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When Faith Stewart begins life anew after a life-threatening illness, she's determined be the best nurse she can be in her new town. After a failed engagement, romance is the last thing on her mind. Tate Johnson had it all until tragedy struck. He returned home to rebuild his life and find solace in old friends and familiar places. Falling in love again isn’t even on the horizon. No matter the best laid plans of man, if the Lord directs his path differently, he’d best follow it. Despite the past, are Tate and Faith ready to step out in faith and follow God’s plan? If you like sweet, ...

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 ...

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...

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!

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!

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...

Ten years ago Sara severed all ties with her high school sweetheart after a tragic accident. Distrustful of her own emotions and judgment, she focused on building her horse training business and ignoring all romantic overtures since then. Devastated by the rejection from Sara, Ethan moved on with life, gaining experience and knowledge to run his own ranch when he inherits the one adjacent to Sara's. Will secrets revealed enable Sara and Ethan to find a way to coexist peacefully despite the anger and tragedy that flooded their past? Or is something more in their future? Delve into this sweet...

When Katie Donovan kicks off her loveless marriage, she doesn't expect to find true love in the sun and sand of Key West! But to her surprise, her husband follows her all the way to Florida, determined not to let her go without a fight...of romance. Who knows what can happen when romance becomes the agenda and Katie’s determined not to give in? Get ready for the beach side drama of a man determined not to lose his wife and a woman who demands true love. Delve into your copy today and enjoy this fun tropical adventure.

It sounds suspicious to me. There's no way my stepfather has a secret daughter I don't know about. His illness has left me responsible for his well being, and I will do whatever it takes to protect him. I know exactly how to handle this imposter. If you love romance stories where someone’s playing a charade, you’ll be intrigued with Trusting Abby and how she does her best to pull off the pretense and not fall in love. Start reading Trusting Abby today and settle in for a fun-filled adventure.

Two years ago Lisa’s stormy marriage to a Texas cowboy ended in divorce. Unbearably hurt, she took their young son to Colorado to reinvent her life. Now she's back in Texas and nearly the first person she sees is her ex-husband, Sam. Sam's stunned to see Lisa back in Fort Worth. He’s immediately flooded by the familiar longings for her. Is there any way to restore their marriage? To show Lisa he’s become a better man? Or will the baby he had with another woman make a fresh start impossible? If you like sweet reunion stories that offer a second chance at true love, you'll adore Crazy ...

When Brianna's home is broken into, her office ransacked and her car looted the last person she wanted to see is Detective Jake Morgan, the man who broke her heart two years ago. Jake Morgan responds to a routine B&E. To his surprise, it's the home of the woman he walked away from two years ago. Breaking up with Brianna had been the hardest thing he'd ever done. Now, nothing adds up—not who's stalking her, nor why she's still single. He'll do his best to find the stalker—he'd do that for any citizen. But when the chips are down, will he lay his heart on the line for a woman he never ...

Tough homicide detective Jake Morgan was a bah, humbug kind of guy. Getting injured in the line of duty wasn’t the worst thing that could have happened to him–no, it was being assigned as the police department’s Christmas Cop while he recovers. He wasn’t one to bring any feel-good feelings with kids. He had no idea what kids wanted for Christmas. And he sure to goodness didn’t want to be paired with a pink-hair, do-gooder who looked more like a kid herself than a software engineer. When Shea O’Reilly is paired up with the man most likely to win the exact-opposite-of-Christmas-...

After the betrayal of her fiancé, Callie Miller is too distrustful to become involved again any time soon, despite growing evidence that Trace Warren is nothing like his brother. After a lifetime of cleaning up after his twin, Trace is now looking out for himself. The actions of the past have been handled, but will those deeds still taint everything he touches? Time’s running out. Can both overcome that past to find happiness together? Delve into their story today.

Betrayed by her dead husband Shannon's sworn off cowboys forever! Except – she needs someone to teach her the ins and out of ranching until she can operate the ranch on her own. Her choice? An injured rodeo cowboy who's only there until he's fit again. Jase Hart's a man living for the moment--following his dream on the rodeo circuit. When he's temporarily sidelined by a few broken bones and cracked ribs, he throws in with Bobby Blackstone's widow to bring her up to speed on running a cattle ranch. They both know he's there only until he's well enough to compete again. Yet when the ranch ...

Annie Tolliver is happy as can be living in Lamberton, Montana. Once she had the chance to marry but it meant leaving Lamberton. Love didn’t prove strong enough. Doctors Without Borders Nick Keller’s back in the States for Christmas. When he begins to explore the small town his cousin lives in, he’s charmed with the activities, the people and one very special person. Getting involved wasn’t the plan for either Annie or Nick, but sometimes things happen for a reason. Can a stay-at-home woman give up everything to follow a foot-loose man to the ends of the earth? If you like sweet ...

Chelsea Tolliver has found the perfect job. The only hitch—CEO Dirk Remington wants a “mature” executive assistant, not a twenty-something like Chelsea. But with an ingenious disguise and some help from a friend, Chelsea pulls off the impossible and lands her dream job. Then Dirk meets Chelsea without her disguise and doesn’t realize she’s the competent assistant he just hired. Sparks fly between them and Dirk asks her out. Chelsea can’t say no, but how can she continue her charade in the office while spending so much time with the boss outside work? Will she be able to keep up ...

Allie Turner volunteers at the VA hospital where she loves to talk about her life in her small town of Rocky Point. When she spots an abandoned dog on the side of the road, her new mission is to save a dog and share her adventure with the convalescing soldiers. Jack didn’t interact with Allie when he was at the VA Hospital, but her enthusiasm for her home town spurred him to seek out that small town as the best place to finish healing from battle. Allie recognizes one of her soldiers and tries to involve him in her save a dog mission. To his astonishment, her entreaties lure him in. Jack ...

Jenny is a elementary school teacher on summer vacation, escaping an awkward situation in her home town after a recent breakup with her fiancé. A short-term summer job is perfect. And who wouldn't like the temporary job in New Orleans watching a precious baby girl. Let the good times roll. Injured oil worker Jared Montgomery lost his best friend in a horrific accident. Now he returns to New Orleans to recuperate, bringing his friend's orphaned baby home with him. He promised to bring her to the US if anything happened to his friend. Since Jared spends most of his time traveling the world, ...

Left at the altar, veterinarian Jennifer moves a thousand miles away from the heartache and embarrassment. She’ll focus on her new practice, make a few friends and forget about trusting her heart again. Cole Martin was furious when he discovers his fiancée is seeing other men. Once burned, twice shy. When Cole and Jennifer meet, it’s like at first sight. But can this relationship forge ahead with all the heartache lingering from the past? If you like love at first sight romances, you’ll love The Cowboy’s Special Christmas. Download your copy today