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Ranch owner Quinn Pedraza has to find someone to run the saloon he won in a bet, but more than that, he needs a woman who can handle his alpha personality... and closet submissive sexual cravings. When vampire Selene Torres arrives on the scene, he gets everything he wants - and learns what he really needs.

When rancher Reece Halliday met the new manager of his fetish club, Rawhide, he was shocked to see Katie Warren, the woman he'd loved and lost because of his sexual preferences. But a lot of time has passed and Katie has discovered the lure and satisfaction of BDSM - including the pleasurable sting of the single tail whip. Will Reece be able to lure her back into his arms - and bed - when he cracks the whip during their private sessions?

Kathryn Holt knows only that she has to get far away as fast as she can. In a frantic, cross-country odyssey, she transforms from pliable Kathryn to feisty, determined Kate Miller, staying one step ahead of the killers on her trail. Then Fate delivers her into the hands of a dark knight with a tortured past. The safety he offers is as tempting as he is. After having his perfect life ripped apart, recluse Quinn sees protecting Kate as his chance for redemption. He never plans on wanting the guarded beauty, never mind falling for her.

Georgie Zielinski has invested everything she owns in a dilapidated B&B in Saddle Wells, Texas. She doesn't have anything left over to hire someone to help her get the place back to its former glory, so when a rough-around-the-edges cowboy offers his handyman services, she listens to her gut and takes him on. Cade Hannigan was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but it's long since tarnished. All he has now is his beat-up truck and a reputation so bad no one will hire him. Luckily for Cade, newcomer Georgie doesn't know anything about the man he used to be.

Twins Justin and Tucker Davis only want one thing: one woman to share for the rest of their lives. Angel Cruz wants two men who will cherish her forever. Sex between them is hotter than the Texas sun in August as they play out their fantasies at Rawhide, the private bondage club. But when her job threatens their livelihood, will their newfound connection be strong enough to survive?

Andrew "Mac" McDaniel comes to Saddle Wells, Texas, and buys the rundown Hannigan Ranch. But he's not just in town to get the place back to its former glory. He's on a mission to find the drunk driver who killed his twin sister, and his latest lead has brought him here. Once he arrives in town, he gets more help than he thought he wanted from a group of locals who want him to feel welcome, led by the sexy realtor who sold him the place.

Hard to Handle: Extreme edge play at private bondage club Rawhide gives horse wranglers Bailey French and Hondo Labar an outlet for their sexual chemistry, but he wants more. Only when an accident puts her in his care can Bailey decide whether or not to trust her heart. Spurred to Submission: Wade Hampton wants to sell the ranch left to him and get back to the city. Zoe Hampton wants to show him she’s not a little girl anymore. When she follows him to Rawhide one night, what happens is an eye opener for both of them. Includes books five - nine of the Rawhide series.

Jinx Malone didn't expect her first story as publisher of the Hill Country Herald to be a murder. She thought moving from New York to Rowan Country would mean an end to those kinds of calls. The story also puts her up close and personal with the new sheriff—a man who has more of an effect on her than she'd ever admit to. Rowan Country was supposed to be a quieter job where Sheriff Dillon Cross could get over a bad case of burnout. But after only a few weeks on the job, someone finds a dead body in a ditch, and Dillon is butting heads with the sexy local reporter.

Slade Donovan and Kari Malone shared one anonymous night of hot sex. Five years later unexpected circumstances throw them together again and what’s between them burns hotter than ever. But as a member of Delta Force, Slade is wary of relationships, drawn to Kari on the one hand and hesitant on the other.

Amy Stark has legendary bad taste in men, so she's given up on finding Mr. Right. When a helpful and hot cowboy stops to help her change a flat, she's convinced her run of luck isn't going to change any time soon. Buck Montgomery is far too confident and cocky for her—a sure sign he'll turn out to be yet another Mr. Wrong. But her decision to stay away from the cowboy is tested when her brother invites him over for a welcome-to-the-county dinner.

