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Success can be exhausting. Most people would love to have the problem facing Amanda, a wildly popular country singer. All she wants is a quiet place to regroup for the summer. But even the best laid plans have a fly in the ointment--in her case it's the cowboy next door. Mac Mackenzie is furious when he discovers a certain property has been sold to a stranger. That one acre used to be part of his family's ranch and he wants it back. But no matter what he offers, Amanda refuses to sell. As the summer progresses, Mac changes tactics. The only problem is it becomes hard to tell if he’s ...

The last thing Kelsey Martin ever expected was for her ex-husband Jared to crash back into her life - and even more surprisingly, with a share of an inheritance! An eccentric relative left them each fifty percent of his ranch in Texas, creating an awkward situation neither were sure how to navigate. Kelsey had plans for her bakery business to use the family homestead as a picturesque backdrop: Grandma Mary’s Bakery. But Jared wanted to continue running cattle - despite his burgeoning acting career keeping him away from Texas for months at a time. It seemed like they couldn't agree on ...

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 was certain that I'd never lay eyes on Chloe again, yet there she is, a stone's throw away. Though protocol demands that I continue my speech with the president, all I want to do is dash across the lawn and explain myself to her. Would hearing what I have to say be enough to win her forgiveness? Or did my betrayal ten years ago kill all hope for us to be together again? If you enjoy second chance at love stories, you’ll love The Unforgettable Sheikh. Download your copy today and be swept away with romance.

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 ...

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 ...

Shocking enough when Asher Callahan finds out he’s the father of twins. It's even more life-changing to learn he's expected to take care of them. He knows nothing about two-year-olds! But as luck would have it, one of his employees, Charlotte Thompson, worked her way through college as a nanny. Desperate, he insists on her help with his daughters. The last thing Charlotte wants is to work with children again. She's had enough–first in foster care, then while in college. She loves her job and hopes to rise in the ranks, but not by babysitting the boss’s twins. Still, how can she say no...

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...

Shattered when her fiancé walked away the night before their wedding, it’s taken Marcie Winter a long time to pick up the pieces and move on. When Zack returns unexpectedly, he says his priorities have changed. It’s time to quit racing and put down roots. Zack wants to convince Marcie to give him a second chance. A strong argument needs to be made for Marcie to take a chance with this charming man again. Dare she believe he’s back to stay? If you love sweet, small town, reunion romances, you’ll love Rocky Point Reunion. Read your copy today!

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.

Gillian Parker hopes for a fresh start when she inherits a house from a woman she never met. Everything seems to be going fine until a series of events threatens her safety. Joe Kincaid doesn’t trust his new neighbor—especially when another claimant arrives to take possession of the house. He refuses to let down his guard no matter how interested he's becoming in Gillian. Trust like love takes time to build. Can these two become more than neighbors? Or will the past and present be too much to overcome? If you like sweet, small town, inspirational romances, you’ll love Rocky Point ...

When Katie Donovan kicks off her loveless marriage, she doesn't expect to find true love in the sun and sand of Key West! But to her surprise, her husband follows her all the way to Florida, determined not to let her go without a fight...of romance. Who knows what can happen when romance becomes the agenda and Katie’s determined not to give in? Get ready for the beach side drama of a man determined not to lose his wife and a woman who demands true love. Delve into your copy today and enjoy this fun tropical adventure.