Kathryn Shay Books in Order

Single father Nick DiMarco balances law school and two jobs until his daughter's guidance counselor warns that she is suicidal. Helping his family becomes more complicated when he develops feelings for the counselor, who reminds him of his ex-wife.

Former police officer Cord McKay returns to his hometown to raise his daughter and finds work protecting Stacey Webb. Her father's role in Cord's troubled past makes the assignment painful, but Stacey faces real danger and he owes her help.

A professional crisis reunites architect Zach Sloan with his former wife, social worker Annie Montgomery. One night together leads to pregnancy, forcing them to reconsider a relationship still troubled by the differences that ended their marriage.

Widowed public defender Luke Rayburn is struggling to raise his son when Michael asks to meet his biological mother. Their encounter with Meredith Hunter draws all three together, raising difficult questions about parenthood, loneliness, and a possible new relationship.

High school principal Seth Taylor is admired in Bayview Heights, but he still blames himself for an old mistake. Falling for Lacey Cartwright means confronting the harm that mistake caused her family and the resentment she still carries.

Captain Mitch Lansing reluctantly works with at-risk students in Cassie Smith's classroom. Their opposing views of policing collide, but growing affection and threats from a gang force both to confront painful histories and reconsider whom they can trust.

Firefighter Chelsea Whitmore joins Lieutenant Jake Scarlatta's crew expecting the hostility she has faced elsewhere. As accusations of mistakes she did not make threaten her position, mutual attraction complicates Jake's promise to help her fit in.

Firefighter Francey Cordaro rescues wealthy businessman Alex Templeton from a blaze and challenges his carefully controlled life. Their attraction grows despite her reluctance, but differences in values, social worlds, and everyday priorities threaten any lasting relationship.

Firefighter Dylan O'Roarke takes risks head-on, while academy instructor Beth Winters teaches recruits to put caution first. Working together creates inevitable clashes, and their growing attraction requires them to reconcile sharply different attitudes toward danger and responsibility.

Alexis Castle visits Catasaga Lake to review Guardian Flight's grant and reconnect with her teenage daughter. Chief pilot Spence Keagan also struggles with an estranged child, and their developing romance depends on understanding the families they already have.

Zoe Caufield is devastated when Kurt Lansing leaves her to reconcile with his former wife. After that attempt fails, his new clinic reconnects them through Zoe's students, but mistrust and opposition from people who care about her obstruct another chance.

Former firefighter Reed MacCauley now helps others cope with the stress of emergency work, yet doubts his own courage. Delaney Shaw loves him and wants to help him confront the fears he finds hardest to acknowledge.

Darcy O'Malley and Hunter Sloan meet at her daycare and discover attraction alongside shared concerns for their children. Her wish for respectability and his resentment of their hometown threaten a relationship shaped by their experiences as outsiders.

Pediatrician Paige Kendrick has built a comfortable practice far from her difficult childhood. Dr. Ian Chandler wants her at his inner-city clinic and in his life, forcing Paige to confront patients and memories she has tried to avoid.

Secret Service agents Joe Stonehouse and Luke Ludzecky go undercover at a school threatened by violence. As they investigate, Joe clashes with principal Suzanna Quinn while Luke's connection with teacher Kelsey Cunningham complicates their mission and personal lives.

Three Malvaso siblings nearly die while fighting a fire and resolve to change their lives. Mitch reassesses his troubled marriage, Jenn considers having a baby with her best friend, and Zach tries to repair the damage caused by his past.

Former nanny Anabelle Crane reunites with Congressman Nathan Hyde fifteen years after their romance ended badly. Now a police officer recovering from injury, she becomes his bodyguard against a stalker while old feelings create another dangerous complication.

Firefighter Ian Woodward is still recovering from September 11 when former love Lisel Loring returns needing protection from a stalker. Meanwhile, disgraced former officer Rick Ruscio finds a possible new beginning with a compassionate schoolteacher.

Eve Woodward investigates fire chief Noah Callahan, who is suspected of arson. Discovering the respect he commands among his family and community makes her question the evidence, while attraction threatens to complicate her search for the truth.

