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Series

Unfinished Hero

6 books

Here are 6 books from the Unfinished Hero series by Kristen Ashley. Start with Wild Man (2011), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.

Books in order

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Wild Man

Kristen Ashley

Tessa O'Hara, a baker with a sweet disposition, finds her world turned upside down when she meets the man of her dreams, only to discover he's an undercover DEA agent investigating her. What begins as a whirlwind romance quickly becomes a dangerous game of deception and trust when she learns his true identity and his mission involves her ex-husband's illicit activities. As their relationship is tested by secrets and the looming threat of a vengeful drug lord, Brock must decide if he's willing to risk everything, including his career, to protect the woman he's fallen for. This thrilling romance explores themes of loyalty, second chances, and the courage it takes to fight for love against overwhelming odds.

RomanceContemporary RomanceThriller
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Knight

Kristen Ashley

Anya Gage believes that life's rewards must be earned through hard work, leaving her with no room for lofty expectations or dreams. Her carefully constructed world is upended when she encounters Knight Sebring, a man who knows precisely what he wants and how to get it. Despite his initial reservations about Anya's seemingly conventional path, Knight finds himself drawn to her, determined to show her that life holds more than just the ordinary. As their connection deepens, Knight must confront his own shadowed past, fearing that the truth of who he is might shatter the future he envisions with Anya.

RomanceContemporary RomanceFiction
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Creed

Kristen Ashley

From a young age, Tucker Creed and his neighbor Sylvie Bissenette forge an unbreakable bond, born from shared trauma and a fierce desire to protect one another. As they grow, their dreams of escaping their troubled town and painful pasts intensify, but a devastating separation shatters their plans. Years later, Creed returns to find Sylvie hardened by unspeakable experiences, her spirit encased in a protective shell. Now, he must navigate the emotional minefield of her defenses to reclaim the woman he loves, risking everything to break through the walls she's built.

RomanceContemporary FictionComing of Age
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Raid

Kristen Ashley

In the quiet town of Willow, Hanna Boudreaux has always harbored a secret crush on Raiden Ulysses Miller, the town's enigmatic hero. A decorated former Marine, Raid returns home shrouded in mystery, and Hanna, feeling her life has become too small, decides it's time to break out of her shell. As Hanna finally catches Raid's attention, the question lingers: is his interest genuine, or is there a deeper, untold story behind his return? This novel explores themes of courage, second chances, and the unexpected connections that can bloom in the most familiar of places.

RomanceContemporary RomanceFiction
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Sebring

Kristen Ashley

Once the spoiled and cruel younger brother from a privileged family, Nick Sebring has grown into a man haunted by his past and driven by a consuming need for revenge. When his plans bring him into the life of Olivia Shade, he intends to use her—but their charged connection challenges everything he believes about loyalty, trust, and himself. As danger and old wounds converge, Nick must confront the consequences of his choices and decide whether redemption is truly possible. Blending intense romance, suspense, and emotional transformation, this story explores forgiveness, family legacy, and the difficult path from villain to hero.

RomanceContemporary Romance
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At Peace

Kristen Ashley

Violet Winters, a woman who has already lost everything, finds an unexpected connection with the enigmatic and alluring security specialist, Joe Callahan. Despite her initial reservations and the lingering shadows of her past, Violet is drawn to Joe's intense presence, embarking on a passionate affair that offers a glimmer of hope for a second chance at love. However, Joe harbors deep, soul-crushing secrets that threaten to push Violet away, leaving her heartbroken and vulnerable. As the threat from her husband's murderer resurfaces, Joe must confront his demons and fight for Violet's safety, realizing she is the one thing worth risking everything for. Can Violet, having already endured profound loss, survive the potential heartbreak of losing Joe as well?

RomanceContemporary RomanceThriller