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When bodyguard Ryder Southerland sees his best friend's sister, Katie, at an LA Christmas party, he mistakes the slinky blonde for a celebrity stalker and tackles her. Then they tackle each other at his place. The next morning Katie's gone, and Ryder tells himself it's for the best. It isn't. Now, one Christmas later, Ryder's falling for the woman he's been missing in the town he hasn't missed at all.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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…...

This Christmas, the greatest gift could be a second chance at love. Maddie Craig enjoys her quiet life in the charming small town of Christmas Beach, Louisiana, content to work as a pediatric nurse and raise her son Alex alone after the tragic death of her husband Rob. Her longtime neighbor and friend Jeff Murphy has always been a source of support, but when a devastating fire destroys Maddie's holiday décor, she begins to see Jeff in a new light. As Maddie and Jeff join forces to create a magical family Christmas celebration, the spirit of the season sparks long-buried feelings between ...

Texas Rascals, the first three books, in Volume One. Keegan: Iced in at Christmas When a mysterious stranger shows up on Wren Matthew's doorstep, sick and delirious—the timid high school teacher can’t leave him out in an ice storm. Not at Christmas. Even though she’s sworn off men, empathetic Wren has little choice but to let him. And never mind that electric chemistry surging between them. Former cop Keegan Winslow has a dark secret and the last thing he wants to do is draw sweet Wren into his sordid world. But she’s given him a warm place to land in the raging storm and a kindness...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Country vet Hank Holden is used to wrangling cattle, but wrangling a date with the feisty therapist he’s been secretly hired to protect may prove too much for this cowboy. Rachel Grant doesn’t believe she’s in serious danger from a stalker, despite warnings from her friends. The only man making her shiver is Hank, but Rachel is convinced he can’t heal her broken heart.

When opposites collide... After a scandal that derailed his career, Detective Nick Holden seeks solace at his familys ranch immersing himself in the challenging yet fulfilling task of taming wild horses. He believes he has left the echoes of his past behind but destiny still has other plans for him... Enter Lucy Moore, the captivating librarian who exudes resilience and grace. In a bid to prove her brother's innocence she enlists Nicks seasoned investigative skills. As they embark on this quest, for justice an unexpected bond begins to form. Will this rugged cowboy detective allow his heart...

Jinxed by a family curse… Forever unlucky in love, spunky physical therapist, CeeCee Adams has accepted her fate. While she believes she can’t have happily-ever-after, she can have happy-for-now with her group of fun friends and that includes her sexy next-door-neighbor. Dr. Jack Travis longs to take his friendship with CeeCee to a whole new level, but she’s convinced she’s damaged, and they have no chance as a couple. In a desperate bid to change her mind, Jack pretends to be his identical twin brother, Zack, a free-spirited motocross champ in town for a short time and aching for a...

Sheriff Ben Kane is stunned to learn his old flame, Lauren McBride, is back in Calamity. He hasn’t seen or heard from her since their break-up seven years ago. But now her life is in danger as the lone witness to a serial arsonist. And he’s sworn to protect her, even if it means fanning the flames between them again. Lauren isn’t the same lovestruck girl who left her broken heart in Calamity all those years ago. She certainly doesn’t need the sheriff telling her what to do. Ben may be the only man she’s ever loved, but she’d rather face down every criminal in town than let him ...

Oh boy, strap in for a wild ride in the heart of Arizona! Jane Grant, top-notch image consultant, is about to tackle a task as big as the Grand Canyon itself! Her mission, if she chooses to accept it (and she really doesn't have a choice if she wants that juicy promotion), is to polish our rough-around-the-edges cowboy, Luke Black, into a slick, business tycoon. Luke's as stubborn as a prickly Arizona cactus, resisting Jane's attempts to dress him up in shiny loafers and cufflinks instead of his beloved boots and Stetson. But here's where things get hotter than a Phoenix summer - as Jane ...

To: All the Single Women in the Office of Barrington Oil & Gas From: Sophia Shepherd, Cinderella Secretary Re: The Cowboy Handyman is a Billionaire! The cowboy I thought was Mike Barr, office handyman, is none other than the new president and CEO Rex Michael Barrington! How dare he woo me with his kisses--and then not tell me he''s a billionaire in disguise.So what if he gives me a heart stopping smile and I can't sleep without dreaming of marrying my boss? It's going to take more than a come-hither look for me to open my heart to him again. Well, at least I hope it does...

Eden Montgomery is ready to take control of her love life and experience the passion she’s been missing. With the help of Alec Ramsey, a popular social media pickup artist, she embarks on a steamy journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening. As Alec begins to teach Eden the ins and outs of love and desire, she soon realizes that the man she thought she knew is not who he seems. With every touch, every kiss, she finds herself falling deeper and deeper for him, despite the fact that he’s only meant to be her teacher. But as their lessons continue, the line between student and teacher ...

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 ...

Billionaire Gibb Martin loves risk almost as much as he loves a well-made suit. But when his business partner and longtime friend suddenly bails on a major venture to get married…well, that's one risk Gibb isn't willing to take. Now he just needs to charter a plane to Florida so he can stop the wedding - fast! Normally, bombshell pilot Sophia Cruz would have told Slick City Boy exactly where to go. Unfortunately, she really needs cash - even if it does come from an over-privileged guy with a very fine backside.

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 ...