Born In Texas Series by Jo Grafford

Once burnt, twice shy, never again! He needs a job, she’s trying to save her family’s ranch, and neither of them is looking for an explosive attraction to complicate things. Sure the chemistry between them is real, but the timing is off — way off!Army Ranger Matt Romero allows his ex-fiancée to pressure him into leaving the military during a whirlwind relationship, only to be dumped by her at the altar... moreOnce burnt, twice shy, never again! He needs a job, she’s trying to save her family’s ranch, and neither of them is looking for an explosive attraction to complicate things. Sure the chemistry between them is real, but the timing is off — way off!Army Ranger Matt Romero allows his ex-fiancée to pressure him into leaving the military during a whirlwind relationship, only to be dumped by her at the altar. During a road trip across Texas for a job interview, he stops to rescue an injured woman from a collision. Her intriguing plea before the ambulance arrives makes him linger in town a few extra hours.Bree Anderson and her brother, Brody, are barely keeping their ranch afloat after a failed joint business venture with her ex-fiancé. So she is livid when she wakes from a coma to discover that her brother has talked the stranger who saved her life into becoming their newest investment partner. And not the long-distance kind, either.Despite their instant attraction, neither Matt nor Bree is quick or willing to take a second chance at love. Or even give each other the benefit of the doubt. Brody works like crazy to keep the peace between them, but there’s only so much one partially paralyzed cowboy can do. All too soon Matt and Bree realize they’re fighting more than an unwanted attraction, and flushing out the secret saboteur plaguing their ranch is going to directly depend on their ability to learn to work together — despite the sparks flying between them. Or maybe because of them?★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of sweet and inspirational, standalone romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!More sweet romantic suspense stories by Jo:DISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESThe Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette Rescue less

From best friends, to high school sweethearts, to barely talking… He knows he was a fool to let her go, and it’s going to take a miracle to convince her to give him a second chance.Brody Anderson and Star Corrigan made all the superlatives in their high school yearbook, right down to being voted the Most Romantic Couple. But life happened, tragedy struck, and they drifted apart. No, it’s actually worse than that. He allowed his pride to push her away... moreFrom best friends, to high school sweethearts, to barely talking… He knows he was a fool to let her go, and it’s going to take a miracle to convince her to give him a second chance.Brody Anderson and Star Corrigan made all the superlatives in their high school yearbook, right down to being voted the Most Romantic Couple. But life happened, tragedy struck, and they drifted apart. No, it’s actually worse than that. He allowed his pride to push her away.Now that he’s back on his feet after a near-crippling accident and his ranch is finally turning a profit, Brody can’t get Star out of his mind. More than anything, he wants her back. It won’t be easy convincing her to date him again, though — especially while running the new bed-and-breakfast on his ranch. Not to mention how much of his time his newfound cousin, Crew, is demanding these days after a few brushes with the law. Nor is he overly thrilled about Crew’s former prison buddy who’s been hanging around and the trouble he brings.But it’s more than a matter of finding the perfect time and opportunity to romance Star. Will she be able to trust him again? Can she believe he has what it takes to stand by her and fight for her this time around, like he does again and again for his family? And is he capable of loving her the way she’s never stopped hoping and dreaming he will love her someday?★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of sweet and inspirational, standalone romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueBLACK TIE BILLIONAIRESMore sweet contemporary stories by Jo!Her Billionaire BossHer Billionaire BodyguardHer Billionaire Secret AdmirerHer Billionaire Best FriendHer Billionaire GeekHer Billionaire Double Date less

