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The moment for "I do" has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride - until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn't takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: a down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness. A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have.

Katie Winfield is pretty, privileged - and a complete disaster when it comes to the male species. Recently she accidentally-on-purpose had sex with her sister's soon-to-be ex-boyfriend, Liam. In a closet. At a Ladies' League function, no less! Determined to take charge of her romantic life, Katie accepts an invitation to join M&B - and draws a very naughty dare.

No-nonsense account executive Bianca St. James is determined to do what it takes to win the “summer of no sex” bet she’s made with her three best friends. She’s smart and capable and she always plays to win, but what Bianca doesn’t count on is her billionaire client being so fiendishly hot. Professional bull rider Tomaz Santos has been at loose ends since retiring from the rodeo circuit and returning home to Brazil to take over his family swimwear business. He’s learned the hard way how precious family is and he’s not taking anything for granted. Bianca is the woman this ...

It was supposed to be his twin brother, Cole, showcasing his craftsmanship on the popular cable TV show, but a sudden scheduling conflict thrusts Zack Bailey into the spotlight. Zack, typically averse to the glitz and glamour of television, yearns to swiftly conclude this unexpected TV stint and retreat back to his comfortable existence running a construction company. Megan Danbury, the charismatic host of 'Do It Herself,' is just as displeased to have the sullen carpenter on her set as he is to be there. From the moment their paths cross, they squabble like cats and dogs. Convinced their ...

After a nomadic childhood, dependable rancher, Caleb Sutton, loves his quiet, simple life in Kringle, Texas. That is until his footloose ex-fiancée, the only woman he’s ever loved blows back into town. Globe-trotting, freelance photographer, Ava Miller has come home for the holidays to help her parents with their animal rescue, but she’s not about to stay in Kringle, no matter how hot the old embers for salt-of-the-earth Caleb still burn. The town is too staid for her restless ways and nothing exciting ever happens here. Nothing that is, except spending time with Caleb. And when they ...

City Slickers Need Not Apply! Dan McClintock swapped out his cushy corporate job in Dallas for a rundown spread in Rascal, Texas—banking everything on making his dream of running a dude ranch come true. Too bad he’s in over his head until one cute, petite cowgirl shows up to apply for a position as a ranch hand. Farrier Raleigh Travers is tired of being turned down for jobs because she’s young, female and decidedly height challenged. She’s got a kid brother to feed and she needs work and she’s not about to take “no” for answer. But what she doesn’t counted on is the sexy ...

All Deannie Hollis had to do was woo and wed Brodie Trueblood to honor the promise she'd made her father. Regaining her birthright was all the feisty single gal had ever dreamed about. But never, in all those imaginings, had she considered what she would do if she actually fell in love with the sexy cowboy she had to marry - and couldn't keep! So, as the pianist played the wedding march for the third time and the preacher's eyes turned heavenward, the wedding guests waited for the bride to make her appearance. Would Deannie walk down the aisle or hightail herself to the nearest town…and ...

Investigative reporter Honey Hallgren is on the trail of Texas Ranger Will Pierce, eager to write a story about his unusual exploits. When she finally tracks him down, he’s not the man she expected and it’s time to change the story. Especially since she’s about to take this former bull rider on the wildest ride of his life. Will awakens from a strange dream to find himself in a strange car with a strange woman. And she’s taking him to someplace called Calamity. But the real calamity is that he has a target on his back and now she’s been drawn into his web of danger too.

Rancher Cade Holden refuses to let his matchmaking grandmother rope him into marriage with the wrong woman. He's got his own plan for finding the perfect wife—and he is determined to see it through until Chloe Galetti shows up at his door. The fiery interior designer is nothing but trouble, and soon Cade finds himself branded a fugitive. Now he must go on the run with Chloe to clear his name, but the real danger for this cowboy outlaw is that she'll steal his heart along the way....

Santa’s Got a Secret…After ticking off his boss, lawman Jonah Stevenson finds himself undercover as a department store Santa. But when it comes to the merriest of holidays, Jonah is a bit of a Grinch. The last thing he wants is to spend three weeks taking toy requests from toddlers in Rascal, Texas. Or fighting his red hot attraction to the cutest little elf this side of the North Pole.Edie Preston loves her seasonal job as Santa’s helper. But something about this year’s Santa is definitely off. For one thing, he’s acting pretty darned suspicious and there have been a rash of ...

"MARRY ME, KATIE" When Detective Truman West rescued the beautiful bridesmaid in distress, he couldn't believe his eyes. Katie Prentiss had blossomed from a timid schoolgirl into a very desirable woman. And that made her the perfect candidate for his latest undercover assignment. Katie insisted she owed him a favor, and Truman needed a no-strings "wife." He just hadn't expected how effortlessly--and wondrously--Katie slipped into the role, and into his arms. Nor had he foreseen the desire that consumed him for this woman who wanted nothing less than forever. The question was: Could Truman ...

