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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... -
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Always Enough by Kelly Elliott
The second novel in New York Times bestselling author Kelly Elliott’s Meet Me in Montana series turns up the emotion with a story about finding true love and healing broken hearts. Grieving the loss of her fiancé two years ago, Kaylee longs for a fresh start... -
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Luke by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe swore off women when his ex told him he might not be their daughter's father. But a paternity test confirmed he is, and Luke Young has dedicated his life to Corrine and his brothers' band. There hasn't been time for a girlfriend anyway. He's tried here and there, and the women in small-town Coral Canyon are certainly interested in him... -
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The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch: Books 1-3 by Shanae Johnson
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThree SWEET Marriage of Convenience Western Romances in ONE Boxset! If you believe in heroes… If you know that the power of love will heal all wounds… Then you’ll love these light-hearted, clean and wholesome romances of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love...Categorized as:
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![Frank by Kris Michaels]()
Frank by Kris Michaels
A life well-lived. Frank Marshall’s life before he married and had a family is a closely held secret. The past should remain in the past until it doesn’t. A love for the ages. Never in a million years did Frank think he’d find the type of love his parents shared. Until her. Until Amanda King... -
![Blaze: A Young Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson]()
Blaze: A Young Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHe's dark as night, a single dad, and a retired bull riding champion. With all his money, his rugged good looks, and his ability to say all the right things, Faith has no chance against Blaze Young's charms. But she’s his complete opposite, and she just doesn't see how they can be together. .. . .. so she ends things with him. But Faith Cromwell can't seem to stay away from Blaze...Categorized as:
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Sons of Chance Boxed Set Books 1 - 3 by Vicki Lewis Thompson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Last Chance Ranch, the family home of swoon-worthy cowboys Nick, Gabe and Jack! These brothers have no time for romance, but love finds them anyway. Chance men prefer strong women, so life on the ranch is about to get complicated! WHAT A COWBOY WANTS. He's her perfect cowboy fantasy. .. Fresh from a breakup, photographer Dominique Jeffries has sworn off commitment... -
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Tempting Love by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsCan a woman actually make you feel like you’re losing your damn mind? Yes. If she is Corina Miller. The only woman who has ever made me long for something more, and let me tell you, that has me all kinds of messed up. After months of ignoring my feelings, it’s clear to me I’ve fallen for those piercing blue eyes and sexy smile... -
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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... -
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Enchanted Enough by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFinally returning home after years in Paris, ex-model Avery Littlewood never imagined a rerouted flight plan would land her on destiny’s runway. She’s seated next to a gorgeous stranger…and as he shares his story, it’s not long before she discovers why his arresting blue eyes look so familiar... -
![I'll See You In My Dreams - Sweeter Version by Sable Hunter, Ryan O'Leary]()
I'll See You In My Dreams - Sweeter Version by Sable Hunter, Ryan O'Leary
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Hell Yeah! Sweeter Version Series continues with I'll See You in My Dreams. (Hell Yeah! Sweeter Version Book 8). Zane Saucier is handsome, brilliant, powerful, a practicing cowboy and a successful attorney, but he cannot see. Presley Love is smart, intrepid, and attractive, but she wants not to be seen... -
![Marrying a Cowgirl by Natalie Dean]()
Marrying a Cowgirl by Natalie Dean
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe has a mad crush on the local veterinarian. He’s scared to death of her father and his rules. Constance Callahan has had only one crush her whole life. And she’s still crushing. She thought she’d lost her chance forever when he left Copper Creek. But now he’s back in town and the most eligible bachelor. She realizes it’s now or never to get his attention... -
![Montana Baby by Juanita Kees]()
Montana Baby by Juanita Kees
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsChase Calhoun has worked hard at making Calhoun Customs a world-wide sensation and keeping his father’s dream alive. He hasn’t had time to think about settling down, so he’s not expecting to find love or new life in their garage amongst the ghosts of his family’s past. Charlotte Jackson is on the run from a rebellious past, determined to prove she can be a good mom to three-month-old baby, Zoe... -
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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... -
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![Grumpy Cowboy by Max Monroe]()
Grumpy Cowboy by Max Monroe
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![Forever Enough by Kelly Elliott]()
Forever Enough by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNot long out of college, Mackenzie Reeves has found herself halfway across the country, relocated from Atlanta, Georgia, to small-town Hamilton, Montana. But it’s not just a fresh start—it’s an escape. For years, she’s been trying to steer clear of the abusive stepfather who’s made her life hell and turned her mother into someone she doesn’t recognize... -
