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Stephanie Collingsworth has made the decision to pack up her apartment in Denver and move back to her family ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, one of the many life-changing decisions that has happened to her. Over the next few weeks, she not only agrees to be the housekeeper and decorator of the ranch’s new buildings, but she also experiences health problems that could change her entire life. As she struggles to adapt to all the changes in her life, she starts to get to know Bridger, the man who her brother hires to be over all the construction on the ranch.

Josephine is expected to marry Matthew, a man she has known since she was a child. When he is given the opportunity to go to college to become a doctor, Jo decides she also wants to have an adventure. She decides to become a Harvey Girl while Matthew is gone. Over the next few years, Jo enjoys her new job and loves to explore parts of America she never thought she’d have the opportunity to see. She also meets Dalton Jackson and becomes good friends with him and his adoptive family. As she gets to know Dalton, she realizes she is planning on marrying Matthew only because it is expected of her.

Alex needs to be in control of his life. As a head chef of a restaurant, he has the ability to choose exactly how things should go, and for the most part, everything runs seamlessly. When he gets a letter from his grandfather with the name of the woman he is supposed to marry, he instantly puts up his guard. He can't let his grandfather make such an important decision for him. Deciding that he can't let his stubbornness dictate his life either, he starts writing Haven to find out who she is for himself. He finds an incredibly driven woman who always fights for what she wants and needs. He ...

Please Note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 4. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title.) Kiara O'Rourke's life turns upside down when she finds herself thrust into a primitive bridal ceremony where Ardan shockingly selects her as his bride. Meanwhile, her best friend Fiona grows increasingly worried when Kiara's messages go unanswered. As Kiara navigates her new life in the ancient, magical land, Corrick, Ardan's cousin, begins to plot a deadly duel fueled by forbidden magic. But even amidst the luxury and welcome at Castle Kinblane, Kiara feels an ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Enchanted Hearts, Book 8. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title.) Kiara O'Rourke finds herself navigating the enchanting yet perilous world of Xoralia Kingdoms. After a delightful morning with Princess Sorcha and Princess Dana, who unveil some of the kingdom's secrets, Kiara's connection with Ardan deepens when they share intimate stories of love, loss, and resilience. As their relationship blossoms, the threat of Corrick looms, seeking to usurp Ardan's power and disrupt the fragile peace of the realm. Despite Ardan's ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and a new title.) Kiara O'Rourke’s life changes completely when she meets Ardan, a mysterious sorcerer from Xoralia Island. He reveals that she has hidden magical powers and a special destiny linked to the enchanted island. Scared and confused by this new information and her growing feelings for Ardan, Kiara wants to return to Ireland. With Sebastian’s help, Kiara is able to return to Rivercrest, but from the moment she steps from the portal, her longing and uncertainty only grow. ...

(Please note: This book has a brand new cover, but the content is the same.) Kiara O'Rourke returns to the island through an ancient portal. Her relief quickly turns to dread as she encounters the sinister Prince Corrick, who offers her power and prestige in exchange for helping him overthrow his cousin, Lord Ardan. Kiara refuses, relying on her magical amulet to fend off Corrick's dark plans and escaping to warn Ardan. Meanwhile, Ardan struggles with the weight of his responsibilities. He also is haunted by thoughts of Kiara and is thrilled when she unexpectedly returns. But he also ...

Disclaimer: Previously published as Enchanted Hearts, Book 8: A Paranormal Women's Romance Novella by Olsen, Melynda ; Matthews, Zoe (This was a sneak peek in Book 8, which has since been removed. No other content was in Book 8 that this now in Book 9. Also please note that this book used to be called, Enchanted Hearts, Book 8. It has the same content but a brand new cover and new title.) In the enchanting world of the Xoralia Kingdom, Kiara O'Rourke steps into the Secret Library, filled with magic and history. She begins to learn how to master her powers under the guidance of Ardan, and ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 2. It has the same content but a brand new cover and new title.) Discover the magic and mystery of the Xoralia Kingdoms through the intertwined destinies of Kiara and Ardan! In the mystical realm of Xoralia, Ardan, a dedicated sorcerer, senses that there is a change in the air, and he knows that it is time to take the last step before becoming the head sorcerer of Xoralia. He needs to find the woman he is destined to spend the rest of his long life with. Meanwhile, Kiara arrives from Boston to the quaint Irish town of Rivercrest....

