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Get Married or Else! Cole Bailey’s eccentric billionaire grandfather issues an edict. If his grandsons don’t settle down soon, he’ll sell controlling interest in the family business. After losing a coin toss to his twin brother, Zach, Cole's gotta go first. On the hunt for a bride, Cole crashes a high society wedding and comes face-to-face with his high school pal, Tess Morgan. The formerly shy, overweight bookworm is no longer the pushover who did Cole’s homework for him. At the reception, Tess goads him into a game of pool. Just to keep things interesting, Cole suggests a wager. ...

All Deannie Hollis had to do was woo and wed Brodie Trueblood to honor the promise she'd made her father. Regaining her birthright was all the feisty single gal had ever dreamed about. But never, in all those imaginings, had she considered what she would do if she actually fell in love with the sexy cowboy she had to marry - and couldn't keep! So, as the pianist played the wedding march for the third time and the preacher's eyes turned heavenward, the wedding guests waited for the bride to make her appearance. Would Deannie walk down the aisle or hightail herself to the nearest town…and ...

"MARRY ME, KATIE" When Detective Truman West rescued the beautiful bridesmaid in distress, he couldn't believe his eyes. Katie Prentiss had blossomed from a timid schoolgirl into a very desirable woman. And that made her the perfect candidate for his latest undercover assignment. Katie insisted she owed him a favor, and Truman needed a no-strings "wife." He just hadn't expected how effortlessly--and wondrously--Katie slipped into the role, and into his arms. Nor had he foreseen the desire that consumed him for this woman who wanted nothing less than forever. The question was: Could Truman ...

The last thing single dad Dan Rowland needs during the holidays is to get roped into extracurricular projects, but he will do anything for his young son, Toby. So when fourth grade teacher, Joy Bakersfield, approaches him about pitching in to raise money for the school, he finds it hard to say no. Joy recognizes that Dan and Toby are struggling to embrace the holiday spirit and as a dyed-in-the-wool optimist, she makes it her mission to help these newcomers to Kringle, Texas, find their Christmas joy. But is Joy's hopeful cheeriness enough to convince Dan to open his heart to Christmas…...

Welcome to Heartthrob Hospital, where love is the best medicine. In this lighthearted and romantic trilogy, three strong, relatable women navigate the ups and downs of life, friendship, and love—proving that sometimes, even the most guarded hearts can find a happy ending. In The Thunderbolt, cheerful scrub nurse Lacy Calder is ready for her life-changing “thunderbolt” moment, but the last thing no-nonsense surgeon Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in is fate. It will take a little humor, a lot of heart, and a fainting goat to convince him that love doesn’t always follow logic. In The ...

It was supposed to be his twin brother, Cole, showcasing his craftsmanship on the popular cable TV show, but a sudden scheduling conflict thrusts Zack Bailey into the spotlight. Zack, typically averse to the glitz and glamour of television, yearns to swiftly conclude this unexpected TV stint and retreat back to his comfortable existence running a construction company. Megan Danbury, the charismatic host of 'Do It Herself,' is just as displeased to have the sullen carpenter on her set as he is to be there. From the moment their paths cross, they squabble like cats and dogs. Convinced their ...

Sweet as Honey When injured professional bull rider, Kael Carmody, swaggers home to Rascal, Texas he has one thing on his mind. Win back the woman he’s never stopped loving. But Daisy’s isn’t making things easy for him, she stopped believing in love the night he left her in his review mirror. Daisy Hightower has got enough problems running her honey farm and raising her young son without throwing Kael Carmody into the mix. She’s not the same girl she was when the handsome cowboy broke her heart all those years ago. But when her son takes to calling Kael, daddy, Daisy knows she in ...

A Perfect Christmas Joy The last thing single dad Dan Rowland needs during the holidays is to get roped into extracurricular projects, but he will do anything for his young son, Toby. So when fourth-grade teacher, Joy Bakersfield, approaches him about pitching in to raise money for the school, he finds it hard to say no. Joy recognizes that Dan and Toby are struggling to embrace the holiday spirit and as a dyed-in-the-wool optimist, she makes it her mission to help these newcomers to Kringle, Texas, find their Christmas joy. But is Joy's hopeful cheeriness enough to convince Dan to open his...

A jilted bride meets a superstar baseball player in this newest Stardust, Texas novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde Just uttering the word "wedding" makes Jodi Carlyle break out into a cold sweat. So a year after she'd been dumped at the altar, and two days after turning the...

Bah Humbug! After her parents announce their divorce after thirty years of marriage, the last thing Olivia Kearns wants is a big dose of holiday cheer. It's hard enough avoiding holiday magic in her hometown of Kringle, Texas, but then the absolute worst happens. Her ex Nick Matheson shows up on her doorstep asking for her help. Olivia isn't one to turn away a man in need, and Nick has changed for the better. Memories of their past passionate affair spark renewed feelings, but can Olivia open her guarded heart without getting burned again? Nick is determined to prove to Olivia that this ...

