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Solid Soul by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the real world there was no way flower shop owner Kylie Hagan would ever meet up with millionaire Chance Steele. But the world of single parents and teenage hormones brought them together the first time -- and a simmering passion they both tried to deny wouldn't keep them apart for long. Chance made her think of hot, sultry Southern nights... -
Taking Catie by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCatie Bay has worshiped much older Chad McCray since she was a child. When she fumbles a seduction attempt after her graduation from high school, she flees to Europe, hoping she can forget her unrequited love. Four years later, Catie returns, now a beautiful, worldly woman, and Chad, the quintessential bachelor, takes notice... -
Teasing Annie by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNewly divorced from his greedy and deceptive first wife, Dallas McCray is convinced he wants a sweet country girl like his sister-in-law. So why is he lusting after the new veterinarian in town, striking New Jersey transplant Annie DeSimone? Also divorced, Annie yearns to leave her difficult past behind and start a new life in beautiful Colorado... -
Taming Angelina by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRanch heiress Angelina loves her leisurely life…until her father, a gorgeous ranch hand, and a long-buried secret turn it upside down. Learn to run a ranch? Angelina Bay would rather wear last season’s clothes. But if she doesn’t, her father demands, she can kiss her inheritance goodbye. Teach a spoiled heiress how to ride a horse? Not in this lifetime... -
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An Old-Fashioned Christmas by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s Christmas, Old-Fashioned style. Come celebrate Christmas with the gorgeous alpha Jamieson brothers and their sweet, strong wives. There will be eggnog, bad singing and, of course, a Christmas spanking or two. And it wouldn’t be Christmas without Sam in a sexy Santa suit... -
Summer's Indiscretion by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSummer Heston is ready to give up on men and has sworn off blind dates permanently. A chance text message and phone conversation with two mysterious friends of Grace’s changes her mind. A dangerous situation literally thrusts her into their powerful arms as the attacks on her ladies’ adults-only boutique escalate and the tone of the Divine Morality blog grows more blatantly hateful... -
Tangled in Divine by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRobbed of her family’s legacy, Gwen Henderson blindly sets out to win it back. In Divine she finds employment until she rejoins the rodeo circuit for one more winning year. What she doesn’t foresee is getting tangled up with two cowboys who have her yearning for life in Divine when her dreams are in Colorado... -
Stranded with a Very-Kissable Cowboy by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA cocky, arrogant, single Dad.A curvy Nanny that wears her heart on her sleeve.Together, in an age gap, all the feels, cowboy romance... -
Heavenly Angel by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAngel Martinez has worked patiently for months to draw the fragile beauty out of her shell, wooing her with gentle kindness and falling for her delightful two-year-old in the process. Teresa left her painful past behind and built a new life for her and her son. She cares deeply for Angel, but is afraid to let down her guard... -
Maya's Triple Dare by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKendall has adored Maya from afar for years, but he is done being her “go-to guy.” He’s always been her confidant and her husband’s best friend. Now widowed, Maya is through with living life in half-measures and regrets never asking both men for what she wanted. A posthumous letter reveals Maya's husband knew she loved Kendall and challenges her to follow her heart... -
Quade's Babies by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsQuade Westmoreland's one-night love affair with Cheyenne had branded him body and soul, but he'd never even learned her last name. Almost a year later, driven by memories and one incriminating photo, the sexy operative had finally tracked her down--and discovered three little babies bearing his features... -
Indestructible Desire by Danielle Jamie
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter going through a terrifying ordeal, Savannah has to try and overcome the tragic events that rocked her soul to the very core. With Kayden by her side, Savannah tries to piece her life back together. Feeling betrayed, she finds herself struggling to move on with her now fragile life... -
Educating Holden by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStand-alone Wishing Well, Texas romance, complete with HEA—and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Holden ReedIn the blink of an eye, my whole world changed. One minute I was riding high at the peak of my career, the next I woke up flat on my back in a hospital bed.Returning to my hometown a broken man had never been part of the plan... -
