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Royal Atlas by H.J. Bellus
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsLove struck me at the early age of five. The boy turned into a man, and I fell even deeper. Guy Webb had no idea my fragile heart belonged to him for so many years. He was too busy being my brother’s best friend and a star on the football field. He was my daydream, and consumed every single thought, but he was always one step from my reach. Beartooth Ranch was our home...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
The Baddest Virgin in Texas by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJessi Brand decided she wanted Lash Monroe. He was the man she'd saved herself for. But this male was going to need some convincing - Lash had vowed never to settle down - but he couldn't get Jessi out of his mind. And he couldn't resist her tempting offer. But when he discovered Jessi was pregnant with his child, everything changed. -
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Wyatt & Weston by Cassie Lein, Alisha Williams
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWild Thorn Ranch was supposed to be my honeymoon; my time to relax and forget about my big city life and the man I was arranged to marry. That all changed when I found out my so-called husband was cheating on me. No real loss, seeing how I’m only married to him out of obligation, not love... -
Naughty List Cowboy by Hope Ford
Dear Santa,. I’ve been nice, and what I’d like more than anything… is a cowboy from your naughty list. One that loves his ranch and family too. He’s protective of the ones he loves and honest to a fault. He doesn’t care what anyone thinks; he just does what he thinks is right. One that cusses a little too much. He’s grumpy and set in his ways... -
Hero for the Holidays by Maisey Yates
This Christmas, could the cowboy from her past unlock the key to her future? When Landry King shows up at Four Corners Ranch with Lila, the teenage daughter no one ever knew he had, it sets the gossip mill churning. Landry’s daughter has lost her adoptive parents and is in desperate need of a new family...Categorized as:
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Her Cowboy Daddies by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat’s every cowgirl’s dream? Two wild stallions that can’t get enough. How about a hot older boss - and his equally s*xy best friend? I got my dream job at a gorgeous Texas ranch. And I had to thank my lucky stars. Then I met my dream men. .. Travis: Exciting. Wild. And dangerous. Adam: Stoic. Patient. And tough. And, it seems their desire has no limits. But between days working on the ranch…... -
Obsessed Cowboy (Whiskey Run: Cowboys Love Curves) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s the preacher’s daughter and she’s off limits. I’m an over-the-top, obsessed cowboy. I can lasso wild horses, loose cows and the orneriest of bulls. .. but I can’t seem to catch the curvy Janie Bradshaw. She’s too young and she’s way too good for the likes of this ol’ cowboy, but I can’t stop thinking about her. She has more curves than some men would know what to do with. But not me...Categorized as:
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Testing Limits by Emma Creed
Join these dark, dirty, and corrupt cowboys on the Carson’s ranch. Where boundaries are pushed, laws are broken and limits get tested…. Life on the Carson Ranch is never boring. We have secrets to unearth and scores to settle. What I’m about to do is gonna cause us a whole heap of fresh trouble. The Masons are my family's biggest rivals. They play dirty and don’t like to lose...Categorized as:
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A Christmas Nanny for the Cowboy by Mia Brody
Gruff cowboy seeks nanny for hire. Must love babies, flannel, and kissing under the mistletoe. Micah. I didn’t ask Santa for a baby for Christmas. But the precious bundle that was left on my doorstep needs me and I won’t let her down. Problem is I can’t run the Christmas tree ranch and care for a little one. So I ask Santa to send me a nanny for Christmas who can help me with my new daughter...Categorized as:
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Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsAfter years spent on ranches around Los Angeles, Clay Tahoma is delighted to be Virgin River's new veterinary assistant. The secluded community's wild beauty tugs at his Navajo roots, and he's been welcomed with open arms by everyone in town—everyone except Lilly Yazhi... -
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... -
Bucked by Shaw Hart, Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI have a secret. I’m Kentucky Derby royalty and I am absolutely terrified of horses. It started after I was bucked off as a teen. I was injured and when I left the hospital and went back home to my dad’s ranch, I refused to go anywhere near the barns or animals. Now that his health is deteriorating though, I know that it’s time for me to face my fears so that I can take over for him...Categorized as:
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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... -
On My Own by Lara Jones
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Ménage Erotic Contemporary Ménage à Trois Romance, MFM, HEA]. When ranchers Clay and Royce Jacobson noticed a young beautiful woman and her small son sitting across the room, they are immediately drawn to her, and they feel the instant possessive attraction that they know will change their lives... -
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...Categorized as:
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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... -
Never Marry a Cowboy by Lorraine Heath
Sensitive and lovely Ashton Robertson fell in love with Kit Montgomery the moment she first laid eyes on him. Four years later, her most cherished dream has come true: the rakish English aristocrat is her husband, if only for a brief time... -
