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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... -
![Wildest Dreams by Kristen Proby, Jason Clarke]()
Wildest Dreams by Kristen Proby, Jason Clarke
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsRyan Wild thought he had everything he could ever want. A billionaire before thirty, he’s finally moved back home to Bitterroot Valley, built a beautiful house on his ranch, and has recently adopted a teenage boy that has brought nothing but joy into his life. The only thing that’s been missing is the feeling of Polly in his arms since their incredible night together months ago... -
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![The Outlaw's Claim: A Passionate Western Romance by Brenda Jackson]()
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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![Curvy Girl and the Ex-Military Cowboy: A Mail Order Bride Age Gap Romance by Zoey Rose]()
Curvy Girl and the Ex-Military Cowboy: A Mail Order Bride Age Gap Romance by Zoey Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI crossed an ocean to marry a stranger—a brooding Cowboy with war in his eyes and walls around his heart.Aaron Covington's online proposal offered exactly what I a practical partnership without messy emotions. Three months to decide if we suit each other, no romance required.But from the moment I arrive at his family ranch, nothing goes according to plan... -
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![Faking Mr. Right by K.C. Crowne]()
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]()
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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Grit by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsHe’s been patient; she’s been busy. Patience is running out. Melissa Oxford is a widow with a ranch, an orange grove, a goat-obsessed ten-year-old, and not enough time. She doesn’t have time to make friends. She doesn’t have time to stop and chat, and she definitely does not have time for a boyfriend. Which is fine, because Cary Nakamura is far from being a boy...Categorized as:
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![Pretend To Be My Cowboy by Sophia Quinn]()
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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![Doesn't Stand a Chance by Ali Parker]()
Doesn't Stand a Chance by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI came to Texas for business, not to fall for a stubborn, boot-wearing, way-too-handsome cowboy.Running a billion-dollar marketing firm is my thing.Getting caught up in a country-boy fantasy?I did not see that one coming.But when my dad hands me our biggest client- a grumpy, old-school rancher who thinks I don't belong in the boardroom- I'm ready to prove him wrong... -
![No Going Back by Janice Whiteaker]()
No Going Back by Janice Whiteaker
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDon’t fall for the sexy silver fox that just rolled into town.Easier said than done.Especially when he’s your new neighbor.Dianna came to Moss Creek for a fresh start. To learn from the mistakes of her past.But Griffin Fraley is testing her commitment to that task. Somewhere between those baby blue eyes and a set of hands she can imagine doing debaucherous things, her focus starts to shift... -
![Isabella by Jennifer Foor]()
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... -
![The Rancher's Christmas Song: A Western Holiday Romance by RaeAnne Thayne]()
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... -
![Issued to the Bride: One Sniper by Cora Seton]()
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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![Don't Take the Girl by L.A. Ferro]()
Don't Take the Girl by L.A. Ferro
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAt ten, I was the unwanted tagalong on London Hale's fishing trip—the fatherless girl next door he resented having to include. But all it took was one hot Texas summer afternoon of fishing to change everything.At sixteen, he saved my life, and then he kissed me. The star quarterback and the quiet outsider, we defied every small-town stereotype as we fell hopelessly in love...Categorized as:
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![Romancing the Cowboy (Galentine's Getaway) by Nichole Rose]()
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 MurphyI'm used to getting fan mail from readers...Categorized as:
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![Both Sides of the Fence by Amelia Elliot]()
Both Sides of the Fence by Amelia Elliot
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey’ve been in love since they were kids. But for twenty-five years, everything kept them apart.Dee acted responsibly her whole life. She worked hard, went to college, and became a veterinarian. But she ended up stuck in the one place she always vowed to leave. Abandoned and alone, she was tired of waiting for her life to start... -
![Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller]()
Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsMeet a handsome, small-town rancher as he follows his dreams and his heart in this classic Montana Creeds novel from New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller!Conner Creed knows exactly who he is: a hardworking rancher carrying on his uncle's legacy in Lonesome Bend, Colorado. Maybe a small-town cowboy's life isn't his dream, but he owes the man who took him in as a kid... -
![A Rancher's Vow by Vivian Arend]()
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![Rocky Mountain Desire by Vivian Arend]()
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 3Matt 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... -
![Royal Atlas by H.J. Bellus]()
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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![The Line by Amie Knight]()
The Line by Amie Knight
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI was a thief. The invisible girl only he could see. The woman who wanted to be more. He was the mark. The extraordinary cowboy who stole my sixteen-year-old heart. The damaged man who still owned it, even four years later.The Line was where we began.Where fates collided. Where truths derailed.The place where our love story ends... -
