Romance on the Ranch Series: Dream Kisses; Honey Kisses; Baby Kisses; Candy Kisses; Christmas Kisses; Rock Star Kisses; Forever Kisses; Forgotten Kisses; Angel Kisses; The Last Kiss After his latest bull riding competition, widower Dirk Branigan is flat on his back with a busted leg and in dire need of domestic help for the care of his ten year old daughter Tessa, as well as meal preparation and household chores. Because he receives a referral from his friends Sage Tanner and Miles Brightman, he hires a woman sight, unseen. After meeting his "domestic help," he decides Sage and Miles are going to owe him big time. The woman is spoiled, temperamental, frustrating, and yes, occasionally, endearing. Thankfully, Tessa takes to her immediately. As for Dirk, uncovering the woman behind the facade will take patience, coaxing, and a lot of love. Can be read as a standalone.
Romance on the Ranch Series (Books 1 - 3): Dream Kisses; Honey Kisses; Baby Kisses Dream Kisses Dream Kisses kicks off the series when Sarah Carter, pen name, Mims Murphy, meets Sage Tanner at Imaginings Publishing while he's posing for the cover of her soon-to-be-released romance novel. After being bulldozed into a coffee break with him by her publisher, an embarrassing incident upsets Sarah and she walks out. Of course, fate has a wonderful way of intervening in matters of the heart. After deciding her book needs realism, she signs up for "dude" lessons at Lazy M Dude Ranch. Imagine her chagrin when she discovers the owner of the ranch is none other than Mr. Tanner himself! Yup. Honey Kisses Ann Hackstetter first met Jackson Martinez while vacationing at Lazy M Dude Ranch with her husband and teenage son. Part of the "dude" package included a night of fun at Boot Bustin' Barn. Ann suspects that Sage Tanner, owner of Lazy M, bribed Jackson to dance with her as a way of making her inattentive husband jealous. Little did she realize the dance would awaken emotions long suppressed. Of course, she has no outlet for those emotions. Now, five years later, she's a widow--a destitute widow. Over the years her son's friendship with Sage's daughter has blossomed and now they're getting married. Wedding responsibilities have temporarily taken Ann's mind off her desperate situation. At the reception, Jackson asks her to dance and reawakens those emotions. He makes her feel twenty-one, instead of forty-one. Baby Kisses Tooty Townsend bore a child at the age of sixteen. Now, four years later, she has her hands full raising Harris and trying to make a living. Reclusive author, Maxwell Henry, is looking to hire a personal assistant while he's in Colorado finishing up his latest suspense thriller. Sarah Tanner, stepmother to Tooty's best friend, Julie, and a friend of Miles, recommended her to the author. Unfortunately, Harris climbed onto the guy's lap at Julie and Jacob's wedding reception and asked for a ride in his wheelchair. Then he asked him to marry his mommy and become his daddy! Tooty needs a job and she's swallowing her pride to apply for this one.
The Love So Sweet series of books are sweet, classic romances set in small towns, featuring sexy heroes and the women who bring them to their knees (in the very best way!). All books are full-length, stand-alone novels that can be read in any order. THE MARRIAGE BARGAIN Seven year old Andrew Fielding wants a mom, and he’s convinced his dad could use a wife. He thinks he's found the perfect woman for both of them: Megan Sanders—which is fine with Megan. The Fielding men have their attractions. One is as cute as a button, the other is breathtakingly sexy. Together, they're the family Megan's always wanted. But convincing brooding widower Kane Fielding that they’re a match isn’t so easy…. THE RANCHER'S LEGACY Tyler Whitmore has returned home after nine years to claim his half of the family ranch and Brianne has a right to be nervous. When Tyler left he had taken more than her innocence, he had taken her dreams and her heart. But unbeknownst to Tyler, he had left Brianne something in return . . . a baby! THE WEDDING DEAL Tall, dark Luke Bodene had been propositioned by women before, but they’d never had marriage in mind. Yet his employer, ranch owner Eden Lowe, had just invited him to dinner...and asked him to be her husband! If Eden didn't get married soon, she was going to lose her home. Making this rugged loner her husband was her best, and only, option! But a wedding of convenience wasn't all she needed. For one whole year, they also had to live as man and wife . . .
