C.J. Carmichael Books In Order

Star-Crossed Parents

Few people can say they’re starring in a real life version of Romeo and Juliet. And single mom Leigh certainly doesn’t want to play the role of disapproving mother. But when her daughter runs off to New Hampshire for a boy she’s met over the Internet, it’s a discomfiting reminder of Leigh’s own past…
. The problem is Sam Wallace, the boy’s father, and his ridiculous notion that love conquers all. Worse still is that Sam could be a pretty darn good not to mention attractive distraction for Leigh. But how can Leigh think about herself when her daughter is about to make the worst mistake of her life?

Perfect Partners?

Lindsay Fox and Nathan Fisher couldn’t be more different. In fact, she knew after her one year stint with the NYPD, she’d driven her former partner as crazy as he’d driven her. He was even part of the reason she left the force, although she’d never admit that to him! So she’s more than a little surprised when Nathan answers her ad for a new investigator. Working together now they discover a delicious chemistry beneath their differences. Could they actually become more than partners? Then they take on the challenge of an unusual case one that reminds Lindsay of her own painful past. Her instinct is to push Nathan away. But can she take a bigger risk and let him in?

The P.I. Contest

Kate Cooper cut all ties to her NYPD precinct and dumped her cheating fiance.

Jay Savage has gained custody of his teenage nephew and needs a stable job yesterday.

When both are offered the only available position at the Fox & Fisher Detective Agency, the obvious solution is to pit seasoned pro against amateur sleuth. And may the best investigator win. But what happens when this professional competition gets personal? There’s no denying the attraction between these adversaries, but they have different dreams for the future. There’s more on the line than a simple career change. In this contest, they’re playing for the heart.

Receptionist Under Cover

One missing person. One handsome adventurer. And one big case of mistaken identity: the detective’s. Because Nadine Kimble isn’t actually a private investigator–she’s a receptionist. To prove herself, she’s determined to solve her first case without everyone else at the Fox & Fisher Detective Agency or the distracting Patrick O’Neil–her client–finding out.

Easier said than done, especially when it’s clear she’s going to have to traipse across the continent following clues. That’s going to involve a lot of lying to her coworkers…
and to Patrick, a man she’s fast developing very unprofessional feelings for. But once she solves the case, she can come clean and finally act on those feelings. Well, if she solves the case…

The Dad Next Door

His daughter needs her mother. And Gavin Gray will do anything for Tory even reunite with the woman who abandoned them. That’s the only reason they’ve moved to Squam Lake, his ex wife’s last known address. Now it’s a waiting game. That game has suddenly gotten more complicated. Because of Allison Bennett, the next door neighbor he never expected to fall in love with. Just as their future looks promising, his ex wife returns with a past that haunts them all.

Matthew’s Children

The rumor at their law firm claims that Jane Prentice is the reason for Matthew Gray’s divorce. Matt only wishes it were true. Ever since his marriage ended, he’s put his social life on hold to become a better father to his kids. Now he’s ready for more, but Jane wants nothing to do with him.

Yet as they work together on a tough case, it becomes harder and harder for her to keep her distance. When she finds herself falling for him, Jane realizes she has to tell Matt the truth. And their relationship could be over before it truly begins once he learns her secret.

Christmas with Daddy

Detective Nick Gray loves his baby daughter, Mandy. But he’s used to solving crimes not changing diapers! So when he has sudden custody of Mandy, Nick is totally out of his element. Luckily his neighbor, Bridget Humphrey, is there to lend a hand.

Bridget has had feelings for Nick forever, but she’s nothing like the glamorous women he dates. Then a funny thing happens. As they care for Mandy together, and as Bridget uses her skills to help him solve a case, it turns out she and Nick have a lot in common. In fact, their relationship could get serious. But is this fun loving bachelor a candidate for happy ever after?

In the season of miracles, anything can happen!