Santa Wore Spurs by Becky McGraw, Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSANTA WORE SPURS is a wickedly hot Christmas anthology by Desiree Holt, Sable Hunter, Becky McGraw and Sandy Sullivan. This year you won’t need cocoa, you’ll want a fan and a hot cowboy! You’ll find four hot cowboys in this scorching contemporary western romance anthology... -
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Reaper's Girl by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 5 in the Rockin' Country Series Wife Husband Parents Entertainers Reaper and Harmony have enjoyed being Garrett and Hannah since their respective tours ended. They’ve become closer, learned to live as a married couple, and been successful in keeping relevant without having their faces on the covers of tabloids. Raising their eighteen-month-old son is the highlight of both their lives... -
A Cowboy's Temptation by Vicki Lewis Thompson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSaddle up or settle down?After living a vagabond life with her hippie parents and rambunctious siblings, Morgan O’Connelli’s determined to put down roots at last. When a promotion for her new business goes off the rails, she’s rescued by the hottest cowboy in town. Too bad he comes with complications.Rancher Gabe Chance is blown away by the feisty redhead. Morgan’s perfect for him... -
His Ranch, His Rules by Shanna Handel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeorgia Hamilton has done her best to keep her life together since her boyfriend of four years left her broken-hearted, but if she were being honest, she'd have to admit she isn't doing great. She's getting tipsy--if not drunk--more and more often, and now she's lost both her job and her apartment... -
Love Under Two Kendalls by Cara Covington
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings[Siren Ménage Everlasting: Erotic Cowboy Ménage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, sex toys, HEA] After months of gentle wooing, Adam and Jake Kendall know their sweet Ginny Rose is on the verge of saying yes to a romance with them. But then her former abuser escapes from jail, and suddenly, all bets are off. Ginny can’t reason through the terror that grips her when she learns Deke Walters is free... -
Rockin' Country Series Box Set by Laramie Briscoe
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly The Beginning Princess of Country Music America's sweetheart Survivor of the scrutiny that comes with it all Hannah "Harmony" Stewart has lived most of her adult life in the spotlight. It hasn't always been easy. One heartbreak almost ruined her. Some days it's hard to keep a smile on her face and stay positive,but there are a lot of people counting on her to keep it together... -
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Forbidden Cowboy by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan this cocky, older cowboy win the boss’s curvy daughter?FORDKate is everything I’ve ever wanted.A pretty face and a smart-ass mouth.She’s someone who isn’t afraid to throw down with the boys.Not to mention, she’s got loads of curves.I’d do anything to make her mine.Trouble is, she’s way too young, and happens to be my boss’s daughter... -
Wrangling the Cowboy's Heart by Leah Vale
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis little sister’s best friend…The moment Amanda Rodrigues placed her hand over his heart to break up a fight, rancher Liam Neisson knew he was in trouble. He may have watched Amanda grow up next door and run in and out of his house indulging in wild escapades with his sister, but at this year’s rodeo, he suddenly can no longer think of her as the dark-haired little orphan girl running wild... -
Falling Softly by Jayne Rylon, Mari Carr
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDarkness has crept into Sterling Compton’s charmed life, relentlessly stealing what’s left of her grandmother’s memories. When she happens upon a compelling stranger leaning against a broken-down pickup in the middle of nowhere, grief and a gut-deep attraction spur her to take that too-safe life by the horns. From the instant Sterling emerges from her Jeep, Viho is drawn to her carefree spirit... -
Spurs and Heels by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsh Peterson falls for her the moment he lays eyes on her. She’s a stereotypical city girl, from her manicure to her high heels. Judging by the sparks that fly between them, he knows there’s a fire burning deep inside the blue-eyed beauty. But department store manager Juliana Meyers is thrown by her attraction to Ash... -
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Her Gentle Giant, Part 2: Remember to Dance by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRachel and Eli prepare for a future together, as Grace and Kelly plan their Christmas-time wedding. Eli makes it worthwhile for Rachel to master her jealous tendencies as he shows her how much fun loving him can be. When Rachel comes face to face with painful memories from her past she claims to have moved on, but Eli struggles with the need to avenge the wrong done to her... -
