Nicole Blanchard

"John Doe" was just another patient. A criminal. As a prison nurse, I knew the rules: do my job, don't get involved, and never let a prisoner get under my skin. I broke all three....

I thought it was just one night with my brother's best friend. The boy I had dreamt about since he gave me my first kiss, under the lights of the Ferris Wheel. I knew he was about to leave....

He doesn’t know me, but he’ll die to save me. Or at least, that’s the gist I get when I’m taken hostage by a psycho with a gun. He’d meant to take a little girl, but I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t try to save her....

It started with a kiss. One that never should have happened. Liam was only doing what best friends do—standing up for me. It didn’t mean anything. Right? Sure, it made the fact I had to move in with him for a few months a bit complicated, but we’ve been firmly in the mutual friend zone for years....

The sole survivor of a horrific serial killer, I became someone new to escape my past...and the notoriety. A prisoner of my own fears, all I want is peace and quiet. The quaint Florida beach town should have been the perfect escape. Until I meet my next-door neighbor....

Ten years ago, I broke Jack Walker’s heart without an explanation, and we’ve been bitter enemies ever since. It hasn’t been easy considering he’s my best friend’s brother, but it’s better all around if I keep my distance from the only man I’ve ever loved....

I lost everything when my family was murdered, including myself. After years of therapy and conquering my agoraphobia, all I wanted was to start over. The quiet North Carolina resort seemed like the perfect place. Until I discovered a dead body....