Another in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which rancher Daughtry King discovers an interloper on ranch property and realizes it isn't a teen boy, bAnother in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which rancher Daughtry King discovers an interloper on ranch property and realizes it isn't a teen boy, but a half-starved woman, one Bix Carpenter. In his role as sheriff, he offers her a job rather than tossing her in jail and she takes it. Soon she becomes a brewer of the beer the King family wants to add to their offerings as they build up a western resort along with running cattle on their ranch.
But the stickiness comes with Bix realizing that she loves Daughtry even though he's told her from the start that he's not into relationships, not even a little bit. And when she confronts him about why he's pushing her away, he has to confront his own fears, what they stem from and what he's going to do about it. But will he be able to convince Bix that he loves her, too, after what he's said, what he's done?...more
First in the Cowboys of Whispering Canyon series, in which physical therapist Tess Barrett ends up helping rancher Holt Chandler's grandfather after hFirst in the Cowboys of Whispering Canyon series, in which physical therapist Tess Barrett ends up helping rancher Holt Chandler's grandfather after he is injured from a shot that didn't kill him but did knock him off his horse. Holt has a crush on Tess after seeing her with his grandfather, something she doesn't know, even though she's also had a crush on him since high school.
When a one-night fling that they both indulge in results in a pregnancy neither was expecting, the question then becomes, can Holt convince Tess to marry him and thus protect their child from the rumors and inuendos that have followed Tess all her life, as a result of the actions of her grandmother more than 60 years earlier? She's protective of her independence, but will that be enough to save her when she's kidnapped by the very person she now suspects was the shooter of Holt's grandpa?
Terrific characters, a great start to a promising new series. Can't wait for the next installment....more
Another in the Top Dog Dude Ranch series, in which dog groomer Zelda Dalton is determined to fulfill her late grandmother's wishes by getting close toAnother in the Top Dog Dude Ranch series, in which dog groomer Zelda Dalton is determined to fulfill her late grandmother's wishes by getting close to her sisters again and finding a kidney donor for her niece before it's too late.
At the dude ranch where she's working, she meeting cowboy Troy Shaw who also is seeking a life do-over after assuming full custody of his teen-age daughter and developing a program that will enable him to stop following the rodeos around the country.
Can Zelda help the teenager see that her father doesn't hate her, that it doesn't really matter than her mother has left them and isn't coming back? Can Troy convince Zelda that what they have discovered with each other is for real and worth having for the rest of their days?...more
Another in the Silver Stars of Montana series, in which acting sheriff Cat Jameson finds herself in a mess of trouble, even though she's 6 months pregAnother in the Silver Stars of Montana series, in which acting sheriff Cat Jameson finds herself in a mess of trouble, even though she's 6 months pregnant, when she meets Dylan Walker and suspects him of fathering the baby of a frightened woman who begs for her help.
That woman soon is found dead, but the baby is gone. Now Cat needs to find the baby and with Dylan's help, they soon find themselves in the midst of a series of events that result in several murders and dangers for both of them.
But will they make it out alive, find the missing child and then see that she successfully births her baby? Talk about complications!...more
Another in the Saddle Ridge Justice series in which a newborn is found on the porch of Deputy Sheriff Slater McCullough's ranch. When security specialAnother in the Saddle Ridge Justice series in which a newborn is found on the porch of Deputy Sheriff Slater McCullough's ranch. When security specialist Lana Walsh shows up to explain why she placed the baby on his porch, it becomes clear that the baby may be at the center of not one but several mysteries begging to be solved.
Why was the baby's mother killed? Does it have anything to do with the murder of Slater's father years earlier? Is the baby in danger, too? Can Slater and Lana team up to keep the baby safe and to solve the mystery surrounding his mother's death and several others that occur? And will Slater and Lana restore the heat between them that's been banked for years but suddenly comes to life again when they least expect it?...more
First in the Bachelor Cowboys series, in which social worker Elise Shaw is sent out to investigate the circumstances that involve a baby being found iFirst in the Bachelor Cowboys series, in which social worker Elise Shaw is sent out to investigate the circumstances that involve a baby being found in a horse barn by one of the ranchers. Liam Lemmon is certain the baby's mother will show up again, but in the meantime, he's happy to take care of the two-month-old. He is certain he isn't the baby's father, but her birth certificate includes his name in the "father" slot, so what's he going to do?
More importantly, what is Elise going to do? She knows she shouldn't allow herself to fall for the handsome cowboy and former rodeo bronc rider, but that's what she does, even as she too is also falling for the adorable baby. Some elements of this tale seem a bit far-fetched, but it ends nicely....more
Another in the Coronado, Arizona series, in which veterinarian Becky Maxwell has two, maybe three, job offers, but she is intent on divorcing the man Another in the Coronado, Arizona series, in which veterinarian Becky Maxwell has two, maybe three, job offers, but she is intent on divorcing the man she married and then became estranged from. No one but the two of them knows they were married or that they lost a baby 10 weeks into the pregnancy. And now, if she takes the partnership with the local veterinarian, she'll have to accept seeing rancher Coy Tedford way more than she is comfortable with.
