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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...

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 ...

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 ...

Happily ever after… ...wasn’t as easy as they thought. A Trouble in Paradise, Second Chance Christian Romance Seven months after their wedding, resentment and bitterness crept into their marriage. As they head to Hawaii for their postponed honeymoon, will Dalton and River mend the cracks in their marriage? Or will bizarre circumstances drive them further apart? Will a chance encounter turn them toward God and reconciliation? Join Dalton and River Vargas on their honeymoon trip of a lifetime. A sequel novella to Falling for a Real Cowboy (Vargas Ranch Book 1) by Karen Baney. Love is in ...

Hannah Anderson had the life she always wanted, married to the man of her dreams. When her husband's brother gets in trouble with the law, the town turns against them, shattering her perfect life. Now they are left with only one choice - to head west to the Arizona Territory in the hopes of creating a new life. Will the journey be worth the cost? Will Colter, after burying his father, is forced to leave the ranch he has called home for nearly thirty years.

He never gets the girl. She rebuffs every suitor. Stranded together, will they find love—or will danger tear them apart? Grace Talbert has never been one to follow expectations. No matter how many suitors her father handpicks, she longs for a love that sets her heart ablaze, not a cold arrangement of convenience. Her passion lies in her work with the Women’s Aid Society, where she fights tirelessly for the poor and the Indians. But when a mission to deliver goods to a remote reservation goes awry, Grace finds herself stranded in the wilderness—face-to-face with a man who challenges ...

She’s devoted to giving orphaned children hope. He’s determined to leave his family’s ranch behind. Will buried secrets break their hearts—or bind them forever? Devon Vargas has always dreamed of becoming more than the ranch cowboy his family expects him to be. With his teaching degree nearly complete, he’s ready to move on from the sprawling guest ranch and the weight of family obligations. But when he crosses paths with the spirited children’s program director, Raina Crawford, everything changes. Her passion awakens feelings he can’t ignore—even as shocking truths about ...

Prescott Pioneers Series #2 - sequel to A Dream Unfolding Headstrong. Unconventional. Until life turns upside down… Julia Colter struggles to accept life under her controlling brother’s greed. The suitors he selects would benefit him, but are far from the ideal husband for her. When her rebellion against her brother puts her life at risk, she turns to her friend for help. Adam Larson longs to train horses and plans to head west to the Arizona Territory to see his dreams fulfilled. When his sister’s best friend shows up in the middle of the night, he agrees to help her flee. The ...

Prescott Pioneers Series #4 - sequel to A Life Restored Pain. Disappointment. Fear. Life turned out differently than Mary Colter expected. With her abusive husband either missing or dead, and the ranch gone, she is left to raise her two children on her own. When a neighbor takes compassion on her, she finds her hope ignited—perhaps she can start over on her brother-in-law’s ranch in Arizona. Warren Cahill is confronted with one problem after another in his new role as foreman of Colter Ranch. Missing cattle and hot-headed cowhands take most of his attention. When Mary arrives at the ...

She’s a single mom rebuilding her life. He’s the shy cowboy who’s loved her from afar. Can faith, love, and a little courage heal their wounded hearts? Dylan Vargas has always been quiet, keeping his emotions buried deep—especially his longtime crush on Brisa Franco. While working the horses at his family’s ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona, his best friend Adan takes matters into his own hands, signing Dylan up for an online dating service. But as Dylan hesitantly scrolls through profiles, one familiar face stops him cold—Brisa. His childhood dream. His best friend’s sister. His...

Engaging Historical Christian Romance Fiction set in Prescott, Arizona in 1869. Millie Pritchett harbors a decades old secret that has kept her a spinster well into her late thirties. Because of the pain of her past mistakes, she has taken on a shy personality to protect her heart. When her father remarries and sends her away, she goes to Prescott, the town where her only friend lives. She never expected she would end up working for such an attractive business man. As her heart begins to hope for the future, she must keep her past from destroying it. After years of supporting his mother and...

Prescott Pioneers Series #3 - sequel to A Heart Renewed Making mistakes is a part of life… Social butterfly, Caroline Larson, longs for adventure. Since her best friend left Texas, she grows dissatisfied with her life. A little lie to her parents sends her on the journey of her life. Stranded in the Arizona desert, far from her final destination, she must rely on a stranger who gets under her skin. Thomas Anderson has always struggled with making good decisions. A twist of fate, or Providence, leads him to Arizona to take a job as an express rider. Dealing with the ghosts of his past ...

She’s chasing redemption. He’s running from love. Can faith bridge the divide between them? Dalton J. Vargas IV has one rule—never let emotions interfere with business. Love has only ever been a distraction, and with his father retiring early, the weight of his family’s multi-million-dollar guest ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona, now rests solely on his shoulders. But when a big-city romance author arrives, determined to unravel the cowboy way of life, Dalton’s carefully structured world is thrown into turmoil. River Sloane is desperate for a second chance. After her latest romance ...

She lost everyone… …her heartache keeps her distant. Reunited with a bully from her past. He had a crush on her in high school. Now they must work together on a new cutting-edge flight control system using her programming skills and his piloting experience. Can she let go of her resentment to see the man he has become? As Niki throws herself full tilt into the project, she heads for burn out. Kyle sees his opportunity to get on her good side. Is rescuing her the key to winning her heart? (Previously released under the title "Nickels".) A group of friends learn to rely on God’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Her life hangs by a thread. His heart is closed off. In the courtroom, the stakes are deadly—but the battlefield of love is even fiercer. Mel Larson has always fought for justice, but as one of the few female attorneys in the Arizona Territory, she’s accustomed to fighting uphill battles. When her life is suddenly threatened, her mentor whisks her away to the rugged town of Prescott. Now she’s defending an innocent man accused of murder—and facing off against Alex Glassman, the town’s formidable new District Attorney. Alex is sharp, relentless, and shockingly good at unraveling ...

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,...

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 ...