The Librarian's Secret Scandal by Jennifer Morey

Many years ago, Lily Masterson was Honey Creek's bad girl –– until she fled with a terrible secret. Now a responsible librarian, no one believes she's changed, except handsome Sheriff Wes Colton.

Wes is convinced Lily's got the short end of the stick. Gossipers be damned, she's got that type of earthy beauty that keeps him up at night. When threats become more sinister, it's the last straw –– he won't rest until she's safe.

Protector's Temptation by Marilyn Pappano

When AJ Decker moved to the peaceful Georgia town of Copper Lake, he wasn't looking to put his life at risk. But when an old friend asked him to help out a woman in danger, how could he refuse? Then he found out who she was. Masiela Leal, his ex–lover.

AJ was the only man Masiela could trust, but hiding out in AJ's house awakened memories of the night she'd spent six years trying to forget. As desire reignited, Mas knew they were fighting for their futureand a second chance at love.