Another in the Vows series, in which widow Rebekah is approached by widower Joshua to marry him. He needs someone to take care of his three children aAnother in the Vows series, in which widow Rebekah is approached by widower Joshua to marry him. He needs someone to take care of his three children and he knows she needs help caring for her toddler son and the new baby she is carrying.
But can she love him after having endured assaults from her first husband? Can he love her after vowing he would always love his first wife? And what about the children? Will they accept each other and the new family that Joshua and Rebekah will create?...more
Widow Layla McCarthy is blown away when she bumps into contractor Kane Fortune at the day care center where her daughter and his nephew are being careWidow Layla McCarthy is blown away when she bumps into contractor Kane Fortune at the day care center where her daughter and his nephew are being cared for. But she's fearful of opening her heart to another man and she's heard his a no-commitment guy, so why bother? Too bad that he isn't so hesitant to get to know her.
All of which is helped along when little Erin starts calling him Dada. But fears get in the way and look like they are going to win the day until Layla learns that Kane is flying home to New York. Does this mean she's lost her chance to be loved again?
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Widow Layla McCarthy is blown away when she bumps into contractor Kane Fortune at the day care center where her daughter and his nephew are being cared for. But she's fearful of opening her heart to another man and she's heard his a no-commitment guy, so why bother? Too bad that he isn't so hesitant to get to know her.
All of which is helped along when little Erin starts calling him Dada. But fears get in the way and look like they are going to win the day until Layla learns that Kane is flying home to New York. Does this mean she's lost her chance to be loved again?...more
One of the titles in The Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series, in which Audy Briscoe is the bad boy of the Briscoe brothers and still doing his bull ridiOne of the titles in The Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series, in which Audy Briscoe is the bad boy of the Briscoe brothers and still doing his bull riding thing. Brooke Young is far more serious as she raises her little sister following the death of their parents. She's now working in the hair salon run by her grandmother and mother.
What a shock for both Audy and Brooke when their best friends died and left them as co-guardians of their baby daughter! Such responsibility requires that Audy and Brooke work together, even when they can't seem to stand each other. Or is that the real reason for the tension that hikes up to gargantuan proportions when they are in the same room, within touching distance of each other?
Neither wants to admit their true feelings as they care for little Joy, but it's clear to everyone else in little Garrison, Texas. How long will it be before they acknowledge how they feel and what they should do about it?
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One of the titles in The Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series, in which Audy Briscoe is the bad boy of the Briscoe brothers and still doing his bull riding thing. Brooke Young is far more serious as she raises her little sister following the death of their parents. She's now working in the hair salon run by her grandmother and mother.
What a shock for both Audy and Brooke when their best friends died and left them as co-guardians of their baby daughter! Such responsibility requires that Audy and Brooke work together, even when they can't seem to stand each other. Or is that the real reason for the tension that hikes up to gargantuan proportions when they are in the same room, within touching distance of each other?
Neither wants to admit their true feelings as they care for little Joy, but it's clear to everyone else in little Garrison, Texas. How long will it be before they acknowledge how they feel and what they should do about it?...more
Another in the Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune series, in which Brady Fortune becomes guardian to a pair of rambunctious 4 year old twins. He's oAnother in the Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune series, in which Brady Fortune becomes guardian to a pair of rambunctious 4 year old twins. He's out of his depth handling children, so he desperately hires a nanny--actually, lots of them, but most don't last the weekend--after he moves to Rambling Rose, after giving up managing his job and the boys in his home in New York.
Harper Radcliffe is a nanny from heaven, but how she ends up working for him covers a secret she's intent on keeping to herself.
The boys quickly fall in love with her, as does Brady, but Harper has no intention of following her heart when it reminds her too much of what her former boss tried with her. But when his soon-to-be-ex-wife spills the beans at an Easter gathering the hotel, Harper has no choice. She has to leave, only to receive a phone call from one of the boys that they are at the hospital and Brady needs her. What can she do but check to see what horrible thing must have happened?
