Summer Romance

At the scene of a watery death...he’s in too deep.

While investigating a drowning, Zion National Park ranger Harvey Knight is surprised by the coroner who shows up — Drennan Hawes, his recent one-night stand, now pregnant. Fatherhood? Knight wants no part of it, except providing financial support. In fact, the traumatised ex-soldier is convinced he’d only be a danger to the woman who wants a lasting relationship. But when the drowning is ruled a homicide, it’s the killer who endangers Drennan. Working together to solve the murder, will the lovers realise that there’s more between them than a single night — maybe even a path to forever?

A Regency marriage of convenience, romance in uniform story.

A favour for the Captain...a new life as wife and mother?

Battle-worn Captain John Beattie is dealt another blow on his return from Trafalgar. His motherless young son, Allan, has been heartlessly abandoned by those hired to care for him. Required to return immediately to active duty, John throws himself on the mercy of his late friend’s sister, Anna Fontaine...

Anna can’t say no — the Captain’s desperate struggle to protect his son and his country touches her gentle heart. But temporarily caring for Allan backfires when rumours threaten unwed Anna’s reputation. Honourable John insists on marriage — but will Anna’s place in his family ever be more than convenient?

She’s out for justice. All he can do is protect her.

With a suspect for her mother’s murder within reach, Dominique Santori has a plan to capture the killer. And although police detective Luke Madison believes that plan is reckless, she won’t refuse his offer to watch her back as she wades into the dark waters of the swamp. As the spark between them starts burning hot, Luke unsurprisingly goes into full bodyguard mode...following her on her never-ending quest for justice. Only when Dominique is kidnapped does she begin to fear the answers she’s seeking have jeopardized the man she loves. Because Luke will never stop searching...no matter how much it costs him.

A fake date with her best friend...one night that changes everything.

After her ex’s betrayal and seemingly never-ending family drama, finding a date for her dreaded high school reunion is the last thing on Madeline Fortune’s mind. So when her friend Forrest Porter volunteers to pose as her plus-one, it’s a perfect solution! Perfect, that is, except for the sparks that ignite every time the billionaire rancher is near. But Forrest is a dedicated single father of twin toddlers. He can’t afford any distractions, even one as enticing as Madeline. Still, neither can deny that their pretend date felt very real, and going back to the way things were seems impossible. But can two wounded friends turn pretend into permanent?

She gave up on love. Then a certain cowboy came her way...

The only thing worse than being single at a wedding? Being single and seven months pregnant. So no, Lilly Wainwright is not looking forward to visiting Stone Creek Ranch. She’s sure no cowboy could be cute enough to compensate for the aggravation...until she lays eyes on Jett Rhodes. He’s six-feet-plus of muscles and charm, and when they dance at the reception, she’s swept off her feet. Lilly’s like no one Jett’s ever met before, and he can’t get her out of his mind. But is the freewheeling ranch hand truly ready to commit...not just to a woman but to a ready-made family?

Their One Night Baby - Carol Marinelli

Working together to save Paddington Children’s Hospital, Paramedic Victoria Christie and Dr Dominic MacBride never fail to challenge each other. Until one night, they discover a new way to relieve the tension...by turning their arguments into reckless abandon!

Dom came to Paddington’s to escape a betrayal and has no intention of falling in love — but when Victoria reveals she’s pregnant he finds himself re-evaluating his lone wolf status. Now he’s fighting for the woman who fires his blood, and their surprise baby!

The Cowboy’s Promise - Teresa Southwick

Flirty rancher Morgan Dalton is all about keeping things casual...until Erica Abernathy moves back to Bronco. She’s sweet, sexy — and about to have a baby all on her own. Morgan steps up to be a shoulder she can lean on, telling them both it won’t lead to more. But when he steps in to be Erica’s labour coach, the charismatic cowboy finds it hard to be a man of his word...

Her Not-So-Little Secret - Brenda Harlen

A temporary job in Haven, Nevada’s DA office is what surrogate mum Sierra Hart thinks she needs. She’ll pass her pregnancy in peace, then return home with her brother and his wife’s baby and be the best aunt. But Sierra doesn’t plan on Deacon Parrish. Opposing counsel on her first big trial. Smooth talker. Shameless flirt. Sierra knows a bad boy when she sees one. Only problem is, she doesn’t know how to resist him.

