Book 1
The Wild Between Us
She left town swearing she'd never come back.
· Enemies to Lovers· Second Chance· Small-Town Tension
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The Cowboys of Copper Creek
six book saga
Where love runs wild… and nothing stays buried.
Welcome to Copper Creek—a small town built on loyalty, rivalry, and the kind of history that never truly fades. Here, love isn't simple. It's messy. Intense. Unavoidable. Each story explores the men and women who call this place home, their secrets, their struggles, and the love that refuses to let them go.
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Six interconnected stand-alones. Read them in order, or chase the trope that calls your name first.
Book 2
Unbroken by Us
They've been best friends since childhood.
· Friends to Lovers· Protective Hero· Childhood Soulmates
Book 3
The Embers We Hold
One night was supposed to be all they had.
· One Night Stand· Forbidden Romance· Workplace Tension
Book 4
Whiskey Skies
She escaped her past. He's determined to prove she deserves a second chance.
· Single Mom· Healing Love· Protective Cowboy
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Broody Cowboys. Strong Women. Love That Fights Back.
Step into small-town worlds where every glance means something—and every relationship comes with a past.
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Love. Scandal. Heat. Heart.
Alpha athletes with soft centers, smart heroines who don't back down, and romances that balance emotional punch with sizzling heat.
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About Nicola
Nicola Hayes writes emotionally rich romance filled with tension, passion, and unforgettable characters. Her stories explore love in all its forms—from second chances and forbidden connections to slow-burning relationships that refuse to be ignored.
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