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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... -
![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... -
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![The Runaways by Devney Perry]()
The Runaways by Devney Perry
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne car. One cross-country road trip. Five small town romances about six runaways finally finding home.From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, Devney Perry, this collection includes Runaway Road, Wild Highway, Quarter Miles, Forsaken Trail and Dotted Lines.Londyn McCormack didn’t have a typical childhood... -
![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... -
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![Sunshine and Sammy by Melanie Moreland]()
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... -
![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... -
![Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend's Brother: A Hammond Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson]()
Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend's Brother: A Hammond Brothers Novel by Liz Isaacson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsShe's best friends with the single dad cowboy's brother and has watched two friends find love with the sexy new cowboys in town... -
![Take My Name by Brooke Montgomery]()
Take My Name by Brooke Montgomery
A second chance stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a literary agent from NYC who returns to her Southern hometown and the cowboy high school sweetheart she left behind… I fell in love with him when I was only fifteen—tall, handsome, and so damn charming—it was impossible not to. Years later, we got married, and I thought we’d have our perfect happily-ever-after...Categorized as:
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![Soldier's Fake Fiancée: Trinity Falls Sweet Romance - Home for Christmas - Book 3 by Clara Pines]()
Soldier's Fake Fiancée: Trinity Falls Sweet Romance - Home for Christmas - Book 3 by Clara Pines
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThis military mechanic can fix anything, except his own broken heart… Beau Wilson’s past is littered with mistakes. But he has two things going for him—the know-how that only an Army-trained mechanic can boast, and his fierce, funny, four-year-old daughter Zandy... -
![ISO: In Search Of by Lucy Lennox]()
ISO: In Search Of by Lucy Lennox
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsHow 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...Categorized as:
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![Cowboy of Convenience: Moss Creek PD by Janice Whiteaker]()
Cowboy of Convenience: Moss Creek PD by Janice Whiteaker
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGrady’s spent his whole life in Moss Creek, Montana, helping out on his family’s ranch and keeping the town he loves safe. There’s nowhere else he’d rather be.Except for Evelyn Warwick’s bed.The newly arrived New Yorker is a breath of fresh air in his stagnant and stale life— one he seeks out at every opportunity...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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![The Cowboy Contract by B.A. Tortuga]()
The Cowboy Contract by B.A. Tortuga
Ryder Vittor has almost everything he could ever want. He was a successful bull rider, he runs a rodeo company and a ranch for his family, and he's right where he wants to be. Until his grandmother issues him an ultimatum... -
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![Eight Seconds To Fly by Grace McGinty]()
Eight Seconds To Fly by Grace McGinty
Tessa May Everett had grown up loving four things in life; bull riding, her father and her best frenemies, Branch and Beau. But in less than eight seconds, she’d lost all four things and the single most important person in her life. Four years later, Tessa May is back and ready to reclaim her dreams... -
![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... -
![Sunset by Sharon Sala]()
Sunset by Sharon Sala
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCrossroads, Texas, just might be the place to settle down and find the love of your dreams in this new small town romance series from Sharon Sala, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Blessings, Georgia series.World-champion bull rider Sonny Bluejacket was bucked off a bull and critically injured. He died twice on the operating table and then survived...Categorized as:
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![Space Junk: Houston, We Have a Hottie by Sara L. Hudson]()
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]()
Grumpy Cowboy by Max Monroe
ATTENTION: If you have been a victim of false advertising, you may be entitled to compensation...Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![Fated Hearts by Kelly Elliott]()
Fated Hearts by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIt was only meant to be a short trip—up to Chicago for two days and then back to Texas. At least, that was the plan until a massive snowstorm leaves me trapped in Chicago at a local hotel with no definite timeframe of when I can go back home. If that wasn’t a crazy-enough turn of events—I wake up to a beautiful princess standing in my hotel room... -
![Chase Our Forever by Kat Singleton]()
Chase Our Forever by Kat Singleton
Dean Livingston needs a new live-in nanny, and I need a safe place to stay.I’d been running from my past when I stumbled into the small town of Sutten Mountain, tired and alone.That’s where I met a broken single dad and his adorable daughter.Dean has more money than he could ever spend but couldn’t keep a nanny. After firing every eligible candidate in town, he was desperate for help...Categorized as:
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![House for Sale Navy SEAL Included by Cora Seton]()
House for Sale Navy SEAL Included by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s bringing a ghost town back to life…Ten years ago, desperate to save his father’s life, Carter Elliott pulled the plug on Elliott Ridge, the failing company town owned by his family for generations. After a decade with the Navy SEALs, he’s back to resurrect it so he can bring his father home. He’s ready to start a family of his own, too, but first he’ll need a wife... -
![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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![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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![Fool for You by Kelly Elliott]()
Fool for You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was only supposed to be for a few months, so where was the harm in going along with it? That is, until the fake engagement Landon and I came up with after a misunderstanding threw us both into the spotlight, and threatened to destroy the lives we had both worked so hard for.Somewhere along the way, though, we realized everything had changed... -
![Jasper Vale by Devney Perry]()
Jasper Vale by Devney Perry