Cody Alvarez needs to find a wife by New Year's Day, or he will lose the ranch his uncle willed to him. Libby Morris just needs, for once in her life, to feel desired. Sensual. Appealing. Especially after an intense reshaping at a high-end spa.

Computer programmer Risa Channing craves a man who can take her to levels she's never reached. Dark, erotic, demanding, the Night Wrangler promises that and more with his seductive eyes and hard muscles. The sexy Dom handles horses by day, but at night, he finesses women who want his delectable brand of BDSM pleasure. As Risa steps into the unknown of Rawhide's private dungeon, she takes one look at the Night Wrangler and prepares to take a journey that will change her life forever.

Veterinarian Sable Hunter is in Saddle Wells to take over for the retiring veterinarian. She has a reputation to build and can't afford any distractions—which is definitely what giving into the heat sparking between her and local rancher Ryan Donovan would be. Ryan earned his stripes one bull at a time on the rodeo circuit. Now the prize money he saved is all on the line as he breeds bucking bulls. Raising livestock in Saddle Wells isn't as exciting as the pro circuit, but the sweet new vet in town certainly livens things up....

Liz Gillibrand wants a man she can submit to in the bedroom but still keep her sex life a secret from the conservative ranching community. When she discovers her neighbor owns Rawhide, a private bondage club, she might have found the answer. But the first dom she meets is Alex Wright, a man she’s already connected with physically and emotionally. Once before, she tried to merge her private life with the lifestyle, but with disastrous results. Can Alex be the one to finally free her from the past and give her the life for which she longs?

Cynthia Dellinger doesn't have much after a divorce that almost broke her, but she does have her grandfather's secret barbecue-spice-rub recipe, and she is going to make the most of it. New in Saddle Wells, she's determined to start over with the help of her new friends—starting with a new business. Jesse Orosco is more than happy to renovate Cyn's storefront, but what he'd really love to do is tackle that self-doubt he sees lurking in her eyes. The redhead calls to Jess on every level, but first he has to convince her to give them a chance despite what the townsfolk may say.

When rancher Reece Halliday met the new manager of his fetish club, Rawhide, he was shocked to see Katie Warren, the woman he'd loved and lost because of his sexual preferences. But a lot of time has passed, and Katie has discovered the lure and satisfaction of BDSM - including the pleasurable sting of the single-tail whip. Will Reece be able to lure her back into his arms - and bed - when he cracks the whip during their private sessions?

For years, Dan and Kylie Franklin have searched for someone who can fill in all the missing blanks in their situation. When fate brings Clint Gorman into their lives, the instant attraction runs hot and deep. After a night of intense, sweaty sex, there's no doubt he's the one for them. But when Clint's past comes to light, they're forced to decide whether or not the connection they felt is enough to keep the three of them together.

Just when architect Lindsey Ferrell thinks she's gotten her life back on track, the terrible nightmares return, and out of nowhere, a stalker sends a note to her office. Photos follow, then emails, and she can't dismiss the threat any longer. Hiring security seems the logical answer, but there's nothing logical about her body's reaction to the sinfully sexy expert bent on keeping her safe. Guardian Security partner Nick Vanetta believes there's more behind the situation than a simple fixation, and he wonders if the answer is buried somewhere in her past.

Reenie Davenport is making a fresh start, and her first stop is her old college friend Amy's family ranch in Texas, where she bumps into Amy's very sexy, very naked, and very drunk brother. She tries to keep her distance from him, especially after he shows up at her door the next morning wearing a killer smile and asking her not to let first impressions ruin what could be a whole lot of fun as they get to know each other.

Unable to reach out in person, the pair communicates via the Internet and hot, erotic fantasies. Night after night, they explore their growing passion with only a blindfold to protect their secrets. As Christmas approaches, Blake must share his pain if he is to ease hers, but doing so could drive her away forever. Can they take a chance and follow their deepest soul dreams, or will their fragile hearts continue to hide from the world and one another?