. .It is October 1966 and William Lavery is having the night of his life at his first black-tie do. But, as the evening unfolds, news hits of a landslide at a coal mine. It has buried a school: Aberfan. William decides he must act, so he stands and volunteers to attend. It will be his first job as an embalmer, and it will be one he never forgets. His work that night will force him to think about the little boy he was, and the losses he has worked so hard to forget. But compassion can have surprising consequences, because - as William discovers - giving so much to others can sometimes help us heal ourselves.

    But when his brother needs help, Dylan steps back into the memories he tried so hard to forget. He thought there was nothing there for him anymore until a woman he knew as a little girl catches more than Dylan’s eye.Rosie Gallo is known for her kind spirit, good-girl vibes, and her loyalty to the ones she loves. She’s spent her entire life avoiding the Walshes, knowing her father’s distaste for the family. But when Rosie’s ditched during a disastrous date, it’s a Walsh who puts a smile back on her face.The attraction is easy, but the complications are many.Can Dylan prove that he is more than his troubled past? Or is he as bad as the good girl next door always believed him to be?Ashes is the ninth full-length standalone novel in the Men of Inked Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. Ashes is a forbidden, age gap, small town romance featuring a hot biker and a wild ride.Men of Inked®: Heatwave Series:• Book 1 - Flame• Book 2 - Burn• Book 3 - Wildfire• Book 4 - Blaze• Book 5 - Ignite• Book 6 - Spark• Book 7 - Ember• Book 8 - Singe• Book 9 - Ashes• Book 10 - Scorch

    I didn’t want more.It was physical, sating a desire.Then someone began to seek revenge, and my other instincts kicked in.Spending time with her was about protecting her, keeping her safe.Now if only I could remind my heart what the plan was.

    Amy Bloom began to notice changes in her husband, Brian: He retired early from a new job he loved; he withdrew from close friendships; he talked mostly about the past. Suddenly, it seemed there was a glass wall between them, and their long walks and talks stopped. Their world was altered forever when an MRI confirmed what they could no longer ignore: Brian had Alzheimer's disease.Forced to confront the truth of the diagnosis and its impact on the future he had envisioned, Brian was determined to die on his feet, not live on his knees. Supporting each other in their last journey together, Brian and Amy made the unimaginably difficult and painful decision to go to Dignitas, an organization based in Switzerland that empowers a person to end their own life with dignity and peace.In this heartbreaking and surprising memoir, Bloom sheds light on a part of life we so often shy away from discussing--its ending. Written in Bloom's captivating, insightful voice and with her trademark wit and candor, In Love is an unforgettable portrait of a beautiful marriage, and a boundary-defying love.

    

    A recent addition to the area, she is not impressed when the animal's taciturn owner shows up. With his less-than-stellar disposition, he’s the kind of man she normally avoids at all costs, unfortunately, he owns the ranch just down the road.However, when the manhunt for a pair of escaped prisoners gets a little too close for comfort, Jonas turns out to be a better neighbor than she expected.The Alex who shows up at his ranch to help with his prize stud’s recovery is not exactly who Jonas Harvey expected. This is the same bleeding heart he met on the side of the road. Worried she’s not up for the job, he’d prefer to keep a close eye on her but his High Mountain Trackers team gets called in to track down a group of domestic terrorists.But the slip of a woman proves him wrong. On all fronts. Alex not only charms his horses but him as well, and when trouble comes calling she proves to be a worthy ally to boot.

    She couldn’t stay in my past where she put herself.Facing her again after she was abducted and sold was going to be the toughest challenge of my life.All I have to do is make sure she stays a part of my history because she made sure I understood love was a joke.Too bad Grace has other plans.

    Years later, Nell and Dougie are both at critical moments in their lives when their paths cross. Between Camden, Colchester and the Outer Hebrides, the three story lines collide when secrets are uncovered and answers sought.Little Wing is a novel about resilience, forgiveness and the true meaning of family, about finding one's place in the world and discovering how we all belong somewhere and to someone.

    Now, with things changing at Dreagan once again, it’s time for them to focus on each other—and their future.Valentine’s Day is the ideal time to tell the one you love how much they matter. And V and Claire have the perfect plans. Surprises that will show them each how much they mean to the other. With the help of their family, it will be a night that neither will forget—their first step into their new life, surrounded by nothing but love.

    Each book stands alone but has interconnecting characters.**Riley's Biker is a dark romance with mature themes. Please check my website for a list of triggers.

