Pine Ridge Series by Ashley A. Quinn

Daisy O'Malley couldn't take it anymore. She had to get away from her overbearing brothers before they smothered her completely. So, she did what any sane woman in her situation would do--she pointed blindly at a map, then packed up her belongings and her cat and left.Once in Billings, Montana, it doesn't take her long to find work as a housekeeper on a large cattle ranch an hour outside of the city. The older man who hired her is a gem, and she loves her new life... moreDaisy O'Malley couldn't take it anymore. She had to get away from her overbearing brothers before they smothered her completely. So, she did what any sane woman in her situation would do--she pointed blindly at a map, then packed up her belongings and her cat and left.Once in Billings, Montana, it doesn't take her long to find work as a housekeeper on a large cattle ranch an hour outside of the city. The older man who hired her is a gem, and she loves her new life. What she doesn't count on is his sexy-as-sin, but grumpy son.Asa Mitchell just wants to be left alone. Stressed out and on the verge of a breakdown, he leaves his successful career in music and film to go back to the peace and quiet of his Montana ranch. But it's been invaded by a vivacious, mouthy, Irish Catholic from Chicago, whose booty-shaking to pop music every time she cleans or bakes does everything except soothe his frazzled nerves.But as they spend time together, and Asa's life invades the quiet and serene Stone Creek Ranch, they strike a deal to protect each other from the lives they want to leave behind and get more than they bargained for. less

Hoping for a fresh start after an abusive marriage, Sofie McAllister packs up her four-year-old daughter, Olive, and follows her newly married mother to Montana. Happier than she’s ever been and excited for the future, Sofie’s plans to build a new life get derailed when her ex decides he wants custody of their daughter, no matter what.In Montana for a friend’s wedding, Knox Duvall plans to do what he always does in the face of so many people: keep to himself... moreHoping for a fresh start after an abusive marriage, Sofie McAllister packs up her four-year-old daughter, Olive, and follows her newly married mother to Montana. Happier than she’s ever been and excited for the future, Sofie’s plans to build a new life get derailed when her ex decides he wants custody of their daughter, no matter what.In Montana for a friend’s wedding, Knox Duvall plans to do what he always does in the face of so many people: keep to himself. But his friend’s precocious new niece and her quiet, but beautiful mother draw him out, and he finds he doesn’t want to be alone. When Sofie’s ex launches his plan to take custody of Olive, Knox can’t sit by and let it happen. He’s fallen for the little girl and her lovely mother.Can a chance meeting lead two loners to a life where they never have to be alone again? less

Sarafina Katsaros is content living a simple life, running her diner. Until James O'Malley arrives in Pine Ridge to help his sister, Daisy, recuperate from a near-fatal car accident. The man could charm the wicked witch into flying Dorothy to the wizard on one of her flying monkeys. His sexy smile and sapphire blue eyes hypnotize her, so she vows to keep her distance. But when James gets caught in a snowstorm, Sara can't just leave him out in the elements... moreSarafina Katsaros is content living a simple life, running her diner. Until James O'Malley arrives in Pine Ridge to help his sister, Daisy, recuperate from a near-fatal car accident. The man could charm the wicked witch into flying Dorothy to the wizard on one of her flying monkeys. His sexy smile and sapphire blue eyes hypnotize her, so she vows to keep her distance. But when James gets caught in a snowstorm, Sara can't just leave him out in the elements. Stuck with him until the weather clears, she discovers he's more than just a pretty face.James doesn't want to go to Montana, but Daisy needs him—or so his oldest brother says. The trip has the added bonus of offering him a change of scenery to hopefully spark some ideas for his next novel. But Pine Ridge proves to be just as distracting as Chicago. Beautiful diner-owner Sara Katsaros bewitches him with her quick wit and high-roller level card skills, leaving him smitten. But he has his work cut out for him if he's going to convince her to give him a chance and complicate the hell out of her simple life.★ You won't want to miss this steamy romantic comedy from Ashley A. Quinn. ★ less