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Cowboy Seeks a Horse Whisperer
Marley Michaels - 2021
Ever since she spent her summers volunteering with neglected animals as a teenager, she’s wanted to run her own horse rescue center. And with her new job working in the Alaskan mountains at a small town vet clinic, all she needs is to work hard and build up her professional reputation as a horse whisperer, and she’ll be one step closer to making her dream a reality.Jesse Barnes was born a cowboy and will end his days as one too. Working with his brothers on their family ranch in the shadow of Eagle Mountain, they protect the land, while owning and running one of the top producing ranches on this side of the country.Passions collide when Jesse rescues a mistreated horse who needs specialty care. Knowing he can’t do it alone, he calls in the only person who may be able to save the animal—the town’s new horse-whispering vet.Just seeing the sickly horse ignites Kendra’s compassionate side. She’ll go above and beyond to save him, the bonus being the time she gets to spend with the horse’s rescuer. Something about Jesse has her feeling things she’s never felt. But his habit of pulling back the moment they get close has her beyond confused. And then there’s the strange dreams she’s been having. It’s almost as if the Mountain is communicating with her…For Jesse, meeting Kendra ignites something beneath his skin that feels a lot like fate and a lot like something he can’t ignore. The idea of finally meeting his soulmate seems almost unreal, but as time goes by, it’s a feeling he can’t deny.These two dedicated souls will need to navigate their feelings for each other and understand the meaning of the mountain spirit’s Call, all while staying true to themselves and their dreams for the future.***Hold on to your hats! Cowboy Seeks a Horse Whisperer is book 1 in the new Eagle Mountain Ranch series. They're the same kind of sweet, flirty, feel-good, and heart-felt stories you've come to love from Marley, but this time you'll get the big, gruff and tough mountain ranchers living off the land and protecting their own near the town of Kinleyville. The mountains have always provided for the keepers of the lands, and now the Eagle Mountain prophecy has been fulfilled, it's time for their soulmates to warm up their hearts and their bunks, and make their lives on the ranch complete. Can we all say, awww.
Mountain Man Doctor
Autumn Summers - 2020
He’s confident, full of stories, and she swears there’s a spark between them.
Having been so wrapped up in work, she’d forgotten what it was like to be looked at the way he looks at her, and how it felt to be cared for by someone other than herself.
Blake’s sworn to protect and care for Ella until she heals, but is starting to crave more of her company, and more of her. He’s completely lost in her beauty and intelligence, but there’s something else behind her smile that he wants to uncover.
For a limited time, grab this $2.99 book for just 99¢ today! Free on Kindle Unlimited.This is a mountain man doctor, mountain man virgin, insta-love romance, and part of the Olympus Moutain Man Series. This is Blake’s story. Each book can be read as a standalone. Climb upon the beautiful and enchanting Mt. Olympus in Washington as we follow the sexy mountain men who find insta-love and a happily ever after on the mountains.
Guarding His Fake Family
Katie Knight - 2021
Alisha Lewis, the sister of one of his squad mates, could be his key to his next bestseller—if their smoldering chemistry doesn’t get in the way. She’s sexy, smart and just happens to be an investigative reporter working on what might be the perfect story. After the adrenaline rush of a stakeout-gone-bad, they share a night of passion—one they both agree was a mistake. But that one night has lasting consequences when Alisha learns she’s pregnant.Alisha didn’t expect Simon to insist on staying near to keep her and the baby safe. But when an abduction happens on their doorstep, she's glad the towering SEAL is there to protect her, and their unborn child. Soon, they’re up to their necks in crooked cops, kidnappers, and the kidnap victim’s abandoned baby. Not to mention the red-hot passion that continues to flare between them.Worse yet? As they work to solve the mystery, Alisha realizes she’s starting to fall hard for the sexy SEAL. But will they be able to survive long enough to fall in love?
Stargaze Island, Part 1
Coral Harper - 2021
Once upon a time she promised herself she would never leave this charming little town, but a relationship led her to the big city and life got away. She’s back and it’s time for life to slow down…or so she thinks.Jennifer’s world is turned upside down when a new love interest, Peter, shows up at her beachside cafe. Jennifer knows she’s not ready for love, but Peter is a charmer and one date seems harmless. Little did she know that this date would change her for the better and worse…Peter plans a date to Stargaze Island, a small island off the coast that hosts the best stargazing in North America. The sun sets and the two are off ready for a romantic evening together. Jennifer and Peter arrive at the island and the blanket barely hits the ground before something doesn’t feel right on the island. What they discover will lead them on an unforgettable journey. The journey is one of adventure, love, friendship, and second chances at life. Stargaze Island is a touching feel-good beach novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and fill your heart with warmth and love.
Expecting the Boss's Baby (Willow Dale Series )
Tara Brent - 2021
Flirting with the boss is so wrong.Having his baby is worse.I’m the new pastry chef at a hotel ownedby one of the wealthy Barnes Brothers.I moved to this small town to build a new life.Falling for the big boss was never the plan.The first time I see him sparks fly between us.He’s forbidden fruit and so much older than me.I can’t resist the way he looks at me with those sexy, melt-me eyes.What’s a girl to do when a powerful, confident man gives you his undivided attention?Shamelessly flirt back…The kitchen staff are spreading rumors, that I’m a gold-digger.My manager warns me to stay away from him.We should stop our secret rendezvous.I can’t afford to lose my job and I don’t want to lose him.But when I see 2 pink lines on a stick, will I lose both?
