Friendship? Melissa Stone has done a fine job of avoiding her former best friend Cooper Ford. She was devastated when she discovered her husband was cheating on her, and felt doubly betrayed that Cooper had known all along.… Forgiveness… But she can't ignore him forever—especially now that they're working together on a charity project! And as she and Cooper get closer again, she confides in him her plans to start a family—alone. Fatherhood! Cooper wants to be there for her this time—but would he really consider being the father of her baby…?
Clay Gregory's known Megan Briggs her whole life, and he's been plenty worried about her while she's been getting medical treatment. Now she's back home and hiding away on the family ranch. Knowing the stubborn cowgirl won't accept his help willingly, he invites her to a family wedding to help him avoid his aunt's matchmaking He plans to remind Meg she's still the girl who can beat him in a horse race But as she steps out in her curve-hugging red dress, her skills on a horse are suddenly the furthest thing from his mind....
HEART OF A COWBOY Coming home is hard enough without ranch manager Quinn Solomon making Lacey Duggan feel like an unwanted guest. She's only here until she figures out what to do with her one-third ownership of Crooked Valley. But Quinn's irresistible daughter is giving Lacey ideas about being part of a family. And though they don't even like each other, Lacey's having crazier notions about the widowed single dad. Does Lacey think she can waltz in and turn Quinn's life upside down…only to leave again? The pretty accountant knows nothing about running a ranch, yet she's making the Montana homestead feel like a home. Quinn isn't looking for love again. Until a woman who's all heart and a determined little girl help one lovestruck cowboy see the light.
Little cowgirl makes three For Avery Spencer, the sight of rugged, sullen and dangerously sexy Callum Shepard is enough to set her pulse racing. Too bad she's only on his ranch to tell him that her adorable baby niece is his daughter! Reclusive rancher Callum is shocked to discover he's a father. But now Callum must learn to believe he does have what it takes to become a dad, and convince Avery that both she and baby Nell belong on the ranch—with him!
A week before Christmas, city girl Hope McKinnon finds herself snowbound with rugged rancher and all round do-gooder Blake Nelson. What is it about this handsome, generous man that has her blood boiling and her pulse racing? Blake knows his ranch is the last place that Hope wants to be, but somehow her presence feels so right! Hope is the first woman guarded Blake has wanted to be around for a long time. Her visit may be temporary, but he has one more night to convince her to stay….
Book 1 of the Texas Rodeo Barons Unexpected Consequences As a powerful Dallas oil executive, planning is what Lizzie Baron does best. But she certainly didn't plan on getting pregnant following one memorable night after a rodeo in Fort Worth. Now she needs to figure out how she's going to raise a baby with a man she barely knows. Aspiring bronc rider Chris Miller always hoped he'd see Lizzie again, though not quite like this. The pregnancy is a surprise—and so is finding out she's a member of the powerful Baron clan—but the more Chris gets to know Lizzie, the more he realizes he wants to be with her. When Lizzie learns Chris works for a rival company, she feels betrayed. Can two perfect strangers trust each other enough to become the perfect family?
The first time Laurel kissed Aiden she was five. The second time Aiden kissed Laurel he was 18. Now adults, who will make the first move for a love of a lifetime?
Event planner Taylor Shepard is in Cadence Creek to manage her brother's Christmas wedding, but does not plan on her undeniable attraction to one of the groomsmen, local rancher Rhys Bullock.
BACK…FOR GOOD? Once, rodeo star Rylan Duggan had called Crooked Valley Ranch home. But after an incredible, romantic night with neighboring rancher—beautiful, strong, smart Kailey Brandt—he'd bolted. He didn't look back, telling himself he preferred life on the circuit with no commitments and no ties. Until now. With Rylan back for a few short weeks, Kailey can't deny their attraction is as strong as ever. She thought she'd learned her lesson the first time he'd hurt her—and the handsome cowboy is still adamant he will not be sticking around. While helping him build Crooked Valley's business, Kailey sees a different, more grounded side of him. Has Rylan finally found his home…in Kailey's heart?
In Donna Alward’s Seducing the Sheriff, Cassidy’s first foray into online dating is an unqualified disaster. Witness to a bank robbery, she’s now in danger. Sexy sheriff Joe Lawson is willing do whatever it takes to protect her, even if that means hiding her away in his secluded mountain cabin. In Roping the Rancher by Sarah M. Anderson, all Tommy knows is girls his own age don’t do it for him. Carly has no interest in being anyone’s cougar, but when Tommy says he’ll do whatever she tells him to, she can’t resist the chance to take what she wants from a man with no strings attached. But no one said anything about scarves... In Jenna Bayley-Burke’s Captivating the Cowboy, aspiring designer Jules is about to head to New York. Before she leaves, she’s going to help widower Slade Weston find the perfect ranch wife, but finding his forever turns into schmexytimes. Jules doesn’t want to be a wife and mom, and Slade isn’t moving across the country. It’s just a fling, until she’s not sure where she truly belongs.
