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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When my truck slid into a ditch during the blizzard, the last thing I expected was to be rescued by a nurse with PTSD. She’s pretty and her independence is impressive. Yet there's something about her that makes me long to help her out in any way possible. As long as I keep my head on straight, I should be okay. Delve into this sweet romance 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 ...

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!

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 ...

Jordan Carhart has always been a fighter, but her determination to find the man who abandoned her and their son leads her down a path she never expected. Instead of finding closure, she stumbles upon Cade Everett, a wealthy rancher with the same name. Despite his initial offer of a job and assistance for her child, Jordan can't help but feel conflicted by her attraction to Cade. As they work together to provide for her son, their connection deepens into something neither of them saw coming. But just as their love begins to bloom, doubt creeps in and Jordan finds herself running away from ...

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!

Kelly Evans’ first encounter with bossy, opinionated, know-it-all cowboy Kit Lockford really rankles. She’s sure all Mr. Bossy needs is some retraining–and she just might be the one for the job. Despite his vow to stay away from entanglements, Kit can’t resist the sweetest woman he’s ever met. He tries to push her away with bad behavior, but she’s sure there’s a better man inside him. Can there be something to what she says about his disability—that it’s a part of him and doesn’t need to be a barrier between them? If you enjoy stories about opposites finding their way to...

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.

Mary-Kate is left in shock when her cruise ship departs without her, marooning her on a far-off island in the South Pacific. With no way of getting off, she finds herself caught up in an exotic world filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds, befriending the locals and learning to appreciate their unique culture. However, even amidst all this newfound wonder, one man stands apart - the enigmatic Dane Carmichel. Even as he reluctantly offers Mary-Kate shelter, his suspicions about her remain strong. But as she grows to embrace life on the island, Mary-Kate begins to fall for Dane and finds ...

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!

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.

When her best friend is killed in a tragic home fire, Shannon takes temporary charge of her daughter until family can be located. If things had been different, Shannon would keep Kayla until she grows up, but being with family is better. Shane Remington arrives in Rocky Point to assess the situation. He knows nothing about children nor traditional family life and had never even met his ten year old niece. As soon as possible he'll have her in a boarding school and resume his carefree bachelor life. Once Shannon learns of Shane's plans, she's horrified. The only other choice Shane gives is ...

Face au cheikh Rashid al Harum, dans son royaume du Quishari, Bethanne retient son souffle. Voilà que ce prince ténébreux et autoritaire la tient pour responsable de la fuite de sa fiancée ! De toute évidence, il n'est pas le genre d'homme à supporter qu'on l'éconduise... Ni à essuyer un refus. Alors, quand il exige de Bethanne qu'elle remplace sa promise et l'épouse, la jeune femme est désarmée. D'autant que, en dépit de la situation, elle ne peut empêcher son cœur de s'affoler à chaque regard brûlant que lui lance Rashid...

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...

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?