Into the Storm Series by Margaret Watson

Caine O'Roarke regretted vanishing into thin air and leaving Lexie Hollister asleep in his bed – but he had no choice. The mercenary had been called in for an urgent mission in the middle of the night. He'd miss Lexie, but the former Seal told himself that he and Lexie would both get over it. They'd been completely wrong for each other – in all but one way. Eleven months later, when Lexie's father asks Caine to rescue his daughter from the civil war in San Rafael, he barely recognizes Lexie... moreCaine O'Roarke regretted vanishing into thin air and leaving Lexie Hollister asleep in his bed – but he had no choice. The mercenary had been called in for an urgent mission in the middle of the night. He'd miss Lexie, but the former Seal told himself that he and Lexie would both get over it. They'd been completely wrong for each other – in all but one way. Eleven months later, when Lexie's father asks Caine to rescue his daughter from the civil war in San Rafael, he barely recognizes Lexie. The former party girl has grown up, and she's the only nurse in a small village. And she has a child. His child. Will Caine be able to save the woman he hasn't been able to forget? Will Lexie be able to forgive him for disappearing? And will they be able to survive the jungle and figure out how to create a family? less

Twelve years ago, Connor MacCormac roared out of the small town of Pine Butte on his motorcycle, vowing never to return. The town's bad boy had been accused of a despicable act, and everyone believed he was guilty.Now he's back, and to her shame, Sarah Wesley is still infatuated with the brooding loner – the man who abandoned her sister to die. Connor is determined to expose Pine Butte's hidden secrets so he can put the past behind him and move on. But he hadn't counted on Sarah Wesley... moreTwelve years ago, Connor MacCormac roared out of the small town of Pine Butte on his motorcycle, vowing never to return. The town's bad boy had been accused of a despicable act, and everyone believed he was guilty.Now he's back, and to her shame, Sarah Wesley is still infatuated with the brooding loner – the man who abandoned her sister to die. Connor is determined to expose Pine Butte's hidden secrets so he can put the past behind him and move on. But he hadn't counted on Sarah Wesley. The teenager he remembered has grown into a beautiful, accomplished woman. A woman who seems to want him as much as he wants her.He'd sworn he was done with Pine Butte and its citizen. But will he be able to leave Sarah behind? less

Claire Kendall ran away from her small town after high school and never looked back, leaving her sister behind. Now Janice’s sudden death forces Claire to go home. She’s responsible for her sullen nephew, a teen who blames Claire for saving herself and not his mother. Complicating everything is Tucker Hall, the high school football coach who takes Nick under his wing. All Claire wants is to see Monroe in her rearview mirror. But Nick refuses to leave... moreClaire Kendall ran away from her small town after high school and never looked back, leaving her sister behind. Now Janice’s sudden death forces Claire to go home. She’s responsible for her sullen nephew, a teen who blames Claire for saving herself and not his mother. Complicating everything is Tucker Hall, the high school football coach who takes Nick under his wing. All Claire wants is to see Monroe in her rearview mirror. But Nick refuses to leave. And Tucker wants to give her a reason to stay. But can Claire get past the pain of her childhood and give Monroe, and Tucker, a chance? less