But Coy needs her help training some of the horses he acquires in order to add activities to the guest ranch he's developing. Can he convince Becky to stay, to reconcile with him? And will she reconsider and withdraw that divorce decree she's had drawn up and given him? Maybe their work with the horses will bring them together, or maybe not......more
Another in the Blessings, GA series, in which recently-divorced Cathy Terry continues to look over her shoulder, fearful that her wealthy ex-husband iAnother in the Blessings, GA series, in which recently-divorced Cathy Terry continues to look over her shoulder, fearful that her wealthy ex-husband is going to make good on his vow to kill her so she won't talk about his illegal business activities.
First to meet her is rancher Duke Talbot, who is immediately taken with the redhead. But will Blessings, GA be a place where she can settle or will she keep running? Duke is determined that she stay, but Cathy has to decide that for herself and soon she begins to see that the townspeople aren't what she expected. They are happy to welcome her in so many ways.
And that's how rustlers who break into the Talbot ranch begin the process of helping Duke and Cathy to see where they might settle as a couple, but first, she has to show everyone what she's made of. Thank a rabid coyote for that, among other adventures....more
Another in the Dawson Family Ranch Romance series, in which rancher, Carson Black, is determined to focus on his 2-year-old, even through his tantrumsAnother in the Dawson Family Ranch Romance series, in which rancher, Carson Black, is determined to focus on his 2-year-old, even through his tantrums. But what saves his bacon is Evie Dawson, with whom little Timmy bonds instantly. All because she needs a plus-one at her twin sisters' wedding.
That favor also requires that Evie take care of Timmy on days when his mother can't do so. But what soon transpires is a reawakening of the love Carson and Evie had for each other in high school. But their second-chance seems destined to fail, even though other couples tell their own stories of second chances. Will what Evie and Carson learn from those other stories help to rebind them together into a threesome with Timmy as their son?...more
Another in the Destiny Springs, Wyoming, series, in which single mother and seamstress Jess McCoy, approaches her crush from high school to help her dAnother in the Destiny Springs, Wyoming, series, in which single mother and seamstress Jess McCoy, approaches her crush from high school to help her daughter improve her barrel racing technique. To do that, she needs Nash Buchanan to see what is holding Taylor back. But Nash gave up the rodeo life and teaching barrel racers after his wife divorced him and abandoned him and their 6-year-old twin daughters. No way does he want what used to be important to intrude on the life he's trying to create on the family ranch he is now trying to run.
But then one of the twins asks Taylor about barrel racing and Nash is tasked with trying to prevent the disaster he suspects will occur if his ex-wife, still in the rodeo game, should happen to see his kids competing. Can the skills Taylor has be enough to satisfy Jess or does she want more, want Nash, like she had years earlier? And can he deny his feelings for her when all he wants is to protect his girls from being hurt again by the woman who rejected them all?...more
Another in the Men of the West series in which rancher Pippa Shanahan is skated close to bankruptcy on The Bell when Flint Hollister shows up seeking Another in the Men of the West series in which rancher Pippa Shanahan is skated close to bankruptcy on The Bell when Flint Hollister shows up seeking information about his late aunt and his grandfather. When he arrives, he's unaware his aunt has died, but when Pippa becomes ill, Flint sticks around to help her and soon two hearts begin to melt the barriers each has erected against being hurt again.
But, who will declare their love first? Pippa, who won't leave The Bell Ranch? Or Flint, who's never really claimed he wanted to be a deputy sheriff forever and isn't really needed on his family large ranch? Charming tale from beginning to end....more
Another of the Carsons of Lone Rock series, in which oldest brother, Buck Carson, comes home to Lone Rock to make amends 20 years after the deaths of Another of the Carsons of Lone Rock series, in which oldest brother, Buck Carson, comes home to Lone Rock to make amends 20 years after the deaths of three of his high school buddies. One of them is the brother of Marigold, who blamed him for her brother's death, even though he wasn't in the car that crashed that fateful night.
Then both are surprised to discover that his oldest newly adopted son is dating Marigold's daughter. In fact, she finds them together in Lily's bed! Ack! Not what a mother who got pregnant at age 16 herself ever wanted to find. What's going to happen now?
It isn't just the kids who are attracted to each other. Buck can't understand it, but Marigold has captured his heart. But will he admit it? And what are they going to do about their feelings when it's the nascent relationship between their teens children that worries them the most?...more
Another in the Violet Ridge series, in which Amanda Fleming is sent to the Lazy River Dude Ranch to rebrand the business. But will manager Seth VirtueAnother in the Violet Ridge series, in which Amanda Fleming is sent to the Lazy River Dude Ranch to rebrand the business. But will manager Seth Virtue accept what she plans to suggest? And will she do the kind of job her boss wants her to accomplish?
Complications arise when Amanda begins to fall for Seth, the very reason she was fired from a previous job. Then her boss brings in her niece to take on the position, but not necessarily the work, Amanda has. And then Amanda's sister shows up. What will happen now?