Sweet as Honey When injured professional bull rider, Kael Carmody, swaggers home to Rascal, Texas he has one thing on his mind. Win back the woman he’s never stopped loving. But Daisy’s isn’t making things easy for him, she stopped believing in love the night he left her in his review mirror. Daisy Hightower has got enough problems running her honey farm and raising her young son without throwing Kael Carmody into the mix. She’s not the same girl she was when the handsome cowboy broke her heart all those years ago. But when her son takes to calling Kael, daddy, Daisy knows she in ...

When Scott Everly, a handsome Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander, goes undercover to take down a drug smuggling ring in the Florida Keys, he never expects to meet his match in Jackie Birchard, a driven biologist with a mission of her own. As Scott and Jackie clash and cooperate in their pursuit of justice, they find themselves drawn to each other despite the risks. With the danger closing in, they must work together to stop the smugglers and protect what they hold dear. With plot twists and surprises at every turn, this novel will ignite a passion that can't be denied. Get ready for some ...

Cowboy Cody Colton was once Emma Jacobs’ unrequited high school crush but then she got a scholarship to NYU and bid goodbye to small town Texas and hello to big city lights. Now a children’s librarian, Emma is an urbanite through and through and she would rather have a root canal than camp in a tent, but when she finds herself hoodwinked into a Colorado whitewater rafting trip, she figures at least she’s a shoo-in to win the “summer-of-no-sex” celibacy wager she’s made with her three best friends. That is until she learns the lanky cowboy serving as their wilderness guide is ...

What's a girl to do when she's stuck in a hurricane with her favorite celebrity? If you're Leigh Donovan, an ambitious reporter with a career to worry about, you make the most of it. When Leigh accidentally runs into Prince Maximilian Frederick, she can't believe her luck. Not only does he offer her a ride to safety, but he also asks her to become his pretend fiancée! Leigh is hesitant at first, but the opportunity to get an exclusive interview with the elusive prince is too good to pass up. Besides, she doesn't believe in happily-ever-after anyway. So what could go wrong? As the days go ...

Sheriff Ben Kane is stunned to learn his old flame, Lauren McBride, is back in Calamity. He hasn’t seen or heard from her since their break-up seven years ago. But now her life is in danger as the lone witness to a serial arsonist. And he’s sworn to protect her, even if it means fanning the flames between them again. Lauren isn’t the same lovestruck girl who left her broken heart in Calamity all those years ago. She certainly doesn’t need the sheriff telling her what to do. Ben may be the only man she’s ever loved, but she’d rather face down every criminal in town than let him ...

Dear Santa, Please Bring Me a Daddy for Christmas...Finding a father for herself (and a husband for her widowed mom) tops Abby's Christmas wish list. And rancher, Zach Delaney, fits the bill. He and her mom have been best friends for ages. But Zach knows there are lines you shouldn’t cross, no matter how long he’s secretly been in love with his best friend. Suzannah is still grieving and he’s not about to make the first move.Since her husband’s death, Suzannah Owens has leaned heavily on Zach and he’s always there for her. The long tall cowboy is so easy to love, but she’s ...

Country vet Hank Holden is used to wrangling cattle, but wrangling a date with the feisty therapist he’s been secretly hired to protect may prove too much for this cowboy. Rachel Grant doesn’t believe she’s in serious danger from a stalker, despite warnings from her friends. The only man making her shiver is Hank, but Rachel is convinced he can’t heal her broken heart.

Hired to protect a witness in a murder investigation, cowboy bodyguard Jack Holden is alarmed by his unexpected attraction to the sexy woman. But no way will he allow his desires to get in the way of keeping her safe. Caterer Carly Weiss is traumatized by what she’s witnessed, plus, there’s a killer on her trail! Although with Jack Holden watching over her she feels more secure. Except now, the chemistry between her and the strapping bodyguard in her kitchen is really turning up the heat… Can Jack protect Carly and keep his feelings at bay? Or will their growing temptation put them ...

Nick Franklin never thought he'd be a hero. But when he comes to the rescue of a bride-to-be being kidnapped from a bridal boutique, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation. Luckily, he's not alone. Stacy Moore, the bride-to-be, is grateful for his help and the two of them quickly develop a rapport. As they work together to escape their kidnappers, Stacy can't help but be drawn to Nick. His sense of humour and easygoing nature make her feel safe and loved, something she hasn't felt in a long time. Unfortunately, Stacy is engaged to someone else and she knows that she ...