Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series by Jessie Gussman

A man who lost everything.A woman squatting on a property that's not hers.An aunt who suggests a marriage of convenience.When Smith Long strides into his new hometown, he doesn't expect to get bowled over by a woman chasing her cow whom she claims has fallen in love with a pig... moreA man who lost everything.A woman squatting on a property that's not hers.An aunt who suggests a marriage of convenience.When Smith Long strides into his new hometown, he doesn't expect to get bowled over by a woman chasing her cow whom she claims has fallen in love with a pig. Doesn't every small town have that one crazy person?He's not laughing later, though, when his aunt informs him that in order for him to receive the old, rundown property she'd promised him, he has to marry the crazy woman he'd hoped to never see again.Abrielle Adams is squatting on Sweet Briar Ranch and hoping that she'll get back on her feet before the heir shows up. Wishful thinking since she finds out that the man who'd kept her from catching her cow is the very person she was trying to avoid.But now Abrielle has been offered the one thing she could really use - half ownership of the Sweet Briar Ranch - and all she has to do is marry a (grumpy, sour, and okay, handsome) stranger.To both Abrielle and Smith, marriage is more than convenience and a vow is a lifetime commitment. Will they see how much they have in common and decide they need each other? less

When Teagan Lepley is asked to cat-sit by a kindly lady in town, she wasn't expecting the neighbor to be so "friendly." So she asks her best friend to hang out with her so she can honestly say she's busy. What she wasn't expecting was the entire town to think that there is - finally - something more going on between her and her best friend. Something more than the great friendship they've always had.Deuce Zimmerman is happy to hang out with Teagan... moreWhen Teagan Lepley is asked to cat-sit by a kindly lady in town, she wasn't expecting the neighbor to be so "friendly." So she asks her best friend to hang out with her so she can honestly say she's busy. What she wasn't expecting was the entire town to think that there is - finally - something more going on between her and her best friend. Something more than the great friendship they've always had.Deuce Zimmerman is happy to hang out with Teagan. There's never been anyone else whose company he's enjoyed more. But when she disappears, he panics, and it's possible he might, for the first time, be tempted to cross the bonds of friendship into something more.Will one housesitting assignment bring these two best friends together? Or will it ruin their friendship forever? Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Best ★★★★★ “Pretty sure this is the most I've laughed while reading!!” - Sandy★★★★★ “Reasons I enjoyed this Whimsical Inspirational Witty Unpredictable Romantic Easy-to-read Happily Ever After Wonderful characters Page-turner Original Realistic Entertaining” - Janna ★★★★★ “Another humorous romance, filled with advice for living like Jesus in the good and the bad times.” - Jeannette★★★★★ “I would definitely recommend reading this book. I didn't want to put it down, but thought I better get some sleep or I would be very sleepy at work!” - Terry ★★★★★ “Another great book by Jessie Gussman. I find it incredibly relaxing to read her stories. And I love this story of friends to more. Perfect for those who love reading Christian romance fiction.” - Linda Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess less

Can these life-long enemies set aside their differences for the sake of a little girl and her horse?Cormac Henderson is shocked when he discovered his friend from college has willed him half-interest in a high-dollar roping horse...and his daughter. But then he finds out that the woman who has hated him since high school is the person he's supposed to be sharing custody of both with... moreCan these life-long enemies set aside their differences for the sake of a little girl and her horse?Cormac Henderson is shocked when he discovered his friend from college has willed him half-interest in a high-dollar roping horse...and his daughter. But then he finds out that the woman who has hated him since high school is the person he's supposed to be sharing custody of both with. How could one piece of information twist up his life so fast?Brooklyn Lepley is content baking and ranching with her sisters. Going to farmers markets and doing chores on their ranch. Her main goal in life is to stay away from Cormac Henderson, who humiliated her in high school and never showed a bit of remorse for it. Avoiding him is not the easiest thing to do in a small town like Sweet Water, especially since they've been tapped to man the kissing booth together for the summer festival. It becomes impossible when she is informed Cormac and she have inherited half-interest of a horse...and a little girl.They have to work together for the good of the little girl, and as they do, they find that maybe the past doesn't have to define the future.Can these two enemies find forgiveness and possibly even fall in love? less

