Running from his past, Travis Simms is ready to settle down. What better place to forget all he left behind than the quiet little Montana town of Lolo Hot Springs? His goal is clear—build a hotel and his own destiny without complications—until one of the town's most troublesome women captures his attention. Dusty Larson is hell bent on independence, helping her sister run the Triple D Ranch. She can do anything a man can, and do it better, so she certainly doesn't need one in her life. The only problem is she seems to attract bad luck and danger...and Travis. Can he tame her wild ways and keep his bachelor status intact—or does he risk losing his heart?
Sarah Barkley has come to Sweet Grass Valley, Montana, with a mission in mind. Ever since her heart transplant, she's wanted to secretly help the family of the woman whose heart saved her life. And with two motherless children and a sprawling ranch to care for, Kurt Ryder could sure use some support. Falling for the rugged rancher is an unexpected complication. Does Kurt want Sarah for herself—or for her connection to the past? Her heart brought her to Sweet Grass Valley, but only love—and a leap of faith—will make it her home.
Newly widowed Lydia Sellers discovers that through an unforeseen fluke, she is the sole recipient of her husband's fortune. But instead of granting her security, it only causes strife as her adult stepchildren battle to regain the inheritance for themselves. Lydia, longing to put the memories of her painful marriage behind her, determines to travel to Alaska to join her aunt. Lydia's arrival in Sitka, however, brings two things she didn't expect. One is the acquaintance of Kjell Bjorklund, the handsome owner of the sawmill. Second is the discovery that she is pregnant with her dead husband's child. What will this mean for her budding relationship with Kjell? And what lengths will her stepchildren go to reclaim their father's fortune? Lydia soon finds her life--and that of her child's--on the line.
Texas Ranger Jake Nelson rescues Elizabeth Madison, a beautiful young journalist captured by Mexican mauraders in 1874 Texas, and he finds himself taken by her when she proves to be quite different than he expected.
MR. ICE She’d painted notorious corporate raider Dominic Chakaris as she saw him—hard, ruthless, predatory. The man had destroyed her family, and now he set his sights on her: the woman who’d dared capture the truth on canvas. Kelly MacLeod had prepared herself for anything where her nemesis was concerned—except the unwelcome feelings of need and compassion, when what she wanted most was turnabout. And turnabout she got. This self-made survivor whom she’d hated for years initiated her to a passion she’d never known possible. But Nick was a man who detested deception, and Kelly was a woman who just discovered that her whole life had been a lie….
From a USA Today Bestselling Author... Tropes - single parent, kidnapped, widower, protector, nurturing teacher, hidden identity, family. Her Secret Cowboy Billionaire After inheriting her grandmother’s Victorian mansion outside Twin Bluffs, Montana, Shavon Montgomery decides to turn it into a bed and breakfast. It is the perfect solution for her after the tragedy of losing her sister and taking custody of her sister's baby, and the perfect place to hide in plain sight. Guilt rides her hard, along with a deep and abiding hatred for secrets and the people who keep them. If it hadn't been for secrets, she could have helped her sister before she died. Brody James is thrilled when he wins a bid to remodel and renovate the old Victorian mansion into a bed and breakfast. Former bronc rider turned carpenter and father, Brody has a secret. He's rich. As in billionaire rich. It’s a secret he’s kept since moving to Twin Bluffs. But how can he tell her the truth when she makes it clear how much she despises secrets, even good ones? Hiding the truth may destroy their relationship. Will their love be able to survive the danger, lies, and secrets they keep? Her Mysterious Cowboy Billionaire Jack Saunders, a wealthy recluse turned Montana rancher, seeks solace in the vast expanse of the countryside, shielding his son from the shadows of a tragic past. Enter Gabby Cooper, a nurturing kindergarten teacher whose compassionate heart cannot ignore the silent cries of her troubled student. Determined to unravel the mysteries that haunt the young boy, Gabby reaches out to his enigmatic father, Jack Saunders, sparking a connection that neither of them saw coming. As Jack and Gabby navigate the delicate dance of attraction, their bond deepens with each passing day, transcending the boundaries of their disparate worlds. Yet, the specter of Jack's past returns with a vengeance, threatening to engulf them both in a storm of danger and uncertainty.
