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Her unexpected stay at Pine Creek might be the miracle they both needed. Lacy Stephens thought she was escaping the chaos of city life for a quiet Christmas at home—until she lost her job and found herself stranded on a remote Montana ranch with a broken-down car and a heart full of doubts. William Carlson is fighting to keep the family ranch afloat through the brutal North Dakota winter, wishing for a way to make things better. He didn’t expect to find a sharp, determined woman stuck on his land—one who might just be the answer to more than his business problems. As Lacy settles in ...

The complete Dixon Ranch series in one collection! Follow the rugged but kindhearted Dixon brothers, in this clean romance series about family, friends, and love. Listen and enjoy heartwarming fresh starts and second chances.

Drew Dixon is down, but not out. Romance was never part of his plan. Then he meets the single mom next door and starts questioning everything. Becca Adams isn’t looking for love, either. The only thing on her agenda is being the best mom possible to her little girl. And if that means signing her up for horseback riding lessons with the ridiculously attractive Drew, so be it. Drew is everything Becca isn’t - wild and carefree. She can’t afford to get attached to him...no matter how much she wishes she could.

He’s the grumpiest cowboy in Pine Creek. She’s a single mom chasing one perfect Christmas. Owen Carlson has never been accused of being festive. He’s the guy who fixes what’s broken, keeps to himself, and quietly carries the weight of the family ranch. He’s fine with being called the town Grinch—until Savannah and her daughter blow in like a snowstorm and upend everything. Savannah Hart isn’t looking for romance. After a painful divorce, all she wants is to give her little girl the kind of holiday memories she never had. Pine Creek offers a fresh start, but trusting a man ...

Ashley Carlson never expected to be a single mother - or a widow - but losing her husband derailed everything. When her grandfather invites her to help him at his vet practice, it sounds like just the fresh start Ashley and her son need. If only her appointments at Dixon Ranch didn’t involve the infuriating presence of Blake Dixon questioning her every move. They’ve both got their walls up, but when the ranch is on the line, they are both on the same team. Putting aside their differences and their pasts, Ashley and Blake must decide if the risk of love is worth the reward.

No one gets a second chance at first love...right? Shyann Riggs had dreams bigger than her small town could hold. Now she’s back in town and itching to get the family farm ready to sell. Too bad the only help available comes in the form of her first love - the man whose heart she shattered when she left...Garrett Dixon never expected to see Shyann again. He certainly never thought she’d show up on his doorstep, asking for help. Now all he has to do is figure out if he wants to help her sell her last tether to home...or convince her to stay.

Will they find a second chance in the dust of the training arena? Kate broke Beckett’s heart when she walked away, no warning, no explanation. She left him standing in the dust of Pine Creek, shattered and silent. Now, after losing the one thing that gave her life meaning, her champion horse, Kate has no choice but to return. But coming home means facing Beckett again, the man she hurt more than anyone. Beckett never stopped loving her, but the trust between them is fractured, possibly beyond repair. Every glance, every word is charged with the weight of what was lost and the bitterness ...

When six friends make a pact not to let love get in the way of their careers, the No Brides Club is born. But could meeting the right man at the wrong time cause them to break their vows to each other? Brooke Collins thought she had everything she wanted. Since relocating from her small town to work as an Oncology Nurse at one of Manhattan’s most respected children’s hospitals, she’s worked hard to make a life for herself in the big city. When a life-threatening emergency takes place back home, every choice she has made in the past three years is suddenly called into question.

Their summer fling could last forever… or it could go up in flames. Mya Evans never planned to come back to Pine Creek. Losing her city job and moving back home feels like failure—but a summer working at Pine Creek Ranch might be exactly what she needs. If only she can let go of her fast-paced dreams and settle into small-town life. Adam Carlson knows what matters—family, hard work, and loyalty to the land. He’s spent years proving he’s more than his troubled past, determined to make his father proud no matter what. When Mya arrives, she’s everything Adam didn’t expect—a ...

She came to the ranch to plan a wedding. She did not plan to fall for the best man. Andrea Martin is determined to make her best friend’s wedding perfect—no matter what. But when the groom’s brother takes one look at her to-do list and goes on the defensive, sparks fly. Devon Carlson knows Pine Creek Ranch like the back of his hand. He’s not about to let a city girl tell him what’s wrong with it—or how to fix it. But the more they butt heads, the harder it is to ignore the pull between them. They agree to keep things professional—at least until the wedding day. But when it ...

