Books like Claiming Alexis by Susan Stoker

Melanie Porter, a divorced woman seeking new beginnings, uncovers an old retreat that sparks unexpected romance and a resolution to her personal issues.

Brooking pasts, a priceless bottle, and a precious diamond collide in this suspenseful romance series by New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd.

A reporter turns to a reclusive journalist for protection, forming an unlikely marriage against a backdrop of secret identities and dangerous threats.

A wealthy widow’s cautious life is transformed when a powerful protector with a mysterious past steps into her world, blending danger, family warmth, and an unexpected romance.

She's shy, he's stoic...not the hardest personality traits to overcome, but Sophie Carson and Roman "Chief" Proudfit have their work cut out for them. Sophie has a crush on the silent-but-studly firefighter next door. She's been pining away silently while secretly helping the hardworking man by mowing his lawn--which he thinks is being done by her nonexistent husband and/or boyfriend. He's definitely not big on neighborly chitchat, but with her stutter, that suits Sophie just fine. But now a misunderstanding at a bar has put him even further out of her reach. Roman's difficult upbringing on an Indian reservation is a sore spot, so when he thinks Sophie is taking advantage of poor people for medical trials at her workplace, he lets her know exactly what he thinks. But when he discovers he misunderstood, he's man enough to admit it...and also that he should have opened his eyes to his beautiful, sensitive neighbor sooner. As the couple gets closer, each helping the other overcome lifelong pains, for the first time in years, Roman has something to live for other than his job. And, as he discovers when Sophie puts herself in danger, something even bigger to lose..

Penelope Turner, a Texas firefighter and former ISIS captive, struggles with guilt, amnesia, and mistrust as she returns home, while her colleague Moose Jacobs urges her to confront her past and trust herself and those who care for her.

Seventeen‑year‑old Max, his girlfriend Parvati, and best friend Pres start Liars, Inc., a scheme of note‑forging and deception that promises quick money but soon escalates into danger when Pres asks Max to cover for him.

Wide‑receiver Kyle Carlson returns to the small town of Noel to escape his past, only to find himself reunited with Sophie Hayes, who has fled there for safety. Their unexpected reunion forces them to decide whether love or escape wins.

Megan Flynn falls in love with Cole Williams, only to find out he's been framed for a murder. Now, she must risk everything to prove his innocence and save her brother's life.