Journey's Close, Alaska Series by Gia Bailey

CainI came to the woods to be alone. I came to the woods to die. I deserved that much.But then, I saw her, hurt and desperate. Needing help. I couldn’t leave her.I came to the woods to be alone, but instead, I found her, and I’m keeping her.She’s light and hope, where I am only darkness and regret, but when she looks at me, I know that I will do whatever it takes to make her mine.I don’t care about her past.I don’t care about her demons.I’ll slay them all to protect her... moreCainI came to the woods to be alone. I came to the woods to die. I deserved that much.But then, I saw her, hurt and desperate. Needing help. I couldn’t leave her.I came to the woods to be alone, but instead, I found her, and I’m keeping her.She’s light and hope, where I am only darkness and regret, but when she looks at me, I know that I will do whatever it takes to make her mine.I don’t care about her past.I don’t care about her demons.I’ll slay them all to protect her.She’s afraid they’ll catch up to her.Let them come.She’s not alone anymore… and she never will be again.Let them come.VioletI came to the woods to escape.I ran there with the last energy I could muster and ran straight into a wild-looking mountain man.He saved me and asked for nothing in return.Huge and bearded, tattooed and brutish… I could have been afraid of him, but I’d only known Cain hours before I knew he was nothing like the other man in my life. The one who had made me afraid.Cain healed me and cared for me, with his burly strength and bad memories, he’s the alpha male who stole my heart in moments.I want something again for the first time in forever… I want Cain.But my past isn’t done with me yet…I can’t let Cain be hurt for my sins.Welcome to Journey's Close, Alaska, a small town, full of sexy alpha males and second chances.A standalone romance in a four-book series, where all the characters are interconnected with each getting their own happy ending. Insta love with real emotion all in a binge-able, bite-sized story.A short, steamy romance with heart.Steamy Romance - High Heat - High Emotion - No cheating - No cliffhangers - HEA guaranteed less

BlakeI’m not a stalker.Watching her and making sure she’s safe is all in the line of duty.I’m not a stalker, I’m the Sherriff.She’s too young for me, too innocent and naïve. Too trusting by far.She’s my buddy’s younger sister.My job is to protect her, and if that means watching her, so be it.Seeing her struggle goes against all my instincts, and I can’t allow it.A man like me needs to take care of a girl like Alex.The problem is, the more I do… the more she feels like mine… pure and simple.Mine... moreBlakeI’m not a stalker.Watching her and making sure she’s safe is all in the line of duty.I’m not a stalker, I’m the Sherriff.She’s too young for me, too innocent and naïve. Too trusting by far.She’s my buddy’s younger sister.My job is to protect her, and if that means watching her, so be it.Seeing her struggle goes against all my instincts, and I can’t allow it.A man like me needs to take care of a girl like Alex.The problem is, the more I do… the more she feels like mine… pure and simple.Mine.AlexComing back to Journey’s Close wasn’t exactly the glorious home run I’d expected it to be, in fact, it feels more like slinking home with my tail between my legs.My older brother is still busy with his mountain rescue work, and everyone from high school is getting married and settling down.I’m single, jobless, and can barely afford a studio apartment to rent.At least some things are still the same. Blake Montgomery is still the hottest man in town, and now he has a badge and gun to go with it. And he just happens to be around every corner I turn.When he insists that I stay with him, while my apartment is fixed up, the sparks that fly between us can’t be one-sided? Can they?I intend to find out.Welcome to Journey's Close, Alaska, a small town, full of sexy alpha males and second chances.A standalone romance in a four-book series, where all the characters are interconnected with each getting their own happy ending. Insta love with real emotion all in a binge-able, bite-sized story.A short, steamy romance with heart.Steamy Romance - High Heat - High Emotion - No cheating - No cliffhangers - HEA guaranteed less