![Christmas in Chestnut Springs by Elsie Silver]()
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.Categorized as:
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Fixing to be Mine by Lyra Parish
She rolls into town with a bag full of cash, a designer wedding dress stuffed in her trunk, and zero plans to stay… until we meet. Runaway bride shows up outta nowhere? Most folks would call that a red flag. Me? I call it a typical Tuesday and hand her a key. I’ve been rebuilding this old house for someone just like her, and she’s finally here...Categorized as:
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Rocky Mountain Home by Vivian Arend
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe FINAL NOVEL in the bestselling SIX PACK RANCH series by New York Times Bestselling Author Vivian Arend. -------------. There’s no distance you can run to escape the past. Too stubborn to face his sins, Jesse Coleman bolted from the Six Pack Ranch, only to fall straight into the arms of a beautiful stranger... -
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Christian by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThis book is a spinoff of the Mitchell Family Series. It can be read as a stand alone. Christian Mitchell has always made her parents proud. She excels in everything she puts her mind to, and because of her intelligence, has warranted herself a top notch education at Kentucky State University. Though an achievement to be proud of, Christian longs for something else. To be accepted by her peers... -
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A Real Cowboy Never Says No by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe delivers a brand new series set in Rogue Valley, Wyoming, home to the Stockton brothers, a clan of fiercely loyal and honorable men, and the women who touch the hearts of these rugged, loner cowboys. The only reason rancher Chase Stockton and his brothers survived their brutal childhood was because they protected each other...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... -
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Chasing Home by Piper Rayne
It was straight out of a rom-com—until two pink lines changed everything. Zander Shaw is country music’s hottest star. So, when he singled me out of a packed arena and had me pulled backstage, I should’ve known I wasn’t his forever. One signed NDA later, I was sneaking onto his tour bus, wrapped up in his world, and him. But it ended before it really started when he ghosted me...Categorized as:
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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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![High Velocity by Freya Barker]()
High Velocity by Freya Barker
When the FBI sidelines Special Agent Stephanie Kramer over health concerns, she sees her hard-won dream career go down the drain. Suddenly adrift and without purpose, she jumps at the chance when a friend offers for her to stay in their trailer by a quiet, secluded creek near Libby, Montana...Categorized as:
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Justice Inked by Olivia Jaymes
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSheriff Dare Turner is known for his ever-present scowl and general bad mood. Between a teenage sister who thinks she’s all grown up and a killer on the loose he doesn’t have much to smile about these days. He simply doesn’t have time for fun and games. Rayne Dunn is half free spirit and half workaholic... -
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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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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... -
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Addison by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAddison is the youngest daughter of Colt and Savanna Mitchell. She's also turned out to be the most trouble during her adolescence. Now that a few years have passed since her last bout of problems, she's gotten back into the good graces of her whole family, by securing a job, and also donating her free time to community outreaches for those suffering from addictions... -
![The Chalet Next Door: An All-Ski, No-Spice Christian Romcom by Cassandra Joelle]()
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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Otis: A Young Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's finished with his last album and looking for a soft place to fall after a devastating break-up. She runs the small town bookshop in Coral Canyon and needs a new boyfriend to get her old one out of her life for good... -
![Just One Date by Chris Keniston]()
Just One Date by Chris Keniston
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHome for a family wedding, Chase Baron has a plan to avoid his grandfather’s matchmaking—hire an actress to be his date. No strings and no commitments is just the ticket for no complications. When CJ Lawson’s ditzy sister takes a last minute acting role out of town, CJ has to take over her sister’s local job —cozying up to a wealthy and sinfully handsome billionaire...Categorized as:
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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 Mitchell Family Series Box Set Part 2 by Jennifer Foor]()
The Mitchell Family Series Box Set Part 2 by Jennifer Foor
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe second set in the Best Selling Mitchell Family Series. Please Purchase the 1st box set before reading this one. http://amzn. com/B00M9P6LGG. This set includes:. Wanting More - Conner and Amy. Saving Us - Conner and Amy. Blinding Trust - Colt and Savanna. Losing Him - Heather. Loving Her- Ty and Miranda. Contains adult content. 18+. -
