San Antonio First Responders Series by Reina Torres

Hildie Faraday thought her life was full. Coordinating care for the clients at the Helping Hearts shelters and community center is a job and a half, but when a client asked her to come to support her at a hearing, she’s right there to help. They teach women to be prepared for anything, but Hildie is shocked when she ends up in the cross hairs of a client’s abusive husband. Texas Ranger Jake McGowan thanked his lucky stars that he was in the right place at the worst time... moreHildie Faraday thought her life was full. Coordinating care for the clients at the Helping Hearts shelters and community center is a job and a half, but when a client asked her to come to support her at a hearing, she’s right there to help. They teach women to be prepared for anything, but Hildie is shocked when she ends up in the cross hairs of a client’s abusive husband. Texas Ranger Jake McGowan thanked his lucky stars that he was in the right place at the worst time. Working in Law Enforcement in San Antonio, he knew all about Hildie and the help she provides for women in need. Seeing her put herself between a woman and her gun-wielding husband brought his own feelings into the foreground. Once he had Hildie in his life, he wasn’t going to let her slip away from him. Jake’s doing everything he can to show her how much she means to him, and Hildie’s giving it right back. It doesn’t take long for life to throw a bunch of obstacles in their way, and Hildie into the trunk of a car. Jake will pull together local law enforcement officers to help him rescue Hildie and get her back into his loving arms. Will they get there in time? less

Being a Texas Game Warden was always Blyss Hardee’s dream. She had her dolls just like most girls, but her dolls healed injured animals and went fishing. Real life was much more exciting and exhilarating, unless it involved Owen Mercier. 
When there was a gator that needed removing or a snake in someone’s house, the Game Wardens called Owen. He was as muscled as he was irritating, and that was a lot. 
Too handsome, too self-assured, too sexy... moreBeing a Texas Game Warden was always Blyss Hardee’s dream. She had her dolls just like most girls, but her dolls healed injured animals and went fishing. Real life was much more exciting and exhilarating, unless it involved Owen Mercier. 
When there was a gator that needed removing or a snake in someone’s house, the Game Wardens called Owen. He was as muscled as he was irritating, and that was a lot. 
Too handsome, too self-assured, too sexy. He was always telling her that she should give him a chance, but Owen had always been a magnet for women and Blyss found it hard to believe that he could be with one woman, her.
At least that’s what she thought until he saved her life. She had different problems after that. How is she going to keep herself safe from a man who already had her heart? And what happens when the criminals who’d tried to kill her in the first place need to stop her from exposing them? less

Aylin Blaise, daughter of Station Seven’s Fire Chief, is loving her life. Well, most of it. An extended family of first responders and friends in college are expanding her world in leaps and bounds, but the one person she really wants to spend more time with, is keeping his distance.Stillman Rook is on the verge of becoming a full-fledged firefighter and fulfilling the dream he’s had since he was a child. The one distraction in his life is Chief Blaise’s daughter... moreAylin Blaise, daughter of Station Seven’s Fire Chief, is loving her life. Well, most of it. An extended family of first responders and friends in college are expanding her world in leaps and bounds, but the one person she really wants to spend more time with, is keeping his distance.Stillman Rook is on the verge of becoming a full-fledged firefighter and fulfilling the dream he’s had since he was a child. The one distraction in his life is Chief Blaise’s daughter. He could easily fall in love with her, but he’s a guy set on his path in life and she’s just discovering hers. Rook may think he’s being honorable by keeping his distance, but it’s hard to protect the ones you love when you’re not close to them. When the world tries to level her with a crushing blow, will Rook be the Shelter for Aylin? less

Kylie Reinhart’s life is all about change. She’s never spent more than a couple of years in any one place and she’s hoping that San Antonio might become a real home for her. A brand new teacher at San Antonio Community College, she’s living in an apartment complex where cost far outweighs maintenance and safety. When Kylie discovers that someone has taken her parking spot, she recognizes the car and knows who they’re visiting... moreKylie Reinhart’s life is all about change. She’s never spent more than a couple of years in any one place and she’s hoping that San Antonio might become a real home for her. A brand new teacher at San Antonio Community College, she’s living in an apartment complex where cost far outweighs maintenance and safety. When Kylie discovers that someone has taken her parking spot, she recognizes the car and knows who they’re visiting. Before she drives off to find another space, she sees something in the car that makes her blood curdle in her veins.Without another thought, she calls 911.Warren Vidal was given the name ‘Peace’ by the firefighters at Station Seven. But he comes damn close to losing his cool when they arrive at the Mayo Terrace to answer a call of a child trapped in a car. There’s nothing worse than a child in danger but that’s why he loves his job, helping others. A bad situation only gets worse when the fire truck has to stick around for another emergency, but in the middle of destruction and pain, he meets the angel of his dreams.Peace can’t seem to get her out of his mind and soon she’s in his heart, deeper and deeper into his life. Neither of them knows what kind of an enemy she’s made, but they’ll feel his wrath before long. Can their love defeat the evil determined to divide them? less

