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After escaping an attacker who wanted her dead, Nora Loftis is forced to return to Conard County. She needs to heal; she just didn't expect to do it on Jake Madison's Wyoming ranch.The full-time cowboy and part-time police chief was her first love, her only love. And now, with her attacker on the loose, he's her only hope of survival.Like a vigilant sentry, Jake vows to protect her. Like a tender lover, his arms provide a haven, his kisses a promise. But Nora is a psychologist,...
| Автор | Rachel Lee |
AN UNEXPECTED ROMANCEAs the CEO of Brooks International, Ryan Brooks has money, power and a sought-after family name. But here on his sister's ranch in Claremont, Alabama, the billionaire only wants to be loved for who he really is. So when small-town shop owner Maribeth Walton ignores him and his valuable business advice, he's determined to figure out why. Problem is, Maribeth knows he's not sticking around and she won't let him get close. Or could it be she's keeping a...
| Автор | Renee Andrews |
Handsome men are like kryptonite to Alex, but a husband, kids…trust? Building Never Happened–a cleanup service that erases all evidence of a homicide or suicide–is her main priority. But while being independent, beautiful and successful has its pluses, it's also pretty lonely.Or was until Alex learns that a high-tech gadget she found at a scene got a detective–and former lover–killed. Now she has mysterious CIA operative Austin Blake shadowing her every move. Caring for her irresponsible...
| Автор | Debra Webb |
Councilman Jake Talford is determined to protect his small Arizona town. Even if that means keeping a close eye on former sweetheart Macy Colston.Macy has come to Canyon Springs to get the scoop for her popular blog Hometowns with Heart. The rest of the town council hopes it will bring in the tourists. But Jake’s worried she’ll turn local gossip into public scandal. He and Macy once shared dreams of a future together. Now it’s up to Jake to make her to see what’s most important in life—love,...
| Автор | Glynna Kaye |
HOW WAS SHE GOING TO STOP THE WEDDING?There was no way Samantha Gillespie was going to let her best friend, Brad Rivers, marry a conniving woman only interested in his money! Brad may have been taken in by the beautiful blonde's act, but Sam knew differently.The problem was, the gold digger had made it impossible for Sam to tell Brad the truth without risking the bond between them. And even though the steamy looks Brad kept giving Sam made her question his engagement, she couldn't take...
| Автор | Angie Ray |
THE RANCHER…A man would have to be blind not to notice pretty, sophisticated Julie Kerns, Ferndale's newest arrival. And good-looking Tony Graham was far from visually impaired. But when the fiercely independent beauty needed him to renovate her grandmother's old Victorian, he couldn't stop the unsettling images of them living together in the house–as a family.AND THE CITY SLICKERReturn to Ferndale? Never! Julie envisioned herself among the bright lights and bustle of L.A....
| Автор | Jill Limber |
When a loved one goes missing…and no one believes you… Weeping in front of customers isn’t Laney Adams’s style. She would have gone unnoticed if Security expert Teague Johnson hadn't come to her grooming shop to pick up his boss’s dog, Cutter. Something about Teague–or maybe it's the uncannily perceptive canine–compels her to open up about her best friend who's gone missing and how she feels responsible.The confession reminds Teague of his own secret guilt. He can't turn...
| Автор | Justine Davis |
The Gold Star serial killer is back…And this time, ex-cop or not, private investigator Cole Blackburn isn't letting the psychopath get away with murder. Two years ago the case cost him his job and the love of Margo McBride, his former fiancée. But when Cole returns to the small town to solve the case and move on with his life, Margo is the new chief of police. She claims she doesn't need his help. Until the killer sends her a chilling note and Margo is marked for murder. Cole...
| Автор | Lauren Nichols |
SHE WAS GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL….…and she was going to get married–to the dashing new minister. At least, that was Julia Evans's plan. Convinced holy matrimony should be based on more than romance, Julia was caught off guard when old-fashioned fireworks erupted where she least expected them– and ignited a spark she couldn't seem to ignore….Carpenter Zeke Taylor knew Julia fully intended to become the pastor's wife. But the more time he spent with the angelic blue-eyed blonde, the...
| Автор | Deb Kastner |
The widowed sheriff's daughter wanted just one thing: a mom. But the lady she'd set her sights on didn't consider herself mother or wife material.Christine Turner couldn't abide her attraction to handsome lawman Dale Lewis. She'd moved to Oak Hill for a fresh start, but no matter how much she wanted it, she didn't believe a family was in God's plan for her life. Dale decreed it a crime for such a lovely, kind woman to hide away on her farm. Especially when he...
| Автор | Irene Hannon |
As a teenager, Norah Williamson believed she had a calling from God, but she had put everything on hold for the sake of her family. Now her obligations were over, and she was finally ready to pursue her own dreams.Widower Mason King had lost all hope of ever seeing his dreams come true– dreams of a Christian wife, and of children growing up to inherit his family' s ranch. The emotions his new cook, Norah, stirred in him were the last thing he' d ever expected to feel again.But whatever...
| Автор | Irene Brand |
"My horse and my secret against your land."Princess Adrienne de Marigny had issued edicts before, but this one was different…and dangerous. Long before arrogant rancher Hugh Jordan had infiltrated her kingdom–and her fantasies–Adrienne had vowed to be a successful breeder of horses, using her prize stallion Carazzan. But Hugh desired to own Carazzan–and to bend the princess to his will. And the man had some bargaining power: her deeply held secret…and her soul-deep passion for him.Yet...