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Devney Perry comes a small town, fake relationship romance.Eloise Eden’s pride and joy is her family’s hotel in Quincy, Montana. Her lifelong dream is to own The Eloise Inn. All she has to do is prove to her parents that she’s the epitome of responsible. That her days of being duped and making reckless decisions are history... -
![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... -
![Tempting the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox]()
Tempting the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox
Kane Bishop’s content with living and working on the ranch, but something is missing—a family of his own. After his twin brother married the woman he once loved, Kane has moved on and is now focusing on new things. When his best friend’s little sister re-enters his life, the attraction is undeniable, but the timing is all wrong... -
![Make Me Stay by Kennedy Fox, Aiden Snow]()
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... -
![Wishing Hearts by Emmy Sanders]()
Wishing Hearts by Emmy Sanders
A shameless flirt. A single dad. And an unexpected chance at love. HarrisonWhen 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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![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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![Dating a Cowgirl by Natalie Dean]()
Dating a Cowgirl by Natalie Dean
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe needs a mechanic. And he needs a cowgirl. When they strike a deal, will they get more than they bargained for?Faye Callahan would give anything to get her mother’s old truck fixed. It’s the only memory she has of her. But there’s a problem… Faye has no money. She’s too busy helping her family on the ranch to have a paying job... -
![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... -
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![Where We Burn by Lea Rose]()
Where We Burn by Lea Rose
She was off-limits. Until she wasn’t. I shouldn’t want him.I shouldn’t lie awake at night imagining how his hands would feel on my skin or how his mouth would taste against mine.But Christian Crawford has been my deepest, darkest fantasy since the moment I met him.I’ve tried to bury my feelings for my boyfriend’s father...Categorized as:
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![A Rancher's Vow by Vivian Arend]()
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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!ZaraThe 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... -
![Up in Smoke by Lainey Lawson]()
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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![Heart of Texas Volume 2: Caroline's Child / Dr. Texas by Debbie Macomber]()
Heart of Texas Volume 2: Caroline's Child / Dr. Texas by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsCaronline's Child Who's the father of Caroline Daniels's child? Everyone in town wants to know, but no one's ever asked-or ever will. The people of Promise are protective of Caroline and five-year-old Maggie. They care. Especially rancher Grady Weston, who's beginning to realize he "more" than cares...Dr. Texas.They call her Dr. Texas... -
![Can't Bucking Wait by Elle Thorpe]()
Can't Bucking Wait by Elle Thorpe
I’ve wanted to be a big city doctor my entire life. I studied hard. Got into Harvard. Then moved across the other side of the country, leaving my family’s small-town ranch and bull riding school behind. I’ve hated every moment since. My older sister’s wedding is the perfect excuse for an extended trip back 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... -
![Wildest Dreams by Kristen Proby]()
Wildest Dreams by Kristen Proby
From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes an all-new Small Town, Single Dad, Brother’s Best Friend, Cowboy romance. Ryan 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... -
![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... -
![Spurred On by Elle Jordan]()
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... -
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![Have Mercy by Christina Lee]()
Have Mercy by Christina Lee
Julian NorthMy whole world changed with one roadside bomb and an honorable discharge. Not even the city I used to love can ease the restlessness inside me. I don’t expect visiting my cousin Sienna’s farm to do the trick either, but the change of scenery can’t hurt. Wyoming isn’t what I expected—from the mischievous pig following me around, to the rescue horse I’ve become strangely fascinated with...Categorized as:
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![Scrape the Barrel by Karley Brenna]()
Scrape the Barrel by Karley Brenna
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHurt people know hurt people. Years ago, Sage McKinley thought settling down in small town Bell Buckle was the only way to protect her daughter. It didn't hurt that she managed to get a job at the local cafe, doing what she loved most: baking. The perfect life she'd built for them was all that mattered—until everything was turned upside down...Categorized as:
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![Bourbon Harmony by Walker Rose]()
Bourbon Harmony by Walker Rose
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsWhen my car breaks down miles from my cabin, I’m rescued by none other than Rhys Kinkade, the man who broke my heart years ago, and his two adorable little girls. Fifteen years ago, I was eighteen and Nashville bound. Rhys ditched our plans to leave Bourbon Canyon together. I thought he’d follow; he knew he wouldn’t...Categorized as:
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![Cowgirl Fallin' for the Single Dad by Natalie Dean]()
Cowgirl Fallin' for the Single Dad by Natalie Dean
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe’s a cowgirl with trust issues. He’s a doctor with a painful past. Headstrong cowgirl Charity Miller is the eldest of five children in a million-dollar ranching family. She had dreams, once… before a betrayal left her heartbroken. Now she’s convinced herself she doesn’t need anything other than taking care of the ranch and her siblings.Until she meets the new doctor in town... -
![Shattered Dreams by Natasha Madison]()
Shattered Dreams by Natasha Madison
Montgavin Township will never be the same when one night changes the lives of six people. The course of their lives and the trajectory of the town sets them on a collision course for disaster.CharlieIt was supposed to be a regular day out.Three couples celebrating the last days of summer.When tragedy struck.I thought I was going to marry her.Instead, I was burying her... -
![Down in Flames by Parker St. John]()
Down in Flames by Parker St. John
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHe’s been in love with a rugged, hunky cowboy for years.The problem?Michael is fifteen years older…and straight.West Owens grew up suffocated by his overprotective family. To prove he’s not the frail child he once was, he’s shredding through local rodeos on the wildest broncs around. But the man he most wishes would stop seeing him as a sickly child is Michael...Categorized as:
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