He was happy to be a brother and an uncle to the growing Station Seven family, but one day changes everything.Callan "Fish" Bass is a happy guy who loves his life. A lot. Working at Station Seven of the San Antonio Fire Department is the job he's wanted since he was a little kid. All it took was a school field trip to the local fire station and he was hooked... moreHe was happy to be a brother and an uncle to the growing Station Seven family, but one day changes everything.Callan "Fish" Bass is a happy guy who loves his life. A lot. Working at Station Seven of the San Antonio Fire Department is the job he's wanted since he was a little kid. All it took was a school field trip to the local fire station and he was hooked.He's seen a few of his fellow firefighters fall in love while he's been working with them, but he's just never found a woman who really caught his interest.Sage Allen feels like she's failing at everything. She tried to convince her sister to leave her abusive boyfriend, but she was too late.Now she has custody of her nephew and his father won't leave them alone. She struggled to prove herself as a sister and fears that she'll fail as an aunt.When Callen meets Sage and her nephew, he's amazed at the strain the young family is struggling under and he wants to help them in anyway that he can.He's surprised how easily they fit into his life and when it comes right down to it, he finds himself in love with his ready made family. He'll do anything to protect them and provide a loving Shelter for Sage. less

Texas Ranger Landon Cooper never forgot the first time he met Willa Abelson. Called to the scene of a brutal attack as a deputy, he found Willa minutes from death. But she wouldn't allow him to help her. She demanded that he try to save her best friend's life. Landon hadn't failed anyone so completely as he did that night.Willa survived. Her friend did not. Willa's gut-wrenching sobs still woke him up at night for years and years... moreTexas Ranger Landon Cooper never forgot the first time he met Willa Abelson. Called to the scene of a brutal attack as a deputy, he found Willa minutes from death. But she wouldn't allow him to help her. She demanded that he try to save her best friend's life. Landon hadn't failed anyone so completely as he did that night.Willa survived. Her friend did not. Willa's gut-wrenching sobs still woke him up at night for years and years.Now a Texas Ranger, he's part of a multi-agency task force to stop online predators from targeting young people. He knocks on a door, ready to explain to the family behind it that they might have been targeted and comes face to face with Willa.Willa had almost convinced herself that Landon Cooper didn't exist. She'd fallen apart in front of him the night that her friend died and had hoped she'd never have to come face-to-face with that failure again.She'd made it her life's work to take down online predators and has built up her own volunteer group with the purpose of identifying and exposing predators.Landon wants her to back down, but she's not going to do it.Working together as a bridge between San Antonio Law Enforcement and her volunteer group, they discover that their connection is deepening quickly. No matter how much she wants a connection to him, she's unwilling to take a step back from her work.Landon will do anything to make sure that there's Justice for Willa. less

Firefighter Palmer “Rhett” Butler has what his friends and fellow firefighters call ‘Resting Rhett Face’ - He’s calm and cool under some of the most dangerous situations. It helps as he’s also the go to EMT on the shift crew. When you need someone to be the rock and hold things together, Rhett’s the one... moreFirefighter Palmer “Rhett” Butler has what his friends and fellow firefighters call ‘Resting Rhett Face’ - He’s calm and cool under some of the most dangerous situations. It helps as he’s also the go to EMT on the shift crew. When you need someone to be the rock and hold things together, Rhett’s the one.He gets a call from an old friend in Center City who tells him that his sib, Morgan, is moving to San Antonio to fill an immediate need as a History & Civics Teacher at a high school near Rhett. He asks if Morgan can be Palmer’s roommate for a bit.Sure. What is a friend for? Right?Morgan Rafferty is a little dumbfounded when her brother says that Palmer is happy to have her stay with him.Palmer? The guy she’s had a crush on for years? Palmer? The guy who she is sure wouldn’t know her if he walked into her.Her job and her personal life become a dream come true, but she’s worried about some of her students… Well, one in particular. Can she get to the bottom of it all without getting into trouble? Not likely.Morgan finds herself in a mess and finds the whole situation crushing in on her, but Rhett is as strong and steady as she’s ever needed and with his team at Station Seven, provide Shelter for Morgan. less