Westward Bound Series Series by Kara Kinsley

The last place on Earth Melissa Darby ever wants to be is the family ranch, but healing from her recent break-up requires a change of pace for a city girl like her. Following her sister's suggestion, Melissa uses the opportunity to reconnect with her family and, hopefully, her true self while on the ranch. Life outside of the city proves to be quite the experience for Melissa... moreThe last place on Earth Melissa Darby ever wants to be is the family ranch, but healing from her recent break-up requires a change of pace for a city girl like her. Following her sister's suggestion, Melissa uses the opportunity to reconnect with her family and, hopefully, her true self while on the ranch. Life outside of the city proves to be quite the experience for Melissa. The well-manicured, high heel wearing, up and coming actress quickly learns that a ranch is no place for a girl like her. While the rough and tumble cowboys tease her, Melissa is surprised to find one that seems different from all the others, but learning to trust him is going to require a lot more than a friendly smile. Jason could be the one thing she needs in her life, but Melissa's mistrust following her recent breakup will be one very steep hill to climb. Is Jason willing to work hard to win Melissa over and is Melissa ready to open her heart for a real chance at love? less

Melissa finally has everything she has ever dreamed of – a simple life on the family ranch and wonderful man by her side. When her old life comes calling, Melissa is torn between accepting the role of a lifetime or abandoning the safe confines of her new life. Just as one major crisis is averted, another pops up. Only this time, its more than her heart that is in danger. It's the family ranch... moreMelissa finally has everything she has ever dreamed of – a simple life on the family ranch and wonderful man by her side. When her old life comes calling, Melissa is torn between accepting the role of a lifetime or abandoning the safe confines of her new life. Just as one major crisis is averted, another pops up. Only this time, its more than her heart that is in danger. It's the family ranch. A ruthless, conniving developer has his sights set on the ranch and threatens to reveal long-held family secrets to gain leverage over the family. Melissa's seemingly simple existence is thrown into turmoil. If she doesn't figure out a way to stop the developer from destroying her family, all will be lost forever. less

The exciting continuation of Melissa's adventures in Montana. She has reunited with her family, matured substantially and found the man that she always wanted. Granted, it was not the way she wanted to find him, but life rarely follows our plans. However, her family hides a secret that might unravel everything she has just reclaimed. Ghosts from Melissa's past resurface and are somehow involved with this secret... moreThe exciting continuation of Melissa's adventures in Montana. She has reunited with her family, matured substantially and found the man that she always wanted. Granted, it was not the way she wanted to find him, but life rarely follows our plans. However, her family hides a secret that might unravel everything she has just reclaimed. Ghosts from Melissa's past resurface and are somehow involved with this secret. Has Melissa unknowingly sown the seeds of her destruction? This is Book 3 of the Westward Bound Series. less