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They’ve secretly loved each other for years. He’s bound by doubts. She’s held back by fear. Can they take the leap to claim the love they’ve always dreamed of? Former pro bull rider Adan Franco never imagined his life would take this turn—named guardian to his late friend’s twelve-year-old son and tasked with closing out his friend’s estate, Adan is thrown into a whirlwind of grief, responsibility, and change. To settle matters in New Mexico, he embarks on a road trip that’s as emotional as it is practical. His companion? Solana Vargas, his best friend’s cousin and the ...

Sometimes the richest veins of love lie buried beneath a shattered past. Prescott, Arizona Territory — April 1869 Millie Pritchett arrives in town with little more than a weathered valise and secrets too dangerous to unpack. Cast out by her father’s new wife, the thirty-seven-year-old spinster is determined to stay invisible. But working for Prescott’s most eligible bachelor upends everything, especially when her guarded heart begins to crack. Paul Lancaster built his family’s business with quiet sacrifice. At thirty-eight, the respected entrepreneur is still reeling from his ...

Mama knew a secret about me... My name is Sam Colter, and I am the misfit of my family. Papa wants me to take over the family ranch. I don’t think I’m the right son. Will I disappoint him or figure out how to run it successfully? Then my life turned upside down when a journalist showed up. It was my job to protect the ranch and I failed. Worse yet, I find myself falling for the woman who betrayed me. Is she the one? Can I forgive her? Only the good Lord, and maybe Mama, knows for certain. 1887 is gonna leave a mark. The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in ...

I should have died that night… It should have been me instead of him. My name is Preston Colter. After spending years destroying my life and every relationship, I’m finally done with drinking and drifting. I’m not sure I can overcome the demons of my past, even with God on my side. No one will hire me because of my past. A single mother is the only one willing to take a chance on my sorry hide—despite our history. It has me wondering if her son… Naw. Couldn’t be mine, right? The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in the Arizona Territory. Family secrets,...

Love is in the air at the Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort near Wickenburg, Arizona. The Vargas family lives and breathes their family motto: We do not deviate from the Lord’s plan. Five brawny brothers keep the ranch and resort running while life lassos their hearts in this epic contemporary cowboy romance series. Falling for a Real Cowboy (Book 1) She’s trying to resurrect her career. He’s sworn off women. Will this city-meets-country duo find love where they least expect it? Honeymoon with a Real Cowboy (bonus novella) Happily ever after wasn’t as easy as they thought. As they head to...

One dream bled out in the desert. God breathed life into a new one. Arizona Territory — July 1863 Hannah Anderson clutches her husband's hand as their wagon creaks toward the wild promise of the frontier. Every mile west strips away comfort and certainty. Threats chisel away at one dream after another, threatening the foundation of her faith. Will Colter loses everything—the life he spent decades building. Now stretched thin, he drives cattle through punishing terrain toward a new home, each mile mounting with loss. The dream of starting over feels more like survival than second chances...

The early-1870s bring tragedy, hope, and a chance to start over. Their faith is tested as they adapt to their new home in Prescott, Arizona Territory. Will they grow stronger or stretch to the breaking point? Will they come to see God's provision through their trials? Beauty for Ashes After Perry Quinn loses everything, he must start over, relying on the charity of his friends and the beautiful single mother Rebecca Elliot. He finds her companionship helps heal his broken heart. Will they trust God to bring beauty from the ashes of their lives? Joy for Mourning Grace Talbert loves helping ...

She’s a sports legend at a crossroads. He’s a cowboy with no filter. Can two opposites learn to trust, grow, and fight for love? When Derin Vargas trades his boots for the title of sports complex manager, he’s faced with new challenges—and a pro-tennis player who isn’t afraid to push back. Bossy and unrelenting, Derin’s honesty might just be the wake-up call Madison Moore needs as she fights to salvage her career. Madison Moore, a world-famous athlete grappling with the reality of an uncertain future, finds herself at Vargas Guest Ranch. The last thing she expects is a blunt ...

Sometimes salvation rides in on a stolen horse and a prayer. Prescott, Arizona Territory — July 1864 Julia Colter refuses to surrender to her brother’s cruel schemes. When he forces her toward a soul-crushing marriage, she makes a desperate escape—unarmed, pursued, and out of options. Her only hope lies with someone she trusts: her best friend’s brother, Adam Larson. Adam was preparing to strike out on his own as a horse trainer in the Arizona Territory. But when Julia shows up broken and hunted, he makes a split-second decision—abandoning his plans and leaving under the cloak of ...

She needed safety. He needed purpose. Hope was the last thing either dared to believe in. Arizona Territory — October 1866 Mary Colter’s life shatters the day her husband vanishes, leaving her alone with two children and nowhere to turn. With fierce resolve and faith as her compass, she boards a stagecoach bound for Arizona and the uncertain charity of her brother-in-law’s ranch. Mary won’t let her children see her fear even as the brutal journey tests every ounce of strength she has left. Warren Cahill never expected to find a widow with a quiet fire at Colter Ranch. As the new ...