Vanishing Dreams by Nicole Edwards
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDalton Calhoun hadn’t always planned on a life up on the big stage, beneath the bright lights, but that was where he found himself. A second chance of sorts. An opportunity that had come along after his real dreams vanished when he was eighteen years old. Although country music was more than he could’ve expected, he’d never dismissed the notion that there was still something missing... -
Texas! Trilogy by Sandra Brown
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTogether in one volume, here are all three novels in #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown’s beloved Texas! trilogy—which follows the sweeping story of the tempestuous, troubled Tyler family. Lucky Tyler is a born rebel with a fiery temper... -
A Cowboy for Alyssa by Shirley Penick
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlyssa Jefferson is ready to start her veterinary internship at the Rockin' K ranch, in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, where she will be assisting with the births of over three hundred pregnant cows. It’s a dream come true, and she’s so excited the joy is oozing from her. As icing on the cake, it appears the brothers that own the ranch are sexy as can be... -
Lumberjack Weekend by Heather Rainier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[Siren Menage Everlasting: Erotic Cowboy Menage a Trois Romance, M/FM, voyeurism, light consensual BDSM, rope play, sex toys, HEA]Violet Tyler's heart was broken after discovering she was the third wheel in her big-city menage. Relegating the idea of being loved by two or more men to fantasy material, she throws her heart and soul into her business, Violet's Emporium... -
Four on the Floor by Parker Grey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe’re snowed in all winter, high in the Rockies at an artist’s retreat. Just me… and the four men who want to share me. It was supposed to be three months of solitude and reflection. I’d paint all day, then maybe read before going to bed early. I thought I’d be surrounded by quiet, retiring artists... -
Texas C.H.A.O.S. by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe letters C. H. A. O. S. don’t just refer to reality out of control, it’s an alert–the Chief Has Arrived On Scene! Logan Gray is that chief. He covers the ground he stands on and people show respect when he walks by. In his late thirties, Logan is a confirmed bachelor. While he may adore the young Jenna from afar, at 18, he considers her to be a lifetime too young for him... -
Her Long Tall Texas Daddy by Maren Smith, Pepper North
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a Daddy’s love tempt her to stay in the small town she fled?Calliope Clark escaped from Bandera, Texas and never planned to look back. But, making it as a professional ballerina is tougher than she’d imagined. When her father calls to dump the responsibility for the family farm on her shoulders, Calliope returns home to sell it—quickly... -
Kidnapped by the Cowboy by Mia Brody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis OTT alpha cowboy isn’t about to let the curvy woman of his dreams get away…even if he has to kidnap her!StrikerMaisy has been teasing me for days, wandering around town in those tiny skirts and looking good enough to devour. But my woman is about to make the biggest mistake of her life and she doesn’t even know it.She’s marrying a man that’s hellbent on ruining her. I won’t let that happen... -
Secret-Santa Cowboy by Vicki Lewis Thompson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’ll be her Santa tonight...Wrangler Leo Marston’s used to women pursuing him because of his looks. Apple Grove newcomer Fiona Hildebrand is the first to run in the opposite direction. Too bad she’s also the one he can’t stop thinking about. How can he convince her to take a chance on him? He can’t exactly change his appearance... -
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Blacktop Cowboys® Bundle: 3 Stories by Lorelei James (Blacktop Cowboys) by Lorelei James
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRoped In Ambition has always been his biggest downfall...until he meets her. World champion bulldogger Sutton Grant works hard on the road, but his quiet charm has earned the nickname “The Saint” because he's never been the love 'em and leave 'em type with the ladies... -
She's Everything by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCowboy Craze is a Hell Yeah! spinoff series introducing the Blackhawk brothers – Daniel, Easy, Sam, and Benjen. These men are the ultimate catch – handsome, kind, and sexy as hell. While making new friends, the reader will be able to catch up with old ones – the McCoys and their entourage will be as real in this world as they are in their own... -
Something Unexpected by Rory Maxwell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDOMINIC LAUDER never thought he’d return to Split Rock Ranch. But after twenty years, he finds himself knocking on his aunt’s door. He just wishes he was there with better news... -
