New Releases by Lori Foster

Second chances, surprising revelations, and sweet, unexpected love go hand-in-hand in the tiny lakeside town at the heart of this charming series from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. A Simultaneous Hardcover Edition—Also Available as Trade Paperback Original When Pixie Nolan first came to Bramble, Kentucky, the abandoned and desperate young single mother found hope, healing, and a fresh start. With the loving support of her best friends—Marlow Heddings and her handsome Marine husband, Cort—Pixie is now happily raising her toddler son in a cozy cottage, managing Marlow’s thriving boutique, and designing firefly logo t-shirts that are selling like hotcakes. The past is behind her, and life is good. She never expected to make an electrifying connection with a summer renter, a retired Navy SEAL with his own complicated past . . . A rugged warrior with scars both seen and unseen, Brogan Rafferty arrives with an adorable baby girl in tow and settles into the lake house next door. And while he’s a stunning addition to the gorgeous scenery, it’s his caring devotion that captures Pixie’s heart—the way he gently snuggles away the precious infant’s cries, or swoops Pixie’s delighted little boy high in the air with his tattooed, muscular arms. But it’s no coincidence that Brogan has found Pixie, and his startling revelations make it clear she’s the key to healing old regrets and building new dreams. And when a hostile stranger turns up with shocking accusations against Bramble’s new hometown hero, Pixie must put her own fears and heartbreak away for good—and learn what it truly means to trust.

The desire to learn more about the woman next door could prove fatal for one man in this sizzling fan-favorite novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster Charismatic bar owner Rowdy Yates is used to getting a woman’s attention. So when he approaches waitress Avery Mullins, he fully expects to charm her. However, the elusive beauty has her reasons for keeping her distance—including a past that might come back to haunt them both. Avery spends her nights working for tips…and trying to forget the secret Rowdy is determined to unearth. But when history threatens to repeat itself, Avery grows to rely on Rowdy''s protective presence. As the sparks between them ignite, she will be forced to choose between the security she''s finally found…and the passion she''s always wanted. Previously published. Read the entire smoldering Love Undercover series: Book 1: Run the Risk Book 2: Bare It All Book 3: Getting Rowdy Book 4: Dash of Peril

New York Times bestselling contemporary romance author Lori Foster—renowned for her special brand of sexy and mysterious heroes—promises to dazzle a whole new readership with this sensually repackaged classic tale of best laid plans! ANYTHING THAT CAN GO WRONG . . . Nothing is going to go wrong. Ashley Miles has worked too hard for her independence to let some Bentley-driving hunk named Quinton Murphy interfere with her plans—or her freedom. Yes, the chemistry is phenomenal. Kind of scary, actually. But that’s it. NO emotional commitments. . . . WILL But he’s SO wonderful—a woman could fall in love . . . How did that happen? That wasn’t part of the plan! But can she trust him? Really trust him? The man is just so mysterious. There’s only one solution: put it all on the line and see what Quinton does when she tells him how she feels. And hope everything that can go wrong . . . won’t . . .

They’ve been crushing on each other for months… So what’s holding them back? A sizzling new Love Undercover novella For Marcus Bareden, Lucy Cortland is more than the girl next door. She’s beautiful, funny and easy to talk to. He’d really like to get closer, but something about her occasional wariness sets off his spidey sense. When he was nine, Marcus was plucked from an abusive situation and adopted by the most amazing parents a boy could wish for. Lucy Cortland spent years overcoming an awful youth. Now, she’s got a great job, her own place and a super sexy neighbor. Marcus is warm, kind and they’ve become good friends. She’s only known him a few months, but their chemistry is undeniable. Yet for Lucy, getting close isn’t possible. Lucy believes no one could love her after what she’s been through. No one could understand…except maybe the guy next door, who knows how it feels to be mistreated and how hard it can be to learn to hope—even love—again. Don''t miss the other titles in the Love Undercover series, including Getting Rowdy and Bare It All.

