Romance: ‘western’, rural or ‘outback’

Book SynopsisFall in love in the Lone Star State with this 2-in-1 edition of USA Today bestselling author Katie Lane's western contemporary romances Going Cowboy Crazy and Make Mine a Bad Boy.Going Cowboy CrazySlate Calhoun is in a quandary. The woman in his truck may look like his long-time flame Hope Scroggs, yet the way she feels in his arms is altogether new. By the time he discovers that this equally beautiful woman is her identical twin sister, Faith, he's head over spurs in love with her, and she's got her own designs on Slate...Make Mine a Bad BoyColt Lomax never gets attached, never looks back. Still, he can't forget the night of passion he once shared with the local sweetheart, Hope Scroggs, a night he wouldn't mind repeating. She tries her darnedest to resist his Texas charm but something unexpected is about to tie their fates together . . . and oh, baby, will it ever!

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Unforgiven, New Mexico, a small western town filled with heart, cowboys, and second chances!Nevada Sweet's spent nearly her whole life running away from trouble. But when trouble turns to danger, Nevada heads to the tiny, remote town of Unforgiven, New Mexico. Working at the Chestnut Creek Cafe is the perfect cover. But when she meets Joseph "Fishing Eagle" King, Nevada discovers a whole new kind of trouble, the kind she most desperately needs. Fish has dedicated his life to helping his people and carrying on the Navajo traditions he learned from his grandmother. After serving in the army, he's back home, and the last thing he wants to deal with is a battle for his job as a cook at the cafe. It's impossible to think these two could ever get along, much less fall in love. Still, Fish finds himself drawn to the witty and beautiful Nevada, but when Nevada's past finally catches up to her, will she be able to face the demons of her past in order to embrace the future?Includes the bonus novel Wicked Cowboy Ways by Carolyn Brown!

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Unforgiven, New Mexico, a small western town filled with heart, cowboys, and second chances!Lorelei West has spent her whole life taking care of those she's loved--and after her sister is killed in a car accident, Lorelei steps up to raise the niece she never knew existed. Even though she has a full-time job and is taking care of her sick mother, Lorelei is more than happy to welcome Sawyer into her life. But things change when an unexpected cowboy shows up in Unforgiven wanting to claim custody of Sawyer. When cattleman Reese St. James learns he has an orphaned niece, he heads down to Unforgiven to bring Sawyer home. But the more time Reese spends with Lorelei and Sawyer, he longs for the close family ties he's always wanted. However, convincing independent Lorelai to take a chance on him won't be easy.

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Book SynopsisFrom this "fabulous storyteller" (Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author) comes the second book in a bestselling western romance series.After receiving life-changing good news, rancher Ben Callahan decides it's time to change his playboy ways. When he gets a second chance with the one woman he hasn't been able to forget since their week-long fling last autumn, he figures it's a no-brainer. Who wouldn't want forever with him? But Dr. Charlotte North isn't easily convinced. As far as she's concerned, once a player, always a player. Besides, she's only in town for the summer.Charlotte took a leave of absence from her paediatric practice in the city to spend the summer in Meadow Valley. Taking care of her injured grandmother and helping her run the Meadow Valley Inn is all she's got time for. She's not prepared for Ben to try to woo her. So what if he's got rugged good looks and undeniable charm? Ben has never been a forever kind of guy, and Charlotte has a career to return to at summer's end. But Ben has always worked hard to get what he wants, and this time, he wants Charlotte.

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Book SynopsisElla McMillan has left her boyfriend and her career on the road as a country music fiddler. Determined to reboot her life, Ella returns to Magnolia Harbor to reconnect with her mother. But her mom has other plans in mind -- wedding plans. Turns out she's engaged to the town doctor and wants Ella to work with the doctor's straightlaced, boring son, Dylan, to plan the happy event. Only problem is Dylan's opposed to the marriage.Dr. Dylan Killough is more interested in breaking up the bride and groom than picking out their wedding menu. But unfortunately for him, the bride's frustratingly charming daughter, Ella, is determined to please her mother at all costs. When Ella's mother morphs into a bridezilla, Dylan should be triumphant. Instead he finds himself wanting to be the one person Ella can depend on -- if only she'll let herself. Would it be so wrong for him to allow their parents to have a happy ending -- and possibly themselves?Trade ReviewThere are currently no reviews for this title/product

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Book SynopsisFull of warmth, humor, heart and a dash of magic, this irresistible second-chance romance debut is the perfect small-town escape.Abby Engel has a great life. She's the owner of The Sunshine Corner, the daycare she runs with her girlfriends, she has the most adoring grandmother (aka the Baby Whisperer), and she lives in a perfect hidden gem of a town. All that's missing is the thing she wants the most: a family. But after a stint of online dating and a string of blind dates, she's ready to give up. And then her ex-boyfriend, aka the love of her life, walks back in town...Carter Hayes has no intention of staying in Heart's Hope Bay. He's there to help his sister out for a few weeks, and then he's back on a plane to Las Vegas, to continue climbing his way up the ladder in his architecture firm. But small-town living has its appeal and Carter's reminded how much he loves the town and its people...one person in particular. He broke Abby's heart all those years ago in pursuit of professional success, but when life keeps throwing them together, he can't help but wonder, is this where's he's truly meant to be...with Abby?

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Book Synopsis"Get ready for nonstop fun" (Susan Mallery) with two flirty and fun beach romances from New York Times bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire -- together for the first time in print!BAREFOOT IN THE SANDWhen a hurricane roars through Lacey Armstrong's home, she decides the rubble is a chance to finally achieve her dreams. Nothing is going to distract her from running her own hotel -- not even the hot, younger architect eager to work alongside her. Both have experienced heartbreak in the past, but after meeting Lacey, Clay Walker can't imagine his life without the headstrong beauty. Clay has until the end of the project to build Lacey's trust in their future together -- one that will last forever.BAREFOOT IN THE RAINWhen scandal strikes for celebrity life coach Jocelyn Bloom, she hides in the one place no one would think to search. But her hometown is nothing like she remembers. Her father is a shell of the man he once was, and Will Palmer, the man who broke her heart, is his caretaker. Jocelyn's return brings back old feelings for them both, but her presence also unearths the turmoil that once led to her leaving. Jocelyn has guided countless clients to happiness -- but can she and Will learn to let go of their own past to find a sunny new future, together?

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Book SynopsisEvent planner Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients' dream weddings. So how is it that her best friend has roped her into planning a bestselling horror writer's book launch extravaganza? But the second Kate meets-or rather, accidentally maims-the drop-dead-hot Drake Matthews, her well-ordered life quickly transforms into an absolute nightmare.Drake Matthews is tired of the spotlight and tired of his reputation as the Knight of Nightmares. He's really a nice guy! But he's not prepared for Kate, a fearless agent of chaos in steel-tipped stilettos, or for that sweet sting of attraction he feels for her. She's inspiring him to take his writing in a whole new direction-one that no one expects. Because now Kate and Drake are changing up the rules, and this plot twist might just surprise everyone . . . including themselves."Fans of The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, and Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur will adore How Sweet It Is!" --The Nerd DailyAs featured in:PopSugar: Must-Read July BooksPopSugar: 12 Swoonworthy Romances to Read in One Sitting

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Book SynopsisMary is one of the best sharpshooters in the country, but unless the man who killed her brother is brought to justice, her accomplishments seem hollow. Journalist Christopher is covering her show, and he is immediately captivated by Mary--but getting close to someone would threaten to bring his past to light. Can they find healing from the past together?

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Book SynopsisA strong-willed beauty finds herself in the arms of the handsome drifter from her past, in this second book in the sizzling series set in the Old West, from USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins.All it takes is one touch .Trade Review"Jenkins has not disappointed with the second installment in her Old West series. Her writing is both sexy and smart, and her characters come to life as real people the reader will want to know better. A thrilling and enjoyable read." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Readers will delight... in the lovely romance between two intelligent, deserving people... Jenkins cleverly layers this captivating love story with subtle observations about race and women's rights." -- Booklist (starred review) "This is another stellar entry in Jenkins' continuing exploration of the African-American experience. She expertly combines classic romance with snippets of little-known history that will keep readers returning for more. The second entry in the Old West trilogy is full of the love that fans have come to expect, even as the dangers of life in the 19th century play out." -- RT Book Reviews (top pick) "exquisitely written... soars with passion between scenes of gritty action as a feisty heroine and down-to-earth hero shape their future against race, class, and gender expectations... This heartfelt story and its endearing characters and gratifying ending will leave readers breathing a sigh of pure contentment." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "another stellar entry in Jenkins' continuing exploration of the African-American experience. She expertly combines classic romance with snippets of little-known history that will keep readers returning for more. [...] full of the love that fans have come to expect..." -- RT Book Reviews (top pick)

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Book SynopsisBound by honor and by love…That’s a Montana ManFord Kendrick has often dreamed of the day that Jamie Keller would come home to Montana. The Army made Jamie a hero, but Ford still sees the gorgeous, loving woman who lit up his whole world.Every day since she left, Jamie has longed for Ford.Trade Review"Ryan not only brings to the table emotionally engaging, multilayered characters, she also writes with great sensitivity about the physical, emotional, and mental toll PTSD can levy on military personnel returning home from active duty, which ultimately makes her heroine's journey back to the light all the more poignant." -- Booklist (starred review) "Unconditional love and a cast of memorable characters make this tearjerker novel a winner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Fireworks spark and sizzle as the final Kendrick brother tries for a second chance at a first love in this Montana Men novel. [...] the stomach-twisting suspense subplot is full of emotional ups and downs that keep the heart racing!" -- RT BOOKReviews

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Book SynopsisIn this sexy western romance, a modern-day cowboy and a woman with a secret share an inheritance and must live together on a ranch to get it, while fighting their attraction.Noah Cordero is a modern-day cowboy who loves three things: ranching, his younger sister, and his step-father.

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Book SynopsisA man on a mission . . . Meets the one woman who could offer him salvation—and love . . . And as he spends more time with the lovely, intriguing woman, he sees glimpses of a future he had thought was no longer possible as they both find a new lease on life—and a love that can overcome any obstacle .

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Book SynopsisSo she offers him a bargain: if he can prove himself to be the man he says he is, she will let him into their daughter’s life...and maybe even into hers.Chase knows it will take a lot to prove to Shelby that there’s more between them than the single night they spent together.Trade Review"Filled with heart and the warmth of home, Jennifer Ryan delivers! A must read for fans of western romance!" — Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author "Fast-paced and filled with heartfelt emotion, this book kept me up late into the night! Poignant and heartwarming, with characters that come to life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!" — Victoria James, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author "I love cowboy romance and Jennifer Ryan is one of the best at writing it. Sexy hero. Strong heroine. Unbridled passion. The perfect mix!” — Donna Grant, New York Times bestselling author "Chase and Shelby stole my heart. Broken and battered and both ready to heal, I could not put down this heart-stopping romance yet never wanted it to end!" — A. J. Pine, USA Today bestselling author

