The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family
A Clean and Uplifting Romance
By Tara Randel
On Sale: 4/28/2026Formats:
Solving crimes
And falling in love!
Charming, small-town Golden, Georgia, has everything Briana Connelly needs—her four-year-old daughter, her family, and her job as a police officer. When her former best friend, Jackson Walker, returns suddenly and is made her partner at work, she’s forced to face the events that drove them apart. With a mysterious theft to investigate, spending time with Jax is unavoidable…and easier than she’d like. Especially when his effortless warmth wins over her precious daughter. As a deeper connection grows between them, he starts to feel like a part of Briana’s little family. But if overcoming the past means admitting their true feelings—that might be the biggest risk of all.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
A Golden, Georgia Romance
Book 1: The Surprise Next Door
Book 2: The Single Mom’s Second Chance
Book 3: The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family
And falling in love!
Charming, small-town Golden, Georgia, has everything Briana Connelly needs—her four-year-old daughter, her family, and her job as a police officer. When her former best friend, Jackson Walker, returns suddenly and is made her partner at work, she’s forced to face the events that drove them apart. With a mysterious theft to investigate, spending time with Jax is unavoidable…and easier than she’d like. Especially when his effortless warmth wins over her precious daughter. As a deeper connection grows between them, he starts to feel like a part of Briana’s little family. But if overcoming the past means admitting their true feelings—that might be the biggest risk of all.
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
A Golden, Georgia Romance
Book 1: The Surprise Next Door
Book 2: The Single Mom’s Second Chance
Book 3: The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family
ISBN: 9780369767981
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Sports *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *
<strong>Solving crimes</strong><br><br><strong>And falling in love!</strong><br><br> Charming, small-town Golden, Georgia, has everything Briana Connelly needs—her four-year-old daughter, her family, and her job as a police officer. When her former best friend, Jackson Walker, returns suddenly and is made her partner at work, she’s forced to face the events that drove them apart. With a mysterious theft to investigate, spending time with Jax is unavoidable…and easier than she’d like. Especially when his effortless warmth wins over her precious daughter. As a deeper connection grows between them, he starts to feel like a part of Briana’s little family. But if overcoming the past means admitting their true feelings—that might be the biggest risk of all.<br><br><em>USA TODAY</em> BESTSELLING AUTHOR<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Heartwarming: </strong><strong style=””>Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</strong><br><br><strong>A Golden, Georgia Romance</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>The Surprise Next Door</i><br>Book 2: <i>The Single Mom’s Second Chance</i><br>Book 3: <i>The Hometown Cop’s Forever Family</i>
ISBN: 9780369767981
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Sports *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *