Men of Clifton, Montana Series by Susan Fisher-Davis

Jake Stone isn’t happy about Hattie’s granddaughter suddenly appearing to take over her ranch after Hattie’s death, but he knows she’d want him to make her welcome. He just didn’t expect to like the stubborn redhead quite so much. Becca Daniels has inherited a horse ranch from a grandmother she never knew. To sell it, she has to live on it for six months. Otherwise, it goes up for auction. Now it seems someone else wants it and is trying to run her off... moreJake Stone isn’t happy about Hattie’s granddaughter suddenly appearing to take over her ranch after Hattie’s death, but he knows she’d want him to make her welcome. He just didn’t expect to like the stubborn redhead quite so much. Becca Daniels has inherited a horse ranch from a grandmother she never knew. To sell it, she has to live on it for six months. Otherwise, it goes up for auction. Now it seems someone else wants it and is trying to run her off. Now, with her horses stolen, her home invaded, and threats made against her if she doesn’t leave, Becca doesn’t know where to put her trust. What sinister plot is underway to force her hand? Worst of all, could the gorgeous cowboy who’s managed to steal her heart be behind it all? less

Gabe Stone can’t get Emma Conner out of his mind, even though he knows she’s not the kind of woman to settle for a fling. Having known Emma all her life, he never noticed how grown up she’d become - until now. Emma has been in love with Gabe forever. When he finally shows her the attention she’s always hoped for, she falls even deeper in love with him, and soon discovers she’s pregnant. Gabe does right by her... moreGabe Stone can’t get Emma Conner out of his mind, even though he knows she’s not the kind of woman to settle for a fling. Having known Emma all her life, he never noticed how grown up she’d become - until now. Emma has been in love with Gabe forever. When he finally shows her the attention she’s always hoped for, she falls even deeper in love with him, and soon discovers she’s pregnant. Gabe does right by her. He marries her, and eagerly awaits their baby, but Emma can’t help but wonder if he will ever love her or only the baby? When danger revisits Clifton, Montana, Gabe discovers the heart can hold a lot of love. But he wonders if he can convince Emma his love is real. And if he succeeds, will she love him in return? less

JakeJake Stone isn’t happy about Hattie’s granddaughter suddenly appearing to take over her ranch after Hattie’s death, but he knows she’d want him to make her welcome. He just didn’t expect to like the stubborn redhead quite so much. Becca Daniels has inherited a horse ranch from a grandmother she never knew. To sell it, she has to live on it for six months. Otherwise, it goes up for auction. Now it seems someone else wants it and is trying to run her off... moreJakeJake Stone isn’t happy about Hattie’s granddaughter suddenly appearing to take over her ranch after Hattie’s death, but he knows she’d want him to make her welcome. He just didn’t expect to like the stubborn redhead quite so much. Becca Daniels has inherited a horse ranch from a grandmother she never knew. To sell it, she has to live on it for six months. Otherwise, it goes up for auction. Now it seems someone else wants it and is trying to run her off. Now, with her horses stolen, her home invaded, and threats made against her if she doesn’t leave, Becca doesn’t know where to put her trust. What sinister plot is underway to force her hand? Worst of all, could the gorgeous cowboy who’s managed to steal her heart be behind it all?GabeGabe Stone can’t get Emma Conner out of his mind, even though he knows she’s not the kind of woman to settle for a fling. Having known Emma all her life, he never noticed how grown up she’d become - until now. Emma has been in love with Gabe forever. When he finally shows her the attention she’s always hoped for, she falls even deeper in love with him, and soon discovers she’s pregnant. Gabe does right by her. He marries her, and eagerly awaits their baby, but Emma can’t help but wonder if he will ever love her or only the baby? When danger revisits Clifton, Montana, Gabe discovers the heart can hold a lot of love. But he wonders if he can convince Emma his love is real. And if he succeeds, will she love him in return?BrodyWhen Brody Morgan comes back to Clifton from Butte, it’s because his life is in turmoil. He slept with a married woman, lost his US Marshal job, and is firmly implanted in the crosshairs of a mobster that is out for blood. Not only that, but the woman he’s always loved, Madilyn Young, isn’t too happy with him either, since he left her five years earlier to join the Marshals. But none of that matters now. Brody is back, and determined to turn his life around. That will all start with Maddie—if she’ll even speak to him, that is. And then there’s the little matter of the mobster, the husband of the woman from Brody’s past. Will he be the one who brings Brody and Maddie closer together, or will he tear them apart forever?WyattWyatt Stone knows how easily a woman can destroy a man’s trust, because he’s been there. So when his attraction for Olivia Roberts brings him to the point of giving in to his desire for her, he knows the safest thing to do is not start something he can’t finish, but Olivia is so irresistible.Olivia has been crazy about Wyatt since the first time she met him but he’s as stubborn and ornery as any cowboy can be so when she finally seduces him, she’s determined not to let him go. Only holding on to him may be what causes her to lose him and her heart in the end.But when the mother who abandoned her comes to town demanding what Olivia can’t give, her world is turned upside down and Wyatt is determined to find out why even as he falls harder for the amethyst-eyed beauty. less

