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Crazy Heifer by Lani Lynn Vale
I fell in love with his rope skills. I stayed because somehow he took hold of my heart and made it his. Callum Valentine didn’t mean to eavesdrop. Then again? When a man is calling a woman fat right in front of your table, it’s kind of hard not to intervene. Especially when the town’s most beautiful creature ever is the one being called fat. Desi just wants to be left alone... -
Gabriel: A Young Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe's a father's rights advocate lawyer with a sweet little girl. She's fighting for her own daughter. Can Gabe and Hilde find happily-ever-after when they're at such odds with one another? Gabe Young is splitting his time between Jackson Hole and Coral Canyon, where he's opened up a second branch of his family law firm... -
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The Outlaw's Claim: A Passionate Western Romance by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThese friends with benefits are about to become parents…and all bets are off! A Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws story from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson. From friends to lovers to…. having a baby? Maverick Outlaw is a man who knows his own mind—and he knew from the beginning that a fling with longtime friend Sapphire Bordella would be more than just sizzling, mind-blowing sex...Categorized as:
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Faking Mr. Right by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Let's make this fun and really give them something to talk about. ". Levi's nothing like I remembered. Once the nerd from school two years my junior. Desperately trying to hide his crush. Now he's built like a stallion. Tall enough to tower any man. And pulls off a flannel shirt like no mountain man I know. But there lies a scorned heart in his chest. Jaded and broken...Categorized as:
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Sin With Me by Brooke Montgomery
A hidden identities stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a girl who wakes up married in Vegas to her ex-boyfriend’s twin brother…. From the moment he calls the crisis hotline, I'm drawn to his voice. As I help him through his darkest moments, we slowly get to know each other. The more he needs me, the more I need him, too...Categorized as:
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Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard
Mackenzie's Pleasure. Navy SEAL Zane Mackenzie was a pro. No mission had ever gotten the better of him—until now. Saving the ambassador's gorgeous daughter, Barrie Lovejoy, had been textbook—except for their desperate night of passion. And though his job as a soldier had ended with her freedom, his duties as a husband had only just begun...Categorized as:
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The Brawl by Willa Nash, Devney Perry
A small town, single parent romance from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry. On Ronan Thatcher’s first week in Montana, he spots the most beautiful woman in the world. Love at first sight? Nah. He doesn’t believe in love. But he wouldn’t mind a date or two with the local beauty. Ronan is the type of man who gets what he wants, and he wants Larke Hale...Categorized as:
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House for Sale Navy SEAL Included by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s bringing a ghost town back to life…. Ten years ago, desperate to save his father’s life, Carter Elliott pulled the plug on Elliott Ridge, the failing company town owned by his family for generations. After a decade with the Navy SEALs, he’s back to resurrect it so he can bring his father home. He’s ready to start a family of his own, too, but first he’ll need a wife... -
Spill the Sweet Tea by Lyra Parish
Some describe me as a quirky, free-spirited journalist who charges her crystals by moonlight. They’re not wrong. My instincts ensure I know everything that goes on in my small town. And not much surprises me. But when the man who destroyed my heart returns to care for his family’s business, I’m shaken to the core... -
Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMarry—or else. Navy SEAL Brian Lake is out of luck. Going rogue on his last mission landed him on a fast track out of the Navy—years too soon to have saved up enough money to buy the ranch he’s always wanted. Without a career—or the cash to start over—Brian’s options are few, until Army general Augustus Reed steps in with an intriguing new mission—a permanent one...Categorized as:
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Full Circle by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFirst comes love. Then comes marriage. Now? The baby carriage. Garrett and Hannah Thompson have a lot going on. They have a baby on the way, Garrett’s on tour, and Hannah’s enjoying being a wife and a soon-to-be mother. But with them nothing is ever easy. Paparazzi still want the inside scoop, Jared and Shell still have issues, and there’s her pesky record company that they have to deal with... -
Isabella by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOne year ago Isabella Mitchell moved to Kentucky to live with her cousin Noah. Like her mother at her age, Isabella is drawn to men she shouldn’t be with. When she travels back to North Carolina to see her parents, she and her ex have a one-night stand. She knows they are through, but sometimes what happens in the bedroom doesn’t always stay in the bedroom... -
