The Kings of Montana Series by Vanessa Gray Bartal, Rebecca Tocheff

Layla Smith has nothing. A former foster child with no job, no family, no home, and no prospects, her future couldn't be bleaker. And then she witnesses a murder. Now hunted by an assassin, she must enter witness protection, leave Chicago, and head to a location so remote it's not even on the map. Cade King has everything. Living on his family’s Montana ranch with three brothers, life is just about perfect until an accident alters the course of his life... moreLayla Smith has nothing. A former foster child with no job, no family, no home, and no prospects, her future couldn't be bleaker. And then she witnesses a murder. Now hunted by an assassin, she must enter witness protection, leave Chicago, and head to a location so remote it's not even on the map. Cade King has everything. Living on his family’s Montana ranch with three brothers, life is just about perfect until an accident alters the course of his life. Now, trapped in anger and helplessness, he resents his new situation almost as much as he resents the newcomer who can't seem to let him wallow in his misery. Why won't Layla take the hint and leave him alone? And more importantly, why doesn't she pity him like everyone else does? Thrown together by circumstance and bound by a connection they can’t comprehend, Layla and Cade begin to let down their defenses and learn to trust each other. As they lower their guards, they realize what they want most may be right in front of them. But the clock is ticking because somewhere a murderer won't stop until Layla is dead. less

Coy King's life used to be simple before everyone started falling in love. Now his younger brother is happily settled, and his twin brother, Cam, has decided to bring his girlfriend to their ranch-- a stranger he met on the internet, no less. For the first time in his life, Coy is not happy. To make matters worse, Cam gives Coy the task of retrieving the dreaded woman from the airport. From the moment Ivy lays eyes on Coy, she doesn't like him, and the feeling is mutual... moreCoy King's life used to be simple before everyone started falling in love. Now his younger brother is happily settled, and his twin brother, Cam, has decided to bring his girlfriend to their ranch-- a stranger he met on the internet, no less. For the first time in his life, Coy is not happy. To make matters worse, Cam gives Coy the task of retrieving the dreaded woman from the airport. From the moment Ivy lays eyes on Coy, she doesn't like him, and the feeling is mutual. But a chance encounter with a moose leaves the duo stranded in a freak Montana snowstorm. Coy believes their greatest test will be enduring the rugged wilderness without killing each other, but Ivy knows better. After learning to depend on each other for their very lives, the biggest test will be what happens when they arrive safely at the ranch because now she must choose between the brother she came for and the brother she found.. less

Isabelle Landry left her small Montana town at the age of seventeen and never looked back. Bookish, awkward, and ambitious, she had never fit in. Determined to make something of herself, she fled to New York and succeeded beyond her wildest dreams, hoping never to see Montana again. But when a work assignment takes her back for a two week visit, she must confront the ghosts of her past, including her onetime rival, Cameron King.Cam King is responsible... moreIsabelle Landry left her small Montana town at the age of seventeen and never looked back. Bookish, awkward, and ambitious, she had never fit in. Determined to make something of herself, she fled to New York and succeeded beyond her wildest dreams, hoping never to see Montana again. But when a work assignment takes her back for a two week visit, she must confront the ghosts of her past, including her onetime rival, Cameron King.Cam King is responsible. At nineteen, he became the head of his family's massive Montana ranch, but the price of so much responsibility is high. Now, jaded and alone, he despairs of ever finding love. Enter Belle Landry. Belle makes him crazy, but she also makes him laugh, something no other woman has been able to do. Now it's up to the most serious and un-romantic King brother to melt Belle's heart, but he only has two weeks to convince her because Belle is as determined to go as Cam is to make her stay. In an epic battle of the wills, who will prevail? Or will they both lose it all in the game of love? less

Josh King is perfect, or at least he tries to be. Loyal, hardworking, and honest, he can't stand to be lied to or laughed at. Nicknamed "St. Josh" by his three older brothers, his hidden soft side is reserved for his beloved cattle dogs and his best friend, a wiry little cowboy named Sam. But when Sam betrays him, Josh decides never to trust again. He wears his anger like a shield, keeping the world at bay until his meddling sisters-in-law decide to intervene... moreJosh King is perfect, or at least he tries to be. Loyal, hardworking, and honest, he can't stand to be lied to or laughed at. Nicknamed "St. Josh" by his three older brothers, his hidden soft side is reserved for his beloved cattle dogs and his best friend, a wiry little cowboy named Sam. But when Sam betrays him, Josh decides never to trust again. He wears his anger like a shield, keeping the world at bay until his meddling sisters-in-law decide to intervene. They're convinced Josh needs to change, and they think they have the perfect plan. Josh is predictably angry about the girl they bring to the ranch for him. After all, he already has a girlfriend. But his brothers won't listen to reason; instead they listen to their wives. Now Josh must try to dodge the woman living in his house by any means necessary. And as for the girl, she just might be the key to unlocking Josh's stubborn heart, if only he'll give her a chance to try. less