Ashford Creek

With one scowl, I fell just that much harder for Callum Ashford-NFL star turned small town brewer. He's not only older, but he's my brother's best friend. Two very important reasons I should stay away.Only two years ago, after the worst night of my life, he kissed me and I can't keep him off my mind.When the only house available to rent in town happens to be the one across the street from him, the close proximity does its work.We can't keep our hands off each other. Yet as the heat rises, so do feelings. He might want me, but he wants peace more.There's a darkness within him I know he fights. Just as there are secrets his family needs to uncover. But when the danger comes full force, it won't be from the obvious corner. No, we both have our pasts we chose to hide.And our fears.Yet when I break, he catches me.And I hope I have the strength to do the same.**Legacy is an age gap, best friend's little sister, small town romance and the first in the Ashford Creek series featuring Callum and Felicity. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!** Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Talon Pack, and Gallagher Brothers series, which have sold over 2.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn't stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over fifty novels and novellas with more in the works. When she's not writing about bearded tattooed men or alpha wolves that need to find their mates, she's reading as much as she can and exploring the world of baking and gourmet cooking.

When Kiera West needes a place to hide from the media and her ex, she never thought Bodhi Ashford-the man the small town of Ashford Creek once thought a murderer-would be her salvation.The reclusive, bearded, mountain man has secrets of his own and with one growl, she knew she'd be safe. Sure, he might only talk to her to ask who hurt her, but at least the quiet will let her heal.When the elusive drummer from one of the biggest rock bands in the world shows up on Bodhi's doorstep, he needs her to leave yesterday. As soon as he sees the bruises, he knows she needs to stay.A fire took everything from him once, and the town he thought he could trust turned on him before he could grieve. Falling for a woman in the spotlight is the last thing he needs.Yet it might be the one thing that could save them both when the darkness of their pasts finally catches up with them.**Crossroads is a rock star, widower, second chance, small town contemporary suspense in the Ashford Creek series featuring Bodhi and Kiera. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!** Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Talon Pack, and Gallagher Brothers series, which have sold over 2.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn't stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over fifty novels and novellas with more in the works. When she's not writing about bearded tattooed men or alpha wolves that need to find their mates, she's reading as much as she can and exploring the world of baking and gourmet cooking.

Atlas Carter has it all.One of the best careers in the NHL as a star goalie.A family that sacrificed everything to get him where he is.And a small town that praises him as their golden boy.What he doesn't have is the girl he left behind.But when Atlas gets hurt and is forced to spend his recovery in Ashford Creek, he finally has a second chance.Elizabeth loves her life-her small town, her family, and her job.Only she knows she can't love Atlas Carter.They parted ways for a reason, and those who judge her from her town don't need to know the truth. She knows what it feels like to have the town's eyes on her when it comes to Atlas Carter. So when she finally gives in, she's prepared for the heat.At least that's what they both tell themselves. Because the season is almost here and choices will have to be made.Only they aren't the only two forced to make a choice. Somebody doesn't want Atlas to return…and small towns keep their secrets for a reason.**Westward is right person, wrong time, hockey hero, small town romance in the Ashford Creek series featuring Atlas and Elizabeth. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!** Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Talon Pack, and Gallagher Brothers series, which have sold over 2.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn't stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over fifty novels and novellas with more in the works. When she's not writing about bearded tattooed men or alpha wolves that need to find their mates, she's reading as much as she can and exploring the world of baking and gourmet cooking.