| Автор | Valerie Parv |
When Christopher Jordan sees the fear in Ashley Wilson’s eyes, he knows he can’t let her request for help go unanswered. Despite their tumultuous history, he’s the only person his ex-fiancée can trust to find her kidnapped nephew.But how can Christopher trust her when he finds out that Ashley's «nephew» is actually his son, the one she never told him about? With a terrorist cell convinced Ashley holds the key to accessing top-secret government files, time is running out. And Christopher...
| Автор | Christy Barritt |
The only man Jo Lena Speirs had ever loved had finally come home. And though she hadn' t seen Monte McMahan for years, she recognized him the instant she saw him. She would have known him anywhere, just by the way her heart left her body. Jo Lena knew she still loved him, but she had more at stake this time than just her heart.…After six years on the professional bull riding circuit, Monte McMahan had returned to the Rocking M Ranch. Wounded, Monte thought he sought solitude but instead...
| Автор | Gena Dalton |
How far would her competition go to win a million dollars? Lying? Cheating? Murder?That's what former Olympic diver Talia Mooney feared when the body washed up on the site of the Ultimate Endurance reality TV show. Now she was stranded on a tropical island with her fellow contestants and their nervous host. One of them had to be the killer.Was it the wannabe starlet, the underweight geek, the man having a midlife crisis? Could it be her strongest competition, the sexy smart-ass ex-cop?...
| Автор | Stephanie Doyle |
TO SAVE HER DAUGHTERFormer army ranger Boone Anderson immediately senses danger when he spots Scout Cramer and her precious little girl while holiday shopping. Then two cars suddenly give chase in the parking lot–kidnapping the child. His worst suspicions are confirmed, and professional instincts propel him into action. Having lost his own infant daughter years before, Boone is determined to reunite the beautiful single mother and her missing child. But when a secret from Scout's past...
| Автор | Shirlee McCoy |
Miriam Yoder always thought she'd marry Charley Byler. Steady, dependable Charley, who grew up on the neighboring farm, and has been sweet on her since they were young.But then local veterinarian John Hartman catches Miriam's eye. He's handsome, charming, cares for animals–and is not Plain. While Miriam is known as the «wild» Yoder sister, she is still expected to marry a good Amish man. But what if it's God's plan to match her with John? Miriam must listen to her heart...
| Автор | Emma Miller |
HER PROMISESome men were just unforgettable. And Adam Caldwell was never far from Tory Marlowe' s thoughts. Now that she was back in town, Tory hoped that their one magical night might help Adam remember her…and help her fulfill a promise made.HIS SECRETAdam wasn' t sure he wanted Tory prying into his life, trying to dig up a past that haunted him. But as much as he tried, he soon found himself once again enchanted with her pure heart and unwavering faith. Could Tory' s love help...
| Автор | Marta Perry |
Light, melodic tones. That was a worship service. Not guitar music! At least, Haley Cartwright believed that, and she was willing to do anything to prevent the new choir director from changing things. No matter that the man stirred up more than just Haley' s anger and made her yearn for things she had long given up on.…Matt Brandon had come to the small Oregon town to start over. He' d never expected to face an adversary like Haley. And though she protested she wanted him out of town,...
| Автор | Felicia Mason |
"Hello, Father. I'm your bastard son."His whole life, Andrew Malone had been programmed to hate the man who'd abandoned his pregnant mother. But now, watching Robert MacAllister clutch his chest and crumple to the ground, Andrew felt compassion… and guilt. And an overwhelming need to be part of this family that now regarded him as the enemy.Dr. Kara MacAllister was not a blood relation, but she'd dedicated her life to earning the respect and love the MacAllisters had shown a...
| Автор | Annette Broadrick |
Rival agents uncover a monstrous conspiracyFrom the moment they met, sparks had flown…and not the good kind. Agent Jane Fallon would rather chew nails than work with arrogant–and much too good-looking–Holden Archangelo. But, convinced his brother was no traitor, Holden had Jane's investigation reopened. And now Jane is forced to partner with him.As new leads come to light, Jane's certainty about the case is shaken. But the assassin's bullet whizzing past her head convinces her...
| Автор | Kimberly Van Meter |
LESSONS LEARNEDBecause of her painful past, teacher Beth Ryken has one rule when it comes to men and marriage: never fall for a cop. So when the new sheriff's deputy asks her to tutor his young son, she agrees to work with the boy while hoping to avoid the handsome widower. She knows former big-city detective Nicholas Grey moved to LeNaro, Michigan, to give his child a safe and stable life. But sometimes a cop's job means risk and danger. As Beth works with Nick's struggling son,...
| Автор | Jenna Mindel |
Falling back in love with his ex may be more dangerous than being trapped on an island…Brenna Coleman's past has caught up to her on the island of St. Sebastian…and she's not happy to see him. FBI agent Casey McBride has a job to do, and he won't let feelings for his ex-fiancée foil his mission. While investigating the activities of Marcus Bradley–a powerful billionaire commissioning a series of Brenna's paintings–Casey discovers the island's darkest atrocity. With...
| Автор | Jean Pichon Thomas |
Alone and pregnant with twins is not how Laura Holland wants to spend her holidays. So she seeks out the only person who's never let her down: old college friend David Presley.David now runs a bookstore in a small Alabama town, but he's never stopped loving Laura since he first laid eyes on her in school. So despite his store's shaky finances, he offers her a job. When they work together to help boost business, Laura begins to see that the friend she's always depended on...
| Автор | Renee Andrews |