Showing results by author "Sylvia McDaniel" in All Categories

Childhood enemies married in Vegas? Caitlyn Beckett's meticulously crafted five-year plan is on the verge of collapse. The clock is ticking, and the dream of marrying a handsome billionaire, having two point five children, and living in a fairy-tale mansion is slipping away. Desperation sets in as she realizes she's behind schedule in finding a wealthy husband. Enter Nathan Greene, a blast from the past and her longtime nemesis since junior high. Their rivalry dates back to their fierce competition for Student Council President, marked by his campaign slogan, "Brains to Get it Done." ...

A Burning Need for Revenge Addie King will stop at nothing to get her revenge. Not even a Texas Ranger can slow her down. But she’s more than happy to wreck havoc in the lawman’s life, if he gets in her way. Until the night she realizes she may have met her match. Texas Ranger, Wesley Selig knows that a savage gang is being run from Central Texas and is determined to find who they’re working for. Only problem a devious redhead who is under the false belief she’s a bounty hunter. Determined that only she will bring in the ruthless outlaws, they play a dangerous game of cat and mouse,...

Two worlds collide, when a conservative cowboy saves a zany journalist. In the heart of Cupid, Texas, where the clash between tradition and quirkiness is as fiery as love itself, an unlikely duo is about to rewrite the rules of romance. Meet Jim Lawrence, a rugged cowboy with a staunch disbelief in superstitions and a penchant for a black-and-white world. Forced into a bizarre bet that involves dancing around the Cupid Statue at midnight, he never imagined it would lead to saving a spirited journalist, Shadow Wilson. Shadow, on a mission to unravel the secrets of the fabled Cupid Statue, ...

A Kiss Sends Her Fleeing…Runaway Bride Belle Bishop and her sisters, wealthy southern belles, are set to marry old men suitors selected for them by their guardian uncle. When the elder man kisses Belle, she knows it’s time to flee. Together, the three women sneak out of Savannah as penniless mail-order brides desperate for a new chance at love and happiness in Mistletoe Falls, Montana. Martin Keegan owns the local saloon and dreams of owning a ranch. His father orders him a mail-order bride, hoping she will accept Martin as he is – a poor struggling working man. Will his new wife help...

The Bodyguard, The Actress, and the Matchmaking Ghost Texas billionaire Tucker Burnett keeps his international acclaimed security business and personal life separate even when he’s protecting the world’s most beautiful women. When his client is almost killed, he takes her to the only place where he knows she’ll be safe – his family’s ranch – and hopes his ancestral ghost behaves herself. Kendra Woods is the biggest star in Hollywood, but she’s got a secret. Someone wants her dead. When her handsome bodyguard whisks her away to the boonies, she’s more than a little miffed. ...

High School Lovers Reunite for a Wedding Ten years ago, Skye Brand ran from Cupid, Texas to avoid marriage to Zane Calhoun. Now she's returning for the Valentine wedding of her friends Michelle and Ryan where she'll see Zane for the first time. Has he forgiven her for running from an elopement that would have resulted in a disastrous marriage? And has she gotten over the handsome cowboy? In this sexy, short contemporary romance can this couple overcome the past? Racy Reunions Series Paying For the Past Her Christmas Lie Cupid’s Revenge

Nothing says bad judgement like trying to prove a superstition true… In the heart of Cupid, Texas, where love and whimsy entwine, Taylor Braxton and her daring friends embark on a playful quest to test the age-old Cupid superstition on Valentine’s Day. Fueled by laughter and a few bottles of wine, Taylor sheds inhibitions and embraces the daring notion that love might just be an arrow away. Sheriff Ryan Jones, accustomed to quirky calls in the peculiar town of Cupid, never anticipates a midnight encounter with the enchanting Taylor Braxton—stripped of inhibitions and challenging fate ...

The trouble with identical twins… "That's not exactly what I had in mind," he said, loosening his grip but still holding onto her. "I want a kiss that will make me wish we were eighteen and parked out at Lookout Point again.” He leaned in and whispered in her ear. "You remember the kind we shared in high school…" He's back. The one guy she never wanted to see again. Her high school indiscretion, Brent Moulton, has returned to Tyler, Texas. Only Jennifer Riley knows the truth about that night so long ago when she switched places with her twin sister, Julie. …they look alike. Fifteen ...

Bad Boy One—Relationship Coach Zero Documentary filmmaker Reed Hunter has one job: expose relationship coach Lacey Morgan as a fraud. With his recently dumped boss breathing down his neck, Reed attends Lacey’s expensive seminars in search of the real dirt on this self-proclaimed love expert. But as he digs deeper, Reed discovers two truths he’s not ready to accept: Lacey isn’t the swindler he thought, and he’s falling head over heels for her. Lacey Morgan has made a lucrative career as a relationship coach teaching other people how to find that perfect someone, but she’s ...

They Always Get Their Man! In 1880 Zenith Texas, the McKenzie sisters, Meg, Annabelle and Ruby find themselves penniless after the death of their father. When the bank threatens foreclosure, the women realize they need a way to support themselves. They have three options; marriage, women’s work or… following in their papa’s footstep. “Desperate" is a sweet historical western romance novel of 34,000 words. The kick off book of the Lipstick and Lead series. This book is Free with Kindle Unlimited! Lipstick and Lead Series Desperate Deadly Dangerous Daring Determined Deceived Defiant ...

