Download or read book THE RANCHER S HAND PICKED BRIDE written by Elizabeth August and published by Silhouette. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gwen Murphy, once the girl from the ranch next door, owed her aging Apache neighbor big-time. But deploy her private-investigator skills to a find a wife for Morning Hawk’s greatgrandson? And move into his home to do so? Dang it! For years, virile Jess Logan had stirred feelings celibate Gwen wanted no part of. Once under Jess’s roof—and his amused masculine scrutiny—Gwen did her best to procure him a spouse. Or did she? For Texas heat scorched her whenever Jess was near, melting her lifelong icy grudge against men. Finally she saw her heart could be whole, if only she could find the courage to let Jess claim her as his woman.

Download or read book The Rancher takes his Convenient Bride written by Shanae Johnson and published by Heartspell Media, LLC. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instalove alters the plan when an Army Ranger makes a calculated deal to wed a female rancher in a modern day marriage of convenience. Army Ranger Tony Keaton is under a tight deadline. He’s got just 90 days to break ground, construct, and open the elite forces training camp he and his men have been planning since they left the military. The problem is his camp, which is on the grounds of the Purple Heart Ranch, needs access to the adjoining creek for their training exercises. Luckily, the stunning female rancher who owns that piece of land is willing to make a deal. Cattle rancher Brenda Vance is shedding ranch hands who can’t stand working for a woman. But she’s also bleeding money as she modernizes her property. To cover the debt of the technological advances, she agrees to sell the creek to Keaton. But the only way to cut through the red tape and transfer the land quickly enough to meet his 90 day deadline is to get married. Their iron-clad prenup protects her assets, but what will protect her heart? As Keaton and his unit of Army Rangers work the land with no problem taking orders from a woman, Brenda has dangerous dreams of this marriage lasting longer than the red tape requires. Dating isn’t on Keaton’s to do list, but a woman like Brenda makes him want to move love to the top of his priorities. Will these two stick to the deal and go their separate ways once the camp is up and running? Or will they change their plans and make this marriage of convenience last?

Download or read book The Rancher s Second Chance Bride written by Anna St. James and published by Anna St. James Books. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two childhood sweethearts torn apart . . . After school one day, Josh Stone and Emma Carter pledge their love to one another beneath the old kissing tree. Then Josh's life takes a drastic turn when his father dies. He must work night and day to save his ranch and has no time for courtship. Emma's father sends her to Atlanta to live with her grandmother so she can forget about Josh . . . but she can't. True love reunited . . . After five long years, Emma finally returns to Cactus Gap. When she meets Josh again, their time apart fades away, and their love still burns strong. Can they take up where they left off? Will they be able to overcome the obstacles of pride and prejudice to find their happy-ever-after? KEYWORDS: sweet romance, clean romance, inspirational romance, Christian romance, Texas romance, cowboy romance, historical, historical western romance, short story, series romance

Download or read book The Rancher Takes A Bride A Free Enemies to Lovers Western Historical Romance written by Sylvia McDaniel and published by Virtual Bookseller, LLC. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this FREE steamy western historical romance series starter by USA Today Bestselling western romance author Sylvia McDaniel... Eugenia Burnett wants grandchildren. This cunning widow is determined to find wives for her brood of handsome sons. In Fort Worth, Texas, Rose Severin runs a seance parlor where she speaks to the dead, or at least she pretends to until she can earn enough money to get out of this cowboy town and become a famous actress like her mother. Travis Burnett is resolved to rid the western town of imposters like Rose. But Eugenia thinks the fiery Rose is just the woman for her obstinate son. She schemes to keep Rose at the family ranch, where Travis soon realizes that the supposed spiritualist is more than just a pretty swindler. The Rancher Takes a Bride is the first novel in The Burnett Brides series and can be read as a standalone. Fans of Linda Lael Miller, Adrienne deWolfe, and Sharon Ihle will enjoy the tale of this matchmaking mother desperate to get her sons married. A HOT romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after, it does contain some scenes that will have you grabbing a fan to cool off. Enjoy!!