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER \"Lori Foster should be on everyone''s auto-buy list.\"—Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times bestselling author Mysterious, unpredictable and most definitely scorching hot While investigating a criminal network, Detective Crosby Albertson keeps crossing paths with members of the highly trained, suspiciously well-informed McKenzie family. They’re always one step ahead of him—especially their alarmingly attractive intel specialist, Madison. And Crosby needs to find out why. Madison McKenzie is the tech and surveillance whiz of her family’s operation. A recent case introduced her to Detective Albertson. She finds herself irresistibly drawn to the sexy and mysterious cop. There’s just one problem. He’s a detective and her family’s work is secret. When Crosby starts digging for information about the McKenzies, Madison’s got to get him off the scent…while keeping him at a safe distance. The McKenzies of Ridge Trail Book 1: No Holding Back Book 2: Stronger Than You Know Book 3: Watching Over You Don''t miss The Honeymoon Cottage, an all-new romantic family saga by Lori Foster where locals of a quirky small town help an on-the-shelf wedding planner find her own happily-ever-after.

Nothing can slow down this investigator from pursuing justice—except a beautiful witness on the run, in this reader-favorite story from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster! When Detective Logan Riske goes undercover to find Pepper Yates, a potential link to his best friend’s unsolved murder, he vows to gain her cooperation by any means necessary. But the elusive beauty is more suspicious—and in far more danger—than he expected. And the last thing Logan needs is to start caring for her…. Pepper has spent years dodging the corrupt club owner who will stop at nothing to keep her silenced. She can trust no one, not even the handsome new “construction worker” who’s moved in next door. The heat between them is undeniable. But will surrendering to passion bring her the safety she so desires—or will her feelings for Logan draw them both into a killer’s crosshairs? Previously published. Read the entire smoldering Love Undercover series: Book 1: Run the Risk Book 2: Bare It All Book 3: Getting Rowdy Book 4: Dash of Peril

Sparks fly when a stoic, seasoned PI and a fresh newbie embark on a case to find a teenage runaway! A year and a half ago, Celia was in love and engaged—to a man who turned out to only be after her family’s fortune. Shocked, disenchanted and in despair, Celia decides to change her life and joins her brother Dane’s private investigation agency. There, she has to work with Dane’s brooding but brilliant partner, Alec Sharpe. Alec never takes her seriously and is overprotective to the point of driving her mad. With Dane away on parental leave, it’s just the two of them. Then a woman walks in pleading for them to find her daughter…

"Hang on for this completely unexpected hard-hitting ride!"—Fresh Fiction Not needing him won’t stop her from wanting him… Trucker Sterling (Star) Parson is no stranger to the challenges a woman faces, both in her industry and in life. But she can take care of herself. She’s never needed—or wanted—a man around…until she meets Cade McKenzie. The take-charge bar owner sets off all kinds of alarm bells for Sterling, but he also sets her heart racing. Cade’s lived in Ridge Trail long enough to know trouble when he sees it, and the moment Sterling—Star—walks into his bar, he knows trouble’s come to call. Secrets run deep in the small town and Cade can tell Star’s got as many as he does, leaving him itching to uncover every last one. But finding common ground will mean trusting one another, further feeding an intense attraction that’s growing impossible to resist. The McKenzies of Ridge Trail Book 1: No Holding Back Book 2: Stronger Than You Know Book 3: Watching Over You Don''t miss The Honeymoon Cottage, an all-new romantic family saga by Lori Foster where locals of a quirky small town help an on-the-shelf wedding planner find her own happily-ever-after.

If I could just tell you the truth… Schoolteacher Natalie Alexander knows nothing about her sexy next-door neighbor Jett—other than nights with him help her forget the past. To get her head—and her heart—together, she needs a vacation from this no-strings romance! But a solo trip turns into a disaster when Jett turns up with another challenge…one she may not be able to resist!