Women at an online greeting-card company navigate careers, friendship, and complicated romances. Successful executive Elyssa, disillusioned Carole, and optimistic Robyn face different romantic challenges while relying on one another as their work and personal lives overlap.

Former troublemakers reunite in their stock-car-racing hometown to help a troubled teenager. A minister's first love, a widow's encounter with a man carrying guilt, and an estranged couple's reunion revive unresolved feelings and difficult histories.

Firefighter Alex Shields rescues Lauren Conway from a burning office, but everyone afterward insists her name is Dana. Convinced she is not suffering from amnesia, Lauren must discover why strangers mistake her identity and who the other woman is.

Former businessman Ben Cassidy is rebuilding his life after losing everything to an unscrupulous investor. A relationship with soup-kitchen volunteer Emily leads to pregnancy and the discovery that her father is the man responsible for his downfall.

Professor Jacelyn Ross opposes the football program she believes threatens her school's academic standards. Meeting celebrated player Mike Kingston reveals shared concerns for their troubled sons, but attraction must contend with her objections to his world.

Anti-gang specialist Bailey O'Neil and Senator Clay Wainwright disagree fiercely about helping troubled teenagers. Their history includes his role in her imprisonment, making an unexpected attraction difficult to reconcile with years of conflict and their opposing approaches.

District attorney Dan Logan believes his marriage and family embody the honesty he demands from others. When a man from Tessa's past threatens to expose her secrets, she must face truths that could destroy her husband's trust.

Former spouses Reese Bishop and Judge Kate Renado work together to challenge an accusation from an old client. Their investigation uncovers a prison-system cover-up while revived attraction threatens new relationships and the stability their daughter has finally regained.

Secret Service agent CJ Ludzecky is determined to succeed protecting the Second Lady and her children. Attraction to the woman's brother, Aidan O'Neil, complicates her focus as public scrutiny and security threats place both her assignment and feelings under pressure.

Counselor Nick Logan once ended his engagement to Madelyn Walsh because he believed he was wrong for her. Now she is his boss at a crime-victims center, and professional boundaries clash with his wish for another chance.

An accident erases Clare Boneli's memory of choosing between Brady Langston and Jonathan Harris. Their conflicting accounts of her life leave Clare torn between career prospects and emotional certainty as she investigates what happened that night.

Lily Wakefield hopes to build a fresh life with her twins and grows close to a single father. As their households begin to form a family, unresolved trouble from Lily's past threatens the future they are creating together.

Widower Liam O'Neil raises two sons and cooks at his family's pub, where firefighter Sophie Tyler takes a second job. Their attraction troubles him because loving someone who regularly enters burning buildings means risking another devastating loss.

After her business falls apart, Jayne Logan returns to Luke Corelli, the man she once left for her career. Their attraction remains, but his stubbornness and her history of leaving complicate her hopes for a second chance.

Teacher Annie Jacobs has rebuilt her life and is raising twin sons when Dylan Kane returns seeking the principal's job. Their painful shared past threatens her position, while feelings she hoped to leave behind begin resurfacing.

Seventeen-year-old Jamie Davidson comes out as gay, hoping to stop hiding his identity. His father's religious objections, his brother's resentment, and his mother's fears strain the entire family as each struggles to respond and reconnect.

Teachers Nick and Callie Muscato face simultaneous crises when she reveals a pregnancy by another man and he is accused of misconduct with a student. They struggle to defend him while confronting the damage within their marriage.

Six novellas follow Gabe Malvaso and his fellow Hidden Cove rescue-squad firefighters through emergencies and complicated romances. Arson and a hostile blogger add pressure as each member tries to balance dangerous professional responsibilities with a personal life.

Jacob Steele returns home seeking his estranged father's inheritance, only to learn he must work in the family bookstore for a month. Its manager, Kate McMann, could inherit instead, creating conflict complicated by attraction and her twin daughters.

Firefighter Gabe Malvaso and crew member Rachel Wellington have avoided acting on their mutual attraction. Trapped together in a basement and uncertain of rescue, they can no longer ignore feelings that complicate their determination to keep their relationship professional.

