Recommendations based on "What Saves Us: A Small Town Single Mom Romance"

From USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire comes an angsty survivor romance full of secrets, and the final interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series.Lily Adams ran away and never looked back. She got herself clean and lives a sober life, working hard to give her son a good home in a place where they'll be safe.It's been years since she left Sugarlake, and the last thing she'd expect is her brother sending someone to find her.Mason Wells is the best private investigator in Tennessee. Tasked with the mission of hunting down Lily Adams, he knows he's the perfect man for the job. At least he thought he was, until he actually finds her.Immediately, Mason feels a pull. He needs to know the perky, dark-haired woman and the son she loves more than the world.Before he can stop himself, he's inserted himself into their lives, fake name and all, and even though he tells himself it's temporary, every day he spends with Lily, the weight of his secrets push down on him more.When Mason's past catches up to him, putting Lily and her son's life in danger, he knows he has to do something major to keep them safe.Even if it means breaking both their hearts and losing them for good.

A three-day weekend visit home goes terribly wrong when Lillian James stabs her dad and has no memory of doing it.Now, faced with six-months of court-ordered therapy, she’s stuck in her small hometown with her high school crush, Uriah Pendleton, judgmental townsfolk, and painful childhood memories that are bubbling to the surface.Can the Savior—who she lovingly calls Papa—heal her wounds while teaching her that the past doesn’t define the future and that He has a purpose for all things, even the bad?⚠ Warning: this isn't like my usual fluffy light romance. It is darker and has a strong religious theme.Other books by Bree Livingston:The Clean Billionaire Romance Series:1. Her Pretend Billionaire Boyfriend2. Her Second Chance Billionaire Sweetheart3. Her Broken Billionaire Boss4. Her Fake Billionaire Fiancé5. Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-Up6. Her Secret Billionaire Roommate7. Her Beastly Billionaire Rock StarA Sweet Fake Marriage Romance Series:1. The Cowboy's Fake Marriage2. The Star's Fake Marriage3. The Bodyguard’s Fake Marriage4. The Matchmaker’s Fake Marriage5. The Beast’s Fake MarriageA Clean Army Ranger Romance Series:1. The Ranger’s Chance2. The Ranger’s Peace3. The Ranger’s Heart4. The Ranger’s Hope5. The Ranger’s Forgiveness6. The Ranger’s DestinyA Clean Scottish Romance Series:1. Mending the Billionaire Movie Star2. Mending the Billionaire Scotsman3.Mending the Billionaire BrotherA Caprock Canyon Romance:1. The Best Friend’s Billionaire Brother2. The Fake Fiancé’s Billionaire Adversary3. The Housekeeper’s Billionaire Boss4. The Fake Girlfriend’s Billionaire MatchA Clean First Responders Romance:1. Firefighter’s Rescue2. Firefighter’s RiskSage Valley Romance Series:Inspired by the Creative CowboyStand Alone Romances:Love and CharityThe Mistletoe Game: A Clean Christmas Novella

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak welcomes you to Silver Springs, a picturesque small town in Southern California where even the hardest hearts can learn to love again… Struggling to make ends meet after a messy divorce, Sadie Harris is at the end of her tether. Her waitressing gig isn’t enough to pay the bills let alone secure primary custody of her son, Jayden, a battle she refuses to lose. Desperate, she accepts a position assisting Dawson Reed—the same Dawson Reed who recently stood trial for the murder of his adoptive parents. Joining him at his isolated farm seems risky, but Sadie is out of options. Dawson has given small town Silver Springs plenty of reasons to be wary, but he’s innocent of the charges against him. He wants to leave his painful past behind and fix up the family farm so he can finally bring his dependent sister home where she belongs. As Sadie and Dawson’s professional relationship grows into something undeniably personal, Sadie realizes there’s more to Dawson than the bad boy everyone else sees—he has a good heart, one that might even be worth fighting for. Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!

Old grudges become new loves in this enchanting contemporary romance originally published as Stranger in Town The car accident was Hannah Price’s fault—a tragic mistake that changed Gabe Holbrook’s life forever, destroying everything he’d been or ever wanted to be. He was a man who’d had it all. Intelligent, handsome, talented, rich, he’d been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Now he’s come home to Dundee, the small town where he was raised, but he’s a stranger to the people who once knew him. He’s bitter and withdrawn and entirely focused on recovering. But thanks to Hannah Price, there are some things that can’t be fixed. Hannah has been struggling to recover from that fateful night, too. Unlike Gabe, she sustained only minor injuries. But she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to forgive herself for what happened. Especially when Gabe becomes her son’s football coach, and she begins to fall in love with the man she nearly destroyed… Originally published in 2005 under the title Stranger in Town

Taylor Shaw had the perfect life-until she was sixteen. That was when everything changed. From that moment on, life went from bad to worse...to the worst. After recovering from a brain tumor, months later, she suffers the tragic loss of her whole family.Since that fateful day, she's been coasting through life.Now, the brain tumor has returned, and Taylor decides she's had enough. She's going to take her fate into her own hands. No more hospitals. No more surgeries. No more anything.She's going to join her family.It's her decision. What she longs for. The ending she wants.She just has a list of things to do before she goes. First, go to England. Second, kiss a stranger...Only, Taylor didn't expect Liam Hunter, the stranger-with his handsome face, his six-foot-three of gorgeousness, and his oh-so-hot English accent-to change things. To change her. To change the ending she wanted.What is a girl, who is standing on the edge of nothing, to do when offered the chance of everything?

