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Heartless by Elsie Silver
Working as a nanny for the world’s grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can’t keep my eyes off him. And he can’t keep his hands off of me. Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than I am and barely looks my way. Until I get him into the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off—and so are our clothes. He’s gruff, a little rough around the edges... -
The Lost Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann
It’s been five years since I’ve seen him. An unexpected event takes me back to the place where it all began. But I’m no longer the naive young woman he once knew. And he’s no longer the man who took nearly everything from me. Can this be our time? Or is it too late? Did I find myself only to lose him?Categorized as:
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A Taste of Whiskey: Sasha Whiskey by Melissa Foster
Sasha Whiskey is done being the good girl. She’s ready to wrangle in the one man not looking to be caught and give him a taste of Whiskey. With any luck, one taste won’t be nearly enough. Come along for the steamy, emotional ride in this friends-to-lovers, forbidden romance...Categorized as:
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Get Bucked by Lani Lynn Vale
Darby has always been ‘that’ guy. The guy that no man, woman, or child wants around their loved one. See, a long time ago he made some bad decisions. Those bad decisions have haunted him ever since. No matter what he does, people still see him as the town’s screw up. The boy that sold his soul to the Devil. Years later, he’s turned himself around...Categorized as:
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Rough Country by Lauren Landish
Is it really a dream come true if it means losing the one thing you never knew you needed? Willow Parker is excited to move to Podunk, Nowheres-ville. That’s what she’s telling herself, but it’s not working until she meets a dark-eyed, honey-voiced cowboy. That’s when her new small-town life starts looking a lot less temporary... -
Cherished Enough by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsMorgan Shaw is my soulmate. She has no idea how much I desire her to fill the needs I crave. I've dedicated the last four years to learning everything I could about her. If my desire for her ever came to light before she realized how much she loved me, I would be labeled a stalker. Some might find it a little creepy how I watch her every move. I find it exhilarating... -
Quicksand by Janet Dailey
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe rugged, exciting new story from the New York Times bestselling author tells the tale of an Arizona family ranch in trouble, as the Champion sisters fight to keep their legacy bull-rearing operation strong, going head-to-head —and heart to heart—with some of the toughest men on the rodeo circuit...Categorized as:
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Fractured Sky by Catherine Cowles
Damaged. Broken. Destroyed. I’ve heard it all. A single moment of trusting the wrong person shattered my life into pieces, and my family has never looked at me the same. It’s impossible to convince them that I’m anything more than the broken girl they rescued all those years ago. Until I meet him. Ramsey’s grumpy demeanor and menacing scowl scare most of the world away. But not me...Categorized as:
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Wild Bliss by Lexi Blake, Sophie Oak
Sabrina Leal moved to Bliss looking for a new start. She’s in charge of building a school system from scratch and is excited about the challenge. What she didn’t count on was the surliest bar owner she’s ever met. Sawyer Hathaway gets under her skin in the most annoying way. He’s arrogant and sometimes rude, and she can’t stop thinking about him. It’s easier to ignore him when it’s only Sawyer...Categorized as:
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Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other. From the author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the highly anticipated next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small town romance in which enemies turn to lovers when they're forced to work together during one hot summer. Teddy Andersen doesn’t have a plan... -
Sexting the Cowboy by Liz Archer
He’s my ex’s silver fox dad. The cowboy of my dreams. And one drunk sext later…. Now he’s my baby daddy. I went to the rodeo for a paycheck…. Not for a wild ride with the hottest cowboy in town. But when I accidentally sext Brick Wyatt, I fall under his spell. His rough hands. Smooth voice. And mouth made for seduction. Now my ex’s dad is tying me up…...Categorized as:
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Sunshine and Sammy by Melanie Moreland