Teacher Delaney Dawson begins dating Gage Grayson before discovering his troubled daughter is her student. The girl's hostility toward her father threatens both relationships, and involvement with a dangerous crowd forces the adults to work together.

Teacher Brie Gorman and coach Nick Corelli have long disagreed about the school's treatment of athletes. When a star quarterback begins spiraling into trouble, they must cooperate to help him, even as attraction complicates their clashing approaches.

Artist Darcy reunites with childhood friend Jordan after his published book exposes painful secrets from her past. The resulting scandal and a murder draw them together, forcing them to navigate suspicion, old wounds, and a renewed attraction.

Wealthy Spence joins an online dating service under false pretenses to win a bet with his brother. Falling for Annie turns his experiment into something personal, and he must repair the damage when she discovers his deception.

Veteran Beckett joins Hidden Cove's rescue squad and meets former army medic Lela in a trauma support group. Their attraction offers hope, but troubled marriages and the effects of PTSD on their children make a lasting relationship difficult.

Cole begins a relationship with older Beth while lying about his age. Although she struggles to forgive the first deception, his continuing dishonesty threatens their future, forcing him to decide whether he can become the trustworthy partner she needs.

Football coach Mike Kingston arrives at a college training camp and clashes with business professor Jacelyn Ross. Their growing attraction becomes difficult to ignore, while accusations about her professional behavior complicate any chance of a relationship.

Police officer Joe meets Dana through his brother's dating service and believes he has found a lasting partner. Her concealed past and his own unresolved troubles threaten their relationship, requiring more trust than either initially expects.

Anthropologist Alisha travels from the future to the twenty-first century and struggles with its unfamiliar customs. Her bond with pastor David challenges her assumptions about religion and love, especially when he asks her to break time-travel rules.

Three novellas follow Hidden Cove firefighters confronting personal crises alongside romance. Riley faces his father's disgrace, Lisa Beth reconsideres her ex-husband, and Nick wrestles with guilt while a firefighter's widow hopes to help him heal.

Time traveler Dorian must prevent a scientist's murder to preserve research essential to the future. His skeptical police-officer brother Luke questions her bodyguard cover, but their growing attraction raises the stakes as they search for the would-be killer.

Celeste travels from the twenty-sixth century to stop research that will cause future disaster. Becoming scientist Alex's nanny draws her close to him and his children, but revealing her mission could destroy his trust and their relationship.

Patrick O'Neil has always supported his siblings, but his long marriage to Brie remains strained by old wounds. When she faces a terrifying crisis, they must turn toward each other and confront the problems threatening their family life.

Journalist Dylan O'Neil criticizes broadcaster Rachel's coverage of his family, and their employers insist they resolve the conflict. As hostility becomes attraction, opposition from the entire O'Neil clan threatens a relationship neither expected to want.

Fire-department psychologist Jack clashes with captain Tess while secretly training among recruits, then shares an unexpected night with her. His failure to contact her afterward becomes difficult to escape when she moves to Hidden Cove and they meet again.

Widowed contractor Paulina meets architect Adam while working on a new music hall. Their attraction offers a chance to begin again, but she doubts their different lives can fit together and resists the commitment he wants.

Heart surgeon John reunites with Meg, the woman he abandoned while pursuing his career. Their work with a troubled gang member forces renewed contact, but old hurt makes Meg wary of trusting the man she once loved.

Yoga instructor Sofia values the quiet life that helps her manage her health and family troubles. Football coach Max pursues her after they begin working at the same school, but his competitive nature and boisterous world unsettle her.

Museum employee Elizabeita carries a private burden beneath her cheerful exterior. Undercover detective Nick investigates threats at the museum and becomes involved with her, but their age difference and the secrets each keeps complicate the growing attraction.

Widow Nia meets artist Rafe when he encourages her son's artistic talent. His patience offers a possible future, but grief keeps pulling her toward the past, while her rejection awakens painful memories that challenge his willingness to wait.

Finance professionals Magdalena and Logan share work, friendship, and support through family tragedy. When attraction changes their relationship, both fear losing what they already have, and a dramatic change in Logan's circumstances threatens their new romance.