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Lost and Found Sisters comes a heart-warming and funny story about family, friendship, and love."Count on Jill Shalvis for a witty, steamy, unputdownable love story." -- Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author of Harvest Moon THERE'S NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THINGAfter dropping out of pastry school and messing up her big break on a reality cooking show, Leah Sullivan needs to accomplish something in her life. But when she returns home to Lucky Harbor, she finds herself distracted by her best friend, Jack Harper. In an effort to cheer up Jack's ailing mother, Dee, Leah tells a little fib - that she and Jack are more than just friends. Soon pretending to be hot-and-heavy with this hunky firefighter feels too real to handle . . . No-strings attachments suit Jack just fine - perfect for keeping the risk of heartbreak away. But as Jack and Leah break every one of their "just friends" rules, he longs to turn their pretend relationship into something permanent. Do best friends know too much about each other to risk falling in love? Or will Jack and Leah discover something new about each other in a little town called Lucky Harbor?

Brianna Wylder: When this 17-year-old Chicago artist is faced with the death of her parents, she must leave the world she knows to live with extended family in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Searching for a new beginning in a world so different from her own, she learns to stand on her own, to love and be loved, and to tap into the power and magic of nature and herself through her nearly photographic drawings. Finding herself in a battle between the comfort of the known or the daring adventure of the new, the question is, Which man will choose? Who will become hers? Ben Davis: Young Chicago police officer and good old boy next door, Ben comforts Brianna in her tragedy and becomes a much-needed friend-and potentially more-as she adjusts to her new reality. Brianna finds comfort in him, but he's in Chicago, and she's not. Will she still be his after the summer? Will he fight for her if he must? Matt Brennan: Ranch hand and bull rider from an abusive, broken childhood, Matt ran away at 12 and found a new life in the west. Fascinated by his power and deep eyes, Brianna finds herself unable to stay away. Even though he tries to push her away, it pushes her to show him an unexpected fire that is hard to resist. Will he put his prejudice about "city girls" aside to give her a chance? When the two men meet, Brianna has a decision to make and a path to choose for her future. Ben? Matt? Chicago? New Mexico? Can she find the strength to do what is in her heart?

"Hunter is a master romance storyteller. Falling Like Snowflakes is charming and fun with a twist of mystery and intrigue. A story that's sure to endure as a classic reader favorite." --Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling authorThe first book in the Summer Harbor series from bestselling author Denise Hunter Speeding north through rural Maine, Eden Martelli wonders how her life came to this--on the run with her mute five-year-old son dozing fitfully in the passenger seat. When a breakdown leaves them stranded in Summer Harbor, Eden has no choice but to stay put through Christmas . . . even though they have no place to lay their heads.Beau Callahan is a habitual problem solver--for other people anyway. He left the sheriff's department to take over his family's Christmas tree farm, but he's still haunted by the loss of his parents and struggling to handle his first Christmas alone.When Eden shows up looking for work just as Beau's feisty aunt gets out of the hospital, Beau thinks he's finally caught a break. Eden is competent and dedicated--if a little guarded--and a knockout to boot. But, as he soon finds out, she also comes with a boatload of secrets.Eden has been through too much to trust her heart to another man, but Beau is impossible to resist, and the feeling seems to be mutual. As Christmas Eve approaches, Eden's past catches up to her.Beau will go to the ends of the earth to keep her safe. But who's going to protect his heart from a woman who can't seem to trust again?"Hunter's fans will want this one." --Library Journal"With her usual deft touch, snappy dialogue, and knack for romantic tension, inspirational romance veteran Hunter will continue to delight romance fans with this first Summer Harbor release." --Publishers Weekly"Hunter blends a fearful tale of fleeing danger and a heartwarming story of trust and second chances. Readers will thrill with a tingle down the spine when they realize what Eden is facing, and they will cheer as Beau fights to prove he's the man Eden deserves . . . The will-they-won't-they pull will keep readers in suspense to the very end." --Booklist"If you enjoy romance blended with suspense, you're going to love Denise Hunter's latest novel. Falling Like Snowflakes will make your heart race twice over--from dread of the bad guys and from the joy of watching Beau and Eden fall in love." --Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author"Denise Hunter writes the most complex, fascinating, and yummy romances out there Falling Like Snowflakes has it all: a vulnerable young woman on the run with her child, a hunky hero with the guts and determination to help her, and a rugged setting along the coast of Maine. This is a novel you'll reread again and again." --Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author"A handful of authors dominate my must-read list, and Denise Hunter is right at the top. Falling Like Snowflakes is a taut romantic thriller that will warm you to the core." --Julie Lessman, award-winning author"Falling Like Snowflakes is a story of letting go, finding home, and discovering who you really are. It's a story that highlights the importance of community and faith within a romance that will warm your heart. You'll discover winter in Maine--and find yourself ready to vacation there when the snowflakes fall. And maybe along the journey, you'll discover the freedom of letting go and trusting God." --Cara Putman, award-winning author