Download or read book The Bride Next Door written by Winnie Griggs and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Thy Neighbor? After years of wandering, Daisy Johnson hopes to settle in Turnabout, Texas, open a restaurant, perhaps find a husband. Of course, she'd envisioned a man who actually likes her. Not someone who offers a marriage of convenience to avoid scandal. Turnabout is just a temporary stop for newspaper reporter Everett Fulton. Thanks to one pesky connecting door and a local gossip, he's suddenly married, but his dreams of leaving haven't changed. What Daisy wants—home, family, tenderness—he can't provide. Yet big-city plans are starting to pale beside small-town warmth….

Download or read book A Bride for the Ranch Hand written by Blythe Carver and published by . This book was released on with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophia loves Bighorn. She loves her job as a nanny. Her life is complete. Except… She’s not getting any younger and she’d like to settle down. Particularly with a certain ranch hand she’s got her eye on. Owen fancies Sophia. She makes his heart beat a little faster. Oh, who is he kidding. She makes it race. He’s so excited that he will spend the evening escorting her to the party at the ranch. It all seems fine until catastrophe strikes. Will a calamity force these two apart or will it bring them together?

Download or read book A Family for Christmas written by Winnie Griggs and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inspirational historical romance"--Spine.

Download or read book Her Holiday Family written by Winnie Griggs and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CHRISTMAS CHILDREN Reserved widow Eileen Pierce never considered herself the kind of woman who was cut out to be a mother. She wouldn't know what to do with one child, much less ten. But when handyman Simon Tucker is stranded in town with a group of young orphans at Christmastime, she discovers she can't just turn them away. Simon knows there's more to Eileen than meets the eye. Though his easygoing demeanor immediately clashes with her buttoned-up propriety, Simon's kindness soon melts Eileen's stern facade. Simon and the children already upended Eileen's quiet, orderly life. Will they do the same to her guarded heart? Texas Grooms: In search of their brides...

Download or read book The Rancher s Mail Order Bride A FREE small town contemporary romance all about cowboys written by Mindy Neff and published by Mindy Neff. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matchmaking Mix-up! In the heart of Shotgun Ridge, Montana, fate takes an unexpected turn for Wyatt Malone. What began as an ordinary day quickly spirals into a whirlwind of surprises when a little boy, with eyes full of hope, mistakes Wyatt for his new father. To make matters more complicated, a pregnant woman named Hannah Richmond insists she's his bride-to-be. It's a case of mistaken identities set in motion by four well-meaning matchmakers. Wyatt now faces a choice: to reveal the truth and untangle this web of confusion or embrace the unexpected role that destiny seems to have thrust upon him. As he looks into Hannah's eyes and experiences a newfound sense of completeness, he can't help but wonder if the meddling matchmakers might have been onto something. In Shotgun Ridge, where love blooms in the most unexpected places, Wyatt's decision could change the fate of the whole town." “A story full of heart and humor . . . vulnerable rancher Wyatt Malone will melt readers’ hearts.”–Romantic Time Magazine (4 ½ GOLD MEDAL) TOP PICK and W.I.S.H. award recipient for outstanding hero. From a USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes an emotion, laughter-filled series of contemporary romances all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart. Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge--Single, Sexy and soon-to-be wed!

Download or read book A Memory Worth Dying For written by Joanie Bruce and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Do Not Return To Texas!” Marti Rushing gets the message, loud and clear. If she returns to Texas, her life is in danger. If she stays in Tennessee, she’s safe. But when she receives a letter telling her that Daniel, her ex-husband and the love of her life, is dying, she knows she has to defy the stalker and return to Texas to see him. Three years ago, Daniel accused her of things she couldn’t remember doing. Without waiting for an explanation and after four wonderful years of marriage, Daniel kicks her off of his family’s Quarter Horse ranch. Now, three years after their separation, he walks into her art reception in Tennessee and acts like he doesn’t remember her. Does the memory loss have anything to do with the letter she received, or is Daniel pretending? Is he the one stalking her, or is it someone with a deadly, sinister motive? Ignoring the deadly warnings, she leaves for Texas, but on the way there, the attempts on her life begin. Will she be able to evade her pursuer’s attacks? Or will Daniel’s face be the last one she sees?

