Small Town Stories

From first love to rival bids...to forever?

Newly retired pro quarterback Josh Golden returns to Ruby Canyon, Wyoming, to open a kids’ football camp. Except Erin Perkins, his high school sweetheart, is bidding on the same property ? the Triangle W ranch. Erin manages the Triangle W and wants to keep it as a working ranch for military veterans like herself as they adjust to leaving the service. Josh hasn?t seen Erin in fourteen years, but he?s thought about her. A lot. Even in spite of their land dispute, she still charms and challenges him. As the ranch?s fate divides the town, Josh finds himself facing the biggest decision of his life ? fulfill a longheld career dream or rekindle a love sweeter than any 99-yard touchdown?

Innocent Amish Target - Patricia Johns

A string of kidnappings...and she’s next on the list.

When Susanna Stutzman is forcefully grabbed off the street in an attempted abduction, she escapes thanks to quick action by off-duty State Police trooper Zeke Esch. And when the same criminals attack Susanna at her home, it becomes clear she’s not just a random target. As they flee from a suspected trafficking ring that kidnaps Amish women, they must navigate the wilderness to evade their violent pursuers. But without a way to call for help, can they uncover why these criminals are so focused on capturing Susanna...before she becomes the next victim?

Attempted Mountain Murder - Jaime Jo Wright

The key to survival is staying one step ahead of a killer.

When a sniper shoots at Lainey Jo Beckett through her apartment window, she knows her cover in WITSEC has been blown. Injured and desperate to escape, she jumps into the first car she sees, which just happens to have former navy SEAL Bowen Mays behind the wheel. He may no longer be on active duty, but when they discover her WITSEC handler dead, Bowen takes Lainey Jo’s protection into his own hands. As they escape deep into the Bighorn Mountains, with not one but two shooters on their tail, can Bowen overcome his past failure and keep Lainey Jo alive?

Deadly Wilderness Showdown - Lisa Weaver

Hunted through the wilderness...can they survive animals and criminals?

After surviving a serial killer’s attack, Abbie Renforth finds refuge in the Maine wilderness — until she’s tracked down by the killer’s brother and bullets start flying. Game Warden Ethan Knight is stunned to learn the woman he once saved from the Spitting Image Slayer is in danger again, but he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe. As they evade relentless attacks, Abbie discovers evidence capable of dismantling the family’s entire criminal operation. With enemies anticipating their every move, Abbie and Ethan must expose the deadly truth...before they are buried with it.

Protecting The Baby - Jodie Bailey

Guarding a child in danger...is a K-9 team’s most important mission.

When a dangerous assailant trespasses on his ranch in the middle of the night, K-9 Officer Eli Blackwood must act quickly to outwit a kidnapper targeting his neighbour and her baby. Protecting veterinarian Carly Mayor and the infant she’s become guardian to means going off-grid and hiding out at his grandfather’s cabin. But who is after baby Ariel...and does it have to do with the mysterious deaths of her parents? Chased through the Colorado wilderness by deadly gunmen, Carly and Eli must work together to survive. But with threats coming from every direction, untangling the mystery behind the attacks could be the last thing they do...

A Killer On Campus - Rhonda Starnes

Solving a murder case...could have deadly consequences.

After dodging bullets twice in one evening, forensic photographer Jane Mason realises that she’s the target of a killer who wants to hide his crimes. Reopening the investigation of her aunt’s decades-old murder has painted a target on her back, and the culprit is closing in fast. Ridge Snyder — her estranged childhood friend and a former Navy SEAL — is determined to protect her from the threats and uncover the killer’s identity. But safety is fleeting as the culprit escalates the stakes, setting deadly traps at every turn. Can Jane and Ridge unearth the truth about the past, or will the killer’s final move silence Jane forever?

Guarded By The Sheriff - Monique DeVere

A child in need of protection...and a lawman keeping watch.

It’s a shock to Sheriff Ethan Callahan to see his ex-fiancée Sienna Blake again — especially with a child in tow...and a gunman on her heels. Witnessing a shooting has make Sienna a criminal’s next target. And when Ethan realises that he’s the father of her son, he is determined to keep them both safe...no matter the cost. With trust hanging in the balance and their enemy closing in, Ethan and Sienna must stand together to survive. Except the hit man knows their every move...and trusting the wrong person could get them killed.

Hunted through the wilderness...can they survive animals and criminals?

After surviving a serial killer’s attack, Abbie Renforth finds refuge in the Maine wilderness — until she’s tracked down by the killer’s brother and bullets start flying. Game Warden Ethan Knight is stunned to learn the woman he once saved from the Spitting Image Slayer is in danger again, but he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe. As they evade relentless attacks, Abbie discovers evidence capable of dismantling the family’s entire criminal operation. With enemies anticipating their every move, Abbie and Ethan must expose the deadly truth...before they are buried with it.

