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There I find Peace by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHe's steady and serious, the head of his family. She's a struggling single mom who just left her husband and is trying to make a life for her two daughters. Will love find them in Strawberry Sands?When Matt Landry sees a woman with two little girls and a broken down car, of course he stops to help... -
The Guardian by Dee Henderson
A federal judge has been murdered. There is only one witness, and an assassin wants her dead. U.S. Marshall Marcus O'Malley thought he knew the risks of the assignment . . . but he was wrong. Introducing the O'Malleys, an inspirational group of seven, all abandoned or orphaned as teens, who have made the choice to become a loyal and committed family... -
The Blessing of Babies by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsDon't miss out on a single moment of the Glover family saga in this bridge story linking Ward and Judge's love stories!The Glovers love God, country, dogs, horses, and family. Not necessarily in that order... -
Just a Cowboy's Shotgun Wedding by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter her husband died, leaving her with six kids to raise on her own, Piper Hughes struggles to hold everything together on a hairdresser's small wage. She has no hope of expanding her two bedroom ranch house and doesn't want to rely on the charity of the town, either... -
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Mackenzie's Heroes: Mackenzie's Pleasure / Mackenzie's Magic by Linda Howard
Mackenzie's Pleasure Navy SEAL Zane Mackenzie is a pro. No mission has ever gotten the better of him…until now. Saving the ambassador's gorgeous daughter, Barrie Lovejoy, is textbook—except for their desperate night of passion. Though his job as a soldier ends with her freedom, he would sooner die than let the enemy harm the mother of his child... -
Sign of Seven trilogy by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsNora Roberts presents a collection that includes all three novels in her Sign of Seven Trilogy—a compelling paranormal romance series about three brothers bound by fate, blood, and a timeless enemy.In the town of Hawkins Hollow, every seven years, on the seventh day of the seventh month, strange things happen... -
High Stakes Deception by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFormer Texas Ranger and rodeo champion Ainsley Tatum will do whatever is necessary to figure out the truth surrounding her brother’s death in a terrorist bombing fifteen years ago. When her boss at Vanishing Ranch hands her the opportunity to find answers, Ainsley is all in—except for one caveat... -
His Seventh Stop by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHe's a seasoned cowboy on a delivery mission. She's a resilient hobby farm owner braving the winter storm. Can Keith and Lindsay forge a bond in the heart of a tempest and find love in the calm that follows?Keith Whettstein is no stranger to life's challenges - a seasoned cowboy from the renowned Hammond Family Farm, he's weathered his fair share of trials... -
Lethal Betrayal by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEmily Holcomb never thought working for a nonprofit would endanger her life. But when she’s abducted by ruthless men, it’s clear someone has an agenda they don’t want exposed. She manages to escape, only to find herself at the mercy of another man. But is he her oasis or a deadly mirage?Former Mexican federal police commander Mateo Garcia wants to leave his painful past behind... -
Jem: A Young Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's hung up his championship rodeo belts in favor of being a father to his two children. She's his high school sweetheart...and the woman he stood up last summer. Can Jem make amends in order to have a second chance with Sunny?Jem Young is still healing from his vices, but he's determined to dedicate everything he has to his two kids... -
Soldier's Secret Baby by Clara Pines
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsCan a secret miracle give this wounded veteran a second chance at love?Chris Bell’s world was shattered when the woman he loved suddenly left him. Now a serious injury is cutting his military career short, and sending him home to Trinity Falls years before he expected...Categorized as:
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The Cowboy's Best Friend by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHe's a cowboy with a billion dollar problem. His best friend can solve it, but it might break his heart.*Previously titled Cowboys Don't Marry Their Best Friend*Palmer wouldn't trade his family's land for the world. But the only way to save the ranch from financial disaster and claim his billion-dollar inheritance is to find himself a wife... -
A Cowboy's Forever Faithful by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the friendly town of Sweet Water, North Dakota, Ellen and Travis's friendship flourished, firmly rooted in shared laughter and dreams.As Travis returned to Sweet View Ranch, his purchase of Ellen at auction seemed to shatter the boundaries they had once embraced. Stirred by newfound emotions, Ellen grappled with conflicting feelings when Travis asked her to assist him in finding a wife... -
Narrow Escape by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAs general contractor for Vanishing Ranch’s new lodge, Natalie Whitehurst fights to keep her late husband’s business alive and regain her life after his death. When her remote jobsite is compromised, her survival instincts kick in.Natalie suspects her mysterious new crewmember, Joshua Madden, is keeping secrets, especially since her troubles started around the time he arrived... -
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Cowboy Looking at Me by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrawley Powers made a mistake he's regretted for almost eleven years. But he didn't realize he had a daughter from that night until a stranger comes to town and puts the pieces together.Brawley sees the truth, but he's not sure if the mother of his daughter even knows who the father is, and whether she does or not, if she'll let him be a part of her life... -
There I Find Trust by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChi came to Strawberry Sands to escape her past. There were a lot of things to be ashamed of there. Maybe that's why she's so eager to catch the eye of the big-name lawyer who hangs out at her diner. It will prove she's not as worthless as she feels.At a big gala she wasn't supposed to attend, she discovers the lawyer is not only cheating on her, but married as well... -
Thunder and Rain by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThird generation Texas Ranger Tyler Steele is the last of a dying breed-- a modern day cowboy hero living in a world that doesn't quite understand his powerful sense of right and wrong and instinct to defend those who can't defend themselves. Despite his strong moral compass, Ty has trouble seeing his greatest weakness... -
Sheriff's Treasured Teacher by Clara Pines
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe’s sworn to protect his heart, but she’s ready to serve up some holiday cheer.When it comes to happiness, grumpy Sheriff Cal Cassidy is an officer in need of assistance. But he’s not ready for it to come in the form of his son’s pretty new pre-school teacher. Sure, she’s kind and she’s patient and she smells like cinnamon cookies... -
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... -
No Mistletoe Kiss for a Cowboy by Alexa Verde
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSmall-town romance with faith, humor, and more than a dash of danger!A woman fighting to survive. A cowboy fighting for her. But news about her missing child could tear them apart… Escape to Cowboy Crossing, where people care about each other, romances are sweet and swoony, and six cowboy brothers with hot Irish blood fall in love when they least expect it... -
Cowboy Marrying the Lady by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTadgh O’Reilly followed the racehorse he fell in love with across the ocean and to the barren fields of North Dakota.Content to live with his young daughter in his small, caretaker’s cottage as long as he gets to see his beloved Thoroughbred every day, he never dreams that his life is missing something very important... -
The Horsepower of the Holiday: Glover Family Saga & Christian Romance by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe told her once he wasn't interested in dating her if they weren't exclusive. She's a former racecar driver just trying to find the right man for her at 200 miles per hour. Can Oakley slow down enough to have a relationship with Ranger, or will they both be left lonely this Christmas?Ranger Glover has worked at Shiloh Ridge Ranch his entire life... -
Wyatt's Pretend Pledge: Christmas Brides for Billionaire Brothers by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTo get her inheritance, she needs a husband. He's wanted to fly with her for ages. Can their pretend pledge turn into something real? Marcy Payne has been flying the crop-dusters over farms and ranches in Three Rivers for two decades... -
Micah's Mock Matrimony: Christmas Brides for Billionaire Brothers by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThey were just actors auditioning for a play. The marriage was just for the audition – until a clerical error results in a legal marriage. Can these two ex-lovers negotiate this new ground between them and achieve new roles in each other's lives? Simone Foster has been breaking out of her normal routines more and more lately, and that includes joining the Three Rivers Theater Group... -
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Her Cowboy Billionaire Birthday Wish by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAll the maid at Whiskey Mountain Lodge wants for her birthday is a handsome cowboy billionaire. And Colton can make that wish come true—if only he hadn’t moved to Coral Canyon after being left at the altar... Annie Pruitt has worked for the Whittaker Brothers for years, and now with the lodge a full-fledged mountain resort, she's the full-time maid up the canyon...Categorized as:
