Her entire family has been struck down with influenza, leaving her alone in the world—except for her cousin Philip. But Philip is bound for Oregon to meet up with Laurel, his fiancée, who’s waiting for him. Though Mary begs him to take her with him on the Oregon Trail, he resists. What would people think? Mary’s plan is simple. They already share a last name. They will pose as husband and wife. The wagonmaster is a firm man—and if he finds out the truth, he’ll force them to marry, dashing Philip’s dreams of a life with Laurel. But Mary promises it will be their secret, and Philip can’t leave her behind after all she’s lost. When Luke Sayer, their half-Indian trail scout, begins to spend evenings at their fireside, other travelers notice the obvious mutual attraction between him and Mary. Though Mary denies it, she struggles to keep her promise without bringing harm to either her dear cousin, Philip, who has risked everything for her—or to Luke, the love of her life. Mary's grit and determination will see her through the hardships and sorrows she encounters, but Luke’s love will give her hope for the future as they WALK THE PROMISE ROAD… “With exquisite details of wagon trains, women and the West, Anne Schroeder takes us on an authentic journey of love and hope giving us characters to cheer for and moments of meaning to cherish.” — Jane Kirkpatrick, Award-winning author of ALL SHE LEFT BEHIND. "The most accurate novel I've ever read on the Trail." — Michael Smith, Oregon Trail Preservation Committee

    She hopes for peace from her grief and the return of her muse. She doesn’t expect to run into the two men she idolizes, Trevor and Jack, the secretive wonders of the art world whose work she’s long admired. She certainly doesn’t expect them to be sex-on-legs gorgeous and determined to fulfill her number one sexual fantasy. They not only awaken her slumbering body, but also her creativity and the life she used to wield with her brushes. However, Meg carries a secret of her own which holds her back from surrendering herself fully to their desires. Will Trevor and Jack be able to overcome her reservations, or will the truth of her past ruin their chance for love?

    But when her perfect husband turns out to be a lying, cheating slimeball - and bad in bed to boot - Savannah kicks the jerk to the curb and embarks on life on her own terms. With a new apartment, a new career, and a brand new outlook on life, she's all set to take the world by storm. If only the world would stop throwing her curveballs...A CUTTHROAT BUSINESS - book #1Everyone has warned Savannah that real estate is a cutthroat business, but she doesn't think she's supposed to take the warning literally... until she finds herself standing over the butchered body of a competitor, face to face with the man her mother always warned her about.HOT PROPERTY - book #2When Savannah’s friend Lila Vaughn turns up dead, tied to her bed and strangled, Savannah's old school mate Rafe Collier becomes a suspect. It's up to Savannah to figure out what really happened before Detective Grimaldi can arrest the wrong man.CONTRACT PENDING - book #3Savannah has to make the choice between staying safe by accepting Todd Satterfield’s proposal, or taking a chance on losing her life - and her heart - by trying to help Rafe, when the term ‘contract pending’ takes on a whole new meaning.CLOSE TO HOME - book #4Between the murder of Savannah's sister-in-law Sheila, the trial of Sheila's friend Marley, and the disappearance of Rafe's twelve year old son David, Savannah has her hands full... and that's before she realizes she's pregnant.A DONE DEAL - book #5When Alexandra Puckett asks Savannah's help in getting rid of her father's fianceé, Savannah jumps at the opportunity to get her mind off Rafe Collier and the new woman in his life. But when someone starts gunning for Savannah, all bets are off.

