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Jilted at the altar… Jude Bailey can’t sell her unused wedding dress fast enough, but the last person she expects to answer her sales ad is the most handsome man she’s ever seen. Sent by his sister, Tom Brunswick just wants to grab the wedding gown and get out, but then…bam…Jude. Too bad he’s committed to a no-sex bar-bet with his buddies and Tom always plays to win. Then again, it’s been a long time since he’s felt sparks like this. Now that Jude, the buttoned-up good girl, is aching to go bad, will Tom be able to keep his hands to himself? Or will love be the biggest ...

College botany professor Madison Garrett knows she’ll be the one to win the no-sex bet she’s made with her three friends, absolutely no contest. She’s been celibate for ages and she’s spending the summer in Costa Rica searching for rare orchids. But she hasn’t planned on the sexy science nerd who’s joined her research group. When she notices that beneath his pocket protector lurks seriously rock-hard abs, all bets are off. Cowboy Jake Strickland is on a mission to save his surrogate father’s ranch and qualms aside, if he must pretend to be a flower geek to achieve his goal, ...

Like a bolt from the blue... All her life, perky scrub nurse, Lacy Calder has heard fanciful family stories about The Thunderbolt. Legend has it, when the thunderbolt hits, you'll know for certain you've found The One. Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in one thing--science. Fables of romantic love have no place in this dedicated surgeon's life. But with a little help from a fainting goat, when lightning strikes and he meets the woman of his dreams, Bennet finds himself wondering if there's space in his heart for a little love magic after all...

Hard-driven, corporate lawyer Evan Conner is tasked with accompanying his ailing boss to Kringle, Texas, where his employer plans a lavish party to make amends for his Scrooge-like misdeeds that almost destroyed the quaint little town five years earlier. Dismayed to find a stray dog who’s just had puppies in the house they’ve rented for the event, Evan calls local vet, Chloe Anderson to bail him out. Chloe is the most charming woman Evan’s met in a very long time, despite her silly Christmas costume and plethora of pet hair on her clothes. He loves her bubbly attitude and bright ...

Welcome to Calamity, Texas—a small town big on charm, secrets, and romance. In this heartwarming collection of sweet romantic mysteries, three couples find love while unraveling danger, heartbreak, and second chances in the dusty roads and wide-open skies of Texas. Book One: Noah Rancher Noah Tanner has sworn off love, but when fiery Josie Reid barges into his life, she turns his quiet world upside down. With a daring plan that throws them together, sparks fly, but will their growing feelings survive the trouble hot on Josie’s heels? Book Two: Ben Sheriff Ben Kane thought his heartache ...

Get ready for one wild road trip in this sizzling enemies-to-lovers action/adventure romantic comedy! When Maddie Cooper's impulsive twin Cassie disappears on a botched FBI art theft sting, the intense former Olympian storms onto the scene, ready to tear through anyone necessary to bring her sister home. That includes bulldozing her way into working the case with agent David Marshall—the arrogant, by-the-books G-man who sees adrenaline junkie Maddie as nothing more than a meddling sister likely to destroy his investigation. Maddie usually keeps her killer body, and guarded heart locked ...

When Scott Everly, a handsome Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander, goes undercover to take down a drug smuggling ring in the Florida Keys, he never expects to meet his match in Jackie Birchard, a driven biologist with a mission of her own. As Scott and Jackie clash and cooperate in their pursuit of justice, they find themselves drawn to each other despite the risks. With the danger closing in, they must work together to stop the smugglers and protect what they hold dear. With plot twists and surprises at every turn, this novel will ignite a passion that can't be denied. Get ready for some ...

No-nonsense account executive Bianca St. James is determined to do what it takes to win the “summer of no sex” bet she’s made with her three best friends. She’s smart and capable and she always plays to win, but what Bianca doesn’t count on is her billionaire client being so fiendishly hot. Professional bull rider Tomaz Santos has been at loose ends since retiring from the rodeo circuit and returning home to Brazil to take over his family swimwear business. He’s learned the hard way how precious family is and he’s not taking anything for granted. Bianca is the woman this ...

The last thing single dad Dan Rowland needs during the holidays is to get roped into extracurricular projects, but he will do anything for his young son, Toby. So when fourth grade teacher, Joy Bakersfield, approaches him about pitching in to raise money for the school, he finds it hard to say no. Joy recognizes that Dan and Toby are struggling to embrace the holiday spirit and as a dyed-in-the-wool optimist, she makes it her mission to help these newcomers to Kringle, Texas, find their Christmas joy. But is Joy's hopeful cheeriness enough to convince Dan to open his heart to Christmas…...

Hired to protect a witness in a murder investigation, cowboy bodyguard Jack Holden is alarmed by his unexpected attraction to the sexy woman. But no way will he allow his desires to get in the way of keeping her safe. Caterer Carly Weiss is traumatized by what she’s witnessed, plus, there’s a killer on her trail! Although with Jack Holden watching over her she feels more secure. Except now, the chemistry between her and the strapping bodyguard in her kitchen is really turning up the heat… Can Jack protect Carly and keep his feelings at bay? Or will their growing temptation put them ...

