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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...

Three years ago, Kylee's world shattered when her husband tragically died in a climbing accident. And yet, ironically, his final gift to her was an inn at the base of a treacherous cliff, catering to thrill-seeking rock climbers. The constant presence of towering mountains and steep cliffs only serves as a painful reminder of her loss, but she soldiers on for the sake of their shared dream. When Shawn Walker arrives, a skilled climber seeking new challenges in these unforgiving cliffs, he’s intrigued with the pretty inn keeper. As he scales the rocky faces and pushes himself to the limit,...

She borrowed her twin's identity... and accidentally stole a heart. Twin sisters separated by circumstance, reunited by chance. Emma's orderly librarian life in Charlottesville couldn't be more different from her twin Lily's star-studded Hollywood existence. When Emma arrives for a long-overdue reunion, Lily convinces her to house-sit her glamorous home while she's away filming. The plan is simple—until Logan, the irresistible neighbor, mistakes Emma for her famous sister. Suddenly, bookish Emma is living Lily's exciting life, and falling hard for a man who values honesty above all else. ...

The last thing Kelsey Martin ever expected was for her ex-husband Jared to crash back into her life - and even more surprisingly, with a share of an inheritance! An eccentric relative left them each fifty percent of his ranch in Texas, creating an awkward situation neither were sure how to navigate. Kelsey had plans for her bakery business to use the family homestead as a picturesque backdrop: Grandma Mary’s Bakery. But Jared wanted to continue running cattle - despite his burgeoning acting career keeping him away from Texas for months at a time. It seemed like they couldn't agree on ...

Noelle Simpson is devastated when her husband Trevor dies. He left her half the company he’d built with Lincoln Mathias. Now Noelle has to move to San Francisco and convince Linc that she can come up to speed and pull her weight as a full partner. All without thinking about her husband’s final suggestion–that she and Linc get married. Lincoln Mathias isn’t interested in having Noelle around trying to fill Trevor’s place. His partner had been instrumental in growing the company. Noelle had married the boss and stopped work years ago. Yet Trevor’s last wish was she become a full ...

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 ...

I was certain that I'd never lay eyes on Chloe again, yet there she is, a stone's throw away. Though protocol demands that I continue my speech with the president, all I want to do is dash across the lawn and explain myself to her. Would hearing what I have to say be enough to win her forgiveness? Or did my betrayal ten years ago kill all hope for us to be together again? If you enjoy second chance at love stories, you’ll love The Unforgettable Sheikh. Download your copy today and be swept away with romance.

I agreed to wait for the new owner's arrival, but I hadn't expected a woman and her teenage brother. I know I can't risk getting involved with them - my war experiences are still too fresh in mind. But it’s impossible for me to walk away. I'll be gone soon, but somehow they keep inviting me to join their endless plans for the future. I do have to leave, right? If you love small town cowboy romances, you'll love Shelly and the Cowboy. Delve into their story today!

I thought business and love weren't a compatible combo, but I decided to take a chance with Eliza in order to keep my buddy's ranch from foreclosure. She sounded convincing when she said she was different and that maybe we had something special... Until the bank foreclosed on the place. That makes twice now that I'd been taken in by the wrong woman. Mix ups and surprises, download your copy today!

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...

Caitlin thought spending Christmas break emptying her late aunt’s house would be an opportunity to clear her head. Instead, the time alone just sharpens her loneliness. So much of what she’d expected from her marriage— love, companionship, a family— she realizes she can never get from her journalist husband. Zach moves heaven and earth to be home for Christmas, only to find an empty house. He tracks Caitlin down, but he fears she’s already made a choice and he has no hope of changing her mind. It would take a miracle to bring them back together. Will they reach for each other ...

Great aunt Marjorie is still controlling lives beyond the grave. Her will stipulates that Rennie and Hunter, who have never met, will each receive a half-share of her large fortune...but only if they marry each other within the year. Rennie needs the money for her grandmother’s expensive medical care. Hunter needs a mother for his toddler daughter. Neither believes in love. Can this marriage of convenience work? Yes, as long as neither of them falls in love. If you love modern day marriages of convenience, you’ll enjoy Wanted: Outback Wife. Download your copy today!

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?

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 ...

I'll investigate to prove my best friend isn't selling drugs. To my surprise, a rodeo cowgirl is also being set up. Can the two of us figure this out? And can I focus on the investigation instead of getting distracted by her sparkling eyes? Can this charade become real? If you love rodeos and cowboys, you'll love Cowboy Charade. Download your copy today!

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.

Shelly Alexander started a new life in Key West which she loves. When her former boss arrives unexpectedly and insists on spending time with her, she’s thrilled. Until the real reason he’s there is revealed. Embarrassed that she thought more was going on, she runs away too hurt to see him again. Beau Charlmers left the hectic society of New York buying a sail boat to sail around the world. While in the Caribbean he stops in Key West to see his former assistant. Getting to know her on a personal level is entirely different from the work relationship they had. Still, it should make it ...

Dani's lucky to get a job that pays so well even if it is in the back of beyond and temporary. With her new motto of no romantic entanglements, she welcomes the isolation of the locale. Connor can't believe his partner hired a woman for an all male construction site–what was he thinking? He'll soon send her packing--until she proves invaluable. Tragedy struck once. Conner won't open himself up to another possibility of unimaginable heartache. As for Dani, she knows better than to trust anyone. Is a two-month temporary job long enough to change their minds? If you like stories about taking...

Eliana flees her father's unreasonable demands and ends up penniless in a small town on the Spanish Costa Blanca. Desperate for a job and a place to stay, she learns of an opening for a transcriptionist at the home of mystery writer Alessandro. Mistaken for an applicant, she takes on the job and is grateful for the room and board provided. Despite his reputation as a recluse mourning his deceased wife, Alessandro can't help but be drawn to Eliana. As they work together and get to know each other better, their initial curiosity turns into genuine affection. But when Eliana's father sends the...

When Myles Riker learns he has a five-year-old son, his world shifts. Driven by an overwhelming need to ensure Zack is safe and loved, he uses his stateside leave to track down the boy he never knew he had. But when he finally finds Zack, it’s not just the boy who captures his heart—it’s Anna Tucker, Zack’s fiercely devoted, recently widowed adoptive mother. As Myles becomes entwined in their lives, he’s drawn to Anna’s strength and warmth, while falling head over heels for the son he never had a chance to know. Zack is thriving under Anna’s care, and Myles knows his mission ...