A child in need of protection...and a lawman keeping watch.

It’s a shock to Sheriff Ethan Callahan to see his ex-fiancée Sienna Blake again — especially with a child in tow...and a gunman on her heels. Witnessing a shooting has make Sienna a criminal’s next target. And when Ethan realises that he’s the father of her son, he is determined to keep them both safe...no matter the cost. With trust hanging in the balance and their enemy closing in, Ethan and Sienna must stand together to survive. Except the hit man knows their every move...and trusting the wrong person could get them killed.

The key to survival is staying one step ahead of a killer.

When a sniper shoots at Lainey Jo Beckett through her apartment window, she knows her cover in WITSEC has been blown. Injured and desperate to escape, she jumps into the first car she sees, which just happens to have former navy SEAL Bowen Mays behind the wheel. He may no longer be on active duty, but when they discover her WITSEC handler dead, Bowen takes Lainey Jo’s protection into his own hands. As they escape deep into the Bighorn Mountains, with not one but two shooters on their tail, can Bowen overcome his past failure and keep Lainey Jo alive?

Solving a murder case...could have deadly consequences.

After dodging bullets twice in one evening, forensic photographer Jane Mason realises that she’s the target of a killer who wants to hide his crimes. Reopening the investigation of her aunt’s decades-old murder has painted a target on her back, and the culprit is closing in fast. Ridge Snyder — her estranged childhood friend and a former Navy SEAL — is determined to protect her from the threats and uncover the killer’s identity. But safety is fleeting as the culprit escalates the stakes, setting deadly traps at every turn. Can Jane and Ridge unearth the truth about the past, or will the killer’s final move silence Jane forever?

A string of kidnappings...and she’s next on the list.

When Susanna Stutzman is forcefully grabbed off the street in an attempted abduction, she escapes thanks to quick action by off-duty State Police trooper Zeke Esch. And when the same criminals attack Susanna at her home, it becomes clear she’s not just a random target. As they flee from a suspected trafficking ring that kidnaps Amish women, they must navigate the wilderness to evade their violent pursuers. But without a way to call for help, can they uncover why these criminals are so focused on capturing Susanna...before she becomes the next victim?

Guarding a child in danger...is a K-9 team’s most important mission.

When a dangerous assailant trespasses on his ranch in the middle of the night, K-9 Officer Eli Blackwood must act quickly to outwit a kidnapper targeting his neighbour and her baby. Protecting veterinarian Carly Mayor and the infant she’s become guardian to means going off-grid and hiding out at his grandfather’s cabin. But who is after baby Ariel...and does it have to do with the mysterious deaths of her parents? Chased through the Colorado wilderness by deadly gunmen, Carly and Eli must work together to survive. But with threats coming from every direction, untangling the mystery behind the attacks could be the last thing they do...

The Amish Rancher’s Return - Amy Lillard

His homecoming could change everything for a widow and two little girls...

Called back home to Millers Creek after years away, Isaiah Peight needs to help care for his ill father, sell his parents’ store — and avoid Priscilla Raber. Five years ago, he and Priscilla were betrothed, but she broke his heart and married someone else while he went on rumspringa. Now widowed, she works at Creekside Sundries to support her toddler twins. And she’s not happy about the sale. Seeing Isaiah again stirs up lots of memories, especially when he bonds with her precious girls. Can they ever leave the past behind and forge a new future together?

His Fourth Of July Blessing - Lee Tobin McClain

Becoming a guardian won’t be his only challenge this summer...

Organising his hometown’s Fourth of July celebration was not part of combat veteran Emilio Mancini’s plan for the summer. But as he and his nieces settle into his childhood friend Kitty MacIntyre’s family guesthouse, he can’t turn down her request. As the single mum helps him figure out how to be a parent to the girls, Kitty’s unaware that the fireworks display she has her heart set on could trigger Emilio’s PTSD. But as their connection deepens and the event draws near, Kitty discovers the truth. Together, they must create a new kind of celebration for the town — one that just might spark something brighter than fireworks...

A Mother’s Prayer - Chris Maday Schmidt

Can an unexpected turn lead her right where she belongs?

Pregnant, single, and stranded in a storm with her two young kids, Olive Hart is out of options — until gruff mechanic Hank Valentine comes to their rescue. When her housing falls through, he reluctantly offers them shelter at his ranch in exchange for help at his garage. It’s just a temporary arrangement...but Olive’s chaotic, lovable crew begins to warm his guarded heart. They’ve both been burned by the past, but can they find the courage to build something lasting...together?

A Family For The Amish Orphans - Jo Ann Brown

An unexpected arrangement might lead to a forever home...