She’s off limits, but their chemistry’s off the charts in this all-new Buckhorn Brothers novella from Lori Foster! When Briana Kasper returns home from college and sets eyes on hunky Jax Remmy, she knows she wants him. They were acquainted back in high school, and now that they’re all grown up, their attraction is instant, mutual and explosive. Ever since his parents died, Jax has been responsible for his two younger siblings. He can’t get distracted by Briana, no matter how sexy she is. He tries to keep some distance from her—avoids her even. Little by little they grow closer despite his efforts. But when a freak snowstorm hits and they get stuck together overnight in her house with no electricity, everything changes.

“Foster convincingly brings her characters to life against the idyllic backdrop of Kentucky farmland. This down-to-earth romance will especially appeal to animal lovers.”—Publishers Weekly on The Somerset Girls No one knows you quite like a sister… Summer in Sunset, Kentucky, means long, hot days—and sometimes surprising new beginnings. Through it all, the ties of sisterhood will be there, guiding Autumn and Ember to the lives, and loves, they need… When they’re running the animal-rescue farm they inherited from their grandparents, Autumn and Ember Somerset are perfectly in sync. At all other times, not so much. Dependable Autumn would rather curl up with a good book than paint the town red with Ember. After the disaster that was Autumn’s last relationship, it’s pure self-protection. But when her high school crush comes back to town with his adorable young daughter, igniting memories best left forgotten, there’s only one person Autumn can turn to… Beneath Ember’s free-spirited facade is a layer of deep hurt. She’ll gladly nudge Autumn toward a second chance. But risk her own heart? Not likely. The closer Autumn gets to her own happily-ever-after, the more Ember wonders what she might be missing—and if it isn’t her time to be bold, too. Don''t miss The Love Shack, an all-new heart-stirring romance from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster about Berkley Carr, who, while running her animal haven, must confront her past and the undeniable chemistry she shares with her neighbor in a small town determined to play matchmaker. More charming contemporaries from Lori Foster: The Little Flower Shop The Honeymoon Cottage The Somerset Girls The Summer of No Attachments Sisters of Summer''s End

This Buckhorn brother will fight for the woman of his dreams in this classic, must-read story from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, first published in 2000 as Sawyer! As the only doctor in Buckhorn County, Kentucky, Sawyer Hudson knows a thing or two about saving lives. But when he rescues the beautiful Honey Malone from a car wreck and nurses her to health at his home, he finds himself dreading the day she’s well enough to walk away. Because now that he’s met the woman of his dreams, he’s not about to let her go. Honey’s been on the run for days, but when a car accident lands her in Sawyer’s arms, she’s never felt so safe in her life. But can he convince her that it’s safe to stop running—and build a future in the one place that’s ever felt like home?

Second chances were never more seductive than those in this brand-new Buckhorn novella… The day April Kasper offered herself to Boone Barton is etched in her memory—for all the wrong reasons. He turned her down flat. Five years later the humiliation still stings, but April isn’t a naive kid anymore. Now that Boone is back in Buckhorn, she needs him to see that she’s older, wiser and over him. Or at least two out of three… Back then, Boone was a bad boy—no question. But even he knew that sweet, smart April was off-limits. Now though, it’s an entirely different ball game. No matter how hard he’s tried to forget her, she’s plagued his dreams. So he’s back in Buckhorn to prove that letting her go was the biggest mistake of his life, and a wise man never repeats his mistakes…

The sexy story of cop who will risk anything for the woman he comes to love in this beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. Judd Sanders couldn''t believe it when the beautiful, wide-eyed woman he''d rescued from some drunk hoodlums started poking her gorgeous little nose into his business. She was obviously a menace to herself—not to mention to his peace of mind. Worse, she''d blow his cover. For little did Emily Cooper know that Judd was really a cop—whose feelings for Emily left him a little too uncovered for his liking. Originally published in 1997.