What happens when you meet Mr. Right at exactly the WRONG time? Marissa Erickson is excited when she’s asked to put together a Christmas event for the nonprofit where she works until her boss mentions getting to meet her often-discussed—and entirely non-existent—fiancé. Asking her ex-boyfriend to be her fake fiancé might not be the wisest thing she’s ever done, but he’s the only one who knows her well enough to make it work. Cowboy Derek Hartman was devastated when Marissa left him and their small town behind for the big city. He couldn’t have been more shocked to get a ...

When Clayton is offered his family business, his initial excitement is weighed down by overwhelming worry. The only problem? He's a butcher, not a bookkeeper. Numbers were never his thing, but he's determined to make it work. That leaves him with only one choice: He'll have to learn the books or give up what he's always wanted. Unless Emmalee can find a job, she will have to forfeit her lifelong dream of living successfully in a quiet, friendly small town. The only problem? There's only one job available and it's not even remotely close to business management.

Hannah Michaelson wants nothing more than a fresh start and a safe place to stay. The only problem? She’s stranded roadside in a small town in the middle of winter. Even worse? Her sister’s baby is asleep in the back seat. Carter Mitchell has one goal in life - to be the best mechanic he can be while running a successful shop. That, and to avoid love at all costs. But when his family calls on him to help a distressed woman on the side of the road, he doesn’t hesitate. Certain that he can stay strong in the face of the stranger's beauty, he agrees to help.

Chelsea Abbott and her golden retriever, Ollie work at Gold Coast Stables, but it’s more than a job. This placed once saved her life, helping her cope with the loss of her mother. When someone threatens the existence of her sanctuary, she feels compelled to do something about it. Nick Matthews is a hardworking single father with one goal - finding a buyer for Gold Coast Stables. A sale of this magnitude would establish a long future for his real estate company.

As a wedding photographer, Cara Mitchell only sees love through the lens of her camera. She has no time for trying to figure it out on her own. So when her temporary trip to Maple Glen to help her aunt turns into a matchmaking attempt, Cara has no idea that Vince Bradley, Maple Glen’s finest deputy and the very man she’s been hoping to avoid, would be the one writing her a ticket for parking in a restricted zone.

Alyssa Morgan could have buckled when Hunter left for the rodeo, taking her heart with him. And she could have withered when her grandfather died and left her alone. Instead, she has made a beautiful life for herself in Pine Creek. Right next door to Hunter’s family. Which was fine, since he was never coming back.

Conquérir son cœur ne sera pas facile… mais il n’a jamais reculé devant un défi. Drew Dixon est à terre, mais loin d’être vaincu. Sa blessure a mis un frein à sa carrière de bull rider, mais après un peu de repos et un coup de main au ranch de son frère, il compte bien retourner sur le circuit de rodéo. L’amour ne faisait pas partie de ses plans… jusqu’à ce qu’il rencontre la mère célibataire d’à côté — et remette tout en question. Becca Adams ne cherche pas l’amour, elle non plus. Sa priorité absolue est d’être la meilleure maman possible pour sa ...

Leur aventure d’été pourrait durer pour toujours… ou partir en fumée. Mya Evans n’avait jamais prévu de revenir à Pine Creek. Perdre son emploi en ville et retourner vivre chez ses parents ressemble à un échec — mais un été passé à travailler au Pine Creek Ranch pourrait bien être ce dont elle a besoin. À condition qu’elle accepte de laisser derrière elle ses rêves citadins et d’embrasser la vie paisible d’une petite ville. Adam Carlson sait ce qui compte : la famille, le travail acharné, et la fidélité à la terre. Il passe ses journées à prouver qu’il ...

Il est parti pour le rodéo. Elle est restée avec le cœur brisé. Alyssa Morgan pensait avoir tourné la page sur Hunter Carlson. Il a quitté Pine Creek pour poursuivre son rêve — et l’a laissée en morceaux. Aujourd’hui, il est de retour. Forcé de quitter le circuit du rodéo pour revenir au ranch familial, Hunter est la dernière personne qu’Alyssa veut revoir… et la seule qui fait encore battre son cœur. Elle s’attendait à de la colère. Elle ne s’attendait pas à ce que les anciens sentiments reviennent en force. Mais elle n’est plus la même fille qui l’a vu ...

C’est le cowboy le plus grincheux de Pine Creek. Elle est une mère célibataire en quête d’un Noël parfait. Owen Carlson n’a jamais été connu pour son esprit festif. C’est l’homme qui répare ce qui est cassé, reste dans son coin, et porte en silence le poids du ranch familial. Être surnommé le Grinch de la ville ne le dérange pas… jusqu’à ce que Savannah et sa fille débarquent comme une tempête de neige et bouleversent tout sur leur passage. Savannah Hart ne cherche pas l’amour. Après un divorce douloureux, tout ce qu’elle veut, c’est offrir à sa petite ...