Cartwright Ranch Series by Nellie K. Neves

She's dreamed of a career in the spotlight, but now danger has her center stage.Kennedy lives in the shadows, but craves something more. Through her work, she makes other singers' dreams come true. With the Summer Concert Series waiting in the wings at Cartwright Ranch, she needs to find a few hot new acts to bring in the crowds. But when Roman, a local music producer, enters her life, for the first time she considers putting her own happiness first... moreShe's dreamed of a career in the spotlight, but now danger has her center stage.Kennedy lives in the shadows, but craves something more. Through her work, she makes other singers' dreams come true. With the Summer Concert Series waiting in the wings at Cartwright Ranch, she needs to find a few hot new acts to bring in the crowds. But when Roman, a local music producer, enters her life, for the first time she considers putting her own happiness first. Even if it means the world falls apart around her. Even though he's a field-rated agent, Roman Palermo prefers to stay out of the heat. With a head for numbers, he spends most of his time with his nose in the books, but that's not an option this time. Roman's ability to blend in and become forgettable makes him the perfect agent to go undercover as a local music producer. He's assumed it was his lot in live, to pass by without anyone seeing him, that is, until he meets Kennedy. For the first time, someone truly sees him. Problem is, she thinks he's a music producer, and he's worried she's too young. Neither issue stops the chemistry from igniting, not even once Roman discovers Kennedy is tangled up with the players in his new case. Caught at the center of a brutal storm, Kennedy doesn't realize the danger surrounding her. Roman faces a decision: Keep her close and risk her safety, or turn her loose and let her fall victim to a trap. Either way, she's in danger. This is a clean romantic suspense with no cursing, cheating, or explicit scenes, but still swoony while sweet. No Cliffhangers. PG--13 by movie ratings. Each story in the Cartwright Ranch Series is a standalone story, but it will make more sense read in order. less

He's trouble. Trouble used to be my favorite past time. I've grown up since then, or at least I thought I had.Victoria leads a normal, average, respectable life, at least on the surface. When wayward bad boy, Maverick, starts coming around her food truck, that life becomes complicated. Constantly smothered by her family’s expectations and guilt for the sins of her past, Victoria feels like she might burst. Leading a double life isn’t easy... moreHe's trouble. Trouble used to be my favorite past time. I've grown up since then, or at least I thought I had.Victoria leads a normal, average, respectable life, at least on the surface. When wayward bad boy, Maverick, starts coming around her food truck, that life becomes complicated. Constantly smothered by her family’s expectations and guilt for the sins of her past, Victoria feels like she might burst. Leading a double life isn’t easy. All the secrets she’s been keeping are bound to come out one way or another. When old threats rise to the surface, it’s not only Victoria caught in the crosshairs, but everyone she cares about.Maverick’s heart has always pulled for the open road, but something about Victoria keeps him anchored, and it’s not just her cooking. He’s met with walls when he tries to get close to her, but life has taught him determination, and the pain in her eyes keeps him trying to break through. After a lifetime of searching, she might be the one to keep him grounded. Secrets run deep on Cartwright Ranch, but Victoria’s might ruin everything. With Dark Fox closing in, she needs an ally, but is Maverick worth the risk? Facing the past means admitting the truth, and she may not be strong enough to weather the storm. The second book in the Cartwright Ranch series, following Kennedy's older sister, Victoria. This is a clean romantic suspense story with no swearing, explicit scenes, or cheating. If it were a movie, it would be PG-13. No cliffhangers. Each story in the Cartwright Ranch series is a standalone novel, but will make more sense if they're read in order. less

It only takes one look to lose his heart to her forever. Too bad she’s already promised to someone else. On a night out with the boys, Hudson crosses paths with his perfect woman. Imagine his shock when she shows up to Cartwright Ranch with another man, looking to plan her wedding. But life is never that simple, and it doesn’t take long to see her relationship is far from happy or normal... moreIt only takes one look to lose his heart to her forever. Too bad she’s already promised to someone else. On a night out with the boys, Hudson crosses paths with his perfect woman. Imagine his shock when she shows up to Cartwright Ranch with another man, looking to plan her wedding. But life is never that simple, and it doesn’t take long to see her relationship is far from happy or normal. He’s not one to split up a future marriage, but how can he stay away when he’s found his soulmate?Layla Bennet wanted one last night out with the girls before she settled down with Nolan Volpe. Her life has been planned from childhood. Her fiancé was the prince who was supposed to rescue her from poverty. But every fairy tale has a dark side, and Nolan keeps secrets. Ending her engagement could have serious reprecussions. If Hudson gets involved, his family is back in the crosshairs. If he stays out of it, Layla's life is at risk. When the house always wins, and every card is stacked against you, sometimes there's no choice but to risk everything, winner takes all.◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•◆•♥•◆•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆•♥•◆This is the concluding book in the Cartwright Ranch Series. Each romantic suspense novel is a stand alone story, but they make more sense read in order. No cliffhangers no swearing, and no explicit content. It would be rated PG 13. less