Line of Fire (By:Julie Leto)

Attorney Faith Lawton steps outside the courthouse. Shots ring out from a nearby rooftop. The concrete around Faith explodes with expended bullets as a pair of strong arms pulls her back into the building…
. Faith Lawton welcomes the strong embrace of chief of detectives Adam Guthrie for the moment. His fast actions save her life. But it’s nothing personal. They’re adversaries in the courtroom and out in spite of their often sexually charged exchanges. Now Adam’s convinced she was the target, and that the shooter may strike again. Despite her protests, he’s out to find the gunman. And until he does, Adam isn’t about to let her go…

Heatwave (By:Kay David)

Heat Wave One hundred degree temperatures spell a crisis in Southern California and the men and women of the Courage Bay Emergency Services are on alert. They’re a new generation of heroes in a town founded on bravery. And they’re unstoppable…
bold enough to risk their lives and their hearts. Lightening Strikes Smoke jumper Sean O’Shea parachutes into a raging brush fire and so does news photographer Linda Tate. Sean is furious. She’s put them both in danger. Now they have to rely on each other to make it out alive. No Known Cure A deadly virus strikes the overworked E.R. and Dr. Alec Giroux’s little girl. The single dad desperately needs the expertise of disease control specialist Janice Reed. And as they race to find a cure, Alec discovers he desperately needs her. Warning Signs Marine biologist Melody Harper must reunite with her former high school love, mounted patrol officer Robert Kellison, to protect overcrowded beaches from a toxic red tide. But how can she protect her heart from the man she’s never stopped loving?

Spontaneous Combustion (By:Bobby Hutchinson)

A warehouse fire rages out of control. Firefighter Shannon O’Shea enters the burning structure. A beam shakes loose, her path is blocked. And then a miracle…
Firefighter Shannon O’Shea is lifted from the rubble of a burning building by an unknown fireman, his protective gear shielding his identity. She’s convinced her mystery rescuer is John Forrester, the newest member of their team. But when John denies it, Shannon becomes suspicious. Nothing about John seems to add up. Is he behind the explosion and fire? The only way to find the truth is to get closer to her sexy, enigmatic colleague…
and risk the heat of their attraction.

Nightwatch (By:Jo Leigh)

A vicious storm. Trees and power lines are down. A sick, pregnant young woman walks into E.R. alone and about to give birth. Dr. Rachel Browne saves the baby. The mother isn’t so lucky…
.

E.R. chief Dr. Guy Giroux is shocked. His ex wife’s eighteen year old daughter has died during childbirth in his E.R. He didn’t even know she was pregnant. Guy confronts Dr. Rachel Browne, demanding answers. Rachel could be stubborn, obstinate and downright hardheaded but faced with Guy’s grief and anger she’s disarmingly calm, compassionate…
even tender. And as Guy and Rachel hunt down the truth, Guy realizes how much he wants to keep the baby…
and how much he wants Rachel, too.

Nightwatch (By:Jo Leigh)

A vicious storm. Trees and power lines are down. A sick, pregnant young woman walks into E.R. alone and about to give birth. Dr. Rachel Browne saves the baby. The mother isn’t so lucky…
E.R. chief Dr. Guy Giroux is shocked. His ex wife’s eighteen year old daughter has died during childbirth in his E.R. He didn’t even know she was pregnant. Guy confronts Dr. Rachel Browne, demanding answers. Rachel could be stubborn, obstinate and downright hardheaded but faced with Guy’s grief and anger she’s disarming calm, compassionate…
even tender. And as Guy and Rachel hunt down the truth, Guy realizes how much he wants to keep the baby…
and how much wants Rachel, too.

Aftershocks (By:Nancy Warren)

Courage Bay, California…
a community founded on bravery. Now meet the town’s new generation of heroes the men and women of Courage Bay Emergency Services. Bold enough to risk their lives and their hearts. Fearless enough to face any emergency…
even the ones that are no accident. Code Red Trapped Earthquake aftershocks trap Mayor Patrick O’Shea and his assistant Briana Bliss in an elevator. But emergency services are stretched to the limit with 911 calls. The mayor and Briana wait. And passions flare…
Briana Bliss planned to use her job as Mayor Patrick O’Shea’s assistant to get back at him for alledgedly destroying her uncle’s political chances. But she’s unprepared for the way Patrick makes her feel. And in the close confines of the stalled elevator, Patrick and Briana give in to the attraction that’s been sizzling between them for months. Now how will Briana ever prove to Patrick that she acted out of love…
and not revenge?

After Darke (By:Heather MacAllister)

Welcome to Twin Oaks the new B and B in Cooper’s Corner. Bed and breakfast will never be the same! Check in: When small town plumber Bonnie Cooper visited New York in search of vintage bath fixtures for the Twin Oaks B and B, her reputation as the Berkshire’s Blind Date Queen followed her. But an arranged dinner with city bred columnist Jaron Darke went from bad to worse when they witnessed a mob hit outside the restaurant. They had no choice but to hide out at Twin Oaks. Their cover? They’re engaged! Checkout: To Jaron, she was Bonnie the Bumpkin; to Bonnie he was pretentious, pretentious, pretentious. But forced together, they did find one thing in common: passion. And as it turned out, their lives depended on it.

