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Rose Severin, speaks to the dead or at least she pretends to until she can earn enough money to make her way to New York and become a famous actress like her mother. Travis Burnett is resolved to rid the frontier town of imposters like Rose. But Eugenia thinks the fiery Rose is just the woman for her obstinate son. She schemes to keep Rose at the family ranch where Travis soon realizes that the supposed spiritualist is more than just a pretty swindler.

She inherited the castle. He came to claim it. Only one will win…unless love takes it all. When her estranged father, legendary rock star Keir MacLaren, dies, Isla MacLaren inherits a magnificent Scottish castle—and the life she never asked for. Along with it comes Keir’s unfinished business, buried secrets, and one complication Isla can’t ignore. Callum Fraser. Gritty, maddeningly capable, and infuriatingly hard to dismiss, Callum is the man Keir took in and raised after Callum’s father died. To Callum, the castle isn’t a prize. It’s home. Proof of the only family he ever ...

He’s grumpy, gorgeous, and deeply annoyed by her. Perfect. When Aisling O’Byrne catches her fiancé in bed with her boss, she doesn’t just walk away—she scorches the earth. She ditches Manhattan for a surprise inheritance in Mountshannon, Ireland. Population: nosy. Judgy. And way too interested in her business. To claim her grandmother’s crumbling estate, Aisling must live there for six months. Her plan? Renovate, sell, and flee. Easy—until she runs into Ronan Gallagher, her childhood fiancé turned brooding literary snob. He hates her goat. She hates his rose bushes. And thanks...

Who Is Keeping Secrets From the Billionaire? Blake Landry receives a message that he's the father of a child he knows nothing about. And he'd sworn to never have children. Now, he's determined to find out who is keeping a secret baby from him by visiting each of his past girlfriends. Cristina Howard wants to marry for love, not because a man got her pregnant. With her heart set on a genuine connection, she guards the identity of her child's father fiercely. However, her carefully constructed plan shatters when Blake learns the truth, igniting a storm of emotions. As mistrust simmers between...

Jennifer Moss is having a really bad day…. But it’s about to get even worse… In the tumult of Jennifer Moss's life, every blow seems to land harder than the last. Her son's grades plummet, her marriage feels distant, and a letter from the child she gave up for adoption threatens to unearth buried emotions. Then one night the police arrive on her doorstep. Forced to confront the shadows of her past, Jennifer retreats to the haunting shores of Mustang Island. Here, amidst the whispers of waves and the weight of memories, secrets long kept hidden begin to surface. As the layers unravel, ...

A legacy to protect. A love worth fighting for. A cowboy who won’t let go. Wealth, legacy, and love—Desiree Burnett has spent her life safeguarding the family empire, never letting emotions cloud her judgment. But when a devastating accident shakes the foundation of her world, she’s forced to confront the one thing she swore she’d never risk—her heart. Sterling Rylan walked away from the brutal world of professional bull riding haunted by tragedy and determined to leave his past behind. But when his estranged father drags him back for one final ride, he finds himself on a ...

Scandal, Bigamy and Murder Marian Cuvier's world unravels when she discovers her husband's shocking murder. The detective's revelation that she is one of three Cuvier widows suspected of the crime adds a sinister layer to the already devastating truth. As Louis Fournet, Jean's business partner, grapples with the desire to sell Cuvier Shipping, Marian, fueled by determination, insists on stepping into her late husband's shoes. Louis finds himself drawn to the enigmatic widow, despite knowing the complications she brings to his plans. In a web of intrigue and passion, Louis uses his influence...

Caleb walked away, but fate brought him back. Years ago, Caleb Burnett walked away from Taylor Montgomery, leaving her heartbroken and unaware she was carrying his child, with nothing more than a curt goodbye and no explanation. Now a successful marketing professional and devoted mother, Taylor has built a life for herself and her young son, Liam—without Caleb. But when a chance encounter at a convention brings Caleb back into her life, old feelings resurface, along with the heartbreak she thought she’d buried. Determined to win back Taylor’s trust and become the father Liam deserves,...

Everyone deserves a second chance. After the death of his best friend in the Battle of Atlanta, Tanner Burnett walked away from the civil war. Now, 10 years later, he runs with the Sam Bass gang, trying to escape the memories of that horrible battle. But when a stagecoach robbery goes bad, he rescues injured Elizabeth Anderson, wanting only to get her to a doctor and rejoin his gang.

Come Spend Christmas with the Burnetts Joshua Burnett is the next Burnett the family ghost is ready to match. But he's been keeping secrets from the family. Secrets even his ghostly great-great-great-great-grandmother doesn't know. Maybe he's a womanizer for a reason until life delivers him a surprise he never saw coming. Kayla Scott has lost everything she’s ever wanted in life. When she interviews for a nanny to the Burnett family, she gets an unexpected job opportunity – taking care of Joshua’s baby daughter. Being forced together every day is bringing up emotions she'd long given ...

