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Success can be exhausting. Most people would love to have the problem facing Amanda, a wildly popular country singer. All she wants is a quiet place to regroup for the summer. But even the best laid plans have a fly in the ointment--in her case it's the cowboy next door. Mac Mackenzie is furious when he discovers a certain property has been sold to a stranger. That one acre used to be part of his family's ranch and he wants it back. But no matter what he offers, Amanda refuses to sell. As the summer progresses, Mac changes tactics. The only problem is it becomes hard to tell if he’s ...

When Faith Stewart begins life anew after a life-threatening illness, she's determined be the best nurse she can be in her new town. After a failed engagement, romance is the last thing on her mind. Tate Johnson had it all until tragedy struck. He returned home to rebuild his life and find solace in old friends and familiar places. Falling in love again isn’t even on the horizon. No matter the best laid plans of man, if the Lord directs his path differently, he’d best follow it. Despite the past, are Tate and Faith ready to step out in faith and follow God’s plan? If you like sweet, ...

I agreed to wait for the new owner's arrival, but I hadn't expected a woman and her teenage brother. I know I can't risk getting involved with them - my war experiences are still too fresh in mind. But it’s impossible for me to walk away. I'll be gone soon, but somehow they keep inviting me to join their endless plans for the future. I do have to leave, right? If you love small town cowboy romances, you'll love Shelly and the Cowboy. Delve into their story today!

Gillian Parker hopes for a fresh start when she inherits a house from a woman she never met. Everything seems to be going fine until a series of events threatens her safety. Joe Kincaid doesn’t trust his new neighbor—especially when another claimant arrives to take possession of the house. He refuses to let down his guard no matter how interested he's becoming in Gillian. Trust like love takes time to build. Can these two become more than neighbors? Or will the past and present be too much to overcome? If you like sweet, small town, inspirational romances, you’ll love Rocky Point ...

Two years ago Lisa’s stormy marriage to a Texas cowboy ended in divorce. Unbearably hurt, she took their young son to Colorado to reinvent her life. Now she's back in Texas and nearly the first person she sees is her ex-husband, Sam. Sam's stunned to see Lisa back in Fort Worth. He’s immediately flooded by the familiar longings for her. Is there any way to restore their marriage? To show Lisa he’s become a better man? Or will the baby he had with another woman make a fresh start impossible? If you like sweet reunion stories that offer a second chance at true love, you'll adore Crazy ...

It's do or die time. Molly Forrester has to succeed or admit defeat and end up marrying some man more interested in her father's bank account than his only daughter. This time she has to make it work! It's her last chance. Falling in love is the last thing Josh Hart will do in this lifetime. He doesn't have time for romance, he has a ranch to run. Unfortunately his long-time housekeeper left. To keep good cowboys, he needs a good cook—and soon. Nothing about Molly Forrester convinces Josh she's the right choice, but he has no alternative at the moment. She can stay until he finds a woman ...

Tanner: I hold the loan on her business. In exchange for not foreclosing, she helps me find the perfect society wife. Someone who will marry for status and wealth and children. Love not required. Sunny: This is the stupidest thing I ever heard of, marrying to get in with the right family. So what that he came from poverty—he’s now one of the richest men in San Francisco. He doesn’t need help finding a wife. Sean: It’s my fault my cousin Sunny’s helping Tanner—I talked her into it. Big mistake. Now Tanner’s more uptight than I’ve ever seen him. What’s up with these two? If ...

Life as I knew it was revolutionized the very day Fiona Hunter came to town. With her feisty temperament and her do-what-it-takes attitude, she has me spinning in circles. As sheriff, I swore to keep order and fairness throughout the parish—but how can I uphold this duty when all I want is to protect her? Despite her relentless bickering and the skirmishes we fight, I can't help but be smitten when she flashes me a smile.

Susannah Mercer worked tirelessly for years to reach her ultimate goal – becoming a doctor. Now that she’s finally living her dream, all that’s missing is romance. When the chief of staff pairs her with grumpy surgeon Greg Haversham for an important hospital event, she gets a bit overzealous with trying to look sophisticated. To Susannah's surprise, the cantankerous doctor offers to help her land a date. Then to her shock, Greg finds himself drawn to her–but only for an affair. He’s sworn off relationships forever. While he isn’t looking for something serious, she is. The only ...

After a year’s deployment, I’m back in the US. My first assignment state side–best man in a Christmas wedding. More importantly, I'll be reunited with my dog who’s been fostered while I was gone. I never expected an invitation to spend Christmas with Cassie. I have the time and the inclination is strong. And when the holiday’s over, I’ll be moving on to my next duty station. I gave up on Christmas wishes a long time ago. Still, miracles do happen. Am I an idiot to have that flicker of hope that something special is coming? If you love sweet Christmas stories, you'll love A ...

