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Five Charleston women desperate for marriage minded men and the chance to rebuild their lives after the Civil War answer an ad in the Grooms Gazette. Charity Kingston has to get out of Charleston or face life working in a brothel. But the past follows her to Angel Creek, Montana, revealing her Irish temper and the brothel owner’s demand for payment of her debt.

Nothing says bad judgement like trying to prove a superstition true… In the heart of Cupid, Texas, where love and whimsy entwine, Taylor Braxton and her daring friends embark on a playful quest to test the age-old Cupid superstition on Valentine’s Day. Fueled by laughter and a few bottles of wine, Taylor sheds inhibitions and embraces the daring notion that love might just be an arrow away. Sheriff Ryan Jones, accustomed to quirky calls in the peculiar town of Cupid, never anticipates a midnight encounter with the enchanting Taylor Braxton—stripped of inhibitions and challenging fate ...

Can a Matchmaking Ghost Heal Two Broken Hearts? Tanner Burnett served his country well in the Iraq War. Now he’s returned home with a badass case of posttraumatic challenges. The least little noise has him taking cover. So when a ghost starts talking to him, he thinks she’s just another PTSD hallucination. After graduating culinary school in Boulder, Colorado, Emily Young became the newest rising star in the world of the culinary arts. Yet, two years after her husband’s death, his memory still haunts her. Needing a fresh start, she takes a job at the Burnett Ranch in Texas. Only ...

Bad Girls Have More Fun Unjustifiably branded scandalous by the newspaper society columnist, Sadie King tries to embrace her new identity to show society she is above such piddly gossip. She will wear her "bad girl" badge with pride, chin held high. At least until young businessman Levi Griffin decides to see just how salacious she really is. Since rescuing a naked Sadie from a vicious prank, Levi Griffin hasn't been the same. The woman is tempting and he can’t seem to walk away from her innocent smile and bewitching eyes. His mother, the local gossip writer, continuously berates the ...

They Always Get Their Man! In 1880 Zenith Texas, the McKenzie sisters, Meg, Annabelle and Ruby find themselves penniless after the death of their father. When the bank threatens foreclosure, the women realize they need a way to support themselves. They have three options; marriage, women’s work or… following in their papa’s footstep. “Desperate" is a sweet historical western romance novel of 34,000 words. The kick off book of the Lipstick and Lead series.

Some Husbands Just Won’t Die On the brink of losing everything, Dora Tennyson learns her dead husband is alive and well in Fort Worth. And married. Determined to capture the man who stole her inheritance, she becomes a bounty hunter. Only problem is three orphaned children and one gorgeous cowboy stand in her way. Jesse Moore vows revenge on the man who fatally poisoned his sister—Leo Tennyson…her husband. Raising his sister’s three children, he’s shocked when a woman shows up claiming to be Leo’s legal wife. Who will find Leo first, the betrayed bounty hunter or the enraged...

The Bad Boy Wants The Preacher’s Daughter…At Least For One Night "Oh no," she screeched trying to hide all her very nice curves that she obviously had kept hidden away all these years. "What are you doing here?" he asked stunned. With her hands shielding her body, she glared at him. "The same thing you're doing." Preacher’s daughter Chloe Kilian’s luck with men has been less than inspirational. One was a cheater, two thought they were God’s gift to women, three had Mother Separation anxiety, and four were chosen by her father. The odds were not in her favor of meeting Mr. Right. ...

Two worlds collide, when a conservative cowboy saves a zany journalist. In the heart of Cupid, Texas, where the clash between tradition and quirkiness is as fiery as love itself, an unlikely duo is about to rewrite the rules of romance. Meet Jim Lawrence, a rugged cowboy with a staunch disbelief in superstitions and a penchant for a black-and-white world. Forced into a bizarre bet that involves dancing around the Cupid Statue at midnight, he never imagined it would lead to saving a spirited journalist, Shadow Wilson. Shadow, on a mission to unravel the secrets of the fabled Cupid Statue, ...

In the Honeymoon Suite of Life, Love has Other Plans Dr. Noel Baker and Dr. Hannah Young share a deep, unshakable friendship bound by their love for medicine. But the unspoken attraction between them remains a line they're hesitant to cross. Noel carries the scars of his adoptive parents' professional rivalry that destroyed their personal lives. He's determined not to repeat their mistakes, especially with Hannah, who's become an essential part of his world. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Noel goes to visit his father for Christmas and proposes that Hannah pretends to be his ...

Love, Laughter and a Brush With the Law Embark on a whimsical journey with Meghan Scott, a school librarian with a penchant for breaking the rules. In a moment of daring, spurred on by her mischievous girlfriends, Meghan finds herself dancing au naturel around Cupid's fountain. Little does she know that this impulsive act will set off a chain of events, including a run-in with her past. Enter Max Vandenburg, a former professional football player, and Meghan's once-upon-a-time sweetheart. Shocked to witness Meghan's escapade, Max sees an opportunity to mend the heartbreak from seven years ...