Ryder Wolfe is a solitary man. Happy, living alone with his horses and the mountains as company until the man, who rescued him from the streets as a lost teen, sends him a beautiful woman in need of protection. He takes her in even as it goes against his very character. Now he’s fighting his desire to have her for his own with all he has. But his job is to protect her, not seduce her... moreRyder Wolfe is a solitary man. Happy, living alone with his horses and the mountains as company until the man, who rescued him from the streets as a lost teen, sends him a beautiful woman in need of protection. He takes her in even as it goes against his very character. Now he’s fighting his desire to have her for his own with all he has. But his job is to protect her, not seduce her. Kelsey Sullivan hasn’t had the best luck with men but then one of them decides to stalk her, and make her life miserable. A family friend sends her to Clifton, Montana. To the one man trusted to protect her. But what if the man protecting her is the man she wants more than any other, only he insists on protecting her, even from himself? Can Ryder accept her love and trust in the man she believes he is? less

His father’s death may have brought Riley Madison home to Clifton but nothing is going to make him stay in a place filled with so many bad memories. He’s made a life in Texas and not even a beautiful woman with a little girl who melts his heart is going to make him change his mind. He doesn’t do relationships. Kaitlyn Garrett Parker is happy with her life since her husband’s untimely passing. She and her daughter, Sadie, have a home and family in Clifton... moreHis father’s death may have brought Riley Madison home to Clifton but nothing is going to make him stay in a place filled with so many bad memories. He’s made a life in Texas and not even a beautiful woman with a little girl who melts his heart is going to make him change his mind. He doesn’t do relationships. Kaitlyn Garrett Parker is happy with her life since her husband’s untimely passing. She and her daughter, Sadie, have a home and family in Clifton. Her brother, her friends, and her business are here so when the man she’s been fantasizing about since her teens returns to town, seduces her, and steals her heart, is she making a mistake not taking a chance on love? After learning the real reason for his father’s hatred, will the past drive Riley away from what matters most or will the truth open his heart to love and forgiveness? less

Everyone tells Sheriff Sam Garrett to find a good woman and settle down. When he sets his sights on Clifton’s veterinarian, he fears she despises him yet he’s desired her from the first moment they met. She is quite possibly the only woman in town who isn’t attracted to him which might be why he wants her even more. Tessa McGuire has a secret and she fears anyone learning it, especially Sam who she can’t seem to resist even though she knows she should... moreEveryone tells Sheriff Sam Garrett to find a good woman and settle down. When he sets his sights on Clifton’s veterinarian, he fears she despises him yet he’s desired her from the first moment they met. She is quite possibly the only woman in town who isn’t attracted to him which might be why he wants her even more. Tessa McGuire has a secret and she fears anyone learning it, especially Sam who she can’t seem to resist even though she knows she should. After arresting her for outstanding warrants, desire fuels their mutual needs to the point where neither can resist its pull. Once they start seeing each other, she’s happier than she’s ever been but knows she should tell him the truth. Tessa wants Sam to be happy, but wanting him for her own is dangerous because her secret could change everything… When her secret comes out, Tessa’s life and hopes fall apart, possibly putting everyone around her in danger. What once was a hopeful relationship with Sam comes to a heartbreaking end. Now can she win him back and save what they had? less