A woman who beat cancer, but longs for a family.A man who can't shake his youthful reputation of instability.A desperate midnight marriage.Mav Stryker can't seem to convince the town of Sweet Water that he's not the kid he used to be. Of course, taking a gamble on high dollar cattle that didn't pay off, isn't helping anything. Especially when it causes him to face foreclosure.Except, there is an inheritance, but he needs to act...by midnight... moreA woman who beat cancer, but longs for a family.A man who can't shake his youthful reputation of instability.A desperate midnight marriage.Mav Stryker can't seem to convince the town of Sweet Water that he's not the kid he used to be. Of course, taking a gamble on high dollar cattle that didn't pay off, isn't helping anything. Especially when it causes him to face foreclosure.Except, there is an inheritance, but he needs to act...by midnight.Cassie Hoover has secretly been in love with Mav Stryker forever. He's never noticed her, of course. No man has. After all, she's "the girl with cancer." Except her cancer is in remission and she's more than ready for a family of her own.If she marries Mav to help him get his inheritance, will he learn to love her in return? Or will it be the biggest mistake she ever made? less

Merrit and Sorrel Hines have been trying to find a husband for their mom because they want a dad. Their mom says to be patient, but at the rate she's going - always more concerned with what is happening at her diner than in looking for a husband - they'll be grown and out of the house until she gets around to finding someone.So, they take matters into their own hands. If their mom is so into food, they'll concoct a dish that will make the first man who tastes it ask her to marry him... moreMerrit and Sorrel Hines have been trying to find a husband for their mom because they want a dad. Their mom says to be patient, but at the rate she's going - always more concerned with what is happening at her diner than in looking for a husband - they'll be grown and out of the house until she gets around to finding someone.So, they take matters into their own hands. If their mom is so into food, they'll concoct a dish that will make the first man who tastes it ask her to marry him.Except it doesn't work.Elias Stone intended to make a career out of the Air Force. But a secret that he was sworn not to tell caused him to be dishonorably discharged. Reeling from the unexpected turn, and betrayed by the one person he'd always thought would stand by him, he follows his crew to Sweet Briar Ranch in Sweet Water, North Dakota, where two cute little girls mark him as the man who needs to marry their mom. Unfortunately, marrying is the farthest thing from his mind.Jane Hines knows her daughters are up to no good. She was married once, and has no desire to walk the aisle again. But a handsome stranger, a rumor of a love potion and a chicken recipe that could put her little restaurant on the map just might change her mind.Can a bite of chicken, a little nudge by the town and a lot of trust create a family? less

Jonah Mills is content keeping a low profile on the Sweet Briar Ranch, drumming up business for their crop-dusting service and learning how to be a rancher after years in the Air Force. His marriage was a mistake he doesn't intend to repeat.Darby Woods comes to Sweet Water with Amber, her adopted daughter, looking for Amber's father, just as a group of girls make a video that goes viral on social media... moreJonah Mills is content keeping a low profile on the Sweet Briar Ranch, drumming up business for their crop-dusting service and learning how to be a rancher after years in the Air Force. His marriage was a mistake he doesn't intend to repeat.Darby Woods comes to Sweet Water with Amber, her adopted daughter, looking for Amber's father, just as a group of girls make a video that goes viral on social media. The town is swarmed with ladies looking to be the lady with the Three Old Coots, and, while not intending to be in the running, Darby is somehow chosen.Her new gig is great, except it doesn't pay anything. So, she takes a clerk job on Sweet Briar Ranch, where the man she's looking for lives, only he doesn't realize he's a father and she doesn't want to hurt her daughter if he isn't interested in fulfilling his responsibilities.But when her daughter's birth mother shows up in Sweet Water to take her away from Darby, can she trust that Jonah will be the kind of father Amber needs? Can she find more than just a father for Amber, and maybe true love for herself as well? less

After her husband died, leaving her with six kids to raise on her own, Piper Hughes struggles to hold everything together on a hairdresser's small wage. She has no hope of expanding her two bedroom ranch house and doesn't want to rely on the charity of the town, either. She definitely doesn't want some strange man coming in, being too kind, stealing her kids' hearts and turning her world upside down. He'll be leaving when he's done... moreAfter her husband died, leaving her with six kids to raise on her own, Piper Hughes struggles to hold everything together on a hairdresser's small wage. She has no hope of expanding her two bedroom ranch house and doesn't want to rely on the charity of the town, either. She definitely doesn't want some strange man coming in, being too kind, stealing her kids' hearts and turning her world upside down. He'll be leaving when he's done. After all, what man would want a woman with six kids?Former airman, Gideon Marsh, would've had the single mother's addition done last spring, but he'd broken his leg and couldn't work. But a building project is just what he needs to fill the long, cold, North Dakota winter days. Snow days with the kids will be especially fun.Except he doesn't know these kids have more in mind for him than being a general contractor. As he's looking into the serious gaze of Piper's oldest son, something in him just can't call the kid's bluff.So he ends up married.Shocked at first, he decides it might not be such a bad thing. After all, he's never met a woman who intrigues him quite like Piper. Can he convince her to allow him to be her husband for real? Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Shotgun Wedding ★★★★★ "Gideon's and Piper's story is so sweet! And there is a shotgun wedding, but it's not what you probably think. This is a really fun story." - Leis★★★★★ "I have loved all the books in this series but this is by far my favorite!" - Demi ★★★★★ "This one really delivers. Definitely recommend." - Sharon★★★★★ "I absolutely LOVED this book! How can a broken foot, a huge family crowded into a two-bedroom house and a mega snowstorm be the fixin's for a sweet romance?Only in Jessie Gussman's imagination!I think you'll love it, too!" - PNG Lynn ★★★★★ "WOW! MY FAVORITE IN THIS SERIES! I love all the books by Jessie Gussman but this one! I don't want to ramble about how I loved I wouldn't change a line in it! I read it in a few days (and I have very full days!!). Thank you Jessie Gussman for this book!" - Soleil Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love Song less