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Chaos by E.J. Blaise
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLottie Jackson is not a good person. Reckless, bad-tempered, and perpetually mad at the world, she’s no stranger to making bad decisions. When the worst of them gets her kicked off her family’s ranch, it takes one just as bad to get her back...Categorized as:
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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... -
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Escape by Jay Crownover
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEverything inside of him is screaming that he needs to run, he needs to go, he needs to escape. Lane Warner is used to being overshadowed and overlooked. After all, he’s the youngest brother and the most laid back one in the family. He’s the one known for going with the flow and not making waves, even when things seem to be at their worst... -
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Spurred On by Elle Jordan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. A girls’ weekend in Vegas to celebrate me finally passing my nursing boards—what could go wrong? A lot. Like accidentally marrying the star of bull riding, Maverick Ryder. I’m sure you’re wondering how someone gets accidentally married. Answer: a mechanical bull and way too many margaritas... -
![Cowboys of Chance Creek Vol 0 - 2 by Cora Seton]()
Cowboys of Chance Creek Vol 0 - 2 by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThree fast-paced, full-length, sexy western romance novels in one set! Available for a limited time only. Including:. The Cowboy Inherits a Bride: When a big city chef and a hometown country boy go toe to toe to win an inheritance, the competition gets smoking hot... -
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Wild Dream by Leslie North
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSometimes love brews where it's least expected… Between keeping his brothers in line and looking after Lockhart Bend, Sheriff Trevor Wild has enough on his plate. But he can't pass up the chance to get close to the town's newest resident, Marianne Stanton. She's as delicious as the beer she brews… But as stubborn as a hangover... -
![One Last Summer by Piper Rayne]()
One Last Summer by Piper Rayne
He’s my first love. My high school sweetheart. And he’s leaving tomorrow for a bigger and better life. I’ve loved Ben almost my entire life, and we have one night left before he heads miles away to college on a football scholarship. I’m bound and determined to make sure this day goes perfectly so he remembers me as the girl he loves. But I can’t help worrying that I’ll end up as the girl he loved.Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![Redeem My Heart by Kat Baxter]()
Redeem My Heart by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShelby silently nursed a crush on Dane all through high school, despite the fact that he was way out of older, handsome, and dating the most popular girl in school. Years later when he returns, wounded, after serving abroad, Shelby accidentally starts a rumor that they’ve been secretly dating...Categorized as:
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![A Rogue Cowboy's Heart by Stephanie Rowe]()
A Rogue Cowboy's Heart by Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe rules are simple for reclusive cowboy Lucas Hart. Make sure Maddie Vale is safe, and then disappear before she even realizes he's there. But some rules need to be broken. Rancher Lucas Hart trusts no one outside his immediate circle, and he has no interest in getting serious with a woman...Categorized as:
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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... -
![Farraday Country: Sweet and Clean Contemporary Romance Boxed Set Books 1-3 by Chris Keniston]()
Farraday Country: Sweet and Clean Contemporary Romance Boxed Set Books 1-3 by Chris Keniston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Farraday Country, a sweet contemporary romance series set in cattle-ranching west Texas, with all the friends, family and fun that fans have come to expect from USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston. This collection includes books 1-3 of the series... -
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Mountain Man's Valentine by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClay Callaghan. Stoic. Rugged. Mountain Man. Seeing him again gives me ALL the feels. But does Cupid have a scheme to make our second chance actually stick? Clay is six-foot-four of pure muscled alpha. It's a good thing he isn't lacking in the confidence department. .. Because only a real man can handle a female Sheriff by his side. But I’m not here to resurrect an old love,... -
![Whiskey Weather: A snowed-in cowboy romance novella by Lainey Lawson]()
Whiskey Weather: A snowed-in cowboy romance novella by Lainey Lawson
My evening began with shouting curse words toward the snowy Wyoming sky. A breakup, an incoming blizzard, and a broken-down car on the same day weren’t just bad luck. The universe was trying its best to sabotage my trip entirely. Just before the sun had a chance to fully set on this dumpster fire of the last twelve hours, fate stepped in... -
![Everything But You by Harlow James]()
Everything But You by Harlow James
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratings“Speak now or forever hold your peace. ”. I hate that part in a wedding, where everyone waits on pins and needles to see if someone has a reason why the couple shouldn’t get married. So, when I ran into my high school sweetheart and found out that she was engaged, I said my peace before she ever walked down the aisle...
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