    One lonely saleswoman. And a department store all to themselves for the holidays. After a bad breakup on Black Friday, I get kicked out of my apartment. And with nowhere else to turn, I’m forced to hide out in my department store at night. Dodging security guards, the alarm system, and my way-too-empty bank account. Perfect start to Christmas, right? But I’m not the only one working long hours over the holidays. Thomas is the tall, dashing manager of the toy department. With an English accent as smooth as silk, he’s the most lusted-after man in the store… but out of all the saleswomen throwing themselves at him, he asks me out on a date. Gabe is the sweet security guard working nights to put himself through college. With a face like a young Tom Cruise, we share a slice of pizza every night—and he smiles at me like he knows my secret. Then there’s Victor, the chiseled alpha bartender who helps me forget my troubles one night. Yet there’s trouble swirling in his stormy eyes, and he’s harboring a massive secret of his own. They each have their own ways of cheering me up. And some are downright naughty. But I just need to survive until my next paycheck. One month living in the department store without getting caught. Which becomes far more difficult when my ex-boyfriend starts snooping around… Will my three new guardians be able to fill me with holiday cheer? Or will our combined secrets ruin Christmas for everyone? CHRISTMAS PACKAGE is a sizzling, stand-alone Reverse Harem love story filled with mystery, suspense, and boatloads of holiday cheer. HEA guaranteed!

    Even if it meant striking a deal with the surly, and devilishly handsome, mountain man to do it. More lives than just her own depended upon it… She was the type he swore never to fall for again…He was a complication she could ill afford…Together they will discover love is worth the risk, no matter the cost…Lady Ann Dunneroy finds herself in a desperate situation and her search for the man responsible leads her on a perilous journey to the American West. Relying solely on her wit and resourcefulness to survive, she strikes a deal with a rugged mountain man by the name of Grayson Stone. The more time Ann spends with Grayson, the less certain she is of the original mission she embarked upon. Determined to do what is right, Ann must make a difficult decision; one that may break her heart and perhaps cost her very life as well as the lives of those she loves most…Grayson Stone is the leader of the wagon train and it’s his job to ensure everyone arrives safely; a duty made aggravatingly more challenging when he agrees to escort a reckless, young woman along the way. A hard man, as rugged and imposing as the mountains he calls home, Grayson wants only to live a peaceful life of solitude. But something about the tenacious Lady Ann makes him yearn for more… A story of love and loss on the Santa Fe Trail! Follow the hoyden daughter of an earl, from the ballrooms of London to America’s wild frontier; where she must choose between her heart and her honor. Excerpt from Ann’s Valley: “Nothing has changed.” Grayson’s words were direct and curt. Ann stiffened, feeling her anger with him return, “I hadn’t been under the impression they had.”“Do not confront me again on the matter. I will not change my mind. No woman or child allowed on the trail unless accompanied by a guardian. Is that understood?”“Perfectly.” She leveled him with her most imperious stare. Then added impertinently, “And do you own the trail, then?”His jaw clenched in irritable fashion, fastening her with a menacing glower, “Don’t even think about following on your own.”“You can’t stop me.”

    Mike is just the kind of man she wants - mature, handsome, strong… Mike has barely been able to keep his eyes averted from Lauren’s ripe curves, but honor holds him back. Still, something about her makes him think that life could be so much better. What could the future hold with a woman like that?Their secret fantasies of a fairy tale home life come to a head when Lauren’s friend Nikki throws herself at Mike. All of a sudden Lauren realizes - she has to act. She has to tell him, and offer him the best her womanly body possesses before it’s too late. But will he be willing to really commit? Will he be willing to give her what she really wants - make her a woman and give her a baby?**Not suitable for readers under 18**This is a short story romance. No cliffhanger.

    Not the fleeting, magical, mysterious death of resurrection, but truly, unequivocally, eternally dead. She knows she’s dead because Roman told her. And why would he lie when he is dying too?

    And it could be all his if he only married a woman he had never met. Jack Tanner had drifted from job to job. A natural loner, the last thing he ever expected was to end up married to a stranger and owning a beautiful valley. And now, just as he was beginning to put down roots for the first time in his life, someone wanted to take it all away from him. He’d die before he let that happen. Mail-order bride, Jenny O’Neil was coming west to marry Nathanial Parker only to find out he had been murdered. And here was this tall cowboy telling her that Nathanial had left his valley to them. But only if they married. A business arrangement, Mr. Tanner called it. Not a true marriage. But what choice did she have? Penniless, no home to go back to, alone in a different world. She had already committed herself to marry a stranger. Although, she had never imagined marrying a man like this. Tall, rough around the edges, with eyes that touched her soul. Someone has killed and would try to kill again to get their valley. Struggling together, the two of them will fight for what is theirs. All the while, growing closer. Both of them wanting more than a cold business arrangement. Both of them coming to want a true marriage.

