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The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch: Books 1-3 by Shanae Johnson
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThree SWEET Marriage of Convenience Western Romances in ONE Boxset! If you believe in heroes… If you know that the power of love will heal all wounds… Then you’ll love these light-hearted, clean and wholesome romances of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love... -
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Austin by Linda Lael Miller
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratings#1 New York Times bestseller Linda Lael Miller brings you the next installment in her unforgettable McKettricks of Texas series. The three McKettrick brothers meet their matches in the three Remington sisters, and now it's Austin's turn… World champion rodeo star Austin McKettrick finally got bested by an angry bull... -
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![The Rancher Returns by Brenda Jackson]()
The Rancher Returns by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDiscover New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson's The Westmoreland Legacy—a navy SEAL returns to his ranch…and finds irresistible desire! Returning from active duty to find his ranch being dug up by a beautiful stranger isn't the homecoming navy SEAL Gavin Blake expected. Layla Harris is convinced there's buried treasure on his land... -
![A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss by Stephanie Rowe]()
A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe returns to Rogue Valley, Wyoming, where a missed opportunity for love a decade ago is given a second chance. It's been four years since Steen Stockton has been able to see the sky without having to look through steel bars. Betrayal got him locked up, and it shut down his heart forever.. -
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![Finding Dandi by Sable Hunter]()
Finding Dandi by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLOVE IS PATIENT. LOVE IS KIND. Lucas thinks he has his life mapped out until fate throws a curvy little dancer in his lap. Soon he finds that it will take more than success or status to make him happy – it will take Dandi. LOVE IS NOT RUDE, IT IS NOT SELF-SEEKING, LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS Dandi can’t change her past, but she can keep from hurting Lucas... -
![The Cowboy Rescues a Bride by Cora Seton]()
The Cowboy Rescues a Bride by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNed Matheson is sharing a house with the woman he loves, but he can’t kiss her, or even touch her. In fact, she can barely look him in the face. He knows he needs to be patient; Fila Sahar has been to hell and back as a captive of the Taliban for over a decade. Now she’s safely back on American soil, but her fears hem her in so tightly, she might as well be a prisoner again... -
![Justice Inked by Olivia Jaymes]()
Justice Inked by Olivia Jaymes
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSheriff Dare Turner is known for his ever-present scowl and general bad mood. Between a teenage sister who thinks she’s all grown up and a killer on the loose he doesn’t have much to smile about these days. He simply doesn’t have time for fun and games. Rayne Dunn is half free spirit and half workaholic... -
![The Cowboy's Fake Wife by Janalyn Knight]()
The Cowboy's Fake Wife by Janalyn Knight
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen rancher Dillan Mandell offers to let the new female doc in town put her mobile home on his ranch, he has no idea what life has in store for him.Heather Cain, sleepless for months due to her neighbors’ barking dogs, can’t wait for the peace and solitude that the handsome cowboy has promised her... -
![All She Ever Dreamed by Robin Lee Hatcher]()
All She Ever Dreamed by Robin Lee Hatcher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dream sometimes comes at great cost.Betrothed in a sensible match, even if the man isn’t the love she’s always imagined, Sarah McNeal relies on the advice her late grandmother gave as well as her own common sense. Dreams of a mysterious European count who rides in and sweeps her off her feet are the stuff of girlhood. And she’s a woman now... -
![How To Rope A Rich Cowboy by Anya Summers]()
How To Rope A Rich Cowboy by Anya Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsColt Anderson is burned out. Every part of his daily life has become a tedious chore. He cannot remember the last time he took a day off or, better yet, felt a woman’s willing surrender. And it’s just his luck that on his first day off in ages, he runs into a sexy squatter on his property, never expecting that single interaction would alter the very fabric of his world... -