    No matter where we’re from or who we are, a person is a person through their connections to other people. With simple, lyrical text and charming artwork, this lively picture book first published in South Africa is the perfect introduction to the concept of ubuntu for young kids. A celebration of friendship and kindness, the book shows children the many ways that we are all one.

    

    I’m all in… her.Except she sneaks off after and I’m left with only her first name and panties.Turns out, finding her is the easy part. Making her mine?Impossible, once I discover she’s my student.

    Steal the vase and get the hell out. Easy. At least it would’ve been if I hadn’t witnessed a kidnapping and decided to step in and help. That’s when I meet Milly… And also when I realize I’m in a whole world of trouble.MillyI’m used to bad men. In fact, I was raised by one. But when Mateo tells me he’s a bad guy, I can’t believe him. Not when he treats me like the most priceless treasure he’s ever found. It’s easy to fall for a man like him. He saved me, and now he says I’m saving him. Then again, when we take a trip to Paris to transact some of his “business” I start to understand exactly what sort of bad guy he is--a top notch thief. Makes sense. After all, he’s stolen my heart.

    

    He bounces around, working at his siblings’ businesses, steers clear of relationships, and plans to stay child-free for life. Few commitments and even fewer responsibilities; just how he likes it. He cruises along with no shortage of women to warm his bed and fun times to be had until the universe drops a seven-month, fifteen-pound bomb in his lap.Hannah doesn’t have a rebellious bone in her body, which is why she’s stunned to find herself traveling to Vermont to spy on her infant niece’s father. After the recent passing of her sister, Hannah’s parents are struggling and failing to deal with their new reality. They beg her to help them get custody of their grandchild in any way possible, no matter how unsavory.When Hannah arrives in Vermont, she doesn’t find a neglectful, degenerate father as her parents predicted. Instead, she encounters JP, a man whose world was rocked to its core. Before long, Hannah is suffocating under a mountain of lies and falling hard for a man her family despises.JP has so much to learn, but with Hannah’s help, he’s finding responsibility isn’t the dirty word he made it out to be. Instead, the more time he spends with her, the more he wonders what else he’s misjudged, like relationships.Hannah is thrilled to help JP muddle his way through single parenthood and explore their developing feelings. But with so many secrets and challenges between them, how can this end in anything but heartbreak?

    He’s amused by her take charge attitude. When a blizzard delivers them the quirkiest Valentine’s Day ever, will flakes be the only things falling? Nolene- ♥Worst day ever. I got ditched by my date. Then I really hit rock bottom. Spending Valentine's night in my car, alone in a whiteout, was so not on my to do list. Neither was losing my head over the town’s heartthrob firefighter. Thanks, Cupid! But when the snow melts, I’ll go back to my normal boring life and he will probably be the one that got away… got away with my heart. Martin-♥What kind of crazy woman drives in a blizzard? Apparently a cute, sassy one with daggers in her pretty eyes. I took the Valentine shift at the fire department because dating isn’t high on my priority list. And somehow I end up on the weirdest Valentine’s date known to man. But I’m not in the market for more. I’ve got a ranch and a firefighting job filling my days and nights. If only Cupid hadn’t struck and left me to wonder what it would be like to fill that ranch house full of love…Saving Valentine’s Day, a Novella set in 1975, is full of quirky twists, sizzling heat, and a surprise chance at love for Eden’s heartthrob firefighter and the town's sassy, determined hairdresser.If you’ve read the Eden Mountain Firefighters you’ll recognize these two as the adorable parents of the five Strong brothers. This book can be read as a standalone or as the introduction to the Eden Mountain Firefighters Series. You’ll find no cheating or cliffhangers in any of my books.Curl up and enjoy the ride as this couple braves the Valentine's date they never saw coming.

    This book also precedes Parker and GoodKnight from The Reed Security series.FinnMy wife and child were gone in the blink of an eye, and I wasn't there for it. I gave up all I owned, sold everything I had just to find them, but after two years I had no more resources. I finally admitted they were never coming home. I hit rock bottom, living on the streets until a kind woman with a basket of muffins changed my life. I had to decide, would I choose life or death? I chose life and turned mine around. Five years later, I was finally learning to live again. But when a massive snowstorm hit, I got the shock of my life.

    The last thing he expected was to fall for her the minute they met. She was nothing like her brother described, and Sawyer quickly realized the gorgeous blonde was his perfect match in every way.Although his best friend’s little sister was off-limits, Sawyer was determined to make Katie his. Even if it meant destroying his friendship and the business they’d worked so hard to build.