Bah Humbug! After her parents announce their divorce after thirty years of marriage, the last thing Olivia Kearns wants is a big dose of holiday cheer. It's hard enough avoiding holiday magic in her hometown of Kringle, Texas, but then the absolute worst happens. Her ex Nick Matheson shows up on her doorstep asking for her help. Olivia isn't one to turn away a man in need, and Nick has changed for the better. Memories of their past passionate affair spark renewed feelings, but can Olivia open her guarded heart without getting burned again? Nick is determined to prove to Olivia that this ...

Investigative reporter Honey Hallgren is on the trail of Texas Ranger Will Pierce, eager to write a story about his unusual exploits. When she finally tracks him down, he’s not the man she expected and it’s time to change the story. Especially since she’s about to take this former bull rider on the wildest ride of his life. Will awakens from a strange dream to find himself in a strange car with a strange woman. And she’s taking him to someplace called Calamity. But the real calamity is that he has a target on his back and now she’s been drawn into his web of danger too.

This Christmas, mistletoe isn't the only thing drawing kisses in Kringle, Texas! Mindy's tried every trick in the book to redirect her lonely father’s meddlesome matchmaking, but nothing works...until she claims she's dating a doctor named Eric. (Oops, did she forget to mention Eric's a vet for her adorable Corgi, not an M.D.?) Before you can say "ho, ho, ho," Mindy's conjured up the good Dr. Kincaid for a weekend of fake romance that’s sure to end with her dad going home satisfied his daughter can handle her own love life, thank you very much. But she doesn’t count on the sizzling ...

Jenny Danvers believed she was done with her first love, Scott Finley. Things between them had gotten tangled up in her parents’ tragic death and it was simply too hard for her to be around him. When a heartbroken Scott left town, she prayed it was for good. But now Scott is back in Kringle, Texas and her meddlesome brother, Ryan, has hired him to help out on the family ranch as they get ready for a big holiday celebration. Can these two headstrong people mend fences? Or will the perfect Christmas reunion be forever out of their grasp?

Bounty hunter Sam Holden loves to take risks, like impersonating a dangerous fugitive to draw out his prey. Instead, he captures the attention of Gracie Delacroix, a successful image consultant with ties to the felon and his only chance of solving the case. Gracie is intrigued by this sexy cowboy who looks oh-so-hot in Wranglers, and yet there's something odd about the man that she can't quite put her finger on. Sure, she likes him, but at what price? As things ramp up, with both his investigation and his feelings for the beautiful woman, Sam can't help wondering how much longer can he ...

Love's the biggest gamble with the highest payoff. In Las Vegas, you gotta ante up to win big. Charlee Champagne, Vegas’ most fearless PI, has always played by her own rules. But her latest case is about to turn her world upside down. Enter one Mason Gentry: billionaire banker and total control freak. When buttoned-up Mason crashes into Charlee's life, desperate to find his grandfather, who's vanished with Charlee’s free-spirited granny, sparks fly. There’s just one problem: bad guys are after them. From the glitzy strip of Vegas to the sizzling sands of the Arizona desert, Charlee ...

Straightlaced NCIS agent Joel Hunter always plays by the rules, and he's been given an important assignment--get friendly with the suspected spy next door, gain her trust, and under no circumstances let her know who he really is.There’s only one hitch to winning over mousy cartoonist Marlie Montague—this shut-in’s more timid than Joan Wilder behind that door and won’t give any stranger the time of day, no matter how handsome. Until a pistol-packin’ UPS imposter makes a special delivery: one bullet to make this Marlie's last cartoon caper. Adrenaline blasts Marlie out of her ...

Saddle up! Houston Rowdy is in for the ride of his life. This rugged cowboy's been holding down the fort at the family ranch while raising his six younger siblings. But when money gets tight, he's got to think fast or lose it all. His grand plan? Turning the ranch into a wedding hotspot. There's just one hitch - the sexy new wedding planner is none other than Angel Townsend, his best friend's little sister, all grown up and hotter than a Texas summer. Houston knows he should keep his hands to himself, but this little filly's got him tied up in knots. Late one night, sparks fly, and Houston ...

Nick Franklin never thought he'd be a hero. But when he comes to the rescue of a bride-to-be being kidnapped from a bridal boutique, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation. Luckily, he's not alone. Stacy Moore, the bride-to-be, is grateful for his help and the two of them quickly develop a rapport. As they work together to escape their kidnappers, Stacy can't help but be drawn to Nick. His sense of humour and easygoing nature make her feel safe and loved, something she hasn't felt in a long time. Unfortunately, Stacy is engaged to someone else and she knows that she ...

Dear Santa, Please Bring Me a Daddy for Christmas...Finding a father for herself (and a husband for her widowed mom) tops Abby's Christmas wish list. And rancher, Zach Delaney, fits the bill. He and her mom have been best friends for ages. But Zach knows there are lines you shouldn’t cross, no matter how long he’s secretly been in love with his best friend. Suzannah is still grieving and he’s not about to make the first move.Since her husband’s death, Suzannah Owens has leaned heavily on Zach and he’s always there for her. The long tall cowboy is so easy to love, but she’s ...