What occurs thereafter makes for a fitting end to a great little tale.
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Another in the Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune series, in which Brady Fortune becomes guardian to a pair of rambunctious 4 year old twins. He's out of his depth handling children, so he desperately hires a nanny--actually, lots of them, but most don't last the weekend--after he moves to Rambling Rose, after giving up managing his job and the boys in his home in New York.
Harper Radcliffe is a nanny from heaven, but how she ends up working for him covers a secret she's intent on keeping to herself.
The boys quickly fall in love with her, as does Brady, but Harper has no intention of following her heart when it reminds her too much of what her former boss tried with her. But when his soon-to-be-ex-wife spills the beans at an Easter gathering the hotel, Harper has no choice. She has to leave, only to receive a phone call from one of the boys that they are at the hospital and Brady needs her. What can she do but check to see what horrible thing must have happened?
What occurs thereafter makes for a fitting end to a great little tale....more
Another in the Bachelor Cowboys series, in which firefighter Colton Cassidy is harboring a secret after finding a lighter in the basement of the burneAnother in the Bachelor Cowboys series, in which firefighter Colton Cassidy is harboring a secret after finding a lighter in the basement of the burned out building that used to be his family home. Helping the people burned in the fire, including his twin brother, is the new ER doctor, Olivia/Livvy Lemmon. But Colton isn't interested in getting to know her better, nor is she interested either. Not after having escaped a two-long engagement to neurosurgeon, Steven, who makes the mistake of continually contacting her, her father and her grandfather.
Just about the time when Livvy is coming to terms with who she is and what she wants, other complications emerge, including what's going on between his grandmother and her grandfather. A romance among those with white hair? It's about time, but will they finally get together after circling each other for years?
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Another in the Bachelor Cowboys series, in which firefighter Colton Cassidy is harboring a secret after finding a lighter in the basement of the burned out building that used to be his family home. Helping the people burned in the fire, including his twin brother, is the new ER doctor, Olivia/Livvy Lemmon. But Colton isn't interested in getting to know her better, nor is she interested either. Not after having escaped a two-long engagement to neurosurgeon, Steven, who makes the mistake of continually contacting her, her father and her grandfather.
Just about the time when Livvy is coming to terms with who she is and what she wants, other complications emerge, including what's going on between his grandmother and her grandfather. A romance among those with white hair? It's about time, but will they finally get together after circling each other for years?...more
First in the Smoky Mountain First Responders series, in which Deputy Jonathan Maxwell prefers to work as a detective in order to have more time with hFirst in the Smoky Mountain First Responders series, in which Deputy Jonathan Maxwell prefers to work as a detective in order to have more time with his young daughters as he helps them navigate life without their mother.
The new director of the local community center is Brooke Novak, a single mother with a teenage son, whom Jonathan suspects might be involved in a fake ID scam that seems to be occurring in the community center. Brooke wants the investigation resolved quickly, so that her job--currently only for 6 months--isn't ended before it really begins. After all, she's promised her son that he will graduate from the local high school after too many previous moves.
When Brooke and Jonathan work together to catch whoever is making and selling the fake IDs, they discover what neither expected--the promise of a second chance at love. But do they recognize it and when they do, will they jump at the opportunity? Particularly, when trust is not something Brooke has a lot of when it comes to men. Perhaps the Matchmaking Mimosas will help.
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First in the Smoky Mountain First Responders series, in which Deputy Jonathan Maxwell prefers to work as a detective in order to have more time with his young daughters as he helps them navigate life without their mother.
The new director of the local community center is Brooke Novak, a single mother with a teenage son, whom Jonathan suspects might be involved in a fake ID scam that seems to be occurring in the community center. Brooke wants the investigation resolved quickly, so that her job--currently only for 6 months--isn't ended before it really begins. After all, she's promised her son that he will graduate from the local high school after too many previous moves.
