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The Me I Used to Be


Jennifer Ryan - 2019
    Her mother blames her for her father’s death, and her brothers want her out of their way. When Evangeline learns she’s solely responsible for their failing ranch—putting her family’s future squarely on her shoulders—she’ll have to find a creative way to save their home before they lose it all.She’ll have her reckoning...Her only ally: the cop who sent her away. Chris Chambers is positive she went to prison to protect someone else. He strikes a deal: help him track down the real criminals in exchange for clearing her name. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that could finally bring her justice…or put her dreams on hold permanently.She’ll fight for the life she always wanted…Everyone’s lives moved on while Evangeline’s stood still. Now she has a chance to rebuild her family ranch, her life, and expose the people who put her away, so she can become the woman she was always meant to be.

Rancher's Wild Secret


Maisey Yates - 2019
    She’s engaged to a man solely to win her father’s approval, and the sheltered beauty never steps out of line. Until one encounter changes everything. Now this good girl must marry Holden to protect her family—or their desire could spell downfall for them all…

Never Tease A Wolf


Joan Johnston - 1991
    Never Tease A Wolf by Joan Johnston released on Mar 23, 2001 is available now for purchase.

The Tree Keeper's Promise


Tamara Passey - 2016
    That’s how long Angela Donovan hoped to know Mark Shafer before they married. But less than a year later, she still fears repeating the mistakes of her previous failed relationship. As Christmas approaches, she senses Mark’s plans for a proposal and wonders if she can learn to trust again.Mark has learned all there is to know about the Shafer miracle trees—or so he thinks. Papa reveals secrets about the trees’ matchmaking power just as a highway expansion threatens to destroy the family legacy. Mark is determined to save the farm and the promise of love stirring in the branches of the Shafer miracle trees. Heartwarming and engaging, The Tree Keeper’s Promise captures the warmth and wonder of the holiday season.

Colt


Leigh Duncan - 2014
     Her job as head cook gives widowed mom Emma Shane the chance to provide a permanent home for her daughter...until Colt swaggers into her domain. More than soup simmers in the kitchen while Colt and Emma work to recreate lost family recipes, but Emma guards against the man whose tumbleweed existence threatens both her heart and the stable life she wants to provide for her daughter.. Will the Circle P’s beautiful new cook tempt a wandering cowboy to do the impossible—put down roots? *This book was previously published in 2014.

Come Love A Cowboy


Kathleen Ball - 2016
    To her dismay, Luke Kelly arrives at her ranch a much different and broken man. Can Meg ever forgive his callous treatment of her and help Luke become the man he used to be?Grant Me The Moon by Caroline ClemmonsAll Tory Fraser intended was to show her high school history club students a local archeology dig. How could she know the excursion would involve a murder?Three for The Win by Keta DiabloHollis should have known better than to fall for a bone-melting man like Stede. He’s gone now and Eli is left to pick up the broken pieces of her life.Border Affair by Hebby RomanWhen his partners’ daughter is kidnapped in México, a self-made millionaire must confront his feelings about their affair and the future of their relationship.Leaving Necessity by Margo Bond CollinsMac has one week to convince his ex-girlfriend Clara not to sell his oil company. In this high-pressure reunion, can they strike love again?The Shape of Destiny by Julie A. D’ArcyA young male shape shifter. A beautiful female ranch owner. Can love be born in a web of deceit?Bad Boy, Big Heart by Andrea Downing She’s a New Yorker escaping her parents. He’s a Wyoming cowboy supporting his dad. One summer, two young people—three months to find love.Desert Heat by Patti Sherry-CrewsA single mother struggling to keep her guest ranch puts her own desires on hold. When a handsome and persistent fireman sets his sights on her, she must decide how much she’s willing to give.

Long, Tall Texans Vol II: Tyler ((Long, Tall Texans #3) & Sutton


Diana Palmer - 2014
    Nell has learned the hard way that she doesn't have anything to offer a man. Her future is here in Arizona, running her dude ranch, by herself…until Tyler Jacobs arrives. But Nell's not about to mistake kindness for love. Not again. Yet could denying her own desire destroy her one chance for happiness? SUTTON With one glance of his piercing black eyes, rancher Quinn Sutton makes an indelible mark on Amanda Callaway, and she finds herself increasingly fascinated by her new neighbor. She quickly learns that the gruff single father isn't only devastatingly handsome, but he also insists on having his ranch run according to his rules—it's Sutton's way or the highway. But Amanda has her own secrets and plans to keep her distance. If only she weren't falling for her unlikely hero….

The Sheikh's Last Mistress


Rachael Thomas - 2016
    Until the temperature reaches the boiling point and Destiny finds herself spending one out-of-this-world night with the sheikh! When powerful Zafir seduces English rose Destiny, he never anticipates she'll hold the title of his Last Mistress. But their scorching affair has shocking repercussions. Now, before their nine months are up, Zafir must convince Destiny to make their arrangement more permanent!

