Bøger af Suzie O'Connell

Words would never be enough. He had to prove it. From a young age, Erin McKinney has been taught that there's only one man she can rely on-her older brother. The rest just aren't worth the trouble. The one time she opened her heart and took a chance, the man reaffirmed her belief that it's safer to be alone. It's lonely, though, and living vicariously through her brother's happiness isn't doing the trick anymore. Gideon St. Cloud might be the man to show her that good men still exist. He certainly made quite an impression the last time he was in town. Returning to Sea Glass Cove to cool off in the middle of a heated custody battle for his son, Gideon knows he should ignore his curiosity about Erin, but he can't get her out of his head. Quiet and reserved, she is a world away from his flaky ex-girlfriend and could be exactly what he wants in a woman. But she's wary. In the shelter of her driftwood forts, he'll find out why she distrusts men... and discover how he can prove he isn't like the men who hurt her.

Lindsay Miller and Henry Hammond aren't looking for love, but a pact to have a little fun together may turn into something a lot bigger... and last a lot longer than her vacation. Lindsay has sworn off men until her son is old enough not to be hurt by them, but on a kid-free vacation to see her best friend married off, she has a chance to remember that she's a woman with needs and not only a struggling single mother. A casual fling with a willing cowboy might be just what she needs, and Henry fits that description. Devastated after learning that his son isn't his, Henry is in no mood to entertain ideas about starting a new relationship, but when Lindsay boldly introduces herself, he's intrigued. She's fiercely independent but also vulnerable and burned-out from dating the wrong men. A mutual agreement for a one-night stand turns into a week-long adventure, and even after Lindsay returns home to Washington, Henry can't stop thinking about her. This could be the real deal, but how can he prove that she and her son are more than a rebound family for him when they're seven hundred miles away?

Shane McGuire and Becky Epperson have a history. They might have had much more, but instead, he broke her heart. Now they're both back in Northstar, and he'll do everything he can to win her back. Becky has been away from home far too long, and even the knowledge that Shane is moving home can't dim her joy at being back amongst the people and she loves. She can find a way to get along with him... right? Time has dulled the heartbreak, and to be perfectly honest, she's tired of pretending she doesn't still love him. That doesn't mean she's going to give him a second chance, and as long as she remembers why she shouldn't, everything should be just fine. The friendship and passion that brought them together in the first place is as irresistible as ever, but Shane has his work cut out for him. It's going to take much more than a simple apology to convince Becky to forgive him. He doesn't care. The best things in life rarely come easy, and she's the only woman for him. All he needs is the opportunity to show her he'll never hurt her again... but what if she won't give him one?

Five years after his wife died in his arms, Aaron Hammond doesn't think he'll ever be ready to love another woman, but Skye Hathaway's arrival in Northstar will test that theory. Skye is still reeling from walking in on her philandering husband and his mistress, and with the ink not yet dry on her divorce, the last thing she needs is to get tangled up with a handsome widower and his charming daughter. With those sad eyes and a patient attentiveness, Aaron could be exactly the soothing balm her bruised heart needs, but she has every intention of steering well clear of him... until his adorable little girl decides to take matters into her own hands. Wounded and wary after her failed marriage, Skye immediately captures Aaron's attention. As he coaxes her out of her painful memories, he finds himself facing an intriguing possibility-that life may yet have a lasting love in store for him. But can he let go of his wife and open his heart fully to Skye? Because Skye won't compete with a ghost for his heart. She has been competing with other women for her husband for too long, and she deserves better.

Snowbound with the famous rocker might be her best friend's fantasy, but it isn't Ella's. Nor is she impressed with the fact Brady Gates was voted sexiest man of the year - twice. Ella was looking forward to the isolation of her mountain cabin and the peace and quiet she needs to finish writing her book. Rescuing the careless celebrity in the midst of a blizzard and taking him to the safety of her remote cabin was not how she intended to spend her time on the mountain.Weary of lovestruck fans climbing into his bed uninvited and the ever present paparazzi, Brady Gates had planned to take an incognito break from his hectic life and spend several weeks alone at a remote mountain cabin.Finding himself stranded in a blizzard doesn't bother him half as much as the fact the one woman he wants is the one woman who is the least interested in him.

