Who would? How stupid was I to assume the promotion was mine? Ha… I even had the party planned and ready. The humiliation is overwhelming. I need to get out of here. I can’t even look at these people. A trip somewhere far away and exotic is what I need. No… somewhere quiet. Maybe the wilderness where no one can reach me? Solitude. That’s what I need, where I can reset, and grasp the reality of what just happened. Branch I’m not one for getting close to any one particular girl. Hell, I love my life of isolation. Being a billionaire rancher has its perks with just as many drawbacks. I make it a point to maintain my life as private as possible on this sprawling ranch. The less people know about me personally, the better. But, as everyone knows, life loves to throw you a curve ball straight in the dirt. The woman that’s currently renting my cabin is somehow bridging a connection to my scarred heart. One that hasn’t been opened in god knows how long. I have to dig deep down and ask myself the hard questions. Can she actually handle my demons? Or should I get the hell out of dodge before someone gets hurt? **Billion Dollar Cowboy is a stand-alone, full length romance with a HEA and no cliff hanger!** ***For a limited time, and as a thank you for reading Billion Dollar Cowboy, we are including one additional full length novel co-written by Rowan. Two full length novels for the price of one!***

    He traveled the world, earned a fortune, and made a lifetime of memories, but now he longs to put down roots. Time hasn’t been kind to his hometown, and Dax wants to help—if only he can convince everyone he’s not the same petulant boy he used to be. Especially the one woman who has every reason not to trust him.Librarian Callie Colton cherished summers with her grandparents, in the town her ancestors helped build, in spite of the boy who called her names. Now that Colton is her home, life is quiet until Dax returns…and, along with him, threatening letters on her doorstep. He may still have the power to hurt her, but she’s not the same scared little girl she used to be.But as the danger escalates, Dax will have to face his past to find a way forward for the relationship they were cheated of once before.

    Dad’s best friend.He’s overseas, working, but my Dad always talks about him as if he’s in the next room.God, I wish he was.His broad shoulders and dark eyes follow me each time I pass his photograph.Until one day when I’m home on spring break, all those feelings make sense.I steal his photo, I keep it.Secret and safe.Waiting for the day he comes back, comes home to claim me as his own.Come Thanksgiving and Dad announces that Zak is coming home, for good.Coming to the lake house for Thanksgiving with us.And I’m already giving thanks for what I know should follow.*Thankful for Him is an insta-everything standalone instalove romance with a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

    And when they find a map that might lead to gold on the mountain, the adventure of their lives begins. Claire Dunlap looked forward to focusing on herself. She had decided to sell her successful boutique in fast-paced San Francisco and move out to manage her great uncle’s general store in small town Wyoming. But the quiet life wasn’t quiet for long. As Claire faces up to stubborn locals, a disorganized store, and her family’s century-old property feud with the Havertys, her plate is full once again. And then there’s Riley and Chance. Both are so attentive to her, and both are so bonded to each other. But Chance is a Haverty and Riley is her best friend. On paper, these boundaries shouldn’t be crossed, but her heart and her body keep telling her otherwise. Riley Wells, Claire’s best friend from childhood, sports a well-groomed, thick, dark brown mustache over his defined jawline. Recently divorced, he is looking to start over and begins working on his first novel, whose main character is a beautiful female detective secretly inspired by his new housemate, Claire. In the midst of their growing sexual tension, Riley did not expect to meet the sensitive and handsome Chance Haverty. Suddenly, Claire isn’t the only source of inspiration in his life. Chance Haverty is handsome, tall and muscular, with auburn hair and deep, green eyes. He runs the family farm and supports his alcoholic mother, Lara and drug-addict younger brother, Jonny. Protective of the Haverty name and property lines, Chance can be hotblooded at times, but underneath it all he longs to know and be known. But when he meets Riley and Claire, Chance’s walls come crashing down. Riley is cute and funny, clever and unique, unlike anyone else in Little Bend. And Claire is unforgettable, but with her Dunlap name his family would never approve. Chance must face his family once and for all if he is going to have a shot at true happiness. Past and present responsibilities constantly threaten to break the blossoming intimacy of Claire, Riley, and Chance. Can their love break through the long-standing feud? Could it be the treasure they were seeking all along? Hearts of Gold is a Bisexual / Menage MMF standalone romance set in an idyllic, country setting with a HEA ending and scene after scene of detailed passion and humor. MMF Bisexual Romance.