Head back to the beach with three more clean and wholesome summer romance beach reads from the Blue Bay series. ♥Summer with the Cowboy: She’s had a lifelong case of wanderlust. He’s a cowboy with a secret past. New to town, her neighbor might just make her want to put down roots. ♥Summer with the Carpenter: She inherited a Bed & Breakfast. He’s the contractor hired to fix up the old building. They can’t stand each other, but they have to get married or lose the Inn. ♥Summer with the Doctor: She’s a jilted bride on the run. He’s a doctor seeking escape. What starts as a simple summer fling could turn into something more. Find family, friends, and home in this small, seaside town and fall in love with this trio of heartwarming romances, featuring enemies to love, a marriage of convenience, second chances, and more. These stories are sweet, “clean and wholesome” romance, faith-friendly, and each contains a happily ever after.
Enjoy this collection of savory and sweet pie recipes, of the pizza and baked variety, pulled from the pages of the sweet romantic comedy series The Costa Brothers Cozy Comfort Christmas books. This cookbook contains family favorites, crowd pleasers, and a few bonuses from the Christmas-themed romantic comedy series. Recipes range from the classic margherita pizza to the unique tiramisu pie of Tommy’s heart. You’ll also find Ivy’s Christmas cookies, a gluten-free pizza crust for Joy, and Nico’s hot chocolate bombs. If you found your mouth watering while reading the series, now you can try your favorite recipes inspired by the books as well as read author notes not seen elsewhere. May this cookbook bring you comfort and joy this holiday season and all year long.
A great new job, a gorgeous new place to live, and the most frustrating landlord in the world. I guess I can’t have everything I want. The Cowboy Chef has a reputation as a heartbreaker, but that doesn’t stop my heart from going pitter-patter whenever he’s around. It’s not because I’m over forty and single. There are other reasons. But I’m not going to risk opening my heart to a man with his reputation. Any man for that matter. Then I end up living across the driveway from him, and he calls a truce. Being nice to each other only makes the heart-thumping worse. He oozes charm like the sun gives off heat. But it’s clear he’s not interested. When we’re stranded in a freak snowstorm, I snap and unleash a heap of brutal honesty. His response catches me completely off guard. What do I do now?
Binge read the last two books in the cowboy series that’s set in the small town readers want to call home! Get swept away with the last two Wylder brothers with the last two books in The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas series. Heartwarming and fun, you’ll be up all night reading these sweet romances. Best friends falling in love after a last-minute elopement, and a brother returning to stir the pot! Secret crushes, fake relationships and lots of love and happy moments that will leaving you feeling good. The Cowboy's Sweet Elopement April MacFarlane wishes her best friend, veterinarian, Brant Wylder would see her as more than another rescue. Someone he might choose for his own happily ever after. Can she convince him the only thing in need of rescue is her heart? The Cowboy's Surprise Return Cole Wylder has sworn off women. But what’s a cowboy to do when the key to rebuilding bridges with his family means faking something serious with the town sweetheart, a pretty spitfire named Jackie Moorhouse? Satisfy your need for a happily ever after that will make you feel good long after you close the book. Download this clean cowboy romance box set today and enjoy a little me-time in your favorite reading spot. This is cowboy romance collection #2, but all books in this ranch romance series can be read out of order.
BRANT SAMSON has fallen on hard times after the death of his beloved wife a year earlier from lung fever. Left with three children, he's desperate to find a mother for them. Ten year old Jenny does her best to care for two year old Ty, and fourteen year old Luke works the ranch with his father, losing himself in dime novels to ease the pain of his mother's passing. Brant's options are limited since eligible women seldom pass through Two Rivers, much less settle in the small Texas town. In desperation, he places a classified advertisement for a mail order bride. Marrying a woman he'll come to know through a newspaper advertisement scares the bejesus out of him, but at this point, he's out of options.ABIGAIL MARY VAUGHN always dreamed of having her own family, but caring for her elderly parents, as well as working as a teacher to help with finances, ended that dream. Her parents are now deceased and she's faced with the reality of her lonely existence. After reading Mr. Samson's advertisement in the Philadelphia Inquirer, she garners enough courage to respond. Since she is considered an old maid at the age of thirty-eight, she'll more than likely spend the remainder of her life wondering "what if" unless she does something unconventional.
