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After the Storm by Laura Pavlov
He’s a grumpy single dad. She’s the one who got away. They haven’t seen one another in years, and now they’re stuck in a hotel room together. And there’s only one bed. I’ve loved her from the first moment I saw her. And I’ve loved her every day since. Whether we’re together or we’re apart—that hasn’t changed. Which is saying a lot considering I don’t like most people... -
![Get Bucked by Lani Lynn Vale]()
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... -
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![Rough Country by Lauren Landish]()
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]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Love Profound by Kelly Elliott]()
Love Profound by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsI write about love, but I’ve never experienced it. Sure, I’ve been with guys that I cared about. Even thought I found ‘the one’. He turned out to be the frog and not the prince. A few Frank Sinatra songs and a wildly handsome cowboy who calls me Darlin’, will have me second guessing everything I ever thought I knew about love... -
![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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![Hot for Love: Nick Braden by Melissa Foster]()
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. . -
![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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![Tempt Our Fate by Kat Singleton]()
Tempt Our Fate by Kat Singleton
Camden Hunter doesn't belong here. I've spent my entire life in the small town of Sutten Mountain where everyone knows everyone and you can spot trouble from a mile away. Camden is trouble. He’s an arrogant, self-absorbed billionaire from the city with too much money and not enough manners. And he just opened a fancy art gallery next door to my bakery... -
![Love Again by Kelly Elliott]()
Love Again by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJonathon Turner is going to be the death of me. Maybe not the death of me…but my panties for sure! They seem to disintegrate the moment he touches me. Looks at me. Smiles at me. Talks to me. It’s more than physical. He’s breaking through an impenetrable wall. There’s a problem though—he’s younger than me. Six. Years. Younger. Let’s not forget he’s also one of my brother’s best friends... -
![Keeping Him by Kennedy Fox]()
Keeping Him by Kennedy Fox
Keeping Him is a full-length 125k+ words standalone novel that’s filled with intense chemistry, slow-burn tension, and plenty of angst! Let Kennedy Fox take you to the South for an explosive hot adventure that’ll surely leave your Kindles on fire! Jackson Bishop is your typical playboy. Unpredictable, charming, and overly confident. Growing up in Texas, the ranch life is all he’s ever known... -
![Make Me Stay by Kennedy Fox]()
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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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... -
![Seducing the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox]()
Seducing the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox
After leaving his hometown seven years ago, Payton hasn’t returned. One heartbreak was enough to turn him off relationships forever. As soon as he arrived at the Circle B Ranch, they treated him like family—something he’s never had—and he met the one woman he shouldn’t want. He’s put her in the friend zone, but after agreeing to her proposition, he can’t hold back anymore...Categorized as:
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![Riding the High by Paisley Hope]()
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... -
![High Density by Freya Barker]()
High Density by Freya Barker
Are you ready for the next group of High Mountain Trackers? This specialized, mounted, search & rescue team in the wilds of northern Montana has expanded into the next generation of experienced mountain men. Ex-military, former law enforcement, and homegrown, highly trained trackers who assist law enforcement in the rescue or recovery of missing individuals and the hunting down of criminals.Categorized as:
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![Don't Take the Girl by L.A. Ferro]()
Don't Take the Girl by L.A. Ferro
At 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 Murphy. I'm used to getting fan mail from readers... -
![True North by Alexandra Banks]()
True North by Alexandra Banks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last time Louisa saw Harry Rawlins was the night he proposed to her after prom. After ten years of living thousands of miles away from her small hometown, she runs right back after a humiliating ending to her career. Diner work and the odd shift at the Italian restaurant she lives above has her fighting up from rock bottom... -
![Just in Time for Christmas by Carolyn Brown]()
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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![A Rancher's Vow by Vivian Arend]()
A Rancher's Vow by Vivian Arend
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDustin's story. More details to come! -
![Carry Me Home by Elizabeth Bright]()
Carry Me Home by Elizabeth Bright
Jack Price is my best friend’s twin brother, a military hero, the star of my teenage dreams, and oh, yeah, my daughter’s male nanny. I’m just the screwup single mom who breaks everything she touches. Seven years ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life, and I’ve paid for it every day since. Now is my chance to finally put the past behind me...Categorized as:
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![Southern Secrets by Natasha Madison]()
Southern Secrets by Natasha Madison