Bestselling Author Unveils New Historical Series Merrill Krause longs for a family of her own, but she's bound by a promise to her dying mother to care for her father and older brothers until they no longer need her. She enjoys being part of the family business, harvesting ice during the brutal Minnesota winters. Merrill actively takes part, possessing a keen ability to work with the horses--despite the advice of her good friend, who disapproves of her unladylike behavior. When Rurik Jorgenson arrives in their small town to join his uncle doing carpentry, he soon crosses paths with Merrill. But unlike other men, who are often frightened away by her older brothers, Rurik isn't intimidated by them or by Merrill's strength and lack of femininity. As he thrives under the mentorship of his uncle, Rurik dreams of inheriting the business and claiming Merrill as his wife. But while he is determined to start a new life, the past is determined to follow him when his former fiancee and her brother show up in town. Soon Rurik is put in the center of a major scandal that may damage his relationship with Merrill. Can they learn to trust God--and each other--and embrace the promise of love?
From the day she was born, Rita Baxter's mother encouraged her to follow her heart. Filled with innocent dreams and faith that her hard work training to be a Prima Ballerina on New York's bright stage will lead to fortune and fame, Rita is crushed when she loses her mother and must take a job dancing in a burlesque chorus line to keep a roof over her head. Witnessing a brutal murder is the last straw. The police promise to keep her safe, but Rita has learned to be a realist. Determined to escape the Irish gang that wants her dead and start a new life for herself, Rita heads to Colorado Territory as a mail-order bride. Jack Colton struck gold in his Central City mine, but the dark recesses of the mine mirror the lonely, dark places in his heart. He longs for a wife and family, but the only women in town interested in a hard former soldier like him aren't really interested in him at all. Tired of being pursued for his newfound wealth, Jack decides to take a chance on a mail-order bride from New York. She's supposed to be petite and beautiful, a dancer who will bring color and warmth into his cold life. Sparks fly when they meet, both hopeful for a bright future. But murder is a poison and it followed Rita all the way from New York. Jack thought his killing days were over, but when an assassin arrives to destroy everything Jack will stop at nothing to protect his new wife...no matter the cost.
From a USA Today Bestselling Author Her Bachelor Cowboy Billionaire He had given up all hope of ever finding true love until he met her. Despite the age gap between them, their connection was undeniable. He was a billionaire entrepreneur and she was an independent, beautiful and smart woman. Whenever they touched, electricity surged through them both. He wanted to keep her all to himself so he whisked her away to his ranch in Montana to show her that their love was meant to be. Would she accept the age difference and fall in love with him? He hoped he could prove his love to her was forever and prove that age is just a number. Tropes: insta-love, billionaire, clean and wholesome, Her Wild Cowboy Billionaire In the quiet solitude of a Montana ranch, Willow Adams seeks refuge from a perilous reality. A compassionate nurse and devoted single mother, her life takes a sinister turn when a simple act of kindness transforms into a nightmarish obsession. Fleeing the clutches of a dangerous stalker, Willow embraces the sanctuary of a remote ranch. Enter Travis Morgan, a rugged bronc rider and billionaire CEO recovering from a rodeo injury. Despite the shadows that haunt Willow's past, an undeniable connection sparks between them. Cautious yet drawn to Travis's strength, Willow battles the fear that her relentless pursuer could shatter the fragile peace she seeks. Travis, determined to shield Willow and her daughter from imminent danger, grapples with an adversary hidden in the shadows. As their bond deepens, so does the peril that surrounds them. Can Travis safeguard their newfound love, or will the relentless stalker's obsession unravel everything they've painstakingly built? Tropes: Billionaire, clean and wholesome, rodeo, romantic suspense, insta-love, protector, damsel in distress
When Nan Mooney was seven years old, she sat in her grandmother May-May's living room to watch her first horse race ... And so began a turbulent romance between a woman and a sport. Part memoir, part journey into the compelling world of Thoroughbred horse racing, My Racing Heart gallops headlong into the wild culture and fabulous creatures that rise up around a racetrack. Nan Mooney looks at the horses, jockeys, and trainers; the gambling and corruption; and racing's age-old history and forever offbeat society. From the dusty backstretch at a small-town track to the stands at magnificent Churchill Downs, Nan Mooney captures the risks and the glory, the excitement and the passion, for horse lovers, sports fans, and anyone who has ever craved a place to run wild.