In this classic tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, opposites will always attract… Can passion challenge cool, levelheaded reason? Knee-melting kisses spark more than hotelier Tony Austin or boutique owner Olivia Anderson ever planned. He wanted an heir, not a wife. She wanted a no-strings affair…and delicious memories. Scandalous? Perhaps. And it was all going perfectly—until love got in the way. First published in 1997

In this sizzling fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, Lieutenant Colonel Hamilton Wulf’s career ambitions cost him the one woman he ever wanted—elementary school teacher Liv Avery. When tragedy strikes, he’s determined to win back her love…even if it means risking his life. First published in 2005

After some hard knocks, two sisters find refreshment at a lakeside resort in this heartwarming contemporary romance by a New York Times bestseller. Before the burglary that shattered her confidence, Phoenix Rose had a fiancé, a successful store, and a busy, happy existence. After months spent adrift, she takes a job at the lakeside resort of Cooper''s Charm. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, friendly colleagues, and a charismatic, widowed boss, Phoenix is slowly inching her way back into the world. Visiting Cooper''s Charm to check up on her little sister, Ridley Rose impulsively agrees to fill in as housekeeper. Still reeling from an ego-bruising divorce, she finds satisfaction in a job well done—and in the attention of the resort''s handsome scuba instructor. For Phoenix and Ridley, Cooper''s Charm is supposed to be merely temporary. But this detour may lead to the place they most need to be, where the future is as satisfying as it is surprising. . . . Praise for Cooper''s Charm "The woods of rural Ohio help wounded souls heal in Foster''s tender contemporary. . . . Sexiness permeates every scene. . . . Foster excels at portraying well-crafted characters with distinct personalities, and readers will enjoy the banter among all the friends." — Publishers Weekly

This blind date is the eye-opener they both need… Don’t miss this classic tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. Josie Jackson was growing tired of a constant stream of yawn-inducing blind dates, courtesy of her dear, meddling sister. Time to take matters into her own hands and act like an experienced seductress—that ought to scare off the next one fast enough that her whole evening isn’t wasted. But Nick Harris wasn’t the stuffy, straitlaced workaholic that Josie had come to expect. In fact, he was just the opposite—tall, dark and ready to give little Miss Josie Jackson a night to remember. But it’s what happens after that makes things complicated… Originally published in 1998

It’ll take a wild storm for the princess of Buckhorn, Kentucky, to catch the new sheriff’s eye—and heart—in this scorching new Buckhorn novella… Kady Kaspar’s sights have been set on Tucker Turley for far too long—and she’s tired of waiting for Buckhorn’s handsome sheriff to notice her. When a heavy storm brings them together, it’s about time to test the waters and see if the intense attraction she feels goes both ways. Because if it does, he’s about to learn how stubborn she can be… Of all the things Tucker expected to deal with when the rain started to pour, a litter of stranded puppies and spitfire Kady, who’s determined to seduce him, sure didn’t make the list. Yet there he is, bachelor pad overflowing with furballs and Kady in his bedroom. He’s wanted her for years, but given her family’s prestige, he needs to know that she’s serious before he makes any further moves…but will his caution cost him everything? Don’t miss the other titles in the Buckhorn Brothers series, including Buckhorn Beginnings, Forever Buckhorn, The Buckhorn Legacy, “Buckhorn Ever After” in the All For You anthology, Back to Buckhorn, A Buckhorn Summer, A Buckhorn Bachelor and A Buckhorn Baby.

