Heart of Texas Series by K.L. Hemley

Mabel Milton doesn’t need any romance in her life. Running a busy ranch takes all her energy and having grown up surrounded by livestock, she’s more comfortable with animals than she is men. Besides, who has time to be lonely when there’s always something that needs to be done? With the first cattle drive of the year fast approaching, Mabel is fully focused on the job at hand... moreMabel Milton doesn’t need any romance in her life. Running a busy ranch takes all her energy and having grown up surrounded by livestock, she’s more comfortable with animals than she is men. Besides, who has time to be lonely when there’s always something that needs to be done? With the first cattle drive of the year fast approaching, Mabel is fully focused on the job at hand. However, the arrival of new cowboy on the block, Jesse Lockwood, is a definite distraction and with the dangers of the road ahead looming, Mabel doesn’t need any interference in her plans. Can she and her team survive stampedes and make their way through hazardous terrain with their herd intact? And will her heart be able to resist Jesse’s charms? Life, Love and Longhorns is the first of five books in the exciting new historical romance series Heart of Texas . Follow the fortunes of Mabel Milton as the need to keep her business afloat leads her into doing business with Jesse Lockwood, possibly one of the most annoying men to ever walk the plains. less

Having survived the long and difficult journey to Dodge City, Mabel Milton was ready to sell her cattle and enjoy life for a while. However, after a fatal shooting in the dance hall, she finds herself caught up in the fight to save a group of innocent men from the gallows... moreHaving survived the long and difficult journey to Dodge City, Mabel Milton was ready to sell her cattle and enjoy life for a while. However, after a fatal shooting in the dance hall, she finds herself caught up in the fight to save a group of innocent men from the gallows. With the town baying for blood, can she work with Jesse Lockwood to perform a miracle and get them freed? And what about things at home? As decent grazing becomes harder and harder to find, winter looms and it promises to be the worst one yet. With things looking grim on the ranch, it seems that the only way she can stay in business is to team up with Jesse, much against her better judgment. Can they set aside their differences for long enough to beat the coming storms? For Love or Not at All is the second of five books in the exciting new historical romance series Heart of Texas . Follow the fortunes of Mabel Milton as the need to keep her business afloat leads her into doing business with Jesse Lockwood, possibly one of the most annoying men to ever walk the plains. less

A month of non-stop snow is bad enough, but as snow gives way to ice and then more snow, Mabel is seriously worried about the future of her ranch. With big companies going out of business every day it seems, how is her little ranch to survive the winter storms? Luckily, she has Jesse by her side to help her through... moreA month of non-stop snow is bad enough, but as snow gives way to ice and then more snow, Mabel is seriously worried about the future of her ranch. With big companies going out of business every day it seems, how is her little ranch to survive the winter storms? Luckily, she has Jesse by her side to help her through. As the pair of them work together to keep both their businesses afloat, she begins to feel that Jesse isn’t quite as irritating as she first thought, especially when the two of them find themselves snowed in together for days. However, Mabel’s still determined to hold on to her independence and refuses to marry unless she’s in love. With the arrival of newcomer Max Harper, things with Jesse become complicated. For some reason, he’s acting as though he’s a jealous lover. Why is Jesse behaving so strangely? And does he have good reason to be jealous of Max? Love Comes Later is the third of five books in the exciting new historical romance series Heart of Texas . Follow the fortunes of Mabel Milton as the need to keep her business afloat leads her into doing business with Jesse Lockwood, possibly one of the most annoying men to ever walk the plains. less

Winter is finally over, leaving Mabel Milton to pick up the pieces of her devastated ranch. Fortunately, salvation comes in the shape of Jesse Lockwood, who lends her the money she needs to stay afloat, but she can’t help feeling that the loan comes with strings attached and the sooner she can repay him, the better. Meanwhile, newcomer to the area, Max Harper, is proving to be everything Jesse is not – easy going, considerate and courteous... moreWinter is finally over, leaving Mabel Milton to pick up the pieces of her devastated ranch. Fortunately, salvation comes in the shape of Jesse Lockwood, who lends her the money she needs to stay afloat, but she can’t help feeling that the loan comes with strings attached and the sooner she can repay him, the better. Meanwhile, newcomer to the area, Max Harper, is proving to be everything Jesse is not – easy going, considerate and courteous. When he asks Mabel to teach him about running a ranch, it’s a blessed relief to be around someone who doesn’t need to argue about everything and they become even closer when Max confides in Mabel to tell her about his business plans. However, Jesse can’t seem to leave the past behind him and his bitter rivalry with Max makes him impossible to deal with. When Max and Mabel decide to organize a cowboy competition together, it appears to signal the end of her friendship with Jesse. Can he overcome his differences with Max and continue to work with Mabel? Or will she need to find a new investor in her ranch? And what exactly does Max want with her anyway? To the Max is the fourth of five books in the exciting new historical romance series Heart of Texas. Follow the fortunes of Mabel Milton as the need to keep her business afloat leads her into doing business with Jesse Lockwood, possibly one of the most annoying men to ever walk the plains. This story unfolds over 5 books, approx. 20,000 words each. less

Mabel Milton has it all. She’s survived the harshest winter in living memory without going bankrupt and now she’s engaged to marry Max Harper, the charming city slicker who wants to set up a new venture providing a taste of cowboy life for those rich enough to pay to stay in his newly refurbished ranch house. It’s a new – and risky – idea, but with Mabel there to show vacationers the ropes, what can go wrong? Everyone’s happy for her... moreMabel Milton has it all. She’s survived the harshest winter in living memory without going bankrupt and now she’s engaged to marry Max Harper, the charming city slicker who wants to set up a new venture providing a taste of cowboy life for those rich enough to pay to stay in his newly refurbished ranch house. It’s a new – and risky – idea, but with Mabel there to show vacationers the ropes, what can go wrong? Everyone’s happy for her. Everyone, that is, except Jesse Lockwood, who’s been distant and even grumpier than usual. Mabel’s seen hardly anything of him since he tried to accuse Max Harper of some underhand dealings. Is Jesse just bitter about her newfound happiness with an old rival? Or does he have good reason to be worried about Mabel? Only time will tell. Lies and Laughter is the final in a set of five books in the exciting new historical romance series Heart of Texas. Follow the fortunes of Mabel Milton as the need to keep her business afloat leads her into doing business with Jesse Lockwood, possibly one of the most annoying men to ever walk the plains. This story unfolds over 5 books, approx. 20,000 words each. less