Outsider by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsFormer black ops CIA operative Colby Lane, now retired from his wild years as a mercenary, has found his new calling as assistant chief of security for the mammoth Ritter Oil Corporation. But the past is never far behind...Categorized as:
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Carrera's Bride by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBut there was one woman who could see beyond Marcus Carrera's notorious reputation and imposing stature to the gruffly tender man inside. And their destinies collided when Delia Mason was unexpectedly swept up in the kind of trouble only a man of mystery like Carrera could resolve— if he chose to step out of his dangerous social circle. Would he leave it all behind to make Delia his bride? -
Nelson's Brand: A Heartfelt Western Romance Novel by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA gentle ex-missionary and a daredevil rancher fight to overcome their haunted pasts in this opposites-attract romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer! Hidden away from the world, Allison Hathoway is a woman with a heavy past. A former missionary, her life took a tragic turn when she was taken captive with her now-deceased parents in Central America...Categorized as:
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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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Rawhide and Lace by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhen Erin left Ty Wade so long ago, she'd vowed never to return. Because of him she'd wrecked her car, her career, and lost his baby. Once a famous model clad in silk and lace, Erin could hardly face the task of mending the tattered pieces of her life. And now Ty wanted her back. Without her, jobs would be lost. The future of the Staghorn Ranch depended on her return...Categorized as:
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Her Relentless Cowboy by Cameron Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's love at first sight. .. for Knox. Teagan needs a little more convincing, but he's up for the challenge. Knox: I can’t believe my best friend is a total teddy bear over his new wife. I never thought I’d see the day. I don’t know if I’ll ever find a love like that… And then I see her...Categorized as:
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A Man of Means by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the moment rancher Rey Hart first set eyes on Meredith Johns, he was mesmerized by the lovely young woman... -
Callaghan's Bride by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsRugged as an oak, moody as a thundercloud, rancher Callaghan Hart awed women and intimidated men. So how could one scrappy little readhead nearly bring Callaghan to his knees? Easy! Tess Brady, the ranch's new housekeeper, was soft as a kitten. Dewy as springtime. And secretly sweet on big, bad Callaghan. Which drove the hardened loner mad...Categorized as:
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The Wedding in White by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHE WAS HER SECRET LOVE…. Sweet, gentle schoolteacher Natalie Brock's life changed forever when handsome rancher Mack Killain's masterful kisses gave her a tantalizing taste of love. Ever since that first awakening, Natalie knew Mack was the only man for her. Trouble was, the rough-edged loner had sworn off marriage�especially to an innocent like her�and told her so on more than one occasion... -
Long, Tall Texans: Bentley by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDon’t miss this fan-favorite tale of love on the range from. New York Times. beststselling author Diana Palmer, originally published in 2010 as. Tough to Tame. Gruff Dr. Bentley Rydel tends some of the sickest animals in Jacobsville, Texas... -
Beloved by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"No woman will ever be allowed within striking distance of my heart! ". --Simon Hart, iron-hearted, insufferably stubborn Long, Tall Texan. He'd sworn off romantic entanglements forever. But every man had a weakness, and his was the beautiful, beguiling Tira Beck... -
Cowboy Wild by Maisey Yates
Hunter McCloud is the wildest cowboy of all…until he meets the one woman even more untamed than him…. After growing up around Hunter McCloud, Elsie Garrett considers herself immune to his particular brand of cowboy. Her brother’s best friend is too big, too broad, too everything for comfort...Categorized as:
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Wild Ride Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe's come back to Copper Ridge, Oregon, to keep a promise—even if it means losing his heart…. Putting down roots in Copper Ridge was never Alex Donnelly's intention. But if there's one thing the ex-military man knows, it's that life rarely unfolds as expected. If it did, his best friend and brother-in-arms would still be alive...Categorized as:
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The Rawhide Man by Diana Palmer
IT WAS A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. .. But convenient for whom? Jude Langston had practically kidnapped Bess White and brought her to his San Antonio ranch. It wasn't that he'd wanted her so desperately--he didn't even like Bess. No, Jude's cool green eyes were firmly fixed on the shares of his company that she'd inherited. Bess had always thought of Jude as the Rawhide Man--lean and rough...Categorized as:
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Wild Heart by Lietha Wards
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsColton Hartley was the youngest of the three Hartley men and possibly the most rowdy, and to the opposite sex, the most gorgeous. In the past six months his behaviour had been getting worse and those who loved him, didn't know how to help. Colt had a secret and it had long ebony hair and grey eyes. No matter how hard he tried Elaina wouldn't give him the time of day... -