Rachel’s Bundle Of Joy - Christine Rimmer

With her biological clock ticking, Rachel Stockham decides to take motherhood into her own hands and visits a fertility clinic. But at six months pregnant, an impromptu shopping trip and a purse snatching send her on a date with sweet, sexy Bryce Armstrong. Suddenly, she’s wondering if there may just be a man in her — and her daughter’s — future. But Bryce has secrets, secrets that he fears might change Rachel’s feelings about him. When those secrets come out, will Rachel be able to see who Bryce truly is? Or will there chance encounter turn into a lesson in missed connections?

He’s a firefighter, a cowboy...and a whole lot of trouble!

Dispatcher Sienna Herrera can handle almost any emergency — until her best friend announces she’s getting married in just three weeks! Now Sienna’s trying to plan the best wedding their small Colorado town has ever seen with the one person least equipped for the task: the charming best man, firefighter Troy Tyler. He has zero interest in Sienna’s super-organized, colour-coded task list and she has even less in his no-worries attitude. But time is running out, and Troy is on call for the Wildland Fire Team. Will their mismatched differences save the wedding or ruin it completely...along with the spark Sienna and Troy can’t ignore?

A enemies to lovers, forced proximity Viking romance!

Swords are drawn...sparks will fly!

For years, shieldmaiden Kara has suffered her stepfather’s cruelties to ensure her secret daughter’s safety. So being seized at swordpoint by Aksel, her stepfather’s ruthless enemy, feels like switching one captivity for another. Until glimpses of the man beneath the armour have her wondering if her captor could be her saviour...

Raised in Constantinople, Aksel has returned to his Viking roots to avenge the destruction of his grandfather’s jarldom. Taking Kara was just part of his revenge. But when he realises they have a common enemy, can his betrayal-scarred heart learn to trust — and love —again?

A marriage of convenience, grumpy/sunshine Regency romance!

Married in scandal...bound by love?

Louisa Burcombe dreams of marrying for love. Until an unruly pheasant leaves her with a ripped dress in the presence of gruff Gabriel, Baron Farnham. Upon being discovered and threatened with social disgrace, Louisa must accept his reluctant proposal. If only her new husband was not so intent on brooding for eternity!

After his late wife’s betrayal and the slanderous rumours meant to destroy him, Gabriel keeps the world at arm’s length. His new wife’s warmth soon gets under his skin, but his past still casts a haunting shadow...can Gabriel step into the light and show Louisa the man behind the scandal?

A Secret Between Friends - Christine Rimmer

Their love was put to the test. And it’s positive!

Riley Thompson was happy being Josh Bravo’s secret lover. But now she’s pregnant! And that’s how Josh’s ex pressured him into marriage. Plus, after tragically losing the love of her life, Riley isn’t looking for love or wedding bells. Still, she’ll happily co-parent with her best friend. Now all she has to do is find a way to tell him.

The best thing that came out of Josh Bravo’s marriage is his son — and his divorce. Riley has been there as a listener and a lover. But when she reveals they’re expecting, Josh bristles. It’s not the baby that rattles him — it’s the realisation he has feelings for his best friend. Now all he has to do is find a way to tell her.

The Veteran Dad - Carrie Nicols

A second chance to be a father and a second chance for love.

During twenty years of military service, Colt Armstrong learned to overcome every challenge...except one. He never built the relationship he wanted with his estranged daughter. But when a steamy one-night stand leads to a surprising result, he’s got a second chance at fatherhood. This time, he’s going to do it right. This time, he’ll be the dad he always wanted to be. But first, he needs to convince the mom-to-be to give him a chance. Andie Billings’s battered heart isn’t easily won, but if there’s one thing Colt knows how to do, it’s fight for home, family — and love.

A Rocky Mountain Reunion - Debra Moser

They’re worlds apart...can love bridge the gap?

Paleontologist Meg Farrell’s real life is twelve hundred miles away from her hometown in the Colorado Rockies. But every time she returns to Bent Fork, she’s reminded how much of an outsider she still feels — her whole family treats as if she’s too fragile for ranch work. But neighbouring rancher Joe Hawk sees not only how capable she is but how smart and kind she is, as well. When they rescue an injured dog together, she’s reminded of why she fell for him all those years ago...and the danger of repeating old mistakes. But Hawk might be the one piece of history Meg can’t leave in the past.

Reunion With The Doc - Mona Shroff

It’s just a vacation fling...but can it lead to something more?

Jobless and stranded in Hawaii, Nimita Chaudary is in no hurry to return home to her South Asian family with her tail between her legs. Fate hands her a chance to stay in paradise a little longer, but it comes with a catch — she has to play tour guide to Roshan Dave, the star of her worst high school memory. She’s braced for the worst, but the handsome doctor is no longer the jerk she remembers. In fact, they discover a sizzling connection neither can resist. After all, what happens in Hawaii, stays in Hawaii, right? Or could it be that fate might have one more reunion in store for them?