She’s losing her house. He never had one. A marriage would give them a house to share, but could they learn to love each other and make their house into a home? Natalie Moody’s house has been condemned and she has two weeks left to move out. When a friend at church offers to let her stay at his brother’s farmhouse while he’s out on assignment for two months, she jumps at the chance. Denver Barclay bought a farm, but he can’t seem to get himself to want to settle down. Didn’t help that the girl he dreamed about kissing married his brother. When he finally makes it home, his house has been invaded, his brother failed to let him know and the woman he thought had married months ago is living in his house. She’s just as intriguing as she was before and needs a place to stay. A marriage of convenience would help her get on her feet and she’s willing to help care for the apple orchard he didn’t realize he had. Could it be the start of a beautiful forever? Or the biggest mistake of his life? Listen for FREE to the audio of Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss performed by the incredible Jay Dyess on the Say with Jay channel on YouTube. Reviews for Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss: ★★★★★ "How you wove together the events and happenings with Denver and Natalie was a intense journey with true blessings and God's Love. You captured her children and their behavior beautifully and hilarious events that made me laughed heartily and cringed to others that showed how to deal with serious circumstances. Your storytelling immensely captivated me throughout this book." - Judi T ★★★★★ "Wow, I loved this book! Right away I fell in love with Denver and was rooting for Natalie. Loved how they were both striving to hear from God and obey him. Really enjoyed all the humor and clever dialogue, especially the emails. This is a great book and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves hardworking, honest, God loving characters and a great, imaginative storyline. Two thumbs up! 👍👍" - LEMB ★★★★★ "This is my favorite story of this series. It is funny sweet, and though the reader is in on the mystery of who the two leads are, one can hardly wait until they discover who each other is and how God has drawn them together! So much fun to read and reread!!" - Patrice ★★★★★ "I made the mistake of starting it at bedtime. Don’t do that to yourself. You’re not going to want to put it down. Mom-of-Five and WelderMan stole my heart and my attention from the first paragraph." - Charlene ★★★★★ "This book is just absolutely perfect in every way. I cannot wait to read the next books from Mrs. Gussman, because each book has been better than any before!" - GreenJeepMom Books in the Cowboy Mountain Christmas series: Dreaming of Her Cowboy's Kiss Dreaming of His Convenient Kiss Dreaming of Her Secret Santa's Kiss Dreaming of His Snowed In Kiss Dreaming of Her Best Friend's Kiss Dreaming of His Pen Pal's Kiss
The Prescott Pioneers Series is set in the Arizona Territory in the mid-1860s. The series follows the lives of the Andersons, Colters, and Larsons as they make the journey west to a wild new territory. Will the cost be worth it? What heartaches are in store? Will their dreams be everything they hoped? A Dream Unfolding (Book 1) Hannah Anderson and her husband head to the West in the hopes of starting over. The journey is difficult and costs more than either expected. Will Colter is forced to leave the ranch he has called home for nearly thirty years. The cattle drive west challenges him and his men—threatening their very lives. A Heart Renewed (Book 2) Julia Colter rebels against her old brother’s poor choices of suitors. When her rebellion against her brother puts her life at risk, she turns to her friend for help. Adam Larson longs to train horses and plans to head west to the Arizona Territory to see his dreams fulfilled. When Julia shows up on his doorstep in the middle of the night, he agrees to help her flee. The decision changes both of their lives forever. A Life Restored (Book 3) Social butterfly, Caroline Larson, longs for adventure. Stranded in the Arizona desert, far from her final destination, she must rely on a stranger who gets under her skin. Thomas Anderson has always struggled with making good decisions. Dealing with the ghosts of his past threatens to overshadow his future—until he meets a woman needing his help. Sparks fly as she grates on his nerves. A Hope Revealed (Book 4) Life turned out differently than Mary Colter expected. With her abusive husband either missing or dead, and the ranch gone, she is left to raise her two children on her own. She decides to head west to start over. Warren Cahill is confronted with one problem after another in his new role as foreman of Colter Ranch. Missing cattle and hot-headed cowhands take most of his attention. When Mary arrives at the ranch, tensions rise and he finds himself in the middle of it. Excerpt from Hidden Prospects Includes an excerpt from the sequel to the Prescott Pioneers Series.