Scarred, jaded and disillusioned, my reclusive life suited me just fine. I thought nothing could tempt me back to the world… until her.HunterI’ve lived two lives.In one, I was rich and blind to reality.In the other I secluded and alone. A recluse who wanted no part of the world.Then, I met her. A girl who isn’t scared off by my gruff demeanour or scarred face.She’s infuriating and persistent.She’s kind and sweet.She’s perfect... moreScarred, jaded and disillusioned, my reclusive life suited me just fine. I thought nothing could tempt me back to the world… until her.HunterI’ve lived two lives.In one, I was rich and blind to reality.In the other I secluded and alone. A recluse who wanted no part of the world.Then, I met her. A girl who isn’t scared off by my gruff demeanour or scarred face.She’s infuriating and persistent.She’s kind and sweet.She’s perfect.Also, whether she knows it yet or not, she was mine, from the moment I saw her.LunaMy mother warned me not to have dreams, but I didn’t listen.I had plenty of them, and one by one, I ticked them off… until I met an obstacle standing in my way.Hunter Lennox.Big and burly as a mountain bear, he’s just as grouchy and unmoveable.But I don’t give up on dreams easily, as long as I can keep my head on business, and off the way he makes me feel, everything will be fine.Why does that feel so hard?Read as a standalone or as part of the Journey's Close world, a small town full of OTT mountain men and the women they love.No Cheating, always SAFE, high emotion, high steam and always a HEA. Come on up the mountain, Journey's Close is waiting. less

Can this small-town hero convince his best friend that they are meant to be more? He’ll break every rule in the book to convince her that she’s his, in this friends to lovers romance.LaraGetting my best friend to pose as my new boyfriend in front of my ex isn’t just petty… it’s downright dangerous, as the fire between him and I burn hotter than a furnace... moreCan this small-town hero convince his best friend that they are meant to be more? He’ll break every rule in the book to convince her that she’s his, in this friends to lovers romance.LaraGetting my best friend to pose as my new boyfriend in front of my ex isn’t just petty… it’s downright dangerous, as the fire between him and I burn hotter than a furnace.Derek is Journey’s Close’s golden boy, I could never understand why he’d been single for so longNow I’m back, seeing him every day, living next door, I’m starting to realize that he’s single because he has his sights set on someone else.Me.DerekI’ve loved Lara for years, but the timing was never right.Now she’s home, divorced, and my next-door neighbor.This time, I won’t let her slip through my fingers.This time, I’ll make sure she knows we belong together.Warning: When this small town mountain man finally gets his forever girl within reach, he won’t let anyone stand in their way. If you like a possessive hero who would risk it all for their lady, you’ll love this steamily sweet standalone addition to the Journey’s Close, Alaska world.A small town full of rugged mountain men, sassy, independent women and second chances.Always SAFE, no cheating and sweet HEA guarantee. less

Some secrets just can’t stay hidden… Tucker From the moment I first saw Alicia, I knew. We were meant to be. I know she feels it. But she’s determined to keep me at a distance. She doesn’t realize that her problems were my problems, from the moment I saw her. She’s already mine, whether she realizes it or not. Alicia Tucker is everything I could want in a manA strong firefighter, a sexy mountain manAn honorable manI can’t let him find out about my past,I can’t have him look at me differently... moreSome secrets just can’t stay hidden… Tucker From the moment I first saw Alicia, I knew. We were meant to be. I know she feels it. But she’s determined to keep me at a distance. She doesn’t realize that her problems were my problems, from the moment I saw her. She’s already mine, whether she realizes it or not. Alicia Tucker is everything I could want in a manA strong firefighter, a sexy mountain manAn honorable manI can’t let him find out about my past,I can’t have him look at me differently.I’d rather be alone than thatHowever, Tucker won’t go easilyAnd my past doesn’t intend of staying hidden eitherWarning: When this small town firefighting mountain man finally gets his forever girl within reach, he won’t let anyone stand in their way. If you like a possessive hero who would risk it all for their lady, you’ll love this steamily sweet standalone addition to the Journey’s Close, Alaska world.A small town full of rugged mountain men, sassy, independent women and second chances.Always SAFE, no cheating and sweet HEA guarantee. less