Smoke River Series by Lynna Banning

This town's not big enough for both of us…  Self-proclaimed spinster Jessamine Lassiter is striving to keep Smoke River's newspaper afloat when Cole Sanders rides into town to start up a rival paper. Emotions run high as Cole's constant, infuriating presence causes sparks to fly both in and out of the office!  But does he truly desire Jess, or is he just waiting to put her out of business? Whatever it is he wants, she's prepared to fight him all the way…

A cattle drive is no place for a greenhornBut this city miss is here for the ride!Cowboy Zachariah Strickland should put Alexandra Murray on the first eastbound train home. But he has no choice except to take her on his cattle trail... moreA cattle drive is no place for a greenhornBut this city miss is here for the ride!Cowboy Zachariah Strickland should put Alexandra Murray on the first eastbound train home. But he has no choice except to take her on his cattle trail. She hasn’t ridden a horse to death, or shot anybody, but she does drive him furious with longing… Is it possible Alex belongs right here in the Wild West—with Zach?“[A] delightful and passionate western romance … Romance fans will enjoy the fast pace and nonstop action” — RT Book Reviews on Her Sheriff Bodyguard “Charming, heartwarming and tender” — RT Book Reviews on Western Spring Weddings less