When Brooke and Jonathan work together to catch whoever is making and selling the fake IDs, they discover what neither expected--the promise of a second chance at love. But do they recognize it and when they do, will they jump at the opportunity? Particularly, when trust is not something Brooke has a lot of when it comes to men. Perhaps the Matchmaking Mimosas will help....more
Another in the Copper River: Desire series. Who would have guessed that two different ads in the paper would result in the arrival of a young woman wiAnother in the Copper River: Desire series. Who would have guessed that two different ads in the paper would result in the arrival of a young woman with a child not her own at the doorstep of wealthy Joshua Grayson's ranch house? Certainly not him. It was all his father's doing--until Joshua also posted an ad.
And Danielle Kelly saw it for what it was: an escape from a bad situation and one that she didn't want for the baby she now cared for: her half-brother. But can she convince Joshua that she's willing to go through with the lies he has perpetrated on his father, if only to teach him a lesson?
His family is so nice. And she is without one. So, what's going to happen now?...more
Another in the K-9 Companions series, in which Emily Carver depends on her service dog to manage her anxiety following the death of her toddler and heAnother in the K-9 Companions series, in which Emily Carver depends on her service dog to manage her anxiety following the death of her toddler and her husband in a fire that Emily is certain she was at fault. When she ends up agreeing to tutor the school handyman, Dev McCarthy's, son, she fights against getting close to them. And Dev harbors a secret of his own, one he is sure would dismay Emily, a reading teacher. Dev can barely read above the 2nd grade level and his inability to help his son plagues him and the child.
Can Emily and Dev each tackle the secrets that hold them back or will they forever be separated when what each wants it to be together?...more
Another in the Vows series, in which Zelda Lane has to go home to the town she vowed never to revisit to clear up the estate her late mother left her.Another in the Vows series, in which Zelda Lane has to go home to the town she vowed never to revisit to clear up the estate her late mother left her. Making matters worse is the lawyer Zelda's mom chose: Taylor Matthews, Zelda's love from years earlier.
But Taylor remains plagued by how his first wife died and is determined not to get caught up in any kind of relationship with Zelda, no matter how much his heart wants that again. Even after his young daughter thinks Zelda is terrific.
How will this all turn out? Will Zelda stick it out for a year, as the will requires or will she cut and run back to LA to her job with a high-powered entertainment lawyer? Or might Taylor relocate there?...more
First in the new A Ranch to Call Home series, in which horse trainer Mateo Pavlic wants to regain control of the ranch land owned by the man he thoughFirst in the new A Ranch to Call Home series, in which horse trainer Mateo Pavlic wants to regain control of the ranch land owned by the man he thought of as his father until he was told that was not the case. But his father has sold the land to his nearest neighbor, which means that Haley Jansson and father now own the property. If only Mateo can convince Haley and Knut, but especially Haley, to let him buy it back. After all, now he has the money to do so, but he's been gone 12 years and she's never forgiven him for deserting her without an explanation back when he was 18.
Haley is conflicted about allowing her heart (but not her head) to dictate how she feels about Mateo, especially now that she has a baby who has already captured Mateo's heart.
So, how is this all going to work out? She has to learn to trust again, but does she have the courage to do so? And, how can Mateo help her to take that big step when the baby's father killed her ability to trust any man other than her father?
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First in the new A Ranch to Call Home series, in which horse trainer Mateo Pavlic wants to regain control of the ranch land owned by the man he thought of as his father until he was told that was not the case. But his father has sold the land to his nearest neighbor, which means that Haley Jansson and father now own the property. If only Mateo can convince Haley and Knut, but especially Haley, to let him buy it back. After all, now he has the money to do so, but he's been gone 12 years and she's never forgiven him for deserting her without an explanation back when he was 18.
Haley is conflicted about allowing her heart (but not her head) to dictate how she feels about Mateo, especially now that she has a baby who has already captured Mateo's heart.