His tour schedule doesn’t leave much time for dating, and her stint in the Marines has left her with commitment issues, but neither can deny the sweet harmony their voices make together.After being raised in foster care, Gabe Romero is one of those rare success stories — a guy who changes his stars after going platinum on the country music circuit. Fortunately, the stage lights are bright enough to hide the emptiness in him that no amount of fame has ever been able to fill... moreHis tour schedule doesn’t leave much time for dating, and her stint in the Marines has left her with commitment issues, but neither can deny the sweet harmony their voices make together.After being raised in foster care, Gabe Romero is one of those rare success stories — a guy who changes his stars after going platinum on the country music circuit. Fortunately, the stage lights are bright enough to hide the emptiness in him that no amount of fame has ever been able to fill. Until a chance encounter with a woman possessing an incredible voice... Now he can’t stop thinking about the magical way their voices blend or the next opportunity they’ll have to sing together.An ambush while serving in the Marines has left Shiloh Neeson with scars on both the inside and the outside. However, her new job at the Anderson Ranch B&B turns out to be the perfect place to rest and heal. Until a celebrity country singer stumbles across her hidden talent and sets his sights on drawing her into the spotlight with him. Though his offer is tempting, she knows that keeping a low profile is the only way to continue protecting her and her sister from a dangerous enemy.Is it possible for Gabe to convince Shiloh that her scars aren’t a show-stopper for a guy like him? Can she trust that a traveling musician might just be the one man in her life she can finally count on? And how can he get her to understand that every love song he’s written lately is actually the way he feels about her?★BORN IN TEXAS is a series of sweet and inspirational, standalone romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueBLACK TIE BILLIONAIRESMore sweet contemporary stories by Jo!Her Billionaire BossHer Billionaire BodyguardHer Billionaire Secret AdmirerHer Billionaire Best FriendHer Billionaire GeekHer Billionaire Double Date less

He has a checkered past to overcome. She's a single mom. When tragedy strikes, all they have left to cling to is God…and each other!Foster Kane is an all-in kinda guy. He’s partied hard, spent a few years in the pen, and is now working like crazy to make up for past wrongs. When he lands a job at Anderson Ranch, he discovers peace in ranching life he's never experienced before... moreHe has a checkered past to overcome. She's a single mom. When tragedy strikes, all they have left to cling to is God…and each other!Foster Kane is an all-in kinda guy. He’s partied hard, spent a few years in the pen, and is now working like crazy to make up for past wrongs. When he lands a job at Anderson Ranch, he discovers peace in ranching life he's never experienced before. Until a sudden death in the family saddles him with running a security firm riddled with problems, as well as looking after the one sassy country gal he has no business falling for...An un-put-downable, faith-filled romance!★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of sweet and inspirational, standalone romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroHEART LAKEMore sweet romantic suspense stories by Jo!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueThe Maid by Mistake RescueThe Unlucky Bride RescueBLACK TIE BILLIONAIRESMore sweet contemporary stories by Jo!Her Billionaire BossHer Billionaire BodyguardHer Billionaire Secret AdmirerHer Billionaire Best FriendHer Billionaire GeekHer Billionaire Double Date less

He likes to fix people, and she likes to fix horses, but there’s no fixing the bad history between them. It’s almost as if they were born to fight…or at least to walk that really fine line between hatred and love.Benjiro Taniguchi has been toying with the idea of opening his own physical therapy practice after leaving the Army. Lately, however, his big-city plans have been overshadowed by his regrets about the small-town girl who got away... moreHe likes to fix people, and she likes to fix horses, but there’s no fixing the bad history between them. It’s almost as if they were born to fight…or at least to walk that really fine line between hatred and love.Benjiro Taniguchi has been toying with the idea of opening his own physical therapy practice after leaving the Army. Lately, however, his big-city plans have been overshadowed by his regrets about the small-town girl who got away. When one of his old Army buddies calls with an unexpected job offer, he jumps at the chance to see what the buzz is all about at Anderson Ranch. Not to mention it’ll place him in the same town as the woman he can’t quit thinking about.Elara Corrigan puts family first. Someone has to, because her parents have always been far too wrapped up in their careers and social lives to be, well…present. But being the glue that holds her sisters together doesn’t keep her from wondering how much happiness she forfeited when she turned down Ben’s marriage proposal all those years ago.Now he’s back — older, wiser, and hotter than ever. If only the sparks flying between them were an automatic fix to the old wounds being opened. Just like the last time, though, she gets the feeling that someone or something is working really hard to ensure they remain enemies. Someone who clearly doesn’t understand just how much opposites attract…★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of sweet and inspirational, standalone romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueThe Maid by Mistake RescueThe Unlucky Bride Rescue less

