The MacKenzies Series by Ana Leigh

Honey Behr had to find an easy mark, fast. She had spent her last dollar buying a riverboat ticket and now she didn't have one coin to rub against another. So when asked to take the place of a mail-order bride with cold feet, the bold and unfettered blonde didn't hesitate to play the part. But when she realized her game was going arwy when she rushed headlong into the arms of the law... moreHoney Behr had to find an easy mark, fast. She had spent her last dollar buying a riverboat ticket and now she didn't have one coin to rub against another. So when asked to take the place of a mail-order bride with cold feet, the bold and unfettered blonde didn't hesitate to play the part. But when she realized her game was going arwy when she rushed headlong into the arms of the law. Sheriff Luke MacKenzie had sent for a bride, a demure, motherly type, someone who would be able to take good care of his child. But when he saw the gleam in Honey's eyes, he knew he was in trouble. less

The lone survivor of a Comanche attack, young widow Garnet Scott finds her only chance of staying alive lies in the hands of rugged Flint MacKenzie, who is furious about having to protect a woman in the wild territory.

Escaping from an arranged marriage to a Spanish count, Adriana Maria Fuente embarks on a mission to find her twin brother, but finds trouble instead in the form of notorious card shark Cleve MacKenzie, who offers to protect her, and as they search for her brother, a fierce passion rages between them under the hot Texas sun.

When Cynthia MacKenzie returns from Europe to the family ranch, she soon finds the quiet life boring. For excitement, she goes after engineer Dave Kincaid, who is overseeing the building of the MacKenzie railroad, teasing him and tempting him, despite his resistance, until neither of them can resist the other."The action moves along faster than a stampede and the hero is a 'Keeper.'" -- Romantic Times on Flint

Rugged Peter Gifford had always come to Angeleen MacKenzie's rescue -- and now, he was getting her out of the biggest trouble of all, by protecting her honor with a vow of marriage. The free-spirited beauty had strayed far from home, and now Peter was bringing her back...as his bride. Every toss of Angel's ebony tresses, every flash of her saphire eyes, tempts him into waging a passionate seduction of the woman he calls wife yet who refuses to share his bed... moreRugged Peter Gifford had always come to Angeleen MacKenzie's rescue -- and now, he was getting her out of the biggest trouble of all, by protecting her honor with a vow of marriage. The free-spirited beauty had strayed far from home, and now Peter was bringing her back...as his bride. Every toss of Angel's ebony tresses, every flash of her saphire eyes, tempts him into waging a passionate seduction of the woman he calls wife yet who refuses to share his bed. Can his kisses tame her wandering spirit -- and awaken the wild need that will bind her to him forever. less

It takes a strong man to match a MacKenzie woman: the MacKenzie sisters are smart, strong, and sassy. But when Beth is forced to marry her tong-time enemy to save the MacKenzie railroad, she wonders if the price isn't too high. The ruthless owner of the Lone Star Railroad, Jake Carrington has desired Beth-and her railroad-for years. But when he proposes to her, he's motivated by revenge, not love... moreIt takes a strong man to match a MacKenzie woman: the MacKenzie sisters are smart, strong, and sassy. But when Beth is forced to marry her tong-time enemy to save the MacKenzie railroad, she wonders if the price isn't too high. The ruthless owner of the Lone Star Railroad, Jake Carrington has desired Beth-and her railroad-for years. But when he proposes to her, he's motivated by revenge, not love. Savoring dreams of the marriage bed, the handsome devil never imagines that Beth might turn the tables on him. Like a modern-day Scheherezade, she cleverly puts off the wedding night, one night at a time-but when passion overcomes reason--will love follow? less