Marshal Tucker Burnett has cleaned up his gunslinger past and is now a respectable lawman. But he's determined to remain single even after his crafty mother has found eligible women for his brothers to marry. Until Dr. Sarah James returns home to Fort Worth, Texas due to an urgent telegram. Tucker is unable to forget that one night in Tombstone when Sarah patched up his body and his soul. Yet Sarah has returned with a secret of her own. A secret that could change Tucker forever.

Can she save the legacy of a hundred years from slipping away? Samantha Miller fights to save her family’s century-old ranch from financial ruin by launching a wedding business, unaware that her brother is secretly plotting to sell the land to his billionaire friend, Cameron Burnett. When Cameron arrives for the Inn’s Christmas wedding, Samantha must resist her growing attraction to the wealthy cowboy, or risk losing her heart in this heartwarming holiday romance that celebrates love, secrets and the enduring spirit of family. Will love or loyalty win in this captivating contemporary ...

Scandal, schemes, and a battle for survival—being bad never felt so good. Labeled scandalous by the local newspaper, Sadie and her daring circle of friends wear the title like a badge of honor. In a world where expectations are stacked against them, they refuse to back down. With fierce determination and bold defiance, these women push the limits of propriety, facing off against contempt, societal oppression, and a ruthless gender war. But no rivalry is fiercer than the one they share with Nellie—an enemy who will stop at nothing to see them fall. As schemes unfold and tensions rise, ...

A Christmas Miracle in the Snow - Love Comes to the Rescue Going home for Christmas, Olivia Miller's life takes a sudden, unexpected turn. Stranded in a desolate snowstorm, she's left reeling from a string of losses - her job, her fiance, and now her car. But just when she thought her world couldn't get any colder, rancher Lucas Peterson appears like a guardian angel, rescuing her from the icy clutches of winter. Lucas, too, is grappling with his own solitary Christmas, haunted by the tragic loss of his parents. As they find themselves drawn together by the forced proximity of the snowstorm...

The Bodyguard, The Actress, and the Matchmaking Ghost Texas billionaire Tucker Burnett keeps his international acclaimed security business and personal life separate even when he’s protecting the world’s most beautiful women. When his client is almost killed, he takes her to the only place where he knows she’ll be safe – his family’s ranch – and hopes his ancestral ghost behaves herself. Kendra Woods is the biggest star in Hollywood, but she’s got a secret. Someone wants her dead. When her handsome bodyguard whisks her away to the boonies, she’s more than a little miffed. ...

In the historical western town of Fort Worth, Texas, matchmaking mother Eugenia Burnett has achieved her goals. Her three sons are happily married, and she has three grandchildren, with the fourth on the way. But she hasn't given up her matchmaking ways. Now she's introducing lonely widows and widowers. Until one widower, rancher Wyatt Jones, lets her know he's only interested in one woman: her. Sworn never to remarry, Eugenia doesn't want a husband. But Wyatt wants Eugenia and he's one determined cowboy.

A Kiss Sends Her Fleeing…Runaway Bride Belle Bishop and her sisters, wealthy southern belles, are set to marry old men suitors selected for them by their guardian uncle. When the elder man kisses Belle, she knows it’s time to flee. Together, the three women sneak out of Savannah as penniless mail-order brides desperate for a new chance at love and happiness in Mistletoe Falls, Montana. Martin Keegan owns the local saloon and dreams of owning a ranch. His father orders him a mail-order bride, hoping she will accept Martin as he is – a poor struggling working man. Will his new wife help...

Football and Cowboys, Love and War! In the state of Texas where football is king, billionaire pro wide receiver Cody Landry’s world collides with Jamie Gray's strong defensive resolve to keep her distance from the gridiron's charm. Scarred by her ex-husband's infidelity, Jamie seeks solace far from the end zone, only to find herself ensnared in a game of affection spun by not one, but two players competing for her heart. As Jamie's past threatens to take out her newfound peace, Cody emerges as her number one fan, offering more than protection—a love that defies the glitz and glamour of ...

Running Away Brought Her What She Wanted In a twist of love, Crystal's engagement takes a dark turn with her fiancé's deceit. Opting for independence, she embarks on a solo honeymoon, unaware of the chaos ahead. A chance meeting with her enigmatic cruise neighbor propels Crystal into emotional turmoil. Swearing off romance, she returns home, determined to redefine her life. Enter Tyler Nelson, a sharp attorney entangled in his billionaire friend's perplexing dealings. Unraveling a dubious business deal with the mysterious cruise companion, Tyler is incredulous. Crystal's relentless pursuit...

Nothing says bad judgement like trying to prove a superstition true… In the heart of Cupid, Texas, where love and whimsy entwine, Taylor Braxton and her daring friends embark on a playful quest to test the age-old Cupid superstition on Valentine’s Day. Fueled by laughter and a few bottles of wine, Taylor sheds inhibitions and embraces the daring notion that love might just be an arrow away. Sheriff Ryan Jones, accustomed to quirky calls in the peculiar town of Cupid, never anticipates a midnight encounter with the enchanting Taylor Braxton—stripped of inhibitions and challenging fate ...