A rebel cowboy is determined to win a date with the one woman everyone else claims will never take him seriously. With a lasso in hand, though, he’s liking his chances…All the good girls in town have been warned to stay away from bad boy Crew Anderson, even after he lands a job at his cousins’ ranch and turns over a new leaf — or so his family claims. A string of local car thefts has some folks wondering if he’s back up to his old tricks... moreA rebel cowboy is determined to win a date with the one woman everyone else claims will never take him seriously. With a lasso in hand, though, he’s liking his chances…All the good girls in town have been warned to stay away from bad boy Crew Anderson, even after he lands a job at his cousins’ ranch and turns over a new leaf — or so his family claims. A string of local car thefts has some folks wondering if he’s back up to his old tricks.Fortunately, Grecia Stephens, who’s been contracted by K&G Security to serve as a guard at all the big ranch events, knows a thing or two about defending and protecting. She is confident the ranch guests and their personal belongings will be safe under her watch. When she’s assigned to cover Crew’s shift, however, she quickly realizes how ill-equipped she is to defend her own heart!★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of faith-filled romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroH – Hunk and HeroHEART LAKEMore sweet romantic suspense stories by Jo!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueThe Maid by Mistake RescueThe Unlucky Bride RescueBLACK TIE BILLIONAIRESMore sweet contemporary stories by Jo!Her Billionaire BossHer Billionaire BodyguardHer Billionaire Secret AdmirerHer Billionaire Best FriendHer Billionaire GeekHer Billionaire Double DateBlack Tie Billionaires Box Set #1 (Books 1-3)Black Tie Billionaires Box Set #2 (Books 4-6) less

A runaway bride from the big city, the small-town cop who heads up her search party, and the snowstorm that strands him in the woods where she was last seen…When Emmitt McCarty receives the missing persons report, he immediately recognizes the woman in the photo as the last speeder he pulled over — a distraught city slicker he ultimately gives a warning instead of a ticket. That’s how he knows her fiancé’s claim that she’s been abducted is a load of bull... moreA runaway bride from the big city, the small-town cop who heads up her search party, and the snowstorm that strands him in the woods where she was last seen…When Emmitt McCarty receives the missing persons report, he immediately recognizes the woman in the photo as the last speeder he pulled over — a distraught city slicker he ultimately gives a warning instead of a ticket. That’s how he knows her fiancé’s claim that she’s been abducted is a load of bull. Sure, he’ll locate her if she’s in his town, but he won’t be notifying anyone of her whereabouts until he gets to the bottom of why she fled her wedding in the first place.Jen Greathouse is the face of Greathouse Coffee, Inc., a booming business that’s been in her family for generations. Someday it will belong to her. Unless the shell corporation, that’s been steadily gobbling up their company stock for weeks, manages to gain the majority share… Realizing it’ll take her stock to make that happen, she is suddenly afraid her whirlwind romance to the hottest bachelor attorney in Dallas might be too good to be true.For the first time in her life, Jen doesn't know who she can trust, which in no way explains her longing to pour out her troubles to the cowboy cop who pulls her over for speeding.★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of faith-filled romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroHEART LAKEMore sweet romantic suspense stories by Jo!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueThe Maid by Mistake RescueThe Unlucky Bride Rescue less

When a rough-around-the-edges Marine is tasked with playing bodyguard to a flirty rodeo queen...Combat veteran Lyon Garrett has seen real action overseas, so he’s skeptical about taking on such a frivolous assignment. Though the lovely cowgirl insists her life is in danger, the only risks in sight are the overwhelming odds she’ll sprain an ankle in her ridiculously high-heeled boots... moreWhen a rough-around-the-edges Marine is tasked with playing bodyguard to a flirty rodeo queen...Combat veteran Lyon Garrett has seen real action overseas, so he’s skeptical about taking on such a frivolous assignment. Though the lovely cowgirl insists her life is in danger, the only risks in sight are the overwhelming odds she’ll sprain an ankle in her ridiculously high-heeled boots.Elle Corrigan has worked hard to build her reputation as a gum-chewing, gossip-spreading, life-of-the-party kinda gal. It’s the perfect cover for her real job as a private investigator. That is, until her current case takes a dangerous turn, forcing her to turn to K&G Security for help.When their big and tough senior partner shows up for duty, she is thrown off balance by his haunted gaze and the battle scars that no amount of ink on his arms can hide — and don’t even get her started on their wildly inconvenient spark of attraction. How’s a girl supposed to keep her secrets safe and solve her case while constantly being distracted by her hunky protector?★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of faith-filled romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroH – Hunk and HeroI – Instantly Her HeroHEART LAKEMore sweet romantic suspense stories by Jo!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueThe Maid by Mistake RescueThe Unlucky Bride Rescue less