In this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, a bachelor is about to fall for the one woman who isn’t easily swayed by his charm… Security consultant Sebastian Sinclair agrees to be sold at a bachelor auction. As much as he hates the wealthy crowd he’s pandering too, he’s a strong believer in the cause. But when his friend outbids everyone else to hook him up with her unsuspecting sister, he’s hopelessly fascinated with the one woman who seems to have no interest in him… Brandi Sommers really means it when she says “Oh, you shouldn’t have” to her older sister’s outrageous birthday gift—a five-day dream vacation to a lovers’ retreat. Lover included. What’s she going to do in paradise with the sexy stranger Sebastian Sinclair? If Sebastian has any say in all of this, the answer is everything… First published in 1998

BARING IT ALL Amanda Barker needs to find a man with a killer body—not for herself, but to fill the role of Mr. November in her charity calendar. Firefighter Josh Marshall is perfect, but the notorious ladies'' man is a hard sell, and she''s forced to negotiate with the only collateral he''ll accept: a date with her! It''s hard to resist a man in a uniform...even more so when he''s out of one. Josh can''t quite decide how to handle the very persistent woman who comes barging into his changing room. Despite his constant refusals to pose for Amanda''s calendar, she won''t let up. If there''s one thing Josh knows, it''s that where there''s smoke there''s fire—but this could burn completely out of control... FREE BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Riding the Storm by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Firefighter Storm Westmoreland can sweet-talk any woman into his bed—that is, until the too-hot-to-handle Jayla Cole leaves the legendary player craving more... Previously Published.

To him, she’s guilty until proven innocent… Don’t miss this fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. When a robbery goes bad, undercover cop Mick Dawson can’t believe Delilah Piper was just in the wrong place at the wrong time—and neither do the perps. The only way to protect the gorgeous mystery writer while he investigates what really happened is to never leave her side—but guarding his heart might be the biggest challenge of all… Originally published in 2001 FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Sweet Seduction by Daire St. Denis! All it takes is one sweet taste… When Daisy Sinclair finds out the man she spent the night with is her ex-husband’s new lawyer, she panics—and with good reason. Is Jamie Forsythe in on helping steal her family bakery? Or was their sweet seduction the real thing? Originally published in 2016

Buckhorn’s favorite bachelor has finally decided to tie the knot in a sizzling new novella… Don’t miss this fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, originally titled A Buckhorn Bachelor. Adam Sommerville always thought he had it all—great family in a close-knit community, worthwhile job as a high school gym teacher, and no shortage of women eager to be on his arm. But it seems his luck has suddenly run out. Because Buckhorn’s most renowned bachelor has decided it’s time to settle down—and the one woman he wants is determined to view him as a friend… and nothing more. Hiding her true feelings from Adam has been a full-time job for the past five years, but librarian Isabella Presley is determined not to be the latest heart he breaks. The best way to get over her attraction is to find someone else to date—even if it means asking Adam for flirting tips to help her land the perfect guy. But when Adam sets out to convince her the perfect guy is him, will she face her fears for a chance at forever? Originally published in 2016 FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! KISS AND MAKEUP by Taryn Leigh Taylor! A hot shade of lipstick calls for a hot, sexy guy… Makeup artist Chloe Masterson is flying home for her sister’s wedding and catches the eye of the hunky suit sitting beside her on the plane. Turns out Ben has the exact same last name, and everyone assumes they’re married. When they get stuck in a hotel room together, Chloe decides it’s a sign for her to make the most of the error. But as their lies begin to snowball, Chloe and Ben find it harder and harder to separate reality and fantasy… Originally published in 2015

Going home means one last chance at the hero of her dreams—don’t miss this fan-favorite novella, previously titled Back to Buckhorn in 2014, from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. For odd-girl-out Zoey Hodge, the best thing about Buckhorn, Kentucky, was leaving it behind. And now she’s back--at least until she can nurse her mother back to health and hightail it out of there anew. But there’s one person she doesn’t mind seeing again. Garrett Hudson was one of the few who was always kind to her. Now he’s a firefighter--still one of the good guys, but with a sexy alpha charm that’s tempting her inner bad girl. In school, Zoey was smart, witty and unafraid to be herself. Garrett fell hard back then, and he’s falling even faster now. As far as he’s concerned, there are all kinds of reasons Zoey should stick around. Her pet grooming business. Her mom. And the chance for him to prove that he can be her real-life hero in every way that matters...