Issued to the Bride: One Sniper by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSniper Hunter Powell thought he lost everything when he took the rap for a crime he didn't commit in order to save a friend. Now he's got a chance to redeem himself. There's only one catch--he has to leave the military, settle down on a Montana ranch--and marry a woman he's never met before...Categorized as:
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Protective: A Curvy Girl, Age Gap, Mail Order Mountain Man Romance by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan this older mountain man find love on a blind date? Heather. I’m not the kind of girl that uses dating sites. I want an old-fashioned kind of love. The kind you find when you least expect it. So, how did I end up here? An exclusive blind date ranch that specializes in forever. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a horrid experience... -
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Romancing the Cowboy (Galentine's Getaway) by Nichole Rose
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen this older cowboy rescues a hot mess author from a crazy bull, she learns a whole lot more than she anticipated. If growly cowboys, sassy heroines, and laugh-out-loud comedy make your heart pitter-patter, you'll love Cord and Cassia's steamy-sweet story! Spying on a bossy cowboy lands this hot mess romance author in hot water. Cassia Murphy. I'm used to getting fan mail from readers... -
Lone Star Husband by Kat Baxter
A Fake Marriage, Husky Man/Curvy Girl Romance. Harrison. Eight months ago I married a stranger to help with a “green card” situation. Now I need a wife for real to help save my family’s ranch. I’ve only met Birdie the one time, but I remember very clearly that she’s remarkably smart, adorably shy and has curves I want to spend the rest of my life exploring...Categorized as:
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Prospector's Peak by Emma Slate
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom. Wall Street Journal. and. USA Today. bestselling author Emma Slate comes the third book in the Saddles & Spurs Series. She’s a virgin who just blew up her entire life. He’s an ex-con cowboy biker who swore he’d never fall in love… until her. **Poet’s Story**.Categorized as:
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The Billionaire Falls by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsJoseph Anderson has been successful in finding brides for his two eldest sons. In this book he finds the perfect bride for his youngest son Mark. Mark has a billion dollar ranch operation that takes many employees to run successfully. He loses his cook and leaves it to his father to find a new one... -
Rocky Mountain Desire by Vivian Arend
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsBook 3 in the Six Pack Ranch series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Arend. ---------. Nothing comes easy. You've gotta work for it. Six Pack Ranch, Book 3. Matt Coleman always figured at this point in his life, he'd be settled down with a family. Since his ex split for the big city, though, no way will he give anyone else the chance to drop-kick his heart... -
The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIf Gunnery Sergeant Zane Hall wants to save his family’s ranch, he’ll need to fix up the buildings, stock the spread with cattle—and find a wife. The first two are easy with the help of his brothers, but getting hitched is proving more difficult. When he meets mountaineer Kenna North through an online ad, she seems like the perfect fit—at least in her e-mails... -
Say You Won't Let Go by Corinne Michaels
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsEmily Young had two goals in her. 1. Make it big in country music. 2. Get the hell out of Bell Buckle. She was doing it. She was on her way, until Cooper Townsend landed backstage at her show in Dallas. This gorgeous, rugged, man of few words was one cowboy she couldn’t afford to let distract her. But with his slow smile and rough hands, she just couldn’t keep away... -
Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson
Carly Adams feels as if she's been given a new lease on life. Born with a rare eye disease, she was blind until a recent operation restored her sight. Now, she's eager to experience everything the world has to offer—including the sweet talk of a handsome cowboy who rouses her with desire...Categorized as:
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Cowboys Don't Buy Their Bride at Auction by Jessie Gussman
Can love bloom between a woman who was forced to sell herself and the man who bought her to get her ranch? Roxane Rosthchild is up for auction. Well, her and her ranch. She knew it would be too much to hope for that the man who bought her would be more interested in her than in the property, and money, that came with her. But she’s been down this road before – a marriage that isn’t perfect...Categorized as:
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Lassoed Love by Ann Einerson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpicy lessons turn into undeniable chemistry, blurred lines, and broken rules between a reformed cowboy Casanova and the girl he’s secretly pined after for years in this steamy, friends-to-lovers, fake-dating, small-town romance by Ann Einerson. I wasn’t expecting to bail my little sister’s best friend out of jail. But what else could I do? I’ve wanted her for far longer than I care to admit...Categorized as:
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Firecracker by Abbi Glines
Being the second son of a mafia boss has its perks. The money and power without the pressure of running the damn thing one day. Trev Hughes was everyone’s favorite playboy. He possessed the Hughes sex appeal without the intimidating presence. The last time a gorgeous blonde walked into his life he never stood a chance. She had belonged to his older brother from the very beginning...Categorized as:
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Virgin Cowboy by Kat Baxter
Can this runaway mail order bride find forever with the husky cowboy who saves her? Josie. What kind of woman answers an ad for a mail-order bride and then backs out of the deal? A desperate one. Like me. My dad just died, leaving me alone in the world. I'm penniless and orphaned, trying to find the twin I never knew I had...Categorized as:
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The Rebel by Lena Hendrix
I was supposed to lay low while my Hollywood drama blew over. Not fall for a man with golden retriever energy who isn’t afraid to take what he wants. I was supposed to lay low while my Hollywood drama blew over. Not fall for a man with golden retriever energy who isn’t afraid to take what he wants... -
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... -
Lone Star Sheriff by Kat Baxter
Caleb. I’ve known Madison Crawford was mine since we were teenagers. Timing, circumstances, and my good manners have kept me from claiming her as my own. Now, the ex who left her at the altar is back asking for a second chance, and I’m done playing by the rules. She thinks I’m nothing more than a stick-in-the-mud, but she’s about to find out what happens when I’m not in uniform. No more Mr... -
Lone Star Best Friend by Kat Baxter
A Friends-to-lovers/Curvy Girl Romance. Johnny. Harper Rhodes and I were just kids when we promised to be each other’s first everything. I’m not sure if she thought I was kidding or lying. All I know is she’s left town because she thinks I got another woman pregnant. Little does she know I’ve been saving everything for her. Every kiss. Every touch. Every filthy-fueled fantasy... -
Tangled Up With You by Jessica Prince
My mother always gave the best advice. I just wish she had advised me to stay away from bull riders. One in particular. Connor Bennett is a walking red flag I could see coming from miles away, but I was a sucker for his rakish smile, his irresistible charm, and that world class behind always wrapped in a tight pair of Wranglers... -
Cammie by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ve always done the right thing. People expect nothing less from me. Then came medical school, deadlines, and the pressure of being the best. I became overwhelmed, seeking out alternative ways to stay on top, like extracurricular activities with my mentor. After a while my life was spinning out of control... -
Kissing Beau by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStand-alone Wishing Well, Texas romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way! Beau Briggs. Exes and weddings don't mix. I'd never been a big fan of weddings... -
Taming the Mountain Man by Mila Crawford, Aria Cole
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsElliot Shephard has made the term “reclusive mountain man” into an art form. His job as sheriff of Thickwood is vital to his desire for law and order. Life growing up was no fairytale, but it shaped him into the man he is today. He didn’t think he needed anyone, completely content living in the fringes of the mountain town with just his trusted dog for company... -
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Scars and Stripes (Heart of a Wounded Hero) by Kat Baxter
A Second Chance/Scarred Hero/Curvy Girl Romance. Wade. My career as a SEAL is over and I’ve been sent home as a half a man. I might be done with the rehabilitation program offered by the Navy, but I still need physical therapy... -
Forgotten Dreams by Natasha Madison
When the box of secrets is opened, no one is left the same. Sierra. I thought I knew who I was, until I accidentally discovered my adoring parents' biggest secret on my. twenty-fifth birthday. I am adopted. Part of me is missing, and I set out to find it. Trying to figure out the past piece by piece, I bought a little fixer-upper in the small town I was. given up in. Old lies will come out...Categorized as:
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A Rancher's Song by Vivian Arend
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan love help a champion bull rider face his fears and find his future? Welcome to Heart Falls, a new series from New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend. Ivy Field 's heart nearly broke when she left Heart Falls, but her high school sweetheart insisted she follow-through on her dream of becoming a teacher... -
