Blackwater Canyon Ranch Series by Cindy Stark

The list of things people should never do according to Rachel Halstead: 1) Die 2) Leave your lovely ranch to your niece with the condition that she must marry within two months or lose it. That's beyond crazy. 3) Lie about your fiancé, unless the only way to keep what should be yours is to find a stand-in husband. Don't forget to make him cute. 4) Last, and most important, don't fall for a man when the contract between you states he must leave you. Visit CindyStark... moreThe list of things people should never do according to Rachel Halstead: 1) Die 2) Leave your lovely ranch to your niece with the condition that she must marry within two months or lose it. That's beyond crazy. 3) Lie about your fiancé, unless the only way to keep what should be yours is to find a stand-in husband. Don't forget to make him cute. 4) Last, and most important, don't fall for a man when the contract between you states he must leave you. Visit CindyStark.com to preview the first chapter. Sign up for Cindy's newsletter while you're there! less

Three months at her sister’s house is an eternity for Daisy Halsted. She’d rather shop at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City than live on a remote ranch, despite the beautiful surroundings. Unfortunately, the cute cowboy who is her only hope for distraction seems annoyed by her every move. To make matters worse, he’s too much man for her to ignore. The pretty newcomer intrigues Oliver, even though she’s incapable of doing anything to help out... moreThree months at her sister’s house is an eternity for Daisy Halsted. She’d rather shop at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City than live on a remote ranch, despite the beautiful surroundings. Unfortunately, the cute cowboy who is her only hope for distraction seems annoyed by her every move. To make matters worse, he’s too much man for her to ignore. The pretty newcomer intrigues Oliver, even though she’s incapable of doing anything to help out. Sadly, his boss has declared her sister off-limits. Besides, there’s not much use giving in to the temptation if she’s the type of woman who despises the wild Wyoming land he loves so much. An innocent bet leads to more, forcing Daisy to choose. She thought she wanted the bright lights of a big city, but could she possibly want the cowboy more? less

If spending a month at a remote Wyoming ranch is what it takes for up-and-coming businessman Justin Branson to earn his millionaire-mogul grandfather’s approval, he’ll trade his corner office for a corral. He has his eye on the CEO position, and nothing, including his beautiful, but difficult instructor will keep him from his goal. Sadie Butler has big dreams and a small bank account. At the rate she’s going, she won’t graduate from college until she’s thirty... moreIf spending a month at a remote Wyoming ranch is what it takes for up-and-coming businessman Justin Branson to earn his millionaire-mogul grandfather’s approval, he’ll trade his corner office for a corral. He has his eye on the CEO position, and nothing, including his beautiful, but difficult instructor will keep him from his goal. Sadie Butler has big dreams and a small bank account. At the rate she’s going, she won’t graduate from college until she’s thirty. When a millionaire discreetly offers her a large sum of money to coach his reckless grandson, she can’t say no. Using the hardships of small-town ranching, she’ll teach the handsome playboy a thing or two. She must guard her secret and her heart long enough to get paid, or she’ll lose everything. less

A HEARTWARMING ROMANCE ABOUT LOVE AND FORGIVENESS After surviving two long years in an abusive relationship, all Piper wants for Christmas is to go home to Moose Meadows. Unfortunately, when she left for a life of grandeur, she demolished a lot of bridges including the one that led straight to BJ’s heart. Then she discovered life wasn’t so grand, and as hard as she’s tried, Piper can’t forget the one man who actually loved her... moreA HEARTWARMING ROMANCE ABOUT LOVE AND FORGIVENESS After surviving two long years in an abusive relationship, all Piper wants for Christmas is to go home to Moose Meadows. Unfortunately, when she left for a life of grandeur, she demolished a lot of bridges including the one that led straight to BJ’s heart. Then she discovered life wasn’t so grand, and as hard as she’s tried, Piper can’t forget the one man who actually loved her. She doesn’t expect BJ to forgive her, but she hopes through acts of love and kindness that the town will accept her once again. less