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Rancher Cade Holden refuses to let his matchmaking grandmother rope him into marriage with the wrong woman. He's got his own plan for finding the perfect wife—and he is determined to see it through until Chloe Galetti shows up at his door. The fiery interior designer is nothing but trouble, and soon Cade finds himself branded a fugitive. Now he must go on the run with Chloe to clear his name, but the real danger for this cowboy outlaw is that she'll steal his heart along the way....

After a nomadic childhood, dependable rancher, Caleb Sutton, loves his quiet, simple life in Kringle, Texas. That is until his footloose ex-fiancée, the only woman he’s ever loved blows back into town. Globe-trotting, freelance photographer, Ava Miller has come home for the holidays to help her parents with their animal rescue, but she’s not about to stay in Kringle, no matter how hot the old embers for salt-of-the-earth Caleb still burn. The town is too staid for her restless ways and nothing exciting ever happens here. Nothing that is, except spending time with Caleb. And when they ...

Jilted at the altar… Jude Bailey can’t sell her unused wedding dress fast enough, but the last person she expects to answer her sales ad is the most handsome man she’s ever seen. Sent by his sister, Tom Brunswick just wants to grab the wedding gown and get out, but then…bam…Jude. Too bad he’s committed to a no-sex bar-bet with his buddies and Tom always plays to win. Then again, it’s been a long time since he’s felt sparks like this. Now that Jude, the buttoned-up good girl, is aching to go bad, will Tom be able to keep his hands to himself? Or will love be the biggest ...

HOW MUCH TROUBLE COULD ONE INFANT BE? It didn't take billionaire cowboy Clay Barton long to find out. Frazzled and frantic, he summoned the lovely pediatrician down the street--who instantly transformed the tiny terror into an adorable, cooing bundle. Who could blame his newborn niece? Clay wouldn't mind being in Dr. Tobie Avery's arms, himself... As one helpful visit became a week of playing pretend family, Clay started to hope he'd finally found a woman who loved him for himself, not just for his money. Yet what would Tobie do once she discovered he wasn't a working-class cowboy, but a ...

It was supposed to be his twin brother, Cole, showcasing his craftsmanship on the popular cable TV show, but a sudden scheduling conflict thrusts Zack Bailey into the spotlight. Zack, typically averse to the glitz and glamour of television, yearns to swiftly conclude this unexpected TV stint and retreat back to his comfortable existence running a construction company. Megan Danbury, the charismatic host of 'Do It Herself,' is just as displeased to have the sullen carpenter on her set as he is to be there. From the moment their paths cross, they squabble like cats and dogs. Convinced their ...

The last thing single dad Dan Rowland needs during the holidays is to get roped into extracurricular projects, but he will do anything for his young son, Toby. So when fourth grade teacher, Joy Bakersfield, approaches him about pitching in to raise money for the school, he finds it hard to say no. Joy recognizes that Dan and Toby are struggling to embrace the holiday spirit and as a dyed-in-the-wool optimist, she makes it her mission to help these newcomers to Kringle, Texas, find their Christmas joy. But is Joy's hopeful cheeriness enough to convince Dan to open his heart to Christmas…...

Desperate to win back his ex, billionaire playboy Jeb Whitcomb spent a year in self-discipline and (mostly) celibacy. He's a new man. But when she decides to marry someone else, Jeb immediately sets sail. He has only four days to stop the wedding and, worse still, he has a stowaway…the only woman who can make a newly good man behave very, very badly! R.N. Haley French is furious. For one night, she lets go of her usual boring routine, and the next she knows she's accidentally off to Florida with Mr. Sexy Superficiality, and desperately trying to forget the steamy encounter they almost shared.

Country vet Hank Holden is used to wrangling cattle, but wrangling a date with the feisty therapist he’s been secretly hired to protect may prove too much for this cowboy. Rachel Grant doesn’t believe she’s in serious danger from a stalker, despite warnings from her friends. The only man making her shiver is Hank, but Rachel is convinced he can’t heal her broken heart.

A Perfect Christmas Joy The last thing single dad Dan Rowland needs during the holidays is to get roped into extracurricular projects, but he will do anything for his young son, Toby. So when fourth-grade teacher, Joy Bakersfield, approaches him about pitching in to raise money for the school, he finds it hard to say no. Joy recognizes that Dan and Toby are struggling to embrace the holiday spirit and as a dyed-in-the-wool optimist, she makes it her mission to help these newcomers to Kringle, Texas, find their Christmas joy. But is Joy's hopeful cheeriness enough to convince Dan to open his...