Jenny Kissed Me!


Thomas Allen - 2014
    She and Jonathan had secretly loved one another in high school, but never shared those feelings except for that one time in the library their senior year. Jenny had impetuously kissed Jonathan—a moment neither forgot. Four decades have passed. Five thousand miles away they meet as strangers on tour in Italy. Will they have the opportunity for a second chance? A clean, wholesome, timeless story , with universal themes built around admirable, charming characters.Some folks are bothered that most love stories seem a bit contrived and have a suspension of belief. They normally label themselves as realists--"not into that fairy-tale stuff." But what better way to deal with the real world, 24/7, than to take a break, experience a lovelier world-- one that transforms the mood and lifts the spirit, giving hope to something better. Although my story is fictional, the magical thing about it is that it could really happen.

Cowboy Magic (Book One)


Jill Downey - 2021
    No explanations. No apologies.Packing up his guitar and his dreams he returned to his family’s destination dude ranch in Wyoming.Plan B.The only other thing he knew, the cowboy life.When all was said and done that’s where he belonged anyway…wasn’t it?The tabloids and gossip pipelines fixated on it for about a minute, until it was buried under the next big story…Pastry chef Sophia Russo had it all. A Le Cordon Bleu pedigree, a successful career with a five-star restaurant group, a prince charming fiancé and a luxurious condo in the River North district of Chicago.Until it became the metaphoric equivalent of a train wreck—in the blink of an eye, she found herself in a freefall. No job, no condo, no fiancé.After months of laying low, working at her parent’s bakery in downtown Chicago, Sophia and her bestie Amelia embark on their dream vacation. Destination: a real-life working dude ranch in Wyoming.Neither Gunner nor Sophia expect to be pierced by Cupid’s arrow, but some things you just can’t call.Sophia has no intention of giving in to her attraction to gorgeous cowboy Gunner Cane.Gunner has his own reasons for keeping things on the professional side with beautiful guest Sophia Russo.But there’s no denying the sizzling chemistry between them…which just might be more than they can handle.The past collides with the present as old love interests appear and unsolved mysteries surface.

A Lancaster Family Christmas


Kate Lloyd - 2021
    When a coworker invites her on a last-minute trip to visit her Mennonite family in Lancaster County, Diana jumps at the chance.Arriving in Amish Country in the middle of a snowstorm, Diana discovers a world that couldn’t be more different from her life on the Upper East Side. She is fascinated by the sprawling farms and buggies on the roads, but what she really notices are the welcoming families, cozy kitchens filled with home-cooked meals…and the two handsome men who may or may not be vying for her attention.But every community has its secrets. Jesse, the rakish young Amish farmer, is hiding more than just a forbidden cell phone. And then there’s handsome Brett, the guarded Mennonite craftsman who harbors a dark secret of his own.

Final Verdict


Jessica R. Patch - 2017
    As a public defender, Aurora has angered plenty of people in townand in her past. And while Beckett constantly clashes with the feisty lawyer professionally, it's his duty to protect and serve. Guarding her 24/7 is now his sole assignment. He may not have been able to save his fiancee from a dangerous felon, but he'll do whatever it takes to keep Aurora alive. Even if working with her to catch and convict this ruthless killer puts his heart in the crosshairs."

The Rancher's Surprise Daughter


Jill Lynn - 2018
    In this Colorado Grooms novelLuc Wilder's surprised when his ex-girlfriend Cate Malory arrives at his Colorado guest ranch. And he's downright stunned when she introduces him to his three-year-old daughter, Ruby. Bonding with the bubbly little girl is easy--Ruby loves ranch life, just like her daddy. But after all the secrets, can Luc and Cate find a way to trust in each other again?

The Cowboy's Secret Son


Trish Milburn - 2012
    But how can she face Nathan Teague after seven years of lies? To ease into it, she enrolls her boy in the Cowboy Camp run by the Teague family on their Texas Hill Country ranch. Little Evan is bursting with excitement over horses, ropin' and hanging around real cowboys! Oh, my!Nathan is in shock when Grace comes back to town. Then when he discovers he's the father of her cute little boy—a miniature Nathan—he's not sure if he should be angry, grateful or both. He decides to go with angry. For a while, at least…until he gets the sense that Grace is still hiding something. What's the secret—and how can he ever trust the woman who stole his son from him?

Ranch Hand For Auction: A Western Romance Novella


Kimberly Krey - 2016
    But now her life is in limbo. Stay in Colorado with a man who won’t commit, or call it quits and move back to her home state. Her answer comes in the form of Jake Billings, a woman-courting, dimple-sporting cowboy her father bids on at the county fair. The auctioned ranch hand is meant to help Meg process grapes on her father’s land, but along the way he steals her heart. Can Meg trust this sudden shift in direction, or will she be drawn back to the man she left behind?