Small Town Stories

Roping The Maverick - Kathy Douglass

A wild country heart longing to be tamed...

Rancher Ellis Corey cherishes his quiet life in Tenacity, and he’s in no hurry to settle down — or so he thinks. Tiffany Brandt may not be a cowboy-boot-wearing, hang-out-at-a-saloon type of date, but that’s all right with Ellis. The fun-loving city girl will be heading back to Bronco in a few weeks, so there’s no danger of them getting too involved. Tiffany truly believes casual is what she wants. She denies there could be anything more between them. But the charismatic horseman is quick to realise that saying goodbye to Tiffany is the last thing he wants to do!

Her Cowboy Protector - Sasha Summers

A man resigned to a lonely future and a woman fighting to overcome her past.

Painfully shy, Harper Lynn is desperate to start a new life on Crossroads Ranch — even if her housekeeping skills aren’t quite up to her new boss’s standards. Ames Parker, the gruff ranchhand and her new co-worker, is willing to show her the ropes and help her battle her occasional PTSD — for the sake of the ranch, of course. But Harper soon learns Ames has his own past hurts and is unable — or unwilling — to let down his well-fortified walls. Because he knows that once the former librarian sees his true self she’ll run for the hills, breaking his heart in the process. Still, maybe a belief in possibilities can lead to a future neither expect...

The Maverick’s Do-Over - Melissa Senate

Trying to be a better man...for a good woman.

In the past six months, rancher Brent Woodson’s reputation has changed from golden child to town pariah — thanks to his parents’ misdeeds. When Sage Abernathy returns to Tenacity after many years away, Brent is amazed she is even willing to hear him out. He knows he messed up when they dated in high school. Now, he will move heaven and earth to prove he is deserving of her loyalty. Sage is quietly overjoyed by their reunion. But that joy is shadowed by secrets that threaten their happily ever after...

The Christmas Cowboy - Melinda Curtis

Will he find the ultimate present...or lose his heart?

Zane Duvall has one goal this Christmas: attend all Twelve Parties of Clementine and win the grand prize — a small ranch he’s always dreamed of owning. But his plan hits a snag when his well-meaning family decides he needs a holiday romance to go with his holiday cheer. Lily Smith has come to town to confront a man claiming to be her father — and ends up facing a lot of questions she’s not ready to answer. When Zane proposes a fake relationship to keep nosy citizens and matchmakers at bay, Lily agrees. After all, it’s just pretend...right? But when family secrets and old wounds come to light, will their budding romance survive the season?

The Maverick’s Mistletoe Bride - Brenda Harlen

The perfect yuletide wedding — with a catch!

All Winter Hernandez wants this Christmas is to feel safe. She knows she can count on her childhood friend Luca Sanchez to find a way to help protect her unborn baby from her abusive ex. Sure enough, the handsome rancher immediately offers a marriage of convenience. Luca does not regret his actions, and he’s fiercely determined to do the right thing. But now, as the holidays approach, he finds living chastely with his pregnant ‘spouse’ to be a bigger challenge than he ever dreamed!

Her Cowboy For The Holiday - Makenna Lee

Can a little holiday magic turn liars into lovers?

Victoria Cameron isn’t looking for love — she’s too busy chasing adventure. Seeking an invite to a private art auction, Victoria doesn’t hesitate to crash Cade Whitley’s work event announcing herself as his girlfriend. When the ‘King of Dallas Nightlife’ reluctantly goes along with her ruse, Victoria’s intrigued. Besides, it’s just a harmless fake date for one night.

Cade has no time for distractions, especially a carefree spirit like Victoria. But now their ‘date’ has morphed into a Christmas weekend together to impress his boss. What starts as a charade becomes a weekend of undeniable chemistry — which suddenly, uncharacteristically, has this Cowboy dreaming of settling down. But Victoria still craves freedom and change. As the holidays approach, can what started as a fake date move from a weekend to remember into true love?