Family tragedy and damaging choices have ended Ana and Jared's marriage despite their lasting attachment. Their daughter's rare kidney illness forces them to cooperate, reopening old wounds while giving them a chance to reconsider the love they lost.

Firefighter Dan finds comfort and unexpected romance with longtime friend Lucy after his divorce. An inheritance rewarding an old rescue abruptly transforms his finances, but the money disrupts their new plans rather than resolving the problems between them.

Three connected novellas follow a couple nearing divorce, a free spirit reunited with the lawyer who left her, and former lovers drawn into a black operations mission. Each relationship must confront past hurt before a second chance can take hold.

A car accident leaves celebrity cook Clarissa without memories of her life or the man she loves. As she pieces together her past, friend Brady confronts the distance between the woman he knew and the person success changed.

Widowed teacher Joe settles in Bayview Heights with his children and grows close to colleague Juliet. Her marriage keeps their relationship professional, until a hidden problem emerges that forces Joe to reconsider how he can help her.

Secret Service agent Nick guards the president's widowed sister Isabelle after anonymous threats target her. Her twin sons draw him into family life, while his attraction to her complicates the dangerous work of finding whoever is behind the threats.

Army medic Declan raises his daughters after his wife Lila leaves to pursue a Pentagon career. Their divided responsibilities strain the family, but enduring affection offers a chance to reconnect and build a life that makes room for both parents.

Doctor Connor falls for fellow humanitarian physician Calla, unaware at first that she is a princess. Their relationship faces the demands of her royal family and country, leaving her torn between love and responsibilities she cannot easily abandon.

Secret Service agents Whitney and Max struggle with the collapse of their casual relationship just as they investigate a federal-building bombing. Her unresolved childhood trauma and his uncertain choices complicate their attempt to work together and recover their bond.

Agent Gabe finally has a chance to restore his career by joining the presidential protection detail. His growing love for widowed Macy clashes with her refusal to risk losing another partner to the dangers of Secret Service work.

Fire chief Chase and mayor Vanessa clash until a family fire brings them closer. Meanwhile, firefighter Joe pursues Vanessa's reluctant daughter Holly, leaving both couples to navigate attraction, old habits, family troubles, and possible arson.

Neonatal nurse and princess Evvie meets baseball star Mike after his foul ball injures her at a game. Their unexpected attraction challenges his plans and brings together two very different lives shaped by professional sport, nursing, and royalty.

Princess Alexandra hopes to publish her children's book without relying on her royal name. Publisher Ryder has his own motives for working with her, but falling in love creates a difficult choice that could destroy her trust.

Detective Francesca joins a new task force determined to rebuild her reputation after an affair with a married man. Colleague Ty's teasing develops into attraction, but she refuses another workplace relationship while he struggles to accept her boundaries.

Bartender Eric and former doctor Beth have both abandoned demanding careers after disillusionment with their work. Their shared search for a different life draws them together, but personal turmoil and a considerable age gap complicate their growing attraction.

Nursing student Cara works at a casino and befriends a seemingly homeless customer. He is undercover officer Nick, investigating drug trafficking, and their mutual attraction becomes dangerous when his case reaches into her life and exposes his deception.

Teacher Brie struggles with memories of her kidnapping when new colleague Dante reminds her of the ordeal. Helping a troubled student forces them to cooperate, offering a possible connection while she works through fear that makes trusting him difficult.

Rebellious artist Ravenna works with conventional gallery owner Blake to prepare an exhibition. Their opposing attitudes create friction, but time together and her help with his nephew's therapy reveal a connection neither knows how to fit into their lives.

Casino employee Alyssa plans to finish nursing school and see her son into college before leaving her troubled marriage. Firefighter Zach's interest awakens new hopes, while his grief for a colleague and her existing commitments complicate their attraction.

Widowed law student and princess Mariella grows attracted to visiting professor Jordan, who has fled difficulties in France. Their daughters' friendship brings them closer, but her place in his classroom and his unresolved past threaten the relationship.

Model Stacey returns home to support her twin brother through PTSD and befriends casino security director Cy. She wants their connection to become romantic, but his belief that he is unworthy of her prevents him from accepting her interest.