A cowboy deputy who feels called into the ministry in a small Texas town, a woman on the run, and their chance encounter that sparks a lot more than either of them bargained for…Officer Jeremy Morgan's life takes an interesting turn when a new waitress at his favorite diner slides into his booth and begs him to make it look like they're together — that her safety may depend on it... moreA cowboy deputy who feels called into the ministry in a small Texas town, a woman on the run, and their chance encounter that sparks a lot more than either of them bargained for…Officer Jeremy Morgan's life takes an interesting turn when a new waitress at his favorite diner slides into his booth and begs him to make it look like they're together — that her safety may depend on it.After a heartbreaking disagreement with her late stepfather, Allie Greathouse abandons her family’s wealth and prestige to move off the grid, working a series of jobs she never keeps for long. Though she knows she’ll eventually have to return home and set things straight with her stepsister, a mysterious stalker forces her to remain on the run.She has no idea how much danger she’s putting the dark and swoony deputy in when she confesses her reasons for running, or just how quickly a girl can lose her heart to the right guy at the wrong time!★ BORN IN TEXAS is a faith-filled romantic suspense series about small town, everyday heroes. Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroH – Hunk and HeroI – Instantly Her HeroJ – Jilted Hero less

A missing woman, who also happens to be the missing piece of a small-town sheriff’s heart…Where Sheriff Cade Malone stands in the romance department is a mystery to his friends and coworkers. No one is a hundred percent sure if he’s single, married, or widowed, and he prefers to keep it that way.All the doctors can tell Nelle McGhee is that she was involved in a near-fatal accident and is missing pieces of her memory... moreA missing woman, who also happens to be the missing piece of a small-town sheriff’s heart…Where Sheriff Cade Malone stands in the romance department is a mystery to his friends and coworkers. No one is a hundred percent sure if he’s single, married, or widowed, and he prefers to keep it that way.All the doctors can tell Nelle McGhee is that she was involved in a near-fatal accident and is missing pieces of her memory. As the truth about what happened to her slowly resurfaces, it leads her back to the only man she’s ever loved. Or so he says…Not everything she remembers matches the facts, though, making Cade fear that a dangerous enemy is plotting to ensure they lose each other all over again — this time for good.★ BORN IN TEXAS is a sweet and inspirational romantic suspense series about small town, everyday heroes. Each book can be read as a standalone. Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroH – Hunk and HeroI – Instantly Her HeroJ – Jilted HeroK – Kissable HeroL – Long Distance HeroHEART LAKEMore sweet cowboy romance with a twist of suspense!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of Angels less

When a cowboy finally meets THE ONE, and his feelings are immediately put to the test by a long-distance relationship…Farmer and agricultural pilot Nash Wilder has waited a long time for someone like Kenzie Malone to come along. Her fun and outspoken personality is the perfect fit for his outrageous brand of humor. Never before has anyone been able to dish it back the way she can. It’s way too bad she’s in the middle of a job transfer back to New York... moreWhen a cowboy finally meets THE ONE, and his feelings are immediately put to the test by a long-distance relationship…Farmer and agricultural pilot Nash Wilder has waited a long time for someone like Kenzie Malone to come along. Her fun and outspoken personality is the perfect fit for his outrageous brand of humor. Never before has anyone been able to dish it back the way she can. It’s way too bad she’s in the middle of a job transfer back to New York.He asks her to be his long-distance girlfriend, not realizing her ex is already scheming to win her back. Yeah, Nash understands the All’s Fair in Love and War rule, but this guy is pushing some pretty big boundaries, including the legal ones.Though Nash is all too happy to introduce the scoundrel to the Don’t Mess with Texas rule, he has to wonder if it’s even possible to lasso a woman’s heart from so many miles away.★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of sweet and inspirational romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after! less

