The Morrison Family Series by D.R. Grady

What does a to-the-core, orphaned Marine have in common with an introverted electronics expert with too much family? A dog named Bentley. Her sister talks Lainy Morrison, self-proclaimed nerd, into caring for Captain Mitch Monahan's dog while he's deployed. The pair get to know one another through e-mails, family DVDs, and pictures. Can love overcome old fears and sustain a relationship formed an ocean apart?

When KC Gilmore wanted something to heat up her cold, lonely nights, she should have been more specific. Sand, unbearable heat, and caring for the wounded in Kuwait wasn’t what she had in mind. An ocean between her and Max Morrison, her business partner and best friend and the man caring for her son and dog has caused her to view Max in a different light. Now she has to struggle with growing feelings for the one man she can’t do without. Will telling him destroy their precious friendship?

Ben Morrison and Treeny Deveau have never forgotten the precious moments they shared in The Closet. Their magical encounter has ruined them for anyone else. Now they have to work through new family members, past fears, and odd working schedules to maintain a relationship. Will Ben and Treeny ever enjoy another stolen moment in The Closet? Can they overcome their fears and pasts so they can have a future together?

Shelby Conroy has always had a thing for Mr. Clean and now she’s met his look-a-like. Sam Welby is an oncology pediatrician, former Navy SEAL, and all around yummy man. Except she’s supposed to be working for him, not drooling over him. Sam has managed to fight his attraction to Shelby so far, but he’s a little confused as to why her lab coat pockets wriggle.

Greg Gilmore fought hard against returning to Hershey, PA. He has trouble breathing in a town with so many Morrisons running around. Janine Morris, a woman as deeply entrenched in secrets and special military skills as him, only adds to his discomfort. Keeping his family safe is his number one goal. So why do Janine’s haunted amber eyes keep enticing him to throw away all his cares and concerns to join forces with a woman who could bring all his enemies right down on the Morrison Family?

Neonatal nurse practitioner Trixi Duvall has a great job, a great home, a great family, and great friends. All around her people seem to be falling in love, while this happy state keeps passing her by. Adding a great boyfriend to the list veers into the impossible... Neurosurgeon Mark de Vosse has moved back home but he’s still questioning the wisdom of this. There are far too many Morrisons in this town, and his relatives tend toward nosy... moreNeonatal nurse practitioner Trixi Duvall has a great job, a great home, a great family, and great friends. All around her people seem to be falling in love, while this happy state keeps passing her by. Adding a great boyfriend to the list veers into the impossible... Neurosurgeon Mark de Vosse has moved back home but he’s still questioning the wisdom of this. There are far too many Morrisons in this town, and his relatives tend toward nosy. Since his housing situation keeps deteriorating, he needs a place to live, or he’ll end up with some of those nosy relatives. Then several questionable occurrences unsettle Trixi and her grandmother. Moving in with them should improve all of their situations. Does it matter that Mark is incredibly attracted to his new landlady? less

Soldier-turned-composer Beau DuBois flies to America to protect musician Molly Wellington after her royal family home is attacked by a nebulous faction. Beau questions this assignment as he’s attracted to Molly and is concerned his newly discovered past could thrust her into additional danger. Molly shares Beau’s attraction and understands he’s torn between duty and love, but has her own ideas on their relationship... moreSoldier-turned-composer Beau DuBois flies to America to protect musician Molly Wellington after her royal family home is attacked by a nebulous faction. Beau questions this assignment as he’s attracted to Molly and is concerned his newly discovered past could thrust her into additional danger. Molly shares Beau’s attraction and understands he’s torn between duty and love, but has her own ideas on their relationship. While together, they learn that Molly’s best friend and pop star boss also grapples with dark family secrets that are eerily similar to Beau’s. Combined with the ever present feeling of being watched, a thwarted kidnap attempt, and a bombed tour bus, they escape to the safety of Molly’s native Rurikstan. But how soon before those dark secrets and that murky faction pursue them? ***A standalone book with a happy ending. This story is closely connected with Bad Nerd Falling (Book 8) and Baking with Nerds (Book 13) but you don't need to read them together. less

It’d be mighty helpful if they knew the identity of the enemy gunning for them.Savannah Swanson is an on-the-run popstar with a distracting almost boyfriend and enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her. Someone thinks she knows a lot more about her enigmatic late father than she does. Fact—she doesn’t even know his name. She heads to the mysterious island of her birth in the hopes it might reveal the identity of her father and—fingers crossed—finally allow her to be with Trace... moreIt’d be mighty helpful if they knew the identity of the enemy gunning for them.Savannah Swanson is an on-the-run popstar with a distracting almost boyfriend and enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her. Someone thinks she knows a lot more about her enigmatic late father than she does. Fact—she doesn’t even know his name. She heads to the mysterious island of her birth in the hopes it might reveal the identity of her father and—fingers crossed—finally allow her to be with Trace.A sabotaged tour bus, kidnapping attempt, and shots fired keep Trace Montgomery too busy to take his relationship with Savannah to the next level. As head of Savannah's security team, he has to prioritize keeping her safe over kissing her. Too bad it's becoming more difficult to keep things strictly professional. Now he needs to help her unearth the cryptic details of Savannah's past before someone puts a very permanent end to their almost-relationship.***A stand-alone story with no cliff hangers. This story takes up where book 14, NERDS IN HARMONY, left off. You can read them out of order, but will enjoy the series more if you read them in order. If you enjoy fun characters, mystery, and a little romantic suspense this is a great option. less

Intense Eric Monnette can’t get skilled Riley D’Arpino out of his mind. He’s a retired Navy SEAL who uses his skills to keep people safe. Except unanswered questions from his past has placed him in jeopardy himself.Computer nerd Riley is set to retire from the US Army in three weeks. She has civilian life to figure out. She doesn’t need her childhood crush riding to her and her commanding officer’s rescue.Okay, so said commanding officer took a couple bullets and their boat sank... moreIntense Eric Monnette can’t get skilled Riley D’Arpino out of his mind. He’s a retired Navy SEAL who uses his skills to keep people safe. Except unanswered questions from his past has placed him in jeopardy himself.Computer nerd Riley is set to retire from the US Army in three weeks. She has civilian life to figure out. She doesn’t need her childhood crush riding to her and her commanding officer’s rescue.Okay, so said commanding officer took a couple bullets and their boat sank. Now they’re facing near hurricane conditions, a stormy sea, limited fuel, and her commanding officer is going to die if they don’t hustle him to safety soon. Oh, and then there are the bad guys who very much want to silence them. Permanently. Falling in love is certainly not on the agenda. less