Left as a widow and single mother after the Civil War claimed her husband, Hazel Walker has decided it is time for a change. She will leave her home in Philadelphia to join her sister in Oregon and offer her young daughter a fresh start. The problem, however, lies in her limited means to journey to the wild American West, and she has but one option: to marry a man who can take her there. When a newspaper advertisement introduces her to widower and father-of-two Elijah Crawford, Hazel prepares to leave behind all she has ever known and set about traversing the country with the help of the ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Enchanted Hearts, Book 10. It has the same content, but it has a brand new cover and new title.) In the enchanting realm of Xoralia, Kiara O'Rourke finds herself entangled in a magical destiny she never anticipated. Torn between her growing love for the powerful sorcerer Ardan and the haunting shadow of his devious cousin Corrick, Kiara faces an impossible choice that could alter the very fabric of their world. Kiara finally agrees to marry Ardan, and after a stunning wedding ceremony, Ardan promises her a honeymoon across the island. But before ...

What if you wanted to adopt a little girl who needed a family, but the only way you could do so was to get married? Holly has been working as a Harvey Girl since she was nineteen. She now works at the El Tovar Hotel near the Grand Canyon and loves her job, while also enjoying the beautiful scenery around her. But she has a hard time getting close and trusting people because of her hard childhood. Then she meets a six-year-old girl, Minnie, who is growing up in the same situation she had as a child. Holly spends quite a bit of time helping Minnie, working closely with Andrew Montgomery who ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 5. It has the same content but now has a brand new cover and new title.) Kiara O'Rourke's life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious package from her great aunt transports her to the hidden island of Xoralia. Chosen unexpectedly as Prince Ardan's soulmate during a royal ceremony, Kiara struggles to adapt to this magical realm while yearning to return to Boston. As she uncovers secrets and bonds with Ardan, she learns of a threat from his embittered cousin, Corrick, who is plotting to overthrow him. Ardan, stunned by Kiara’s ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 3. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title). Kiara O'Rourke’s life takes a mystical turn when she finds herself stranded on the enigmatic Xoralia Island, protected by an ancient spell and hidden from modern maps. Accompanied by Finn, the Irish Wolfhound she inherited from her Great Aunt Tilly, Kiara’s simple quest to escape the island morphs into a perilous journey of discovery. Overhearing a sinister plot against the realm’s Prince Ardan, Kiara is propelled into a world of elemental magic, ancient ...

Chloe O’Sullivan absolutely loves her life on her family ranch in Montana. She enjoys working full-time on the ranch, and loves the outdoors and the mountains nearby. But she clashes with her grandfather when he tries to get her to “not do men’s work.” He also has decided that since his grandchildren aren’t doing their part in finding a spouse, it’s his job to do so. In Chloe’s opinion, her grandfather is still living in the dark ages. But her brother, Quinn, was able to find love with Grace, a woman their grandfather found for him. She has to wonder, what would it hurt to ...

What if you are perfectly happy being single and raising your young daughter on your own, until your ex-husband shows up and wants to be part of your life again? Sadie is a single mother who is raising her daughter, Brooklyn, on her own, and has no problem doing so. Her husband had abandoned her while she was pregnant, but she has done her best to move on with her life and be the best mother she could be to her young daughter. Then she runs into Hunter, her ex-husband. He wants her to know he’s changed and he wants to get to know his daughter. Sadie doesn’t know what to do. Over the ...

Nathan has never needed anything fancy to make his life feel complete. School was a struggle he never cared to overcome. The only thing that has ever mattered to him is working with cows, horses and staying on his fields for as long as possible every day. His cattle ranch is what he knows and loves, and he has never had a reason to want for anything else. Now, all his siblings are married- and happier than he has ever seen them. He still loves his ranch, but wonders.. what would happen if he contacted the girl his grandfather had chosen for him to marry? He decides to use a voice ...

From the East to the West: A Journey of love against all odds. Katie Harris has lived on her own since her parents' deaths. Eager to start a new life somewhere else, while also getting away from the unwelcome advances of an insistent suiter, Katie answers a mail order bride ad which draws her into adventure with Montana rancher, Randy Grant. Randy, a widower with two children, made promises to his late wife that he intends to keep at all costs. But he soon realizes that his children at least need a mother, so circumstances make it so Randy decides to place an ad for a mail-order bride. ...

Gladys thought she left her dreams behind when she moved west to be a Harvey Girl. Little did she know her life would soon entwine with the prominent Montgomery family. After a tragic train accident brings Dr. Benjamin Montgomery into her world, Gladys can't stop thinking about the handsome doctor. As they work together to care for the injured passengers, Gladys tries to guard her heart. But Ben's kindness and determination to spend time with her make it difficult to resist his charms. When Ben invites her to a Thanksgiving with his family, Gladys becomes entangled in the Montgomerys' ...

(This story used to be part of the Mail-Order Brides of America series. It is the same story but has a new cover and series name.) Having previously lived at Mary’s Home for Girls, Allison is now a nurse working for the town doctor. She enjoys her job but she wants to have a family. She doesn’t feel she will ever find a man who would want to marry her in North Carolina because of her age (she is 28 and is considered an old maid) and her height (she is almost as tall as most men). She makes the decision to be a mail-order bride and starts to correspond with Mitch, a man who owns a small ...