Daryn Yutzy’s three orphaned nieces are now his responsibility — but the Amish bachelor is clueless when it comes to raising little girls, especially one who refuses to speak. When kindhearted food-trailer owner Carrie Detweiler coaxes smiles from them with french fries, he turns to her for assistance. Carrie agrees to help the grieving children — if Daryn helps out her troubled teenage cousin. Carrie has always been focused on business instead of marriage, and Daryn’s still reeling from a past betrayal. Yet working together stirs something neither expected. Can they open their hearts to a future they never planned for?

A K-9 Mountain Promise - Helena Smrcek

Can a loyal companion heal two damaged hearts?

After her life is shattered by divorce, Abby Clifford retreats to her family’s mountain cabin in Colorado with her six-year-old daughter Charlotte to heal. Then she comes face to face with the man she never thought she’d see again. Noah Ross broke Abby’s teenage heart. Now she wants nothing to do with the handsome veterinarian. But when Noah’s two Hungarian Vizsla dogs are in danger of getting him evicted from his condo, Abby reluctantly allows him and his K-9’s to spend time on their property. Charlotte immediately bonds with the sweet dogs. Will Abby ever forgive the past and embrace a fresh start?

The Cowboy’s Last Rodeo - Louise M. Gouge

He’s risking it all for one last ride...

After a near-fatal fall, former bull rider Raeder Westfall is determined to prove he’s no quitter, especially to his five-year-old son, Peanut. But rodeo queen June Mattson knows the price of chasing glory, and as Peanut’s Sunday school teacher, she worries Raeder is risking too much. Yet when the Riverton Stampede loses its star, June surprises them both by tossing Raeder’s name into the ring. As they work to save the town’s biggest event, friendship turns to something deeper. Can they overcome fear and pride to build the family they both long for?

Can an unexpected turn lead her right where she belongs?

Pregnant, single, and stranded in a storm with her two young kids, Olive Hart is out of options — until gruff mechanic Hank Valentine comes to their rescue. When her housing falls through, he reluctantly offers them shelter at his ranch in exchange for help at his garage. It’s just a temporary arrangement...but Olive’s chaotic, lovable crew begins to warm his guarded heart. They’ve both been burned by the past, but can they find the courage to build something lasting...together?

He’s risking it all for one last ride...

After a near-fatal fall, former bull rider Raeder Westfall is determined to prove he’s no quitter, especially to his five-year-old son, Peanut. But rodeo queen June Mattson knows the price of chasing glory, and as Peanut’s Sunday school teacher, she worries Raeder is risking too much. Yet when the Riverton Stampede loses its star, June surprises them both by tossing Raeder’s name into the ring. As they work to save the town’s biggest event, friendship turns to something deeper. Can they overcome fear and pride to build the family they both long for?

Becoming a guardian won’t be his only challenge this summer...

Organising his hometown’s Fourth of July celebration was not part of combat veteran Emilio Mancini’s plan for the summer. But as he and his nieces settle into his childhood friend Kitty MacIntyre’s family guesthouse, he can’t turn down her request. As the single mum helps him figure out how to be a parent to the girls, Kitty’s unaware that the fireworks display she has her heart set on could trigger Emilio’s PTSD. But as their connection deepens and the event draws near, Kitty discovers the truth. Together, they must create a new kind of celebration for the town — one that just might spark something brighter than fireworks...

Can a loyal companion heal two damaged hearts?

After her life is shattered by divorce, Abby Clifford retreats to her family’s mountain cabin in Colorado with her six-year-old daughter Charlotte to heal. Then she comes face to face with the man she never thought she’d see again. Noah Ross broke Abby’s teenage heart. Now she wants nothing to do with the handsome veterinarian. But when Noah’s two Hungarian Vizsla dogs are in danger of getting him evicted from his condo, Abby reluctantly allows him and his K-9’s to spend time on their property. Charlotte immediately bonds with the sweet dogs. Will Abby ever forgive the past and embrace a fresh start?

His homecoming could change everything for a widow and two little girls...

Called back home to Millers Creek after years away, Isaiah Peight needs to help care for his ill father, sell his parents’ store — and avoid Priscilla Raber. Five years ago, he and Priscilla were betrothed, but she broke his heart and married someone else while he went on rumspringa. Now widowed, she works at Creekside Sundries to support her toddler twins. And she’s not happy about the sale. Seeing Isaiah again stirs up lots of memories, especially when he bonds with her precious girls. Can they ever leave the past behind and forge a new future together?

An unexpected arrangement might lead to a forever home...