    My name is Moira—I’m a wolf shifter—and crave revenge for my best friend’s murder.I know the evil bear shifter clan is guilty.But new trouble is here with signs of poaching… and I find myself doing the unspeakable—joining forces with the enemy to hunt down those responsible for beheading an elk.Conrad, the bear park ranger and I track the poacher…but keep falling short.There are signs of illegal activity inside a taxidermy shop…But cops arrive to mess things up…and I get shot.Conrad, the one I’m supposed to hate, tends to my wounds.I’ve never felt an attraction like this.Just his touch sends my mind swirling.Amidst the investigation, I can’t keep stop thinking of Conrad and his body near mine.I’m falling hard and fast for the enemy.Our families—constantly at war—will never support this relationship.Will our affection be strong enough to break down the walls between the wolves and the bears? Or will our love be kept a secret forever?Each book in this sexy-as-sin series can each be read as standalones, and has no cliffhangers, but are best read in order.Warning: Adults Only

    I’ll be his girlfriend if he helps me solve my problems.It’s a win-win situation, right?I mean, how hard can it be?It’s not like I plan to fall in love.

     "Shh, baby bird, I've got you," are Daddy's first words.What does a daddy do? From day one, this daddy speaks love to his little one. And along with that love, his words and actions speak many other things, too: like truth, joy, comfort, and pride. Like many dads, he answers a million questions and tries to make sure that days are full of fun adventures, giggles, and hugs. Dads are good at scaring away imaginary monsters, and honest about how to confront the real ones too. They set an example for the future, speaking out for equality and justice, while sharing lessons from the past. But most of all, daddies encourage their young ones to fight for a better world, with the comfort of knowing their dads are right beside them.

    Includes an author's note that further explores how trees communicate.Britta visits her two favorite trees, Apple and Magnolia, every day. Though she can't explain it, she's sure they are best friends! Then one day, Magnolia's branches start to droop. Is there anything Britta-or Apple-can do to help? After all, unusual friendships can be the most powerful of all.With a lyrical story and vibrant art, Apple and Magnolia unveils the extraordinary connections between trees and the wondrous bonds between all living things. The book includes an author's note offering facts about how trees communicate with one another. A downloadable discussion guide with more information will be available February 2022 at flyawaybooks.com/resources.

    The rising star of fashion stylists is dealing with both a bad break-up and a creative slump, so apartment sitting for her lovebird friends feels like a way to realign karma—until fate has its say. As soon as Bastien De Leon steps out of the giant wardrobe in his brother’s master bedroom, Raegan knows what kind of complication has just struck her life. The cabinet is no normal piece of imposing furniture. It’s a time travel device, and it’s just brought this stunning warrior forward by over two hundred years. But why? On a quest to return Bastien back to the time in which he belongs, Raegan already knows she will be forever changed by this arrogant duke and his irresistible passions. But what if Bastien’s intrusion isn’t just a visit? What if this man is here to awaken something new inside her…and change the course of her existence forever? Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.

    only he doesn't know that...He appears out of nowhere, leaving Lillian shaken and guilt-ridden. How the hell, after all these years, did the father of her only child find her? He is totally unaware of the son they conceived. Long ago, Lillian accepted her life as a single mother, and proceeded to set up a successful veterinarian practice in the town she was raised in. It was smooth sailing until Matt Griffin showed up.But how can she trust him, a complete stranger, with her precious son’s life? She can’t. She won’t. She will however, meet Matt, and unbeknownst to him, secretly administer the interview of his life. Can Matt fill the enormous role of becoming the father of her child?Lillian shows up in Westport, the oceanside town where Matt lives and works as a charter boat captain. Although he wonders why she’s there, he isn’t about to lose another shot, possibly his last, with her. Little does he realize what Lillian is about to bring into his life: pivotal changes more immense than the ocean he sails on every day.When he meets his six-year-old son, Matt has no idea what to do with the boy, but sincerely wants to learn how to be a dad. But there is no ocean where Matt can charter a boat in River’s End, but he also can’t be a real father to his only son from half a state away. Can they find a compromise? One that shows them how to prevail over the challenges that separate them?Binge read this contemporary, western romance series, full of hot cowboys and family entanglements that is based around the Rydell River Ranch brought to you by small-town romance author Leanne Davis…Recommended Reading Order for River's End Series:River's EndRiver's EscapeRiver's ReturnRiver RoadRiver on FireRiver's LostRiver of ChangeRiver's DestinyRiver's RescueRiver's WinterContinue reading the next generation with The Rydell River Ranch Series:River in DarknessRiver in LightRiver in the MountainsRiver at the RanchRiver to the OceanRiver from the CityRiver Through the ValleyEach book is a standalone with a happily-ever after but the journey getting there? Never easy and always epic! You’ll get to check in with beloved characters in this interconnected standalone series.

