Cowboys of Cauldron Valley Series by Caroline Lee

Cade Cauldron is good at worrying. It's what he does. That, and manage the nutrition of the racing horses on his family's ranch. He's devoted to making the place a continuing success, and like 80% of his worrying is about Cauldron Valley Ranch... Right up until his grandfather tells him and his brothers and cousins that it's time for them to marry. Then he's got a whole other pile of worries.Dr... moreCade Cauldron is good at worrying. It's what he does. That, and manage the nutrition of the racing horses on his family's ranch. He's devoted to making the place a continuing success, and like 80% of his worrying is about Cauldron Valley Ranch... Right up until his grandfather tells him and his brothers and cousins that it's time for them to marry. Then he's got a whole other pile of worries.Dr. Jami Boatright has made a career out of studying modern-day marriages of convenience, and her bestselling books on the subject have made her a common name when it comes to the psychology and anthropology of marriage. But there's one thing lacking from her research...she's never actually been married, much less experienced a marriage of convenience.But when she arrives at the ranch, studying the latest Cauldron cousin's meeting-at-the-altar, Cade realizes she's exactly what he needs: A wife who will say yes for reasons of her own. A real-life modern marriage of convenience.But after the "I Do"s, real trouble starts, as they realize they don't know everything they thought they did about their new spouse. And even worse...these revelations don't seem to matter to their hearts, which keep forgetting this marriage has nothing to do with love.Or does it? less

Decker Cauldron's life is going pretty well: he's got a good job, he loves living on his family's ancestral ranch, and he's surrounded by brothers and cousins to support and tease. But his quiet nature hides a secret he's only now sharing: He's always wanted kids. Like, lots and lots of kids. Kids to teach, kids to worry about, kids to spoil and raise to be good adults.But it's not until Pops starts pressuring him to marry that he starts considering how to get those kids... moreDecker Cauldron's life is going pretty well: he's got a good job, he loves living on his family's ancestral ranch, and he's surrounded by brothers and cousins to support and tease. But his quiet nature hides a secret he's only now sharing: He's always wanted kids. Like, lots and lots of kids. Kids to teach, kids to worry about, kids to spoil and raise to be good adults.But it's not until Pops starts pressuring him to marry that he starts considering how to get those kids. He's going to have to find a wife, isn't he?Bobbi Rae Diamon is struggling: her nursing salary covers rent and groceries for her and her six-year-old daughter, CJ, but there's not a lot left over for fun. So when CJ is offered a chance to learn to ride at a local ranch, Bobbi jumps at the opportunity...only to discover the lesson is being offered by the most drop-dead gorgeous man she's ever met. But she learned her lesson long ago; she can't go falling in love with Decker, no matter how sweet and caring this strong-but-silent cowboy might be. And she definitely can't allow CJ to fall in love with him, because the little girl's heart is even more fragile.So it's a good thing CJ has plans of her own, huh? If her mother is too stubborn to see reason, it's up to this determined six-year-old to bring Bobbi and Decker together! less

Wyatt Cauldron has a gift. He’s never--not once in his life—lost a wager. When his brothers and cousins start getting married, he’s happy to accept their bets that he’ll wind up hitched, since he knows that’s never going to happen. Because there’s only one woman in the world he can imagine marrying, and as his best friend’s little sister, she’s off-limits. Artemis Weston has had a crush on her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember... moreWyatt Cauldron has a gift. He’s never--not once in his life—lost a wager. When his brothers and cousins start getting married, he’s happy to accept their bets that he’ll wind up hitched, since he knows that’s never going to happen. Because there’s only one woman in the world he can imagine marrying, and as his best friend’s little sister, she’s off-limits. Artemis Weston has had a crush on her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember. But Wyatt has made it clear he has no intention of settling down…ever. So she’s thrown herself into her career as a vet tech, and vowed to forget how good a certain green-eyed cowboy could make her feel. Right up until the phone rings, and Wyatt’s on the other end, asking for a date. When his best friend offers him a wager, Wyatt jumps at the chance to spend time with Artie, and dating her is just as wonderful as he imagined. But sooner or later, she’s going to figure out he’s only with her because of her brother’s bet, and that’s when their hearts are going to be hurt. Maybe, for once, it would’ve been better to lose this particular wager… less

