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Sensual western historical romance set in Texas in 1885 . Second edition. New cover. After fleeing an abusive husband six years ago, Beth Jeffers wants nothing more than to protect her son Davey and to help her mother operate a Texas Hill Country boarding house. The strong women in her family have had no luck with men, and she has no intention of letting any man influence her son. Not even Matt Petrov, no matter how much her lonely heart urges otherwise at their reunion. Federal lawman Matt Petrov, also known as Lone Wolf Peters, fell in love with Beth the first time he saw her. Then she ...

A desperate escape. A tiny lie. Can a Southern belle and a grieving doctor find healing—and love—in the wilds of Montana? After the death of her beloved grandmother, Melody Fraser is desperate to escape the suspicion and gossip swirling in her South Carolina village. Falsely accused and fearing arrest, she stretches the truth in her letter to a Montana doctor seeking a mail-order bride. Surely, far away in the rugged West, she’ll find safety and a fresh start. Dr. Nicholas “Nick” Walker, haunted by the loss of his wife and children during the Civil War, seeks a new beginning in ...

A woman determined to escape her past. A reserved newspaperman with dreams of his own. Can unexpected family and danger lead to lasting love? Meg Todd is done putting her happiness on hold. Fleeing a controlling brother-in-law and desperate for a fresh start, she seeks help from a trusted attorney and heads west, determined to build a new life. Along the way, Meg’s compassionate heart leads her to care for two orphaned children, adding new challenges—and unexpected joy—to her journey. Curtis McClain dreams of running his own newspaper, but his limited savings make every decision ...

A desperate escape. A new beginning in Texas. Can trust and love blossom after a lifetime of fear? Josephine Nailor will do anything to protect herself and her best friend from the oppressive fathers who control their lives. When a newspaper ad offers hope, the two young women seize the chance to flee their tiny hometown for Richmond, and ultimately, a new life in Tarnation, Texas. With the help of the wealthy and kind-hearted Lydia Harrison, Josephine and six other women join the Bride Brigade, each hoping for safety and a fresh start. Michael Buchanan, mayor and owner of the local ...

Judith McAdams’ brother in New Mexico hasn’t been heard from since a letter saying he had been shot. In the letter he wrote he was being harassed by a neighbor who wanted his ranch for the water source. She vows to go help him in any way she can. The woman who raised her insists on going. Judith wires the marshal to check on her brother. When he refuses, she goes to the Pinkerton Detective Agency in Denver. She learns she can become a Pinkerton agent if she marries one and seizes the opportunity.

A woman on the run. A rancher in need. A family’s future hanging in the balance. Amy Gordon is desperate to escape a dangerous past in Chicago. After a deal goes wrong, she boards the first train west—only to find herself stranded in Montana Territory after a tragic derailment. Seizing a chance at safety, Amy assumes the identity of a fellow passenger and heads for Angel Creek, determined to keep one step ahead of her vengeful former partner. Rancher Spencer Wood never expected to become guardian to his three young nieces—or to need a wife so badly. When Amy arrives as his mail-order ...

A legendary curse. A ranch in peril. Two hearts searching for redemption and love. Bret Craig has always dismissed his family’s tales of cursed Inca gold as mere legend. A descendant of the crew of The Golden Fleece, he’s inherited both wealth and a warning: misusing the treasure brings retribution. Ignoring his sister’s caution, Bret sets out for adventure in the West—until an accident leaves him with amnesia and at the mercy of strangers. Charlotte Dunn is fighting to save her late husband’s ranch after rustlers stole half her cattle and killed her ranch hands. When she and her ...

New Cover. This novella was originally included in the anthology Christmas Comes To Dickens. A holiday romance where ambition meets heart, and love must overcome office gossip. Laura Jordan is looking forward to a peaceful holiday season, with plans to volunteer at the homeless shelter and enjoy some quiet time at home. She loves her job at the Callahan Group advertising agency and deeply admires her brilliant boss, Ward Callahan. Careful to keep her feelings hidden, Laura knows that even a hint of office romance could threaten her reputation and career. Ward Callahan, a self-made success ...

A desperate woman seeking freedom. A rancher guarding his heart and secrets. One boy in need of a true family. Orphaned young and mistreated by her relatives, Gloria Tabor is determined to escape her unhappy home. When a chance encounter leads to an offer to become a mail order bride in Texas, Gloria seizes the opportunity—on the condition that she keeps her true identity a secret until her friend’s elopement is complete. On her journey, Gloria rescues a ten-year-old boy from being sent to an orphanage, never imagining how her new groom will react to this unexpected addition. Dwight ...

Revised and updated, Death In The Garden is the first of the Heather Cameron mysteries. Garden center manager Heather Cameron must solve the Death In The Garden to prove her old family friend, mentor, and employee, Walter Sims, is innocent of murdering the meanest man in town. Heather can’t trust the police to find the real killer when all clues point to poor Walter. The dead man was beaten to death with Walter’s shovel several hours after they were overheard arguing, and the two men had a long history of enmity. Walter definitely looks guilty, but Heather is sure—well, almost ...

