King Creek Cowboys Series by Cheyenne McCray

When a small-town cowboy falls for a big-city girl, lifestyle differences are the least of their troubles. As a teenager, Kit Beaumont was homeless in San Francisco, living on the streets with her mom and sister. Now she’s the head chef of an exclusive Los Angeles hotel, but she turns her back on her success to work as a cook on a cattle ranch in the Arizona desert. While trying not to relive old mistakes and her past grief, she holds on tightly to her secrets... moreWhen a small-town cowboy falls for a big-city girl, lifestyle differences are the least of their troubles. As a teenager, Kit Beaumont was homeless in San Francisco, living on the streets with her mom and sister. Now she’s the head chef of an exclusive Los Angeles hotel, but she turns her back on her success to work as a cook on a cattle ranch in the Arizona desert. While trying not to relive old mistakes and her past grief, she holds on tightly to her secrets.Rancher Carter McLeod knows highly rated chefs don’t take positions like preparing meals for a bunch of cowboys without a good reason. A reason he doesn’t know. His challenge is to keep from falling for the cute blond while he waits for the day she returns to a life where she hobnobbed with celebrities instead of dirt-covered ranch hands.Kit has no intention of jumping into a relationship with any man, much less her new boss, but she couldn’t have cooked up anything more enticing than Carter.As feared, this cowboy romance comes to a scorching end when her hidden past comes striding back into her life. And now Carter may never trust her again. less

Miranda Hawthorne has made a new start in the small town of King Creek, Arizona. She’s a horse therapist who works with children and adults with disabilities and is perfectly fine being single and living a fulfilling life helping others. After what her ex put her through, she doesn’t need a man, thank you very much.A stallion threw Justin McLeod’s daughter, and she hasn’t been able to get back on a horse... moreMiranda Hawthorne has made a new start in the small town of King Creek, Arizona. She’s a horse therapist who works with children and adults with disabilities and is perfectly fine being single and living a fulfilling life helping others. After what her ex put her through, she doesn’t need a man, thank you very much.A stallion threw Justin McLeod’s daughter, and she hasn’t been able to get back on a horse. On recommendation, he takes his daughter to a horse therapist to help her work up her courage to ride again. The moment Justin meets the beautiful Miranda, he knows he needs to get to know her better. A lot better. Miranda is determined to keep her distance and stay single. Justin is determined to break down all her barriers and show her she belongs with him. less

Can a jilted cowboy find true love when his cowgirl keeps one foot out the door?Abby Buchanan enjoys her job as a rep for her family’s fencing company, traveling to different locations and meeting interesting people. But the pressure is on during this trip to the small town of King Creek, Arizona. Her father and the employees she’s known all her life are depending on her to bring in enough business to save the struggling company... moreCan a jilted cowboy find true love when his cowgirl keeps one foot out the door?Abby Buchanan enjoys her job as a rep for her family’s fencing company, traveling to different locations and meeting interesting people. But the pressure is on during this trip to the small town of King Creek, Arizona. Her father and the employees she’s known all her life are depending on her to bring in enough business to save the struggling company. When she meets sexy rancher, and potential client, Brady McLeod, she never expects to fall for a man rooted to his land.Brady is intrigued by the leggy redhead and can’t get her out of his head. He finds any excuse to spend time with her even though her desire to travel for a living reminds him of the woman who left him at the altar. When the bed and breakfast she’s been staying at burns down, he offers her a room on his ranch.What starts out as a short-term stay, evolves into something much more.Tragedy strikes and Abby turns her back on what might have been with Brady. Now it’s up to him to prove they can still be together and that she needs him as much as he needs her. less

When rancher, Tyson Donovan, steps forward to protect a woman from a couple of degenerates closing in on her, he discovers their target is Haylee McLeod. He’s known her since he ran around with her brothers in school, but rarely gave her a second thought—until now. The beautiful woman sitting in front of him is no longer a child. Her spunk and determination intrigue him... moreWhen rancher, Tyson Donovan, steps forward to protect a woman from a couple of degenerates closing in on her, he discovers their target is Haylee McLeod. He’s known her since he ran around with her brothers in school, but rarely gave her a second thought—until now. The beautiful woman sitting in front of him is no longer a child. Her spunk and determination intrigue him. He wants to get to know her better, but knows her brothers will turn on him if he should inadvertently hurt her, so he decides to pursue a causal relationship.Haylee always thought of Tyson as a guy who was around from time-to-time, nothing more or less—until he tries to act like one of her overprotective brothers. Her ire boils whenever a man thinks he needs to save her when she’s perfectly capable of taking care of herself. She’s made a point of controlling her life and surroundings ever since a boyfriend passed away under terrible circumstances.Tyson is handsome, but he’s also a wild card. His heroic nature sometimes places his life in danger. She can’t handle losing someone close again, but she doesn’t let that stop her from testing the waters. A fling couldn’t possibly lead to anything more if she controls the relationship.When they discover their attraction is more than skin deep, will they run away from their true feelings? Or will they face their fears and risk their hearts? less