Download or read book Home on the Ranch Texas Family Rescue written by Cathy Gillen Thacker and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A daring proposal Wanted: Texas Daddy by Cathy Gillen Thacker No one in Laramie, Texas, knows about Sage Lockhart’s friends-with-benefits arrangement with sexy cowboy Nick Monroe. And now Sage wants something more from Nick—she wants to have his baby. Nick’s always wanted to take things with Sage to the next level, and having a child with her is an adventure he can’t refuse. But neither of them realizes just how complicated things can get… Dylan’s Last Dare by Patricia Thayer Sidelined by an injury, bull-riding champion Dylan Gentry isn’t used to taking orders. But he meets his match in beautiful, no-nonsense physical therapist Brenna Farren. And once the handsome cowboy learns that Brenna is pregnant, his protective instincts kick in. Dylan thinks he’s learned all there is to know about taking risks. But accepting Brenna and her unborn baby into his life might just be his biggest dare of all!

Download or read book The Bride of Seven Hawks Dancing written by Alex Stoffel and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-11-14 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven-Hawks-Dancing, a Cheyenne Warrior whose white name is Jed Church, is riding southbound in Wyoming Territory. His destination is a ranch, the Double-W, near the town of Medicine Bow. Waiting for him there is Molly Wells, owner of the ranch, and Jed's intended bride. He plans to marry her and spend the better part of a month with her before he reports to the territorial offices to be sworn in as Deputy U.S. Marshal. Before he can reach Medicine Bow, the silence, as well as his plans, are shattered by the sound of gunfire. Jed reaches the site after the shooting has stopped, and he discovers all that's left is five Cavalry Troopers lying dead in a draw, and the bodies of seven apparent cowhands who seem to have been wiped out in an attack on the detachment. Jed and his brother, Bear-That-Walks-The-Sky, War Chief of the Cheyenne Crazy Dog Society, will have to struggle with the mystery that will end up involving Molly and the Double-W, Bear and the Cheyenne, visitors from a foreign land, and a whole passel of interested parties before the mystery is solved. And there will be a price for it all.

Download or read book Lazy S Ranch Books 1 3 written by Vicki Tharp and published by JPC Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 1031 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cowgirl, Unexpectedly Settling down isn't an option… …not when her demons refuse to die. Since returning from Iraq, veteran Mackenzie Parish has tried to find a way back to herself. Out of cash, she hires on at a Wyoming ranch. The only problem? Riding a horse is much harder than riding a Harley. But her new bunkmate, the former bull riding champion Hank Nash, is just what she needs to take her mind off her saddle sores. Estranged from his daughter, Hank has a lot to make up for, but he intends to convince Mac she should stay until then. Unfortunately, even blue skies and miles of open land may not be enough to soothe Mac's restless soul. Or mute the constant call of the road. No one gets through life unscathed, and Hank can't fathom what Mac has survived. It will take time, patience, and love to help her through. But when deadly trouble comes to the Lazy S, will Mac hit the road, or will she choose the man who's helped mend her shattered soul? Cowboy, Untamed PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS MUST LOVE HORSES Sydney Teller has a lot to prove… To the horse industry, to herself, and to the man who thinks she's nothing but trouble. All she needs is a chance. Deployments to Iraq taught Bryan "Boomer" Wilcox to be wary. And Sydney's tarnished family reputation makes him doubt she has what it takes to become the Lazy S Ranch's horse trainer. Though, it seems Sydney is determined to prove him wrong… …about so many things. But Bryan hasn't escaped the military without physical scars. And despite their attraction and budding relationship, it's Bryan's emotional wounds that have Sydney worried. When foul play threatens the ranch—and their lives—will Bryan discover he's the hero he's always been, or will his demons be stronger than their love? Cowboy, Undone PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS HOT ON THE TRAIL A second chance at first love. All Jenna Nash ever wanted was her equine therapy program… … and Quinn Powell. At least she has her program. One out of two isn't bad. Except, when tragedy strikes the Lazy S, forcing Quinn back to the ranch, Jenna's program may get closed down before it gets started. Jenna wants to save the program. Quinn wants answers… … and back into the cockpit after a possible career-ending injury. Now they must work together to find the truth. But the truth is uglier and more dangerous than either one of them imagined. Even if they can put their pasts behind them, they have more to fear than losing their hearts… … they could lose their lives.