Single father John and caregiver Jane meet at a casino while seeking relief from demanding lives. Initially concealing their identities, they develop a connection that raises questions about whether either can make room for love alongside their existing responsibilities.

Billionaire Kinley Moran seeks revenge against the O’Neil family that excluded him, but their warmth begins challenging his plans. Single mother Jamie, a waitress pursuing a teaching career, is drawn to him despite conflicts with his wounded outlook.

Casino head cashier Trey becomes attracted to Annie, an employee supporting her daughter and trying to avoid trouble. Their growing relationship puts her essential job and his new career at risk, forcing them to weigh love against professional consequences.

Widowed Alessia returns to college while raising three boys and unexpectedly finds herself attracted to Dylan Davidson. His concealed assignment on campus makes their friendship dangerous, threatening both her heart and the mission he is supposed to complete.

New sous chef Chloe is determined to work successfully with Garrick, an accomplished celebrity chef whose arrogance tests her patience. Mutual attraction complicates their professional relationship because his ambitions and her commitment to her hometown seem to demand different futures.

Bookstore owner Finn Casella maintains careful professional distance from his assistant Millie, despite their shared literary interests. Her longstanding feelings and his growing awareness of her challenge the emotional baggage that has kept him from pursuing a closer relationship.

Police officer Gideon expects a promotion but loses it to ambitious Anabelle Sanders, then must serve beneath her on a task force. His resentment and prejudice collide with her determination as their working relationship opens unexpected possibilities for intimacy.

Prosecutor Hayley Casella and defense attorney Paul Covington regularly clash in court while pursuing demanding legal careers. An intimate encounter shifts their rivalry toward attraction, forcing them to navigate competing professional goals and personal wounds that complicate a lasting relationship.

Ronan Casella leaves his troubled family after his father’s death and a fatal accident involving his girlfriend, eventually becoming a screen actor. His later disappearance raises questions about the intervening years and the experiences that drove him away again.

Legal aid attorney Seth wants another chance with Julianne after repeatedly betraying her during their earlier relationship. The music therapist resists his assurances that he has changed, while demanding work and lingering attraction complicate their search for a trustworthy reunion.

Kate returns to Hidden Cove six years after abandoning fiancé Rafe, revealing that she secretly had his son. Determined to rebuild their family and her firefighting career, she faces his wounded trust alongside dangerous fires and a stalker targeting her.

Battalion chief Lynne starts over in Crystal City after her marriage deteriorates, then falls for widowed pastor Brady. Their children bring them together, but his secret, her doubts about a minister’s life, and opposition to his work threaten the relationship.

Arson investigator Tess has long loved her mentor David, who struggles with grief and guilt after his wife’s death. Their growing connection develops amid dangerous cases, until an arsonist targets them and makes his fears for her safety increasingly urgent.

Firefighter JJ saves surgeon Nick and his patient during a hospital fire, prompting his romantic interest. Her recent promotion has already cost her a boyfriend and colleagues’ goodwill, and their contrasting lifestyles make accepting another relationship difficult.

Capable firefighter Trish hides deep insecurity and the effects of past and present abuse from her friends. Teacher Nathan sees beyond that protective exterior, but building a safer future requires support, counseling, and confronting the danger posed by her partner.

Firefighters Annie and Colin’s apparently happy marriage changes after the arrival of their daughter. Different expectations about parenting and responsibility create recurring conflict, and even devoted friends cannot resolve the lack of compromise threatening their life together.

Maggie joins a special needs school with her support dog Rosie and grows close to teacher Noah. Her difficult past revives his unresolved trauma, jeopardizing their relationship while their students depend on both educators and the dog’s calming presence.

President’s daughter Hannah has built a self sufficient life in upstate New York after Secret Service agent Zeke chose advancement over their relationship. His return and request for another chance challenge the independence she secured after his betrayal.

Sasha leaves life as a president’s daughter to open a dance studio in upstate New York, then falls for farm worker Danny. His concealed double life places their romance in conflict with an ambition he risks losing if he tells her the truth.