![His to Take by Tory Baker]()
His to Take by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’m a man who knows what he wants and what I want is Birdie. It hurt like hell to watch her leave our small town to set off and chase her college dreams. I let her go once, I’m not letting it happen again.Now she’s home for good, and I’ll stop at nothing to keep her with me, always. Even if that means tying her to me in every way possible... -
![Tillie's Little Thanksgiving by R.J. Gray]()
Tillie's Little Thanksgiving by R.J. Gray
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn the run after a late-night rescue mission takes a terrible, violent turn, Tillie finds herself in the last place she’d ever expected - Rawhide Ranch, the exclusive BDSM resort where her best friend lives. Even more surprising for Tillie is the way Trey, head of security for the ranch, immediately takes her under his wing. And over his knee... -
![Long, Tall Texans by Diana Palmer]()
Long, Tall Texans by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsETHAN Arabella Craig was eighteen when Ethan Hardeman first opened her eyes to passion…and then turned around and married another woman. Four years later, tragedy brings Ethan, still just as tall and handsome, but newly divorced and bitter, back into her life. He runs his family's cattle empire with an iron hand, yet he refuses to loosen his grip on the reins holding back his heart...Categorized as:
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![A Vivacious Little Valentine by Meredith O' Reilly]()
A Vivacious Little Valentine by Meredith O' Reilly
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlways on the outside looking in.At least, that's how Quinn Barkley feels, living and working at Rawhide Ranch, surrounded by men and women who have found their perfect match.Then Ryder Moore shows up, and for the first time in years, Quinn finds herself believing she can have everything she's ever dreamed of. The sweet, loving Daddy her heart needs.. -
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![A Christmas Bride for the Cowboy by Mia Brody]()
A Christmas Bride for the Cowboy by Mia Brody
Grumpy cowboy seeks Mrs. Claus. Must love tattoos, beards, and sitting on Santa’s lap.WestI’ve been helping out my folks at the Kringle Christmas Tree Ranch my whole life. I’m what my mama calls “not particularly sociable”. That’s a nice way of saying “he’s a grumpy cowboy”.When a health scare forces my dad to slow down, it’s up to me to step into the big red suit and jolly demeanor... -
![Picnic in Someday Valley: A Heartwarming Texas Love Story (A Honey Creek Novel) by Jodi Thomas]()
Picnic in Someday Valley: A Heartwarming Texas Love Story (A Honey Creek Novel) by Jodi Thomas
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe charming and uplifting new novel from the legendary author of dozens of unforgettable romances! Travel to the small town of Honey Creek where ties run deep and happiness is just around the next river bend… Marcie Latimer longs to run away from Someday Valley—especially since her ex-boyfriend spun a web of lies that almost led to tragedy in neighboring Honey Creek... -
![True Love Cowboy by Jennifer Ryan]()
True Love Cowboy by Jennifer Ryan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan is known for her cowboy heroes, strong-willed heroines, and powerful love stories. Always page-turning, her western set romances are perfect for fans of Diana Palmer, BJ Daniels, and Linda Lael Miller.Cowboys live by their word, their wits, and their loyalty... -
![Montana Cowboy Bride by Jane Porter]()
Montana Cowboy Bride by Jane Porter
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBriar Phillips was thrilled to finally find her half-brother but it's been far from smooth sailing. Single and pregnant—and hiding her pregnancy—Briar retreats to the Sundowner Ranch to figure out her next steps but isn't greeted with open arms. Older brother Cade Hunt assigns her to the kitchen and warns every ranch hand to stay away from her...Categorized as:
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![Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey]()
Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey
Once Upon A Time...In a rustic Mississippi tavern, a beautiful exiled princess was forced to dance for the pleasure of others unaware of her regal birthright...and infuriated by a magnificent golden-eyed devil who crossed an ocean to possess her. From A Far Off Land... A bold and brazen prince came to America to claim his promised bride... -
![Lawless by Diana Palmer]()
Lawless by Diana Palmer
Five years ago, Judd Dunn, a hard-edged Texas Ranger, put Christabel Gaines's father behind bars where he belonged. But Judd's involvement in Crissy's life was far from over. With their jointly owned ranch on the verge of bankruptcy, Judd wed her in name only, promising to save their land and vowing to ignore the sexual tension between them...Categorized as:
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![Tate by Linda Lael Miller]()
Tate by Linda Lael Miller
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThere are barely enough hours for divorced dad Tate McKettrick to run the Silver Spur ranch, do the suit-and-tie thing for his business and run herd on his beloved six-year-old twin daughters. But time stands still at the sight of Libby Remington. When they were high school sweethearts, the wealthy McKettrick couldn't convince Libby he loved her. But now they're both back in Blue River, Texas...Categorized as:
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![Saddles and Sin by Lili Valente, Jessie Evans]()
Saddles and Sin by Lili Valente, Jessie Evans
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA sinfully sexy romance from NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Jessie Evans. Even sweet cowboys have a sinful side... Robert Lawson--Bubba to his friends--is six feet, four inches of tall, dark, and handsome cowboy, with a panty-melting voice and a face made to launch a country music career... -
![Heart Of Stone by Diana Palmer]()
Heart Of Stone by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHe would rescue the innocent beauty in distress...Boone Sinclair is a hard-headed, hard-hearted businessman and rancher. He has it all - except for Keely Welsh. The lovely beauty had always beguiled him...yet he was too experienced for her innocent charm. But when Keely's life is endangered by forces beyond her control, he has to protect her...Categorized as:
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![Two Texas Hearts by Jodi Thomas]()
Two Texas Hearts by Jodi Thomas
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsKora Adams doesn't believe in curses, but she has known nothing but bad luck all of her life. Until the night a handsome stranger knocks on her front door. Winter McQuillen has inherited a sprawling Texas ranch--but the only way he can claim it is to have a wife--this very night. Now, Kora has to make a choice--turn Winter out of her home or take a chance on the possibility of love... -
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![The Cowboy's Christmas Plan by Shanna Hatfield]()
The Cowboy's Christmas Plan by Shanna Hatfield
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsCadence Greer’s plans for a happy-ever-after are quickly derailed when her fiancé runs off with his secretary a week before their wedding. Homeless, jobless and jilted, she escapes to Grass Valley, Oregon, where she finds herself employed as a housekeeper and cook to seven cowboys on a sprawling ranch... -
![Suspicions by Cynthia Eden]()
Suspicions by Cynthia Eden
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone’s a suspect in the beloved third book in New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden’s The Battling McGuire Boys series, which was originally published by Harlequin Intrigue in 2015.Mark Montgomery will never forget the night Ava McGuire galloped onto his ranch terrified out of her mind. Once he’d saved his best friend’s sister from harm, the hardest part was letting her go... -
![Frontier Woman by Joan Johnston]()
Frontier Woman by Joan Johnston
The prequel to the New York Times bestseller The CowboySprawling 1840s Texas comes alive in the hands of Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of The Cowboy and The Texan... -
![A Cowboy Kind of Love: Heart of Texas by Donna Grant]()
A Cowboy Kind of Love: Heart of Texas by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWho wants to rodeo again? Jace Wilder has been rebuilding his life since the love of his life, Taryn, up and left town unexpectedly. But when she mysteriously returns, Jace’s dependable world comes crashing down. Taryn is hiding a dangerous secret, and no matter how hard he tries, Jace can’t stay away―especially when Taryn is at risk... -
![The Tiger's Woman by Celeste De Blasis]()
The Tiger's Woman by Celeste De Blasis
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSHE COULD FLEE HER PAST, BUT NOT ESCAPE IT! She called herself Mary Smith and hid her extraordinary beauty behind widow's weeds. She came to San Francisco in flight from a secret so shattering, a man so dangerous, that no disguise could long shield her. Then she met Jason Drake--The Tiger--lover, gambler, empire builder, the one man whose power offered sanctuary... -
![Cowgirl Crazy by Becky McGraw]()
Cowgirl Crazy by Becky McGraw
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCowboys are a different breed... They work hard, play hard and love harder. It's all about the ride, until the right woman makes them fall. Twyla Taylor is one frustrated cowgirl. She's not winning at barrel racing or in love. She's spent ten years nursing a crush on her brother's best friend, Ryan Easter, who thinks of her as no more than his little sister... -