Simple cowboy by day, masked country music sensation by night, Seth Maestro lives a double life. He doesn’t want the trouble which will come from stardom, so he’s very, very careful to keep his two lives separate. But then he meets Aria Weston, and knows from the first moment he learns her name that they’ll end up married. How could an aria and a maestro not be together? But Aria has been hurt by lying men before, and is very clear how much she values honesty... moreSimple cowboy by day, masked country music sensation by night, Seth Maestro lives a double life. He doesn’t want the trouble which will come from stardom, so he’s very, very careful to keep his two lives separate. But then he meets Aria Weston, and knows from the first moment he learns her name that they’ll end up married. How could an aria and a maestro not be together? But Aria has been hurt by lying men before, and is very clear how much she values honesty. Sure, the charming, gentlemanly cowboy she’s falling for is wonderful, but she knows Seth is keeping a secret. And she can’t be with a man who isn’t honest with her, no matter how much she might love him. Seth’s entire world is at risk if he tells her the truth…but how could he not? less

Everyone knows Blake Littlelight is a ladies’ man. So when a mysterious baby is dropped on his doorstep during one of his parties, with his name listed on the birth certificate as the father, no one is really surprised. Least of all the cynical social worker, who hates the way Blake has tried to charm her…and hates she’s falling for him, no matter how much she doesn’t want to... moreEveryone knows Blake Littlelight is a ladies’ man. So when a mysterious baby is dropped on his doorstep during one of his parties, with his name listed on the birth certificate as the father, no one is really surprised. Least of all the cynical social worker, who hates the way Blake has tried to charm her…and hates she’s falling for him, no matter how much she doesn’t want to. Lanie Weston has known charmers like Blake before and knew from the moment they’d met at her sister’s wedding he was going to be trouble. However, she can’t get him out of her head, and when her sister tells her about the baby-on-the-doorstep drama, she jumps at the chance to see him again. But that doesn’t mean she wants to become another one of his conquests!Of course, Lanie couldn’t have predicted the way Blake throws himself into fatherhood one hundred percent, or how darn scrumptious he looks, holding baby Blossom. The two of them are obviously meant for one another, and he’s clearly a devoted parent. It doesn’t take long before Lanie begins to wonder if maybe she’s been wrong about him…Right up until the moment she finds out she isn’t. less

Ditie Weston is going on an adventure! At least, that's how she's choosing to look at things. She's always loved to travel, and now that she's inherited an RV from her beloved great aunt, Ditie is determined to conquer her grief on a road trip across America.The only problem? She has no idea how to drive an RV. Luckily, that's where Rhodey Fellows comes in. One of her new brothers-in-law recommends Rhodey; a cowboy who can drive anything with wheels and fix it besides... moreDitie Weston is going on an adventure! At least, that's how she's choosing to look at things. She's always loved to travel, and now that she's inherited an RV from her beloved great aunt, Ditie is determined to conquer her grief on a road trip across America.The only problem? She has no idea how to drive an RV. Luckily, that's where Rhodey Fellows comes in. One of her new brothers-in-law recommends Rhodey; a cowboy who can drive anything with wheels and fix it besides. And the fact he's gorgeous--tall, tanned and hands just as big and callused as Ditie likes--is a bonus.But once the RV trip starts, and the two of them are forced into close quarters, sparks and accusations start to fly. Because Rhodey isn't who he appears to be, and Ditie's grand adventure might be over before it begins. less

Newly returned from his third deployment, Colton Colmenares is determined to build his ranch into a success, even if it means taking a temporary job to earn a nest egg. He just didn’t count on being bowled over by his coworker: a prickly, standoffish cowgirl, who just doesn’t seem to like him or his dog, no matter how nice they both are.Anna Alcatraz learned long ago she can’t trust big men—or big dogs either, for that matter... moreNewly returned from his third deployment, Colton Colmenares is determined to build his ranch into a success, even if it means taking a temporary job to earn a nest egg. He just didn’t count on being bowled over by his coworker: a prickly, standoffish cowgirl, who just doesn’t seem to like him or his dog, no matter how nice they both are.Anna Alcatraz learned long ago she can’t trust big men—or big dogs either, for that matter. And not only is Colt twice her size, but he’s got a pet who could bite her in half if it wanted to. How is a woman of her stature supposed to protect herself against someone like Colt or his four-legged beast, if one or the other of them ever decided to hurt her? Nope, she doesn’t want anything to do with either of them. But if that’s true, then why does her heart—and her body—keep telling a different tale? And why does she get the feeling that, despite his size, she might be able to perhaps, maybe—possibly—trust him? He might be a good man, but is Colt big enough to protect her when he finds out the truth about her past? less