Saddleback Ridge Series by Milan Watson

Welcome to Saddleback Ridge. Here Stetsons are a way of life and not just a fashion statement. Cowboys, romance and small-town charm guaranteed.She’s a city girl, he’s a rancher – will a kiss seal the deal?Ford Caldwell has just taken over the family’s beef operation. The first order of business; get a better contract from the beef buyers. A rugged rancher, Ford is used to doing business with men... moreWelcome to Saddleback Ridge. Here Stetsons are a way of life and not just a fashion statement. Cowboys, romance and small-town charm guaranteed.She’s a city girl, he’s a rancher – will a kiss seal the deal?Ford Caldwell has just taken over the family’s beef operation. The first order of business; get a better contract from the beef buyers. A rugged rancher, Ford is used to doing business with men. But when Brent Beef sends out their new representative, Ford knows it’s going to be hard to focus on the business at all.Kelly Peyton has finally landed her dream job. As the new representative for Brent Beef, Kelly’s first assignment is to sign a deal with Caldwell Beef. Falcon Falls has long since been rumored the best cattle operation in the state and she wants them to sign with her.When Ford and Kelly meet its mutual dislike at first sight. Forced to spend time on the range together both are surprised by the strong attraction. Will Kelly sign the deal she’s been dreaming of, or will she lose her heart? less

When Drake secretly began brewing beer, he never knew he’d find the recipe for love.Of the four Caldwell sons, Drake is the only one who didn’t have his dream handed to him when his father began to divide the business aspects of Falcon Falls. Intent on following his own dream he secretly begins to brew beer up at the hunting cabin when he’s not out breaking hearts.Maggie Grayson has followed the rules all her life. She’s focused, career-oriented and spends her time researching the past... moreWhen Drake secretly began brewing beer, he never knew he’d find the recipe for love.Of the four Caldwell sons, Drake is the only one who didn’t have his dream handed to him when his father began to divide the business aspects of Falcon Falls. Intent on following his own dream he secretly begins to brew beer up at the hunting cabin when he’s not out breaking hearts.Maggie Grayson has followed the rules all her life. She’s focused, career-oriented and spends her time researching the past. When an opportunity arises to spend time at a fossil site, Maggie jumps at the opportunity. She’s got everything planned out, she’ll stay with her aunt and get out of the lab and the classroom for six weeks. Betty’s house has been invaded with termites. When she brings Maggie to stay at the ranch with her, no one is more surprised than Drake. A few weeks ago, he spent a night with a girl he couldn’t forget and now she’s landed right on his ranch.Can Maggie allow herself to fall in love with a lady’s man? Will Drake be able to change for the right women? Can a recipe for brewing craft beer deliver the perfect recipe for a happy ever after? Find out now in the third installment of Saddleback Ridge. In Saddleback Ridge Stetsons are a way of life and not just a fashion statement. Cowboys, romance and small-town charm guaranteed. less

A dying man’s wish brings Oscar-winning actress, Norah, to Falcon Falls, she wasn’t expecting to finally find her starring role.Norah Carter had always dreamed of becoming an actress. Numerous films, awards and accreditations later, she’s finally reached the success she dreamed of. When she’s asked to honor a dying man’s wish, she escapes California after a bad break up, vowing to do just that.Of the Caldwell brothers, Logan had always been the quiet one... moreA dying man’s wish brings Oscar-winning actress, Norah, to Falcon Falls, she wasn’t expecting to finally find her starring role.Norah Carter had always dreamed of becoming an actress. Numerous films, awards and accreditations later, she’s finally reached the success she dreamed of. When she’s asked to honor a dying man’s wish, she escapes California after a bad break up, vowing to do just that.Of the Caldwell brothers, Logan had always been the quiet one. He wasn’t looking for love, instead just aiming to make the ledgers on Falcon Falls match. When he spends the night in a cabin with the mysterious new guest, he finds himself thinking of the future for the first time.When Norah reveals her reasons for coming to Falcon Falls, the Caldwells are shocked. Family history comes to light, even as Norah and Logan find something they never expected. Can an actress step out of the spotlight to be a rancher’s wife? Can Logan accept that with Norah’s heart comes her fame? less