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan returns to the Wyoming Wilde series as the third Wilde brother finds himself entangled with his ex-girlfriend after she’s witness to a murder and the killer’s next target.Trade Review“Bestseller Ryan launches her Wyoming Wilde series with a heavy, deeply emotional western about love and loyalty….This moving tale of redemption and romance will melt the hardest of hearts.” — Publishers Weekly on Chase Wilde Comes Home "Filled with heart and the warmth of home, Jennifer Ryan delivers! A must read for fans of western romance!" — Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author, on Chase Wilde Comes Home "Fast-paced and filled with heartfelt emotion, this book kept me up late into the night! Poignant and heartwarming, with characters that come to life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!" — Victoria James, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, on Chase Wilde Comes Home "Chase and Shelby stole my heart. Broken and battered and both ready to heal, I could not put down this heart-stopping romance yet never wanted it to end!" — A. J. Pine, USA Today bestselling author, on Chase Wilde Comes Home “[A] story about a homecoming that tugs at the heartstrings.” — Fresh Fiction on Chase Wilde Comes Home "I love cowboy romance and Jennifer Ryan is one of the best at writing it. Sexy hero. Strong heroine. Unbridled passion. The perfect mix!” — Donna Grant, New York Times bestselling author “Emotional. Complicated. Riveting. Welcome to the world of Jennifer Ryan." — Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde’s delightful Twilight, Texas, series continues with this sparkling Christmas novel. A reality TV show producer returns to her hometown of Twilight in this lovers reunited story filled with holiday spirit and perfect for readers of Susan Mallery and Jill Shalvis. She was the one who got away…Noelle Curry has returned to Twilight to plan the most spectacular double wedding the town has ever seen—and do it on national television. But the woman known as “The Wedding Whisperer” is knocked speechless when she notices her teenage crush, Gil Thomas, is about to plunge into icy cold water wearing nothing more than a pair of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer swim trunks. He is the sexiest guy participating in the annual polar bear plunge and seeing him pushes all thoughts of white lace and rose blossoms right out of her mind. Trade Review“Second Chance Christmas is a sweet friends-to-lovers story set at Christmastime. It’s about making peace with the past and learning to let people in.” — HarlequinJunkie.com “A charming visit to two of our favorite Lori Wilde destinations: Cupid and Twilight, Texas, of course... [in this] sassy, sexy romantic tale set in the holiday season. Lori Wilde has created two wonderful somewhat crazy families that have captured our hearts.” — Fresh Fiction on The Christmas Backup Plan “Holiday spirit pervades this emotional second chance romance... Kelsey and Noah’s sizzling chemistry leaps off the page. Plenty of Christmas trimming will put readers in a festive mood.” — Publishers Weekly on The Christmas Dare “[A] joyful, romantic Christmas read with a mostly satisfying, redemptive second-chance arc.” — Kirkus Reviews on The Christmas Dare “An absolute crowd-pleaser...The magnetism between Naomi and Mark is breathtaking and real, and the magic of Christmas enhances their romance.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Christmas Key "Page-turning and passionate, Lori Wilde's novels are always a delight!" — Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author, on The Keepsake Sisters “Lori Wilde has created a rich and wonderful story about the charm of small town life combined with the power and passion of first love. Delicious!” — Robyn Carr “…A a superbly executed contemporary romance. From the book’s richly nuanced characters to its heartwarming small-town setting, each element plays off the others in perfect harmony. And when it comes to striking exactly the right balance between sweet and sexy, Wilde has the equivalent of perfect pitch.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisIn this first of New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s new series, The Dark Horse Dive Bar, sassy singer-songwriter Lyric Wilde matches wits with FBI Special Agent Mason Gunn. And when her obsessed fan and Mason’s most wanted criminal targets her, he’s the only man capable of protecting her.Welcome to the Dark Horse Dive Bar, where the Wildes throw one hell of a party and love could be a barstool away!When Lyric Wilde’s not whipping up the best food in town at the Dark Horse Dive Bar, she’s making a name for herself as a rising singer-songwriter. And if any of her online followers cross the line from friendly to fanatical, well, Lyric figures it goes with the territory—and she can take care of herself. But there’s one fan she wants to get to know better—a silent, sexy biker named Viper. A man who makes her think mine every time she looks atTrade Review"Sweet, sexy, sassy and full of heart—Wilde Love shows the power of love." — Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author “A swoon-worthy hero…and the kind of romance that will curl your toes.” — Jay Crownover, New York Times bestselling author “You can always count on Jennifer Ryan to give you a swoon-worthy hero, a relatable heroine, and the kind of romance that will curl your toes and make your heart flutter. She never misses.” — Jay Crownover, New York Times bestselling author “Bestseller Ryan launches her Wyoming Wilde series with a heavy, deeply emotional western about love and loyalty….This moving tale of redemption and romance will melt the hardest of hearts.” — Publishers Weekly on Chase Wilde Comes Home "Filled with heart and the warmth of home, Jennifer Ryan delivers! A must read for fans of western romance!" — Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author, on Chase Wilde Comes Home “Fast-paced and filled with heartfelt emotion, this book kept me up late into the night! Poignant and heartwarming, with characters that come to life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.” — Victoria James, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, on Chase Wilde Comes Home “Chase and Shelby stole my heart. Broken and battered and both ready to heal, I could not put down this heart-stopping romance yet never wanted it to end!” — A. J. Pine, USA Today bestselling author, on Chase Wilde Comes Home “[A] story about a homecoming that tugs at the heartstrings.” — Fresh Fiction on Chase Wilde Comes Home “Emotional. Complicated. Riveting. Welcome to the world of Jennifer Ryan." — Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author "I love cowboy romance and Jennifer Ryan is one of the best at writing it. Sexy hero. Strong heroine. Unbridled passion. The perfect mix!” — Donna Grant, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisAfter her last disastrous competition went viral, Olympic hopeful Veronica del Valle spent three years healing - and hiding. Finally ready for another shot, Veronica agrees to train at an under-the-radar, family-run ranch in tiny Esperanza, California. The living accommodations? Sparse. High-end equestrian equipment? Zero. What Rancho Lindo does have is stable manager Tómas Ortega, a brooding, handsome cowboy who offers Veronica unsolicited advice during her training sessions. Advice that, infuriatingly, turns out to be right every time.The only thing Tómas cares about are his horses and saving his family's ranch-and not their new boarder, who makes it clear she's not happy with his stables. So he's shocked Veronica offers to pretend to be his girlfriend when Tomas's ex comes back to town. All she wants in return is some after-hours training. He soon realizes Veronica is nothing like he imagined, and the harder he falls, the more he worries, because Veronica's Olympic dreams will eventually take her away from Rancho Lindo - and from him.

