Time River Series by A.L. Jackson

A jaded single dad. A woman returning to her small-town roots. Neither was prepared for their paths to collide… I should have known I was in trouble when I backed my old, beat-up truck into the shiny Range Rover.The driver looked like a gorgeous fallen angel – one who’d been booted right out of paradise for being a giant prick.Good thing I’ll never have to see him again... moreA jaded single dad. A woman returning to her small-town roots. Neither was prepared for their paths to collide… I should have known I was in trouble when I backed my old, beat-up truck into the shiny Range Rover.The driver looked like a gorgeous fallen angel – one who’d been booted right out of paradise for being a giant prick.Good thing I’ll never have to see him again.Except when I show up for my new job to teach a little girl how to ride her horse, I find the same icy blue eyes glaring back at me.Paisley Dae is completely reckless. She’s also the best trainer in this small town. And Evelyn gets the best.Protecting the little girl is my one focus.Only the sassy trainer in her cut-offs and cowgirl boots quickly gets under my skin. Distractions are dangerous, but she soon becomes everything I crave.One reckless night of giving in, and Caleb and I spiral into a web of passion.But when I begin to unravel the secrets hiding in this place, I find there is more riding on this job than I thought.Caleb and Evelyn are worth any sacrifice – only Caleb has to decide what he will sacrifice for me… less

When my best friend's little sister walks in on me moaning her name, it's all over. All restrains are shattered, and ever boundary demolished. Nothing will be the same. For years, I've tried to keep my distance from Dakota Cooper. She's everything I've ever wanted and the one thing I can't have. But when she calls me in the middle of the night after someone tries to break into her house, I can no longer handle that distance and convince her to stay with me, along with her young son... moreWhen my best friend's little sister walks in on me moaning her name, it's all over. All restrains are shattered, and ever boundary demolished. Nothing will be the same. For years, I've tried to keep my distance from Dakota Cooper. She's everything I've ever wanted and the one thing I can't have. But when she calls me in the middle of the night after someone tries to break into her house, I can no longer handle that distance and convince her to stay with me, along with her young son. I should have known having her living under my room would push me to the edge. Ignite the need that has simmered for so long. The problem is, she's forbidden. Off-limits. And I know better than crossing that line. I can't drag her into the dark secrets of my life. But I can't stay away from her either, so I do the one thing I shouldn't-I take. And now that I've had her, I'm not sure I can save her from who I am... less

A single dad sheriff doing his best to protect his town. A gorgeous stranger caught trespassing. A love never expected…So, it turns out the town sheriff is a total cinnamon roll. A big, burly, grumpy, hot as sin, cinnamon roll. He found me hiding out on private property. Trespassing. I lied and told him I was only there because I was out of cash and had to sleep in my car.I thought he’d give me a ticket and send me on my way... moreA single dad sheriff doing his best to protect his town. A gorgeous stranger caught trespassing. A love never expected…So, it turns out the town sheriff is a total cinnamon roll. A big, burly, grumpy, hot as sin, cinnamon roll. He found me hiding out on private property. Trespassing. I lied and told him I was only there because I was out of cash and had to sleep in my car.I thought he’d give me a ticket and send me on my way.Instead, he insisted that I stay at his guest house—right next door to him and his three kids.I know better than to let them get close. I’ve been betrayed too many times to put my trust in anyone.Too bad the air crackles every time he comes near, and I feel like I’m going to burn up every time I look at him.All it takes is one reckless night to completely spiral into the bliss of the man and his big, capable hands. One dinner with his little family to completely fall.Only I never told him why I really came to Time River. Now I have to choose to trust him with my secret before it’s too late for both of us… less