Recommendations based on "Defending His Own"

From the New York Times bestselling author of Bully comes a gripping novella in the Fall Away series—the epic conclusion to Jared and Tate's story. The tables have turned. Now I have the power—and it’s his turn to beg.... Everyone wants to be me. Maybe it’s the sway of my skirt or the way I flip my hair, but I don’t care. Even though their attention is the last thing I crave, I just can’t stop. I dominate the track, the speed rattles my bones, and the wind and the crowd screams my name.   I’m her. The girl driver. The queen of the race. And I’m surviving—something he thought I’d never do.   They all talk about him. Did you see Jared Trent on T.V? What did you think of his last race, Tate? When is he coming back to town, Tate?   But I refuse to care too much. Because when Jared does come home, I won’t be here.   Tatum Brandt is gone. I’m someone new....

Essence® Bestselling Author Daaimah S. Poole Brings You The Sizzling Tale Of Two Ex-best Friends Who Can't Forgive, Won't Forget. . .and Will Find Out What Matters Most. . . Nicole And Tia Just Know Nothing Can Break Up Their Long-time Friendship. But When A Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity Comes Along, Tia Takes Her New Boyfriend's Advice To Sue Nicole's Mother After A Car Accident. Soon Tia Has A New Home In South Carolina--and One Furious Ex-friend Out To Grab Some Of The Good Life For Herself. And When Wealthy Businessman, Dre, Starts Burning Up Her Sheets, Nicole Sees A Future As Sparkling As The Engagement Ring She's Expecting. . . . . .until Tia Turns Up Broke, With A New Baby In Tow. . .and News That Dre Isn't The Man He Seems. Now, Between Lies, Lust, And Betrayal, Nicole Must Gamble On Whom To Believe, What She Really Wants--and A Choice That May Cost Her Everything. . . The Voice Of A New Generation. --karen E. Quinones Miller A Definite Must Read. --candice Dow

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery invites you back to Fool's Gold, where a newcomer to town might finally meet the man she never knew she needed in this uplifting opposites attract romance... Angel Whittaker earned his scars the hard way, but the scars that can't be seen are the ones that haunt him the most. Since he moved to Fool's Gold, California, he's cobbled together a life for himself as a bodyguard trainer. If he's not exactly happy, at least his heart is safe after the devastating loss he's experienced. Working with pro-football superstars taught tough-talking PR woman Taryn Crawford one thing--she can go toe-to-toe with any man. But then dark, dangerous former Special Ops Angel targets her for seduction...and challenges her to resist his tempting kisses. Even in four-inch heels, Taryn never backs down. Unless, somehow, Angel can convince her that surrender might feel even better than victory.

Even a once-in-a-lifetime love…When Halston Parker calls his daughter Caitlin to his deathbed, she's shocked to discover that her ex-husband, Dex Madaris, has been summoned as well. It's been four years since Caitlin felt the heat of Dex's touch, the urgency of his kisses and the promise of an everlasting love that never was. As a flood of bittersweet memories warms a cold and lonely night, Halston's real motive for the unexpected reunion comes to light. As does the daughter Dex never knew existed, a secret Caitlin has kept too long from the only man she's ever loved. A secret she fears Dex will never forgive.…Deserves a second chanceDespite the past, Caitlin and Dex cannot resist the attraction, or fight their hunger to renew a once-in-a-lifetime passion they thought they'd lost forever. As each learns a lesson in faith and trust, they discover that no heartache, no betrayal, is strong enough to withstand the enduring power of true love.

Going home could mean risking her heart... She needs help to start over... But can she ever trust again? Widowed, pregnant and under her controlling mother-in-law's thumb, Charlotte Tremaine needs help--but she doesn't expect it to come from her estranged childhood best friend. Yet after a fainting spell lands her in the hospital, Sheriff Logan Carter whisks her away to his foster mother's mountain home to recover. But when her secrets follow, can she face her painful past with Logan at her side? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Courtney Will always dreamed of finding her Prince Charming and living happily ever after, like in the fairy tales she read as a child. Her dreams were shattered one fateful night when her prince turned out to be her worst nightmare. Burying herself in her job as an editor, Courtney tried to forget her past, and she lost hope of ever finding true love. Reed Moore's past filled his world with guilt and anger, and then a mistake in college deepened these feelings. Fearing he will one day repeat his father's mistakes with the woman he loves, Reed has vowed to never give his heart to anyone. Reed and Courtney have each spent years building walls to guard their hearts, so when their feelings for one another explode into something unexpected, they argue and throw hurtful words at each other in hopes of avoiding the truth. Will Reed end up being the Prince Charming Courtney has dreamed of her entire life? Is Courtney the woman who will help Reed move past the guilt and anger, so he can embrace love? Can their broken dreams become their happily ever after?

Fall in love with the first book in Debbie Macomber's Deliverance Company series featuring a romance between a mercenary and a widow inexplicably drawn together. Cain McClellan had chosen his lifestyle. He thrived on the challenge, the rush that came with putting his life in incredible danger. No woman, he told himself, could make him feel the way he did after a successful mission—no matter how beautiful she was. So why was he standing on a cold pier like a lovelorn teenager, hoping for a glimpse of Linette Collins? But then he saw her, and the sight of her took his breath away. The wind whipped her lustrous dark hair about her face, and she lifted a finger to wrap a thick strand behind her ear. The smart thing to do was turn around and walk away as fast as his feet would carry him. He'd gotten what he wanted. One last look at her. His curiosity should be satisfied. But even as his mind formulated the thought, Cain knew that just seeing Linette again could never be enough

When E.R. doctor Celia Cole-Thomas is wounded and her fiancé killed in a shootout at the hospital, the only way she can heal her body and her heart is to spend time at her mountain retreat. In her remote cabin on the Tennessee border, she isolates herself from the world—until Gavin Faulkner moves into a nearby lodge. And as hard as Celia tries to stay away, Gavin's friendship and sensuality are slowly bringing her back to life.An FBI special agent, Gavin has been ordered to apprehend a fugitive in the area. The moment he meets Celia, he knows he can't pass up the chance to show this vibrant woman all the passion she's been missing. But his dangerous assignment could shatter the fragile trust they've built, unless he can convince her that love's rewards are worth the risks….

She wasn't going to take "no" from anyoneanymore, especially not her late husband'srude business partner. Determined to providefor her two children and prove she wasn'tthe weak woman her husband had convincedeverybody she was, Laura Manning movedher family to tiny Rosewood, Texas, to takeover his share in the real-estate firm. Who was Paul Russell to tell her she couldn'tdo it? Having survived her husband's mentalabuse, Laura knew she could do anything,no matter what the handsome Texan said.Especially since her family--and her heart--were at stake.

Renaldo da Silva’s near-perfect life in Brazil comes to a halt when he finds out about his wife’s betrayal. Now he doesn't want to have anything to do with her. But because he needs her help finalizing the biggest deal of his career, he’s forced to make her a multi-million dollar offer and delay their divorce.Sabrina da Silva can't forgive herself after a reckless night destroys her marriage. She agrees to help her husband and then disappear from his life for good. But with passion still smoldering between them, it’s not easy for either to walk away. Will their passion be enough to overcome the ultimate test of their love?