Romantic suspense with small-town heroes

These 6 books by Lori Matthews have a small-town hero with a big heart. The list follows Lori’s own sorting of her books, the one behind the “Where do I start?” picker on the home page. Each title leads to its page, with the blurb, its place in the series and where to buy it.

Hughes Racing

  • Shifted, book 1: Former professional racing driver Dalton Hughes traded the driver's seat for team management, but nothing prepared him for a death on his own team. When one of his drivers dies in a fiery crash, the case lands in the…

Cherry Valley Secrets

  • One Little Spark, book 1: A firefighter hunting an arsonist. His best friend’s sister in the line of fire. One little spark neither of them can ignore.
  • One Little Memory, book 2: A woman without a memory. A detective searching for answers. A killer determined to keep the truth buried.

Justified – Brotherhood Protectors

  • Justified Misfortune, book 1: She’s accused of murder. The only man who believes her is the one who broke her heart.
  • Justified Burden, book 2: His body has healed. His instincts haven’t.
  • Justified Vengeance, book 3: She came to Montana for a quieter life. Danger followed her.

More ways to choose

What kind of hero are you craving? Private security & ex-military · Coast Guard heroes · A secret society with its own rules

Every way to pick a book · Reading order for every series · Romantic suspense, the way Lori writes it