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Practical Molly Spencer has high hopes for her career even though she secretly daydreams of being whisked away by a romantic cowboy. When the mysterious and alluring Tell Harden shows up, Molly's captivated by his devil-may-care attitude. She's tempted to join him in his carefree adventures, if only for a brief moment. He offers her an opportunity to let go of her ambitions—for a little while—to enjoy life with reckless abandon. Despite the risk of getting her heart broken, Molly agrees. What follows are days filled with impromptu fun and memories they would cherish forever—that is ...

When Faith Stewart begins life anew after a life-threatening illness, she's determined be the best nurse she can be in her new town. After a failed engagement, romance is the last thing on her mind. Tate Johnson had it all until tragedy struck. He returned home to rebuild his life and find solace in old friends and familiar places. Falling in love again isn’t even on the horizon. No matter the best laid plans of man, if the Lord directs his path differently, he’d best follow it. Despite the past, are Tate and Faith ready to step out in faith and follow God’s plan? If you like sweet, ...

Allie Turner volunteers at the VA hospital where she loves to talk about her life in her small town of Rocky Point. When she spots an abandoned dog on the side of the road, her new mission is to save a dog and share her adventure with the convalescing soldiers. Jack didn’t interact with Allie when he was at the VA Hospital, but her enthusiasm for her home town spurred him to seek out that small town as the best place to finish healing from battle. Allie recognizes one of her soldiers and tries to involve him in her save a dog mission. To his astonishment, her entreaties lure him in. Jack ...

Noelle Simpson is devastated when her husband Trevor dies. He left her half the company he’d built with Lincoln Mathias. Now Noelle has to move to San Francisco and convince Linc that she can come up to speed and pull her weight as a full partner. All without thinking about her husband’s final suggestion–that she and Linc get married. Lincoln Mathias isn’t interested in having Noelle around trying to fill Trevor’s place. His partner had been instrumental in growing the company. Noelle had married the boss and stopped work years ago. Yet Trevor’s last wish was she become a full ...

Tanner: I hold the loan on her business. In exchange for not foreclosing, she helps me find the perfect society wife. Someone who will marry for status and wealth and children. Love not required. Sunny: This is the stupidest thing I ever heard of, marrying to get in with the right family. So what that he came from poverty—he’s now one of the richest men in San Francisco. He doesn’t need help finding a wife. Sean: It’s my fault my cousin Sunny’s helping Tanner—I talked her into it. Big mistake. Now Tanner’s more uptight than I’ve ever seen him. What’s up with these two? If ...

I thought business and love weren't a compatible combo, but I decided to take a chance with Eliza in order to keep my buddy's ranch from foreclosure. She sounded convincing when she said she was different and that maybe we had something special... Until the bank foreclosed on the place. That makes twice now that I'd been taken in by the wrong woman. Mix ups and surprises, download your copy today!

Caitlin thought spending Christmas break emptying her late aunt’s house would be an opportunity to clear her head. Instead, the time alone just sharpens her loneliness. So much of what she’d expected from her marriage— love, companionship, a family— she realizes she can never get from her journalist husband. Zach moves heaven and earth to be home for Christmas, only to find an empty house. He tracks Caitlin down, but he fears she’s already made a choice and he has no hope of changing her mind. It would take a miracle to bring them back together. Will they reach for each other ...

With the death of her policeman husband in the line of duty, Dakota vows to never give her heart to a man with a dangerous job. If she falls in love again it will be with an insurance agent or salesman. Firefighter Ryker intends to never marry. His childhood trauma put him off relationships forever. But when Dakota and Ryker meet, they find it impossible to stay away from each other. Can they somehow overcome their past and let love in?

When Caroline Foster is assigned to compete for the new Western Trails ad campaign, she protests. The sports chain will determine the agency at the end of a week’s camping in the Cascades. She’s a city gal and knows nothing about camping. Which turns out not to be the biggest drawback. When she shows up the Western Trails president is running the trip–her ex husband! They’d been secretly married for a few short months in college and then Caroline had left due to a family tragedy. Knowing she couldn't leave her family, she had the marriage annulled and moved on. Only apparently her ...

I disagreed with my grandpa, but when he asked me to help floundering Holly with her father's ranch, I couldn't say no. She eagerly soaked up knowledge and I started to look forward to seeing her. If only I could trust she wouldn't run away like her mom, I'd be willing to explore other possibilities with her. If you enjoy fish-out-of-water stories, you’ll love Holly’s journey of discovery of what’s important in life–and love. Holly’s Reluctant Cowboy is a sweet cowboy romance. Download your copy today.