He’s fighting for them

When Amy Donavan married the town playboy and left Forever, Texas, Connor McCullough wished her well—no matter how much it hurt. He got past it, but never really over it. Now the one that got away is back and needs his help…in more ways than one!

Recently divorced and fleeing her abusive ex-husband, Amy needs a safe place to hide and someone she can trust. And she’s not alone. Her fussy six-month-old son needs sanctuary, too…and Connor is determined to protect them both. It’s not his family, but it’s the family—and the woman—he’s always wanted. So when Amy’s jealous ex tracks her down, hell-bent on reclaiming his “property,” Connor’s ready to fight this time…

His holiday surprise...is a bundle of joy!

When Nolan Forte returns to Austin a year after a yuletide romance, he is shocked to learn he is a father. He wants to do right by his beautiful baby girl – and her sweet mama, Lizzie Sullivan. But when he reveals his real name is Nolan Fortune, all bets are off. Lizzie doesn’t trust men with money. But maybe some Christmas magic can convince her that she, Nolan and Stella are already rich in what matters!

From 'just one night' ...to bonded for life!

Kate McCoy calculates everything. She has every detail in her life organised to perfection – until the fateful night she steps into Gray Gallagher's arms. 'One time only', she vows about getting romantic with Gray, her long–time protector and closest friend. But this time, perfect Kate has miscalculated: the woman who plans everything is unexpectedly expecting. And the heart she has so carefully sheltered starts seeing her cherished friend in a very different light…

Short–order cook...and a baby on board!

As if meeting his birth mother and discovering he has a twin brother aren't enough to test a man, Jake Morrow's short one ranch cook. So when pregnant Emma Hurley comes looking for a job and whips up the best steak dinner he's ever had, Jake hires her on the spot. And when Emma's father demands she marry or lose her family farm, Jake stuns Emma–and himself–by proposing. 

After being left in the lurch, Emma can handle five hungry, romance–challenged cowboys. Well, except for one–the handsome rancher and Blue Gulch's most eligible bachelor–who gallantly comes to her rescue. Only now Emma's gone and fallen for her pretend fiancé. But Jake isn't looking for a forever kind of love…is he?

A pint–sized Texas surprise! 

Nothing–not even a bucking bronc–can unnerve Nate Gallagher…until he lays eyes on the tiny newborn who's been entrusted to his care. The former rodeo champ isn't ready for fatherhood. Heck, the precious baby girl may not even be his. Still, he aims to step up and give her a home at the Rocking C. That is, if pretty social worker Anna Reynolds decides Nate's daddy material after all. 

Making sure that father and infant daughter bond is Anna's job. But what about the fiery bond forming between Anna and Nate? Can Nate become the family man Anna believes he can be? Because she's this close to gambling her future on the rugged cowboy daddy!

With two kids and an active life, widow Faith Dustin wants a quiet Christmas. But Pine Gulch ranch is nothing but chaotic. All that keeps Faith going is her helpful neighbour, cowboy Chase Brannon. He's always been her faithful friend. Until he kisses her under the mistletoe...

Years ago Chase blew his chance with the woman he's always loved. Now he will step out of the friend zone...and be her husband. But stubborn Faith won't let herself fall. With Christmas just days away, Chase will need all the magic of the season – and the help of her two children – to unwrap a second chance at love.

Marrying into the elite Britton family had been hard for Olivia. Becoming a widow and raising her daughter alone had been tougher. Or so she thought. Her mother–in–law wanted custody of little Thea, and Olivia was desperate for help. But her best option was another Britton, the devastatingly charming Matt…the man she should have married. 

Matt had vowed to look after Olivia and be a father figure to Thea while remaining loyal to the brother he'd lost. With Olivia needing him more than ever he knew the time had come to tell her exactly how he felt. Admitting his true feelings for Olivia could tear his family apart…yet it might also be the start of a new family for them both.

In love with his best friend's wife…and baby  

Keeping a promise to a dead man isn't easy. But Ryker Tremaine is determined to keep his word and make amends to his late friend's wife. When Ryker meets lovely, pregnant Marisa Hayes, she's still grieving. She doesn't believe the official report of her husband's death. And Marisa believes Ryker has the answers she craves. 

