Minnesota Kingstons Books

There's Trouble in the North... Meet Jack, a tracker with a past he’s trying to escape. The first epic book of the Minnesota Kingston series by USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren. Her secret blew apart his life—and now she needs his help? If only he could say no… Ten years should be long enough for Jack to forget the girl-next-door, his kid sister’s bestie and the woman—no, girl —who derailed his life. Now, he sort of likes his loner world as a missing person’s tracker. Well, mostly. But of course, when he returns home for his sister’s wedding, there she is… Nope, not forgotten at all. Of course Jack the Grump has shown up for his sister’s wedding, and by the way he looks at Harper, um, clearly her sins aren’t forgiven. So what—she’s sooo over her best-friend’s brooding, dark oldest brother. Really. Then a bridesmaid goes missing. And sure, Harper is a journalist who knows how to sniff out truth, but the clock is ticking and there’s only one person who can help…Perfect. No problem. She’s not going to fall for her childhood crush again. Promise. Yes, Jack can admit that Harper’s not the girl he used to call Pigtails anymore. She’s all grown up…but he’s not going to get burned again. Still, what’s a guy going to do? So, find her missing friend, get the bride down the aisle and ditch town before they find themselves in over their heads…or worse. Dead. Jack is a best friend’s brother, childhood crush, grumpy-to sunshine, sweet but sizzly romantic suspense about second chances and finding the family you always wanted… Tropes: Second Chance at Love Unrequited Love Return to hometown Grumpy/Sunshine Secrets Boy/Girl Next door Kissing only The Minnesota Kingstons Book1: Jack Book 2: Conrad Book 3: Doyle Book 4: Austen Book 5: Steinbeck

There's Trouble in the North... Meet Conrad, a hockey star meets celebrity romance in the Minnesota Kingston series by USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren. He’s an unlikely bodyguard, but someone has to keep this woman alive… Meet Penelope Pepper: billionaire heiress, mystery podcaster, and magnet for trouble. If only she wasn’t so determined to unravel the mystery of “who killed her sister’s fiancé.” Because clearly, given her recent kidnapping, with each episode, she’s closer to the truth. And someone wants to silence her. Probably she needs a protector, right? Enter Conrad Kingston, power Center for the Minnesota Blue Ox hockey team and a Guy with a Secret. Namely, the panic attacks that haunt him every time he steps into the limelight. Hanging out with Celebrity Penny is exactly NOT what he needs… Except, Blue Ox need ticket sales and when a mix-up ropes him into playing Penelope's fake boyfriend, he’s suddenly the social media darling, driving in fans to the home ice. Only problem…one of them doesn’t know the dating is fake. As Penelope's stalker draws nearer with every juicy episode, Conrad finds himself sliding from fake kisses to real protective instincts, and on thin ice with his heart. But can he find his footing before the killer catches up to Penelope? Fake dating meets real danger, in this clean, sweet but suspenseful romance in book 2 of the Minnesota Kingstons series. The Minnesota Kingstons Book1: Jack Book 2: Conrad Book 3: Doyle Book 4: Austen Book 5: Steinbeck

There's Trouble Up North... Meet Doyle, who finds peril in paradise in this rivals romance, book 3 in the Minnesota Kingston series by USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren When love and danger collide, paradise plays by its own rules. When Tiana Pepper lands on the lush island of Mariposa, she just wants to put her sad past behind her. Her goal is a new beginning as fundraiser and director of Hope House, a local orphanage. Except she’s not the director. She’s co-director, and nobody told her she’d have to work with an impulsive, out-of-bounds, depend on his charm, annoying disaster rescuer, named Doyle Kingston. She can run this show on her own, thanks. Doyle Kingston, bearing the weight of his own grief, arrives at Hope House ready to leave behind a history of loss. He hopes to find forever homes for these orphans, and the last thing he expects is to have to work with a woman who thinks she’s the boss of this island paradise. And yet…they have problems. Like becoming the target of a local gang. And boss, Billionaire Declan Stone has invited his fancy friends to the island to see Hope House up close, in hopes they’ll donate and get the orphanage on its feet. So…please, could they work together? And wouldn’t you know it but among the donors is a treasure hunter who believes a pirate left a stash under Hope House. What- ever. Then an earthquake rocks the island, kids go missing and Tia and Doyle have no choice but trust each other if they hope to save the children and each other. Doyle is a pulse-pounding romantic suspense featuring rivals turned rescuers, where opposites attract amidst peril in paradise, are two hearts scarred by tragedy just might find a second chance at true love. The Minnesota Kingstons Book1: Jack Book 2: Conrad Book 3: Doyle Book 4: Austen Book 5: Steinbeck

There's Trouble in the North... His secrets could get them killed… Austen Kingston isn’t impressed with Mr. Billionaire, Declan Stone. Sure, he’s handsome, and has a generous heart, but she is happy with her life as a treasure hunter-slash shark diver. Besides, she’s seen what wealth can do to someone…no thank you. Except, a routine dive turns treacherous, and she finds herself in need of rescue… Billionaire Declan Stone can’t stop thinking about the beautiful woman who led his dive team, and frankly, she seems just the kind of woman who isn’t afraid of danger (hello, shark diver!) The last thing he expects is to find her adrift in the middle of the Caribbean… What she doesn’t know that while Declan appears to be just another wealthy philanthropist, he’s also living a double life…one that could cost him everything. And the last thing he needs is the woman he’s come to care for in the middle of the crosshairs… But what’s he going to do—leave her adrift at sea? More…when Austen discovers who he really is, can she fall for a guy whose life means danger? When his shell game against the Russians backfires, Austen and Declan must survive being lost at sea, dodge international hitmen, and expose a deadly conspiracy. With time running out and enemies closing in, can they trust each other enough to survive? Or will the secrets they keep drag them both into the depths of betrayal? Dive into this closed-door, survival, forced proximity romantic suspense, perfect for readers who love their romance with a side of heart-stopping action. The Minnesota Kingstons Book1: Jack Book 2: Conrad Book 3: Doyle Book 4: Austen Book 5: Steinbeck

There's Trouble in the North... The last person she can trust is the man she left for dead…but he’s the only one who knows she’s alive, so… Emberly "Phoenix" Hart has spent years proving herself as one of the Black Swans' most capable operatives. But when her mission to secure a dangerous AI program leads to capture by the Russian mob, she's forced to reach out to the only man who knows she’s alive…the man she betrayed. Steinbeck Kingston left his SEAL career behind after a mission gone wrong—a mission involving Phoenix. Now he's her only hope of escape, but trusting her again could cost him everything, including his reluctant heart. As they race to prevent the Russians from weaponizing stolen AI technology, Emberly and Steinbeck uncover a deadly betrayal that threatens everything they hold dear. With the enemy closing in and time running out, they must choose between protecting their hearts and saving countless lives—including those of Steinbeck's family. When the traitor strikes at the heart of Steinbeck's home, can Emberly finally trust in love enough to stop running? Or will her instinct to survive alone cost her the only real family she's ever known? A pulse-pounding romantic suspense that delivers heart-stopping action, soul-deep emotion, and a love worth fighting for. This faith-filled contemporary romance features a protective alpha hero, a fierce heroine learning to trust, found family, second chances, and redemption wrapped in a high-stakes international thriller that will keep you turning pages long into the night. The Minnesota Kingstons Book 1: Jack Book 2: Conrad Book 3: Doyle Book 4: Austen Book 5: Steinbeck