36 Hours Series by Susan Mallery, Marilyn Pappano, Elizabeth August

After sharing one moonlit dance before the mysterious Nina disappeared into the night, Max is left with no clue as to her identity, but when he finally finds her, he proposes an alliance that could be the answer to both of their prayers. Original.

Randi Howell was always willing to put up with a lot, but certainly wasn't about to stand for guns at her wedding--especially when they were aimed at her! She had no choice but to flee--straight into the arms of rancher Brady Jones. Brady proved to be a valuable asset, helping her in her quest to find out who in Grand Springs wanted her dead. But Randi had no idea that she'd end up falling in love with her rancher.

36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever....The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1Grand Springs is about to have it's most spectacular wedding--or it was, until the bride, Randi Howell, ran off. She took advantage of the power failure to sneak out of the lodge--only to overhear strange gunmen discussing a murder. Now she's on the run from a furious groom and ruthless killers... more36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever....The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1Grand Springs is about to have it's most spectacular wedding--or it was, until the bride, Randi Howell, ran off. She took advantage of the power failure to sneak out of the lodge--only to overhear strange gunmen discussing a murder. Now she's on the run from a furious groom and ruthless killers.Fleeing halfway across the country to Texas, Randi arrives at Brady Jones's ranch. It's the perfect safe haven--big sky, horses and no questions. And since the handsome cowboy's willing to take a chance on her, she'll work hard and prove her worth while she's there.Brady has taken in enough misfits and strays to know trouble when he sees it, but something about the feisty girl with the raven curls is making him look the other way. He hopes he won't regret giving her a chance....The story continues in The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Parts 2 and 3. less

The true identity of amnesiac "Martin Smith" and his association with mayor Olivia Stuart are discovered when he helps to solve her murder. But saving Juliet Crandall from the killer is another matter. Even if he can save her life, his feelings for her will undoubtedly get in the way of his desire to leave Grand Springs behind—forever. In this last title in the "36 Hours" series, all is revealed.