Star Brigade: Quartet (Star Brigade Books 1-4)
C.C. Ekeke - 2018
Ekeke's bestselling Star Brigade Series At the dawn of the 25th century, Star Brigade was an elite military unit in the Galactic Union, and Habraum Nwosu one of its best soldiers. Until a deadly ambush massacred his team and Star Brigade’s reputation. BUT THE UNION STILL NEEDS HEROES Extremist threats and old enemies return from the fringes of space to threaten the Galactic Union’s inhabitants. FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION Now Habraum must rebuild the Brigade from scratch with a dwindling roster of untested recruits, all while fighting to protect the Union he serves with his own shoot-first, punch-next brand of justice. The Star Brigade Quartet contains the FIRST FOUR books in the series, a prequel novella and several exclusive short stories for a discounted price. 300+ five-star reviews, 1500+ pages of space battles, supersoldier combat, and heart-pounding intergalactic intrigue. Find out why readers are so enthralled by this riveting science fiction saga.
Alien Billionaire's Fated Mate
Miranda Martin - 2020
Starlight Matchmaking, what a joke. I'm sure this is a scam. I'm more interested in figuring out their game than I am in a possible date. But the instant I see Wadjet, déjà vu hits me. Somehow it's like I've known this sexy, golden skinned billionaire forever, but we've never met. He says we have. That he's been searching for me for an impossibly long time. And now that he's found me, he's not going to lose me again. I don't believe in fate. I don't even believe in aliens. But before this date is over, he's determined to change my mind.
Guarded Hart (Cross Creek, #3)
Kelly Collins
Or does it?I’ve been keeping a secret. One that could change a lot of lives, including my own. I came to Cross Creek to find my father. He’s the difference between life and death for me. During my search, I found love, only sexy builder Ethan Lockhart isn’t having any of it. I’ve done my best to make him mine, but he’s more slippery than a fish in a brook. I built my life here on a lie, but my feelings for this man are true. Will the secrets I keep destroy what Ethan and I creating?I’m not the guy anyone picks first, so when Angie Sutton started flirting with my brother, I wasn’t surprised—that is until I found out she was doing it to get my attention. But this time, I’m determined not to give my heart away—not until I know who she really is. Letting someone get too close too fast is a blueprint for disaster. No matter how deeply I’m drawn to her, I know she’s hiding something, and until she can be honest with me, we don’t have a future.Find out if the truth can really set you free in Guarded Hart, book three in the Cross Creek Series.
Kick the Dust
Rhonda Forrest - 2019
When I open them, I think it might really be there in front of me.’ After three tours of duty in Afghanistan, Liam Andrews is home safe in Queensland. His weekly life drawing class, full of colourful local artists, helps him manage his post-traumatic stress disorder. But he’s struggling to open up about a past that still haunts him. Belourine ‘Billy’ is an Afghan refugee who lost everything before arriving in Australia as a child. She finds joy in her daily swims in the lake. After years of upheaval, she’s still searching for a place to call home. But her past makes it hard to trust people. When Liam and Billy meet, they form an instant connection. But will they ever overcome the past? And will it be together? ‘Rhonda is one talented Aussie author….’ Chapterichi.com ‘When I read Rhonda’s work, I think "authentic". There is no pretence. No fakeness. Just raw, honest and beautifully crafted characters and dialogue.” The MadHatter Book Reviewer
My Sweet Tooth: BBW Recipe for Love Romance (Sugar Babes Book 2)
Brynn Hale - 2021
Bound by Truth
Suzanne Cass - 2019
But her sanctuary is shattered when a child goes missing and she becomes involved in the life and death search.Reed Kapua is also looking for a simpler life when he starts work as the new cop on the island, returning to the force after an on-the-job tragedy. But when he investigates a robbery at the home of the intriguing Sierra, complications start to multiply.Reed recruits Sierra after she revels she investigated a story on two child abductions years ago, believing there might be similarities to this new case. Sierra and Reed work together, racing to figure out the link, their sizzling attraction never far from the surface. When the bones of a second child are uncovered, Sierra becomes the next target of the predator. Then Reed discovers a terrible truth that will tear them apart. Can Reed and Sierra uncover the killer hiding in plain sight and heal their own shattered hearts before time runs out?
Mountain Mancave
Dee Ellis - 2020
A life spent running from his past landed him in Driftwood, Georgia and he never wants to leave. He doesn't need bright lights or the big city to keep him happy. He likes the wide open spaces of being out in the middle of nowhere. A rare trip to town brings him face to face with the first thing to make him question his lonely life.Mollie Winters came to Driftwood to take a chance on herself. A big city girl who was born and bred in a backwoods town, she thinks she found the best of both worlds here. Mack is all brute and beard but she can't help how badly she wants him. They wind up stuck in his cabin during a storm and she wonders if she'll ever want to leave his mountain mancave.
Aliens And Cupcakes
Aurora Caine - 2021
But how should I have known that stainless steel from Earth is toxic to him?And no matter what you do, don’t accept help from the alien that lingered in the shadows and watched the whole thing go down.Seriously, don’t.Dark-ish sci-fi romance. Contains the right alien to put the frosting on your cupcake. No cheating. HEA.
Alien Duke's Mate
Zara Zenia - 2020
I contact Starlight Matchmaking Agency in desperate attempt to find love with someone who can whisk me away.But my perfect guy isn’t the handsome foreigner I’d imagined.Braxus is a tall blue alien with flowing white hair and a kingdom on another planet. Despite getting off to a rocky start, he sweeps me off to his planet for a tour, and every minute we spend together makes me fall for him.But I don’t know if I can leave Earth so easily, and my ex isn’t about to let me go without a fight.Alien Duke's is a full-length sci-fi romance novel with a happy ending.