This Christmas two friends find themselves ablaze… for each otherBlake Booth has it all. A career she loves, friends she admires and a ranch to wind down at after a long day. But she also has a past that has come back to haunt her.Lucas Miller finally landed his dream job as Chief of the Fire Department in Saddleback Ridge. Happy to return to his home town and reconnect with old friends, love was the last thing on his mind... moreThis Christmas two friends find themselves ablaze… for each otherBlake Booth has it all. A career she loves, friends she admires and a ranch to wind down at after a long day. But she also has a past that has come back to haunt her.Lucas Miller finally landed his dream job as Chief of the Fire Department in Saddleback Ridge. Happy to return to his home town and reconnect with old friends, love was the last thing on his mind.When an unlikely spark lights up between Blake and Lucas, neither of them are sure this was the magic they were looking for this festive season.Will these friends become lovers, or will love ruin their friendship?Step into Saddleback Ridge today to find out the magic of Christmas can save Blake from her past and give Lucas a future he wasn’t looking for. less

A fake relationship, an avalanche and a wedding - what could possibly go wrong?Sally Wilkins is content with her life. As the town doctor's receptionist and a large group of friends, she wants for nothing. But to her mother, she's a constant disappointment because she isn't in a relationship. Theresa Wilkins will go to any length to find her daughter the perfect husband, Russian mail order grooms, included!Sawyer Pruitt has always wanted to be a doctor... moreA fake relationship, an avalanche and a wedding - what could possibly go wrong?Sally Wilkins is content with her life. As the town doctor's receptionist and a large group of friends, she wants for nothing. But to her mother, she's a constant disappointment because she isn't in a relationship. Theresa Wilkins will go to any length to find her daughter the perfect husband, Russian mail order grooms, included!Sawyer Pruitt has always wanted to be a doctor. After returning to Saddleback Ridge and taking over his father's practice - he's finally living his dream. But when a sequence of events throws his scalpels to the floor, Sawyer offers to be Sally's fake boyfriend to get her mother to ease off.As they begin to fool the whole town with their charade, including Sally's mom, Sawyer finds himself seeking the perfect remedy for romance - real romance. The only problem is, Sally is already planning their fake breakup.Can Sawyer convince Sally his feelings are real? Will Sally make the doctor or her heartache go away? less

When her dreams go up in flames, Bobby didn’t expect missing treasures to be found.Having her own bakery is a dream Bobby has built on for years. When Decadent Delights goes up in flames right before her eyes, it’s the closest thing to heartbreak Bobby’s ever experienced. Not evening finding gold bars in the wreckage can ease the disaster her life has become. The first item on her to-do list – hire a contractor to rebuild her dream... moreWhen her dreams go up in flames, Bobby didn’t expect missing treasures to be found.Having her own bakery is a dream Bobby has built on for years. When Decadent Delights goes up in flames right before her eyes, it’s the closest thing to heartbreak Bobby’s ever experienced. Not evening finding gold bars in the wreckage can ease the disaster her life has become. The first item on her to-do list – hire a contractor to rebuild her dream.It's a good thing Jack Archer has a little background in construction, because a resume with ex-cop and private investigator wouldn’t have landed him the job to rebuild the bakery. Although his attraction to Bobby is real, his intentions on coming to Saddleback Ridge aren’t. Jack has been hired by a client to find the rest of the gold because what Bobby found was only a drop in the bucket.Although Bobby is focused on rebuilding her bakery, the handsome contractor keeps distracting her. Jack Archer is handsome, sexy and he wears a toolbelt. But Bobby doesn’t know Jack’s secret, and this time there’s her heart and her dream on the line.Will Bobby find love or betrayal this summer? Can Jack find the missing gold and keep the girl? Find out now in this 7th installment of the Saddleback Ridge Series. less

