Katherine Bay Romance Series by Shirley Wine

Some sins are unforgiveable, and Catriona has vowed to never forgive Alex ... His mistake was grievous and left his honour badly tarnished, something he finds intolerable ... Accused of the hit and run that killed his nephew, Catriona has had time in plenty to regret the impulsive decision that saw her visit Alex Kreagan in a bid to clear her name... moreSome sins are unforgiveable, and Catriona has vowed to never forgive Alex ... His mistake was grievous and left his honour badly tarnished, something he finds intolerable ... Accused of the hit and run that killed his nephew, Catriona has had time in plenty to regret the impulsive decision that saw her visit Alex Kreagan in a bid to clear her name.What she can’t forget the passion they shared, or the daughter they had together, and when she fled Australia to create a new life and escape the man who threw her well-ordered life into chaos, these indelible memories came with her. For eight years she has lived in the tiny South Auckland village of Clevedon as Kate Audley, an uber successful real estate agent. Now that Alex has found her, Kate discovers he is just as ruthless in his determination to make amends, as he was in exacting vengeance. Yesterday’s Sins is the captivating story of a woman’s attempt to resist the man she loves to hate and Alex’s equally determined commitment that she won’t succeed. Can these wounded lovers find a way to forgive and reconcile when fate gives them a second chance If you like your heroes flawed and emotionally damaged and heroines who are prepared to sacrifice all for family, you will love this series. Follow these charismatic characters and their friends as they struggle to find that special someone who holds the power and enough love to heal their damaged hearts.Yesterday's Sins is where it all began. All these romances are stand alone reads, but you will meet up with familiar names and characters throughout these books. If you like your romance spiced with mystery, danger and intrigue, you'll find it here. Welcome to the small idyllic town, where nothing is quite what it seems, where secrets lie hidden to catch you unawares. less

Updated edition found here.When an attempt to thwart thieves goes horribly wrong, Ashlyn Pritchard is forced to flee.Snatched up in a dark alley out of harm's way by Jace Mullein, life as Ashlyn knows it quickly unravels.  Cast off by her wealthy high-achieving family, and with an international criminal on her trail, Ashlyn has few options but to accept Jace Mullein's offer of protection....an offer that comes with major strings attached... moreUpdated edition found here.When an attempt to thwart thieves goes horribly wrong, Ashlyn Pritchard is forced to flee.Snatched up in a dark alley out of harm's way by Jace Mullein, life as Ashlyn knows it quickly unravels.  Cast off by her wealthy high-achieving family, and with an international criminal on her trail, Ashlyn has few options but to accept Jace Mullein's offer of protection....an offer that comes with major strings attached. He'll act as her bodyguard, twenty-four-seven--if she marries him.  She agrees, and very quickly she come's to appreciate Jace's protectiveness.  The danger escalates, and Ashlyn learns she can trust Jace.Then she discovers the truth about his past. It's too late to retreat, but she needs to question everything about the man she has come to love. Does she mean anything to him at all, or is Jace using her only to exact revenge for past slights? less