Luke Adler lives for his ranch. It’s the only reason he agreed to get on board with his sister’s grand plan for guests staying on the property. Nothing prepares him for the force of nature that is Samantha Morrison. When she arrives on his ranch to help construct this new part of his business, what he expects and what he gets are two entirely different things. He expects a no-nonsense businessman... -
A Marriage of Convenience in the Show Me State by Jessie Gussman
It is wonderful to read a book with a warm core of love and values at the center, that still asks important questions. -Amazon reviewer. Zane Hudson just got custody of his four young children. Only problem is, he can’t watch his kids and run his farm, too. He needs a permanent housekeeper. He has every intention of hiring someone until…... -
Before the Sunset by Laura Pavlov
He’s an actor in need of an image makeover. She’s determined to show her ex-fiancé that she’s moved on. A fake relationship between two best friends is the perfect solution. Or is it? Reese Murphy has been my best friend since before we took our first steps. She’s the yin to my yang. The peanut butter to my jelly...Categorized as:
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Hot for Love: Nick Braden by Melissa Foster
Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the fiercely loyal and sassily sexy characters in the Love in Bloom big-family romance families. All Love in Bloom books can be enjoyed as stand-alone novels or as part of the larger series. In HOT FOR LOVE. . -
Riding Hard by Lauren Landish
A city girl reins in the cowboy of her hottest dreams in Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Lauren Landish’s wild romance. As the eldest brother, the responsibility for the family ranch now rests on Mark Bennett’s broad shoulders. He wouldn’t have it any other way—he loves being in charge...Categorized as:
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Twice the Malone by Laylah Roberts
She’d never had a one-night stand in her life . . . Until the night she met them. Gorgeous. Seductive. Charming. And wild. So she threw caution to the wind and had one crazy, hot night with two men she’d never see again. Yeah. Turns out, she didn’t have that sort of luck. What she had were two Malone men. One = wanted to devour her, the other wanted to destroy her... -
Space Junk: Houston, We Have a Hottie by Sara L. Hudson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsNASA engineer Dr. Jackie Darling Lee is a genius about many things. .. the male species is not one of them. Then a little friendly blackmail from a co-worker has Jackie walking into a Texas saloon ready to initiate Operation Social Life. After making friends with her waitress and helping a drunk country beauty get home safely, she thinks she’s off to a good start...Categorized as:
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Grumpy Cowboy by Max Monroe
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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...Categorized as:
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Christmas in Chestnut Springs by Elsie Silver
T’was the night before Christmas . . . in Chestnut Springs! Check in with the Eaton family to see holiday pranks, new friendships formed, and maybe even a new baby born. Five chapters as told by five of your most beloved heroes. -
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...Categorized as:
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Make Me Stay by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsNever trust a man who wears nothing more than a cowboy hat and ripped jeans who asks if you’d like to save a horse and ride a . . . well, you get the picture. Being a travel photographer has its perks but when Colton Langston collides into me and offers to model, he’s an unexpected surprise for my current project...Categorized as:
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Sirens in Bliss by Lexi Blake, Sophie Oak
Re-released in a second edition with new content. What happens after happily ever after? It’s the event of the year. The wedding of Leo and Wolf to their beautiful sub, Shelley McNamara, has all of Bliss up in arms—and makes everyone think about love and marriage and family. Wolf and Leo have to deal with the sudden reappearance of their father... -
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Whiskey Bargain by Walker Rose
I thought I’d be miserable planning my ex’s wedding, but a rugged cowboy turned distiller knows just how to relieve the pressure. Coming home to Huckleberry Springs, Montana, is hard enough. Begging my family for a job because I’m blacklisted up and down the West Coast? That’s tough. Patching up a broken heart after my cheating ex made me a spectacle? Stinks so bad...Categorized as:
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Riding the High by Paisley Hope
In the steamy third novel in the Silver Pines Ranch series, a newly appointed sheriff and a congressman’s daughter must keep their impulsive Vegas nuptials hidden to protect their reputations—but what happens in Vegas rarely remains secret. Her heart is wild. Only he can capture it... -