Summer’s almost over but Jesse’s lessons in love have just begun.Jesse might have been the town rebel once, but now he’s the respected high school principal. When he finds a troubled teen vandalizing his property wall with graffiti, he chooses to make it an opportunity of learning instead of discipline.Alison is at her wits end. She just pulled up roots to get her son away from the wrong crowd and now he’s already wreaking havoc in their new home town... moreSummer’s almost over but Jesse’s lessons in love have just begun.Jesse might have been the town rebel once, but now he’s the respected high school principal. When he finds a troubled teen vandalizing his property wall with graffiti, he chooses to make it an opportunity of learning instead of discipline.Alison is at her wits end. She just pulled up roots to get her son away from the wrong crowd and now he’s already wreaking havoc in their new home town. Luckily, Jesse didn’t call the police, but that doesn’t mean her fourteen-year-old son will stop with his rebellious ways.While Jesse enjoys getting to know Jason and teaching him about the repercussions of his actions, he finds himself falling for Jason’s mother. But is Alison ready to open her heart to love again?Find out now in this 8th installment of the Saddleback Ridge Series. less

Small-town corruption, an unlikely romance and a Christmas Carnival that has to be saved.When Harper, reporter at the Saddleback Ridge Post, lost her mother on Christmas Eve, it turned a magical time of year into a time of mourning and loss. She hadn’t touched tinsel or mistletoe ever since. But when her editor signs her up as Santa’s Helper the entire town is looking to Harper to make this Christmas season more special than ever before.Stephen Roberts is a simple guy... moreSmall-town corruption, an unlikely romance and a Christmas Carnival that has to be saved.When Harper, reporter at the Saddleback Ridge Post, lost her mother on Christmas Eve, it turned a magical time of year into a time of mourning and loss. She hadn’t touched tinsel or mistletoe ever since. But when her editor signs her up as Santa’s Helper the entire town is looking to Harper to make this Christmas season more special than ever before.Stephen Roberts is a simple guy. After inheriting the Irish pub, Whiskey Woes, from his uncle, Stephen settled into small-town life with much ease. As a bartender he fulfils the role of psychologist, parent, best friend and invisible man every night of his life. But he never expected to find himself falling for a girl twelve years his junior. While both Harper and Stephen are trying to deny their unexpected attraction, she’s got a Christmas season to plan. But the deeper Harper falls into the planning, the more she realizes something isn’t right. Someone is stealing from the town’s coffers and if that isn’t alarming enough, she’s fallen for a man her father would never approve of. Can Harper save Christmas in Saddleback Ridge? Will her father stand in the way of true love? Find out now if Harper and Stephen manage to find a little Holiday Happiness this season!Christmas, romance and small-town charm guaranteed. less

A tornado landed a handsome contractor on this widow's doorstep, will she let him into her heart?Patricia Aldridge has taken one face punch after the other from life, for the last five years. First, she lost the love of her life, and then her son was diagnosed with cancer. Just when she thinks her luck is about to change, a tornado rips past Saddleback Ridge, taking with it half her house.Craig Matheson, an eternal bachelor, is nearing fifty... moreA tornado landed a handsome contractor on this widow's doorstep, will she let him into her heart?Patricia Aldridge has taken one face punch after the other from life, for the last five years. First, she lost the love of her life, and then her son was diagnosed with cancer. Just when she thinks her luck is about to change, a tornado rips past Saddleback Ridge, taking with it half her house.Craig Matheson, an eternal bachelor, is nearing fifty. After selling his successful contracting business in Colorado Springs, he's ready to live at a slower pace now that he's bought a rundown ranch. He planned on falling in love with his passion for carpentry again, instead he finds himself falling for his first client in town.Patricia isn't looking for love, she's experienced loss before and is terrified of opening her heart to it again. Craig had accepted he wasn't the family type... until he met Patricia and her son, Will.Can Patricia stop living in the past and embrace the future? Is Craig ready for the commitment of a lifetime? less