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The Cowboy Next Door Country singing star Amanda Smith was seeking a refuge from her busy concert schedule when she finds the perfect hide-away in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Buying the cabin on impulse, she finds out why it was so cheap. Her neighbor Mac Mackenzie's had his eye on that patch of land for years. When he can't bribe her to leave, he changes tactics. The only problem is it becomes hard to tell if he's trying to drive her away, or convince her to stay. Cowboy's Bride When Kalli Bonotelli inherits a ranch in Wyoming, she hasn't a clue how to start. When neighbor Trace Longford ...

Chelsea Tolliver has found the perfect job. The only hitch—CEO Dirk Remington wants a “mature” executive assistant, not a twenty-something like Chelsea. But with an ingenious disguise and some help from a friend, Chelsea pulls off the impossible and lands her dream job. Then Dirk meets Chelsea without her disguise and doesn’t realize she’s the competent assistant he just hired. Sparks fly between them and Dirk asks her out. Chelsea can’t say no, but how can she continue her charade in the office while spending so much time with the boss outside work? Will she be able to keep up ...

For a brief and shining moment last summer, Cath Norris believed she had found her dream man. But with the suddenness of a lightning bolt, he vanished from her life without a trace. Fortunately for Cath, she still had her job to help keep her feet on the ground—that is until one stormy morning when the new CEO arrives at work…Trace Williams, the man she'd recently fallen head-over-heels in love with. It turns out Trace had followed his own rule once he discovered where she worked: never date a subordinate. The situation becomes especially complicated when Cath discovers that she's ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Leigh Gaffney never meant to fall for Cooper Bryant again. But one look at her childhood crush—the boy next door turned handsome lawyer—and her heart forgets all the reasons she told herself she was immune. Returning to Willow Creek to regroup after losing her job in New York, Leigh finds comfort in her great-grandmother’s old journal—full of charming “instructions” for winning a man’s heart. Just for fun, she tries a few out on Cooper... and to her surprise, they work. But when Cooper discovers her secret, he feels tricked—and she must find a way to prove her love is real. ...

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 ...

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!

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An unexpected reunion at Thanksgiving changes a growing relationship when an old flame shows up just when Juliana has hopes for a future with Matt. A sweet romantic short story. Get your copy today!

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Shocking enough when Asher Callahan finds out he’s the father of twins. It's even more life-changing to learn he's expected to take care of them. He knows nothing about two-year-olds! But as luck would have it, one of his employees, Charlotte Thompson, worked her way through college as a nanny. Desperate, he insists on her help with his daughters. The last thing Charlotte wants is to work with children again. She's had enough–first in foster care, then while in college. She loves her job and hopes to rise in the ranks, but not by babysitting the boss’s twins. Still, how can she say no...