in someone else's life?Fed up with being despised for her unfortunate parentage, impulsive hotel maid, Elise Miller, runs away from home. She regrets her decision the moment she’s on the train, but when she is mistaken in the next town for a mail-order bride, she trades in her identity for a chance in a better life.Kindly but stern hotelier, Daniel West, is appalled when his mother announces that she is ‘bringing’ him a bride to help manage his growing business, and he’s even more appalled when he meets Elise. The girl is awkward, uncouth, and manages to interfere in nearly everything she puts her hand to. Worse yet, she seems determined to stay, is making friends—and as they grow closer, it’s becoming harder and harder to turn her away.It seems inevitable that the two will give into their budding feelings for one another, but when Daniel’s real fiancé turns up, will the trust between Daniel and Elise be shattered for good?Maid in the West is the first story in the Brides of Adoration series. Each story is clean and sweet, with zero cliff hangers and a lovely Happily Ever After that is sure to make you smile!

    Not like that.He needs to marry to inherit his money, so he’s hired a woman to be his fake bride. Only he’s too sick to get married.Now he’s confined in his small house with his fake fiancée-to-be and his best friend’s little sister. The ladies don’t seem to get along.And one of them isn’t what he thought.Should he follow the plan, or follow his heart?Books in the Sweet Water Ranch Western Cowboy Romance Series:1.The Cowboy's Best Friend2.The Cowboy's Secret Baby3.The Cowboy's Beauty4.The Cowboy's Best Friend's Sister5. The Cowboy's Convenient Marriage6. The Cowboy's Fairy Tale7. The Cowboy's Secret Romance8. The Cowboy's Bargain Bride9. The Cowboy's Enemy10. The Cowboy's Mistletoe Christmas11. The Cowboy's Marriage Mistake12. The Cowboy's Winning Bid

    But instead of proposing, Daniel Jantzi tells her he must move north to work in the factories. If he doesn’t earn money quickly, his family will lose their farm. Although sad to see him go, Sadie understands, and they promise to stay close by writing.Sadie’s father is getting on in years and wants help around the farm. Having only daughters, he needs a strong, available son-in-law. He decides that Sadie must marry Aaron Mullet. Sadie is stunned by this demand, as arranged marriages simply aren’t done; yet, she finds herself forced into a courtship she has no interest in.Aaron devises a plan, but it involves deception and lying—something neither of them condone. But how else can Sadie keep her true love?

    

    

    

    Marshal Jules McKenzie has known Dorrie most of his life and had always considered her a sister. Until they grew up. Now she haunts his dreams at night. But he’ll never let the violent world he moves in touch her. When a mysterious man starts shadowing Dorrie’s family and threatening her, she turns to Jules for help. Just like she always has. And she buries her feelings for the man who’s never seen her as anything but family. As the danger grows, Dorrie starts to take matters into her own hands to keep Jules from getting hurt, while the marshal is just as determined to keep Dorrie safe, no matter what it takes. Even if it costs him his life. If you’re a fan of Julie Garwood’s historical novels, Dianna Palmer and CJ Petit, you will love The Crimson Rose series. Pick up The Marshal's Promise and get lost in the romance and adventure today. The Marshal’s Promise takes place in 1870’s California. It’s the first book in The Crimson Rose series. Although the book does have recurring characters, it can easily be read as a stand-alone novel.

    Visiting their old homestead one more time seems to be the only way to deal with her loss and move forward. Her last hopes of finding peace before building a home for herself will be answered sooner than she expected when Blake Bradifield's mail order bride advertisement will be her passageway back to Texas! But this seemingly simple plan will end up being a dangerous challenge. What are the secrets that will soon be revealed, mingling her in an unprecedented situation? Will she find closure and deal with her deep grief and insecurities?For Blake Bradfield, losing his grandfather feels like the whole world is falling apart, as he has been his hero since he was a boy. His family has never approved of his grandfather's adventurous life and his choice to abandon their home to treasure hunt. However, Blake seems to be cut from the same cloth. When he discovers that his grandfather has left behind hints for one last treasure hunt his life turns upside down. What he doesn't expect though is that his late hero has some hidden surprises for him that will change everything. Will he manage to comply with the will's unexpected stipulations? Will Macie be eager to help him heal his own wounds? Will love ever be an option for them?Macie and Blake have experienced painful losses that have stigmatized their hearts and souls. However together they can get stronger and overcome any difficulty ahead. Will they set aside their dreams as they embrace something far bigger and sweeter than they could ever imagine? How could a treasure hunt bring their hearts together beyond any other ambition?

    He left a letter warning Sloan with one word—Run!And so Sloan did. But he took someone with him.Now he regrets that decision.PI Janelle Wesson can’t believe she left her job at the Parker Agency for this. She thought she was in love with the secretive FBI Agent. Now she’s racing across South America with him with an unknown enemy at their heels—ready to destroy them as soon as they’re in his sights.Will they survive in time to find out who killed Cooley and prove Simon’s innocence?Or will they disappear for good?

     When Chicago’s most revered newsreader, Brian Gates, is found murdered in his dressing room, all the evidence points to one man—professional computer gamer Alfie Rose. Desperate to prove his innocence, Rose defies the advice of his legal team, hiring private investigator Jack Valentine to dig into the case. Still reeling from a personal tragedy, the relentless Valentine embarks on the most dangerous case of his career—battling against the far-right, the complex world of lawyers, and media corporations that will do anything to deliver the news first. With a community on edge, Valentine turns leads into danger and friends into suspects, but what he uncovers will change him forever… This private investigator thriller will take you for a ride through the streets, twisting and turning until it reaches an ending you won’t see coming.

    But he hadn’t realized it would mean working side-by-side with the Maid of Honor and wedding planner, Nancy Sharp.His high school sweetheart.Nancy left for a career as an event planner in the big city, and never looked back. But now that she’s home to plan the wedding, sparks begin to fly with a certain tall, Stetsoned, and handsome ex. Seeing Colin with the adorable niece he’s raising by himself makes Nancy yearn for a family of her own. And she can’t help but wonder… What if she had stayed?As they battle their feelings—and a series of wedding mishaps—Colin and Nancy begin to fall for each other all over again. But what will happen once the wedding is over?

    

    She knows to protect herself she must find a way to leave town, but she has to work up the courage to go.

    

    Praying for anything to save the Iron Horse Ranch, he’s shocked by the miracle offer from Wy Talbot.A talented female landman, Wy has made an impressive career in the oil and gas industry and has worked with many handsome cowboys though she’ll be damned if she ever falls for one. But Stone’s sweet drawl and southern manners begin to break apart the walls she’s built around her heart.Unexpected desires are another… Stone has been so focused on the ranch and being a single father, he hasn’t given himself the chance to find love. As he works with Wy, passions grow and feelings deepen. But Wy never planned any life other than doggedly pursuing her career, and Stone can’t imagine her being anywhere but with him. When disaster strikes, will they witness the true miracle of love?