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College botany professor Madison Garrett knows she’ll be the one to win the no-sex bet she’s made with her three friends, absolutely no contest. She’s been celibate for ages and she’s spending the summer in Costa Rica searching for rare orchids. But she hasn’t planned on the sexy science nerd who’s joined her research group. When she notices that beneath his pocket protector lurks seriously rock-hard abs, all bets are off. Cowboy Jake Strickland is on a mission to save his surrogate father’s ranch and qualms aside, if he must pretend to be a flower geek to achieve his goal, ...

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 ...

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde welcomes you to Stardust, Texas . . . where dreams come true and love is always right around the corner Wanted: ghostwriter. Must be female, a baseball fan, and have a great pair of legs. Ex-pitcher Rowdy Blanton never saw a woman he couldn't conquer...

Like a bolt from the blue... All her life, perky scrub nurse, Lacy Calder has heard fanciful family stories about The Thunderbolt. Legend has it, when the thunderbolt hits, you'll know for certain you've found The One. Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in one thing--science. Fables of romantic love have no place in this dedicated surgeon's life. But with a little help from a fainting goat, when lightning strikes and he meets the woman of his dreams, Bennet finds himself wondering if there's space in his heart for a little love magic after all...

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 ...

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?

Straightlaced NCIS agent Joel Hunter always plays by the rules, and he's been given an important assignment--get friendly with the suspected spy next door, gain her trust, and under no circumstances let her know who he really is. There’s only one hitch to winning over mousy cartoonist Marlie Montague—this shut-in’s more timid than Joan Wilder behind that door and won’t give any stranger the time of day, no matter how handsome. Until a pistol-packin’ UPS imposter makes a special delivery: one bullet to make this Marlie's last cartoon caper. Adrenaline blasts Marlie out of her ...

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…...

In Venice a thrilling romantic adventure awaits! Leave reality behind and immerse yourself in a luxurious world of passion and seduction. Join Jorgie Gerald for one scorching summer as she travels to the floating city of Venice, where she encounters the mysterious and alluring Quentin Mason, who was once her older brother’s best friend. Quint is driving her wild with desire, but as their steamy romance heats up, Jorgie soon discovers that Quint is more than just her teenage fantasy come true—he's an undercover air marshal with a forbidden secret. Against the backdrop of breathtaking ...

Eden Montgomery is ready to take control of her love life and experience the passion she’s been missing. With the help of Alec Ramsey, a popular social media pickup artist, she embarks on a steamy journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening. As Alec begins to teach Eden the ins and outs of love and desire, she soon realizes that the man she thought she knew is not who he seems. With every touch, every kiss, she finds herself falling deeper and deeper for him, despite the fact that he’s only meant to be her teacher. But as their lessons continue, the line between student and teacher ...

All Deannie Hollis had to do was woo and wed Brodie Trueblood to honor the promise she'd made her father. Regaining her birthright was all the feisty single gal had ever dreamed about. But never, in all those imaginings, had she considered what she would do if she actually fell in love with the sexy cowboy she had to marry - and couldn't keep! So, as the pianist played the wedding march for the third time and the preacher's eyes turned heavenward, the wedding guests waited for the bride to make her appearance. Would Deannie walk down the aisle or hightail herself to the nearest town…and ...

Are you looking for a steamy romantic read? Mr. Intoxicating is the perfect novel for anyone who loves to get lost in an intense love story. Join billionaire Wyatt DeSalme as his family sends him to idyll Island as a corporate spy, where he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Kiara Romano, the gorgeous owner of Bella Notte Vineyard. As they learn more about each other, their connection grows stronger and can't be denied. Will Wyatt manage to win Kiara's trust and convince her that his feelings are real? Or will past grievances stand in the way of their happily ever after? With its fiercely ...

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 ...

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....

Welcome to Calamity, Texas—a small town big on charm, secrets, and romance. In this heartwarming collection of sweet romantic mysteries, three couples find love while unraveling danger, heartbreak, and second chances in the dusty roads and wide-open skies of Texas. Book One: Noah Rancher Noah Tanner has sworn off love, but when fiery Josie Reid barges into his life, she turns his quiet world upside down. With a daring plan that throws them together, sparks fly, but will their growing feelings survive the trouble hot on Josie’s heels? Book Two: Ben Sheriff Ben Kane thought his heartache ...

Road Trip Rendezvous 4 Book Collection Embark on a high-octane journey with four thrilling, romance-fueled adventures that span conspiracies, high-speed chases, and unexpected partnerships on the open road. The Joan Wilder Effect When a dangerous conspiracy forces together a straight-laced NCIS agent and a timid cartoonist, their unlikely alliance morphs into a wild, no-holds-barred road trip. Trust is forged amidst high stakes, danger, and unexpected passion as they go rogue to outwit deadly adversaries. The Las Vegas Effect A fearless PI teams up with a high-strung billionaire banker on a...

City Slickers Need Not Apply! Dan McClintock swapped out his cushy corporate job in Dallas for a rundown spread in Rascal, Texas—banking everything on making his dream of running a dude ranch come true. Too bad he’s in over his head until one cute, petite cowgirl shows up to apply for a position as a ranch hand. Farrier Raleigh Travers is tired of being turned down for jobs because she’s young, female and decidedly height challenged. She’s got a kid brother to feed and she needs work and she’s not about to take “no” for answer. But what she doesn’t counted on is the sexy ...

"MARRY ME, KATIE" When Detective Truman West rescued the beautiful bridesmaid in distress, he couldn't believe his eyes. Katie Prentiss had blossomed from a timid schoolgirl into a very desirable woman. And that made her the perfect candidate for his latest undercover assignment. Katie insisted she owed him a favor, and Truman needed a no-strings "wife." He just hadn't expected how effortlessly--and wondrously--Katie slipped into the role, and into his arms. Nor had he foreseen the desire that consumed him for this woman who wanted nothing less than forever. The question was: Could Truman ...

Welcome to Heartthrob Hospital, where love is the best medicine. In this lighthearted and romantic trilogy, three strong, relatable women navigate the ups and downs of life, friendship, and love—proving that sometimes, even the most guarded hearts can find a happy ending. In The Thunderbolt, cheerful scrub nurse Lacy Calder is ready for her life-changing “thunderbolt” moment, but the last thing no-nonsense surgeon Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in is fate. It will take a little humor, a lot of heart, and a fainting goat to convince him that love doesn’t always follow logic. In The ...

Bah Humbug! After her parents announce their divorce after thirty years of marriage, the last thing Olivia Kearns wants is a big dose of holiday cheer. It's hard enough avoiding holiday magic in her hometown of Kringle, Texas, but then the absolute worst happens. Her ex Nick Matheson shows up on her doorstep asking for her help. Olivia isn't one to turn away a man in need, and Nick has changed for the better. Memories of their past passionate affair spark renewed feelings, but can Olivia open her guarded heart without getting burned again? Nick is determined to prove to Olivia that this ...