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Stephanie Collingsworth has made the decision to pack up her apartment in Denver and move back to her family ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, one of the many life-changing decisions that has happened to her. Over the next few weeks, she not only agrees to be the housekeeper and decorator of the ranch’s new buildings, but she also experiences health problems that could change her entire life. As she struggles to adapt to all the changes in her life, she starts to get to know Bridger, the man who her brother hires to be over all the construction on the ranch.

Introducing the first of a six-part western romance series about six siblings who work together to turn their family cattle ranch into a dude ranch that is located deep in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. They each choose a job that they are interested in, and along the way, they each find love and romance. Sierra has been a widow for two years. She has been busy raising her twin daughters on the family ranch when her father is killed. As their family attorney reads her father’s will, she learns that each member will receive a large inheritance, but there is a catch.

(Please Note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 1. It has the same content but a different cover and a new title.) Kiara finds solace in her simple, content life as the owner of an apothecary shop near Boston. She spends her days helping customers with herbal remedies and cherishing moments with her mother, nephew, and her best friend, Fiona. But everything changes when she receives a mysterious package from a lawyer in Ireland, containing a worn leather book, a strange necklace, and two envelopes. Opening the envelopes, Kiara learns she is the heir of her unknown Great Aunt ...

Left as a widow and single mother after the Civil War claimed her husband, Hazel Walker has decided it is time for a change. She will leave her home in Philadelphia to join her sister in Oregon and offer her young daughter a fresh start. The problem, however, lies in her limited means to journey to the wild American West, and she has but one option: to marry a man who can take her there. When a newspaper advertisement introduces her to widower and father-of-two Elijah Crawford, Hazel prepares to leave behind all she has ever known and set about traversing the country with the help of the ...

At 20, Savannah knew it was time to leave the orphanage and allow another girl to take her place. She decides to become a mail-order bride and starts to write Austin, a man who lives in Iowa. Austin owns a farm he inherited. He loves working the land, but he is lonely and wants a wife with whom to share his life. After following advice from his best friend, he brings Savannah to Iowa to marry. But soon, the unthinkable happens, and he loses his wheat harvest in one day. Austin decides he needs to leave and find a job so they can make it through the winter months.

(Please note: This book used to be called Enchanted Hearts, Book 8. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title.) Kiara O'Rourke finds herself navigating the enchanting yet perilous world of Xoralia Kingdoms. After a delightful morning with Princess Sorcha and Princess Dana, who unveil some of the kingdom's secrets, Kiara's connection with Ardan deepens when they share intimate stories of love, loss, and resilience. As their relationship blossoms, the threat of Corrick looms, seeking to usurp Ardan's power and disrupt the fragile peace of the realm. Despite Ardan's ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and a new title.) Kiara O'Rourke’s life changes completely when she meets Ardan, a mysterious sorcerer from Xoralia Island. He reveals that she has hidden magical powers and a special destiny linked to the enchanted island. Scared and confused by this new information and her growing feelings for Ardan, Kiara wants to return to Ireland. With Sebastian’s help, Kiara is able to return to Rivercrest, but from the moment she steps from the portal, her longing and uncertainty only grow. ...

(Please note: This book has a brand new cover, but the content is the same.) Kiara O'Rourke returns to the island through an ancient portal. Her relief quickly turns to dread as she encounters the sinister Prince Corrick, who offers her power and prestige in exchange for helping him overthrow his cousin, Lord Ardan. Kiara refuses, relying on her magical amulet to fend off Corrick's dark plans and escaping to warn Ardan. Meanwhile, Ardan struggles with the weight of his responsibilities. He also is haunted by thoughts of Kiara and is thrilled when she unexpectedly returns. But he also ...

Disclaimer: Previously published as Enchanted Hearts, Book 8: A Paranormal Women's Romance Novella by Olsen, Melynda ; Matthews, Zoe (This was a sneak peek in Book 8, which has since been removed. No other content was in Book 8 that this now in Book 9. Also please note that this book used to be called, Enchanted Hearts, Book 8. It has the same content but a brand new cover and new title.) In the enchanting world of the Xoralia Kingdom, Kiara O'Rourke steps into the Secret Library, filled with magic and history. She begins to learn how to master her powers under the guidance of Ardan, and ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 3. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and new title). Kiara O'Rourke’s life takes a mystical turn when she finds herself stranded on the enigmatic Xoralia Island, protected by an ancient spell and hidden from modern maps. Accompanied by Finn, the Irish Wolfhound she inherited from her Great Aunt Tilly, Kiara’s simple quest to escape the island morphs into a perilous journey of discovery. Overhearing a sinister plot against the realm’s Prince Ardan, Kiara is propelled into a world of elemental magic, ancient ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Mystic Island, Book 2. It has the same content but a brand new cover and new title.) Discover the magic and mystery of the Xoralia Kingdoms through the intertwined destinies of Kiara and Ardan! In the mystical realm of Xoralia, Ardan, a dedicated sorcerer, senses that there is a change in the air, and he knows that it is time to take the last step before becoming the head sorcerer of Xoralia. He needs to find the woman he is destined to spend the rest of his long life with. Meanwhile, Kiara arrives from Boston to the quaint Irish town of Rivercrest....

