Sharon Mignerey

She couldn't hide forever.Animal trainer Angela London had never stopped looking over her shoulder. Her extraordinary skill with guide dogs had won her a handsome celebrity client, ex–football player Brian Ramsey, and helping him cope with the loss of his vision was awakening powerful feelings in her heart. But she feared his reaction if he ever discovered the truth about her dark past...As Christmas approached, a vengeful enemy targeted Angela, bent on destroying her newfound happiness. Now she had to thwart a dangerous threat––with Brian's help––or risk losing a love that promised to redeem them both.

Months before, Rachel's antique shop had been a front for crime, and she'd been a suspect. Micah went undercover to seek the truth and found out Rachel was innocent--but not before casting a veil of suspicion that destroyed her reputation. Yet in the process, he'd fallen for her.

Now, with her business ruined and her faith shattered, the real criminals were after her and her two children. Micah vowed to keep them safe at any cost. Would Rachel forgive and forget? Her life depended on it.

Finally back on her feet after a nasty divorce from local cop Foley Blue, Lea Webster was getting ready to adopt the baby she'd always wanted. But Foley was stalking Lea and his once-idle threats were escalating to violence. Her cries for help went unheeded--no one wanted to cross the town's favorite son.

Then Zach MacKenzie moved in across the street, and Lea found herself irresistibly drawn to his protective strength and quiet faith. Yet Foley's jealousy built dangerously, threatening Zach's freedom and Léa's safety. And she had to wonder whether their newfound love--and trust in each other--would be enough to save them both.

No fatalities, although several people, including firefighter Lucia Vance and visiting wildfire expert Raphael Wright, were treated for smoke inhalation. I'm trying to stay unbiased--Lucia's a friend--but she's under investigation for disobeying orders, and I think Chief O'Brien is casting suspicion on her to cover himself.

Word is he has some hefty debts. Raphael is only too willing to help clear Lucia's name--romance is brewing. It seems as if the Vances are being targeted...but by whom, and why?