She’s pregnant with a child that isn’t hers. He can’t stop himself from falling for her. But will the truth pull them apart—or bring them closer? Renata Vargas never expected surrogacy to unravel her heart. But as the baby grows, so does the unbearable ache of knowing she’ll have to say goodbye. The last thing she needs is more complications—especially in the form of a rugged, charming rancher who’s slowly dismantling her defenses. Gabe Braxton came to Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort with one mission: learn the ropes of resort hospitality and help save his family’s struggling ...

She defied the desert. He outlived his past. Now, love stands its ground. Arizona Territory — April 1865 Caroline Larson longs for adventure. While most women seek safety, she craves the unknown. But when her reckless spirit leaves her stranded in the desert’s unforgiving grip, survival strips away everything but grit—and grace. Thomas Anderson is a man haunted by shame. A reformed outlaw and Civil War veteran, he’s done running from his past. Her unrelenting spirit stirs the kind of hope Thomas stopped believing he deserved. But redemption isn’t easy—and love isn’t safe. As ...

Would God ever answer my prayer? As Christmas 1886 neared, I was losing hope of finding my soulmate. My twentieth birthday came and went, leaving me dangerously close to spinsterhood. I fixated on a few rare qualities, but God parted the Red Sea. I’m sure He could arrange the perfect match for me. That’s when I met him. His woodworking shop was bursting at the seams with last-minute Christmas orders. Overwhelmed, I wondered if he would even notice me. Will my chance of finding true love become lost in the rush of the Christmas season? Formerly released under the title “Caty’s ...

They have everything I want… …something my money can’t buy. My name is James Colter. Everything I touch turns into gold. I’m a successful entrepreneur with everything I could ever want… Except the one thing my brothers have that I don’t: true love. When I finally meet a woman who captures my interest, she’s a decade younger than me. She’s ambitious and wants an unconventional career. Should I follow my heart and propose? Will she choose her career or her parents’ approval instead of me? The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona ...

I won’t be bridled by anyone… or so I thought. All I ever wanted was to focus on my career as a surveyor. Build up my business. Explore the wilderness. Then I met her, and she lied to me, putting me in a difficult position. I ought to let her deal with the mess she made. But Mama raised me to make honorable choices. If I do, are we gonna be stuck with each other until death do us part? Will that come sooner than I think? Only thing I know for certain, 1890 will change my life in ways no one could have foreseen. The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott,...

The man of my dreams is still in love with my sister, his ex-fiancée. By 1894, he’d had enough time to forget about my older sister and start noticing me. He reminds me so much of Papa. A man with a strong faith in God. A horse trainer. All my efforts, like baking extra treats just for him, have yielded no results. A surprise encounter one evening gives him the opportunity to save my life. I sensed something change between us. Is it foolish to hope he might someday love me? Previously released under the title “Dory’s Desire.” Includes an excerpt from A Heart Renewed by Karen Baney

Unbelievable! After all this time… Last fall, my closest friend moved to work at his father’s ranch. Despite eight months of silence from him, I finally gave in and agreed to marry the man my father thought was the ideal son-in-law and business partner. My best friend reappeared, disrupting my upcoming wedding to a different man and turning my life upside down. I can’t ignore the depth of my feelings for him, regardless of how mad I am. His confession came as a shock, and I wasn’t ready to forgive him, especially after we were stranded miles from the ranch overnight. Should I marry ...

My third attempt at marriage left me a widow… and a single mother. My name is Violet (Colter) Gamble, and I told God I’m giving up on love. I don’t need a husband. Or so I thought. The man who bullied me in school shows up and struggles to raise his daughter alone, giving us common ground. Then an unexpected shock sends me spiraling. He is ready to help me. I want to lean on him, only I don’t think I can without losing my heart. Will I stick to my resolve or cave in to give love a fourth try? The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona ...

My best friend’s parents were murdered… Now he needs my help. My name is Deacon Colter. My best friend’s parents were murdered. To help him, I must overcome the worst of my obsessive-compulsive nature. While on the trail of the rustlers and murderers, I meet a woman who pique’s my interest. There’s only one impossible problem: it’s her father we’re hunting down. Is she involved? Can I trust her? Even leaning on the Lord, I don’t have the answers. I never expected 1893 to tear my world apart. The 1880s and 1890s bring dramatic changes to the Colter family in Prescott, Arizona...

She’s a walking bundle of Christmas cheer. He’s a cowboy nursing a heart weighed down by grief. Can her boundless holiday spirit thaw his frosty demeanor before the season is over? Reeling from the fallout of a life-altering family secret, Drake Vargas is in no mood for the Christmas season. His signature scowl and icy attitude make him the ultimate Grinch of Vargas Ranch, and the last thing he wants is to deal with his annoyingly cheerful new barista. Candi Kaine lives and breathes Christmas magic. Armed with a relentless optimism and a mission to spread joy, she’s ready to take on ...