Can a Matchmaking Ghost Heal Two Broken Hearts? Tanner Burnett served his country well in the Iraq War. Now he’s returned home with a badass case of posttraumatic challenges. The least little noise has him taking cover. So when a ghost starts talking to him, he thinks she’s just another PTSD hallucination. After graduating culinary school in Boulder, Colorado, Emily Young became the newest rising star in the world of the culinary arts. Yet, two years after her husband’s death, his memory still haunts her. Needing a fresh start, she takes a job at the Burnett Ranch in Texas. Only ...

Valerie Burrows is running from a wedding, her attorney fiancé, and the law. Pampered Valerie takes a bus to nowhere, where she learns her cash and credit cards have been stolen. Left with only her designer clothes and luggage she takes on a new identity and must learn to be self-reliant. She swears off men, especially attorneys, only to find the one man who refuses a one night stand and wants a relationship.

Wade Ketchum is searching for his only surviving sibling when he finds a ready-made family. Rachel Cooke is stranded on the Oregon trail with three orphans and a rebellious sister, until gambler Wade Ketchum rescues them. The hardened cowboy is searching to find his long lost brother, is out of cash and has no time for a praying spinster. When Rachel runs out of options, she makes a deal. Wade must pretend to be her husband and help her reach Oregon. But somewhere along the trail, pretending becomes real. Can she help Wade realize that he still has a heart capable of love? What Reviewers ...

An Unforgettable Blizzard of Love -- Second Chances With a Billionaire In the heart of a raging snowstorm, fate reunites Emma Miller and billionaire Theodore White, two old high school friends, in a twist of destiny neither saw coming. Emma, with no room left in the city and Theodore on his way to Whitefish, Montana, is forced to land at the Missoula airport. Back in school, Emma was Theodore's steadfast protector, standing up to bullies on his behalf. Now, stranded on his private jet for four days, the forced proximity of their unexpected reunion sparks a passionate connection that defies ...

In the Honeymoon Suite of Life, Love has Other Plans Dr. Noel Baker and Dr. Hannah Young share a deep, unshakable friendship bound by their love for medicine. But the unspoken attraction between them remains a line they're hesitant to cross. Noel carries the scars of his adoptive parents' professional rivalry that destroyed their personal lives. He's determined not to repeat their mistakes, especially with Hannah, who's become an essential part of his world. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Noel goes to visit his father for Christmas and proposes that Hannah pretends to be his ...

The Single Father and the Teacher Jesse McIntire is determined to protect his young daughter from the fate of his late wife. His father sends for a woman to take over his daughter’s academic training as well as her feminine etiquette. Jesse refuses to bow down to his father’s wishes. Until he sees the beautiful and elegant teacher exit the train… She just might be what his daughter needs–and what he desires. Dreaming of independence and self-worth that don’t require her to be shackled to any man, Pearl Weare denies her attraction to the rugged cowboy. But once she starts falling ...

Love, Laughter and a Brush With the Law Embark on a whimsical journey with Meghan Scott, a school librarian with a penchant for breaking the rules. In a moment of daring, spurred on by her mischievous girlfriends, Meghan finds herself dancing au naturel around Cupid's fountain. Little does she know that this impulsive act will set off a chain of events, including a run-in with her past. Enter Max Vandenburg, a former professional football player, and Meghan's once-upon-a-time sweetheart. Shocked to witness Meghan's escapade, Max sees an opportunity to mend the heartbreak from seven years ...

Mistletoe and a Secret Baby Rekindling Love in the Season of Miracles. Nine months ago, amidst the sun-kissed waves of a cruise, Amelia Miller and Ryan Allen shared a magical encounter that neither could forget. The spark between them was instant, the connection undeniable, and a passionate romance bloomed. But life had different plans for them, and as the ship docked, they were separated. Now, on the cusp of the holiday season, fate throws them an unexpected curveball. Ryan receives an urgent call to rush to a hotel where a pregnant woman is in labor. To his astonishment, he arrives to ...

Bad Girls Have More Fun Unjustifiably branded scandalous by the newspaper society columnist, Sadie King tries to embrace her new identity to show society she is above such piddly gossip. She will wear her "bad girl" badge with pride, chin held high. At least until young businessman Levi Griffin decides to see just how salacious she really is. Since rescuing a naked Sadie from a vicious prank, Levi Griffin hasn't been the same. The woman is tempting and he can’t seem to walk away from her innocent smile and bewitching eyes. His mother, the local gossip writer, continuously berates the ...

Scandal, Bigomy and Murder Recently married Layla Cuvier is awakened to the shocking news that her husband is murdered and she is not his only widow. It’s true, she hated Jean Cuvier who forced Layla’s father to sell his shipping company and sanctioned their marriage. There may be three Cuvier widows, but Layla is the suspected killer. Forced to turn to the man she blames for the sale of her father's shipping company, she must trust Drew Soulier, the best attorney in New Orleans. Layla knows Drew doubts her innocence and is only using her trial to further his political ambitions, yet ...