Double J Ranch Series by Leigh Fenty

Dex Jarvie was a third-generation cowboy, and his family history was steeped in traditions. They were important to him, and no woman was going to trample on them. Dex was known as a hard man. He was fair, loyal, and trustworthy. But a series of unfortunate events in his life had made him hard. He was a glass-half-empty kind of guy who didn’t trust easily. But when he loved, he loved fiercely. Currently, the only thing he loved was the land his ranch was built on... moreDex Jarvie was a third-generation cowboy, and his family history was steeped in traditions. They were important to him, and no woman was going to trample on them. Dex was known as a hard man. He was fair, loyal, and trustworthy. But a series of unfortunate events in his life had made him hard. He was a glass-half-empty kind of guy who didn’t trust easily. But when he loved, he loved fiercely. Currently, the only thing he loved was the land his ranch was built on. Two generations before him worked and died on the land building it into what it was today—one of the largest ranches in northern Texas. Dakota Kendrick was new to Texas and the huge ranches that seemed decadent and unnecessary. How much does one man need? But she had no idea how it all worked until she was mistakenly hired for a traditionally male position as trail boss cook. Dex Jarvie was determined not to give her a chance. Dakota was just as determined to end the one-hundred-year-old tradition. Dex is the first book in the Double J Ranch series. less

Annabelle’s life was uprooted when she and her brothers moved to Texas after the death of their mother. Their estranged father, Dex Jarvie, owned the Double J Ranch in Texas. It was a whole other world from their life in Miami. Her father was a cowboy. What was she supposed to do with that? While her brothers began to embrace ranch life, Annabelle couldn’t wait to leave. Colt Reardon was given the unpleasant task of helping Dex’s daughter adjust to life in Texas... moreAnnabelle’s life was uprooted when she and her brothers moved to Texas after the death of their mother. Their estranged father, Dex Jarvie, owned the Double J Ranch in Texas. It was a whole other world from their life in Miami. Her father was a cowboy. What was she supposed to do with that? While her brothers began to embrace ranch life, Annabelle couldn’t wait to leave. Colt Reardon was given the unpleasant task of helping Dex’s daughter adjust to life in Texas. He’d do anything for his boss, but Miss Annabelle wasn’t interested in adjusting, or even staying around very long. She was stubborn, bossy, and spoiled. She was also beautiful, which made things even harder. Colt never knew whether to yell at her or kiss her. One thing he was sure of. Either choice would land him in hot water. Annabelle, The Heart of a Cowboy, is the second book in the Double J Ranch Series. less

When the girl of his dreams turns out not to be who he thought she was, Lenny J. decides he is better off staying single for a while. There was no one else in Mission Valley who interested him. There was, however, someone who drove him crazy. Lark Kingston is a spoiled and entitled daddy’s girl. She’s the daughter of Victor Kingston, a relative newcomer by Mission Valley standards, and Lark is his only child. When the Kingston Ranch hires Lenny J... moreWhen the girl of his dreams turns out not to be who he thought she was, Lenny J. decides he is better off staying single for a while. There was no one else in Mission Valley who interested him. There was, however, someone who drove him crazy. Lark Kingston is a spoiled and entitled daddy’s girl. She’s the daughter of Victor Kingston, a relative newcomer by Mission Valley standards, and Lark is his only child. When the Kingston Ranch hires Lenny J. to help with a troublesome horse, he finds himself dealing with Lark while her father is away. She’s beautiful in a snobby sort of way, and she’s a talented rider, even though she wears britches while she does it and sits on an English saddle. But neither of those things makes her any easier to get along with. Lenny J. , The Horse Wrangler, is the third book in the Double J. Ranch Series. less

Garrison Jarvie had officially been a cowboy for two years now. It came naturally to him, and anyone who didn’t know his history would assume he’d been a cowboy all of his life. The only problem with living in the small ranching community of Mission Valley, Texas, was the lack of available women. In Miami, where he’d grown up, he’d been popular, and he’d dated quite a bit. But since moving to the Double J, his dating life was pretty much non-existent... moreGarrison Jarvie had officially been a cowboy for two years now. It came naturally to him, and anyone who didn’t know his history would assume he’d been a cowboy all of his life. The only problem with living in the small ranching community of Mission Valley, Texas, was the lack of available women. In Miami, where he’d grown up, he’d been popular, and he’d dated quite a bit. But since moving to the Double J, his dating life was pretty much non-existent. When he finally met someone he found interesting, he was a little disappointed that she had no interest in dating him or anyone else. Angel Gentry, the local farrier, was going to make him work for it. Garrison didn’t mind a challenge. Even though she had the reputation of being extremely private and unsociable, he knew that sooner or later, he’d win her over. Garrison, Natural Born Cowboy, is the fourth book in the Double J Ranch series. less

Even though his cousins and brother were all finding their forever and ever, Roan was in no hurry to follow in their footsteps. He was fine being single, working the ranch, and hanging out with his dog. Life was good, and he saw no reason to change it. But when his high school girlfriend returns to town to take over her grandfather’s rundown ranch, Roan can’t help but offer to help her. It was the neighborly thing to do. At least that’s what he kept telling himself... moreEven though his cousins and brother were all finding their forever and ever, Roan was in no hurry to follow in their footsteps. He was fine being single, working the ranch, and hanging out with his dog. Life was good, and he saw no reason to change it. But when his high school girlfriend returns to town to take over her grandfather’s rundown ranch, Roan can’t help but offer to help her. It was the neighborly thing to do. At least that’s what he kept telling himself. Valentine Lily had left Mission Valley to attend college, leaving Roan behind. It was a clean and amicable split, and she got over him and went on with her life. Or so she thought. Was it too late to rekindle their relationship? Does he want to? Roan didn’t have an answer to those questions. But working together to restore the old ranch would either be a catalyst for falling in love again or it would make Roan wish Valentine had never come home. Roan – A Friend in Need is the fifth book in the Double J Ranch series. less

When troubled Tali comes to stay at the Double J, Gabriel finds himself in charge of keeping her in line. Tali, however, has no interest in behaving. When Len’s sister-in-law asks for help with Tali, he tells her to send her to the ranch. Nothing like hard work, lots of fresh air, and good home cooking to turn a person around. But Len hasn’t seen Tali since his brother died. She’s not the sweet child he once knew... moreWhen troubled Tali comes to stay at the Double J, Gabriel finds himself in charge of keeping her in line. Tali, however, has no interest in behaving. When Len’s sister-in-law asks for help with Tali, he tells her to send her to the ranch. Nothing like hard work, lots of fresh air, and good home cooking to turn a person around. But Len hasn’t seen Tali since his brother died. She’s not the sweet child he once knew. Gabriel reluctantly takes on the job of taming Tali, but he isn’t nearly as optimistic about her rehabilitation as his Uncle Len is. All Tali wants is to go home, even though the only things waiting for her there are a loser boyfriend and a mother who has given up on her. Gabriel – Taming Tali is the sixth book in the Double J Ranch series. less