Born In Texas Series by Jo Grafford

Once burnt, twice shy, never again! He needs a job, she’s trying to save her family’s ranch, and neither of them is looking for an explosive attraction to complicate things. Sure the chemistry between them is real, but the timing is off — way off! Army Ranger Matt Romero allows his ex-fiancée to pressure him into leaving the military during a whirlwind relationship, only to be dumped by her at the altar... moreOnce burnt, twice shy, never again! He needs a job, she’s trying to save her family’s ranch, and neither of them is looking for an explosive attraction to complicate things. Sure the chemistry between them is real, but the timing is off — way off! Army Ranger Matt Romero allows his ex-fiancée to pressure him into leaving the military during a whirlwind relationship, only to be dumped by her at the altar. During a road trip across Texas for a job interview, he stops to rescue an injured woman from a collision. Her intriguing plea before the ambulance arrives makes him linger in town a few extra hours.Bree Anderson and her brother, Brody, are barely keeping their ranch afloat after a failed joint business venture with her ex-fiancé. So she is livid when she wakes from a coma to discover that her brother has talked the stranger who saved her life into becoming their newest investment partner. And not the long-distance kind, either.Despite their instant attraction, neither Matt nor Bree is quick or willing to take a second chance at love. Or even give each other the benefit of the doubt. Brody works like crazy to keep the peace between them, but there’s only so much one partially paralyzed cowboy can do. All too soon Matt and Bree realize they’re fighting more than an unwanted attraction, and flushing out the secret saboteur plaguing their ranch is going to directly depend on their ability to learn to work together — despite the sparks flying between them. Or maybe because of them? less

When a rough-around-the-edges Marine is tasked with playing bodyguard to a flirty rodeo queen...Combat veteran Lyon Garrett has seen real action overseas, so he’s skeptical about taking on such a frivolous assignment. Though the lovely cowgirl insists her life is in danger, the only risks in sight are the overwhelming odds she’ll sprain an ankle in her ridiculously high-heeled boots... moreWhen a rough-around-the-edges Marine is tasked with playing bodyguard to a flirty rodeo queen...Combat veteran Lyon Garrett has seen real action overseas, so he’s skeptical about taking on such a frivolous assignment. Though the lovely cowgirl insists her life is in danger, the only risks in sight are the overwhelming odds she’ll sprain an ankle in her ridiculously high-heeled boots.Elle Corrigan has worked hard to build her reputation as a gum-chewing, gossip-spreading, life-of-the-party kinda gal. It’s the perfect cover for her real job as a private investigator. That is, until her current case takes a dangerous turn, forcing her to turn to K&G Security for help.When their big and tough senior partner shows up for duty, she is thrown off balance by his haunted gaze and the battle scars that no amount of ink on his arms can hide — and don’t even get her started on their wildly inconvenient spark of attraction. How’s a girl supposed to keep her secrets safe and solve her case while constantly being distracted by her hunky protector?★ BORN IN TEXAS is a series of faith-filled romantic suspense stories about small town, everyday heroes. WARNING: Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroH – Hunk and HeroI – Instantly Her HeroHEART LAKEMore sweet romantic suspense stories by Jo!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsDISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESMore sweet hero romances by Jo!The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueThe Maid by Mistake RescueThe Unlucky Bride Rescue less

A cowboy deputy who feels called into the ministry in a small Texas town, a woman on the run, and their chance encounter that sparks a lot more than either of them bargained for…Officer Jeremy Morgan's life takes an interesting turn when a new waitress at his favorite diner slides into his booth and begs him to make it look like they're together — that her safety may depend on it... moreA cowboy deputy who feels called into the ministry in a small Texas town, a woman on the run, and their chance encounter that sparks a lot more than either of them bargained for…Officer Jeremy Morgan's life takes an interesting turn when a new waitress at his favorite diner slides into his booth and begs him to make it look like they're together — that her safety may depend on it.After a heartbreaking disagreement with her late stepfather, Allie Greathouse abandons her family’s wealth and prestige to move off the grid, working a series of jobs she never keeps for long. Though she knows she’ll eventually have to return home and set things straight with her stepsister, a mysterious stalker forces her to remain on the run.She has no idea how much danger she’s putting the dark and swoony deputy in when she confesses her reasons for running, or just how quickly a girl can lose her heart to the right guy at the wrong time!★ BORN IN TEXAS is a faith-filled romantic suspense series about small town, everyday heroes. Lots of heart, plenty of humor, and always a happily-ever-after!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZThe whole alphabet is coming!A – Accidental HeroB – Best Friend HeroC – Celebrity HeroD – Damaged HeroE – Enemies to HeroF – Forbidden HeroG – Guardian HeroH – Hunk and HeroI – Instantly Her HeroJ – Jilted Hero less