Shelley never planned to stay. She’s been on the move since leaving behind a high-pressure legal career, chasing freedom and simplicity wherever she can find it. Her job at Trip’s practice was supposed to be a temporary stop, nothing more. And yet, something about the valley—and the quiet steadiness of the man she works for—kept her there longer than she meant to.
It started as friendship. Long hours at work, easy conversation, evenings that lingered. Neither of them was looking for more—but more found them anyway.
And when danger comes far too close to home, they both realize what’s really at stake. Not just their safety—but the irreplaceable connection they’ve come to rely on.
She wasn’t supposed to stay. He wasn’t supposed to fall.
But some people walk into your life by chance—and stay because they’re the one thing you never knew you were missing.
MacFarland Ranch
Book 1: The Cowboy's Unexpected Love – Wade and Sierra
Book 2: The Cowgirl's Unmistakable Love – Janey and Rocket
Book 3: The Sheriff’s Irresistible Love – Deacon and Candy
Book 4: The Cowgirl’s Inevitable Love – Laney and Luke
Book 5: The Cowboy’s Undeniable Love – Kolby and Callie
Book 6: The Rancher’s Inescapable Love – Ace and Ari
Book 7: The Cowboy’s Intriguing Love – Ty and Shayna
Book 8: The Cowboy’s Unshakeable Love – Travis and Retta
Book 9: The Cowboy’s Unlikely Love – Tanner and Everly and Ashton
Book 10: The Doctor’s Irreplaceable Love – Trip and Shelley
Remington Ranch
Book 1: Mason
Book 2: Shane
Book 3: Carter
Book 4: Beau
Book 5: Four Weddings and a Vendetta
A Chance and a Hope Trilogy
These are NOT meant to be read as standalone stories and need to be read in order.
Book 1: Chance Encounter
Book 2: Finding Hope
Book 3: Give Hope a Chance
The Davenports Series
The sexy brothers of the Billionaire Davenport family. In their own words they are - the "Suit", the "Vet" and the "Geek."
Oscar
TJ
Reid
Spider
Hi, I'm SJ, a coffee addict, lover of chocolate and drinker of good red wines. I'm a lost soul and a hopeless romantic. Reading and writing are necessary parts of who I am. Though perhaps not as necessary as coffee! I can drink coffee without writing, but I can't write without coffee.
I grew up loving romance novels, my first boyfriends were book boyfriends, but life intervened, as it tends to do, and I wandered down the paths of non fiction for many years. My life changed completely a couple of years ago and I returned to Romance to find my escape.
I write 'Sweet N Steamy' stories because to me there is enough angst and darkness in real life. My favorite romances are happy escapes with a focus on fun, friendships and happily-ever-afters, just like the ones I write.
These days I live in beautiful Montana, the last best place. If I'm not reading or writing you'll find me just down the road in the park - Yellowstone. I have deer, eagles and the occasional bear for company, and I like it that way :0)