The Brothers of Duncan Ranch Series by April Murdock

Bryce Duncan thinks hiring a party planner for his dad’s 60th birthday is downright silly.But when his mother leaves him no choice, he has to toss his idea—a family BBQ and a bucket of beers—in the trash. His mother, ever the meddler, hires party planner Lindsey Mackey, avibrant young woman with a gift and dedication for memorable events. From the moment he meets her, Bryce finds himself annoyed by her constantly upbeat attitude... moreBryce Duncan thinks hiring a party planner for his dad’s 60th birthday is downright silly.But when his mother leaves him no choice, he has to toss his idea—a family BBQ and a bucket of beers—in the trash. His mother, ever the meddler, hires party planner Lindsey Mackey, avibrant young woman with a gift and dedication for memorable events. From the moment he meets her, Bryce finds himself annoyed by her constantly upbeat attitude.It’s going to be a long month of planning…Lindsey Mackey finds the grumpy cowboy disagreeable, but at least he doesn’t talk much.Making sure the Duncan family’s party runs like a dream is as natural as breathing—going above and beyond to make sure people have a good time is her favorite part of the job. When she can’t get in touch with Bryce, she hunts him down on the family ranch and quickly realizes this job might be the toughest she’s ever faced. Bryce isn’t making things easy.But after an accidental kiss, she can’t stop thinking about him.As Lindsey’s feelings grow, Bryce seems to feel the same… until he messes up. He’s going to have to make things right… or lose her for good. less

Maddie Burns is back in town. Happy to be teaching in the high school she’d attended, settling back into small town life feels familiar and safe. The fact that her ex was still there wasn’t even on her radar.Cowboy Josh Duncan is thrilled his high school sweetheart is back in Rocky Ridge. The distance had been too much when she’d left town for college. Now that she’s back home, he naively believes they can be friends again... moreMaddie Burns is back in town. Happy to be teaching in the high school she’d attended, settling back into small town life feels familiar and safe. The fact that her ex was still there wasn’t even on her radar.Cowboy Josh Duncan is thrilled his high school sweetheart is back in Rocky Ridge. The distance had been too much when she’d left town for college. Now that she’s back home, he naively believes they can be friends again.When they bump into each other in town, their reactions couldn’t be more different. He has no clue she’s still angry. She can’t believe he doesn’t understand how deeply he’d hurt her ten years ago.As he realizes the depth of his mistake, Maddie is having no part of the blissful reunion he’s trying to engineer. Josh showers her with big, gestures—generic as they are—to get her attention.It’s only when he takes the time to truly get to know who she is now that he gets it. He can’t buy his way back into her life. The perfect gift is what will prove to her that she’s the love of his life.Will consistency, sincerity, and forgiveness rebuild what they once had? Is it possible to fall in love again as the adults are today? less

***Originally published in the Christmas Wishes and Cowboy Kisses multi-author boxed set***Includes an extra Duncan Family Christmas Epilogue!Felicity Duncan has had a crush on Jack Taylor since she was a teenager. She follows the rodeo because of him. When she finds out he’s in her cousin’s wedding she’s beside herself with nerves and excitement.Jack knows who his best friend’s cousin is, but he’s never really paid attention to her. He remembers her as just a kid... more***Originally published in the Christmas Wishes and Cowboy Kisses multi-author boxed set***Includes an extra Duncan Family Christmas Epilogue!Felicity Duncan has had a crush on Jack Taylor since she was a teenager. She follows the rodeo because of him. When she finds out he’s in her cousin’s wedding she’s beside herself with nerves and excitement.Jack knows who his best friend’s cousin is, but he’s never really paid attention to her. He remembers her as just a kid. Now that she’s all grown up, he’s taken by surprise at how she’s changed. No longer the awkward teenager, she’s a stunner with a serene nature that draws him to her.When they’re paired up in the wedding party, they’re both quietly excited. When the wedding party is asked to join the bride and groom on the dance floor, Felicity is rigid with fear. She can’t dance at all. He promises to take the lead and that everything will be okay. She stomps on his feet the whole dance. She’s beyond embarrassed.And then when she apologizes, he just disappears. She has no idea what set him off or why he’d be gracious and kind one minute and avoid her the next. He’d told her he was planning to be at the ranch for the entire holiday. So was she. This was going to be a long holiday if her biggest crush avoided her like the plague just because she’d stepped on his toes. Literally.But things aren’t always be as they seem. Is it possible Jack is avoiding her for a reason she has no idea about? less