His Brother’s Bride (By:Tara Taylor Quinn)

Welcome to Twin Oaks the new B and B in Cooper’s Corner, Bed and breakfast will never be the same! Check In: TV news reporter Laurel London has booked a room at the new Twin Oaks B and B, and so has noted travel writer William Byrd, Owners Clint and Maureen Cooper are hoping for a great review! Checkout: Then suddenly, William Byrd vanishes. Policeman Scott Hunter is on the case and Laurel is determined to be in on the action. But Scott and Laurel share a painful history. His brother her fiance died tragically. Can cop and reporter mend their heartbreak, join their hearts…
and get to the bottom of Byrd’s disappearance?

Strangers When We Meet (By:Marisa Carroll)

Welcome to Twin Oaks the new B and B in Cooper’s Corner. Bed and breakfast will never be the same! Check in: Radio talk show host Emma Hart thought Twin Oaks was supposed to be a friendly inn, but fellow guest Blake Weston sure was grumpy! Blake had planned to buy an old farmhouse just outside Cooper’s Corner flee the rat race and propose to his girlfriend…
until he’d caught her in bed with the real estate agent. Checkout: That real estate agent was none other than Emma’s soon to be fiance! Blake and Emma turned to each other for support and comforting hugs quickly turned to passionate embrace. But fate wasn’t through with them yet. A shocking turn of events was about to deepen their newfound love…
forever.

Dancing in the Dark (By:Sandra Marton)

Welcome to Twin Oaks the new B and B in Cooper’s Corner. Some come for pleasure, others for passion and one to set things straight…
Check in: When Wendy Monroe had left Cooper’s Corner she’d been an Olympic hopeful in skiing…
and madly in love with Seth Castleman. But an accident on the slopes had shattered her dreams and her heart. She’d fled from Seth rather than tell him the painful secret behind her injuries. Now Wendy had returned home with just one desire. She wanted to be whole again. Checkout: A renowned surgeon staying at the Twin Oaks B and B could mend her leg. But only facing Seth again and the truth could mend her broken heart. Now, more than ever, she needed Seth’s strength and passion…
and the healing power of his love.

For Better or For Worse (By:Debbi Rawlins)

Welcome to Twin Oaks the new B and B in Cooper’s Corner. Some come for pleasure, others for passion and one to set things straight…
Check in: Veterinarian Alex McAlester is the man to go to in Cooper’s Corner for sound advice and a shoulder to lean on. But don’t ask him to get emotionally involved. Since his wife’s death eight years ago, his closest relationship has been with his dog, Bagel until he insists on ‘helping out’ Jenny Taylor…
by marrying her! Checkout: Jenny has been diagnosed with a rare illness, and if she were Alex’s spouse, his insurance would cover her mounting medical costs. But Jenny doesn’t want a marriage based on gratitude. She wants those strong shoulders! And she wants Alex’s love…

Her Stolen Past (By:Amanda Stevens)

Welcome to Twin Oaks the new B and B in Cooper’s Corner. Some come for pleasure, others for passion and one to set things straight…
Check in: Librarian Beth Young was so quiet, she simply blended in to the town of Cooper’s Corner. But Clint Cooper, co owner of Twin Oaks, couldn’t help but notice her as she played piano each evening at the B and B. Her music was haunting…
and to Clint, so was her beauty. But Beth didn’t dare act on the attraction she felt for Clint. Checkout:Beth wasn’t really a mild, retiring librarian she wasn’t even Beth Young. In fact, she had no memory of who she was. But she sensed she was hiding out from a terrible danger, and risking Clint’s love meant risking his life…

All-American Father (By:)

What’s a single father to do when his twelve year old daughter is caught shoplifting a box of expired condoms? Derrick Cavenaugh sure doesn’t know, so the ex all American football star turns to Bailey Greenwood for help, but she’s got troubles of her own . Bailey is struggling to keep her grandmother’s bed and breakfast, her home, from being swallowed up by taxes and the bank. She doesn’t have time to help Derrick, but she can’t refuse his daughter. The more time Derrick spends with Bailey, the more he respects her, the more he wants her. He’s failed so much already, but he’s determined to win Bailey.