Mending a Malone by Laylah Roberts
Jaret Malone has a problem . . . A five-foot-two curvy, crazy problem. One who doesn’t seem to take no for an answer. After his last relationship ended disastrously, he has had no interest in getting involved with someone else. Especially not some insane woman who seems to think that her grandmother left him to her in her will. Nobody tells a Malone what to do . . .Categorized as:
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Sweet Like Whiskey by Emmy Sanders
The only thing worse than letting him in is the thought of letting him go. Jackson. If there’s one thing I don’t need upsetting my quiet and comfortable routine in the small town of Darling, Montana, it’s newcomer Ash Alcott crash landing on my family’s ranch like some sort of blonde angel. I don’t need his flirting. Or his smile...Categorized as:
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A Mistletoe Mishap in the Show Me State by Jessie Gussman
A man who hides fear with courage. A woman who needs a house but longs for a home. And the dog with anxiety issues who brings them together. Fire Chief Andrew Coleman has two rooms for rent. Reagan Boyle and her little brother need a place to stay, and fast. It should be cut and dried – she rents the rooms, he lives his life. Except for the memories of the mistletoe kiss they shared... -
The Beast Gets His Cowgirl in the Show Me State by Jessie Gussman
A celebrity chef that can’t cook. A scarred cowboy who hates cameras. And the little girl who could bring them both together. Madeline Reese has a successful cooking show, a best-selling line of cookbooks and is considered one of the top celebrity chefs in Hollywood. One small problem – she can’t cook... -
Make Me Stay by Kennedy Fox, Aiden Snow
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsNever trust a man who wears nothing more than a cowboy hat and ripped jeans who asks if you’d like to save a horse and ride a. .. well, you get the picture. That should’ve been enough for me to walk away. I’ve been warned on several occasions about southern men - with their sexy accents, charming manners, and the ability to easily get any woman in bed - which is something I’ll be avoiding... -
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...Categorized as:
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The Chalet Next Door: An All-Ski, No-Spice Christian Romcom by Cassandra Joelle
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBlizzard Outside. Banter Inside. Sparks Inevitable. Bubbly book publisher Presley Astor has been told all her life she’s “too much. ” But she’s perfectly happy being herself- and taking her pampered Shih Tzu, Priscilla, on a solo ski trip to Sage Mountain, Wyoming...Categorized as:
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Wild, Crazy Hearts by Melissa Foster
Discover the magic of New York Times bestseller Melissa Foster's writing, and see why millions of readers have fallen in love with the Bradens and the rest of the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. In WILD, CRAZY HEARTS. .. High school teacher Brindle Montgomery and rancher Trace Jericho have been close friends forever and on-again off-again lovers for years... -
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Molly's Man by Laylah Roberts
She’s ticking things off her bucket list. Number one, find a sexy man to tie her up and spank her…. Molly knows she’s not going to live a long life. Both her mother and grandmother died young. She’s determined to fit as much fun in as she can. Starting with quitting her job and moving to Haven where the men are sexy, protective, and dominant... -
Fire Line by Maggie Gates
LENNON:. Rule number one: Committing crimes is not a group project. Rule number two: Don’t start fights. Finish them. Rule number three: Don’t try to hustle a hustler. I should have walked away. I should have ignored that sweet-talking cowboy. Good things don’t happen to people like me. Good people stay away from people like me. But that cowboy wouldn’t leave me alone. He should have known better...Categorized as:
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A Rogue Cowboy's Christmas Surprise by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRomance bookstore owner Sofia Navarro never forgot the homeless, handsome stranger who risked his life to save hers so long ago. Billionaire cowboy Keegan Hart, aka rescue dog dad, never forgot Sofia's sass, her spirit, her warmth, or the way she opened the heart of the rebellious loner who had lost everything. Neither of them forgot the intense, passionate love affair that ended too soon... -
Up in Smoke by Lainey Lawson
Forcing myself to be just friends with the shameless flirt of a cowboy down the road wasn’t the genius life hack I hoped it’d be. I meant to protect my heart. Instead, I’m knee-deep in self-inflicted torture. Tripp is a hazard in boots, while I’m a recovering romantiholic...Categorized as:
