Erin Dutton Knihy

The story follows Jacqueline Knight, a driven professional faced with a pivotal choice as her father's health deteriorates. Torn between her ambitious career and familial obligations, she grapples with the challenges of caregiving while resisting the idea of accepting help. Complicating matters further is her complicated relationship with her ex, Casey, whom she is reluctant to turn to for support. The narrative explores themes of personal sacrifice, the struggle for independence, and the complexities of rekindled connections.

Maya Vaughn, a rising star in the culinary world, embraces her bisexuality while navigating the complexities of fame. As she steps into the role of a judge on the reality show that catapulted her career, she anticipates a refreshing shift from her usual routine. However, the experience brings unexpected challenges and temptations, blending her professional life with personal dynamics in a deliciously engaging way.

Set against the backdrop of tragedy, this collection features three intertwined stories that explore the lives of first responders. Each narrative delves into themes of courage, bravery, and the quest for love amidst chaos. As they navigate the challenges of their demanding roles, these characters seek healing and connection, revealing the emotional depth and resilience found in the face of adversity.

Faith McKenna, a wedding coordinator, harbors skepticism about the concept of happily-ever-after, which leads her to facilitate secret flings for brides before their big day. This unconventional approach challenges traditional notions of commitment, as Faith navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and the pressures of her profession. As she orchestrates weddings, she grapples with her own beliefs about romance and the true meaning of lasting happiness.

A love that has smoldered for years ignites when two women and one little boy come together in the aftermath of tragedy. An early morning hotel fire turns out to be anything but routine, and firefighter Reid Webb's best friend and partner, Jimmy Grant, dies. Guilt-ridden and grieving, Reid feels responsible for her partner's young son, Chase. She would do anything for him, even if that means spending far too much time in the company of the woman she's harbored feelings for since high school. Isabel Grant doesn't know anything about raising children. But when she returns to her hometown to assume custody of her orphaned nephew, she gets a crash course. Isabel's struggle to keep her footing in the midst of chaos is further complicated by her growing attraction to Reid, a woman whom Isabel blames for her brother's death.

The story follows veteran emergency dispatcher Hillary O'Neal, whose confidence is shattered after receiving a devastating call. As she navigates her shifts, she grapples with intense dread and self-doubt, fearing her ability to manage future crises. The narrative delves into her internal struggle and the psychological toll of her profession, highlighting the challenges faced by those in high-pressure roles.

In a tale of love and discovery, artist Cori Saxton retreats from the world, prompting reporter Bennett McClain to delve into her mysterious absence. As Bennett uncovers the reasons behind Cori's seclusion, both characters confront their emotional barriers, leading to a journey of vulnerability and connection. This lesbian romance explores themes of healing and the transformative power of love, as Bennett seeks to unlock the heart that Cori has kept hidden away.

Sawyer Drake has never known what she wants―except it isn't working in the family restaurant, which is what everyone expects. In order to outrun her destiny, or at least delay the inevitable, she bounces from job to job―and woman to woman. Nothing keeps her attention for very long. Nothing, that is, until she meets shy pastry chef Jori Diamantina. But Jori has no intention of risking the job she loves and a life she's comfortable with for a passing fling with Sawyer, no matter how strong the attraction. Sawyer has no idea what she wants from Jori, or from life, but she's about to find out―because Jori makes her want to stop running.A Place to Rest is a touching romance about the beauty of finally discovering where you belong.

Jillian Sealy and Wil Johnson don’t much like each other but they do have to work together, at least long enough to rehab an historic house.Jillian Sealy is not running away from her life, she’s seizing a business opportunity. That’s what she tells herself when she moves to a rural Tennessee town to flip a nearly century-old house. But the project gets a bit more interesting when she meets her devastatingly attractive contractor, Wil Johnson. When Jillian seems to think she has Wil all figured out from nearly their first meeting, Wil wants nothing to do with her. Wil has spent most of her life being underestimated by her neighbors because of where she came from, and she’s not about to get involved with a big-city snob who does the same.Forced to cooperate for the sake of the project, Jillian and Wil find that what they desire most is not what either of them had planned.

Arson investigation is not exactly what firefighter Kate Chambers signed up for. But she doesn't have a choice when an injury forces her off the engine and into the office. Her first case, a fire at a downtown bar, is a clear-cut instance of insurance fraud, or so she thinks.But the property co-owner and prime suspect, Alexi Clark, has spent too many years battling her own demons to quietly go to jail for a crime she didn't commit. Soon Alexi is fighting both the false charges against her and an unexpected attraction to the investigator determined to prove them.Amid a blaze that threatens to consume them both, Kate and Alexi redefine love and trust.