A determined woman doctor. A skeptical sheriff. Can love—and a small Montana town—accept a holiday miracle? Shannon Callahan has worked tirelessly to become a physician, but in New York, she’s dismissed as little more than a midwife. When the chance arises to be the only doctor in Mistletoe, Montana, she seizes the opportunity, hoping for respect and a fresh start. But Shannon’s arrival shocks Sheriff Riley McCallister, who vows never to let a woman doctor treat him—no matter how beautiful or skilled she may be. As Shannon’s expertise is put to the test during a town-wide ...

A widow fighting for her family. A wounded bounty hunter on a mission. Can courage and love triumph over danger in the wild West? Garnet Chandler has lost nearly everything—her husband, her in-laws, and the sense of security she once knew. All she has left is her café, her beloved niece and nephew, and an unbreakable determination to protect them. When the children are kidnapped, Garnet will do whatever it takes to bring them home—even if it means trusting a stranger. Bounty hunter Adam Bennett is on his last job, tracking a ruthless killer who’s left a trail of bodies behind. Badly ...

A wish under the full moon. A prospector with secrets. Can love survive the cold and danger in Hopeful, Colorado? Serena Winters has never been interested in the men of Hopeful, Colorado. Working at her aunt and uncle’s mercantile, she knows everyone in town but finds none of the local men appealing. Her aunt warns her against falling for a prospector, as they always leave when spring arrives. One night, under a full moon, Serena wishes for an interesting man to come into her life—but she should have been more careful what she wished for. Brent Adams has staked his claim and brought ...

A determined rancher. A relentless search for justice. A partnership that could change everything. Blessing “Buster” Odell never expected to inherit the largest ranch in her corner of Utah, but after her father’s death, she’s committed to running the Rafter O and supporting her community. Known for her generosity and strength, Buster stands out in men’s overalls, yet her grace and beauty are undeniable. When she decides to split the proceeds from a major horse sale with the widows of Wildcat Ridge, she earns both admiration—and suspicion. Thad King is on the trail of stolen ...

A destitute widow on the run. A reformed con man ready to fight for love. Can danger and devotion forge a new family in Kincaid Springs? Betsie Galloway Hirsch has risked everything to escape Memphis with her young son after her late husband’s gambling debts put them in grave danger. Seeking refuge in Kincaid Springs with her mother, Betsie hopes for a safe haven at last. But the threats from her past are never far behind. Michael “Monk” Magonagle has spent years turning his life around and now finds himself drawn to Betsie and her son. As danger closes in, Monk is determined to ...

A grieving widow. A town in need of hope. One Christmas, two hearts, and a chance to heal. Christmas has always been Celia Dubois’s favorite time of year. But after the loss of her husband, she returns to her parents’ home in Radford Crossing, only to find the town’s holiday spirit crushed by tragedy. Two months earlier, banditos burned the church, leaving the community dispirited and grieving. Determined to bring joy back to the people—and to mend her own aching heart—Celia sets out to restore the town’s Christmas magic. Rancher Eduardo Montoya is captivated by Celia’s warmth...

A billionaire’s second chance. A children’s home in peril. A Christmas miracle in the making. When tech mogul Jacob Porter crashes his sports car and finds himself face-to-face with angels Gabriel and Michael, he’s given an extraordinary mission: return to Earth as a humble janitor and save Serenity Springs Children’s Home from foreclosure—by midnight on Christmas Eve. If he fails, his second chance at life will vanish forever. Child psychologist Suzi Stephens is struggling to keep the orphanage her family built afloat after her father’s sudden death. With the annual gala fast ...

A woman on a mission of mercy. A craftsman with dreams of his own. When danger strikes, can love survive in Creede, Colorado? Pauline Brubaker travels from Denver to Creede, Colorado, to care for her aunt while she recovers from a broken leg. Though Pauline expects her stay to be brief, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Creighton Reed, a talented furniture maker with a gentle spirit and creative drive. Despite her growing feelings, Pauline is hesitant—her life and family are in Denver, and her time in Creede is meant to be temporary. Creighton is immediately captivated by Pauline ...

Sensual Contemporary Romance: A blizzard can't quench the fires of attraction between Penny Tucker and Trent Macleod, no matter what their other differences. Penny's stunt landed them in far West Texas, but their attraction continues back in Dallas. They differ on the future of Penny's family business and Penny's stepmother heaps a dose of trouble onto the fires. Trent intends to sink roots into the Dallas busines world and he's chosen Penny as his lifelong partner. Can he convince her to keep the home fires burning with him? Sensual contemporary romance of 59,500 words.

A graveyard discovery. A determined amateur sleuth. Murder has a way of finding Zoe Wilder—whether she wants it or not. Zoe Wilder is finally settling into her new life when a simple visit to her grandmother’s grave takes a shocking turn—she stumbles over the body of a young woman. Despite warnings from the handsome sheriff, Zoe can’t resist the urge to investigate, especially when her friend Letty is sidelined with a broken ankle and her longtime nemesis, the HOA president, seems to be everywhere she turns. Juggling neighborhood drama, Letty’s recovery, and her own quest for ...