    Love is complex. Love is utterly simple.This is what love looks like.

    From USA Today bestselling author Kat Mizera comes a new hockey romance series set in the steamy world of the Lauderdale Knights.Book One - Slap Shot (Vaughn & Julliet)

    There’s old love, new love and everything in between!But there’s a new kid who is not quite so sure... Can the gardeners’ daughter be brave and extend the love to him? Beautiful and characterful illustrations from the exceptionally talented Tisha Lee help bring this book to life, and the gentle rhyming text from Barry Timms helps underscore the message of kindness, charity, and love. This warm and charming tale, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond, celebrates the many different ways love grows to make a brighter world.

    My name is Abigail Greenwood I live on the wrong side of the tracks. I don't hang with the cool kids and I actually have to work for the stuff I want. My cokehead mother won't do shit and my father well he works to pay the bills. Today is just one more day before I get out of this shithole town.*** Erotic Elements *** Poly-Amorous Elements

    Parker Preston’s intentions when he gave Alexandra Collins his phone number at the animal rescue gala were more personal than professional. But he’d never expected the sassy beauty with the blue streak in her hair to send him a picture of her perfect, perky boobs as enticement to adopt the dogs she was desperately trying to find a home for.But, dang if they weren’t the ideal incentive for him to offer his home to more than just the dogs. In exchange for adopting the older, bonded pair, she’d need to move in with him for a month and get the dogs acclimated. Oh, and she wouldn’t be sleeping in the guest room during her stay.The deal is only for a month though. And she insisted they weren’t going to fall in love, something he readily agreed with. They had the rules in place, what could possibly go wrong in four short weeks?

    Eventually, his marriage, identity and lifelong dreams crumble in the blink of an eye, leaving him not only heartbroken, but burned out and jaded.Self-medicating with gallons of alcohol, Hunter has no clue about his next move so he chooses to wallow in his wretched situation. The only good thing he can still appreciate is Kyomi Wade, a girl whom he likes to hang out with. She dates his cousin and often visits the ranch where he insists on hibernating. Soon, however, she and Hunter spend more time together than either of them do with Asher. Their strong friendship gradually helps Hunter's broken heart to heal. Kyomi, however, refrains from exposing very much about herself. Hunter can only wonder why she settles for a few crumbs from Asher while he longs to give her the entire world, which she deserves.Eventually, a compelling secret from Hunter’s past invades his present. Hunter fears losing the new life he now embraces because of the grave influences of his former life. How can he handle such an explosive secret without losing all that he managed to gain since he snubbed the city and his recent past?Binge read this contemporary, western romance series, full of hot cowboys and family entanglements that is based around the Rydell River Ranch brought to you by small-town romance author Leanne Davis…Recommended Reading Order for River's End Series:River's EndRiver's EscapeRiver's ReturnRiver RoadRiver on FireRiver's LostRiver of ChangeRiver's DestinyRiver's RescueRiver's WinterContinue reading the next generation with The Rydell River Ranch Series:River in DarknessRiver in LightRiver in the MountainsRiver at the RanchRiver to the OceanRiver from the CityRiver Through the ValleyEach book is a standalone with a happily-ever after but the journey getting there? Never easy and always epic! You’ll get to check in with beloved characters in this interconnected standalone series.

