Second Chance Deputy

She loved him once… But can she trust him now? When Officer Moira Fraser returns to her hometown, she’s shocked to run into the man who broke her heart ten years ago! The last she saw of Titus Kondrat, he was being shoved into the back of a police car. Now he’s a respectable café owner, and old feelings are threatening to resurface. But how can she trust him when everything she knew about him was a lie? From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. Heroes of Dunbar Mountain Book 1: The Lawman's Promise Book 2: To Trust a Hero Book 3: Second Chance Deputy

USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Celmer takes us to Paradise, Colorado, where you can go home again… It's bad enough when Caitlyn Cavanaugh crawls back to Paradise with her tail between her legs after her life in the big city goes bust. But to run right into her ex, Deputy Sheriff Nathan Jeffries—and still be attracted to the man—is too much! True, she'd left him to pursue her dream after high school, but he'd wasted no time—well, maybe a month—before marrying her best friend and having a child. Now that Caitie's back, it's Nate's job to rescue this damsel in distress from a series of minor mishaps. Sure, the single dad's strategy is keep up a cold, professional facade with the irritating beauty…but tell that to his heart!

Broken things can’t be fixed… Or can they? Officer and single dad Mike Harrison doesn’t believe in second chances. Ever. That is, until he learns that his former best friend—gorgeous green-eyed car mechanic Georgie Bennett—is back in town. Unfortunately, she’s also a suspect in a recent break-in! But it’ll take an old classic car to show Mike and Georgie that almost anything can be restored with a little patience…and a whole lot of love.

Alexander Hamilton, a second-generation law enforcement officer is deeply ingrained in the fabric of the law. Raised beneath the enduring shadow of his father, a steadfast small-town police chief, Hamilton's life has been molded by relentless scrutiny, exacting standards, and towering expectations. However, an unforeseen injury sustained in the line of duty thrusts him into a realm far darker and more illicit than his father ever confronted. Amidst the outskirts of town, Molli Sitara finds herself entangled in the gritty world of illegal and illicit activities. The allure of quick money and easy access to drugs draws her into a life of loveless transactions. Yet, her reality takes a perilous turn when an ill-fated night brings her face-to-face with a formidable figure—Officer Hamilton. With his piercing green eyes and a tangled history, Hamilton's presence stirs up memories of their shared past, where love and passion were once shared. As their worlds collide once more, Hamilton discovers that Molli is not only caught in the crosshairs of her own precarious choices but also targeted by a ruthless cartel captain and former lover. Fueled by a desire to safeguard Molli and driven by an unwavering commitment to justice, Hamilton must navigate the treacherous line between his duty as an officer and the growing passion he feels for his first love. Racing against time, he's forced to confront the shadows of his town, unraveling a web of corruption that threatens to consume everything he holds dear, all while protecting the one woman who has ignited his heart again. Hamilton is a single POV, second chance, small town, forced proximity, cop/hero romance containing dark themes. Content warnings are available on the author’s website. Keywords: Law enforcement romance, small town police drama, childhood friends to lovers, high school sweethearts reunited, dark underworld escapades, officer-hero dynamics, first love rekindled, cartel conflict, justice versus love, moral dilemmas, high stakes suspense, forced proximity, second chance at love, contemporary cop drama, passionate reconnection, emotional and moral complexities, small town secrets, navigating duty and love, overcoming past challenges, emotional rollercoaster in romance, forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers tension, secret romance, love triangle intrigue, protective lover, undercover romance, heart-wrenching choices, forbidden passion, betrayal and redemption, love against all odds. You’ll enjoy this series If you like these authors: Mariana Zapata, Vi Keeland, Tessa Bailey, Kristen Callihan, K. Bromberg, Meghan Quinn, R.S. Grey, Kendall Ryan, J. Daniels, L.J. Shen, Corinne Michaels, K.A. Tucker, Aly Martinez, Abbi Glines, Alice Clayton, J. Kenner, Karina Halle, Lauren Blakely, Mia Sheridan, Samantha Young, S.C. Stephens, Kristen Proby, Melody Anne, Katy Evans, Colleen Hoover, Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen, Penelope Douglas, Sally Thorne, and Helena Hunting.

When Lane Condry, The Last Chance Kid, paid a rare visit to the family home in Arizona's SAn Pedro Hills, he found his younger brother, Nate, acting suspiciously, and the property being threatened by unscrupulous mine owner Jack Kenyon.

A former parole officer shines a bright light on a huge yet hidden part of our justice system through the intertwining stories of seven parolees striving to survive the chaos that awaits them after prison in this illuminating and dramatic book. Prompted by a dead-end retail job and a vague desire to increase the amount of justice in his hometown, Jason Hardy became a parole officer in New Orleans at the worst possible moment. Louisiana’s incarceration rates were the highest in the US and his department’s caseload had just been increased to 220 “offenders” per parole officer, whereas the national average is around 100. Almost immediately, he discovered that the biggest problem with our prison system is what we do—and don’t do—when people get out of prison. Deprived of social support and jobs, these former convicts are often worse off than when they first entered prison and Hardy dramatizes their dilemmas with empathy and grace. He’s given unique access to their lives and a growing recognition of their struggles and takes on his job with the hope that he can change people’s fates—but he quickly learns otherwise. The best Hardy and his colleagues can do is watch out for impending disaster and help clean up the mess left behind. But he finds that some of his charges can muster the miraculous power to save themselves. By following these heroes, he both stokes our hope and fuels our outrage by showing us how most offenders, even those with the best intentions, end up back in prison—or dead—because the system systematically fails them. Our focus should be, he argues, to give offenders the tools they need to re-enter society which is not only humane but also vastly cheaper for taxpayers. As immersive and dramatic as Evicted and as revelatory as The New Jim Crow, The Second Chance Club shows us how to solve the cruelest problems prisons create for offenders and society at large.

Jonell Kirby Cash's love story picks up Katie and Taylor's romance right where it left off, their senior year of high school. However, Katie isn't the same girl Taylor remembers. As a widow, she values her independence, living alone, and making new friends, and when Taylor calls Katie she is on the threshold of exploring herself in the larger world. Taylor, ever the old-fashioned man, is surprised by the new, vibrant Katie. The two must learn how to rid themselves of their old memories and expectations and learn to accept the fifty years of change that has taken place. A Ring, a Dance, a Second Chance is a novel about love at any age. 'Jonell Kirby Cash writes with great feeling and insight into family relationships in her debut novel, A Ring, a Dance, a Second Chance. Readers, especially those who are wondering if marriage after sixty can be a part of their future, will identify with and root for Cash's Katie and will come away with a positive belief in love at any age.' Donny Bailey Seagraves, author of Gone from These Woods

A man with too many secrets. A woman with everything to lose. A terrifying psychological thriller from the author of Single Father Sheriff. As if the Timberline Trio cold case isn’t nightmarish enough for FBI agent Duke Harper, he runs into the TV reporter who loved and betrayed him—beautiful Beth St. Regis. Duke quickly concludes she’s not after a sensational story. She’s there to solve the haunting mystery of who she really is. But all her questions unleash a killer, and Duke steps up to protect her when she becomes a target. Despite their bitter past, Duke finds he’s still attracted to Beth, and maybe they deserve a second chance. First, though, he has to keep Beth alive—and from discovering the shocking truth about her past . . .