Love and Other Disasters

Emma St. George has always been the one in control.As Chief Superintendent, she expertly manages crime, politics, and the gossip-fueled villages under her command. But romantic relationships? Turns out they’re messy, complicated, and deeply inconvenient-especially when they involve a certain charming constable. Oliver Barnes never imagined his boss would return his feelings. Thanks to a meddling but well-meaning village, their flirtation quickly turns into something real. Then a traumatic event during Emma’s trip to Los Angeles changes everything. She’s determined to handle it like she always does: alone. Oliver is juggling a promotion, a complicated case, and a growing frustration that the woman he’s falling for won’t let him in. In a village where everyone knows everything-and isn’t afraid to talk about it-keeping their relationship private is impossible. Between gossip, professional boundaries, and their own fears, Emma and Oliver discover that falling in love is easy.Letting someone in is the real challenge.