![The Rancher's Wedding by Diana Palmer]()
The Rancher's Wedding by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer comes a sexy opposites attract tale of unbridled love, set against a breathtaking Colorado landscape made for happily ever after—if things don’t get too complicated . . . When a rugged Colorado rancher who’s in the red meets up with a screenwriter-turned-waitress dogged by scandal, they put their talents—and their hearts—together... -
![Green Calder Grass by Janet Dailey]()
Green Calder Grass by Janet Dailey
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJessy Niles Calder isn‘t the sort of woman to lead a man or be led by him. Headstrong and proud, with her roots stuck deep in Calder soil, she always knew that Ty Calder was the man for her, even if she had to wait for him to leave behind his loveless marriage to glamorous, poor little rich girl, Tara... -
![Welcome To My World by Sable Hunter]()
Welcome To My World by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsContinue the Hell Yeah! Series with book 14 The first time Bowie Travis Malone laid eyes on Cassie Cartwright, she knocked him for a loop. He was as drawn to her side as a moth to a flame. A green eyed angel with golden hair, she made his heart hammer in his chest and his body ache to hold her close... -
![Loving Justice: El Camino Real by Sable Hunter]()
Loving Justice: El Camino Real by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJustice King and Charlee Parker are best friends…or they were until the day her feelings changed and she fell madly, hopelessly in love with him. He didn’t feel the same way. And who could blame him? Justice King was perfect. He could have any woman he wanted. And she was just Charlee – a flat-chested tomboy with her heart in her eyes. But some things are just meant to be...Categorized as:
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![Wilde Times by Savannah Young, Karen Mueller Bryson]()
Wilde Times by Savannah Young, Karen Mueller Bryson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWILDE TIMES is the fourth and final novel in the spicy contemporary romance series about four sexy brothers, their small-town bar and their local country band. In high school, Jake Wilde was the star football player, who led his team to win the state championship... -
![Winning the Virgin: A Western Billionaire Cowboy Romance by Bella Love-Wins, Joanna Blake]()
Winning the Virgin: A Western Billionaire Cowboy Romance by Bella Love-Wins, Joanna Blake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI wanted the sassy little lady the second I first saw her. Caleb I had all the success that a self-made man like me could want. But something was still missing. Ready for a break, I returned to my hometown to find myself. And found her. Riley-Ann. The sassy, curvy bartender-slash-waitress at the local watering hole, with a body made just for me... -
![The Heartbreaker of Echo Pass by Maisey Yates]()
The Heartbreaker of Echo Pass by Maisey Yates
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan Gold Valley’s wallflower heal a damaged cowboy’s broken heart? Find out in this enthralling romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates.Shy Iris Daniels is on a mission to shake up her life. She’s sick of being underestimated, and she’s got a new business plan to prove it. The one thing she didn’t factor in is her new landlord, Griffin Chance... -
![The Rival by Maisey Yates]()
The Rival by Maisey Yates
This rugged cowboy has always been content going it alone…until he finally meets his match!Cowboy Levi Granger is his own man. He’s proud of his ranch, and he’s proud of the siblings he brought up after the devastating loss of their parents. The only thing he’s not proud of is the way the Sullivan family took advantage of him when he was struggling the most... -
![Long, Tall Texans: Boone by Diana Palmer]()
Long, Tall Texans: Boone by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsDiana Palmer delivers a classic tale of cowboy love with Long, Tall Texans: Boone (originally published Heart of Stone in 2008) Rancher Boone Sinclair is the ultimate Long, Tall Texan—reticent, noble and blessed with a Texas-size stubbornness. He’s always been beguiled by the lovely Keely Welsh, but he’s kept his distance to protect her innocence... -
![Straight Fire by Abbi Glines]()
Straight Fire by Abbi Glines
Twisted, unhinged, insane—all words used to describe Gage Presley by those closest to him. A pretty boy with a face that misleads you. He’s one of the deadliest members of The Family. Five years ago, his possessiveness and insane jealousy over a girl unleashed his crazy and in the wake of his retaliation he was given the prison or the United States Marines...Categorized as:
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![Long, Hot Texas Summer by Carolyn Brown]()
Long, Hot Texas Summer by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA sassy redhead with an axe to grind… After catching her husband kissing another woman in the barn, Loretta Sullivan Bailey left Lonesome Canyon Ranch and swore she’d never come back. But when her daughter threatens to drop out of college to become a rancher’s wife, Loretta refuses to let her baby make the same mistake she did... -
![Untamed by Diana Palmer]()
Untamed by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsStanton Rourke lives life on the edge. The steely South African mercenary is dangerous in every way…especially to Clarisse Carrington's heart. She and Rourke were playmates as children, but she's not the innocent girl he once knew. When tragedy robbed Clarisse of her entire family, her life was changed forever... -
![Heartless by Diana Palmer]()
Heartless by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAs a teenager, Gracie worshipped her stepbrother, Jason, a strong, silent young cowboy who left home early to seek his fortune. Though Gracie hadn't seen him in years, when her mother passed away, Jason ensured that Gracie would be cared for. Now the wealthy owner of Comanche Wells ranch, Jason has finally come back home, and discovered that the little girl he knew is all grown up...Categorized as:
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![Carrera's Bride by Diana Palmer]()
Carrera's Bride by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsTwo beloved Long, Tall Texans stories together in one volume! TRUE BLUE One of San Antonio's top detectives, Rick Marquez, has never met a case he couldn't solve or a woman he couldn't charm...Categorized as:
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![Montana Sunset by Lietha Wards]()
Montana Sunset by Lietha Wards
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMeagan was running from her mother and stepfather, trying to stay invisible, but when she ended up working as a groom on a cattle ranch, she caught the attention of Adam Wightman. Although she was deeply attracted to him, she just couldn't get involved for secrets of her own. Adam came from a long line of cowboys...Categorized as:
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![Wyoming Homecoming by Diana Palmer]()
Wyoming Homecoming by Diana Palmer
New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's dramatic tale of an embittered small-town sheriff as he comes face to face with the woman who has haunted his dreams for years... -
![Cowboy Justice by Melissa Cutler]()
Cowboy Justice by Melissa Cutler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTransforming their parents' rundown ranch in Catcher Creek, New Mexico, into a tourist destination is the toughest challenge the three Sorentino sisters ever faced. But now one of them has another fight on her hands—to keep from falling for the sexy town sheriff—again… Rachel Sorentino has spent her whole life protecting her siblings from trouble—only to run headlong into it herself... -
![The Officer and the Traveler by Rose Gordon]()
The Officer and the Traveler by Rose Gordon
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrayson Montgomery has just let his mouth get him into trouble again-quite literally. Being promptly informed that he must either marry the young lady he was caught with in a scandalous embrace or face a possible seven years of hard labor, Gray makes the obvious choice to marry her. It'll just be a marriage of circumstance with no chance of either getting hurt... -
![Lassoed by Vanessa Vale]()
Lassoed by Vanessa Vale
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSam and Ashe didn't believe in love at first sight. They didn't understand how the men who'd been spurred, wrangled, tangled and even hitched to the other Steele heiresses fell so hard, so fast. Until now. One look at Natalie and Sam and Ashe are ruined for all other women. But she's not easy to tame. They'll need to lasso more than just her heart in order to make her theirs once and for all... -
![Homeplace by Dorothy Garlock]()
Homeplace by Dorothy Garlock
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHOMEPLACE... is the story of Ana, a stranger on a lonesome Iowa farm, a young woman struggling to raise her late stepdaughter's child in a farmhouse filled with danger. There is Esther, the child's crazed aunt, and dark secrets and memories lurking in every corner. And there is Owen, the child's father, the master of the house--and the man awakening new passions in Ana..
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