Palmers of Copper Creek Series by Natalie Dean

She was his secret crush. Now she’s his employee… and a single mom.Mateo Palmer swore he’d never risk his heart again. The last time he did, he was left waiting at the altar. Now, he keeps things light—never serious, never lasting. But when Nicole Reynolds walks into Winding Creek Ranch looking for a fresh start, everything changes. She was always the one who got away, and fate has just handed him a second chance.Nikki needs this job to provide for her six-year-old son... moreShe was his secret crush. Now she’s his employee… and a single mom.Mateo Palmer swore he’d never risk his heart again. The last time he did, he was left waiting at the altar. Now, he keeps things light—never serious, never lasting. But when Nicole Reynolds walks into Winding Creek Ranch looking for a fresh start, everything changes. She was always the one who got away, and fate has just handed him a second chance.Nikki needs this job to provide for her six-year-old son. She never expected her new boss to be Mateo—the man she secretly adored in high school. He’s charming, flirty, and just as handsome as ever. But she knows better than to believe a man like him would ever want forever with a woman like her.He’s determined to prove her wrong. She’s convinced he’ll walk away. But love—and a little boy with a shy smile—might just rewrite their story.Don’t miss the heartfelt, small-town romance in Mateo & Nicole, Palmers of Copper Creek Book One. less

They were a fling that burned hot and fast. Now they’re working side by side… and she’s not over it.Five years ago, Sophia Palmer let down her guard—and Cameron Walker shattered her trust. Now he’s back in Copper Creek, hired by her brother, and acting like nothing ever happened. But Sophia remembers everything. And forgiving him? That’s not on the table.Cameron has spent years trying to forget the woman he couldn’t stop loving... moreThey were a fling that burned hot and fast. Now they’re working side by side… and she’s not over it.Five years ago, Sophia Palmer let down her guard—and Cameron Walker shattered her trust. Now he’s back in Copper Creek, hired by her brother, and acting like nothing ever happened. But Sophia remembers everything. And forgiving him? That’s not on the table.Cameron has spent years trying to forget the woman he couldn’t stop loving. But now that he’s working alongside her, he's more certain than ever: Sophia’s the one. He just has to convince her. But between her fear of commitment and his struggle with jealousy, a second chance won’t come easy.Sometimes love means facing the parts of yourself you’d rather ignore. And sometimes… it means fighting harder than you ever have before.Fall in love with Sophia & Cameron, the heartfelt second book in the Palmers of Copper Creek series. less

They’ve been best friends forever. So why does pretending to be a couple suddenly feel so real?Olivia Whitten would never ask a man out—especially not Mason Clearfield, the mayor’s son and her longtime crush. But when a chance to impress him comes up, she blurts out that she already has a boyfriend. And now she needs her best friend Roman Palmer to play the part.Roman agrees, reluctantly. He’s a boots-and-jeans cowboy, not a polished date for political galas... moreThey’ve been best friends forever. So why does pretending to be a couple suddenly feel so real?Olivia Whitten would never ask a man out—especially not Mason Clearfield, the mayor’s son and her longtime crush. But when a chance to impress him comes up, she blurts out that she already has a boyfriend. And now she needs her best friend Roman Palmer to play the part.Roman agrees, reluctantly. He’s a boots-and-jeans cowboy, not a polished date for political galas. But Olivia needs him, and there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for her.Except now, somewhere between fake smiles and late-night dance lessons, pretending feels far too easy… and much too dangerous.Because Roman is falling—fast. And if she doesn’t catch on soon, he might lose his best friend… and the one girl who has his heart.Fall for this unforgettable best-friends-to-lovers romance in Palmers of Copper Creek Book Three. less

He was her first love... and her best friend’s brother who left without a word. Now he’s back in Copper Creek asking for a second chance.Camilla Palmer is sunshine in boots. She’s steady, kind, and just fine on her own. She pours her heart into training pups for the ranch and keeps romance at arm’s length. After all, the only man she ever loved disappeared without a goodbye, and she’s not interested in repeating that lesson... moreHe was her first love... and her best friend’s brother who left without a word. Now he’s back in Copper Creek asking for a second chance.Camilla Palmer is sunshine in boots. She’s steady, kind, and just fine on her own. She pours her heart into training pups for the ranch and keeps romance at arm’s length. After all, the only man she ever loved disappeared without a goodbye, and she’s not interested in repeating that lesson.Dallas Thorton spent years chasing fieldwork and telling himself it was for the best. He never stopped loving Camilla, and the letter that should’ve explained everything never reached her. He’s back in Copper Creek and ready to stay—if he can convince the woman he left behind that this time he means it.When old sparks reignite, one truth threatens another assignment could take Dallas away again. Camilla refuses to be left this time—so she ends it first. But Dallas refuses to let history repeat, and plans on doing whatever it takes to fight for the only future that ever felt right. Don’t miss this small-town, second-chance love story in Camilla & Dallas, Palmers of Copper Creek Book Four. less

She was saved by a stranger. He’s been near her ever since. Quiet, patient, and falling in love.Years ago, Isabelle Palmer was rescued from a terrifying night by a man whose face she never saw. Today, she trains ranch dogs on her family’s Copper Creek ranch and keeps careful boundaries—especially with men.The one exception? Jason Klein… the ranch’s cook whose steady kindness makes her feel safe in a way she hasn’t in years.Jason has carried one he was the stranger who got her to safety... moreShe was saved by a stranger. He’s been near her ever since. Quiet, patient, and falling in love.Years ago, Isabelle Palmer was rescued from a terrifying night by a man whose face she never saw. Today, she trains ranch dogs on her family’s Copper Creek ranch and keeps careful boundaries—especially with men.The one exception? Jason Klein… the ranch’s cook whose steady kindness makes her feel safe in a way she hasn’t in years.Jason has carried one he was the stranger who got her to safety. He never wanted credit, he only wanted Isabelle to heal and flourish. So he shows up in small ways, warm desserts left on the porch, calming tea for sleepless nights, pre-dawn runs that become their shared ritual. Somewhere along the way, the friendship turns into something tender and real.When the past stirs and fear threatens the fragile hope between them, Jason’s fixer instincts collide with Isabelle’s need to find her own strength. Stepping back may be the best thing he can do… and the very thing that lets her step forward.Set under the Colorado stars, this is a wholesome love story about healing, hope, and the courage to start again. Fall for Isabelle & Jason, in Palmers of Copper Creek Book Five. less

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