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAmelia. Never make the same mistake twice is my motto. After being left in the dust of an old pickup truck, I promised that I would take care of myself. and never trust another man with a sexy smirk and cowboy boots. Then he showed up, and he's everywhere I turn, making me want something I shouldn't. Asher. I grew up in foster care, and on my eighteenth birthday, I was set free... -
![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 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... -
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![The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride by Cora Seton]()
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... -
![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 Edens - A Legacy Story by Devney Perry]()
The Edens - A Legacy Story by Devney Perry
A forced proximity, small town romance and short story in The Edens series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Devney Perry. Anne Snow planned to ring in the 1988 New Year wearing pajamas and watching Unsolved Mysteries . Instead, she’s been guilt tripped by her friends into a cabin getaway slash cross-country skiing fiasco... -
![Say You Won't Let Go by Corinne Michaels]()
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... -
![Meant for Gabriel by Natasha Madison]()
Meant for Gabriel by Natasha Madison
From Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestselling Author Natasha Madison comes new a small town, single dad, surprise baby romance. When a hockey princess takes a trip to the south and two pink lines change everything! Zara. The day I picked out my wedding dress was the day I found out my fiancé was cheating on me. After that, I needed an escape... -
![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... -
![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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![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... -
![Perfect Scandal by Molly McLain]()
Perfect Scandal by Molly McLain
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's forbidden fruit, and he's everything she's looking for, no matter what her brother says. Tessa McMurray is hellbent on proving that her brothers don't control her. Setting her sights on her family's ranch foreman is risky. But she knows what she wants. Dean Langston loves his job, and he refuses to do anything to jeopardize his position...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... -
![Truly, Madly, Deeply by Erika Kelly]()
Truly, Madly, Deeply by Erika Kelly
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat's the worst thing that can happen to a single dad trying to avoid temptation? Crossing paths with the sexy runaway bride who's looking to get as far away from her ex as possible. When runaway bride Grace Giordano needs somewhere to regroup, groomsman Jaime Dupree offers her a guest house on his ranch. It’s no skin off his nose—she’s only in town a few days... -
![Long, Tall Texans by Diana Palmer]()
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]()
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]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Catching the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox]()
Catching the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSettling down and starting a family is something Diesel has considered, regardless of his one-night stand reputation. However, he just might be single forever since who he wants is off-limits—his best friend’s little sister. He’s been in love with her for years, but betraying his friendship could ruin everything...Categorized as:
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![Secrets and Spurs by Hollie Luckie]()
Secrets and Spurs by Hollie Luckie
They say life can change in an instant. I guess I didn’t realize how true that is until one bad ride ends my rodeo career for good. Suddenly, I’m thirty-six, single, and the brand new owner of The Last Lasso Farm in the middle of nowhere, Alabama. But my first night in Mills Corner, I meet a girl who lights my soul on fire... -
![Wildflower Falls by Denise Hunter]()
Wildflower Falls by Denise Hunter
He’s here to train her horses and then skip town. She’s keeping her true identity a secret. But their spark complicates both of their plans... -
![Scars and Stripes (Heart of a Wounded Hero) by Kat Baxter]()
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... -
![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... -
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![Redeemed Cowboy by Hope Ford]()
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... -
![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... -
![Take My Kiss by Brooke Montgomery]()
Take My Kiss by Brooke Montgomery
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA forced proximity stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a cowboy who’s ready to settle down and the single mom who’s used to doing everything alone, but reluctantly takes his help when a threat looms…. I met him at a wedding and his Southern charm quickly swept me off my feet—and into his bed...Categorized as:
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![Layton by Hadley Finn]()
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]()
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... -
![Here with Me (Alternate Special Edition Cover) by Brooke Montgomery, Brooke Cumberland]()
Here with Me (Alternate Special Edition Cover) by Brooke Montgomery, Brooke Cumberland
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen we met at the rodeo, I only knew his first name. Sparks ignited between us, and we spent an unforgettable night together. It's not until the morning after when I recognize his last name do I realize who he is. So I do what any rational woman would and make the walk of shame while he sleeps. It's not like I'll ever see him again or have to explain why I left...
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