So, how is this all going to work out? She has to learn to trust again, but does she have the courage to do so? And, how can Mateo help her to take that big step when the baby's father killed her ability to trust any man other than her father?...more
A thriller that links actions occurring in Iraq, Canada, California, DC and other settings as a visit by the Pope to the US becomes the setting for whA thriller that links actions occurring in Iraq, Canada, California, DC and other settings as a visit by the Pope to the US becomes the setting for what could be a world-wracking tragedy. But how are all those disparate characters connected? Only a grief-wracked RCMP becomes the link when he refuses to give up trying to find out why a family died in a Montana river while camping. His insistence on discerning whether it was an accident or murder pushes him to keep going when others have given up. As the clues begin to be revealed, a kidnapped child and his anguished mother also draw the police officer closer, but will any of them survive what may take only six seconds to wreak havoc unimagined?...more
Another of the Blackwell Belles series, in which former Belle Iris Blackwell takes a job refurbishing an old RV for the father of rancher Shane HollowAnother of the Blackwell Belles series, in which former Belle Iris Blackwell takes a job refurbishing an old RV for the father of rancher Shane Holloway. Iris soon becomes involved with the three children Shane is now parenting after the deaths of his older brother and sister-in-law. In doing so, she also finds herself wanting what Shane has--a family. But Iris is not capable of love, or so she thinks.
The question then becomes, can Shane convince her otherwise? Or will the unexpected arrival of Big E and Iris' mother ruin Shane's plans?...more
Another in the Fortunes of Prospect series, in which Faye Parker agrees to assist when LA chef Brian Caruso arrives to do a cooking competition show tAnother in the Fortunes of Prospect series, in which Faye Parker agrees to assist when LA chef Brian Caruso arrives to do a cooking competition show to enhance the already-famous reputation of the late Sadie, the Cookie lady.
Faye immediately connects with Brian's teen-age daughter, but getting involved with him can only bring on heartache. After all, she doesn't plan to leave Prospect, CO and the restaurant her grandparents have owned for years and that she runs, and Brian is an LA chef and fully intends to go back there after the judging is done and film of the contest is in the can.
Trouble is, all isn't well when Brian and Gemma leave Prospect. Not for them or for Faye, who can't seem to get them out of her head or heart. What to do now?...more
A nightmare every parent fears is the heart of a story that includes political craziness similar to what has been occurring in recent years. Crack newA nightmare every parent fears is the heart of a story that includes political craziness similar to what has been occurring in recent years. Crack news reporter Corina Corado can't believe that her son, adopted privately six years earlier, is missing and none of the scores of police seem to be able to find him.
But as threads of clues slowly emerge, the reader learns how dangerous it can be to come close to kidnappers and their victims and how easily a rescue can become a tragedy.
I couldn't put this book down. It captured my interest from first word to last....more
How to describe a woman who is the product of an AI genius? Creepy, not really, because Julia's built to be unable to hurt others and--more to the poiHow to describe a woman who is the product of an AI genius? Creepy, not really, because Julia's built to be unable to hurt others and--more to the point--she's created to be the perfect match to Josh, the latest bachelor seeking love on the TV show "The Proposal."
How close to reality this tale is can't be overemphasized, with references to the show that serves as the pattern for what is described in the book, for references to the pandemic, for references to people who fear and hate (and act on said hate) for persons/things unlike them.
But what saves Julia? The baby she births, a baby revealed to be the granddaughter of the creepy man who makes dog food out of what's left of slain animals.
A first novel sure to garner attention for the author. I wonder what she'll write next....more
Fighting against a drug cartel isn't easy, as evidenced by what happened to Cash Meyer's brother. But that doesn't stop him from attempting to help ElFighting against a drug cartel isn't easy, as evidenced by what happened to Cash Meyer's brother. But that doesn't stop him from attempting to help Elena Navarro when she insists on going after the criminals who have kidnapped her 8-year-old brother and tried to destroy their little New Mexico town.
