Lord Ackley's Choice

When Susan Walton discovers her maid's fiancé has vanished in Texas, she sets out on a daring quest for answers. In the heart of cattle country, she meets John Stanton, a rugged rancher with a commanding presence. As they join forces to unravel the mystery of stolen cattle and murder, their differing wills clash. Can they lasso the truth and love in this sweet Western romance?

“The moment I stepped into Serenity Springs, I knew...” As soon as my feet touched the charming streets of Serenity Springs, I knew that this was the perfect place to escape the chaos of city life. Little did I know, my vacation was about to take an unexpected turn when I met the grumpy and ruggedly handsome Jack Robinson. From the moment we clashed, I was determined to break through his tough exterior and discover the man beneath. But when Jack mistakenly took me for a business investor, I saw it as an opportunity to learn more about him. However, my little charade may have cost me the...

A charming and heartwarming romance, set in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons of Wales. Think Emmerdale meets Bridget Jones! Amy's world has fallen apart. Homeless and heartbroken after sacrificing her career for a cheating boyfriend, she’s sworn off men for good. When she's offered the use of quaint Well Cottage for six months, it feels like a lifeline—a chance to start over. Divorced architect Drew Giles and his farmer father believe they’re cursed when it comes to love— life has proven that time and again. Drew meeting an annoying new neighbour, who has already stolen his dog's ...

Surfing gold was my only goal—until an ex-SEAL billionaire heir became my ride-or-die. I spent the night with a stranger. Not that... My Jeep careened out of control. Jaime Hendricks came running down the beach, half-naked, to save me. He’s tanned, muscled to perfection, with mesmerizing ocean-blue eyes. I should have left in the morning but didn’t. He’s one hot distraction. By day I competitively surf. By night, his body is my surfboard, and I ride the highest waves. Now the competition’s turned dangerous—sabotage, kidnapping, betrayal. I don’t need a hero. I need a bodyguard...

AI FREE! 100% author-created content in this book and in the series. Book 1 of the 3 Titled Gentlemen Find Love Series London, 1790s. 2 dukes and an earl lead pampered, privileged lives whilst the French Revolution rages. They have it all. Except love. Appearances can be deceptive. London, 1793.Daniel Glenham, Duke of Brackenshire, living a rich, privileged life in England, needs to marry. He's an only child, son and heir, and his father died in the last year. He's the new duke, and must provide an heir of his own. His dowager duchess mother and the ton insist he marries a titled lady, but ...

I never expected to bond with someone… let alone a dragon shifter. Roran is everything my rational mind tells me to fear—powerful, dangerous, a creature of ancient magic and primal instincts. But his touch ignites a fire within me, a longing I can’t deny, a bond that defies the laws of nature and the boundaries of our separate worlds. I’m caught in a web of ancient prophecy and clan rivalries, which I don’t understand. As danger closes in and the lines between our worlds blur, I must choose between the life I thought I wanted and a destiny I could never have imagined. Because in ...

A prairie dream is upended when two women arrive to marry the same man. Percy Sutton, with the steadfast heart of a prairie pioneer, has ventured beyond his family's homestead to forge his own legacy as the proprietor of the town's hardware store. His aspirations reach beyond the shelves and counters, seeking a partnership that resonates with the depth of his ambition and the warmth of his care. Percy imagines a life rich with shared purpose and intertwined dreams, where the love for his partner is as sturdy and enduring as the land he's left behind. Clara Lundquist arrives with a heart ...

*This is a kisses-only sports romantic comedy.* The day Brodie Kent kissed me was the beginning but also the end. Heartbroken and angry doesn’t come close to how I felt when he left town, and me, to pursue his football dreams. Fine. Good. He has his life. And I have mine. Except, Brodie’s mega-star, hard-partying player’s flirty love-life is all over the news and social media channels. He’s pretty hard to ignore. Annoyingly, his boyish good looks are on every screen and other people’s phones. Then, years after Our Kiss, and out of the blue, Brodie is back in Oak River. Cool. I can...

He doesn’t want to lose his business. She doesn’t want to lose her sense of home. Can they keep those things if they fall in love? Hannah Lockhart is only in True Love to help her cousin out at her new animal sanctuary. It's thousands of miles from home, and she's ready to get back to her job. Then she and the owner of the juice bar start off on the wrong foot, which reinforces her desire to leave. Except a wrong number text turns into fun banter and shines a better light on this new town her cousin now calls home. Luke Steiner is so worried about his dog’s health that he’s short-...

Christine is at a crossroads in her life. Home has nothing but her parents, and what they and her town have to offer isn’t what her heart is telling her to accept. An empty store inspires her to take a chance and follow her dream of owning her own dress shop. She’s ready for the challenge, and eagerly embraces it. All seems to be going well, until a man is spotted lurking around. One day, he barges in, demanding she hides him. Now, Christine is about to be faced with a decision. Should she follow what her heart is telling her? Or this time should she listen to her head?

Poppy Miller believes she can read a person by their pastry preferences. So when grumpy architect Noah Westfield claims he doesn't like sweets—while secretly devouring her blueberry muffins—she knows there's more to him than his buttoned-up shirts suggest. Noah's only in Sweetsville for six weeks to oversee the town hall renovation. The quicker he finishes, the faster he'll earn that big-city promotion. The charming small town with its irritatingly cheerful baker shouldn't be a distraction. Especially when his firm expects him to recommend tearing down certain "non-historic" buildings...

I’m a single dad, not the prodigal son. And that gorgeous, sunny blonde? She’s just an employee. GABE: When Dad needs help running our family resort at Calypso Key, I can’t say no. So I bring my daughter home to raise where I grew up. Except the resort is worse off than I expected. Still, I understand business. Women… not so much. And after my divorce, I don’t believe in love. Then I meet new divemaster April Desmond. She was hired before I came back. I have one job—to cut costs everywhere I can. I try to deny the attraction. After all, I might have to fire her. But that sheet ...

One small town. Two broken hearts. And a spark they can’t extinguish... Theo Hanson has returned to Fable Notch — something he swore he would never do. But when work and family calls, the army veteran reluctantly offers his arson investigation experience to help uncover the culprit behind a series of attacks. Unfortunately, this particular pyromaniac leads Theo straight into the path of an old flame... Eden Barrett is struggling to find her feet (and her self-esteem) in the debris of a confidence-crushing marriage. Losing her apartment to the local firebug adds to the mess, and then her...

Grumps were her specialty. Until she met Len. Millie doesn’t want a corner office. She doesn’t work in a cubicle. She travels the country playing aide to hip surgery recipients and providing temporary relief to burnt-out spouses caring for their ill partners. And while she might dream of a family of her own and real friends, until she finds a place that feels like home, she helps others. And she loves being a caregiver. Winning people over is what she does best. But an assignment that comes with its own house? Millie jumps at the opportunity, especially since she doesn’t even have to ...

"This is small town romance at its best!” Brook I meet the hottest man I’ve ever seen, and I ugly cry on him. And when I say ugly cry, I mean the whole deal: streaky mascara, puffy eyes, and snot everywhere. Totally embarrassing. And confirmation that my life is officially a hot mess. I’ve inherited my mother’s dog hotel. The building needs repairs, we’re in debt, and my sisters have descended on the house, leaving it a noisy, chaotic mess. Then along comes Owen, making me laugh and cry and tingle all over. But when I find out his secret, I’m devastated. I want nothing more to ...