With matters of the heart, Geography is the least of their complications Hawk Bowhill’s heart never left his family’s cattle ranch in Australia. But when he meets fiery Montana cowgirl Jessie Brand, it’s love at first sight—with a baby soon to follow. Jessie’s loyalty to her own influential ranching family is challenged as her father conspires to send Hawk packing. But when Hawk must return to the outback, will the price of their happily-ever-after be too high to pay? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. The Brands of Montana Book 1: A Match Made in Montana Book 2: High Country Christmas Book 3: High Country Baby Book 4: Meet Me at the Chapel Book 5: Thankful for You Book 6: A Wedding to Remember Book 7: A Bride for Liam Brand Book 8: High Country Cowgirl Book 9: The Sergeant's Christmas Mission Book 10: Her Second Forever Book 11: She Dreamed of a Cowboy Book 12: The Marine's Christmas Wish Book 13: Big Sky Cowboy
Australian cowgirl Bridie Willis travels to Montana to escape the pain of losing her father. Headstrong and determined, she plans to spend the summer alone photographing wild animals. Instead she finds herself saddled with a stubborn cowboy as a back-country guide. Ethan Morgan has been shaped by a childhood spent on the run. Cautious, steady and conservative, he is tasked with ensuring the beautiful, risk taking cowgirl doesn't ditch him or come to any harm. But the biggest challenge Ethan must face is to accept how Bridie makes him feel. And the biggest risk Bridie must take is to trust in her heart. Wildflower Ranch series Book 1: Cherish Me, Cowboy Book 2: Her Mistletoe Cowboy Book 3: Her Big Sky Cowboy Book 4: His Outback Cowgirl Book 5: Hold Me, Cowboy (coming soon)
Nanny Holly O'Mara has formed a close bond with her late cousin's little twins. When their estranged father, rough, rugged Australian cattleman Gray Kidman, arrives to take them home to the outback, Holly senses that he is out of his depth. Holly soon falls for mysterious Gray. Seeing him light up his children's world makes her spirits leap and even begins to heal her own emotional bruises. Yet something is making Gray push her away….With her help, will he find the courage to love again?
How far will a girl go to win back a guy she can’t stand? This funny, sweet, and romantic story proves that opposites do attract—and that God has a sense of humor. Samuel Payton is a passionate youth pastor in Virginia, but below the surface, he’s still recovering from the blow of a failed business and insecurities he can’t shake. His coworker, start-up expert Kimberly Foster, is brilliant, fearless, and capable, but years of personal rejection have left her defensive and longing for a family. Two people have never been more at odds—or more attracted to one another. And every day at work, the sparks sure do fly. When Kimberly’s ambitious plans for Sam’s ministry butt up against his risk-averse nature, Sam decides that obligations to family trump his work for the church. He quits the ministry and heads home to Australia to help his sister, Jules, save her struggling farm. As Kimberly’s grand plans flounder, she is forced to face the truth: that no one can replace Sam. Together they strike up a deal: If Kimberly comes to work on Jules’s dairy farm and lends her business brains to their endeavor, then maybe—just maybe—Sam will reconsider his future with the church. As Kimberly tries her hand at Australian farm life, she learns more about herself than she could’ve ever expected. Meanwhile Sam is forced to re-evaluate this spunky woman he thought he already knew. As foes slowly morph into friends, they wonder if they might be something even more. But when disaster strikes the farm, will Sam find it within himself to take a risk that could lead to love? And will Kimberly trust God with her future? “Original, heartwarming, full of lovable characters amid a fast-paced plot. Romance readers will love the bicontinental adventure of a sassy, strong-willed woman going across the ocean to win back the Aussie man who holds the key to her career dreams—but also, as it turns out, so much more.” —Melissa Ferguson, author of The Dating Charade “Combining breathtaking realness, natural humor, and scorching romantic chemistry that leaps off the page, author Jessica Kate has given us a thoroughly modern tale about risk, acceptance, and the true meaning of home. Crackling with electricity and overflowing with heart, A Girl’s Guide to the Outback is one you won’t want to miss. Fair dinkum!” —Bethany Turner, award-winning author of The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck and Wooing Cadie McCaffrey “A Girl's Guide to the Outback is as