After his mother dies, Trent Donovan finds a letter she wrote telling him about his father—the father she had always said was dead. With the time to confront his father before him, he journeys to Clifton where he discovers his father no longer lives but has three sons—the Stone brothers.Nursing a broken heart, Delaney Gates takes up her aunt’s invitation to visit Clifton... moreAfter his mother dies, Trent Donovan finds a letter she wrote telling him about his father—the father she had always said was dead. With the time to confront his father before him, he journeys to Clifton where he discovers his father no longer lives but has three sons—the Stone brothers.Nursing a broken heart, Delaney Gates takes up her aunt’s invitation to visit Clifton. Life here is quiet but good people surround her and working at the diner and with the horses at the Stone ranch keeps her busy and content. When a handsome stranger crosses her path, she wonders if fate could be on her side after all.Getting to know his brothers, Trent becomes ever more aware of their differences. They are successful ranch owners while he is not. But Clifton has given him a new family and a beautiful woman who is stealing his heart. Trying to reconcile the lies his mother told all of his life and feeling out of place with his new brothers, his old life in Billings beckons him to return. However, he knows taking Lanie with him could end in heartbreak—for both of them—but he is willing to try…but is she? less

Love and marriage is one path Preston Mitchell has no desire to travel down again. His ranch is his life and if a woman cannot appreciate his dedication to it, she has no place in his life. He learned that lesson the hard way when his marriage ended because his wife wanted more. But then a dark-haired beauty enters the diner and he cannot resist having a taste of what she is offering... moreLove and marriage is one path Preston Mitchell has no desire to travel down again. His ranch is his life and if a woman cannot appreciate his dedication to it, she has no place in his life. He learned that lesson the hard way when his marriage ended because his wife wanted more. But then a dark-haired beauty enters the diner and he cannot resist having a taste of what she is offering.Discovering the man in her life already has a wife is enough to discourage any woman from taking a chance on another man but when that man is the sexiest cowboy to walk on two legs, Deidra Gates might have to rethink things. Visiting Clifton for Christmas is a wonderful way to get past her disappointment but when she decides it might be a place to start anew, how a certain man feels about it plays heavily into her decision-making.Feelings are dangerous and making assumptions even more so. When Deidra reminds Preston she is leaving after the holidays, his response is not what she hopes for so she prepares to have her heart broken. Preston fears having his heart ripped to shreds by yet another woman so keeps his feelings to himself, only what happens when the heart wants what it wants? less

Cancer stole the only woman Holt James ever loved. She still owns his heart, but now he survives without her. His business continues to grow, he spends time with friends, but life is lonely. Then one day on the road home, he inadvertently causes a beautiful green-eyed stranger to end up in a ditch and now, she occupies his thoughts as only one other woman ever has.A cheating husband leaves Sloane Gates to start a new life, alone... moreCancer stole the only woman Holt James ever loved. She still owns his heart, but now he survives without her. His business continues to grow, he spends time with friends, but life is lonely. Then one day on the road home, he inadvertently causes a beautiful green-eyed stranger to end up in a ditch and now, she occupies his thoughts as only one other woman ever has.A cheating husband leaves Sloane Gates to start a new life, alone. Joining her cousins in Clifton, Montana, she hopes for a new start surrounded by the love of family. Meeting a handsome, charming, and very sexy cowboy before even arriving in town is not on her list of things to do.With a new business to occupy her time, Sloane might need it even more when competition in the form of Holt’s memories of his wife gets in the way of them forming any kind of attachment. Holt wants Sloane, needs her even but guilt over possibly desiring her more than his wife causes him to hold back. Is it possible to have enough room in his heart for two women? less

Ten years after leaving the only woman he ever loved, Cash Porter is back in Clifton. Although he has returned to see his family after being forced away, it is the first time anyone knows—especially her.Cash is the first man Kenzie Worthington loved and still does, but she cannot forgive him for promising her the future only to abandon her ten years ago without so much as a word or goodbye. Now he is back…but for how long?She deserves to know why he left after promising to love her forever... moreTen years after leaving the only woman he ever loved, Cash Porter is back in Clifton. Although he has returned to see his family after being forced away, it is the first time anyone knows—especially her.Cash is the first man Kenzie Worthington loved and still does, but she cannot forgive him for promising her the future only to abandon her ten years ago without so much as a word or goodbye. Now he is back…but for how long?She deserves to know why he left after promising to love her forever. He wants to tell her the truth of why he had to leave a decade ago but fears for her as well as loved ones. Her deception then is not enough to keep him from loving her now, but will the truth be too much for her to forgive? less