Man's Best Friend: A Fake Relationship/Husky Man-Curvy Girl Romance (Love At First Bark) by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Fake Relationship/Husky Man-Curvy Girl Romance. Beckett. I’m not good with first impressions, especially if the person I’m trying to impress is a gorgeous woman who our mutual friends are sure is my “perfect woman. ” So when I bungle my blind date with the curvy bombshell, I’m sure I’ve missed my one shot...Categorized as:
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Riding Hot: Rugged Mountain MC by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCan this older mountain biker find love with the off-limits daughter of a rival gang? Romeo. I’m not a good man. I lie. I steal. And on occasion, I hurt people. But when I see Piper, I can’t take my eyes off her. She may be off limits , but love knows no bounds . And I’ll do whatever it takes to make her mine . Piper. Romeo is zero percent good for me. He runs with a rival gang. He’s way too old...Categorized as:
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Riding Wild by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Age Gap, Curvy Girl, Enemies to Lovers, Mountain Man Romance. Can this older mountain biker find love with a curvy, smart-mouthed waitress? Axel. Dating is for young people. The small talk, the awkward conversation, the compromise. It's all exhausting and I don't have the capacity for it. So a dating site is the way to go ,. and this one guarantees marriage or money back...Categorized as:
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Redeemed Cowboy by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about a frumpy administrative assistant with a secret crush that discovers sometimes even playboy cowboys can change their ways. Mia. I’ve always been the ugly duckling. I never expected my Prince Charming to be wearing Wranglers and dusty cowboy boots. Crushing on one of my hot cowboy bosses isn’t smart...Categorized as:
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Layton by Hadley Finn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWide receiver Layton Ranger is an NFL star. Rule number one in my job as the team’s physical therapist is not to fraternize with the players. I broke that rule, and, boy, was it worth it. But if the team finds out, heads will roll—namely mine. No way will a first-round draft pick and Rookie of the Year be cut for jumping between the sheets with someone replaceable like me...Categorized as:
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Snowed In With the Mountain Man: A Sweet Small-Town Romance by Sophia Quinn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat will it take to crack the city girl's armor? This gruff mountain man is about to find out. .. Dahlia O'Sullivan's trip to the small town of Aspire was never supposed to last this long. She should be back to her real life in New York City, not trapped on a ranch with the newfound sisters who call her 'the dragon' when they think she can't hear. Not that Dahlia cares what they think... -
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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Craved By The Cowboy (Roping Her Curves) by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI hate to lose and losing her is not an option. I’m a first place bull-riding legend and I’m about to take my last ride. Late nights, anything-goes-women, and broken bones has taken its toll and I’m wanting something more. I’m ready to retire, fix up my neglected ranch and then find a woman to cuddle next to me each night. But plans get hit by the horns when my last ride doesn’t go as expected...Categorized as:
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Claiming Her Forever by Alexis Winter
I’m not Mr. Settle-Down-and-Start-a-Family. Tried it. Failed at it. Don’t want it again. I like my solitary life in the mountains. I mind my business and I keep to myself. I learned the hard way that life ain’t easy or fair. One minute you think you’ve got it all figured out and the next, you find your wife in your bed with your own best friend... -
Double Trouble by C.P. Smith, Julia Goda
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWARNING: Author believes in soul mates and insta-love. Proceed with caution if you're not a romantic at heart. Book #2 in the Wallflower Series. (Not A Standalone). “ ’Tis better to never have loved and lost than to live with the regret of your stupidity. ” ~ Sienna Miller, Wallflower. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, or in this case, Wallflowers to behave. Then again . . -
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Lone Star Boss by Kat Baxter
An Age-Gap/Forced Proximity Curvy Girl Romance. Quinn. The minute I see Amber fending off handsy customers at the small-town diner, I know she needs protection. So I do the only logical thing, I bring her home to be my live-in housekeeper and cook. She’s too young and innocent for me, but every day is a battle not to claim her...Categorized as:
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Midnight Confessions by Tory Baker
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAmos Ellison never imagined he’d fall for his sister’s quiet best friend, but that’s exactly what’s happening. Genevieve has always been a mystery to him--her shyness turning every encounter into a silent puzzle. When Amos is near, she retreats, leaving him questioning if he’s done something wrong. Her nervousness is enough to give this cowboy a complex. Fate has other plans...
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