Montana Rangers

Determined to prove herself, archaeologist Amber Baum moves to Sweetheart, Montana to focus on her career. She has no room for mistakes and no time for love, so when she meets the handsome forest ranger, she vows to stay clear. Easier said than done... Garret Haute has dedicated his life and career to protecting the visitors to Montana's vast wilderness and taking care of his family. He's still haunted by a tragedy he was powerless to prevent, but after he meets Amber, suddenly he's thinking about a lot more than doing his duty. When they become involved in a potentially dangerous project, sparks fly and Garret finds himself falling faster than he ever imagined. Can two people forget their pasts to embrace each other and their future?

After losing his wife, rugged forest ranger Jake Pruitt puts everything into his job. Consumed with guilt, he never thinks that he'll be able to move on...until he meets Sari. Sari Dunham works as a tracking dog trainer. When she's assigned to work with Jake, the attraction is instant and undeniable. But Sari's hiding a secret from the past and needs to keep Jake at a distance. Will Jake's guilt and Sari's past destroy any chance they have at love and a future together?

At eighteen, Tara Steele was young and restless, so she left the only man she'd ever loved behind to pursue an education and see the world. Now a nurse, she's returned to Montana to help her aging parents, but when she discovers an elk carcass, she calls the local ranger to investigate. When Hunter picks up, she wonders if they will still have a spark so many years later. Tara is the last person forest ranger Hunter Beavers expects to see again. He's never fully healed from their broken engagement, but has immersed himself in protecting the land and wildlife he loves. He's determined to keep his heart and distance when they partner to investigate the poachers, but all of their lingering feelings rush back. Hunter may not be able to forget the love they shared, but he's sure he can't trust that Tara won't go running off again.

Wounded by their pasts.Still dealing with his emotions in the wake of his wife's tragic death, Montana Forest Ranger Jake Pruitt buries himself in the wilderness. He loves his job and relies on his fellow rangers for friendship. What he'll never do again is expose his heart.Then Sari Dunham arrives with her experienced tracking dog. She has chosen to live surrounded by breathtaking mountains because they promise desperately needed escape from her doubts and fears.Jake and Sari are immediately thrown together. Their barriers begin to fade as they search for a missing teenage girl, but neither wants anything to do with romance. Physical attraction is safe, easy to walk away from-at least that's what they tell their hearts.

Can hearts be trusted? Even with her heartache, Tara Steele knows she'd made the right decision when she left Montana and the only man she ever loved. She'd been eighteen, too young to know what she needed from life.Now she has returned to the awe-inspiring land where Hunter Beavers still lives. He is mature, competent, a forest ranger dedicated to the wilderness and its creatures. When she calls to tell him about the dead elk she stumbled upon, he reminds himself that he stopped loving her long ago. Only identifying the poacher and making sure the shooter is brought to justice matters. Tara and he will talk about the law enforcement aspect of his job and touch on their shared memories-nothing else.However, despite her vow to focus on the responsibilities that temporarily brought her back, Tara feels compelled to advocate for the elk. Hunter, a full-blooded Salish Indian to her fifty-percent, understands her commitment. They have a lot in common-but not enough. She's free to leave again while Montana will always be his home.

Montana's wilderness means everything to Garret Haute. The forest ranger feels alive when he's surrounded by nature or in the small town of Sweetheart. Although he's attracted to Amber Baum, he vows not to shelter the beautiful young archaeologist. She's a friend, not a lover.Determined to focus on her career, Amber makes it clear she'll hold her own against those who resent what she represents, who see her as weak, not strong.Unknown to her, Garret is haunted by memories of when he felt guilty over not being able to protect his family. He must live in the present, must fight the sexual chemistry between them.When she admits she has fallen in love with the magical place, he offers to help her explore the wild land. He'll tell her about responsibilities that include watching grizzlies while spending a night in a deserted fire tower. They'll embrace their surroundings, not each other, not risk falling in love.They aren't alone.