charming as it is hilarious! Jessica Kate’s fresh and unique voice is both humorous and endearing, leaving you no choice but to abandon all personal responsibilities so you can devour every page. This is one of those stories that leaves you looking around for the characters after you’ve finished reading, because they just had to be real.” —Betsy St. Amant, author of The Key to Love, coming October 2020 Contemporary inspirational romance novel Includes characters featured in Jessica Kate’s debut Love and Other Mistakes but can be read as a standalone Book length: 90,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: The Maverick's Sweetest Choice (A Montana Mavericks: Lassoing Love novel) By USA TODAY bestselling author Stella Bagwell Rancher Dale Dalton only planned to buy cupcakes from the local bakery. Yet one look at single mom Kendra Humphrey and it’s love at first sight. Or at least lust. Kendra wants more than a footloose playboy for her and her young daughter. But Dale’s full-charm offensive may be too tempting and delicious to ignore! Home for the Challah Days By Jennifer Wilck Sarah Abrams is home for Rosh Hashanah…but can’t be in the same room as her ex-boyfriend. She broke Aaron Isaacson’s heart years ago and he’s still deeply hurt. Until targeted acts of vandalism bring the reluctant duo together. And unearth buried—and undeniable—attraction just in time for the holiday. Her Outback Rancher (A The Brands of Montana novel) By Joanna Sims Hawk Bowhill’s heart is on his family’s cattle ranch in Australia. But falling for fiery Montana cowgirl Jessie Brand leads to a bevy of challenges, and geography is the least of them. From two continents to her unexpected pregnancy to her family’s vow to keep them apart, will the price of happily-ever-after be too high to pay? For more relatable stories of love and family, look for Harlequin Special Edition September 2023 – Box Set 2 of 2
At first sight, Alexandra Kingston looked too young to have inherited the running of Moondai cattle station. Overseer Daniel Carson knew she would most likely need all the support he could give her. Daniel combined strength with gentleness — a heady mix for a woman who had learned the hard way how to fight her own battles. Alexandra's small frame belied her inner strength, but she couldn't deny that having Daniel close by her side made her feel both protected...and desired.
Angie Edmonds is content with life in her small town. Being alone doesn’t bother her. Really. Until Liam Smythe, the man who broke her heart, shows up at her vet clinic with an injured puppy. Unfortunately, he’s just as irresistible as she remembers. In an attempt to prove to him that she’s moved on, somehow a little white lie begins... When Liam returns to help run the family farm, his enjoyment of the slow life in Spring Downs surprises him. After all, he’s used to the thrill of chasing the next big story. Running into the girl he’s never been able to forget is unexpected, and he’s shocked to learn she’s getting married—to someone who’s not him. She’s off-limits, but Liam can’t stop thinking about the gorgeous vet and what could have been. But convincing her he’s changed will be harder than finding a needle in a haystack. Each book in the Prickle Creek series is STANDALONE: * Her Outback Cowboy * Her Outback Surprise * His Outback Nanny * His Outback Temptation
Individually Bonded is a fascinating and captivating story, inspired by the events experienced by a small group of students attending a high school in the European coastal town of Grintpeurt. These students spontaneously came together from diverse walks of life to form a team of friends. Drawn to each other through sheer gut instincts and first impressions, they were initially unable to explain the reasons they were drawn to each other. Sometime later, they realized it was because of sharing a v
A Match Made in Texas Tess Buckton returns to the Blue Thorn Ranch from Australia, badly needing Texas comfort. But the Outback follows her home when celebrity Aussie horse trainer Cooper Pine rents the ranch next door. The other Buckton siblings are worried Cooper’s high profile will upset the idyllic Martins Gap community—but Tess isn’t so sure. Cooper is surprisingly down-to-earth and a doting father to his special-needs daughter. But getting close enough to learn his secrets could mean exposing hers, and Tess isn’t ready for that—even if Cooper and his matchmaking daughter are just what her heart is yearning for.
Coming soon! Harlequin Special Edition October 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1 by Maisey Yates\Brenda Harlen\Kaylie Newell\Joanna Sims will be available Sep 24, 2024.