Daryn Yutzy’s three orphaned nieces are now his responsibility — but the Amish bachelor is clueless when it comes to raising little girls, especially one who refuses to speak. When kindhearted food-trailer owner Carrie Detweiler coaxes smiles from them with french fries, he turns to her for assistance. Carrie agrees to help the grieving children — if Daryn helps out her troubled teenage cousin. Carrie has always been focused on business instead of marriage, and Daryn’s still reeling from a past betrayal. Yet working together stirs something neither expected. Can they open their hearts to a future they never planned for?

The Sheriff’s Secret Past - Tina Radcliffe

To give his family the perfect future...he must face his past.

There are only two things on Sheriff Chase Everett’s mind: his upcoming reelection, and adopting his sweet niece after his sister’s death. The last thing he needs to worry about is the new editor of the local newspaper digging into his past. Newcomer Emily Taylor is eager for a juicy scoop for the Aspen Creek Journal, and the handsome sheriff is the perfect subject. But Chase has a dark secret that he’s desperate to hide. He needs to keep his distance from the feisty journalist, which should be easy, until a dog and a little girl bring them together...

A Refuge In Montana - Allie Pleiter

In Big Sky Country, sometimes forgiveness takes the most courage...

For her son’s sake, widowed veterinarian Vicky Siden works hard to pretend all is well. But the arrival of game warden Nick Youngston at her family’s animal rescue — with a horse and donkey in tow — changes everything. With three-year-old Taylor eager to help Nick rehab Buddy and Dunk, Vicky can’t avoid her late husband’s best friend, who she’s always blamed for his death. Nor can Nick avoid the real reason he’s in town. As old wounds resurface and feelings spark to life, facing the truth could keep them apart — or lead to an unexpected second opportunity at love.

A Maverick of Honour - Rochelle Alers

A soldier’s second chance.

Military working-dog handler Liam Martin is glad to be back in Tenacity, Montana, reuniting with his family and his K-9 partner, Harley, after sustaining injuries overseas. But returning to civilian life is a bigger emotional challenge than he expected. And he can’t understand why a beautiful, joyful young ranching heiress like Charity John would want a working-class guy like him, someone who is still trying to figure out his life. Charity, though, sees what Liam can’t: a true hero rich in everything that really matters.

Twins For The Cowboy Dad - Lisa Childs

Cowboy bachelor today...father of two tomorrow?

Pregnant with twins, newly single Trish Dempsey hopes for a fresh start at her late father’s ranch. Trish wants to turn Four Corners into a home for her and her children, as well as a new business. There’s just one catch — Brett Lemmon and his brothers already live there, and she’ll have to convince them to go along with her plan. Rugged and hard-working, Brett is the most stubborn — and the most attractive. He put everything he had into making Four Corners a working ranch. Now he must compromise with the frustrating and beautiful Trish. The more time they spend together the more he realises the real threat she poses is to his bachelor status!

Wedded To A Fortune - Heatherly Bell

‘Did we get married last night?’

Born saleswoman Gia Leonetti is determined to make Penn Fortune her newest client. Convincing him that her family’s wines are perfect for his hotel empire? Easy! Tumbling head over heels for Penn herself — and ending the night in a Las Vegas wedding chapel? Not the plan!

Ambitious, all-business Penn can’t believe that one reckless night resulted in a bride, especially one as alluring as Gia. On paper and in person, though, she is his perfect match. And if he can keep love out of the equation, why not stay married? Only now Gia doesn’t just want a business deal — she wants his whole heart.

Capturing The Cowboy - Elizabeth Bevarly

When it’s high heels versus boot heels, something’s gotta give.

When cheery Mia Hawthorne arrives at Whispering Winds Dude Ranch, Silas Crockett sees right through her sunny facade. Mia is here for a two-week anger management program. Calling it R&R and oozing city slicker charm won’t change the storm of anger she’s hiding. Silas knows about weathering black clouds — and the brooding cowboy is determined to help Mia manage her fury.

If Silas can get her to let loose, Mia may find the path to healing. But Mia counters every poke and prod with sunshine and daisies. As their fiery connection intensifies, Mia awakens feelings — and a tragic secret — Silas had buried long ago. Can two hot heads master their demons and recognise that they are truly mad...for each other?

When it’s high heels versus boot heels, something’s gotta give.

When cheery Mia Hawthorne arrives at Whispering Winds Dude Ranch, Silas Crockett sees right through her sunny facade. Mia is here for a two-week anger management program. Calling it R&R and oozing city slicker charm won’t change the storm of anger she’s hiding. Silas knows about weathering black clouds — and the brooding cowboy is determined to help Mia manage her fury.

If Silas can get her to let loose, Mia may find the path to healing. But Mia counters every poke and prod with sunshine and daisies. As their fiery connection intensifies, Mia awakens feelings — and a tragic secret — Silas had buried long ago. Can two hot heads master their demons and recognise that they are truly mad...for each other?