Rios Azules Romances: the Macalisters Series by Alexa Verde

An affluent businessman from Houston in need of help with his sick nephew... A small-town paramedic in need of healing... Will a season of romance bring them together or pull them apart? Businessman Andrey Sergeyev's organized life changes in ways he never planned when he becomes guardian of his orphaned nephew. He moves to small town Rios Azules to care for grieving Ilya in the boy's familiar environment. Andrey's fiancée breaks off the engagement because of Ilya's health challenges... moreAn affluent businessman from Houston in need of help with his sick nephew... A small-town paramedic in need of healing... Will a season of romance bring them together or pull them apart? Businessman Andrey Sergeyev's organized life changes in ways he never planned when he becomes guardian of his orphaned nephew. He moves to small town Rios Azules to care for grieving Ilya in the boy's familiar environment. Andrey's fiancée breaks off the engagement because of Ilya's health challenges. Another romance is not on Andrey's agenda, no matter how much paramedic Melinda Macalister attracts him with her sweet smile, kindness, and neighborly support for Ilya... Melinda isn't looking for love, either, especially after her last boyfriend left her because of her health issues. She'll just have to hide her crush on her new neighbor. He's going back to Houston soon anyway. But she can't refuse to help him with Ilya, who needs her more than ever. Problem is, the more she gets to know Andrey, the more she realizes he might be the one for her. Will Andrey and Melinda choose to keep holding on to old hurts? Or will they find love in Rios Azules, Texas? This book, Season of Romance, was first published as Love's Ransom, as part of the First Street Church Kindle World. The book has been revised, improved, and greatly expanded in length, so it's nearly twice longer. less

Chefs Petr Sergeyev and Lacy-Jane Macalister can't agree on anything except for that they can't agree on anything. Lacy-Jane Macalister returns to her hometown, eager to prove she's not the culinary failure her ex claimed her to be. After a career in the military, Petr Sergeyev settles down in Rios Azules to help his brother with his nephew and new business. Grandpa Alexey's is the only place in town that needs chefs. He's for hearty meals. She promotes healthy food. He likes order... moreChefs Petr Sergeyev and Lacy-Jane Macalister can't agree on anything except for that they can't agree on anything. Lacy-Jane Macalister returns to her hometown, eager to prove she's not the culinary failure her ex claimed her to be. After a career in the military, Petr Sergeyev settles down in Rios Azules to help his brother with his nephew and new business. Grandpa Alexey's is the only place in town that needs chefs. He's for hearty meals. She promotes healthy food. He likes order. She prefers creativity. He left his girlfriend. She was betrayed by her fiancé. Their arguments are more heated than the stove in the restaurant's kitchen. But when Lacy-Jane's sister and Petr's brother decide to have their wedding soon after Christmas, Petr and Lacy-Jane put their differences aside to give their siblings a great reception. A ruined wedding and failed business are not on the menu. But as Petr and Lacy-Jane learn more about each other, romance just might be. Will Petr and Lacy-Jane surrender their wills to God and receive Christmas gifts of love, faith, and hope? This book, Season of Love, was first published as Love's Christmas Cheer, as part of the First Street Church Kindle World. The book has been revised, improved, and greatly expanded in length, so it's nearly twice longer. less

After Dr. Sylvia Barron is dumped by her boyfriend on the way to their vacation without her purse or documents, she lands in a puddle of beer and sprains her ankle. Desperate, she accepts help from a handsome passerby, nurse Ray Macalister. Blaming herself for her only sibling's tragic death, she's dedicated all her time to fulfilling his dream and become a successful surgeon. As her attraction to Ray grows, she wants to finally open her aching heart to amor... moreAfter Dr. Sylvia Barron is dumped by her boyfriend on the way to their vacation without her purse or documents, she lands in a puddle of beer and sprains her ankle. Desperate, she accepts help from a handsome passerby, nurse Ray Macalister. Blaming herself for her only sibling's tragic death, she's dedicated all her time to fulfilling his dream and become a successful surgeon. As her attraction to Ray grows, she wants to finally open her aching heart to amor. But when deadly threats start, will she have to walk away to avoid putting his life in danger? Since his fiancée traded him for fame in a big city, Ray Macalister is done with career women. Growing up without a father, all he's ever wanted is to be a good dad someday. He doesn't hesitate to help the woman he considers a homeless drunk. Soon he realizes his error, but he's drawn to the attractive doctor with a painful past. When someone is clearly after her, he wants to protect her, even when she runs away from him. But how can he protect his own heart, from both emotional pain and flying bullets? less

A celebrity in peril and the small-town boy who crushed her heart years ago. Can a Christmas reunion bring them a second chance at love? When a famous actress, Elizabeth Macalister, returns to her hometown to spend Christmas with her siblings, she doesn't expect a stalker to follow her there. Or for the man who once broke her heart, local PI Matthew Miller, to offer his help in the investigation... moreA celebrity in peril and the small-town boy who crushed her heart years ago. Can a Christmas reunion bring them a second chance at love? When a famous actress, Elizabeth Macalister, returns to her hometown to spend Christmas with her siblings, she doesn't expect a stalker to follow her there. Or for the man who once broke her heart, local PI Matthew Miller, to offer his help in the investigation. Can she risk it all for the second time?After his mother, a former beauty queen, left his family, Matthew didn't want to end up like his father, a bitter alcoholic. So he set his first love free to follow her dreams. Now, when he needs to keep her safe, old feelings resurface. But as danger draws closer, can this Christmas be a new beginning for them - or the last Christmas they ever have? less