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Parker Stewart's brother has been best friends with Quinn Morgan for as long as she can remember, which is approximately how long he's been a thorn in her side. From teasing her when they were kids to ruining her shot at dating the hottest guy in middle school, Quinn has done everything possible to make Parker hate his guts. But underneath his gruff exterior, Quinn's always had a soft spot for sharp, pretty Parker, and smarted from her total lack of interest in him.

ANGEL: People said I'd never hit the ice again after my humiliating fall on national television. Now, after two years, I'm ready to prove them wrong. At least in private . . . when I sneak into the Buffalo Blades arena—Dad won't mind. Being the coach's daughter has its perks. Until the lead defenseman, Jace Knight, catches me here. JACE: There's no way I'm telling Angel Collins—Coach's daughter and the only Ice Girl immune to my charm—the real reason I'm back on the ice every night. But helping her just might be the perfect cover I need to mend myself from a recent injury.

Gil Sanchez was once rodeo's biggest and baddest hotshot. Now he's thirteen years sober and finally free of the pain that ended his skyrocketing career. Given one last, near-miraculous shot to claw his way back to rodeo glory, he can't let fantasies of happily-ever-after dull his razor edge . . . but Carmelita White Fox is every dream he's never let himself have. And from the moment he saw the spark of challenge in her eyes, he hasn't been able to look away.

Five siblings. Five obligations. Five chances at sizzling, unexpected love.

Book 2 in award-winning author Joanne Kennedy's Blue Sky Cowboys series, Blue Sky Cowboy Christmas is an emotional, compelling story from a master of the genre. Joanne Kennedy's sexy cowboy romances feature the rugged and lonely Wyoming range, where the nearest neighbors are miles away and the climate is brutal for man and beast. This beautiful and sensuous tale takes place at the holidays, when a lonely cowboy is more desperate than ever to connect with the woman of his dreams.

Rodeo bullfighter Hank Brookman was headed straight for the top. But after a single misstep resulted in devastating injury, he disappeared under a mountain of regrets. Now he's back, ready to face the loved ones he left behind―starting with the one girl his heart could never forget.

Thirty years ago, I left Echo without an explanation, choosing a dying family member’s desperate plea over the woman I loved. I told myself I was protecting her by disappearing, but I shattered both our hearts. Now, my family obligations are complete, and seeing her again at a small-town parade reminds me that some wounds never heal—and some loves never die. I want a second chance, but first, she needs to understand why I vanished and why I can never let her go again.

Maddie Fairfax may be young, but on this Oregon-bound wagon train, the pioneers welcome help from the self-trained nurse. Until Dr. Jason Goodwin joins up with their company. The doctor portrays a frosty exterior, but Maddie may be the only one who sees the profound loneliness that haunts him. After losing his wife and children in a terrible accident, Jason has vowed not to open his heart again. But when Maddie takes on the care of three young orphans, Jason finds himself entangled in the lives of the makeshift family.

Hollis Tremblay has no memory of why he's out in the wilderness alone or whether the woman with him is his wife. She's beautiful and her rosy outlook makes everything seem brighter, even the dangers they face . . .When Hollis's memory crashes back, he realizes that Abigail is the sister his childhood best friend charged him with looking after across the dangerous westward journey. Abigail might be a ray of sunshine, but she's strictly forbidden. Especially to him.

Becoming a single dad overnight was certainly not part of confirmed bachelor Beau's plans. Neither was becoming someone's husband, but when an old fling claims he's a father, he's determined to do the right thing. Lucy's plans to leave for Seattle and start a new life come to a screeching halt when her best friend needs help. She's harbored a secret crush on Beau for many years, but it's too late now. He’s about to become a family man. Unless this is all a big mistake.

Some secrets are meant to be revealed … Or so you’ll discover, in three sexy, unforgettable Valentine’s Day stories from New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Ryan and contemporary romance stars Candis Terry and Jennifer Seasons. Waiting for You by Jennifer Ryan Rancher...

Rodeo producer Cole Jacobs has his hands full running Jacobs Livestock. He can't afford to lose a single cowboy, so when cousin Violet offers to send along a more-than-capable replacement, he's got no choice but to accept. He expects a grizzled Texas good ol' boy. He gets Shawnee Pickett. Wild and outspoken, ruthlessly self-reliant, Shawnee's not looking for anything but a good time. It doesn't matter how quickly the tall, dark, and intense cowboy gets under her skin - Cole deserves something real, and Shawnee can't promise him forever.

Thirty-two seconds. That's how long it took for Delon Sanchez's life to end. One minute he was the best bronc rider in the Panhandle, and the next he was nothing. Knee shattered, future in question, all he can do is pull together the pieces...and wonder what cruel trick of fate has thrown him into the path of his ex, the oh-so-perfect Tori Patterson. Tori's come home after her husband's death, intent on escaping the public eye. It's just her luck that Delon limps into her physical therapy office, desperate for help.

I came to Morris Ranch to make things right, even though Cici Morris hates me for what she thinks I did to her brother. Keeping my promise to Maverick means living with her contempt, but I can handle that. What I didn’t expect was discovering the ranch is being systematically destroyed—or falling for the fiery woman determined to save her family’s legacy. Now, someone’s threatening not just the ranch but Cici herself, and I’m trapped between the promise I made and protecting the woman I’m falling in love with. If I tell her the truth about that night, I could lose her forever.

The men of Stone Ridge are finally getting what they want . . . more women! A cowboy born and bred, Sean Henderson is always willing to help a neighbor in need. Throw in a small town contest in which he's "forced" to date dozens of gorgeous women at once, and fine, you've twisted his arm. Ladies: meet Mr. Cowboy. But what he doesn't expect is for a woman from his past to be one of the contestants.

It's Christmas, and wounded rodeo cowboy Wade Cruz could use a miracle. He's back home to restore his run-down family ranch but the local biddies are convinced he'd be the perfect candidate for their future reality dating show. Wade isn't even a little bit interested but then his best friend's sister, Daisy Carver, suggests a fake dating relationship to throw the matchmakers off his back. In return, virgin Daisy asks experienced Wade to educate her in the ways of love . . .

I thought spending a year in East Aurora would be the worst thing that could happen to me. Then I met Juniper Chance, and suddenly, leaving seemed impossible. But when someone tries to kill me, I realize there's more to my family's past than I ever knew. As I fight to heal and uncover the truth, I risk losing the one person who's become my reason for staying. Can I solve the mystery of my mother's past and keep Juni by my side, or will the secrets of the Lilacs estate tear us apart forever?

When CMA award winning country singer Winona James accidentally gets pregnant one wild night with a cowboy, she will finally get her greatest wish. At thirty-nine, a pregnancy was unlikely, and she's thrilled. But as a three-time divorcee, Winona doesn't need another marriage to add to her collection. and when the father proposes a marriage of convenience, she can't get out of Stone Ridge fast enough.

Nashville-based musician and part-time cowboy Jackson Carver is back in his small town of Stone Ridge, Texas, for the wedding of his older brother. Caught in forced proximity with a matchmaking granny and his ex, it isn't long before Jackson and Eve are revisiting tender feelings that never died.

Sadie Stephens has loved her brother's best friend, Lincoln Carver, since she was a girl, but a family feud involving a runaway bride closed any options for a romance. Lincoln's only interest in her now is one of obligation and guilt. After all, he's the one responsible for the lassoing "incident" (don't ask. Lincoln's life was perfect until his matchmaking granny stuck her nose in his business. Now, he's accidentally injured his best friend's sister, the woman partly responsible for a family feud.