Smoky Mountain Secrets Seven Book Box Set

Book excerpt: From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura Scott Separated by tragedy - Reunited by love Hailey’s Haven A safe place to call home... After escaping her abusive foster home thirteen years ago, Hailey Donovan thought her nightmare was over. Until she's nearly hit by gunfire while hiking the Smoky Mountains. Her instincts are to avoid handsome park ranger Rock Wilson, but more gunfire forces them to work together to escape. Hailey wants to leave town, but Rock talks her into staying. Rock is determined to uncover the mystery surrounding Hailey. As they seek the truth behind the escalating attacks, Rock realizes he's also in danger of losing his heart. Can Rock provide Hailey the save haven she desperately needs? Sawyer’s Secret Can he put the mistakes of his past, behind him? After escaping a horrible foster home thirteen years ago, Sawyer Murphy has started over, working as a cop. But the truth of the night he and his foster siblings escaped the fire, haunts him. When he rescues Naomi Palmer from the men who'd kidnapped her, he risks his career, and his life to help find the men responsible. Naomi is determined to find her half-sister Kate, who disappeared without a trace. Even when danger followers her every move, Naomi refuses to lose hope. Sawyer's determination to find the men responsible is a blessing, and she soon loses her heart to the solitary cop. Can she convince Sawyer to forgive himself long enough to accept her love? Darby’s Decision Will he forgive her betrayal? Six years ago, Darby Walsh betrayed Gage Killion for the sake of her unborn child. When the zip line cable Darby is using pulls free, sending her crashing into a tree, Darby doesn’t think it’s an accident. And when Gage Killion arrives on the scene, he’s her first suspect. She doesn’t tell him about their son, until it becomes clear that the drug dealers they helped put in jail, are out for revenge. Gage is shocked he has a five-year-old son, realizing the baby was the reason for her betrayal. He wants to be a part of Leo’s life, but first he needs to protect Darby, and help find those responsible for the multiple attacks against them. Will he convince Darby her next decision should be to give him another chance? Cooper’s Choice Will he choose family or love? As an artist Cooper Holland instantly notices the beautiful woman going into a church, for the second time in as many days. When he discovers two men in black are after the pretty lady, he springs into action, rescuing her from danger. The rules of witness protection prevent Mia Royce from confiding in Cooper, but she has little choice when her US Marshal contact doesn’t answer her calls. Cooper helps keep Mia hidden, despite the ongoing attacks against her. Cooper offers to do whatever is necessary to keep her safe. But Mia can’t ask Cooper to give up his life, despite the fact he’d already captured her heart. Will Cooper choose his foster family, or her love? Trent’s Trust Can he trust his heart? Lead guitarist, Trent Atkins left his foster brother for the music scene in Nashville. Things went well until the day he woke up from a terrible hangover to find the lead singer of their band, dead. Now someone is trying to kill him, and he has no idea who or why. Private Investigator Serena Jerash is determined to uncover the truth behind Jimmy’s death. She believes he was murdered, and soon discovers Trent has become a target, too. The only way to survive is for the two of them to uncover the band leader’s secrets. Trent doesn’t trust anyone, least of all, himself. Will Serena convince Trent to follow his heart? Jayme’s Journey Will she ever escape her past? Jayme Weston has come a long way from the abusive foster home run by the Preacher. Now Caitlyn is living on her own, and Jayme finds herself at loose ends—until she is targeted by several suspicious fires. Arson Investigator Linc Quade doesn’t understand why this fire bug isn’t following a typical arson pattern. And the beautiful redhead isn’t nearly as forthcoming as he’d like. As the attempts against Jayme escalate, Linc becomes more determined to protect her. Falling in love wasn’t a part of his plan. When the arsonist manages to kidnap Jayme, Linc knows time is running out. Will he rescue her, before it’s too late? Caitlyn’s Christmas Will she survive to celebrate Christmas? When an injured cat runs across the road, Caitlyn rushes to the rescue, only to witness a brutal murder. When the killer sees her, she calls her cop friend Devon Rainer for advice, humbled when he agrees to protect her. Devon is concerned about Caitlyn’s safety, especially after they return to the scene of the crime to find the dead woman gone without a trace. The escalating attacks against Caitlyn, prove the killer intends to keep her from identifying him. Will they survive long enough to celebrate Christmas?