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Her Cowboy Billionaire Butler by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe can make any space beautiful, but her personal life is a mess. He's got secrets he doesn't want anyone to know. When these co-workers collide at Whiskey Mountain Lodge, it's not just another day on the job. It could be love...if they don't self-destruct first. Breeann Richards knows exactly where to put a vase of flowers to bring life to any room... -
Knox by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHis voice threaded through her, as if it might be made of rawhide, designed not to break, to weather time and elements, as sturdy as the land he probably worked. Because yes, he wore cowboy like a second skin, the no-nonsense aura of hard work and get ’er done. About KNOX: He's not looking for trouble... Montana rancher Knox Marshall's danger years are behind him... -
The Chemistry of Christmas: Glover Family Saga & Christian Romance by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's the black sheep of the family, and she's a chemist who understands formulas, not emotions. Can Preacher and Charlie take their quirks and turn them into a strong relationship this Christmas?Preacher Glover doesn't feel like he fits in the loud, loving Glover Family... -
Ranger Justice by Lynn Shannon
Deception can lead to murder…Prosecutor Hannah Lawton is thrust into the spotlight after a local doctor is arrested and charged with the murder of his wife. The case has fractured the county and made her a target for death threats. When she’s attacked and nearly killed, Hannah believes it’s connected to the upcoming trial. She refuses to back down... -
Word of Honor by Terri Blackstock
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWHAT WILL IT COST TO KEEP A PROMISE? Of the four people at the Newpointe post office when the bomb went off, three were killed instantly. The fourth, a five-year-old boy, lies comatose in the hospital and might not survive. Who would do such a thing? The answer comes in the form of a gunman crashing through the door of the hotel room where Jill Clark is staying... -
Skyler's Wanna-Be Wife: Christmas Brides for Billionaire Brothers by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe needs a new last name to stay in school. He's willing to help a fellow student. Can this wanna-be wife show the playboy that some things should be taken seriously? Mallery Viera only has two semesters left to finish her degree. But her visa has expired, and through some identity theft and other confusing mishaps, she can't get it renewed... -
Her Cowboy Billionaire Bad Boy: A Hammond Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA cowboy billionaire who's rough around the edges, the woman he ghosted last Christmas, and their second chance at happily-ever-after.Ames Hammond loves rules and organization, and his job as a cop gives him the structure he craves. But he quit that job months ago, and he has no idea what he should be doing with his life... -
Pretend To Be My Cowboy by Sophia Quinn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe only way to keep her safe is to make everyone think she’s his...Inheriting the ranch in Montana after her estranged father’s death is a surprise, but finding out she’s one of seven daughters is the real shock. And now Emma has to track them all down in order to sell? Oh yeah, this short trip to the middle of nowhere just got a whole lot more complicated...Categorized as:
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A Secret Baby in the Show Me State by Jessie Gussman
A midnight tryst, an unknown admirer and a baby that is delivered to church with just a short note.On the day Deacon Hudson was set to be ordained, a bundle shows up at the church with a simple note on it. Deacon Hudson is the father. Take care of her.Deacon knows he’s not the father. The Immaculate Conception was a one time thing...Categorized as:
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The Rook by Steven James
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAn arsonist has struck a top-secret research facility at a key US naval base. But it's not just a random terrorist attack. These people were after something specific. When Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called in to investigate, he is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue and deception... -
The Secret of Santa: Glover Family Saga & Christian Romance by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a fun-loving cowboy with a heart of gold. She's the woman who keeps putting him on hold. Can Ace and Holly Ann make a relationship work this Christmas?Ace Glover loves to laugh, and everywhere he goes, luck seems to follow... -
The Harmony of Holly: Glover Family Saga & Christian Romance by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCactus Glover has been living in a cabin on the edge of Shiloh Ridge Ranch for ten years. He's suffered tremendous losses, and it's taken him a long time to heal his heart, body, and mind. Recently, he's seen his brothers and cousins find the women of their dreams, and he wants to try again too... -
The Delivery of Decor: Glover Family Saga & Christian Romance by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he falls, he falls hard and deep. She literally drives away from every relationship she's ever had. Can Ward somehow get Dot to stay this Christmas?Ward Glover is now the foreman at Shiloh Ridge Ranch. He loves his new job, though he's over a lot more at a shallower depth... -