(Please note: This book used to be called Enchanted Hearts, Book 10. It has the same content, but it has a brand new cover and new title.) In the enchanting realm of Xoralia, Kiara O'Rourke finds herself entangled in a magical destiny she never anticipated. Torn between her growing love for the powerful sorcerer Ardan and the haunting shadow of his devious cousin Corrick, Kiara faces an impossible choice that could alter the very fabric of their world. Kiara finally agrees to marry Ardan, and after a stunning wedding ceremony, Ardan promises her a honeymoon across the island. But before ...

What if you wanted to adopt a little girl who needed a family, but the only way you could do so was to get married? Holly has been working as a Harvey Girl since she was nineteen. She now works at the El Tovar Hotel near the Grand Canyon and loves her job, while also enjoying the beautiful scenery around her. But she has a hard time getting close and trusting people because of her hard childhood. Then she meets a six-year-old girl, Minnie, who is growing up in the same situation she had as a child. Holly spends quite a bit of time helping Minnie, working closely with Andrew Montgomery who ...

(Please note: This book has a new cover, but the same content and title.) Fiona Magian’s tranquil life takes an unexpected turn when her daughter Aida’s vivid dream hints at danger surrounding their friend Kiara. When Fiona's nephew, Liam, tells Fiona of a myth about a mysterious island that had disappeared centuries ago, they wonder if Xoralia Island and the mysterious island are the same place. Meanwhile, on the enchanting land of Xoralia Island, Ardan is ready to take the final steps to become the next head sorcerer. Kiara and Ardan enjoy a wonderful day with friends, family, and ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Threads of Destiny, Book 13. It has the same content but has a brand new cover and title.) Kiara returns to her apothecary shop in Boston with Ardan, anxious to reconnect with her mother. But upon arriving, she discovers her mother has struggled to keep the shop afloat, leaving Kiara torn between her new life with Ardan and family obligations. Meanwhile, Fiona is thrilled to see that Kiara has returned but then is concerned when her daughter takes an immediate liking to Kiara’s new husband, Ardan. And this is before Fiona discovers that Ardan is ...

(Please note: This book used to be called Threads of Destiny, Book 11. It has the same content but has a new cover and new title.) Kiara’s good friend, Fiona, faces her worst nightmare when her ten-year-old daughter, Aida, reveals a haunting vision of her best friend, Kiara, in peril. Plagued by dreams that could be premonitions, Aida's fears ignite Fiona's growing concern that Kiara could have gotten herself into trouble. Meanwhile, Ardan discovers that Kiara is missing. With her familiar, Finn’s, help, he races to rescue her. Kiara discovers that her bond with Ardan holds the key to ...

Robyn has never been a romantic. Watching her siblings get married due to her grandfather's meddling was baffling; she couldn't understand why her siblings would let their grandfather manipulate them in such a way. But as they say, curiosity killed the cat, and she can't help herself. She writes to the man her grandfather has decided is 'the perfect match' for her- Bryce Dennison. She is surprised to find that Bryce is a deeply caring, respectful individual who is a lot more complicated than she initially thought. Finding herself somehow attracted to this man, she watches him make big ...

Chloe O’Sullivan absolutely loves her life on her family ranch in Montana. She enjoys working full-time on the ranch, and loves the outdoors and the mountains nearby. But she clashes with her grandfather when he tries to get her to “not do men’s work.” He also has decided that since his grandchildren aren’t doing their part in finding a spouse, it’s his job to do so. In Chloe’s opinion, her grandfather is still living in the dark ages. But her brother, Quinn, was able to find love with Grace, a woman their grandfather found for him. She has to wonder, what would it hurt to ...

What if you are perfectly happy being single and raising your young daughter on your own, until your ex-husband shows up and wants to be part of your life again? Sadie is a single mother who is raising her daughter, Brooklyn, on her own, and has no problem doing so. Her husband had abandoned her while she was pregnant, but she has done her best to move on with her life and be the best mother she could be to her young daughter. Then she runs into Hunter, her ex-husband. He wants her to know he’s changed and he wants to get to know his daughter. Sadie doesn’t know what to do. Over the ...

Nathan has never needed anything fancy to make his life feel complete. School was a struggle he never cared to overcome. The only thing that has ever mattered to him is working with cows, horses and staying on his fields for as long as possible every day. His cattle ranch is what he knows and loves, and he has never had a reason to want for anything else. Now, all his siblings are married- and happier than he has ever seen them. He still loves his ranch, but wonders.. what would happen if he contacted the girl his grandfather had chosen for him to marry? He decides to use a voice ...