Destiny Falls Series by Alexa Rivers

I thought flying halfway around the world for a gap year would be a great adventure, but it’s not the stunning mountain scenery that makes my heart go crazy. It’s the gorgeous trainee firefighter who rescues me during my first week in Destiny Falls.Liam Braddock has golden hair, a mischievous smile, and a way of making me feel like he really sees me. And likes what he sees.We know it isn’t smart to fall for each other. Not when his life is here, and I’ll be returning home before long... moreI thought flying halfway around the world for a gap year would be a great adventure, but it’s not the stunning mountain scenery that makes my heart go crazy. It’s the gorgeous trainee firefighter who rescues me during my first week in Destiny Falls.Liam Braddock has golden hair, a mischievous smile, and a way of making me feel like he really sees me. And likes what he sees.We know it isn’t smart to fall for each other. Not when his life is here, and I’ll be returning home before long. But we both know hearts don’t deal in logic.Then tragedy strikes, and I’m forced to make a choice that might send my dreams for a perfect future up in smoke…Author’s note: This is a short story with a cliffhanger. It is the prequel to Come Back to You, the first book in the Destiny Falls series by Alexa Rivers. less

I should have known when I sold my mansion in Bel Air and flew to the bottom of the world with a suitcase and a dream that nothing would go according to plan.Returning to the small town where I’d spent the happiest year of my life had seemed like a great idea once the last of my younger siblings had left the nest. I’d put aside my own happiness for long enough. It was time to do something for me.But Destiny Falls isn’t the same welcoming place I remember... moreI should have known when I sold my mansion in Bel Air and flew to the bottom of the world with a suitcase and a dream that nothing would go according to plan.Returning to the small town where I’d spent the happiest year of my life had seemed like a great idea once the last of my younger siblings had left the nest. I’d put aside my own happiness for long enough. It was time to do something for me.But Destiny Falls isn’t the same welcoming place I remember. The tight-knit community has rallied around Liam Braddock. They seem to think the broody firefighter needs protection… from me.As for the man himself? He’s convinced I abandoned him for fame and fortune. He doesn’t know about the impossible decision I had to make, or the nights I cried myself to sleep wishing he was there.I lost him once, but this time, I’m not giving up on us. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove we belong together.The problem is, I’m not the only interloper in town. Someone seems to have it out for me, and if I’m not careful, the sparks firing between Liam and me will be short-lived… and so will we. less

Falling in love with your best friend is hard enough. Being the woman he needs as a single dad is even harder.After a decade of pining for a small town cop who isn’t mine, a clandestine drunken marriage with a stranger, and a terrifying incident I’d do anything to forget, the past is finally catching up to me.Someone is plotting against me, and I need Nate now more than ever. But as disarming as his rugged smile can be, I can’t seem to let my guard down. Not enough to tell him the truth... moreFalling in love with your best friend is hard enough. Being the woman he needs as a single dad is even harder.After a decade of pining for a small town cop who isn’t mine, a clandestine drunken marriage with a stranger, and a terrifying incident I’d do anything to forget, the past is finally catching up to me.Someone is plotting against me, and I need Nate now more than ever. But as disarming as his rugged smile can be, I can’t seem to let my guard down. Not enough to tell him the truth. Because if he knew…he’d turn his back on me forever. With time running out, I’m quickly learning nothing can keep my secrets buried. And if the person coming after me isn’t stopped, it won’t just be my heart on the line.I could lose my life. less