At least a happy ending results. I only wish copy editing had cleaned up the text at lot better....more
Another in the Destiny Spring, Wyoming series, in which caregiver Vanessa Fraser needs to learn to take care of herself as well as the people needing Another in the Destiny Spring, Wyoming series, in which caregiver Vanessa Fraser needs to learn to take care of herself as well as the people needing her care, mostly elderly ones. But also her son, PJ.
When she meets rancher Austin Cassidy Vanessa finds herself falling in a way she never wanted to fall again--for a man who claimed to need her. But what Austin wants is something more. He wants her to need him, too, but when his rancher father needs his help and Vanessa's new business demands her time again, it doesn't look like either of them will be able to meet in the middle; namely, in Destiy Springs.
But neither counts on the matchmaking exploits of several seniors....more
Another in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which Rory Sullivan decides to prove to everyone else (and maybe even herself) that she isn't the invisibAnother in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which Rory Sullivan decides to prove to everyone else (and maybe even herself) that she isn't the invisible person she has felt she has been all her life. When the hero of Pyrite Falls, Gideon Payne, comes home to buy back the ranch where he was raised before he left for the Army, Gideon encounters Rory, who has had a secret crush on him since their school days, something he never really knew or acknowledged.
But that was then; now he's a very different person and she wants to be a different person, too. But what soon becomes clear is that they each begin to help the other achieve the goals they've set for themselves without really know what those goals might be. But then Rory takes a job in Boston; will she leave Four Corners Ranch and take that job when she really prefers to stay home and what is Gideon going to do about her departure now that he realizes his life isn't the same without her?...more
First in the Haw Springs Romance series, in which advertising phenom, Morgan West, comes home to help obtain funds that will enable Decker McBride to First in the Haw Springs Romance series, in which advertising phenom, Morgan West, comes home to help obtain funds that will enable Decker McBride to keep his therapeutic equine program going in exchange for getting special help for her 4-year-old son, who has autism.
But it's harder than she imagined when she realizes that the owner of the program is also the man she first fell in love with in high school and then lose when she went to college. Well, not exactly lost. He broke up with her out of fear that what happened with his mother would also happen with Morgan.
Now that they are together again--at least professionally--can he come clean about his fears and move forward with what he really wants with Morgan? Or will she go back to St. Louis and try to forget Decker? ...more
Another in the Cowboy Brothers in Arms series, in which Lt. Col. Cal Donnelly is on leave before deciding if he will go back into the military after tAnother in the Cowboy Brothers in Arms series, in which Lt. Col. Cal Donnelly is on leave before deciding if he will go back into the military after the near-fatal suicide attempt of one of his childhood friends and military competitor. Coming home also means not only telling his family of his plans but also delivering a Dear John letter to a family friend for another of his military buddies (also a friend since they were children).
But when he sees Charlotte, it's clear to both of them that what previously was a friendship is now more than that, something neither of them acknowledged when Charlotte was with Noah. So... what are they going to do now? Especially in the face of Charlotte's decision to create a special Care B&B for wounded veterans needing time to heal away from their families? And how are his family, hers, and Noah going to deal with the decisions Cal and Charlotte must now make?...more
Another in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which Landry King bring his daughter (previously adopted as a newborn by a couple who have since died) hoAnother in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which Landry King bring his daughter (previously adopted as a newborn by a couple who have since died) home to the Four Corners Ranch when he is contacted by the foster care worker. Now he's got to contact the woman who birthed the child 13 years earlier, but how is Fia Sullivan going to react? Landry has no clue and isn't sure he wants to find out, but Lila deserves to know her birth mother.
So begins a gradual working through of the pain both Landry and Fia experienced after the secret birth of that child and how each has moved through their respective lives since then. Now their lives revolve around the girl they both adore, but will this mean they also get together in ways they didn't dare as young teenagers themselves?...more
Another in the Back to Adelaide Creek series, in which Mack Fisher is new to daily fatherhood after his wife dies and he takes over the care of his 7-Another in the Back to Adelaide Creek series, in which Mack Fisher is new to daily fatherhood after his wife dies and he takes over the care of his 7-year-old son. One person who seems to understand his kid is contractor and musician, Erin Hunnicutt.
She's not looking for any kind of relationship, in spite of her attraction to the blue-eyed man and his adorable child. What she wants is her horse and to make sure Raven isn't stolen like several other horses have of late. Can she and Mack team up to find the animals that have disappeared? And can she open up her heart to the two Fisher men who have already welcomed her?...more
Another in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series, in which Kitty Crawley can't seem to get her crush on Tyson Ellis out of her head, even if he no lonAnother in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series, in which Kitty Crawley can't seem to get her crush on Tyson Ellis out of her head, even if he no longer rides broncs in the rodeos but serves as a pick-up rider when needed.
Now Tyson has his hands full taking care of two cute nieces for his sister, a military person out of the country at the moment. Kitty decides to help him by inviting the little girls over to play with her own niece, 6-year-old Samantha.
That and taking care of her crotchety father keeps her busy, but Kitty wants more. Trouble is, she's too shy to go for what she wants, and Tyson's reluctance to take a chance and declare his feelings is also an impediment--until RJ steps up and goes after Kitty. Or does he? Will Tyson step up? Or lose his chance to get what he wants, too?...more