    By this time, most of the Kiowa bands have been pushed west by the Lakota, who are on the move southward from the Great Lakes region. These invaders from the north want the game-rich, lush pasture lands of the territory for themselves. However, one small Kiowa band is determined to remain in their early homelands in the region of what will be one day known as eastern South Dakota. These two enemy tribes are brought face-to-face through the vision of a young Kiowa medicine man. Sky Dancer, a beautiful, Kiowa widow, and proud Lakota warrior, Dark Horse, are forced to marry in order to create an alliance between their peoples. Right from the beginning they clash in a test of wills, loathing each other on sight, making a happy marriage seem out of the question. Will the sacrifice that is asked of them save their tribes? Can these two enemies overcome their initial hatred to find love in unlikely place or will distrust keep them from the reward they both crave?

    A shameless, foxy spinster, who is terrified of the prospect of marriage. But there is one thing she absolutely must achieve this Season: find a suitable gentleman for her younger sister. And keep her away from rakes.The gossip columns are wrong. Isaac Brown, the Duke of Gouldsmith, is not looking to get married. Infamous for his rakish ways, the secret to his heart lies in his past—a past no one can ever know. After he asks Eleanor for a dance, he never expected to make a devilish deal with her: pretend to be courting to escape gossip.Eleanor knows rakes are only trouble. Trouble she must stay away from, if she wants to salvage her already damaged reputation. But as her lips touch Isaac's, her hatred turns into a blossoming love with no salvation...*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Deal with the Rakish Duke is the novel for you.Get "A Deal with the Rakish Duke" today to discover Sally's splendid new story and find out how to get the 2nd free part of the series!

    She can’t trust me. But we’re in this together now. I thought the hardest part was to get my hands on her—but I was wrong. Riley is too smart for her own good and she doesn’t adapt well to the victim role. But what kind of game is she playing? Why can’t I get her out of my head? She’s mine now, but not forever. I have to get her ready and make sure she understands what’s at stake.Then, I will have to let her go.And this is where it gets truly complicated…

    Now it’s her turn and nothing is falling into place. Her daughter is marrying and moving away. Her husband is self-absorbed and callous. Her friends are preoccupied with their lives. This is not what she’s bargained for. Can daydreaming about her sexy Italian co-worker help her escape the disappointment? Walter Baptiste’s job is in jeopardy and he’s bored at home. He’s found an acceptable outlet and she’s half his age and twice as fun. Playing house is the distraction he needs until the reality turns out to be more than he’s bargained for. While Walter’s house of lies crumbles, can Tracy find the courage to follow her instincts and put her life back together?

    It contains some dark themes that may be triggering for some readers.

    Honestly, I was just looking for a good time. I never expected things to turn out like this – so hot – so wild – so irresistible. Come on, can you really blame me for saying yes. With his devilish smile, roguish good looks, and authoritative demeanor. But it was more than that, too. There was this chemistry between us – a thickening in the air. And sure, it started in the bedroom. You don’t think straight when clothes are flying all over. You don’t think straight when a handsome stranger is playing you like a violin. But this was an agreement, so this fairy-tale will come to an end. So, yeah, I got engaged to this devil and maybe I’m selling my soul. And although this isn’t forever, at least I’ll have one hell of a time doing it. Or will this take an unexpected turn for the better? If you love a heart-warming strangers-to-lovers small-town romance full of love, emotion, and heat, then scroll up and 1-Click today! Get ready to spend time with this cocky alpha who will ensure a night of page-turning passion. Of course, this stand-alone has no cheating or cliff-hangers, and has a guaranteed HEA (happily ever after)!

    He's a taken man, so no amount of flirting will ignite the flame simmering between them. Mallory never hangs her washing on another person's line... not even if it belongs to a man. With magic tingling in the air, can Wesley show her all good things come in threes... including relationships? Christmas Trio is a short MMF story that will warm you better than hot cocoa on a cool winter's night.