Trouble is, it's not just getting Daniel back that becomes Cash's duty. It's also rescueing Elena and taking down the cartel. Can he do it? Not alone, surely....more
Another in the Butternut Amish B&B series, in which pilot Hazel Dobbs is on a much-needed vacation prior to taking the job she's been dreaming about fAnother in the Butternut Amish B&B series, in which pilot Hazel Dobbs is on a much-needed vacation prior to taking the job she's been dreaming about for 15 years. Landscaper Joe Carter meets her while working at the B&B and soon finds him dreaming about Hazel, but she isn't interested in being a stay-at-home mom now that her daughter is off to college.
But 4-year-old Lottie, Joe's daughter, needs a mother and Hazel would love to be that person for her. If only she could.
Trouble is, Joe is interested in finding the woman who gave him up as a newborn, a 16-year-old Amish girl whose parents don't want her to ruin her life by keeping the baby boy she's given birth to. But how will she react when Joe confronts her? He wants all to be good, but will it be? The woman's husband isn't happy. Will he prevent Joe from coming into their home and opening up what is sure to be a can of relationship worms that no one expects?
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Another in the Butternut Amish B&B series, in which pilot Hazel Dobbs is on a much-needed vacation prior to taking the job she's been dreaming about for 15 years. Landscaper Joe Carter meets her while working at the B&B and soon finds him dreaming about Hazel, but she isn't interested in being a stay-at-home mom now that her daughter is off to college.
But 4-year-old Lottie, Joe's daughter, needs a mother and Hazel would love to be that person for her. If only she could.
Trouble is, Joe is interested in finding the woman who gave him up as a newborn, a 16-year-old Amish girl whose parents don't want her to ruin her life by keeping the baby boy she's given birth to. But how will she react when Joe confronts her? He wants all to be good, but will it be? The woman's husband isn't happy. Will he prevent Joe from coming into their home and opening up what is sure to be a can of relationship worms that no one expects?...more
Deputy sheriff Lacey Nash is home from military deployments and is eager to reconnect with her 9-year-old daughter who's been cared for by her ex-husbDeputy sheriff Lacey Nash is home from military deployments and is eager to reconnect with her 9-year-old daughter who's been cared for by her ex-husband and his new wife. Also in town is rancher Caleb Sloan, but neither he nor Lacey wants the involvement of a committed relationship. Each harbors fears about losing their respective hearts to someone who will hurt them when they leave.
Not that Aspen, Lacey's daughter, thinks the same. She adores Caleb who is helping her to get ready for a rodeo experience, something her father doesn't approve of. But can Lacey stand up to her ex? Will she, for Aspen?
And will she give herself and Caleb another chance? Then there's his mother, long estranged from him and his brothers. What's she going to do now that she's back in town, too?...more
Another in the Blackwell Belles series in which trust (or its absence) and lies play a big role in creating numerous misunderstandings between businesAnother in the Blackwell Belles series in which trust (or its absence) and lies play a big role in creating numerous misunderstandings between business opponents (and workers) and family members, too.
Then there's Big E and his intention to bring his nieces together when they haven't been for years, and for good measure.
What remains to be seen is who wins and who loses as the tangled webs of misunderstandings and hurt feelings predominate....more
Another in the Teacher Project series, in which sheriff Aida Weston is roped into assisting PE teacher Tate Ryman when he reluctantly agrees to coach Another in the Teacher Project series, in which sheriff Aida Weston is roped into assisting PE teacher Tate Ryman when he reluctantly agrees to coach a soccer team comprised of a small group of international students who love soccer and are good at it but are teamed with another crew of local students who really know little about soccer.
When the slapdash team actually wins their first game, hope springs high in town that their previous soccer star (Aida) might actually pull off a miracle and help them continue to win, which they do, even as Tate's attraction to Aida is finally acknowledged by her, but kept secret (so they think) from the rest of town.
Then a local matriarch invites outsiders to observe the final game of the season and all of Aida's nightmares about what happened to her years earlier come roaring back. Tate isn't sure he can coach the team to success without his three best players who suddenly disappear. Can he find where they went? Have they joined Aida in staying away from the game? And Tate?
Great tale for any season, but especially when soccer teams fill local parks....more
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