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
Librarian Rorie Campbell can't imagine herself on a ranch until she is forced to stay several days with Clay Franklin and ends up helping him when oneLibrarian Rorie Campbell can't imagine herself on a ranch until she is forced to stay several days with Clay Franklin and ends up helping him when one of his prize standardbred mares gives birth to a beautiful foal. Turns out, he registers the foal as hers, but Rorie can't imagine how she's going to get over Clay, even knowing he's going to be married to a nearby rancher.
Clay, too, is knocked for a loop when Rorie shows up and finally concludes that the woman he thought he would spend his life with isn't the one he loves. But Rorie is a city girl. How could she ever be comfortable on his ranch so far from the sites and sounds of San Francisco?
What will have to happen for each of them to get their hearts in synch again?...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 Cowboy Academy series, in which Bess Glover isn't sure she can keep the family ranch now that she can't manage it by herself and her grAnother in the Cowboy Academy series, in which Bess Glover isn't sure she can keep the family ranch now that she can't manage it by herself and her grandfather is too fragile to help. When Griff Malone offers to help her, she turns him down re: the ranch but does agree to allow him to help her with the high school rodeo team that she runs in the summer. Doing so also regenerates Bess' feelings for Griff, but she fears that their friendly bickering and mad-good kisses can't go any further. After all, Griff let her down back in high school. Can she really trust that he won't do so again, even after she learns why he did so?...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
First in the Lake in the Clouds series, in which elder brother, Jake Prentice, quits his job and hides out in Colorado, unbeknownst to his mother and First in the Lake in the Clouds series, in which elder brother, Jake Prentice, quits his job and hides out in Colorado, unbeknownst to his mother and aunt who are already there, planning to renovate a property in serious need of rehabbing.
When Jake learns that the woman who had been one of his best subordinates at the firm he'd quit, he invites her to dinner to find out what she's been doing since he had to fire her!
What follows is what has to be known as the reestablishment of family ties that have been frayed are close to being broken for good among the Prentice siblings and their mother. But it takes a Sound of Music tour for mother and sister and the spousal abuse of youngest daughter in the family to create what becomes a fight on the lawn that brings things to a head.
Too bad Jake jumps the gun and Genevieve has to turn down his proposal to run away with him when she knows that what she wants is family and he's running away from those ties that have held him down for so long. How will this get fixed? Read to find out. Can't wait for the next installment....more
First in the Rocking Chair Ranch series, in which rodeo cowboy Everett Owens is torn between continuing his rodeo career and staying with his elderly First in the Rocking Chair Ranch series, in which rodeo cowboy Everett Owens is torn between continuing his rodeo career and staying with his elderly grandfather and helping him bring the horse breeding business back to its former glory--or sell the horses and the ranch and put his grandfather in a home for the elderly. Not something the old man wants or the many friends who've been helping him in Everett's absence.
When Everett encounters Macy Sommers, widowed former friend of Everett's best rodeo buddy, and her young son, he begins to develop other reasons for sticking around, but will Macy have him when misunderstandings have prevented them from really talking about what happened years earlier after her husband died in the car accident that Everett had witnessed? And what about his grandfather? Is there no way for him to avoid going into a nursing home? Hopefully, the rest of the series will answer that question at the Rocking Chair Ranch......more
First in the Silver Stars of Montana series, in which Molly Lockhart has come to town to find out why her father (estranged from her for years) has beFirst in the Silver Stars of Montana series, in which Molly Lockhart has come to town to find out why her father (estranged from her for years) has been murdered. When Sheriff Brandt Parker tries to get her to back off, he soon realizes that's not going to happen, particularly after an insurance adjuster shows up, soon followed by a woman who claims to be able to connect with the dead. Are they legit or do they want the million dollars that is linked to the ventriloquist dummy used by Molly's father when he was on stage?
How this all works out provides more than enough danger for Molly when it's clear that her grandparents aren't happy to see her either. Are they also involved and if so, how? More importantly, why?...more
First in the Blackwell Belles series, in which rodeo figures big in this tale of former stunt rider Maggie Blackwell and her best friend, Clem Coogan.First in the Blackwell Belles series, in which rodeo figures big in this tale of former stunt rider Maggie Blackwell and her best friend, Clem Coogan. But when Clem suffers a concussion attempting to protect Maggie from a rodeo bull, he opens his mouth and states what he's been feeling for years--that he loves Maggie and wants to marry her.
Maggie is a commitment-phobe of the first rank, not least because of what happened to her when she was one of the Blackwell Belles. But the doctor says to go along with Clem until he's recovered, so she doesn't rock that particular boat until she learns that Clem has figured out early in his recovery that what he said might scare her away and ruin their best friends vibe.
How can Clem convince her, and will she really run when he impetuously bids to buy a ranch in order to settle down? Big E (from a previous Blackwell series) has something to say about all this, but this may be even bigger than he can manage. Or is it?...more
First in the Home to Maple Glen series, in which Maura Stuart and her twin, Maddy, have several decisions to make, at least one of which involves the First in the Home to Maple Glen series, in which Maura Stuart and her twin, Maddy, have several decisions to make, at least one of which involves the next-door neighbor, Theo Danby, who has inherited the place from his late aunt and uncle. Much depends on whether he can find proof that the loan his uncle provided the twins' late father has been paid and if not, what to do about it? He can't afford to simply write off the loan. But he also knows that the twins aren't in a position to pay it off quickly.
