Kirkwood Lake

6 primary works

The Lawman's Second Chance

by Ruth Logan Herne

Published 1 January 2013

"After losing his wife to cancer, Lt. Alexander Steele vowed he'd protect himself and his children from that kind of loss again. But that was before he laid eyes on Lisa Fitzgerald. She welcomes him to town and immediately connects with his shy daughter, Emma. Yet Lisa is a cancer survivor herself, and so a reminder of everything Alex and his family suffered. Will a relationship with her be too much for him to bear? With their love growing even faster than Lisa's beautiful gardens, Alex has to decide whether he can risk his heart once more"--p. [4] of cover.

Falling for the Lawman

by Ruth Logan Herne

Published 1 January 2013

Piper McKinney's got her hands full. Busy saving her farm from developers, and her family from trouble, she has not time for love. Not even for the handsome state trooper who becomes her new neighbor. But Zach Harrison can't ignore the girl next door. Even though he gave up the farming life years ago. Piper intrigues him, and her plight calls out to the protector in him. Piper may not want a man, expecially one with a badge, but Zach will show her that he is here to serve and protect and love.

The Lawman's Holiday Wish

by Ruth Logan Herne

Published 1 January 2013

Second-Chance Christmas

No one in Kirkwood Lake seems willing to forget, or forgive, Rainey McKinney's troubled past. But Rainey can't afford to let that bother her. Her top priority is rebuilding her life and being a good mom to her twin daughters. Even handsome deputy sheriff Luke Campbell can't distract her, tempting as he is. She's determined to keep her distance, but as his son and her girls form a special bond, Rainey and Luke can't help but do the same. Can Rainey put her past behind her once and for all and embrace a future full of hope-and love?

Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope.

Loving The Lawman

by Ruth Logan Herne

Published 1 January 2014

Widowed and pregnant, Gianna Costanza comes to Kirkwood Lake with her world in pieces. She's determined to put her life back together after her cop husband's death and romance definitley isn't part of the plan. But when she meets her new landlord and neighbor, she knows she doesn't stand a chance. Deputy Sheriff Seth Campbell is strong, kind, and more supportive than she ever imagined a man could be and soon he's sweeping Gianna off her feet. But she doesn't know if he's ready for an instant family or if she's brave enough to love another lawman.

Her Holiday Family

by Ruth Logan Herne

Published 1 January 2014

Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope

When her cafe goes up in smoke, Tina Martinelli decides to make a big change. She plans to leave Kirkwood Lake and start over-somewhere without the haunting memories of family and failure. But just as she's plotting her new life, her girlhood crush Max Campbell returns to town...and suddenly takes notice of Tina all grown up. Having retired from his military career, Max's ready to start over, too. He's given his heart to her. Now, if only Max can convince Tina to stick around this Christmas-and forever after.

Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope

Healing the Lawman's Heart

by Ruth Logan Herne

Published 19 May 2015

An Officer and a Lady

Single mom Julia Harrison is the last person Tanner Reddington should get involved with. He's promised to stay away from all things baby. But the state trooper's protective instincts outweigh his misgivings when he meets the lovely midwife. Julia is opening a women's clinic in Kirkwood Lake, while raising two small boys on her own. Plagued by memories of the family he lost, Tanner fights the pull he feels toward Julia and her kids. But when an orphaned newborn brings Tanner and Julia together, they begin to consider their future...as husband and wife.