Three years ago, the one woman Cord Maddox would always love walked out of his life for a career. Now she’s back for her grandfather’s funeral, and seeing her is the last thing Cord wants, but he has no choice. He just wants her out of his life for good…or does he?Faith Wilde returns to Clifton, Montana, to bury her beloved grandfather but seeing the love of her life hurts her almost as much. Cord hates her now for leaving him for the bright lights of California... moreThree years ago, the one woman Cord Maddox would always love walked out of his life for a career. Now she’s back for her grandfather’s funeral, and seeing her is the last thing Cord wants, but he has no choice. He just wants her out of his life for good…or does he?Faith Wilde returns to Clifton, Montana, to bury her beloved grandfather but seeing the love of her life hurts her almost as much. Cord hates her now for leaving him for the bright lights of California. Can she convince him she’d stay if he asked?She realizes how much she still loves Cord and wants him back in her life. He wants nothing to do with her. He knows she’ll leave him again, and his heart can’t take another chance. Can they get past the hurt and betrayal, or will they go their separate ways once and for all? less

Calder Moore has no luck in love. Unlike many of his friends, he wants to settle down, get married, have kids, but he can’t seem to find the right one. No matter how many women he dates, it always ends with no future in sight. Until one night when he helps a beautiful woman stuck in a ditch in the snow. The problem is, she’s just visiting and nursing a broken heart. Just his luck... moreCalder Moore has no luck in love. Unlike many of his friends, he wants to settle down, get married, have kids, but he can’t seem to find the right one. No matter how many women he dates, it always ends with no future in sight. Until one night when he helps a beautiful woman stuck in a ditch in the snow. The problem is, she’s just visiting and nursing a broken heart. Just his luck.Mitzie Patterson had to get out of Nashville and away from her ex-fiancé for a while, the man she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with. When she gets stranded in a ditch on a dark road in a snowstorm, she has no choice but to wait it out until someone comes along. Little does she know, the man who rescues her would make her forget all about her broken engagement and the betrayal she feels. But she’s not staying in Clifton. She will, eventually, return to Nashville and her family. Leaving Calder behind.Can he convince her to stay with him? Will she move across the country away from her family for this man? Her heart is torn, and the last thing she wants to do is hurt Calder. Can love help her with her decision? Or will she leave the one man she knows would cherish her and never hurt her? less

Trick Dillon thought he had a perfect life, a job he loved, a beautiful daughter, and the love of his life beside him. But it was all snatched away in an instant. Knowing he has no choice but to go on for the sake of his daughter, he never wants to love again.When he finds a steer on his property, he’s angry. Not because of the animal being there, but because the owner of that steer makes his heart beat faster... moreTrick Dillon thought he had a perfect life, a job he loved, a beautiful daughter, and the love of his life beside him. But it was all snatched away in an instant. Knowing he has no choice but to go on for the sake of his daughter, he never wants to love again.When he finds a steer on his property, he’s angry. Not because of the animal being there, but because the owner of that steer makes his heart beat faster.Rayna Lancaster inherits property in Clifton, Montana, and loves the thought of living there. She moves to the ranch with her St. Bernard, Thumper, and her pet steer, Ferdinand. When Ferdinand breaks the fence and enters the neighbor’s property, Rayna has to go after him. When she meets her neighbor, she is stunned at how devastatingly handsome the man is, but Trick Dillon wants nothing to do with her. Or does he?Trick tells himself he’s not ready, but he’s so attracted to Rayna, and he can’t seem to stay away from her. He knows no woman will ever replace Kaylee in his heart but is it possible to love Rayna as much as he did his wife and have room in his heart for her too? less

Dr. Sawyer Griffin owns a successful equine hydrotherapy operation, and after a disastrous marriage, another relationship is the last thing on his mind, until he sees her. He is instantly attracted and wants to get to know the pretty blonde. He just hopes he’s not headed for another broken heart.Piper Howard has been through hell and back... moreDr. Sawyer Griffin owns a successful equine hydrotherapy operation, and after a disastrous marriage, another relationship is the last thing on his mind, until he sees her. He is instantly attracted and wants to get to know the pretty blonde. He just hopes he’s not headed for another broken heart.Piper Howard has been through hell and back. She has no desire to trust another man but when she decides to check out the hydrotherapy operation to see if it would help one of her horses, she can’t stop staring at the handsome veterinarian. He has her thinking all kinds of thoughts, but after a horrible relationship, she is too scared to take a chance, especially if she has to run again.When her ex finds her, will Sawyer really protect as he says he will? Can she put her trust in another man? Or will he let her down too? less