Years ago a series of accidents which came close to death plagued Kassie Montgomery. Heiress to a family fortune, she couldn't get anyone to believe someone was trying to kill her. When she dared not remain another day, she stole away in the night, cutting all ties with home and family, and going where she hoped no one could ever find her. Eight years later private investigator Jake Lancaster takes the job--locate the missing heiress and return her to her family. Which might be harder than anticipated when he shows up at her house to face down a shotgun wielding Kassie. Yet when killers ...

Julianna Dawson is the definition of a 21st century woman. Though that doesn't stop her from leaving her prestigious career in Manhattan and agreeing to be a mail order bride to an unknown cowboy in Wyoming. Though she loved her job, this is her best chance for a family, for the life she dreamed of having. There simply isn't an alternative. Rancher Blake Reynolds can't believe his luck when his last-ditch gamble pays off. He only receives one response to his bride-wanted ad, but it's enough if they can make things work--and if he wants to keep his ranch, he will make it happen. Can Blake ...

Miracles don’t happen to young widows in the last stages of pregnancy working long hours to save every penny possible for when the baby arrives. Yet that’s exactly what Lindsay Donovan believes when wealthy billionaire Luke Winters shows up late one night at the café where she works and out of the blue asks her to marry him. The marriage is in name only. A piece of paper makes it legal, but beyond that, it’s definitely not a match made in heaven. In fact, no sooner are they wed then the groom leaves the country for four months. When he returns the charade escalates when he insists ...

Savannah Adams is a witness to an alarming murder-- and her own life is now in danger! She's placed under the U.S. Marshals' protection with Mike Black, a rugged cowboy with family ties to the Wyoming ranch she's staying at. But despite the frigid streams and unending cowboys, sparks fly when this Miami beach bunny meets her gun-toting guardian! Will they be able to turn their mutual attraction into something more? Or will their differences keep them apart? Find out as Savannah and Mike fall into a whirlwind love affair while evading danger in this sweet romance. Get your copy today.

I’m not one to shy away from a brawl. Somebody has to step up for the lady I just crossed paths with. Perhaps, I’m just that guy. I'll stick around on her ranch long enough to lend a hand, but then I'm hauling myself out of there in search of a place of my own. I can't let my infatuation with Kristi, or the charms of her little boy, distract me from my goal. If you like small town, cowboy romances, you’ll love Kristi’s Cowboy Hero. Download your copy today!

When Myles Riker learns he has a five-year-old son, his world shifts. Driven by an overwhelming need to ensure Zack is safe and loved, he uses his stateside leave to track down the boy he never knew he had. But when he finally finds Zack, it’s not just the boy who captures his heart—it’s Anna Tucker, Zack’s fiercely devoted, recently widowed adoptive mother. As Myles becomes entwined in their lives, he’s drawn to Anna’s strength and warmth, while falling head over heels for the son he never had a chance to know. Zack is thriving under Anna’s care, and Myles knows his mission ...

My mind raced as I watched the chaos unfold. My misplaced decision has caused a seemingly irreparable chain of events, leaving me with no other choice but to accept the consequences and repercussions of my actions. The woman I love is devastated, because of me. Can I find a way to undo the damage? Or have my actions sealed my fate permanently? If you like stories of dashing billionaires, exotic locales and mistaken identity, you'll love The Cynical Sheikh. Download your copy today and be swept away with romance!

After Keith’s ex left him, leaving scorched earth where he had once had a happy life, he’s offered a chance to rebuild everything within three short years. The only problem—he must be married to accept the job. Keith needs a temporary wife in the worst way. Andrea is reeling from her father's death. Alone in the world, she can't help but feel life's passed her by while she cared for her ill father. When Keith presents his outlandish idea that they marry—in name only— and move to a foreign country, she actually considers it. What does she have to lose? Their arrangement works ...

I'm jaded, really. Yet I can't help but be curious about the quiet little mouse of a woman who prefers to dote on my son in the garden than spent time with the glitz and glamour of my other guests. Is she genuine or another audacious fortune-hunter looking for a new way to marry into money? I can't delve into my feelings until I know the truth...but oh, how I am tempted! If you like fairy-tale romances in exotic locales, you'll love A Sheikh of Her Own. Delve into your copy today and be swept away with romance.

Shelly Alexander started a new life in Key West which she loves. When her former boss arrives unexpectedly and insists on spending time with her, she’s thrilled. Until the real reason he’s there is revealed. Embarrassed that she thought more was going on, she runs away too hurt to see him again. Beau Charlmers left the hectic society of New York buying a sail boat to sail around the world. While in the Caribbean he stops in Key West to see his former assistant. Getting to know her on a personal level is entirely different from the work relationship they had. Still, it should make it ...