Lee Tobin McClain

"When an injury forces K-9 officer Trey Harrison onto the sidelines, his only thought is getting back to the police force where he belongs. And he'll do anything to make that happen--even volunteer in a small waterfront community, just to please his boss. But no one ever said Trey had to enjoy it... Since the surgery that destroyed her dreams of having children, schoolteacher Erica Rowe has grown even more dedicated to her work with at-risk teens....

Running a bookstore on a quaint Chesapeake Bay island is Deena Clark's dream job. But the offer comes with a catch--helping Luis Dominguez figure out fatherhood. Distrustful of men, Deena had hoped the billionaire would agree to pay child support for her late friend's baby and let her continue raising Willow alone. Instead, he plans to move to Teaberry Island with Willow, and he wants Deena in tow as nanny. Ruthless in business, Luis has turned emotional...

"Pastor Nate Fisher is confident he can handle a bunch of teenagers and ignore his attraction to camp codirector Hayley Harris for the summer. That is, until he learns a camper with an emotional support dog is the child Hayley placed for adoption thirteen years ago. When a misunderstanding brings Hayley and Nate closer together, keeping the secret becomes impossible. But will the truth reunite a family...or destroy Hayley's trust forever?" -- Page...

"Despite the charms of Pleasant Shores, coming home is a last resort for William Gross. The few happy memories he has here all revolve around Bisky Castleman, and she's still every bit as kind and strong-minded as he remembered. But William is reeling from loss, and seeing Bisky with her daughter is a painful reminder of his mistakes. Between running her family's fishing business and being a single mom, Bisky finds her days are full. Yet there's always...

Former police officer Paul Thompson has come to the little town of Pleasant Shores to heal his PTSD. The prescription involves volunteering, therapy and, most of all, a stable routine for his young son. Falling for Amber Rowe, however, would make that stability impossible. Even though she immediately bonds with little Davey, Amber's future is filled with uncertainty, and Paul can't bear to see his son love and lose someone else.

The Gift of Christmas: "Peace on earth... And goodwill to men. Especially one man--Cooper Masters. But Ashley Robbins would like to be the recipient of more than good will from him... This year Ashley has finished her education, launched her career and affirmed her faith. And she's now in a position to pay Cooper back the money he lent her for college. She's achieved all her goals--except one, and it has to do with Cooper, the man she fell in love...

"Suddenly a father after his little brother is abandoned on his doorstep, Corbin Beck has no idea how to care for a toddler. Thankfully, former hometown party girl Samantha Alcorn is making a fresh start as a live-in nanny. As Corbin bonds with little Mikey--and sparks fly with Samantha--they begin to feel like a family. But Samantha's secret could change everything..." -- Page [4] cover.

A Little Bit Country: "Rorie Campbell has a pleasant, predictable life in San Francisco, where she's seeing a pleasant, predictable man. Then, while she's on vacation, her car breaks down on an Oregon country road, and horse rancher Clay Franklin comes to her rescue. Rorie soon discovers that a city girl can fall in love with a country man. And the other way around... But Clay has no right to return her feelings because he's engaged to another woman!...

Mixed Messages: "Award-winning journalist Mark Holbrook doesn't know if beautiful and spirited Carly Barnett has what it takes to be a reporter, but he can't deny how drawn he is to her. Only, Carly is far better at uncovering the truth than Mark gives her credit for. Soon she'll uncover the most dangerous truth of all--that she is his only need." -- Page [4] cover. Low Country Hero: "Anna George will do anything to take care of her five-year-old...

"After a tragic loss, reading teacher Emily Carver dedicates her life to educating troubled boys with the help of service dog Lady. Tutoring new school handyman Dev McCarthy's struggling son reminds Emily of everything she's missing. Time spent with them could heal her heart--only, Dev has a secret. Can she see past what he's hiding to the family forming around her?" -- Page [4] cover.