    After years of saving, she finally put an offer on the old place only to have it beaten by an out of towner whose plans for her childhood home are sketchy, at least in Tara’s mind. When she meets the man, however, nothing about him says villain, but will her disappointment and bitter past allow for a future with the one who stole all her dreams? Justin Hunter gave up his life in Manhattan to give his young sister a childhood free of stress and complications. Fixing up the old farmhouse would give them a chance to bond and build the happy home neither of them ever had. When Justin meets a beautiful artist and loses his heart instantly, “complicated” becomes an understatement. Can he convince her to believe in a new dream, one that includes him and a young girl who needs her? Spend the holidays in Sylvan Hills, North Carolina, where the scenery is beautiful, the people are quirky, and love finds you when you least expect it.

    Neither does love. Bakery owner Callie Parker has one goal this Christmas: avoid all men.Newly single after a disastrous getaway with her ex, Callie vows to focus all her energy into expanding her business. Or at least that's what she keeps telling herself until she meets him: Gabe Montgomery, the gorgeous stranger from the airport involved in one of the most embarrassing moments of her life (not to mention an incredible kiss).She never thought she would see him again, but now he has reappeared in her hometown with the fate of her business in his hands. No matter how much she's drawn to him, she can't lose her focus. Too much is on the line. But the way he's looking at her with those piercing blue eyes is making him hard to resist and she feels herself falling. Hard. Gabe is the one man who should be completely off-limits. So why can't she just walk away?Is all the mistletoe this holiday season conspiring against her? Can a chance encounter lead to love? This is a small town, swoony holiday romance with a HEA, no cliffhangers, and all the feels! It is book one in the Hopemeadow Holiday series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

    He had left once before, and nothing would stop him from leaving again. Coming back to West Grove was the last thing Ian wanted to do. If it hadn't been for the rental property, the small town would've never seen him again. Two weeks and he'd be gone. Until he sees Jenna Avery and realizes there's more than a house needing repaired. The only problem - Two weeks may not be enough time to save her.

    With nothing but a hundred dollars, her tiny dog, and a car that should’ve died in the eighties, she heads to the family cabin to prove she’s more than just a pretty face with a trust fund. Local fisherman Jake Alton doesn’t know much about the woman who showed up at the rundown shack next door, other than the fact she’s putting a damper on his solitary and secluded lifestyle. Even though he tries to avoid this intruder to his sanctuary, the beautiful woman proves impossible to ignore. As Cassandra struggles to adapt to her new rustic lifestyle, Jake struggles to keep his wounded heart out of her hands. But even though they try to resist each other, these two opposites do more than attract… they collide. The Other Half is the first romantic comedy in the Door Peninsula Passions series. While each book can be read as a standalone, they will be most enjoyable read in order. Enjoy these light-hearted romances throughout the Door County Peninsula that are filled with laughter, romance, and passion!

    Lieske Sparks fly when Candice gets trapped in an elevator with her nemesis, Liam Russell. Can they learn to overcome their differences, and find love for the holidays? The Christmas Bodyguard By Tamie Dearen Mariah doesn't want a bodyguard... especially not Mack, her brother's super-hunky head of security. Then Mack gets mistaken for her boyfriend! What else could go wrong? A Fake Date for Christmas By Michelle Pennington Lane's food truck was the perfect place for Aubrey to hide from her matchmaking sister, but asking him to be her fake date to the Candy Cane Ball backfired. Falling for him was not part of the plan. Christmas Bet By Annie Houston Winning a Christmas bet will get Ben a brand new car. Will he be able to win Lilly over, and what will he do when he finds out she's the girl of his dreams? Get a FREE recipe with each story! 3 of them are Gluten-Free. Buy your copy today!

     Easier said than done, especially when everyone in town believes she’s the reason for the divorce between her and town Golden Boy, Lance. Two years after her divorce, and with a push from her best friend Marcus, she’s taken the plunge into the dating pool. Rachel gets more than she can handle when every date is almost too good to be true, or so it seems. Now she must choose her perfect match, between him, him, him, him and him. The Christmas Hims is a light-hearted, clean holiday romance that will make you believe that true love does exist, especially at Christmas.