    Even worse, Korrie Noel’s ex-fiancé has finally shown up to a wedding, but it’s one she’s coordinating. Taking refuge outside, she finds her hiding place already occupied by an insanely hot, young, tattooed Viking look-alike who makes straitlaced Korrie wonder if maybe it’s time to try breaking loose. Rose Bend’s resident bad boy has no business lusting after the pastor’s daughter. But Israel Ford can’t help it, even if he’s still bruised from a bitter divorce and a two-year writer’s block. When Korrie asks him to teach her how to start having fun, he’s more than willing. From zip-lining to motorcycle rides, Korrie’s learning how to take risks…and Israel wonders if he can convince her to take the biggest risk of all…

    She is immediately smitten by the writer, and is determined to uncover his identity. In the year that follows, she and the letter writer begin a correspondence that deepens beyond what either of them expect...But on Valentine's Day a year later, Hazel is in for a surprise when she realizes her Valentine was beside her all along.A companion novella to Clark's acclaimed Paint and Nectar, readers will enjoy this Valentine's Day nod to The Shop Around the Corner.Praise for the Heirloom Secrets"Tender and true, this novel draws you in from the first page."--SUSAN MEISSNER, bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things"A Southern fiction gem." -- AMANDA DYKES, bestselling and award-winning author of Whose Waves These Are"The Dress Shop on King Street is a novel that will sweetly tug you into a story line that flows seamlessly between two times, only to intertwine in beautiful ways. Page by page, secret by secret, moment by moment, a story is woven of love lost and found, hopes and dreams restored."--CARA PUTMAN, bestselling and award-winning author of Delayed Justice and Shadowed by Grace"A moving debut." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

    Instead of turning into the expected wolf, I changed into a black dog who carries around her own personal storm system.You’d have thought I was a full-blood demon.I’m sure that if I leave, my alpha and his horrible son will just find someone else to torment.If I stay, they’ll kill me eventually.I have no choice but to make a deal with a stranger.Ryder Callahan.Mr. TDS—Tall, Dark, and Stormy.We make a deal. He agrees to help me with my alpha problem—in exchange for my helping him.I decided to leave out one small detail.My lack of control over my arcana—my magic.I don’t have the power to help anybody, least of all the strong, sexy dragon shifter who makes me feel gorgeous and safe.But the more I’m around him, the more I’m falling for him.I only hope I can keep my end of the bargain.If you like romances with strong, sassy heroines and sexy shifter heroes, you’ll love this book. A Cursed Prophecy is a full length (81,000-word) book. It's 1st in The Arcana Pack Chronicles series. It ends on a cliffhanger. Recommended for 18+ (for language and sexual content).

    The perfect graduation gift, birthday gift for kids, or gift for any big milestone or special occasion!

    Buttercup. A pretty nickname in an ugly tone. A term of endearment time twisted into an insult. A taunt that nothing has been forgiven—or forgotten.She’s back to sever ties. Break promises. Keep secrets. All easier said than done. The memories she left behind aren’t all bad…more like mostly good.Being reminded of the happy times before the heartbreak doesn’t change the fact that this visit is a farewell tour, not a reunion. Caden Bennett is the guy she left behind. Being back where they began doesn’t change that.But she never intended to fall for him the first time, either.

    With captivating warmth, she pulls us in to how it felt to live in Ireland’s changing culture of the ‘80s, and how it often made a woman’s decisions for her.“I can’t bear to keep walking. But you can’t keep a secret in this town unless you leave with it.”Kept apart by their love for one man, two sisters embark on their own paths towards survival, love, and understanding, until they finally meet again in the worst of circumstances. And the reality might break them all.My Heart Went Walking is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that sweeps from the small Irish town of Donegal to the “big smoke” of Dublin City; a book that celebrates the pull of family and the chance of redemption. It is a novel for everyone who feels connected to the Irish approach to life—that of grit and laughter—and also for everyone who loves an overriding message of hope and restoration in all things.

    . .Joy Weatherford has made a family for herself. She's turned her beautiful old farmhouse into a safe haven for anyone who needs a helping hand, a place to stay, and a new beginning. She's always got a kind word, a practical suggestion, and a belief that everyone can change their life for the better.Libby has exchanged her high-flying job in New York for a break in the Somerset countryside. She's soon drawn into Joy's world, and into her family of waifs and strays - including Drew, whom Joy once helped get back on his feet, and now helps out around the house. This could be a new beginning for them both, but Drew is still struggling to forget his past . . .But when a secret from Joy's past threatens the community, can they come together to give her a second chance of her own?Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Ali McNamara!

    Instead, she comes face to face with werewolves and dragons. Her life plunges further into darkness when she is lusted after by a ruthless alpha that will stop at nothing to get what he desires. What’s a girl to do? Fall in love with someone else, of course . . .The alpha’s handsome younger brother is devoted to his pack until he meets Emily. The sparks that fly between them turns their world upside down.But can Emily trust him? Where do his loyalties truly lie?If you crave slow-burn romantic adventures with engaging characters that grab you by the heart, this is your book!Please Note: Fire will show you how love can push boundaries, embrace many forms, and above all, conquer anything that it faces. Even though the intimacy is one on one and meaningful, characters find themselves in uncomfortable situations that may bother some readers.Warrior Hearts: FIRE is a complete story that ends in a happily ever after. There is no need to read the earlier two in the series to enjoy it, but there is a subplot that continues throughout the first five books (yes, there is more to come.) This sizzling romance is intended for mature readers.

