Before he can marry her, he has to save her life first . . . Decker Colton is finally ready to settle down. Just one problem: He hasn’t met the right person. When his father presses him to marry Kendall Hadley—who grew up on the neighboring ranch in Roaring Springs, Colorado, and went to high school with Decker—he thinks the idea is ridiculous. But he soon finds himself surprised by the instant attraction he feels for this independent woman who’s as devoted to saving wildlife as he is to running his family’s ski resort. But someone else has Kendall in his sights, for all the wrong reasons. Now Kendall’s husband-to-be must protect her—before he loses her forever . . .
Book 1 of Cowboys & Brides From New York Times and USA Today-bestselling author Carolyn Brown comes a contemporary Western romance filled to the brim with sexy cowboys, gutsy heroines, and genuine down-home Texas twang. Colton Nelson was twenty-eight years old when he won the Texas Lottery and went from ranch hand to ranch owner overnight. Now he's desperate to keep the gold diggers away. It shouldn't be too hard to find a pretty girl and hire her to pretend to be his one-and-only. Laura Baker's got mixed feelings about this-she's on the ranch to work, not to be arm candy. On the other hand, being stuck for a while in the boondocks with a gorgeous cowboy isn't half-bad. What neither Colton nor Laura expects are the intensely hard lessons they have to learn about the real cost of love... Fans of Linda Lael Miller and Diana Palmer will thrill to this moving story of a marriage of convenience between a cowboy who has it all...and the woman he could never have enough of. Cowboys & Brides Series Order: Billion Dollar Cowboy (Book 1, Cowboys & Brides) The Cowboy's Christmas Baby (Book 2, Cowboys & Brides) The Cowboy's Mail Order Bride (Book 3, Cowboys & Brides) How to Marry a Cowboy (Book 4, Cowboys & Brides) Praise for Bestselling Contemporary Western Romances by Carolyn Brown: "An old-fashioned love story told well... A delight."-RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars "Sizzling hot and absolutely delectable."-Romance Junkies "Funny, frank, and full of heart... One more welcome example of Brown's Texas-size talent for storytelling."-USA Today Happy Ever After "Alive with humor... Another page-turning joy of a book by an engaging author."-Fresh Fiction
A mysterious visitor at the door… Can danger be far behind? Quarter Horse breeder Fox Colton is a loner by nature. So when an anonymous infant appears on his doorstep, he reluctantly takes in the baby—and new assistant Kelsey Lauder. As he grows to cherish his unexpected family, Fox works to track down Baby John Doe’s real parents. But when secrets from Fox’s own past are unearthed, he could find himself alone again, just as he’s come to love the new people in his life.
When a serial killer strikes too close to home… …can forbidden love blossom? Although the Avalanche Killer has been caught, Remy Colton fears the criminal’s shadow still looms over Roaring Springs. And falling for his brother’s ex, Vanessa Fisher, definitely doesn’t help matters. But when someone begins to target Vanessa, Remy vows to protect her at all costs! Even if that means nailing down a ruthless threat—once and for all.
As she digs into her history Her own future hangs in the balance Deputy Daria Bloom is conducting a covert investigation into her past. At the same time, she and FBI agent Stefan Roberts are closing in on the deadly Avalanche Killer. When sparks fly between Daria and Stefan, their mutual attraction soon complicates their manhunt. With two cases to crack, Daria must find her own killer truths within.
The family she’s always wanted is under siege A Coltons of Roaring Springs thriller Molly Gilford has worked hard to rescue her family legacy from the Colton name. But she can’t help but put her professional life to the side when she meets her cousin Blaine’s sexy BFF, former soldier Max Hollick. Their torrid affair yields an unexpected baby bump…and when a dangerous enemy’s fury is unleashed, Max and Molly must fight the elements and a mysterious villain to save their growing family.
A Colorado sheriff convinces a friend to play fiancée, but there’s no time for games with a serial killer on the loose in this suspenseful Western romance. Smalltown sheriff Trey Colton has done a good job of keeping the peace in Roaring Springs, Colorado. But he can’t run for reelection on his record alone. He needs a bride-to-be by his side. Who better to take the part than his best friend, psychologist Aisha Allen? But just as Trey and Aisha start to play house, Roaring Springs faces a threat unlike anything they’ve ever seen . . . A serial killer is terrorizing their beloved town, and Trey is the next target. The fight for survival brings an eye-opening truth for these “pretend” lovers—that love is precious . . . but death is only a heartbeat away.
A Colorado cowgirl on the run from a killer has lost her memory—and gained a protector—in this contemporary Western romantic thriller. When Skye Colton is kidnapped, her disappearance rocks the small community of Roaring Springs, Colorado. Regaining consciousness in a broken-down shed, she has no memory of who she is or how she got there. But she knows she has to escape at any cost. Finding a half-dead woman stranded in his barn, rancher Leo Slattery feels his blood run cold. Though she can’t remember her own name, she insists someone is trying to kill her. With his strong protective streak, Leo brings her into the fold and helps her heal. As they begin to solve the mystery of Jane Doe’s identity, a would-be killer works to eliminate her—forever.
A cowboy veteran puts his life on the line for the woman he loves—and the son he never knew he had—in this action-packed romantic thriller. Dodging paternal pressure, Blaine Colton left the family ranch and joined the army years ago. Now, as the prodigal soldier returns home to Roaring Springs, Colorado, he comes face-to-face with the woman he left behind. Tilda Deeds is as gorgeous as ever. But Blaine soon discovers how much has changed since he left. Tilda is a now a mom—to their teenage son! Blaine is determined to prove that his running days are over. He’s ready to be the man Tilda needs and a father to their boy. But when danger stalks the family he never knew he had, can love survive in its wake?
Experience the romance and adventure in The Coltons of Mustang Valley series! He’s sworn off protecting women and children, but this latest case changes everything! Ever since tragedy struck years ago, bodyguard Callum Colton has avoided working with families. Yet when little Evie Hart becomes a witness to a kidnapping, Callum puts aside his fears to protect Evie and her mother, Hazel. That means moving in with the single mom and her adorable child—just temporarily, he insists. But can Callum keep the Harts safe while protecting his own heart? The Coltons of Mustang Valley series: Colton Baby Conspiracy by Marie Ferrarella Colton’s Lethal Reunion by Tara Taylor Quinn Colton Family Bodyguard by Jennifer Morey Colton First Responder by Linda O. Johnston In Colton’s Custody by Dana Nussio Colton Manhunt by Jane Godman Colton’s Deadly Disguise by Geri Krotow Colton Cowboy Jeopardy by Regan Black Colton’s Undercover Reunion by Lara Lacombe Deadly Colton Search by Addison Fox Hunting the Colton Fugitive by Colleen Thompson Colton’s Last Stand by Karen Whiddon From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Drama. Passion.