A reluctant groom and a runaway bride… Beth Worthington finds herself racing from a wealthy older groom into the arms of a stranger when she defies an attempt by her father to marry her off. Instead, she takes matters into her own hands and agrees to become a mail-order bride with no intention of staying married to her unknown suitor. Ethan Fraser is shocked when he discovers his mother ordered him a bride. To save the innocent girl’s reputation, he goes through with the wedding. What he doesn’t expect is for his innocent bride to have plans of her own – that don’t happen to ...

Wade Ketchum is searching for his only surviving sibling when he finds a ready-made family. Rachel Cooke is stranded on the Oregon trail with three orphans and a rebellious sister, until gambler Wade Ketchum rescues them. The hardened cowboy is searching to find his long lost brother, is out of cash and has no time for a praying spinster. When Rachel runs out of options, she makes a deal. Wade must pretend to be her husband and help her reach Oregon. But somewhere along the trail, pretending becomes real. Can she help Wade realize that he still has a heart capable of love? What Reviewers ...

Second Chances at Love Can Be Deadly Heavily burdened with the responsibility of her sisters and her homestead, Meg McKenzie must dress in men’s clothing and take on a job as a bounty hunter. One last captured outlaw will pay off the farm, leaving her free to pursue her dream of becoming a dressmaker. Once again, the man who refused her marriage proposal stands in her way of happiness. In the small Texas town of Zenith, only Meg McKenzie could expose Sheriff Zach Gillespie and leave him vulnerable, naked and tied up. To keep her from getting too close to the truth, he must outmaneuver her...

Santa needs help delivering toys...Does he get more than he bargained for? Driven to find her perfect match, Brie Simpson sets out for Cupid, Texas to test the superstition of dancing naked around the statue to discover true love. Only, to learn destiny betrayed her when she gets handcuffed. Deputy Stephen Austin arrests anyone he catches doing the Cupid dance. With good reason he doesn’t believe in the magic of Cupid. When he finds himself in a jam, with no one to help plan the annual Christmas party, he’s forced to turn to the woman in handcuffs. Can Cupid bring two troubled souls ...

Can Cupid Cure Not Only a Disease, But a Heart as Well? In the quirky town of Cupid, where superstitions and secrets intertwine, Dr. Tempest Tangier, a no-nonsense veterinarian, finds herself on a collision course with Kyle Lawrence. Challenged to fulfill a daring bet involving dancing naked around the Cupid statue at midnight, Kyle is a man who scoffs at the notion of true love and has no time for forever after. Amidst the crazy eccentric town, life takes an unexpected turn when Tempest arrives to investigate a potential cattle epidemic. She quickly realizes Cupid’s mysteries hold more ...

Running Away Brought Her What She Wanted In a twist of love, Crystal's engagement takes a dark turn with her fiancé's deceit. Opting for independence, she embarks on a solo honeymoon, unaware of the chaos ahead. A chance meeting with her enigmatic cruise neighbor propels Crystal into emotional turmoil. Swearing off romance, she returns home, determined to redefine her life. Enter Tyler Nelson, a sharp attorney entangled in his billionaire friend's perplexing dealings. Unraveling a dubious business deal with the mysterious cruise companion, Tyler is incredulous. Crystal's relentless pursuit...

Determined Revenge or Reprieve? Hell hath no fury like a woman betrayed. After Hannah Williams is trained to be a bounty hunter, her first goal is to kill her stepfather and rescue all the girls from Mrs. Hutchin’s whorehouse. Knowing her life is in danger, she returns to Hide Town, Texas only to discover the handsome preacher who refused to help her, being beaten. Showing him mercy, she takes him to her hideout where she soon learns the preacher has secrets of his own. Deceived The bumbling female bounty hunter meets a dime novelist and does he have a story to tell. Escaping her ...

Scandal, schemes, and a battle for survival—being bad never felt so good. Labeled scandalous by the local newspaper, Sadie and her daring circle of friends wear the title like a badge of honor. In a world where expectations are stacked against them, they refuse to back down. With fierce determination and bold defiance, these women push the limits of propriety, facing off against contempt, societal oppression, and a ruthless gender war. But no rivalry is fiercer than the one they share with Nellie—an enemy who will stop at nothing to see them fall. As schemes unfold and tensions rise, ...

Scandal, Bigomy and Murder Recently married Layla Cuvier is awakened to the shocking news that her husband is murdered and she is not his only widow. It’s true, she hated Jean Cuvier who forced Layla’s father to sell his shipping company and sanctioned their marriage. There may be three Cuvier widows, but Layla is the suspected killer. Forced to turn to the man she blames for the sale of her father's shipping company, she must trust Drew Soulier, the best attorney in New Orleans. Layla knows Drew doubts her innocence and is only using her trial to further his political ambitions, yet ...

Can a Romance Writer Tame a Grumpy Cowboy? Grumpy cowboy Justin Burnett has built an emotional barrier around his heart. All he wants to do is work with the cattle, and yet his Aunt Rose has given him a special task – show a romance writer how a working ranch runs. Having her do the dirtiest jobs on the ranch should send her fleeing, but she's not falling for his tactics. She's doing research and he's part of the plan. Humiliated by her unscrupulous boss, Mandy Perez went from being a journalist to a successful romance author. Only problem is she doesn't believe in love. She's not even ...