When a big city gal decides it’ll be fun to date a cowboy, and he decides to have a little fun (at her expense) making sure she has what it takes to date a cowboy… Newly licensed ag pilot Zane Wilder doesn’t believe his small cattle town will hold the interest of its loveliest newcomer for long. He has no idea why his brother shared his phone number with her or why she’s so interested in dating a Texas cowboy in the first place... moreWhen a big city gal decides it’ll be fun to date a cowboy, and he decides to have a little fun (at her expense) making sure she has what it takes to date a cowboy… Newly licensed ag pilot Zane Wilder doesn’t believe his small cattle town will hold the interest of its loveliest newcomer for long. He has no idea why his brother shared his phone number with her or why she’s so interested in dating a Texas cowboy in the first place. He decides to test her interest with an icy-cold trail ride at the crack of dawn. Toya Mason is weary of all the corporate backstabbing and sabotage at her job in New York. Desperate for a change of pace, she accepts a new position in the same small town where her best friend recently moved. It’s a huge bonus to find out her bestie’s new hubby is playing matchmaker for his broody, sarcastic brother. As cool as dating a cowboy sounds, though, she comes up with a test or two to make sure he’s up to the task of romancing a big city gal. When her corporate troubles follow her into town, she quickly discovers how useful it is to have a cowboy in her corner, even if neither of them ever passes the other’s crazy tests! ★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of sweet and inspirational romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZRead them all!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroH – Hunk and HeroI – Instantly Her HeroJ – Jilted HeroK – Kissable HeroL – Long Distance HeroM – Mistaken HeroHEART LAKESweet cowboy romance with a twist of suspense!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of Hearts less

A covert investigator and a bubbly realtor in training fight crime together in this penpal, secret crush romance.Holt Winchester is the nicest guy. Everyone in town likes and trusts the friendly auto detailer by day and cowboy by night, which makes him the perfect candidate for K&G Security’s new covert ops program. Few people understand he’s not entirely on top of his game after a recent abduction... moreA covert investigator and a bubbly realtor in training fight crime together in this penpal, secret crush romance.Holt Winchester is the nicest guy. Everyone in town likes and trusts the friendly auto detailer by day and cowboy by night, which makes him the perfect candidate for K&G Security’s new covert ops program. Few people understand he’s not entirely on top of his game after a recent abduction.Because of what happened to her before moving to town, Bonnie Yates is one of those few people. Fortunately, she has five overprotective brothers to keep her safe from now on. The downside is they scare away every prospective boyfriend. Hoping to turn her friendship with Holt into more, she asks him to be her penpal, never dreaming their letters would lead to a crime fighting partnership of sorts. As it turns out, two heads are better than one. She can only hope and pray that two hearts will also prove to be stronger than one, as their case takes a deadly turn.Grab your copy of PENPAL HERO and be immersed in another one of Jo Grafford's gripping small-town romantic suspense page turners! less

A ranch manager by day and a bodyguard by night (who’s gunning to be her next boyfriend) is the only person who stands between her and her revengeful ex. It was no regular breakup, either. Her ex-boyfriend is a wealthy, powerful con artist, currently serving a lengthy sentence behind bars. Until she receives word that he’s managed to negotiate some sort of plea bargain... moreA ranch manager by day and a bodyguard by night (who’s gunning to be her next boyfriend) is the only person who stands between her and her revengeful ex. It was no regular breakup, either. Her ex-boyfriend is a wealthy, powerful con artist, currently serving a lengthy sentence behind bars. Until she receives word that he’s managed to negotiate some sort of plea bargain. Unbelievable!It doesn’t help that she’s fast falling for her bodyguard — a cowboy with corny pickup lines that underscore just how rusty he is on his dating skills. Though she teases him mercilessly about his one-liners, she secretly adores the fact that she’s the first woman he’s wanted to date in a long time.But she’s afraid to love a quiet and shy cowboy she doubts will stand a chance against a hardened criminal like her ex. What she desperately needs is a hero… One-click QUIET & SHY HERO and be swept into the baffling and heart-pounding intrigue of this sweet and clean cowboy romance! less