Böcker av Samantha Michaels

Just your average woman. That's me. Quiet and introverted. And a doormat more times than I care to remember.And then Judd Walker comes riding into my life. My knight in shining armor, helping my find a strength I didn't know I had.That is, until a blast from his past threatens the security I've found with this man. He makes his feelings for me clear, but I can't shake the feeling that I'm on the verge of losing him. Losing everything.Major life changes bring me hope. Hope that's dashed when the unthinkable happens. Will I be able to climb out of the quicksand that threatens to pull me under or will I sink once and for all?

Five years ago, Lizzie Gardner suffered a devastating heartbreak that almost cost her everything. Including her life.Andy York is a guitarist for popular rock band Dark Horse.When Dark Horse decides to embark on an anniversary tour, Lizzie, a reporter for an online music magazine, is hired to write a feature about the tour, with a specific focus on Andy The assignment takes her to LA to shadow him.Their close contact brings them both the love they've always desired, but Lizzie's dark past stands like an impenetrable wall between her and happiness.When it shows it's ugly face, Andy proves to her that love isn't all pain. But will Lizzie be able to stand strong and finally move on? Or will her fears keep her from allowing love into her heart?

The chill of winter in Pennsylvania has set in, but nobody told Damien and Lexi. Their relationship is hotter than ever. As Valentine's Day approaches, is a new love beginning? And will Lexi be the only one getting surprised on her birthday? Their story comes full circle one year later at the place they first met. Has the magic of the dog park worn off, or will a new couple emerge?

RileyI was all set for a much-needed vacation in Hawaii.Rest.Relaxation.My love.Or so I thought.My boyfriend decided he'd rather take his tramp of an assistant instead of me.Now, I'm stuck home.Alone and seething.AceI haven't been home since I left for Los Angeles many years ago. My thirtieth high school reunion seemed as good a time as any to drop back into my old stomping grounds.Of course, the prospect of seeing her had nothing to do with it…***Will two friends who drifted apart after high school rekindle that friendship, or have they grown too far apart?***

World famous bass guitarist Mikael Alfredsson was always the life of the party and the one everyone could always count on when they needed a good laugh. Since he met Liza, however, all that changed, leaving him a shell of his former self.After travelling to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for a wedding and seeing how life away from the LA music scene has helped his friend, he wants that too.Hannah Davidson, owner of the hottest pet store in Lancaster and friend of the bride, meets Mikael and is instantly attracted to him. She's forced to hide that since Mikael is already spoken for, and even if he wasn't, he was so far out of her league, she wouldn't stand a chance with him.Will Mikael be able to escape Liza's clutches and convince Hannah his feelings for her are real, or will they miss their chance at a happily ever after?

Drummer Johnny Davidson's career was just getting started when tragedy struck. Having experienced more loss than one person should, he abandoned his dream and was left feeling like his destiny was to be alone forever.After some much-needed good news, a simple phone call finds Johnny moving to beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania for a change of scenery. Will the move yield the results he needs?Eden Mitchell is the owner of the newest up and coming restaurant in Lancaster. Events from her past have built a wall around her heart, leaving her free from pain, but not from loneliness.When Johnny and Eden meet, their friendship is immediate. But will they be able to overcome their troubled pasts and find their way to each other? Or will they miss a chance at the love they both so desperately need?

With the help of their dogs, Damien and Lexi met at their local dog park in Rockin' Spring and instantly fell in love.Rockin' Summer sees their story continue. Demons from their past try to wreak havoc on them. When tragedy strikes twice, will their love endure? Or, will outside forces cause them to crumble under the pressure? Find out the answers to these questions and more.

After tragedy struck, Lexi became the new owner of the local rock club. After adding a bookstore, her dream has finally come true. The opening was a success and business has been booming since. She and Damien have now turned their focus to wedding plans.Lexi's also made it her mission to help two of her friends realize they belong together. Will things work out, or are there too many obstacles in their way?

IT Analyst, Lexi Carter, is getting tired of her boring routine. When a mysterious stranger moves to town, she's immediately attracted to him.Retired musician, Damien St. James, moves to Lexi's small town to escape his former life. Dark, handsome, and brooding, women are powerless against his charm, but he's not looking for a relationship.Will Lexi overcome her shyness and make contact with Damien? Will Damien change his stance against commitment? Or will these two strangers miss their chance? Not if their dogs have any say in the matter!

Famous rock singer, Dean Fox, has had enough of the intense pressure and shallow people that is the L.A. music scene. Especially when he catches his girlfriend in bed with another man.Dean chooses to retire from the music industry and moves back East to a rural part of Pennsylvania after purchasing a newly vacated farm where he can live a quiet life. Away from everyone.Dean's new neighbor, Alexandra Peterson, runs the farm next door. The problem? She happens to be Dean's ex-girlfriend… Left behind when he first signed a record deal. The woman he never quite forgot.Will Alex allow Dean to break down the walls that he forced her to build around her heart? Or will they both let the second chance of a happily ever after pass them by forever?

Stereotypical cowboy. That's who I am. Just as quiet as I am tough. Just as broody as I am sturdy. Aloof.Truthfully, it's the only way I know to protect myself; my heart. To escape the tragedy of my youth.Enter Mel McNeill. One night with her and all of my walls disintegrate before my very eyes. She's hot. Sweet. Sassy. Smart. Everything I've ever wanted.Which is the precise reason that I run.The last woman I let into my heart broke me. I won't go through that again. I like my life just the way it is.So, why can't I get her out of my head? Why can't I leave her in the past with all of the other ghosts? Why is it when both of our lives implode, I find myself unable to walk away?In the face of the unknown, we'll discover if we're strong enough to face it together, or if the uncertainty left behind by the actions of others will tear us apart forever…

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