In this beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, a Buckhorn man gets one last chance with the woman he''s never stopped loving… Emma Clark is back in Buckhorn. Once she was the girl with too much makeup and a bad reputation…and she tried everything she could to get Casey Hudson into bed. He was the cutest guy in town, and the only one who seemed to really care about her. As a hot-blooded teen it was hard for Casey to resist Emma. Now, eight years later, it''s impossible. But Emma is doing her best to shut him out—and Casey needs to convince her that the attraction that burns between them isn''t just leftover teenage lust, but his real love for a real woman… Originally published in 2002

Playing it safe has never felt so dangerous… Justice Wallington knows how to harness his strength and intimidating size—skills he put to good use first in the MMA cage and now as a bodyguard at the Body Armor agency. But no opponent has ever left him feeling as off balance as his new client, heiress Fallon Wade. Far from a spoiled princess, she''s sweet and intriguingly innocent. It''s a risk-free assignment, until he''s required to fake a relationship with her in order to blend in. Sheltered from the world after a family tragedy, Fallon longs to experience life—going to bars, dancing, talking to strangers. Not easy with a huge, lethal-looking bodyguard shadowing her every move. Justice seems like her polar opposite, but pretending to be a couple stirs undeniable heat. And when danger strikes again, it''s not just her safety in jeopardy, but a passion that''s real, raw and absolutely against the rules…

Romance and betrayal simmer in this unforgettable reader-favorite tale from New York Timesbestselling author Lori Foster, available for the first time as a standalone ebook. P.I. Dane Carter assumed his murdered twin''s identity to find his killer. Angel Morris washis main suspect—a woman his twin had betrayed. Now Dane could destroy her trust again. Byfalling in love with her… Originally published in 1999.

An MMA-fighter-turned-bodyguard must protect a woman with a powerful secret in this sexy romantic suspense series launch by a New York Times bestseller. Leese Phelps''s road hasn''t been an easy one, but it''s brought him to the perfect job—working for the elite Body Armor security agency. And what his newest assignment lacks in size, she makes up for in fire and backbone. But being drawn to Catalina Nicholson is a dangerous complication, especially since it could be the very man who hired Leese who''s threatening her. What Catalina knows could get her killed. But who''d believe the sordid truth about her powerful stepfather? Beyond Leese''s ripped body and brooding gaze is a man of impeccable honor. He''s the last person she expects to trust—and the first who''s ever made her feel safe. And he''s the only one who can help her expose a deadly secret, if they can just stay alive long enough . . . Includes a bonus story. Praise for Under Pressure "Launching the Body Armor contemporary romantic suspense series, bestseller Foster . . . pulls out all the stops with precise plotting and deep characters. . . . Teasing and humorous dialogue, sizzling sex scenes, tender moments, and overriding tension show Foster''s skill as a balanced storyteller." — Publishers Weekly

Lori Foster turns up the heat in this sizzling fan-favorite tale, available for the first time as a standalone ebook! The last person Melanie Tucker wants to find herself trapped with on a party boat is her nemesis, Adam Stone. As always, he''s too smooth…and a bit too sexy for comfort. But when they both fall overboard—and wind up stranded together—Melanie just can''t resist all the delicious body heat smoldering between them…. Originally published in 1999

Some loves are built to last in Lori Foster''s sizzling new novella Contractor Jesse Baker knows all about knocking down walls—but chipping away at Tonya Bloom''s defenses has beentougher than he expected. The gorgeous blonde has made it clear she doesn''t have room inher life for romance…so what is it about her that makes Jesse determined to prove herwrong? Realtor Tonya is an expert on houses, but building a home—and family—for her newlyorphaned nephew, Kevin, is a challenge she never expected. And while Jesse might be ashoulder to lean on, he''s also a distraction she can''t afford. But with Jesse set onwinning her heart, will she realize once and for all that the perfect love doesn''t alwayshappen at the perfect time?