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Will the Bounty Hunter Catch the Billionaire? Brittany McKenzie, ex-military sniper, comes from a long line of bounty hunters. The night her cousin Jennifer marries, she has a one-night stand with a gorgeous unknown man who piques her interest. Back at work when she goes on her next assignment, she can’t believe his face stares back at her. Billionaire Mark Davis has been framed for embezzlement and is determined to clear his name. The only obstacle is the blonde bounty hunter, who he spent one glorious night in Vegas with, doesn’t care what he thinks. Can he convince her of his ...

A reluctant groom and a runaway bride… Beth Worthington finds herself racing from a wealthy older groom into the arms of a stranger when she defies an attempt by her father to marry her off. Instead, she takes matters into her own hands and agrees to become a mail-order bride with no intention of staying married to her unknown suitor. Ethan Fraser is shocked when he discovers his mother ordered him a bride. To save the innocent girl’s reputation, he goes through with the wedding. What he doesn’t expect is for his innocent bride to have plans of her own – that don’t happen to ...

Two worlds collide, when a conservative cowboy saves a zany journalist. In the heart of Cupid, Texas, where the clash between tradition and quirkiness is as fiery as love itself, an unlikely duo is about to rewrite the rules of romance. Meet Jim Lawrence, a rugged cowboy with a staunch disbelief in superstitions and a penchant for a black-and-white world. Forced into a bizarre bet that involves dancing around the Cupid Statue at midnight, he never imagined it would lead to saving a spirited journalist, Shadow Wilson. Shadow, on a mission to unravel the secrets of the fabled Cupid Statue, ...

Running Away Brought Her What She Wanted In a twist of love, Crystal's engagement takes a dark turn with her fiancé's deceit. Opting for independence, she embarks on a solo honeymoon, unaware of the chaos ahead. A chance meeting with her enigmatic cruise neighbor propels Crystal into emotional turmoil. Swearing off romance, she returns home, determined to redefine her life. Enter Tyler Nelson, a sharp attorney entangled in his billionaire friend's perplexing dealings. Unraveling a dubious business deal with the mysterious cruise companion, Tyler is incredulous. Crystal's relentless pursuit...

Cupid SantaAn imperfect man and a desperate woman. Driven to find her perfect match, Brie Simpson sets out for Cupid, Texas to test the superstition of dancing naked around the statue to discover true love. Only, to learn destiny betrayed her when she gets handcuffed. After complaints about people dancing naked around the statue, Deputy Stephen Austin is determined to arrest anyone he catches. With good reason he doesn’t believe in the magic of Cupid. When he finds himself in a jam, with no one to help plan the annual Christmas party, he’s forced to turn to his prisoner. Can Cupid bring...

Football and Cowboys, Love and War! In the state of Texas where football is king, billionaire pro wide receiver Cody Landry’s world collides with Jamie Gray's strong defensive resolve to keep her distance from the gridiron's charm. Scarred by her ex-husband's infidelity, Jamie seeks solace far from the end zone, only to find herself ensnared in a game of affection spun by not one, but two players competing for her heart. As Jamie's past threatens to take out her newfound peace, Cody emerges as her number one fan, offering more than protection—a love that defies the glitz and glamour of ...

The Billionaire Needs a Fake Engagement. Since he struck it big with the Powerball, Adrian Landry has been dodging women. Only problem is that he needs an escort for the rodeo ball season, one without any expectations. And when he gets what he wants, it backfires on him, big time. Accomplished lawyer Madison Benton yearns to return home to Oakdale, Texas, and abandon her high-powered career. When she learns of Adrian's predicament, she proposes a deal. She will be his date for the season if he assists her start-up legal firm. No strings attached. Is it possible for two people to pretend to ...

Bad Girls Have More Fun Unjustifiably branded scandalous by the newspaper society columnist, Sadie King tries to embrace her new identity to show society she is above such piddly gossip. She will wear her "bad girl" badge with pride, chin held high. At least until young businessman Levi Griffin decides to see just how salacious she really is. Since rescuing a naked Sadie from a vicious prank, Levi Griffin hasn't been the same. The woman is tempting and he can’t seem to walk away from her innocent smile and bewitching eyes. His mother, the local gossip writer, continuously berates the ...

From mistrust to love: can two wounded hearts find healing in each other? Evan Landry has always kept his past buried beneath a façade of calm, avoiding close relationships ever since a storm claimed his parents. The loss left him wary, and though he longs for his own family, he's cautious—especially after his brother's PowerBall windfall, which seemed to invite more trouble than joy. Though he dreams of a family of his own, his brother’s PowerBall fortune—meant to bring happiness—has only attracted complications and further fueled Evan’s reluctance to get close. Channeling his ...

A Billionaire’s Hidden Talent, A Literary Agent’s Last Chance Dakota Landry, the brooding billionaire, may have lost it all before striking it rich with a lottery win, but he harbors a hidden passion that even his closest kin are unaware of. Heidi Perez is a determined literary agent on a mission to unearth the next literary sensation. Little does she know, her journey will lead her to Dakota's secluded ranch, where a storm traps her with the enigmatic billionaire and reveals his clandestine talent. As Heidi navigates the rugged terrain of Dakota's guarded emotions, she discovers a man ...