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Book SynopsisNo one writes sassy Southern charm like New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown:Join lively characters in quirky small town TexasFeisty women trade in their heels for cowboy bootsPlus a fiery fling to make you meltPearl Richland left home as soon as she could and never thought she'd look back. And she didn't, until she lost her job at the bank and had to fall back on the only thing left to her name: the motel her great-aunt Pearlita left to her. But with a winter storm coming and some suspicious activity around town, Pearl hunkers down in the motel with the only guest passing through town, a man named Will Marshall. Luckily, he's a welcome distraction as the long cold days quickly turn to hot nights…Previously published as Red's Hot Cowboy.Praise for Carolyn Brown:"Fans of beloved Southern films like Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes will flip for this charming small-town tale."—Woman's World for The Sister's Café"Peopled with quirky characters and full of sassy fun."—BookPage for Love Drunk Cowboy

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Book SynopsisSouthern sass and spirit make every Christmas bright!The oldest of seven sisters, Ursula Simmons has followed in her mother's footsteps as a novelist. With a bad case of writer's block, she brings her notebooks and computer home to the old brothel called Paradise where they all grew up, in the hope that being home for the holidays will inspire her-and since it's Christmas, all her sisters will be there too.The sisters take the holidays very seriously, and as soon as they've celebrated Thanksgiving, it's on to decorating for Christmas. As all pitch in to make the spirits bright, younger sister Endora is dismayed to find some of the handsome men who've come to help doing more flirting than anything else. She's determined to show her sisters that no relationship is worth the heartbreak. But it might be Ursula who reminds the family that Christmas is a magical time, and finding new love is always a gift.Praise for Carolyn Brown:"Fans...will flip for this charming small-town tale."-Woman's World for The Sisters Café"Brown's characters easily inspire readers to care what happens to them."-Publishers Weekly for Bride for a Day"A sweet story about building family out of what life hands you."-Kirkus Reviews for Talk Cowboy to Me

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