Download or read book The Rancher s Lost Bride written by Roxanne Snopek and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leila Monahan is creating her dream family, but when her fiancé gets cold feet, she sends him packing. A sperm bank would be easier but first, she’ll take a DNA test. She doesn’t care about finding her birth parents, but her future children might. The surprising results are nothing to the shock of seeing her first true love back in town, with an eight-year-old daughter. Sawyer Lafferty loved Leila, but her desire to get married—at nineteen!—sent him running. Before settling down, he wanted an education and opportunities. But those, and any future with Leila, vanished with the unexpected arrival of his baby girl. Now a single dad with full custody, he’s come home to manage Grand’s new therapeutic riding stable and rebuild his life. Leila is gutted to learn that Sawyer wanted a family after all—just not with her. But little Piper quickly captures her heart, and when Sawyer shares the circumstances of his marriage, the spark they once had flares back to life, but is it enough to sustain them? Or will the secrets and lies surrounding them douse it forever?

Download or read book The Cowboy s Second Chance Bride written by Kristi Rose and published by Vintage Housewife Books. This book was released on 2024-12-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's a cowboy turned security specialist, haunted by the past. Ten years ago, Calvin Beckett left Sabrina Holloway at the altar, disappearing without explanation. Blackmailed by his father to abandon Sabrina or see her family ruined, Cal chose to protect her. Walking away from both the love of his life, his family business, and the only safe home he’s ever known- the family’s sprawling Wyoming ranch, Cal built a new life as a security specialist in the city. But when his father's ruthless efforts to reclaim him intensify, fate throws Sabrina back into his path. As threats escalate, a long-buried secret involving Sabrina's parents comes to light, and Cal realizes their separation was about more than just his father's control. Now, Cal must return to his roots, bringing Sabrina to the family ranch to keep her safe—even if it means risking his heart all over again. She's a small-town matchmaker who can't find her own happy ending. Professional matchmaker Sabrina Holloway lives by the motto: if you can't marry, matchmake. After Cal's betrayal, she poured herself into building a career that brings joy to others in their close-knit community. Heartbreak struck again when her father's death left her truly alone in the town she loves. When hired to improve a grumpy security CEO's image and potentially find him the perfect partner, Sabrina is shocked to discover her client is none other than Cal. Suddenly, she's swept back to the ranch she once thought would be her home, forced to confront dangers she never imagined and feelings she thought long buried. Forced to partner up, Cal and Sabrina craft a fake relationship to outsmart their enemy. As they face their past and an uncertain future, these two lonely souls rediscover their connection to the land, the community, and each other. Working together they realize that the key to defeating their foe might just be embracing the love they left behind. But can they overcome a decade of hurt and the looming threat to both their lives to find their happily ever after under the big Wyoming sky?

Download or read book The Rancher s Runaway Bride written by Janet Dailey and published by Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin Superromance 90s. This book was released on 1997 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rancher's Runaway Bride by Judith Bowen released on Mar 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.

Download or read book The Outlaw s Secret Bride a Historical Romance written by L. G. C. Smith and published by LGC Smith. This book was released on 2012-05-21 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Teacher and An Outlaw in an Untamed LandEmily Parker came to Dakota Territory to escape an unwanted suitor so the last thing she wants is to get married . . . and certainly not to the rough-mannered Drew Rutledge, whose illegal dealings with renegade Indians make him a less than ideal choice of husband. But when Emily's brother and Rutledge's adopted Lakota family team up in a matchmaking effort, the unexpected fire Drew ignites in her threatens to rage out of control, threatening her respectability. For all his strength and resolve to protect her, Drew can't resist his feelings for Emily. As conflicts between the Black Hills settlers and the Lakota flare, Emily and Drew are caught in the crossfire. A secret marriage could save them bothor carry them into ruin.