Bred by the Cowboy by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy sister’s best friend is off-limits. I’ve been gone from the ranch for four years. When I come home to take over, the last thing I expect is to see Dolly Dean all grown up. My sister’s best friend has been through hell and back, yet somehow this curvy beauty queen is still standing, wearing those sparkly cowboy boots and a short-ass denim dress...Categorized as:
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Emmett by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSingle dad Emmett Deverell thought moving to Jacobsville, Texas, would mean "quality time" with his children. Then he realized the truth-his kids were uncontrollable! He knew the three little rapscallions needed a woman's influence. But the only female available was Melody Cartman. .. and Emmett trusted her about as far as he could throw her. Melody's new charges were a force to be reckoned with... -
Cold Heart, Warm Cowboy by Caitlin Crews
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA game of pretend with the highest stakes of all in the latest novel of breathtaking romance from USA Today bestselling author Caitlin Crews. Ty Everett ran off to the rodeo when he turned eighteen and has been riding bulls ever since. .. until his last fall causes partial amnesia and he must return to Cold River Ranch to figure out what comes next...Categorized as:
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Texas Born by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTheir love was born in Texas. .. Gabriel Brandon had been her hero ever since she was a girl and he'd rescued her, an orphan, from sure ruin. And Michelle Godrey had loved him forever, the mysterious rancher with the dark eyes, her protector and guardian angel. Now she'd blossomed into a woman... -
Untamed by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTHE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IS THE ONLY ONE SHE WANTS…. Stanton Rourke lives life on the edge. The steely mercenary is a menace 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...Categorized as:
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Beloved by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 21 ratings"No woman will ever be allowed within striking distance of my heart! ". --Simon Hart, iron-hearted, insufferably stubborn Long, Tall Texan. He'd sworn off romantic entanglements forever. But every man had a weakness, and his was the beautiful, beguiling Tira Beck...Categorized as:
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Willow by Norah Hess
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen Willow Ames left El Paso to meet her new employer, she never expected he would be the arrogant, darkly handsome cowboy who'd propositioned her just the night before. As virile and dangerous as the flashy black stallion he rode, Jules Asher aroused her fury. .. and her senses... -
In Love With A Cowboy: A Curvy Girl and Her Dad's Best Friend by Hope Ford
In Love With A Cowboy – A Curvy Girl and Her Dad’s Best Friend. Knox Dude Ranch 2. Jacob. Our chef had to leave, and we were left in a bind. My best friend of twenty years offered for his daughter, that just graduated from culinary school, to come and help us out. She’s no longer the little pudgy girl with pigtails that ran around on my ranch. Now she is a grown, curvy, beautiful woman... -
Snow Kisses by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLove is right around the snowy bend in two classic Diana Palmer Christmas stories. Two unforgettable heroines might just find passion, redemption and happily-ever-after in their stockings this year…. Snow Kisses—When former model Abby Shane returns home to the Big Sky country she's always loved, she is a pale shadow of her former self... -
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Passion Flower by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWorking for the Circle C Ranch is a far cry from the very smart, very successful New York design firm Jenny had been with--but it's a job. She's been warned about rancher Rett Culhane, and with good cause. Because if Rett really knew her, he'd discover she's everything he doesn't want in a woman. But Jenny knows that Rett is everything she wants in a man. -
Man of Ice by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIce Man: Dawson Rutherford, our 100th Silhouette hero! His scheme: Plan a mock engagement to help secure the land he so desperately needed...Categorized as:
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Cattleman's Pride (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer
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The Maverick by Diana Palmer
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTEXAS MYSTERY MAN . .. Always in the middle of trouble, be it during roundup or at Jacobsville county dances, Harley Fowler emerges unscathed. Until he meets whirlwind, top-notch investigator Alice Jones, who is trying to solve a murder involving the one family Harley doesn't want to talk about --- his own. Suddenly he's in the midst of mayhem --- and all he can think about is protecting Alice... -
Once Touched by Laura Moore
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor fans of Linda Lael Miller and Diana Palmer comes Laura Moore’s breathtaking final installment in her Silver Creek contemporary romance series. The youngest of the three Knowles siblings, Quinn has in her blood the love of the land and its beautiful creatures... -
The Makings of a Good Man by Lietha Wards
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBeth Winters had a secret. Something that she couldn't share with anyone, but when they moved to a small town in Montana, it was in jeopardy of being known, especially when her father forced her to take a job with a local cattleman. Marshal Davis had the way of finding the truth in anything, and his attraction to Beth made him more determined to get to the bottom of things.
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