    Rocio does her best to adjust to a new way of living, but there are many things she misses from her old life--Abuela's cooking, Abuela's pinata creations, Abuela's warm hugs, and of course, Abuela herself most of all. But Abuela finds a way to send Rocio something special just in time for her birthday--a gift wrapped with lots of love--and that fills Rocio to the brim.

    They just use me.My clients call me Hannah. I’m an escort, but I refuse to work in a brothel. I always followed the law until I strolled alongside the lawless. I never wanted to be with a man until I met this one. What business do I have with someone over a century my senior? What could we possibly have in common? Everything and nothing at all.Weston’s dark and brewing eyes make me forget we’re from two different eras. His past bites at our heels, and he will kill again for me.The rugged and desolate Old West is no place for me. For either of us.How can I choose between him and my old life? How much am I willing to give up for the only man who’s ever seen my soul?The Room to the West is the second novel from Lauren Biel, author of Shoot Down the Stars.This book is recommended for readers 18+ due to adult themes. Please see the copyright page for the content advisory information or head to LaurenBiel.com for a comprehensive list."Dark romance meets Louis L'Amour. A unique time travel romance that had you walking through the wild west with all your senses aflame." - Ann-Marie Davis, author of the Moreno Mafia series

    When she moves her mother into his hospice, Noah gets to know the real Honor. And she’s spectacular. His vocation is helping the dying go peacefully. But his new obsession is bringing this woman back to life. Honor's on the brink. Her movie-star husband is cheating (again) and her mum is dying (for the first time, admittedly). They've built an empire from their family’s brand, but their gilded life feels more like a gilded cage. So, when delicious doctor Noah propositions her by a moonlit pool, she is there for it. His bedside manner has nothing on his poolside manner, and she deserves some extra-marital steam. It’s only fair!It’s supposed to be a sexy little fling. It’s not supposed to jeopardise everything Honor’s built. But as professional pressures mount and the paps circle, she and Noah must decide what’s worth fighting for.A Fair Affair is a deliciously indulgent celebrity romance featuring divine doctors, glamorous lifestyles, Provencal vineyards and steamy poolside action! It’s just what the doctor ordered.

    

    Book Five in the Boggy Creek Valley series

    

    But it ended up following her to work, home and possibly into forever…Melanie Rydell meets a strange man that she has a strong connection with on the very night she comes home to River’s End with new ambitions for her life. A short fling is not in her plans, so she refuses to give him her name, or take his. But she can’t deny their amazing weekend and agrees to consider seeing him again.Melanie is a successful artist who jointly works in the construction field. Reporting to work framing houses in the Rydell River Valley, she comes face to face with the man she had shared everything with that one weekend. Everything but her name.Kyle Wade has family connections in the Rydell River Valley that were the source of his greatest trauma, shame, rejection, and pain. But now he’s working ten miles from that place. Forced to be there, he lets the short fling with the mysterious woman, help soothe the bitter taste of being back in this valley. But when the woman shows up as his employee… all thoughts and plans morph into making sure no one finds out what was between them. Even as Kyle can’t resist the unique person he finds in Melanie Rydell.What Melanie doesn’t realize is the intense connection that her boss has to the rest of her family. It is not small thing and something that will change everything between everyone, but most especially between them.Binge read this contemporary, western romance series, full of hot cowboys and family entanglements that is based around the Rydell River Ranch brought to you by small-town romance author Leanne Davis…Recommended Reading Order for River's End Series:River's EndRiver's EscapeRiver's ReturnRiver RoadRiver on FireRiver's LostRiver of ChangeRiver's DestinyRiver's RescueRiver's WinterContinue reading the next generation with The Rydell River Ranch Series:River in DarknessRiver in LightRiver in the MountainsRiver at the RanchRiver to the OceanRiver from the CityRiver Through the ValleyRiver of RegretsEach book is a standalone with a happily-ever after but the journey getting there? Never easy and always epic! You’ll get to check in with beloved characters in this interconnected standalone series.