The message was undeniable... Fight for her. Six months after her divorce, Hope St. Cloud is struggling with her guilt over leaving her daughter's father. She needs a fresh perspective, and she knows exactly how to find it-by spending the summer at her family's cottage in Sea Glass Cove. Surrounded by abundant peace and fond childhood memories, Hope and her daughter will be able to find a new rhythm with just the two of them. Nothing could've prepared her for the immediate and tantalizing attraction to local gallery owner Owen McKinney. Or for his instant connection with her shy daughter. It's been three years since the accident that stole everything Owen held dear. That's more than enough time to mourn and move on, but he can't seem to let go... until Hope and her adorable daughter stroll into his gallery. In them, he finds everything he lost-all the joy and adventure that comes with being a family. But Hope's divorce is still fresh, and he's afraid she might've made a mistake divorcing her husband. Then a sign straight from his past makes it clear that he can't let them walk away.

Everything Luke Conner once wanted from life is slipping away. Ryan Connelly wishes she could be the miracle he needs, but her own heart is still in tatters... and he has ties to the man who broke it. Ryan and Luke have taught together for four years now, and for four years, she's ignored the flicker of attraction between them and watched their colleagues harass him mercilessly, wanting to say something but unwilling to risk her heart again to do it. His friendship-whatever remains of it-with her ex is a complication she just doesn't need, but when their fellow teachers cross a line, she throws caution to the wind. Enough is enough. A decade after the murders of two classmates, Luke is still struggling to free himself from the heartbreak, and the harassment at work isn't helping. Ryan's unexpected offer of friendship is a lifeline he desperately needs, and as he grabs on to it, that spark of attraction flares into something far stronger. Suddenly, Luke finds himself staring at the future he thought was lost to him. But will it last? As long-buried secrets are uncovered, they'll have to trust each other, and tormented hearts don't trust easy.

This book represents different facets of life, loss, and a new beginning. It deals with various feelings, heartache and bitter sweet moments of joy. Take a journey of a shattered life, discovering hope and cherished moments of rebirth.

Life-long friends Beth Carlyle and Nick Hammond haven't ever pushed the limits of their relationship. But when her boyfriend turns violent and Nick jumps in to protect her, everything changes.In the chaos following that horrible night, Nick becomes Beth's anchor as she pulls the pieces of herself together. She never imagined he'd be anything more than her best friend, but with her trust shattered, there's only one place she feels safe-in his arms. Boundaries crumble and new desires ignite. With her heart a tangled mess, how can she know what's real?Nick is willing to do whatever it takes to help Beth recover, no matter the cost to himself, but in the face of undeserved consequences, he may be the one who needs saving. Protecting the man she loves means bringing her nightmare into the light. Will she find the courage to reveal the truth before Nick pays the ultimate price?

Life-long friends Beth Carlyle and Nick Hammond haven't ever pushed the limits of their relationship. But when her boyfriend turns violent and Nick jumps in to protect her, everything changes.In the chaos following that horrible night, Nick becomes Beth's anchor as she pulls the pieces of herself together. She never imagined he'd be anything more than her best friend, but with her trust shattered, there's only one place she feels safe-in his arms. Boundaries crumble and new desires ignite. With her heart a tangled mess, how can she know what's real?Nick is willing to do whatever it takes to help Beth recover, no matter the cost to himself, but in the face of undeserved consequences, he may be the one who needs saving. Protecting the man she loves means bringing her nightmare into the light. Will she find the courage to reveal the truth before Nick pays the ultimate price?

The message was undeniable… Fight for her.Six months after her divorce, Hope St. Cloud is in need of a fresh perspective, and she knows exactly where to find it-at her family's cottage in Sea Glass Cove. Surrounded by abundant peace and fond childhood memories, Hope and her daughter will be able to find a new rhythm with just the two of them.Nothing could have prepared her for the tantalizing attraction to local gallery owner Owen McKinney. Or for his instant connection with her shy daughter.It's been three years since the accident that stole all Owen held dear. That's more than enough time to mourn and move on. When Hope and her adorable daughter stroll into his gallery, he finds in them all the joy and adventure he lost. But Hope's divorce is still fresh, and he's afraid she might've made a mistake divorcing her husband.Then a sign straight from his past makes it clear that Hope and her daughter are his future, and he can't let them walk away.