Prentiss Series by Talia Carmichael

When the computer guru meets the rancher who likes things his way, who will have their way? Blayne Dalton knows from their first introduction he will need all his calm reasonable skills to deal with Morgan Ralston. The rancher is aggravating and determined to avoid him. The calm he is known for goes out of the window. He can’t decide if he’d rather deck him or kiss him senseless. How do you rope a cowboy? You teach him that not everything has to be his way... moreWhen the computer guru meets the rancher who likes things his way, who will have their way? Blayne Dalton knows from their first introduction he will need all his calm reasonable skills to deal with Morgan Ralston. The rancher is aggravating and determined to avoid him. The calm he is known for goes out of the window. He can’t decide if he’d rather deck him or kiss him senseless. How do you rope a cowboy? You teach him that not everything has to be his way. Morgan Ralston likes things his way. On his ranch, he is the one who makes the decisions. Well at least he is supposed to be. When his brother decides to hire a new office manager and cook he knows it will lead to nothing but disruptions. What he gets is not what he expected. The man who becomes his office manager is not a problem to the ranch. The trouble is of a more personal nature—to his libido. Avoiding him doesn’t work. It’s time to approach this as he does everything else. After all when it comes down to it…there isn’t any other way but Ralston’s Way. Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series. less

A widower, after years of being alone, is tempted by a man he didn’t know was wooing him. Paxton Lawson has rebuilt a life after losing his life partner. For his sons he’s moved to Prentiss and found a new place to belong. He’s made friends and enjoys the community. But when one friend makes his intentions known, Paxton is shocked...then tempted. Windsor is smart, able to debate books and any number of other things, and sexy. The sexy part Paxton has not faced...at least until now... moreA widower, after years of being alone, is tempted by a man he didn’t know was wooing him. Paxton Lawson has rebuilt a life after losing his life partner. For his sons he’s moved to Prentiss and found a new place to belong. He’s made friends and enjoys the community. But when one friend makes his intentions known, Paxton is shocked...then tempted. Windsor is smart, able to debate books and any number of other things, and sexy. The sexy part Paxton has not faced...at least until now. Now that he is aware of it, he can’t seem to get over the fact that this man, who is a friend, wants him. Paxton can’t decide if he’d rather go back to being oblivious or give in to the need Windsor has awakened. How do you deal with a man who makes you remember that you’re a man who has needs? You hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Windsor Broadhurst has got to know Paxton very well. From the first sight of the intense man, he knew he wanted him for his own. But he also knew that before he approached Paxton, he wanted to know Paxton as a friend. Once he did, the desire he felt only strengthened. Now he is ready to let the captivating horse breeder know he wants much more than friendship. He lays out his intentions and waits to see what Paxton decides. What he gets will surpass what he expected. Only time will tell if Paxton will be able to let go of the past to embrace a future with him. Windsor is ready, willing and able to continue with Paxton on his Long Hard Ride. less

Drake throws HC for a loop, but he’s going to teach the aggravating man he is everything HC needs… HC Wagner has clashed with Drake—the foreman for MGR Ranch— right from their very first meeting. HC enjoys flirting with—and teasing—the stuffy cowboy. It’s just too bad Drake is so damn sexy…and straight... moreDrake throws HC for a loop, but he’s going to teach the aggravating man he is everything HC needs… HC Wagner has clashed with Drake—the foreman for MGR Ranch— right from their very first meeting. HC enjoys flirting with—and teasing—the stuffy cowboy. It’s just too bad Drake is so damn sexy…and straight. But when Drake becomes exceptionally friendly and rather openly inviting, HC is scared as to what this might mean, sending him on a trail of discovery to find out exactly who the real Drake Finley is. Meanwhile Drake is fascinated by the conundrum that is HC Wagner—the smart mouthed, tattooed, Harley-riding chef. He enjoys surprising the man who seems so set on aggravating him. One kiss to shut HC up starts the beginnings of one rollercoaster ride he never thought he would find himself on. After Drake has a taste of the stubborn chef, he finds himself with an unquenchable desire to teach him that not only do opposites attract, they can thrive…as long as they work on it together. less

When someone sees all that he is, they can delve deep within his soul, and there is no hiding from what the heart desires… Kendall Weston thinks living in Prentiss is a welcome change from his past. He enjoys working for his former boss in a law firm as his assistant, yet there is one thing that is messing things up. When he took the job, no one said anything about four-legged demons that could crush him with their big legs. He’s not getting on a horse, no matter what anyone said... moreWhen someone sees all that he is, they can delve deep within his soul, and there is no hiding from what the heart desires… Kendall Weston thinks living in Prentiss is a welcome change from his past. He enjoys working for his former boss in a law firm as his assistant, yet there is one thing that is messing things up. When he took the job, no one said anything about four-legged demons that could crush him with their big legs. He’s not getting on a horse, no matter what anyone said. At his supposed lesson he has his argument all ready for the reason he can’t ride a horse. That is until he meets a man who knocks him for a loop. The man looks so solemn, but the sparkle in his gaze makes Kendall want to see how he would look if he smiled. Thomas Ward takes over the lesson for the man who is obviously out of place. There is something he can’t define that draws him to the man. Kendall’s sharp wit and humour draw him in even more. Thomas is more comfortable with horses than people but Kendall is different than any man he has ever been attracted to. To get Kendall, he’s going to have to soothe the skittish man as he does his horses—with lots of steady touches and soft words, then he will let Kendall have his way before holding on for the ride of his unbound reaction. Reader Adviosry: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series. less