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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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite her fear of heights and lack of experience, Abrienda's boss insists she participates in a hot air balloon race against his rival, Domingo. She has mixed emotions as she climbs into the basket below the balloon with Domingo, knowing he is one of the wealthiest and most adventurous men in Barcelona. Abrienda would much rather be safe on solid ground with a book in hand, but Domingo drags her along on his adrenaline-fueled exploits. As they spend more time together during the week-long race, their initial animosity turns into mutual respect and eventually love. But as they near the ...

Miracles don’t happen to young widows in the last stages of pregnancy working long hours to save every penny possible for when the baby arrives. Yet that’s exactly what Lindsay Donovan believes when wealthy billionaire Luke Winters shows up late one night at the café where she works and out of the blue asks her to marry him. The marriage is in name only. A piece of paper makes it legal, but beyond that, it’s definitely not a match made in heaven. In fact, no sooner are they wed then the groom leaves the country for four months. When he returns the charade escalates when he insists ...

Betrayed by her dead husband Shannon's sworn off cowboys forever! Except – she needs someone to teach her the ins and out of ranching until she can operate the ranch on her own. Her choice? An injured rodeo cowboy who's only there until he's fit again. Jase Hart's a man living for the moment--following his dream on the rodeo circuit. When he's temporarily sidelined by a few broken bones and cracked ribs, he throws in with Bobby Blackstone's widow to bring her up to speed on running a cattle ranch. They both know he's there only until he's well enough to compete again. Yet when the ranch ...

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!

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 ...

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 ...

I'm caught between a rock and a hot place – release the suspected spy and incur the wrath of the opposition, or keep her in jail and risk an international incident. With no easy solution in sight I devise wild plan–a faux engagement. It might buy enough time to finalize a multi-million dollar contract and avoid an international incident. But can I fool the world into believing our concocted passion is real? If you like sweet billionaire romances and engagements-of-convenience, you'll love Falling for the Sheikh. Download your copy today!

Widower Brendan Ferguson values structure, while his new nanny, Arden Glover thrives on spontaneity. Their clashing views on raising his daughters lead to tension, but also spark an unexpected connection. As Arden brings warmth and laughter back into his home, Brendan finds his heart opening to the possibility of love again. Despite their differences, they begin to wonder if they’re exactly what each other needs. Can they embrace a second chance at love, or will their opposing natures drive them apart?

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 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 ...

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 ...

It's the craziest proposition I've ever encountered--marry a woman I’ve just met to secure my services as a private investigator. She's beautiful, kind, humorous and alluring. On top of that, my daughter would gain a mother. I could ease off on worrying about my kid. But–has this woman considered the ramifications? Have I? If you love marriage of convenience stories, you’ll enjoy Michelle’s Marriage Deal—fun, heartwarming and romantic escapism at its best. Delve into Michelle’s Marriage Deal today and enjoy the wild ride.

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 ...

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!

Years ago a series of accidents which came close to death plagued Kassie Montgomery. Heiress to a family fortune, she couldn't get anyone to believe someone was trying to kill her. When she dared not remain another day, she stole away in the night, cutting all ties with home and family, and going where she hoped no one could ever find her. Eight years later private investigator Jake Lancaster takes the job--locate the missing heiress and return her to her family. Which might be harder than anticipated when he shows up at her house to face down a shotgun wielding Kassie. Yet when killers ...