Jessica Kellerman takes a job as an assistant in the Dryden law firm, working for her childhood neighbours, brothers Evan and Damian. But the ghost of Jessica’s teenage crush on Evan haunts her in the professional setting. Not risking any distractions, Jessica makes her job her highest priority, but the long hours and close proximity in the office bring back familiar feelings — except this time she falls for Damian. But as Damian is convinced she loves Evan, Jessica must decide if she wants to keep her feelings to herself or risk their professional relationship by confessing her love — and possibly gaining the future she always dreamed of having.

He trusts his K-9 partner to protect her.

One bad date leads vet tech Ashley Cooper to a dog fight. When gunshots ring out, she escapes the chaos with the help of a stranger named Enzo. Despite his heroic behaviour, Ashley assumes that Enzo is just another bad boy in a long string of bad boys. Discovering that he’s actually an undercover cop doesn’t exactly change her opinion. To earn her trust, Enzo asks her to care for his rescued Labrabull, Blitz. But Enzo’s faithful companion may not be enough to keep Ashley safe when she insists on helping to bring down the dangerous dog-fighting ring...

Shielding The Tiny Target - Deena Alexander

A little girl in peril...and a killer in pursuit.

Accepting help from Jack Moretta is widow Ava Colburn’s last chance after her late husband’s killers track her down and target her little girl. But after years on the run, it’s hard to trust anyone else with their lives — and even harder to trust Jack with her secrets. Could he be just what this little family needs to put the deadly past behind them?

Targeted In The Swamp - Kerry Johnson

Hunted by killers and time is running out fast...

Laurel Bell’s first day as a wildlife photography ranger takes a treacherous turn when she is nearly drowned by a masked assassin. Her witness protection cover has been blown, and she knows it’s only a matter of time before her attacker returns to finish the job. Her only chance at survival is police sergeant Heath Calhoun, who will do anything to deliver Laurel to her marshal handler. But when Heath’s young daughter is taken hostage, the stakes are raised, and now they must race to outsmart the powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to exact their revenge...

A Secret Amish Arrangement - Amy Grochowski

Will the bishop’s spirited daughter be his perfect match?

Stumbling upon Reuben Bender’s hidden library in the woods, Nan Burkholder strikes a deal with the reclusive Amish farmer. She’ll keep his sanctuary secret if he’ll accompany her to an upcoming wedding to discourage an unwanted suitor. But when a natural disaster hits, their one-time arrangement turns into a partnership to save the community. Soon Nan discovers the courageous heart behind Reuben’s aloof demeanor, and feelings she never expected begin to bloom. But as Reuben withdraws to his isolated world, Nan will have to convince Reuben to forgive his past for a chance at a life together after the storm.

Trusting The Veterinarian - Jolene Navarro

Will a talented K-9 bring them together for good?

On leave from her job as a diplomat, Martina Bravo finds herself back in Texas. But only temporarily. When she rescues a dog on the side of the road, she never expects to see old friend Isaac DeLeon. Isaac is now the town veterinarian, and the perfect person to help Martina train Ruby as a service dog. He sees their reunion as a chance to earn her forgiveness for a high school prank that destroyed their friendship years ago. But as their bond rekindles and deepens into more, can this four-legged surprise show them love is always worth holding onto?

A Child To Bind Them - Donna Gartshore

Can one little girl...heal wounds from the past?

Landing a contractor job at New Hope Ranch finally allows Mitch Cooper to give his developmentally challenged daughter, Gemma, a stable home — if he can find reliable childcare. But when therapy horse trainer Aubrey Simpson eagerly offers to look after the three-year-old, Mitch finds himself hesitant to agree. Realising Gemma is the baby she gave up for adoption, Aubrey will do anything to help the little girl — even spend time with her cautious father. But as unexpected feelings grow, will Aubrey reveal the truth...and risk her newfound family?

Pursued On The Run - Terri Reed

He’ll do anything to clear his name...and protect his son.

Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, former sheriff’s investigator Sean Donovan is finally released from prison, only to be ambushed by unknown assailants — and left with a chilling warning. With his attackers now targeting his former fiancée, Assistant District Attorney Tracy Lynwood, he must take her under his protection...along with the son he didn’t know about. Fleeing to a remote location in Lake Tahoe, Sean and Tracy must navigate a web of corruption to expose the truth. But with fatal threats and untrustworthy allies everywhere, can they prove Sean’s innocence...and stay alive?