![McKettricks of Texas: Garrett by Linda Lael Miller]()
McKettricks of Texas: Garrett by Linda Lael Miller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller brings you another unforgettable series! The McKettricks of Texas: three brothers who meet their matches in the three Remington sisters. Fast track up the political ladder, fast cars, fast women—that's Garrett McKettrick. Make that was. A scandal has slowed him down and brought him home to Blue River, Texas, a place where a man can take stock... -
![A Simple Life by Melanie Moreland]()
A Simple Life by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom NYT bestselling author Melanie Moreland comes a feuding to lovers standalone romance -John Elliott is a busy man. He runs his farm and his business, keeping to himself, with no time for anything else in his life.Quinn Harper is a single mother, looking for a fresh start.The small town she picked seemed perfect—until her first run-in with John... -
![Home of the Heart by Carolyn Brown]()
Home of the Heart by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA heartwarming novel of complicated families, new neighbors, and fresh hope from a New York Times bestselling author who writes "Southern comfort in a book." —Sheila Roberts Allie Logan has her hands full with a bad breakup, a struggling renovation business, a sister who won’t stop flaunting her engagement ring, and a grandmother who keeps wandering off at the most inopportune times... -
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![Rocky Mountain Desire by Vivian Arend]()
Rocky Mountain Desire by Vivian Arend
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. Physical pleasure? Hell, yeah, he ll take and give with gusto, but nothing more...Categorized as:
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![Riley by Susan Fisher-Davis]()
Riley by Susan Fisher-Davis
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHis father’s death may have brought Riley Madison home to Clifton but nothing is going to make him stay in a place filled with so many bad memories. He’s made a life in Texas and not even a beautiful woman with a little girl who melts his heart is going to make him change his mind. He doesn’t do relationships. Kaitlyn Garrett Parker is happy with her life since her husband’s untimely passing...Categorized as:
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Sam by Susan Fisher-Davis
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsEveryone tells Sheriff Sam Garrett to find a good woman and settle down. When he sets his sights on Clifton’s veterinarian, he fears she despises him yet he’s desired her from the first moment they met. She is quite possibly the only woman in town who isn’t attracted to him which might be why he wants her even more...Categorized as:
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![Dominic Men of Clifton, Montana Book 23 by Susan Fisher-Davis]()
Dominic Men of Clifton, Montana Book 23 by Susan Fisher-Davis
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDominic Blackstone works for Jeb and Laura Carson as their manager on the ranch Laura’s parents own. Dominic fell for Laura the minute he saw her, but that wedding ring means she’s off-limits. It will never happen between them because he knows how much she loves Jeb. But one night, while Laura is working at the local bar, Dominic discovers the fairy tale marriage doesn’t exist... -
![Hard Lover by Deborah Garland]()
Hard Lover by Deborah Garland
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m an exhibitionist. For a reason. And not the one you think.I’m not complaining. Having people watch me at my club is a new kink I’m enjoying.Until I look down in the voyeur pit and see the one person who should never be watching me and my pierced (coughs)…My best friend’s little sister.I should stop and she shouldn’t be touching herself watching me... -
![Remembering the Rancher by Liwen Y. Ho]()
Remembering the Rancher by Liwen Y. Ho
Will her forgotten memories of the past be the key to healing their future? Annabella Knight would be the first to admit that her marriage has been on the rocks for a while, but she never expected to be served divorce papers at work. Already feeling like a disappointment to God and to her family, there’s plenty that she would like to change about her past...Categorized as:
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![Country Born by Linda Lael Miller]()
Country Born by Linda Lael Miller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author, on Country Strong Don’t miss Country Born, the third book in Linda Lael Miller’s Painted Pony Creek series about three best buddies whose strength, honor and independence exemplify the Montana land they love. J.P. McCall has known Sara Worth his entire life. She’s his best buddy’s sister... -
![A Forbidden Romance for the Grumpy Cowboy : Rolston Ranch Brothers by Hanna Hart]()
A Forbidden Romance for the Grumpy Cowboy : Rolston Ranch Brothers by Hanna Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSurly Sutton Rolston is a big grouchy billionaire cowboy with an even bigger secret. Bethany, his best friend, is back in their small town and hiding her own skeletons in her closet. Will these forbidden secrets keep them apart or bring them closer than they have ever been?Sutton realizes that his meddling brother has decided to hire Bethany at his hospitality ranch as a horse-riding teacher... -
![The Loner: A Novel by Diana Palmer]()
The Loner: A Novel by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter."— Fresh FictionDubbed the Queen of Western Romance, New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer writes about passion & heartache, revenge & justice all set within a small-town community.Tanner Everett spends most of his time jet-setting around the world... -
![Red Dirt Home by Renae Black]()
Red Dirt Home by Renae Black
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo move forward, she'll have to face the past.Paige Bennett is fulfilling her childhood dream of working and living on the land as a station hand on Whitetail Ridge. Getting her hands dirty, riding horses, working with cattle and kicking up red dust. Life can't get much better. Or so she thinks, until a devastating act of violent betrayal leaves her unemployed, homeless and broken... -
