Ranchers and Roses Series by Dolly Carter

One house. One week. One unexpected shot at love. Prim and proper Abby travels to the rugged plains of Kansas to claim her orphaned niece and nephew and return to her quiet life back East. But she never expected to clash with a brooding, broad-shouldered rancher who’s just as stubborn as he is handsome. Frank, a widowed father with a baby on his hip, has been protecting the children ever since tragedy took their parents... moreOne house. One week. One unexpected shot at love. Prim and proper Abby travels to the rugged plains of Kansas to claim her orphaned niece and nephew and return to her quiet life back East. But she never expected to clash with a brooding, broad-shouldered rancher who’s just as stubborn as he is handsome. Frank, a widowed father with a baby on his hip, has been protecting the children ever since tragedy took their parents. And he’s not handing them over to a stranger in silk gloves, no matter how pretty she looks in the parlor. His compromise? She stays one week. If she proves she's fit to raise them, they’ll go. Thrown together under one roof, their attraction becomes impossible to ignore. But with a meddling sheriff watching too closely and two grieving children caught in the middle, Abby and Frank learn that the hardest part isn’t walking away…It’s daring to stay. *This is a Western historical romance novel by Dolly Carter, published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after. Pick up "A Family for the Widowed Rancher" today to discover Dolly's wonderful new story! less

“You gonna keep staring or help with this mess? ”. “I’m a cowboy, ma’am. Not a matchmaker. ”. When city girl Lottie inherits her aunt’s Texas ranch, she’s shocked to find a catch in the marry within three months or forfeit the land. Now the suitors are lining up, but Lottie would rather lose it all than be claimed by the wrong man. Levi, the ranch’s gruff, loyal foreman, wants nothing to do with marriage. Haunted by his past, he’s made a promise to never risk love... more“You gonna keep staring or help with this mess? ”. “I’m a cowboy, ma’am. Not a matchmaker. ”. When city girl Lottie inherits her aunt’s Texas ranch, she’s shocked to find a catch in the marry within three months or forfeit the land. Now the suitors are lining up, but Lottie would rather lose it all than be claimed by the wrong man. Levi, the ranch’s gruff, loyal foreman, wants nothing to do with marriage. Haunted by his past, he’s made a promise to never risk love. But when Lottie becomes the target of more than just unwanted proposals, Levi steps in to defend her. He may not ask for her hand, but he’ll fight any man who dares threaten her. With time running out and a mysterious arsonist targeting the ranch, Lottie must make an impossible marry to save the ranch, walk away forever, or risk everything on the one man who refuses to ask for her heart…but might die protecting it. *This is a Western historical romance novel by Dolly Carter, published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after. Pick up "A Cowboy for the Desperate Heiress" today to discover Dolly's wonderful new story! less

Theirs was never meant to be a love story…. Desperate for a husband before Christmas, Delilah does the she advertises for one. All to protect her ailing mother and save their struggling ranch. She never expected her groom to be so handsome… or to arrive with his little daughter, who hasn’t spoken since the fire that shattered their lives. A brooding widower with a wounded past, Alex promises to protect Delilah…if only she’ll let them stay. “It’s just a marriage for protection,” she warns... moreTheirs was never meant to be a love story…. Desperate for a husband before Christmas, Delilah does the she advertises for one. All to protect her ailing mother and save their struggling ranch. She never expected her groom to be so handsome… or to arrive with his little daughter, who hasn’t spoken since the fire that shattered their lives. A brooding widower with a wounded past, Alex promises to protect Delilah…if only she’ll let them stay. “It’s just a marriage for protection,” she warns. “I’m not here for love,” he shoots back. Yet the harder they fight to keep their distance, the deeper they’re pulled together. But when danger and betrayal force them apart and put the child’s life at risk, Delilah and Alex must fight their way back to each other. Will Christmas find them together? Marriage of Convenience, Mail-order Groom, Widower with kid, Strong Heroine, Found Family. *This is a Western historical romance novel by Dolly Carter, published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after. Pick up "A Mail-Order Groom to Save Christmas" today to discover Dolly's wonderful new story! less

“I won’t let her make you suffer again. Not even if it costs me my life. ”. Trapped under her cruel stepmother’s rule, Sarah works her late father’s land, denied her place and treated like a servant. She no longer believes in dreams… until a charming cowboy makes her laugh again. Benji has never stayed long in one place. He takes the job at the ranch knowing it’s only temporary. But one brave, sharp-tongued cowgirl makes him want something he’s never had a home... more“I won’t let her make you suffer again. Not even if it costs me my life. ”. Trapped under her cruel stepmother’s rule, Sarah works her late father’s land, denied her place and treated like a servant. She no longer believes in dreams… until a charming cowboy makes her laugh again. Benji has never stayed long in one place. He takes the job at the ranch knowing it’s only temporary. But one brave, sharp-tongued cowgirl makes him want something he’s never had a home. Jealous of Sarah’s chance at love, her stepmother brands Benji a criminal and sends him away. Sarah’s only chance to see him again is a forbidden Jubilee dance, hidden behind a disguise. If only she is not discovered, or she loses him forever…. Forced Proximity, Protective Cowboy, Rescue Romance, Found Family, Small Town. *This is a Western historical romance novel by Dolly Carter, published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after. Pick up "The Charming Cowboy’s Cinderella" today to discover Dolly's wonderful new story! less

“You’re my wife now…and I protect what’s mine. ”. Desperate to escape an arranged marriage, Maggie flees to Texas to help an ailing woman care for her granddaughter. But when she arrives, she finds her dead—and the little girl is about to be sent to an orphanage. Unless the child’s brooding uncle can find a way to stop it. Rip never expected to become a husband or a father. A guarded, strong-willed cowboy, he has always kept his distance from love... more“You’re my wife now…and I protect what’s mine. ”. Desperate to escape an arranged marriage, Maggie flees to Texas to help an ailing woman care for her granddaughter. But when she arrives, she finds her dead—and the little girl is about to be sent to an orphanage. Unless the child’s brooding uncle can find a way to stop it. Rip never expected to become a husband or a father. A guarded, strong-willed cowboy, he has always kept his distance from love. But his young niece is the only family he has left…and he will do anything to protect her. Even enter a marriage of convenience with Maggie. But as days turn into weeks, the ranch begins to feel like a real home… and the feelings growing between them are anything but pretend. Until Maggie’s past rides into Silver Spur. And the cruel man she was promised to will stop at nothing to take her back. Marriage of Convenience, Reluctant Guardian, Protective Cowboy, Found Family, Orphaned child. *This is a Western historical romance novel by Dolly Carter, published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after. Pick up "A Family for the Runaway Bride" today to discover Dolly's wonderful new story! less