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ISO: In Search Of by Lucy Lennox, Molly Maddox
How in the world does a grumpy rancher end up falling for a rich dilettante? Richard Dunning has it all: private school education, an exquisite designer wardrobe, a last name that ensures he’s invited to all the best parties, and a skincare regimen that’s to die for. The only thing he doesn’t have is… well, a job. Or a home. Or money in the bank. Not since his dad cut him off... -
Wishing Hearts by Emmy Sanders
A shameless flirt. A single dad. And an unexpected chance at love. Harrison. When I left Plum Valley ten years ago, I never thought I’d return. But a call about animals in crisis brings me back to the town that inadvertently broke my heart. What I don’t expect? Sam. The animal control officer looks every bit a cowboy wet dream, and for whatever reason, he’s latched on to me like a dog with a bone...Categorized as:
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At Whit's End by Bailey Hannah
A single mom struggling to raise her rebellious son finds unexpected support in a kind-hearted cowboy in this spicy romance from the author of Seeing Red and Change of Hart. She’s afraid she’s not enough. He’ll make damn sure she knows she is. Single mom Whitney Hart is, quite simply, overwhelmed. She’s struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Jonas...Categorized as:
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Downpour by Maggie Gates
Ray:. Rule #1 of almost dying: Make sure someone knows your passwords. It’s hard to cancel your phone plan if you’re dead. Rule #2 of almost dying: Make sure your house is clean before you walk up the steps to the pearly gates. It makes selling off your life easier. Back-up plans are for people who plan on losing...Categorized as:
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Rootbound by Tarah Dewitt
You really can't go home again. Tait Logan is proud of the life she’s built for herself. Despite her world-shattering divorce, not having any genuine connections with other humans apart from her sister Ava, and the fact that the remainder of her family is estranged from her life, she’s happy…happy-adjacent, at least... -
Chasing Him by Kennedy Fox
John Bishop isn’t your typical single dad. Reserved, impatient, and utterly clueless. Running the family’s bed and breakfast has many perks. Working long hours, picking up after the guests, and hearing couples going at it all night long aren’t any of them. Hooking up with girls who come to the ranch for horseback riding lessons? Best perk of them all...Categorized as:
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Malone's Heart by Laylah Roberts, Golden Czermak
It was going to be the wedding from hell . . . Lara needed a miracle. Not only was she having to attend her stepsister’s wedding without a date. But her stepsister was marrying her ex. No amount of chocolate, wine, or cute puppy videos were going to make her feel any better. Not when she needed a miracle . . . Enter Butch Malone. Sexy. Funny. Lover of chocolate chip cookies...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Falling by Willow Aster
When Little Miss Sunshine and a Hot, Grumpy Rancher are forced to live together, what could possibly go wrong? To the small town of Landmark Mountain, Callum Landmark is a man of few words and considered to be the family grump. Uninvited and unexpected, I crash into his world like a wrecking ball and disrupt the delicate balance of his carefully constructed existence...Categorized as:
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Space Cowgirl: Houston, All Systems Go by Sara L. Hudson
NASA astronaut Julie Starr knows nothing is earned without blood, sweat, and frizzy hair. Recently returned from orbit, Jules is on her way to becoming the youngest Flight Commander ever. So she isn't about to let a creepy stalker derail her goals. Or a chivalrous, wealthy rancher either, for that matter. Holt West doesn't mess with flirts. And that's exactly what Jules is... -
What Remains True by Nancy Naigle
An uplifting novel about new beginnings disguised as failed plans and the joy of falling in love all over again, from USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle. Merry Anna Foster just moved to Antler Creek, North Carolina. It's not a forever move, just a little sabbatical following an ugly divorce that destroyed her self-confidence... -
Camp Hot Mess: Walker Hills #2 by Bella Jewel
The second book in Bella Jewel's steamy new series coming March 2022! !! Unless you’re a mom, you just wouldn’t understand. The crying, the diapers, the late nights, the early mornings. The laughter, the smiles, the joy, the blessing. I get it. I’m living it. I love it. I also know that sometimes, moms need a break...
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