Fresh out of the Navy, Gabriel Nadeau is more than ready to settle down when he accepts a job on Pelican Cay. He craves peace and serenity-and lands in a tempestuous island paradise instead. Barely unpacked, he finds himself entangled with the enchanting free spirit, Adriana Hernandez, marked by a jealous rival, and uncovering an ongoing crime. As the residents prepare for the storm of the century bearing down on them, Gabe discovers the hurricane is the least of his worries and he and Adriana are both in more danger than either realized.

Can a bad beginning lead to a happy ending? Sleeping with the narcissistic cougar was a humiliating mistake, but not nearly as bad as being confronted by her beautiful daughter the morning after. Now that he's found the right girl, what are the odds Dani could ever forgive what can't be changed and love a Tarnished Hero?

Can she ever forgive herself? Will she ever forget him? When a newly engaged couple, Mac and Kate, take a celebratory fishing trip off the island of Pelican Cay, they never dream their romantic bliss is in jeopardy. One terrifying event is about to throw their world into dramatic disarray and change the course of four lives.

Sometimes love really is worth fighting for, but picking your battles isn't so easy-especially when lives are at stake. Personal tragedy and the loss of both parents at a young age made Ariela Perrine cross self-sacrificing hero types off her datable list. But Ariela is literally swept off her feet when an accident brings her face to face with an unforgettable pair of blue eyes, a playful smile, and an overly affectionate dog. Oh yes, journalist Dylan Bond makes her sizzle, but dare she risk it? After all, he's just returned from covering conflicts around the globe. With his assurance he'll...

Everything looks golden for the Velvet Bitches until lead singer and bassist, Shasta Kovich, damages her voice during their first major concert tour. After surgery, she's forced to take vocal training from the most infuriating man she's ever met or forfeit her recording contract. Blake Adams doesn't expect much from the Goth waif, so he's surprised by the depths of her untapped talent. As their personal and professional lives grow more intimately entwined, it becomes apparent the future she's fighting so hard to hold onto may not be the right one for her.

Some sparks catch. Some consume. When a tomboy with spunk and opinions runs up against a mild mannered biologist, they seem an unlikely pair. Finding common ground isn't easy until nature gives them a push, pitting them against a force bigger than both of them. Only by working together can they save themselves and perhaps forge something lasting in the bargain.

Their choices are simple. The decision isn't. Best friends for years, Lance is the first person Kavita and Angie think of, the one person they can call for anything, so moving into the little beach house next to his makes total sense. Only, the open door policy between neighbors brings a level of intimacy none of them anticipated. Is there such a thing as too close?