Shorthanded in his business on Sweet Briar Ranch, Baker Lawrence is relieved when his friend, Zeke shows up to help.Unfortunately, he hadn't counted on Zeke bringing his sister, Princess Kennedy Weaver-Payne, reeling from a divorce from her husband, the heir to the Cornith throne, after his very public affair. She's in North Dakota to heal and to hide from the paparazzi.Baker isn't quite sure how he became her babysitter, and he's looking for a way to get out of it... moreShorthanded in his business on Sweet Briar Ranch, Baker Lawrence is relieved when his friend, Zeke shows up to help.Unfortunately, he hadn't counted on Zeke bringing his sister, Princess Kennedy Weaver-Payne, reeling from a divorce from her husband, the heir to the Cornith throne, after his very public affair. She's in North Dakota to heal and to hide from the paparazzi.Baker isn't quite sure how he became her babysitter, and he's looking for a way to get out of it. Because Kenni is a lot more down to earth - and a lot more appealing - than he ever thought a Princess would be. She's the girl next door, just as sweet and kind as she'd been all those years ago when he crushed on her in high school.Kennedy Weaver wants out of the fish bowl. For ten years, people micromanaged her life and her every move was reported in news outlets all over the earth.Since her husband's infidelity, and their subsequent divorce, Kenni just wants to be left alone to figure things out. North Dakota seems like the perfect place. Only, because of one little kidnapping and ransom incident, her older brother thinks she needs a bodyguard. She supposes he's probably right, but she'd really like it to be anyone other than Baker Lawrence. He's been her brother's best friend forever and her very first crush. There is no man more solid and dependable than Baker.When reporters come to Sweet Water asking questions, they end up improvising to keep Kenni's identity secure. A fake marriage is the perfect foil, but will it end up being more than they bargained for? less

Former firefighter Hines Cannon saved a life. But in the process, he lost his own. Hines Cannon, a recluse haunted by the scars of his heroic sacrifice, never expected to find love in the rural North Dakota town of Sweet Water.But when a freak accident leaves him helpless, Eliza Walton, the woman he once saved, becomes his lifeline. As they spend time together, secrets unravel and barriers crumble... moreFormer firefighter Hines Cannon saved a life. But in the process, he lost his own. Hines Cannon, a recluse haunted by the scars of his heroic sacrifice, never expected to find love in the rural North Dakota town of Sweet Water.But when a freak accident leaves him helpless, Eliza Walton, the woman he once saved, becomes his lifeline. As they spend time together, secrets unravel and barriers crumble.Will the scars that bind them ultimately lead to a love that transcends physical appearances and ignites the flame of true belonging? less

After losing his country music superstar sister in a plane crash, Jones Dunn brings his niece to Sweet Water so they could stay where no one will recognize or bother them. He doesn't intend to stay in town long, but a marriage proposal from an unlikely source makes him think that maybe his plans should change.Mallie Woods couldn't be more embarrassed when her daughter proposes marriage to the handsome stranger she'd been singing with in the evening on their back porches... moreAfter losing his country music superstar sister in a plane crash, Jones Dunn brings his niece to Sweet Water so they could stay where no one will recognize or bother them. He doesn't intend to stay in town long, but a marriage proposal from an unlikely source makes him think that maybe his plans should change.Mallie Woods couldn't be more embarrassed when her daughter proposes marriage to the handsome stranger she'd been singing with in the evening on their back porches. She's never even seen his face! But their shared history makes him seem less like a stranger and more like a friend.Then, an unexpected offer forces them to make a decision neither of them were ready for. Could the cowboy's love song become family harmony? less