Bound by secrecy, the hunky CIA operative tries to help Marisa find a sense of normalcy…and uncovers a sizzling attraction! As Ryker discovers the richness of life back on the grid, old secrets threaten. Marisa still seeks answers and Ryker knows if he tells her the truth about her husband's death — and his role in it — Marisa and her baby may be lost to him forever…

The secret that tamed him?

Renowned horse trainer Kade Quinn has always been hard to pin down. But when the wealthy drifter discovers he has a son, and that beautiful Bridget Wells is the child's mother, it's time for a major rethink of his priorities. This time, he's ready to be there for his found family and let himself fall for Bridget all over again.

But Kade ran once. Can Bridget risk a replay? She's on the fence about trusting this still irresistible man, but boy, it feels good to come home to a cowboy and a father for her child…

'Someone's sleeping in my bed...'

Needing to ponder a marriage proposal, play-it-safe Jenny Baer escapes to an Ozarks cabin — right into bed with a naked man! What's a recuperating Officer Gavin Locke doing in her rental amid a raging storm? He's the last thing she needs — the man she loved...and left.

Trapped with Jenny in his cabin, with no power and too many memories, Gavin knows nothing's changed. She can't accept his dangerous career, and she's about to marry a powerful politician. But when one little kiss brings him to his knees, Gavin can't deny the attraction never died.  Nor can Jenny. Once the flood waters recede, Jenny will wear a ring...but from whom?

You are cordially invited to the big sky romance of Josephine Brand and Logan Wolf At the Brand Family's Montana Ranch!

When Officer Logan Wolf pulls over Josephine Brand for speeding, her stunning blue eyes pierce him. The laid-back policeman is instantly drawn to the intense law student. And Jo so happens to be the maid of honour in her sister's Montana wedding to his best friend! There's nothing Logan wants more than to charm the lovely brunette and redirect her passion to him...

Josephine's hurt when her commitment-phobic boyfriend, Brice, breaks up with her before the wedding. But fate placed a sexy temptation in front of her in the form of Logan. He makes her laugh more than her ex ever did. Josephine's pain begins to fade but then Brice shows up, wanting a second chance. Can Jo trust her heart to lead her to her own happy ending on the range?

Dr Sienna Maxwell understands that Jack Thatcher has experienced deep, personal tragedy. But how can the man drop out of life the way he has? That's something she will never be able to understand.

Sienna's a high achiever who demands no less from everyone around her. Driven and determined to succeed, she wants a whole lot more from Jack than charm and kisses. She wants nothing less than perfect.

Twins Under His Tree

Newly widowed Dr Lily Wescott was the proud new mother of twin baby girls. But she couldn't have done it without surgeon Mitch Cortega supporting her through it all.

Spending time with Lily and her twins was making Mitch yearn for something. The wounded combat surgeon knew they both needed time to heal, but how much longer could they fight their attraction?

From four weeks to forever...

Parasailing. Hang gliding. Rock climbing. That's what hard–driving exec Calhoun Hart had planned for his month–long Caribbean jaunt, until an accident puts a crimp in his plans. First order of business: fly in a personal assistant. But how's Cal supposed to resist the serene redhead who has more than his bottom line working overtime?

Justine Walker could do a lot worse than this tropical Eden. And working with Cal is reaping unexpected benefits. Like helping the widow heal from a tragic loss…and showing her sexy boss how pleasurable downtime can be. But once the vacation's over, are they ready to take a leap of faith and keep paradise in their hearts forever?

Running a ranch for troubled kids, policing the town and raising a son – Ash McCune is in complete control of her hectic life. Until one sexy single dad arrives on her Cedar River ranch with his daughter.

Cole Quartermaine is rich, successful, a good father…and leaving. Cole needs this ranch to connect with his newfound daughter. What he doesn't need is a jaw–dropping attraction to the cowgirl cop who runs it. He's got three weeks to resist her and return to the city as a party of two…or stay and make a family of four.