Then there's the growing attraction (again) between Maura and Theo, and what Maddy's going to do when her high school heartthrob also comes back to town. Sounds like a set-up for more titles to come in this new series......more
Another in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series, in which Eloise Green is home helping her grandfather with his florist shop and also helping her twoAnother in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series, in which Eloise Green is home helping her grandfather with his florist shop and also helping her two children get over the jailing of her ex-husband after he swindled money from clients and was caught with a mistress. A real jerk, to be sure. Mike Woodard, EMT, is at home on leave from his previous job, to help his father after a health scare. He's thrilled that Eloise is home, because they were a couple in high school, but she's not so happy, given how their previous relationship had been destroyed by his actions and her reactions.
But when Eloise's ex-husband gets out of jail early and shows up (to her children's joy but not hers), she begins to realize how differently Mike lives his life when compared to her ex. Will this mean she can forgive and be friends or maybe even more than friends with Mike? He hopes so, but isn't sure it's possible, especially after a man-to-man talk with Eloise's six-year-old son. Now what?...more
Another in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which nearby rancher Levi Granger is deadset on allowing a road to be run through his property because thAnother in the Four Corners Ranch series, in which nearby rancher Levi Granger is deadset on allowing a road to be run through his property because the four Sullivan women want him to bypass the local town so that people can reach their store easier.
Quinn Sullivan, however, is determined to convince Levi to give her and her sisters what they need. But her offer to "help" him out in exchange for that new road backfires when he begins to share with her why he's so against what she wants and the crush she thought she was over (from age 14) comes back with a vengeance that means she doesn't want to be a virgin anymore.
But will Levi change his mind about that road and will Quinn finally learn not to be so pointy with people in opposition to her?...more
Another in the Cowboy Brothers in Arms series, in which youngest brother, Air Force pilot Blue Donnelly is nursing oh so many aches and pains after hiAnother in the Cowboy Brothers in Arms series, in which youngest brother, Air Force pilot Blue Donnelly is nursing oh so many aches and pains after his F-22 crash-lands. While recuperating at home, he keeps encountering horse whisperer Marin Calloway, who is hired by Blue's brother to come to the ranch to work with several rescued horses who have been badly abused.
While there, 6-year-old Leo, ward of Marin's, seems to be helping Blue come to terms with what his life might be like while he's trying to heal, but when the little boy's bio-father shows up on the scene demanding to meet with the boy and maybe even take custody of him, both Marin and Blue fight back. The problem is, who's going to win that battle? Especially after Leo runs away after making clear that he doesn't want to leave the ranch.
Great characters, great love scenes. What's next for these brothers?...more
Another in the A Ranch to Call Home series, in which Hawk Blackstone is having trouble managing his ranch and horse and cattle breeding business untilAnother in the A Ranch to Call Home series, in which Hawk Blackstone is having trouble managing his ranch and horse and cattle breeding business until Grace Jansson, lately a lawyer but now running a B&B in the neighboring house that used to be Hawk's home, agrees to help watch Hawk's twin boys a couple of days a week.
When she also buys a stud horse that will help Hawk, he has to make her a partner in his business, when what he really wants is for her to be his wife and mother to his boys. The boys want that, too, but none of that can happen until and unless Hawk and Grace figure out a way to make a go of things.
Trouble is, adult fears tend to get in the way. So the question becomes, what's going to push them off their stubborn decisions to remain only friends and business partners? Great story....more
Another in the Montana Carters series, in which rancher Bryce Carter is desperate for help and hires Carrie Rizzo as a nanny while she recovers from aAnother in the Montana Carters series, in which rancher Bryce Carter is desperate for help and hires Carrie Rizzo as a nanny while she recovers from a barrel racing issue that has kept her off the rodeo competition.
Carrie falls for his kids almost immediately, and Bryce feels better too, but is determined not to fall for her. No more pain, not like what happened after his late wife died. He has to protect his heart from further commitment, even though doing so seems not to have worked as well for his children.
Carrie, too, is fearful of falling in love again. Instead, she decides to finally act on her preference for staying in the rodeo game and buying a small farm for herself in spite of her parents' expectations that she will move back home and eventually take over from her family's construction business. Trouble is, her parents don't know that yet. How will they react when she finally stands up to them? Can she do that? Will she? And if she does, will she also admit her feelings for Bryce and his children?...more
First in The Teacher Project series, which promises to be a fun read. At least this first installment was. Anyone who has been a teacher or been arounFirst in The Teacher Project series, which promises to be a fun read. At least this first installment was. Anyone who has been a teacher or been around one or more of them will empathize with what these five teachers confront when hired to re-open a rural school that's been closed for three years of online existence only. The hilarity of their confrontations with the distrustful townspeople is laugh out loud funny.
Lead teacher is Willa Marshall who gets her first shock when the boy she crushed on in high school turns out to be the most prominent rancher in the area and the one who has been adamant about opening the school so that his daughter could succeed. Colter Wayne is thrilled to see Willa again; not exactly her reaction to him! But will time and her desire to bring the school to life for the 30 students using it change her view of Colter? And will the townspeople who distrust the teachers sufficiently to shut down the school?
A great series start to what I'm really looking forward to reading as each new installment comes out. ...more
Another in the Gold Valley Vineyards series, in which Creed Cooper and Wren Maxfield can't be in the same room without hating each other. But is it reAnother in the Gold Valley Vineyards series, in which Creed Cooper and Wren Maxfield can't be in the same room without hating each other. But is it really hate or something else?
And when that something else results in a pregnancy neither was looking for, what is going to happen next? After all, Creed did that before and has regretted never getting a chance to help raise the boy that resulted. Then there's Wren. Now that she's pregnant, she's going to be a mother, but does she want to be a wife, too? Especially to the man who makes her so mad whenever he's within touching range or her arms and her heart?...more
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