 I’ve spent my whole life chasing perfection: perfect looks, perfect man, perfect home. But in one moment, I realized it was all just a beautiful lie…" Carina McKenzie is fleeing from her past. Picking up the wreckage of her shattered dreams, she seeks comfort in the only place she’s ever felt safe: Beachwood Bay. Garrett Sawyer isn’t looking to be anyone’s savior. Scarred by old betrayals, he’s sworn never to put his heart on the line again -- especially not for a damaged, high-maintenance girl like Carina. But passion knows no logic, and soon, their reckless chemistry is making him forget his bitter vows. Two damaged hearts. The hope of true love. As their passion blazes out of control, Carina and Garrett struggle to escape their legacies of hurt. But can you ever outrun the past? And when everything is on the line, can they trust enough to build a love that's unconditional? * Author’s note: Welcome to Beachwood Bay! Each book in the bestselling series is a stand-alone love story following a new couple, but you’ll enjoy reading the other titles and seeing familiar faces return. The Beachwood Bay series:1. Untouched2. Unbroken3. Untamed Hearts4. Unafraid5. Unwrapped6. Unconditional7. Unrequited8. Uninhibited 9. Unstoppable10. Unexpectedly Yours11. Unwritten12. Unmasked13. UnforgettablePRAISE FOR MELODY GRACE:"Melody Grace created fascinating characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love." - A Bookish Escape Blog"Sexy and sweet: the perfect summer read!" - Corinne Michaels, New York Times bestselling author"Heartwarming, swoony, and sexy as hell." - Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author"Sizzling summer perfection! Melody Grace does it again." - Kendall Ryan, New York Times bestselling author"Sizzling hot and super emotional - the perfect combo!" - NYT and USA Today bestselling Lauren Blakely"A roller coaster ride of pure emotion... beautifully written." Blame it on the Rain Reviews

After the Storm - Book One Alexia 'Lexi' Hanson moved across the country to rebuild her life after the attack which almost destroyed her. She enjoys the simple things in her beach cottage. Life is finally complete. Noah Matthews is Rock & Roll's hottest star and on top of the world. After years without a break, he finds the solitude he craves at his beach house. Enjoying his early morning coffee, Noah is surprised to see his neighbor sneak into his garden and crawl around. They never saw that fateful morning coming. Someone was watching them. Someone who thought Lexi belonged to him and would stop at nothing to have her. Lives are changed forever when they meet amongst the blooms in his garden. Even when things seem darkest, there is always light After the Storm. Eye of the Storm - Book Two Evie Taylor loves her life in Boston, running her bookstore and café, but an accident has made it so she needs to return home to take care of her grandmother. With extra time on her hands, she decides to start looking for the monster which haunts her best friend's nightmares, and a chain of events begins which no one could see coming. When the last person she ever expected shows up and rings her grandmother's doorbell, she finds herself in the middle of danger. Bound together in a common mission, they'll search the world looking for answers. But can they find them in time, or will they end up paying the ultimate price? As the storm rages around them, they find each other and the calm in the Eye of the Storm. Caught in the Storm - Book Three What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? Kat Snyder has spent years chasing after the man who attacked her and left her for dead. It is her one obsession, and she won't let anyone stand in her way. Now that they are getting closer to finding him, she begins to doubt herself and her need for revenge. Jackson 'Jack' Taylor lost the only woman he truly loved. Now that he's found her again, he's not letting go and will do everything in his power to make her see they can have a life together. Together they search for the monster who has hurt so many women. The closer they get, the closer they become, until they are both Caught in the Storm. Darkness of the Storm - Short Story You've read The Storm Series but you still wonder about Jeremy Ellison. His story, his words, your nightmare. Blown Away - The Dana Marshall Files - Short Story While Dana Marshall didn't have a perfect life, she did have a mother who loved her, a mother who encouraged her to be whatever she wanted when she grew up. They both had dreams of all she could accomplish, what she could do when she left this small town. Then her mother was killed and everything changed. What Dana Marshall wanted to do when she graduated was something completely different than what her and her mother imagined. Mama didn't have this in mind. Her life was destroyed when a monster killed her mother. Without protection, she fell prey to her alcoholic father. Taking her time, Dana did her research, saved her pennies until finally the storm blew in and scattered her problems to the other side of the county. The first kill is always the hardest.