The Networking of the Nativity by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's had a crush on her for years. She doesn't want to date until her daughter is out of the house. Will June take a chance on Judge when the success of his Christmas light display depends on her networking abilities?Judge Glover has been trying to win Three Rivers' Christmas lights display contest for over a decade. He's never been able to do it, but he's more determined than ever... -
The Wrangling of the Wreath by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's been so busy trying to find Miss Right. She's been standing right in front of him the whole time. This Christmas, can Mister and Libby take their relationship out of the best friend zone?Mister Glover has been inspired by his brothers and cousins as they've all found someone to spend their lives with...Categorized as:
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Saving Amanda by Elle James
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Ex-Navy SEAL, Carter Manning, nothing worthwhile is easy. Having lost the people he loved, he dedicates his life to the hard stuff to keep from looking back. The future is strictly about the next mission, not settling down or raising a family...Categorized as:
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Healing the Cowboy by Mandi Blake
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill her dedication to tending her friend’s injury allow him to get close enough to heal her wounded heart?Nora St. James returns from helping out her uncle in Texas to find her family ranch falling apart. Her dad’s gambling addiction is out of hand, and they’re on the verge of losing everything... -
Heartland Cowboy Christmas Box Set by Jessie Gussman
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis set of cowboy romances includes every book in Jessie Gussman's nine book Heartland Cowboy Christmas Romance series.Book 1 Heartland Joy Will the Bad Luck Widow ever find her happily ever after?Book 2 Heartland Cheer They got married in secret then she was falsely accused and her prison sentence came between them... -
The Rancher's Christmas Song: A Western Holiday Romance by RaeAnne Thayne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsKeep a song in your heart this holiday season with this single dad Christmas romance from New York Times bestselling author, RaeAnne ThayneWhen Beckett McKinley’s twin boys need help preparing a Christmas song for their father, music teacher Ella Baker agrees on one condition: they teach her to ride a horse... -
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Lonestar Secrets by Colleen Coble
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCan a secret be kept forever? Five years ago, Shannon Astor left the beautiful high-mountain country of West Texas as a single mother. She was desperate for a fresh start...and a way to keep the secrets of her past buried. It almost worked. Until a chance to make a better life for her daughter leads her right back home. To the very place of the past betrayals... -
Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEden's hope is rekindled when Clay delivers astounding news: their daughter has been found. Five years ago Eden and Clay Larson's baby was stolen and never found. Eden blamed herself, Clay lost himself in work. Their young and rocky marriage ended. Or so Eden thought. Now Eden's moved to a new town. She's found faith and is trying to rebuild her life... -
Just in Time for Christmas by Carolyn Brown
New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Southern twang and inimitable sass shine through in this romantic second-chance story.Footloose Liz Hanson has finally come home to Ringgold, Texas with a hankering to settle down. All she wants for Christmas is a house of her own-and the man of her dreams. The house was easy...Categorized as:
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Just a Cowboy's Best Friend by Jessie Gussman
When Teagan Lepley is asked to cat-sit by a kindly lady in town, she wasn't expecting the neighbor to be so "friendly." So she asks her best friend to hang out with her so she can honestly say she's busy. What she wasn't expecting was the entire town to think that there is - finally - something more going on between her and her best friend...Categorized as:
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Lonestar Homecoming by Colleen Coble
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor most, it's the safest place on earth. For Gracie, it's the last place she wants to be...and the one place she must return. With nothing but five dollars and the wedding dress she's wearing, Gracie Lister flees with her daughter by train to West Texas, to the town she ran away from so long ago... -
Tate by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat will it cost this bodyguard to save the woman he loves? Bodyguard, Tate Marshall, has always been the family troublemaker. Maybe it's his impulsive propensity to get into the middle of problems that don't belong to him. But once in, he can't stop himself from trying to solve them and that includes his recent dilemma...
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