Deadly Sabotage - Elizabeth Goddard

A fatal explosion...hides a lethal conspiracy.

After barely escaping a lab explosion that kills her boss, microbiologist Kinsley Langell discovers that the blast was no accident — someone intentionally set off a bomb. With a target on her back and the police compromised, Kinsley must rely on her ex, protection specialist Brett Honor, to help investigate the crime. But someone won’t stop until she’s silenced — this time permanently. Can Kinsley and Brett uncover the culprit before hired killers finish the job?

Courting The Amish Widow - Emma Miller

Can she forgive past mistakes and embrace a future together?

Looking for a fresh start for herself and her two children, Amish widow Lissie Shetler returns to her community and finds the last person she expects: her former beau, Menno Bontrager. After years living in the Englisch world, Menno is back with his young daughter to earn the trust of the woman he left behind and prove he’s here to stay. Falling for Menno’s easy charm and promises left Lissie devastated before, but seeing his kindness towards her children, it’s not long before they’re slipping into an easy friendship. Can she forgive the man she never stopped loving...to build the family they both need?

The Rancher’s Unlikely Match - Jill Kemerer

Could her fresh start...be the answer to his prayers?

Widowed rancher Ben Wright doesn’t need more complications, especially not runaway goats from the pretty new farmer next door, Jessica Howard. With three kids, a farm and a baseball team to coach, he’s earned his gruff reputation. Jessica left a draining social work career in Houston, hoping for a fresh start and to save her inherited farm from debt — the last thing she needs is a grumpy neighbour. But despite their rocky start, Jessica begins to see past his tough exterior as she spends time with his kids. When old hurts arise, Ben and Jessica must decide...is a future together worth fighting for?

The Surprise Cowboy Dad - Deb Kastner

They weren’t looking for love...but a baby might bring them together.

When cowboy Henry Parker suddenly finds himself guardian to his sister’s infant son, he needs help fast. So he turns to his best friend — and ranch owner — Charli Stafford. Charli’s fighting with her mother and sisters against the sale of the Stafford Ranch. And the practical rancher will do anything to save her childhood home — even marry her handsome ranch hand. It seems like the best solution for both of them, but what starts as a marriage of convenience soon becomes more. Could this business arrangment turn them into a forever family?

Can one little girl...heal wounds from the past?

Landing a contractor job at New Hope Ranch finally allows Mitch Cooper to give his developmentally challenged daughter, Gemma, a stable home — if he can find reliable childcare. But when therapy horse trainer Aubrey Simpson eagerly offers to look after the three-year-old, Mitch finds himself hesitant to agree. Realising Gemma is the baby she gave up for adoption, Aubrey will do anything to help the little girl — even spend time with her cautious father. But as unexpected feelings grow, will Aubrey reveal the truth...and risk her newfound family?

They weren’t looking for love...but a baby might bring them together.

When cowboy Henry Parker suddenly finds himself guardian to his sister’s infant son, he needs help fast. So he turns to his best friend — and ranch owner — Charli Stafford. Charli’s fighting with her mother and sisters against the sale of the Stafford Ranch. And the practical rancher will do anything to save her childhood home — even marry her handsome ranch hand. It seems like the best solution for both of them, but what starts as a marriage of convenience soon becomes more. Could this business arrangment turn them into a forever family?

The latest story by author Kristine Lynn, an accidental pregnancy, one night, enemies to lovers romance!

Co-parenting with the enemy!

After fleeing her controlling ex, Dr Jacqueline won’t be tied down. But the thrill of being chased by a stranger in a Texas bar is intoxicating...and the tryst that follows? Irresistible! Only to discover her mystery lover is Dr Rhett — the trauma doc she’s competing against for her dream job at Austin Memorial! Just because she was thoroughly seduced by Rhett, doesn’t mean he’ll distract Jack from her career goals! Yet, there’s another bump in the road — she’s carrying Rhett’s baby!

The latest story by author Tina Beckett, an accidental pregnancy, one night, second chance romance!

One-night reunion...second chance consequence!

ER Doc Mack must be hallucinating seeing ex-wife Lainey again. The last time was right before she snuck out of Mack’s bed after a reckless conference hook-up. Now she’s in his ER, and pregnant with his baby! Though the flame between them hasn’t dimmed, neither has the pain of Lainey leaving him behind to pursue her medical career ambitions. Mack has nine months to decide — will they just be co-parents and colleagues...or is forever on the table again?