"Pinkerton agent Josh MacKenzie always gets his man...but he's never been up against a woman like runaway heiress Emily Lawrence!She Was Trouble...and TemptationEmily had fled her wealthy home and the boring society men who courted her, looking for adventure in the wild West--but the new-fledged Harvey girl gets more than she bargained for when she meets Josh MacKenzie.At first she thinks the tall, handsome Texan just may be the man of her dreams.. more"Pinkerton agent Josh MacKenzie always gets his man...but he's never been up against a woman like runaway heiress Emily Lawrence!She Was Trouble...and TemptationEmily had fled her wealthy home and the boring society men who courted her, looking for adventure in the wild West--but the new-fledged Harvey girl gets more than she bargained for when she meets Josh MacKenzie.At first she thinks the tall, handsome Texan just may be the man of her dreams...until he snaps handcuffs on her wrists to take her home! Naturally, the beautiful spitfire fights Josh at every turn--and as he manfully tries to resist her impossibly irresistible charms, Josh wonders which is in greater danger: his job...or his heart? less

Rugged Zach MacKenzie has a dangerous secret that could cost him his one chance to win the woman he wants... Rose Dubois became a Harvey Girl and came West looking for a new life and a husband - preferably a wealthy rancher. She certainly knows better than to get involved with a no-account cowboy like Zach MacKenzie. He's strong and good-looking enough to stop a girl's breath - but the dangerous ruffians he runs with are surely heading for bad ends... moreRugged Zach MacKenzie has a dangerous secret that could cost him his one chance to win the woman he wants... Rose Dubois became a Harvey Girl and came West looking for a new life and a husband - preferably a wealthy rancher. She certainly knows better than to get involved with a no-account cowboy like Zach MacKenzie. He's strong and good-looking enough to stop a girl's breath - but the dangerous ruffians he runs with are surely heading for bad ends. So why can't Rose calm her pounding heart whenever he's nearby? But Zach's only pretending to be no good in order to infiltrate an outlaw gang. If he tells Rose he's really a Texas Ranger, not only is his mission in jeopardy, but both of their lives as well! Yet this spirited filly is everything he ever dreamed of. Her lips are downright irresistible, and her passionate fire burns hot enough to make a smart man do something real stupid ... like fall in love. less

Spirited Kitty MacKenzie gets more than she bargined for with a handsome, stubborn loner and his two mischievous daughters...A helping hand...and heartIt's high time Kitty MacKenzie started over, so the pretty, young widow accepts a position as governess to two adorable, is incorrigible, little girls. The real problem, though, is the twins' father... moreSpirited Kitty MacKenzie gets more than she bargined for with a handsome, stubborn loner and his two mischievous daughters...A helping hand...and heartIt's high time Kitty MacKenzie started over, so the pretty, young widow accepts a position as governess to two adorable, is incorrigible, little girls. The real problem, though, is the twins' father. Tall, dark Jared Fraser is exasperating, demanding -- and so devilishly good-looking that he makes Kitty's heart pound faster each time he looks her way.Jared could never trust another woman, not after being betrayed by the two-timing hussy who bore his children. But there's something different about Kitty. No female has ever stood up to him the way she does -- and her fire is heating Jared as well. Still, he determined to resist her. The twins, however, knows a perfect new mama when they see one -- and they'll do whatever it takes to hustle Kitty and Jared straight to the altar! less

The last time Cole MacKenzie saw Maggie O'Shea, the daughter of his gold-hunting partner, Pop, she was a scruffy kid with dirt on her cheeks. Now the tomboy is all grown up -- and how! -- and she's Cole's sworn responsibility, since the suspicious passing of his dear old friend. But being Maggie's new legal guardian may be more than the footloose loner can handle -- especially since he's been aching of late to hold her close and tight... moreThe last time Cole MacKenzie saw Maggie O'Shea, the daughter of his gold-hunting partner, Pop, she was a scruffy kid with dirt on her cheeks. Now the tomboy is all grown up -- and how! -- and she's Cole's sworn responsibility, since the suspicious passing of his dear old friend. But being Maggie's new legal guardian may be more than the footloose loner can handle -- especially since he's been aching of late to hold her close and tight. How dare Cole MacKenzie think he can run her life! True, she's had a crush on him since forever, but Maggie won't be treated like a child -- especially not by a powerfully good-looking wanderer who makes her flush with wanting him. Cole says he's not ready to stay put, yet he's not going anywhere until he's satisfied Pop's death was a natural one. But will that leave Maggie enough time to prove to the man how much of a woman she's become? less