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![The Rebel by Lena Hendrix]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Naughty List Cowboy by Hope Ford]()
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... -
![Mother Bucker by Elle Thorpe]()
Mother Bucker by Elle Thorpe
Getting pregnant then realising your baby daddy is a cheating, lying, scumbag? That happened.But then Abel James walks into my life. One hot look from the broad-shouldered cowboy and I’m ready for all the sexy fun I won’t be having once I start showing.Only one problem. He’s my father’s best friend and almost twenty years older than me.He’s off limits. I’m completely forbidden...Categorized as:
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![Christmas in Painted Pony Creek by Linda Lael Miller]()
Christmas in Painted Pony Creek by Linda Lael Miller
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan a Christmas miracle mend her broken heart?Tessa Stafford will do anything for her daughter, Isabel…even stay on the run to protect Isabel from her narcissistic grandmother. But when her car breaks down in Painted Pony Creek, Tessa gets caught up in the warm embrace of the town and feels safe enough to build a home—and a life—for them both...Categorized as:
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![The Montana Bride by Jeannie Watt]()
The Montana Bride by Jeannie Watt
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsShe’s not running anymore…After a decade away, Jacie Rose has returned with her daughter to Sweetheart to renovate a historic hotel…and to lay some ghosts to rest. She knows she’ll have to confront mistakes she made in the past, but she didn’t expect to be living right next door to the guy she once asked to be her husband... -
![Taboo Cowboy by K.C. Crowne]()
Taboo Cowboy by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMolly is too young. Too innocent.And she's pretending to be my son's girlfriend.It's a real shame how her sweet curves challenge this cowboy's code.When my son comes to visit the family ranch, he brings Molly along.A pretty little temptation my son tries to pass off as his girlfriend.But I know one thing's for certain: My son doesn’t chase women.Molly’s a tiny little thing.. -
![A Rancher's Song by Vivian Arend]()
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... -
![Stay With Me Forever by Kayla Chase]()
Stay With Me Forever by Kayla Chase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Small Town, Single Dad, Best Friend's Older Brother RomanceHe’s a single dad who never wants to marry again. She’s his little sister’s best friend who can’t stand him... -
![Riding Wild by Khloe Summers]()
Riding Wild by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Age Gap, Curvy Girl, Enemies to Lovers, Mountain Man RomanceCan this older mountain biker find love with a curvy, smart-mouthed waitress?AxelDating 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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![Rancher's Pride by Bonnie Poirier]()
Rancher's Pride by Bonnie Poirier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe's been gone for five years, life hasn't been easy.He's avoided relationships and focused on the ranch...Categorized as:
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![Wild Bride by Jill Sanders]()
Wild Bride by Jill Sanders
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpoiled rich girl Savannah has always had a lust for sexy men, a wild appetite for partying, and a blatant disregard for others. When she finds herself pregnant and alone after burning all her bridges, it looks like she'll be getting a taste of her own medicine. Stubborn and set in her ways, she pushes away the only person who really cares... -
![Wyoming Proud by Diana Palmer]()
Wyoming Proud by Diana Palmer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter." —Fresh Fiction on Wyoming RuggedA sudden romance leads to betrayal and a shocking secret…It takes one night for Erianne Mitchell to fall heart-first for dashing architect Ty Mosby. They work together and have friends in common—and a searing attraction that seems far too good to last...Categorized as:
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![The Cowboy's Challenge by Sinclair Jayne]()
The Cowboy's Challenge by Sinclair Jayne
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe needs a favor. He needs a bride.Langston Carr is back in her hometown Marietta as the temporary event planner for the Graff Hotel... -
![Make Me Merry by Marie Johnston]()
Make Me Merry by Marie Johnston
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom Marie Johnston comes a holiday, age gap, boss's daughter romance.Dear Santa,All I want for Christmas is a quiet week on my mom’s ranch while she’s gone and to watch my nieces and nephews open presents on Christmas morning.I’d also like to be rescued from a power outage in a snowstorm and be thrown into the warm bed of a hot man...Categorized as:
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![Adored by the Cowboy by Liwen Y. Ho]()
Adored by the Cowboy by Liwen Y. Ho
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA standalone romance! Read the series in any order! Previously titled Falling for the Younger Cowboy. Two best friends. One secret chili recipe. The truth comes out when their fake relationship cooks up more feelings than they expected. On the cusp of turning forty, Lexi Turner is finally single and happy... -
![Stalked by the Mountain Man by Mia Brody]()
Stalked by the Mountain Man by Mia Brody
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThere’s only one man I’ve ever loved—my father’s best friend, my stalker.MackenzieHe follows me around town. He prowls around my house. He’s always in the shadows. My father’s best friend thinks I don’t know he’s the man stalking me.But here’s what he’s about to I’m as obsessed with him as he is me. And tonight, I want to tease him out of the shadows and into my bed...
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