Love's the biggest gamble with the highest payoff. In Las Vegas, you gotta ante up to win big. Charlee Champagne, Vegas’ most fearless PI, has always played by her own rules. But her latest case is about to turn her world upside down. Enter one Mason Gentry: billionaire banker and total control freak. When buttoned-up Mason crashes into Charlee's life, desperate to find his grandfather, who's vanished with Charlee’s free-spirited granny, sparks fly. There’s just one problem: bad guys are after them. From the glitzy strip of Vegas to the sizzling sands of the Arizona desert, Charlee ...

HOW MUCH TROUBLE COULD ONE INFANT BE? It didn't take billionaire cowboy Clay Barton long to find out. Frazzled and frantic, he summoned the lovely pediatrician down the street--who instantly transformed the tiny terror into an adorable, cooing bundle. Who could blame his newborn niece? Clay wouldn't mind being in Dr. Tobie Avery's arms, himself... As one helpful visit became a week of playing pretend family, Clay started to hope he'd finally found a woman who loved him for himself, not just for his money. Yet what would Tobie do once she discovered he wasn't a working-class cowboy, but a ...

Desperate to win back his ex, billionaire playboy Jeb Whitcomb spent a year in self-discipline and (mostly) celibacy. He's a new man. But when she decides to marry someone else, Jeb immediately sets sail. He has only four days to stop the wedding and, worse still, he has a stowaway…the only woman who can make a newly good man behave very, very badly! R.N. Haley French is furious. For one night, she lets go of her usual boring routine, and the next she knows she's accidentally off to Florida with Mr. Sexy Superficiality, and desperately trying to forget the steamy encounter they almost shared.

When Scott Everly, a handsome Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander, goes undercover to take down a drug smuggling ring in the Florida Keys, he never expects to meet his match in Jackie Birchard, a driven biologist with a mission of her own. As Scott and Jackie clash and cooperate in their pursuit of justice, they find themselves drawn to each other despite the risks. With the danger closing in, they must work together to stop the smugglers and protect what they hold dear. With plot twists and surprises at every turn, this novel will ignite a passion that can't be denied. Get ready for some ...

Santa’s Got a Secret…After ticking off his boss, lawman Jonah Stevenson finds himself undercover as a department store Santa. But when it comes to the merriest of holidays, Jonah is a bit of a Grinch. The last thing he wants is to spend three weeks taking toy requests from toddlers in Rascal, Texas. Or fighting his red hot attraction to the cutest little elf this side of the North Pole.Edie Preston loves her seasonal job as Santa’s helper. But something about this year’s Santa is definitely off. For one thing, he’s acting pretty darned suspicious and there have been a rash of ...

City Slickers Need Not Apply! Dan McClintock swapped out his cushy corporate job in Dallas for a rundown spread in Rascal, Texas—banking everything on making his dream of running a dude ranch come true. Too bad he’s in over his head until one cute, petite cowgirl shows up to apply for a position as a ranch hand. Farrier Raleigh Travers is tired of being turned down for jobs because she’s young, female and decidedly height challenged. She’s got a kid brother to feed and she needs work and she’s not about to take “no” for answer. But what she doesn’t counted on is the sexy ...

After a nomadic childhood, dependable rancher, Caleb Sutton, loves his quiet, simple life in Kringle, Texas. That is until his footloose ex-fiancée, the only woman he’s ever loved blows back into town. Globe-trotting, freelance photographer, Ava Miller has come home for the holidays to help her parents with their animal rescue, but she’s not about to stay in Kringle, no matter how hot the old embers for salt-of-the-earth Caleb still burn. The town is too staid for her restless ways and nothing exciting ever happens here. Nothing that is, except spending time with Caleb. And when they ...

Oh boy, strap in for a wild ride in the heart of Arizona! Jane Grant, top-notch image consultant, is about to tackle a task as big as the Grand Canyon itself! Her mission, if she chooses to accept it (and she really doesn't have a choice if she wants that juicy promotion), is to polish our rough-around-the-edges cowboy, Luke Black, into a slick, business tycoon. Luke's as stubborn as a prickly Arizona cactus, resisting Jane's attempts to dress him up in shiny loafers and cufflinks instead of his beloved boots and Stetson. But here's where things get hotter than a Phoenix summer - as Jane ...

This Christmas, the greatest gift could be a second chance at love. Maddie Craig enjoys her quiet life in the charming small town of Christmas Beach, Louisiana, content to work as a pediatric nurse and raise her son Alex alone after the tragic death of her husband Rob. Her longtime neighbor and friend Jeff Murphy has always been a source of support, but when a devastating fire destroys Maddie's holiday décor, she begins to see Jeff in a new light. As Maddie and Jeff join forces to create a magical family Christmas celebration, the spirit of the season sparks long-buried feelings between ...

Nick Franklin never thought he'd be a hero. But when he comes to the rescue of a bride-to-be being kidnapped from a bridal boutique, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation. Luckily, he's not alone. Stacy Moore, the bride-to-be, is grateful for his help and the two of them quickly develop a rapport. As they work together to escape their kidnappers, Stacy can't help but be drawn to Nick. His sense of humour and easygoing nature make her feel safe and loved, something she hasn't felt in a long time. Unfortunately, Stacy is engaged to someone else and she knows that she ...