Families tore them apart. Fate just brought them back together. Twenty years ago, Nicole Laurent’s world shattered with a single email. Her marriage to Tripp Masterson ended in heartbreak, leaving her with nothing but unanswered questions. Now she’s a fierce prosecutor, facing the only man she ever loved across the courtroom. But as the trial unfolds, buried secrets rise to the surface—secrets that prove their breakup may not have been their choice at all. Families lied. Loyalties twisted. And the betrayal that tore them apart runs deeper than either imagined. With passion still ...

He’s grumpy, gorgeous, and deeply annoyed by her. Perfect. When Aisling O’Byrne catches her fiancé in bed with her boss, she doesn’t just walk away—she scorches the earth. She ditches Manhattan for a surprise inheritance in Mountshannon, Ireland. Population: nosy. Judgy. And way too interested in her business. To claim her grandmother’s crumbling estate, Aisling must live there for six months. Her plan? Renovate, sell, and flee. Easy—until she runs into Ronan Gallagher, her childhood fiancé turned brooding literary snob. He hates her goat. She hates his rose bushes. And thanks...

The Redhead with the Gun Won’t be Denied In a race against time, Jennifer McKenzie Delgado, and Carson Lopez, mistaken for his dangerous twin, team up to capture a million-dollar bail jumper and save the Lipstick and Lead Bounty Hunting Agency from ruin. With organized crime closing in and their hearts on the line, their electrifying quest will keep you on the edge of your seat, blending suspense with Janet Evanovich-style humor in this thrilling romantic suspense.

The Doctor Needs a Date! Anthony slid into the limo and turned to say hello. “Is this some kind of joke?” he spat. There sat none other than Olivia Spencer, his old girlfriend, his ex-fiancé. The name he’d erased from his thoughts just seconds ago. Dr. Anthony DeAngelo holds patients’ hearts in his hands, but is unwilling to take time from his career to find love for himself. Since the day his fiancé left him at the altar, his career has been his focus. Secretly he longs for a wife and family. Someone to love him. Teacher Olivia Spencer is forced to moonlight as an escort to help ...

One Blind Date Too Many Vanessa Lowell detests Valentine’s Day, a painful reminder of the love she lost when her husband perished in Afghanistan. Unbeknownst to her, friends attempt to brighten the day by arranging a blind date. Little does she suspect that this setup will introduce her to Disco Dave, an unlikely contender for her affections. Three years after losing his wife, David Baker is weary of friends meddling in his love life. To counter their efforts, he adopts the persona of Disco Dave, embracing the role of the worst date imaginable. However, when he crosses paths with Vanessa,...

The Bad Boy Wants The Preacher’s Daughter…At Least For One Night "Oh no," she screeched trying to hide all her very nice curves that she obviously had kept hidden away all these years. "What are you doing here?" he asked stunned. With her hands shielding her body, she glared at him. "The same thing you're doing." Preacher’s daughter Chloe Kilian’s luck with men has been less than inspirational. One was a cheater, two thought they were God’s gift to women, three had Mother Separation anxiety, and four were chosen by her father. The odds were not in her favor of meeting Mr. Right. ...

Flood waters and broken hearts…two jilted ex-lovers trapped in Bride, Texas Laney Baxter’s ironic escape to Bride, Texas couldn’t be more fitting - considering she is a runaway bride! Unfortunately her plans to hide out have her jumping from the frying pan into the fire when she discovers she is trapped with the one man who broke her heart years ago - Chase Hamilton! Now, she can only hope the rising waters recede before Chase uncovers the mystery of their past. Chase returns to Bride, Texas to nurse a broken heart and re-evaluate his life. The family home along the river was supposed...

Santa needs help delivering toys...Does he get more than he bargained for? Driven to find her perfect match, Brie Simpson sets out for Cupid, Texas to test the superstition of dancing naked around the statue to discover true love. Only, to learn destiny betrayed her when she gets handcuffed. Deputy Stephen Austin arrests anyone he catches doing the Cupid dance. With good reason he doesn’t believe in the magic of Cupid. When he finds himself in a jam, with no one to help plan the annual Christmas party, he’s forced to turn to the woman in handcuffs. Can Cupid bring two troubled souls ...

A Kiss Sends Her Fleeing…Runaway Bride Belle Bishop and her sisters, wealthy southern belles, are set to marry old men suitors selected for them by their guardian uncle. When the elder man kisses Belle, she knows it’s time to flee. Together, the three women sneak out of Savannah as penniless mail-order brides desperate for a new chance at love and happiness in Mistletoe Falls, Montana. Martin Keegan owns the local saloon and dreams of owning a ranch. His father orders him a mail-order bride, hoping she will accept Martin as he is – a poor struggling working man. Will his new wife help...

Can a Matchmaking Ghost Heal Two Broken Hearts? Tanner Burnett served his country well in the Iraq War. Now he’s returned home with a badass case of posttraumatic challenges. The least little noise has him taking cover. So when a ghost starts talking to him, he thinks she’s just another PTSD hallucination. After graduating culinary school in Boulder, Colorado, Emily Young became the newest rising star in the world of the culinary arts. Yet, two years after her husband’s death, his memory still haunts her. Needing a fresh start, she takes a job at the Burnett Ranch in Texas. Only ...