    This anthology will benefit Caring Community Foundation, located in Raleigh, NC where the 2017 Authors in the City book signing will be held. Authors in the City is hosted by: Stephanie's Book ReportsChristmas Once Again - Samantha ChaseLike Christmas - Ashlee TaylorUgly sweater - Elizabeth HayesA change of heart - Shari J. RyanChristmas break - Misha ElliottJoyful Temptations - Janine Infante BoscoDancing Snowflakes - Madison StreetThe Lovers of Vale - CS PatraChristmas Interference - Jennifer L. AllenRewrite - Stephanie RoseAll I Want for Christmas - Savanna Grey

    For the March sisters, Match Made in Devon, the bridal shop opened and run by their parents, was a real-world representation of what true love was all about. But for eldest sister Alexandra that kind of perfection has always seemed unreachable. 
Alex has spent over fifteen years in Boston, building up an impenetrable shell of confidence and taking control over her own destiny. If there’s anything missing from her life, it isn’t important anyway. But with her mother’s unexpected death Alex is forced to leave her life in the big city behind and return to her hometown of Devon…and a past she’s been running from for years. 
As the March sisters try to salvage the bridal shop their parents loved, Alex is forced to confront her painful past and the real reason she left Devon so many years ago…including childhood sweetheart Jonah Dufort. 
Jonah represents everything Alex has tried to forget and conceal. But sometimes secrets demand to be revealed, and when the past returns again in the form of a long-lost sister, it’s a shocking reminder to Alex that even a perfect marriage can have something to hide. 
With her world falling apart around her, Alex loses control of the perfect life she has built for herself. Now, the only thing that Alex can be certain of is that things will never be the same. 
Bound by fate, three sisters will have to redefine the meaning of family and discover the raw power of forgiveness and love.

    She has even booked the luxurious Wildwood Lodge for her "perfect Christmas" activities. At the last minute, though, she is forced to revise her guest list.It’s not all bad. In fact, one new lodger fits the Jayne’s first-snowfall wish for love. However, another guest turns out to be the hottest guy from her office--and her biggest critic.She catches one glimpse of him and thinks he’s there to ruin her week. He catches one glimpse of her and he’s ready to turn around and leave Wildwood Lodge.Jayne’s far too kitschy. He’s far too traditional. But can kitschy and traditional mix in the magic of Wildwood Lodge?Wildwood Lodge is book 1 in the Snowfall Wishes romance series by USA Today bestselling clean romance author Jennifer Griffith. The Snowfall Wishes series is three friends, one first-snowfall, and three wishes for true love.

    But when his middle daughter writes a letter to Santa asking for a real family Christmas, he’s gut-punched. How can he make his daughter’s wish come true, when everything around him is falling apart?Then beautiful and kind Juniper Marsh steps in, and vows to help. To Alex, Juniper was just the girl next door and his brother’s best friend. Now she’s a vibrant, joy-filled presence in his life. Alex never thought he had time to find love. But has love finally found him?Juniper thought she’d outgrown her schoolgirl crush on Alex. But her attraction reignites the moment Alex walks into her boutique. He’s even sexier now than back in high school… A tall, lean, cowboy with a crooked smile and a smoldering stare.Juniper’s determined to help Alex give his girls the perfect Christmas. But secretly, she’s hoping their kiss under the mistletoe will turn into something more. Can that Christmas magic make both their dreams come true?

    Highly recommended! High-class motor racing and reckless romance make for a fiery mix when a driver out to win meets a woman who doesn’t like to lose . . . Melanie Hunt’s job working for the Delta racing team means she is constantly rubbing shoulders with Formula One superstars in glamorous locations like Monte Carlo. But she has already learned that keeping a professional distance is crucial if she doesn’t want to get hurt. New Delta team driver Aiden Foster lives his life like he drives his cars – fast and hard. But, no matter how successful he is, it seems he always falls short of his championship-winning father’s legacy. If he could just stay focused, he could finally make that win. Resolve begins to slip as Melanie and Aiden find themselves drawn to each other –with nowhere to hide as racing season begins. But when a troubled young boy goes missing, everything is thrown into turmoil, including Aiden’s championship dream. What people are saying about Before You: A superb book! I have read a Kathryn Freeman novel before (Search For The Truth) so I knew that this novel would be excellent.....also it's a Choc Lit book so that means it's a winner, too! - I can really recommend it.' Amazon Reader. 'This was a very well written story showing life on a motor racing circuit from a very different view point. I enjoyed the book which moved along as fast as the cars! Warm hearted and engaging.' Amazon Reader. 'I can honestly say this book is amazing. What a page turner! For those of you who may be put off by Formula 1 ..... please don't be put off by this. It is a heart warming/finger biting experience. I can even see this being made in to a film. So any producers out there .... please read this. It would make a fantastic film!!' Amazon reader.