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Practical Molly Spencer has high hopes for her career even though she secretly daydreams of being whisked away by a romantic cowboy. When the mysterious and alluring Tell Harden shows up, Molly's captivated by his devil-may-care attitude. She's tempted to join him in his carefree adventures, if only for a brief moment. He offers her an opportunity to let go of her ambitions—for a little while—to enjoy life with reckless abandon. Despite the risk of getting her heart broken, Molly agrees. What follows are days filled with impromptu fun and memories they would cherish forever—that is ...

Noelle Simpson is devastated when her husband Trevor dies. He left her half the company he’d built with Lincoln Mathias. Now Noelle has to move to San Francisco and convince Linc that she can come up to speed and pull her weight as a full partner. All without thinking about her husband’s final suggestion–that she and Linc get married. Lincoln Mathias isn’t interested in having Noelle around trying to fill Trevor’s place. His partner had been instrumental in growing the company. Noelle had married the boss and stopped work years ago. Yet Trevor’s last wish was she become a full ...

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 ...

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!

I thought business and love weren't a compatible combo, but I decided to take a chance with Eliza in order to keep my buddy's ranch from foreclosure. She sounded convincing when she said she was different and that maybe we had something special... Until the bank foreclosed on the place. That makes twice now that I'd been taken in by the wrong woman. Mix ups and surprises, download your copy today!

Becca Montgomery's been waiting years for her brother to finish school to take on their ranch so she can travel. She’s shocked to learn he's not returning after all. How can she possibly leave now? Josh Randall's a cowboy with a solid goal–earn enough money to buy his own ranch. A short-term summer job should give him the final amount needed for a down payment on the ranch he has his eye on. Can the two of them make a plan to benefit them both? Be careful what you wish for–you may get it and find out it's not really what you wanted. See how plans can change in the best way possible in...

Caitlin thought spending Christmas break emptying her late aunt’s house would be an opportunity to clear her head. Instead, the time alone just sharpens her loneliness. So much of what she’d expected from her marriage— love, companionship, a family— she realizes she can never get from her journalist husband. Zach moves heaven and earth to be home for Christmas, only to find an empty house. He tracks Caitlin down, but he fears she’s already made a choice and he has no hope of changing her mind. It would take a miracle to bring them back together. Will they reach for each other ...

With the death of her policeman husband in the line of duty, Dakota vows to never give her heart to a man with a dangerous job. If she falls in love again it will be with an insurance agent or salesman. Firefighter Ryker intends to never marry. His childhood trauma put him off relationships forever. But when Dakota and Ryker meet, they find it impossible to stay away from each other. Can they somehow overcome their past and let love in?

When Caroline Foster is assigned to compete for the new Western Trails ad campaign, she protests. The sports chain will determine the agency at the end of a week’s camping in the Cascades. She’s a city gal and knows nothing about camping. Which turns out not to be the biggest drawback. When she shows up the Western Trails president is running the trip–her ex husband! They’d been secretly married for a few short months in college and then Caroline had left due to a family tragedy. Knowing she couldn't leave her family, she had the marriage annulled and moved on. Only apparently her ...

I disagreed with my grandpa, but when he asked me to help floundering Holly with her father's ranch, I couldn't say no. She eagerly soaked up knowledge and I started to look forward to seeing her. If only I could trust she wouldn't run away like her mom, I'd be willing to explore other possibilities with her. If you enjoy fish-out-of-water stories, you’ll love Holly’s journey of discovery of what’s important in life–and love. Holly’s Reluctant Cowboy is a sweet cowboy romance. Download your copy today.

Cache McKendrick can't believe the petite, blonde is qualified to care for his ranch stock--she's too young, too inexperienced, too pretty. But when she proves her worth, he's intrigued. Still this cowboy's been burned once so a pretty, vivacious, fun-loving, temporary vet isn't going to budge his stand against relationships. Holly Murphy's made it clear—in six months she's moving on. Her goals haven't changed in a decade, nothing will stand in the way of achieving them now–a partnership in her family’s horse farm in Kentucky. Can two people with firm beliefs discover that when life ...

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 ...

Anyone can play the part of devoted lover for one night. But when newspapers pick up on the new woman in my life, it gets really complicated. Now we need to pretend this romance is real for a while longer. Is it a bit arrogant of me to think Kori would comply without something in return? Which makes it more complicated. And what happens if I want to change the arrangement? If you love pretend engagement stories, you’ll be delighted with Billionaire Betrothal. Delve into your copy today!

In a Lake Tahoe casino, my heart still full after attending my daughter’s wedding, I saw him. Nick and I clicked instantly, tumbled into love quickly, and our marriage changed both our lives. Nick, from confirmed bachelor to happily married man. Me—having someone to share my life with now that I’m free to spread my wings. And with Nick’s job taking him all over the world, we can travel wherever we want on any schedule we choose. With an empty nest for the first time in eighteen years, I’m looking forward to a whole new life with someone I love dearly. Until I discover I’m ...

Audra Wells moved out on her own after months of being ignored by her workaholic husband. She’d hoped he’d come after her but when he didn’t she wondered if he even knew she’d gone. Now she was taking advantage of a quiet setting to make future plans for herself and the baby that was on the way. Mitchell Wells arrived at his brother’s rental with laptop in hand. His doctor ordered complete rest for at least three weeks after the accident. He agreed to spend it at the mountain retreat–what he couldn’t do was leave work behind. To his surprise the cottage is already occupied by ...

Confinement in this one-horse town, while my foot heals, is driving me crazy with boredom, which is why I volunteered to help Piper find her phantom parents. She never stops pestering me; go figure. It’s annoying, but kind of cute. It’s not like there’s a real possibility of us being together – we’re from totally different worlds and it’d never work. But on lonely nights, the idea of home and domestic bliss with Piper by my side is enough to make me dream.

When Katie Donovan kicks off her loveless marriage, she doesn't expect to find true love in the sun and sand of Key West! But to her surprise, her husband follows her all the way to Florida, determined not to let her go without a fight...of romance. Who knows what can happen when romance becomes the agenda and Katie’s determined not to give in? Get ready for the beach side drama of a man determined not to lose his wife and a woman who demands true love. Delve into your copy today and enjoy this fun tropical adventure.

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.

It sounds suspicious to me. There's no way my stepfather has a secret daughter I don't know about. His illness has left me responsible for his well being, and I will do whatever it takes to protect him. I know exactly how to handle this imposter. If you love romance stories where someone’s playing a charade, you’ll be intrigued with Trusting Abby and how she does her best to pull off the pretense and not fall in love. Start reading Trusting Abby today and settle in for a fun-filled adventure.

When Brianna's home is broken into, her office ransacked and her car looted the last person she wanted to see is Detective Jake Morgan, the man who broke her heart two years ago. Jake Morgan responds to a routine B&E. To his surprise, it's the home of the woman he walked away from two years ago. Breaking up with Brianna had been the hardest thing he'd ever done. Now, nothing adds up—not who's stalking her, nor why she's still single. He'll do his best to find the stalker—he'd do that for any citizen. But when the chips are down, will he lay his heart on the line for a woman he never ...