Shelly Alexander started a new life in Key West which she loves. When her former boss arrives unexpectedly and insists on spending time with her, she’s thrilled. Until the real reason he’s there is revealed. Embarrassed that she thought more was going on, she runs away too hurt to see him again. Beau Charlmers left the hectic society of New York buying a sail boat to sail around the world. While in the Caribbean he stops in Key West to see his former assistant. Getting to know her on a personal level is entirely different from the work relationship they had. Still, it should make it ...

Anyone can play the part of devoted lover for one night. But when newspapers pick up on the new woman in my life, it gets really complicated. Now we need to pretend this romance is real for a while longer. Is it a bit arrogant of me to think Kori would comply without something in return? Which makes it more complicated. And what happens if I want to change the arrangement? If you love pretend engagement stories, you’ll be delighted with Billionaire Betrothal. Delve into your copy today!

In a Lake Tahoe casino, my heart still full after attending my daughter’s wedding, I saw him. Nick and I clicked instantly, tumbled into love quickly, and our marriage changed both our lives. Nick, from confirmed bachelor to happily married man. Me—having someone to share my life with now that I’m free to spread my wings. And with Nick’s job taking him all over the world, we can travel wherever we want on any schedule we choose. With an empty nest for the first time in eighteen years, I’m looking forward to a whole new life with someone I love dearly. Until I discover I’m ...

Dani's lucky to get a job that pays so well even if it is in the back of beyond and temporary. With her new motto of no romantic entanglements, she welcomes the isolation of the locale. Connor can't believe his partner hired a woman for an all male construction site–what was he thinking? He'll soon send her packing--until she proves invaluable. Tragedy struck once. Conner won't open himself up to another possibility of unimaginable heartache. As for Dani, she knows better than to trust anyone. Is a two-month temporary job long enough to change their minds? If you like stories about taking...

Audra Wells moved out on her own after months of being ignored by her workaholic husband. She’d hoped he’d come after her but when he didn’t she wondered if he even knew she’d gone. Now she was taking advantage of a quiet setting to make future plans for herself and the baby that was on the way. Mitchell Wells arrived at his brother’s rental with laptop in hand. His doctor ordered complete rest for at least three weeks after the accident. He agreed to spend it at the mountain retreat–what he couldn’t do was leave work behind. To his surprise the cottage is already occupied by ...

Face au cheikh Rashid al Harum, dans son royaume du Quishari, Bethanne retient son souffle. Voilà que ce prince ténébreux et autoritaire la tient pour responsable de la fuite de sa fiancée ! De toute évidence, il n'est pas le genre d'homme à supporter qu'on l'éconduise... Ni à essuyer un refus. Alors, quand il exige de Bethanne qu'elle remplace sa promise et l'épouse, la jeune femme est désarmée. D'autant que, en dépit de la situation, elle ne peut empêcher son cœur de s'affoler à chaque regard brûlant que lui lance Rashid...

When Jenny Warwick is asked to provide cover for a DEA agent so he can infiltrate the small town where she lives, she reluctantly agrees, unable to believe any of her neighbors would be involved with drugs. Her home’s location is perfect for its isolation so he can explore without neighbors being the wiser Undercover agent Kyle plays the role to perfection. When rumors fly around the small town of a budding romance, he sticks with the cover story, determined to find the drug dealers and end trafficking from this area. Kyle is not looking for romance, especially the forever kind. Yet he ...

Ten years ago Sara severed all ties with her high school sweetheart after a tragic accident. Distrustful of her own emotions and judgment, she focused on building her horse training business and ignoring all romantic overtures since then. Devastated by the rejection from Sara, Ethan moved on with life, gaining experience and knowledge to run his own ranch when he inherits the one adjacent to Sara's. Will secrets revealed enable Sara and Ethan to find a way to coexist peacefully despite the anger and tragedy that flooded their past? Or is something more in their future? Delve into this sweet...

An unexpected reunion at Thanksgiving changes a growing relationship when an old flame shows up just when Juliana has hopes for a future with Matt. A sweet romantic short story. Get your copy today!

Confinement in this one-horse town, while my foot heals, is driving me crazy with boredom, which is why I volunteered to help Piper find her phantom parents. She never stops pestering me; go figure. It’s annoying, but kind of cute. It’s not like there’s a real possibility of us being together – we’re from totally different worlds and it’d never work. But on lonely nights, the idea of home and domestic bliss with Piper by my side is enough to make me dream.