To: All the Single Women in the Office of Barrington Oil & Gas From: Sophia Shepherd, Cinderella Secretary Re: The Cowboy Handyman is a Billionaire! The cowboy I thought was Mike Barr, office handyman, is none other than the new president and CEO Rex Michael Barrington! How dare he woo me with his kisses--and then not tell me he''s a billionaire in disguise.So what if he gives me a heart stopping smile and I can't sleep without dreaming of marrying my boss? It's going to take more than a come-hither look for me to open my heart to him again. Well, at least I hope it does...

First 3 Volume Collection in the Kringle, Texas series featuring three small-town Christmas romances, A Perfect Christmas Gift, A Perfect Christmas Wish, and A Perfect Christmas Surprise.

Dear Santa, Please Bring Me a Daddy for Christmas...Finding a father for herself (and a husband for her widowed mom) tops Abby's Christmas wish list. And rancher, Zach Delaney, fits the bill. He and her mom have been best friends for ages. But Zach knows there are lines you shouldn’t cross, no matter how long he’s secretly been in love with his best friend. Suzannah is still grieving and he’s not about to make the first move.Since her husband’s death, Suzannah Owens has leaned heavily on Zach and he’s always there for her. The long tall cowboy is so easy to love, but she’s ...

This Christmas, mistletoe isn't the only thing drawing kisses in Kringle, Texas! Mindy's tried every trick in the book to redirect her lonely father’s meddlesome matchmaking, but nothing works...until she claims she's dating a doctor named Eric. (Oops, did she forget to mention Eric's a vet for her adorable Corgi, not an M.D.?) Before you can say "ho, ho, ho," Mindy's conjured up the good Dr. Kincaid for a weekend of fake romance that’s sure to end with her dad going home satisfied his daughter can handle her own love life, thank you very much. But she doesn’t count on the sizzling ...

Oh boy, strap in for a wild ride in the heart of Arizona! Jane Grant, top-notch image consultant, is about to tackle a task as big as the Grand Canyon itself! Her mission, if she chooses to accept it (and she really doesn't have a choice if she wants that juicy promotion), is to polish our rough-around-the-edges cowboy, Luke Black, into a slick, business tycoon. Luke's as stubborn as a prickly Arizona cactus, resisting Jane's attempts to dress him up in shiny loafers and cufflinks instead of his beloved boots and Stetson. But here's where things get hotter than a Phoenix summer - as Jane ...

Jenny Danvers believed she was done with her first love, Scott Finley. Things between them had gotten tangled up in her parents’ tragic death and it was simply too hard for her to be around him. When a heartbroken Scott left town, she prayed it was for good. But now Scott is back in Kringle, Texas and her meddlesome brother, Ryan, has hired him to help out on the family ranch as they get ready for a big holiday celebration. Can these two headstrong people mend fences? Or will the perfect Christmas reunion be forever out of their grasp?

Billionaire Gibb Martin loves risk almost as much as he loves a well-made suit. But when his business partner and longtime friend suddenly bails on a major venture to get married…well, that's one risk Gibb isn't willing to take. Now he just needs to charter a plane to Florida so he can stop the wedding - fast! Normally, bombshell pilot Sophia Cruz would have told Slick City Boy exactly where to go. Unfortunately, she really needs cash - even if it does come from an over-privileged guy with a very fine backside.

It's cold outside, but these guys are roaring hot....

Love's the biggest gamble with the highest payoff. In Las Vegas, you gotta ante up to win big. Charlee Champagne, Vegas’ most fearless PI, has always played by her own rules. But her latest case is about to turn her world upside down. Enter one Mason Gentry: billionaire banker and total control freak. When buttoned-up Mason crashes into Charlee's life, desperate to find his grandfather, who's vanished with Charlee’s free-spirited granny, sparks fly. There’s just one problem: bad guys are after them. From the glitzy strip of Vegas to the sizzling sands of the Arizona desert, Charlee ...

The moment for "I do" has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride - until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn't takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: a down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness. A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have.

Sheriff Ben Kane is stunned to learn his old flame, Lauren McBride, is back in Calamity. He hasn’t seen or heard from her since their break-up seven years ago. But now her life is in danger as the lone witness to a serial arsonist. And he’s sworn to protect her, even if it means fanning the flames between them again. Lauren isn’t the same lovestruck girl who left her broken heart in Calamity all those years ago. She certainly doesn’t need the sheriff telling her what to do. Ben may be the only man she’s ever loved, but she’d rather face down every criminal in town than let him ...