Spicy by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this older man help this curvy baker with a midnight break-in?JosieIf one more raccoon gets into my shop, I’m moving!At least that’s what I’ve convinced myself of.Until a tall, brooding, inked friend shows up to save the day.Now, I can’t take my eyes off him.And if raccoons mean he’s here longer, they are welcome to stay.WyattI haven’t been able to get Josie off my mind... -
Riding Curves by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this older mountain biker find love with a lost single mom?LillyOverwhelmed single mom... I've got that down.Overbearing bestie... yup, got one of those too.Love life?That's where I could use some help.Trouble is, I didn't think the bachelor auction would be the place I'd find it.But when Mr... -
Rough and Tumble by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan this older mountain man find love with a rich girl with high expectations?LaceyI like my men clean shaven, well dressed, and highly educatedSo when I see Mr. Tall, Dark, and Dirty I know for sure he isn't the one.That said, I can't hide from my father without someone who knows the territoryAnd this big mountain man knows the land inside out.He even chops wood and wears flannelThat's not sexy... -
Cowboys of the Flint Hills: The Sinclaire Brothers: Volume 1-3 Boxed Set by Tessa Layne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWill these sexy alpha cowboys find true love on the range? Or have they met their match in the sassy women they fall for? Now, in ONE boxed-set. The first three books in the Cowboys of the Flint Hills Series. PRAIRIE HEAT Sparks fly when childhood neighbors Blake Sinclaire and Maddie Hansen reunite as adults... -
Cowboy 12 Pack: Twelve-Novel Boxed Set by Cynthia D'Alba, Paige Tyler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf you love sexy cowboy romance books, get ready for a 12-pack of 'em from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors! A COWBOY'S SEDUCTION - Cynthia D'Alba SADIE AND HER COWBOY - Paige Tyler THE BILLIONAIRE HUSBAND TEST - Elle James HER UNIFORM COWBOY - Donna Michaels I AM NOT YOUR MELODY - Shoshanna Evers CHASE AND SEDUCTION - Randi Alexander THE COWBOY WINS A BRIDE - Cora Seton... -
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Rodeo Summer by Jillian Neal
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSummer Sanchez has a plan…Get full custody of her little boy from his good-for-nothing father and get as far away from the rodeo circuit as possible. Keeping her son safe is her only priority. She’ll figure out the rest later.Until Austin Camden takes her to his bed…Champion bull rider, Austin Camden, shows her just how much she’s been missing... -
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Burn For You by J.H. Croix
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat happens when my brother’s best friend wins a date with me? Guess I’m about to find out. Holly The whole mess started with a fundraiser. You know, those date auctions? It was for a good cause. I swear. But then Nate Fox won the date with me. Nate who drives me insane. He’s my brother’s best friend, and oh-so-inconveniently handsome as h*ll. He also spent some serious cash for that date... -
Love Me, Cowgirl by Eve Gaddy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDisillusioned with love, Dr. Sean Gallagher returns to Marietta to join its expanding medical facility. Marietta’s newest, most eligible bachelor isn’t looking for long-term involvement – especially not with his brother’s much-younger former girlfriend, Honey Jordan. But short term? That’s another matter... -
Ranchers Only (Lone Star Burn Universe) by Elle Christensen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA ranchers only dating site? Go ahead, read it again, I’ll wait. No, this is not a joke. Just ask Ophelia Cooper. Her life is quickly spinning out of control and her best friend decides to cheer her up by setting her up with an account on a ranchers only matchmaking site... -
Breaking in Bella by Isabella Laase
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter Bella Mikelson wrecks her car while driving drunk, the spoiled twenty-two-year-old faces a difficult choice... -
Filthy by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan this runaway bride find peace in the arms of a FILTHY stranger?KaylaI'm officially a runaway bride.The cherry on top? I'm still a virgin.Apparently, I look it too, because everyone is desperate to get me dating again.When I finally agree to a blind date, I hit it off with the big, sexy man, tattooed stranger waiting for me.Except he isn't the man I was meant to meet at all... -
Hunted and Kept by Khloe Summers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill this older mountain man find love with a pregnant runaway?RubyWhoever gets off on stalkers should be committed.Except me.I'm blaming it on the hormones.Pregnancy hormones.The worst of all.Therefore, I have a valid excuse for falling for a man I shouldn't fall for.An excuse for touching him too.Trouble is, I'm supposed to be running.Too bad every road I take leads to him...
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