When Cassidy Strong signs up for NotMy1stRodeo.com, she never expects it’ll put her in the middle of a bank robbery—or that she’ll be the key to breaking the case. It’s safe to say that her first foray into online dating to jumpstart her love life after her divorce is an unqualified disaster...until a sexy sheriff arrives to save her. Sheriff Joe Lawson is ready to do whatever it takes to solve the case, and that means protecting the lovely witness by hiding her away in his mountain cabin. Joe has a job to do, and acting on any attraction would go against everything he stands for. But sometimes doing what’s right isn’t as important as following your heart. Each book in the Not My First Rodeo series is a STANDALONE story that can be enjoyed out of order. Books in series: Captivating the Cowboy Roping the Rancher Seducing the Sheriff
Previously published stories from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie, Mandy Baxter, and Donna Alward, these hot romantic stories share the spirit of love this season. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when love is in the cold and frosty air—and desire reaches the boiling point... Hot Toy From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie comes a hilarious, sexy story about a determined shopper who grabs the last action figure off the shelf, only to find herself plunged into the arms of a sexy secret agent. Mayhem under the mistletoe ensues. Business as usual this Christmas season...right? Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher Nate wants to stay away from all the women who want his money in Mandy Baxter’s story set deep in the heart of Texas. But when gorgeous do-gooder Chloe Benson comes knocking at his door—in search of funds for her charity—Nate can’t ignore the passion he feels for her. Maybe love is priceless after all? Christmas at Seashell Cottage ’Tis the season in Jewell Cove when local doctor Charlie Yang finds her quiet, steady life disrupted by both an abandoned baby in the nativity manger and ex-SEAL Dave Ricker. Are these turn of events too good to be true? Or is Christmas working its magic—for real?
Number three [Somebody's Baby] in Alward’s Darling, Vermont, series is a fantastic friends-to-lovers tale featuring a true-to-life wary-of-commitment couple." - RT Bookreviews Veterinarian Rory Gallagher chose a different path from his brothers, both of whom became first responders in the lovely little town of Darling, Vermont. Rory’s always had an affinity for animals—and the ladies. Known for his impressive track record in breaking hearts, Rory never meant to hurt anyone; he’s just never been in a hurry to settle down. It’s not as if he needs to pay a visit to the town’s famed Kissing Bridge to magically find love. He’ll know The One when he sees her. . .right? Oaklee Ferguson is the kid sister of Rory’s best friend—and, even now that she’s all grown up, remains immune to the pet-doctor’s charms. When she shows up at Rory’s clinic late one night—devastated after hitting a stray dog with her car—Rory’s so-called “bedroom eyes” are the last thing on her mind. Still, his care and kindness toward the dog, and his concern for her feelings, catches Oaklee by surprise. . .and soon the two (and rescued dog makes three!) begin to share a deep connection that neither could have ever imagined. Could it be that love has been waiting for them by the bridge all along?
The only thing hotter than a man with a badge...is the heart that beats beneath it. Into the Fire One look at his ex-fiancee's frightened face when he rescues her from a burning animal shelter, and Chris's gut tells him it's not over. As Ally grieves the loss of her livelihood, Chris is there for her in ways she's sure she doesn't deserve. Then there's the not-so-small matter of the blazing passion between them that refuses to be extinguished. But when Chris is injured while on a call, Ally's reminded of all the reasons she walked away. Beneath the Badge A temporary assignment in a small town is the break Matt needs to put a haunting case behind him. Especially since the sexy local vet makes him forget everything but the way her body feels in his arms. Lindsay can't help but notice that Matt is hot, charming and-best of all-temporary. When a call to shut down a horrific puppy mill exposes his dark memories, her heart wants desperately to reach out to him. Even as her instincts remind her that relationships are just a train wreck waiting to happen. Warning: Side effects include elevated body temperature and heart palpitations. Read with caution, and keep your first responders on speed dial.
Instant family--just add daddy! Gruff rancher Luke Evans's new live-in housekeeper comes with an unexpected addition...a small son! Emily may be pretty--and even Luke has to grudgingly admit little Sam's quite cute--but a family is not on this die-hard bachelor's wish list! Luke's plan? To spend as much time away from the house as possible. But, slowly charmed by Emily's sunny smile and Sam's infectious giggle, Luke begins to wonder if there might be room on his ranch--and in his heart--for a family after all..."--P. [4] of cover.
Rancher Brody Hamilton is determined to build a world-class horse breeding program. But from the moment Lucy Farnsworth walks onto his property, he finds himself feeling things he thought he buried after his divorce. It's not long before the red-haired beauty gets under his skin...and into his heart. Lucy never wanted to be a princess, so when her father, King Alexander, needs a royal liaison to visit a Canadian breeding stable, she leaps at the chance to pretend she's someone else. For a few weeks she can forget royal protocol and simply be herself. The last thing she expects is to fall into the arms of a sexy rancher... or fall in love. But Brody knows nothing about her true identity. Can a relationship built on a lie survive when the truth is revealed?
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