Sweet Texas Love Series by Shanna Handel

My ranch. My rules. Carrie is mine. Maybe having my brother and his fiancée home for Christmas wasn’t the best idea. But Carrie knows the rules and the consequences. A storm is brewing. Things only get worse – tragic, in fact. Then the tide turns and beauty rises from the ashes. All I can do is hold on tight to my girl, and try to be the best man and friend I can be. But will it be enough? Forever Daddy is book two in the Sweet Texas Love series, but can be read as a standalone... moreMy ranch. My rules. Carrie is mine. Maybe having my brother and his fiancée home for Christmas wasn’t the best idea. But Carrie knows the rules and the consequences. A storm is brewing. Things only get worse – tragic, in fact. Then the tide turns and beauty rises from the ashes. All I can do is hold on tight to my girl, and try to be the best man and friend I can be. But will it be enough? Forever Daddy is book two in the Sweet Texas Love series, but can be read as a standalone. Publisher’s Note: This sweet romance contains elements of power exchange and domestic discipline. If these themes offend you, please do not purchase. less

I spent over a decade behind that bar, watching her drink, dance and flirt. Keeping an eye on her and wishing she were mine. Hungering for her love, her touch. Then she kissed me. My life, as I knew it, completely changed with that kiss. As far as I was concerned, Jessica was mine. Standing at the altar, awaiting my beautiful bride, I know the rest of my life will be complete with Jessica by my side. My wife to love, protect and guide with my firm hand... moreI spent over a decade behind that bar, watching her drink, dance and flirt. Keeping an eye on her and wishing she were mine. Hungering for her love, her touch. Then she kissed me. My life, as I knew it, completely changed with that kiss. As far as I was concerned, Jessica was mine. Standing at the altar, awaiting my beautiful bride, I know the rest of my life will be complete with Jessica by my side. My wife to love, protect and guide with my firm hand. But will she let me love her fully? In the way only I can? Who's your daddy? The Bartender. The Bartender is book three in the Sweet Texas Love series, but it can be read as a standalone. Publisher’s Note: This sweet romance contains elements of power exchange and domestic discipline. If these themes offend you, please do not purchase. less

Buttercup: I am not dating. I am not dating. I am not… As always, the devastatingly handsome face of Jake Hargett flashes in my mind’s eye, interrupting my mantra. I picture that smile, the one that makes my knees feel weak and my tummy go all to butterflies. But I’ve been hurt. Too much to take another chance. I’m better off lying low and focusing on the Poke Town family that I’ve returned to. Even if Jake seems to be everything I always dreamed of in a man... moreButtercup: I am not dating. I am not dating. I am not… As always, the devastatingly handsome face of Jake Hargett flashes in my mind’s eye, interrupting my mantra. I picture that smile, the one that makes my knees feel weak and my tummy go all to butterflies. But I’ve been hurt. Too much to take another chance. I’m better off lying low and focusing on the Poke Town family that I’ve returned to. Even if Jake seems to be everything I always dreamed of in a man. But will he take no for an answer? Jake: Love at first sight is just stuff they make up in movies, right? I thought so, too, until I laid eyes on Buttercup. I’ve waited ten years for her to return to Poke Town. I’d almost given up on the idea. Then, one day, she was back. And my world changed. A gentle spirit, she’s even more fragile this time. I want to keep her safe and I want to make her mine. And give her the love she deserves. I can show her that a man can be strong as well as kind. But after all she’s been through, will she let me? This is book four in the Sweet Texas Love series. It’s ten years later and all your favorite characters are here for a visit. If you haven’t visited Poke Town before, this is a great place to start. Publisher’s Note: This sweet romance is for adults only. It contains elements of power exchange and domestic discipline. If these offend you, please do not purchase. less