAN DOWN (Gunnar and Sadie)
  4. FOREPLAYER (Cal and Mia)
  5. DEAR ROOMIE (Reid and Kennedy)
  6. REBEL YULE (Erik and Casey)
  7. JOCK WANTED (Fitz and Tara)
  8. SUPERSTAR (Bast and Pepper) The Hot in Chicago Rookies series heads back to Engine 6 for more steamy firefighter romances.
  9. UP IN SMOKE (Roman and Abby)
  10. DOWN IN FLAMES (Jude and Hudson) The Laws of Attraction series about sexy divorce lawyers:
  11. DOWN WITH LOVE (Max and Charlie)
  12. ILLEGALLY YOURS (Lucas and Trinity)
  13. THEN CAME YOU (Grant and Aubrey) The Chicago Rebels series about sexy hockey players: 0.5 IN SKATES TROUBLE (Ford and Addison) - FREE!
  14. IRRESISTIBLE YOU (Remy and Harper)
  15. SO OVER YOU (Vadim and Isobel)
  16. UNDONE BY YOU (Dante and Cade)
  17. HOOKED ON YOU (Bren and Violet)
  18. WRAPPED UP IN YOU (More Dante and Cade) The Hot in Chicago series about sexy firefighters: 0.5 REKINDLE THE FLAME (Beck and Darcy)
  19. FLIRTING WITH FIRE (Luke and Kinsey) 1.5 MELTING POINT (Gage and Brady)
  20. PLAYING WITH FIRE (Eli and Alex)
  21. SPARKING THE FIRE (Wyatt and Molly) 3.5 FOREVER IN FIRE (More Eli and Alex) 3.6 COMING IN HOT, Men in Uniform anthology (Tyler and Evie) The Hot in the Kitchen series about sexy chefs:
  22. FEEL THE HEAT (Jack and Lili)
  23. ALL FIRED UP (Shane and Cara)
  24. HOT AND BOTHERED (Tad and Jules) The Tall, Dark, and Texan series about sexy tycoons:
  25. EVEN THE SCORE (Hunter and Tess)
  26. TAKING THE SCORE (Brody and Emma)
  27. ONE WEEK TO SCORE (Flynn and Olivia) ... however each book can also be read as a standalone novel or novella. For excerpts, news, and giveaways, visit: http://katemeader.com
Melody Anne
Melody Anne
Author · 106 books

Nobody likes sexy men, sassy heroines, and emotionally charged books, right? WRONG! We all want to feel extraordinary when we read, and that's exactly what you'll get when you pick up a Melody Anne book. She has the feel-good stories of a damsel in distress with prince charming riding in to save the day . . . and she also has emotionally charged books that take you through a journey of emotion as you try to figure out if you love or hate the characters as they find themselves. What you get at the end of every Melody Anne book is a resolution that has you begging for more. Melody Anne is a NYT best selling author of more than 70 books about strong women, strong families, and sexy strong men. Each series has its own theme, and each is different. Melody touches subjects others might not want to touch and you won't get away from reading one of her series without laughing, crying, and thinking about the journey you've just gone on even months later. See her website and subscribe to her newsletter or text messaging service at: www.melodyanne.com. She makes it a point to respond to her fans. You can also join her on facebook at: www.facebook.com/authormelodyanne, or on Instagram and TikTok @authormelodyanne. Also, follow her blog at authormelodyanne.blogspot.com. Come say hello and peek beneath the covers of her books to go to a whole new world.

Emma Chase
Emma Chase
Author · 31 books

Emma Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of romance filled with humor, heat and heart. Her books have been published in over 20 languages and the film adaptation of Tangled, Emma's iconic enemies-to-lovers rom-com, was recently released by Passionflix. Emma lives happily-ever-after in New Jersey with her husband, two children, and two adorable, misbehaving dogs.

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