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Glaubt nicht, was man euch über Robin Hood, den Gesetzlosen des Sherwood Forests, erzählt. Einen solchen Mann hat es nie gegeben. Aber es gibt eine Frau...Das bin ich, Robynne: Fuchsgestaltwandlerin, Meisterbogenschützin und gerissene Gesetzlose mit dem unbändigen Wunsch, Ärger zu vermeiden. Doch als mein impulsiver Bruder mit seiner fröhlichen Bande von Außenseitern eine vorbeifahrende Kutsche ausraubt, setzt dies eine Kette von Ereignissen in Gang, die mein Schicksal für immer verändert. Da es zu spät ist, sie aufzuhalten, entscheide ich mich für die nächstbeste Lösung: von den Reichen zu nehmen und den Armen zu geben.Alles schön und gut, aber das bringt den neuen Sheriff von Nottingham auf meine heiße Spur. Die Betonung liegt auf heiß, denn im Gegensatz zu seinem Vorgänger ist Daniel ein muskelbepackter und pflichtbewusster Ritter/Drachengestaltwandler, der erst vor Kurzem von den Kreuzzügen zurückgekehrt ist. Einer, der alle möglichen neuen Begierden weckt...Als Gesetzlose und Sheriff sind wir Erzfeinde, obwohl wir das Gleiche wollen: Gerechtigkeit für die Unterdrückten, die Rückkehr unseres rechtmäßigen Königs Richard ... und eine Chance, unsere wildesten, heißesten Fantasien auszuleben.Aber das ist für uns unglückliche Liebende nicht so einfach. Wir schreiben das Jahr 1193 - eine Ära von intriganten Prinzen, gierigen Kriegsherrn und skrupellosen Gestaltwandlern. Um unser Glück zu finden, müssen Daniel und ich uns auf listige, wilde Kämpfe und eine Liebe verlassen, die heißer brennt als Drachenfeuer.Ich habe mich noch nie von Regeln, Erwartungen oder unmöglichen Umständen aufhalten lassen ... aber ich muss zugeben, dass dies eine höllische Herausforderung wird.(Und wenn ihr ein tierisches Knurren hört, ist das meine Fuchsseite. Herausforderung angenommen.)Sherwood Forest Gestaltwandler von Anna LoweBuch 1: Verführung des SheriffsBuch 2: Verführung des GesetzlosenBuch 3: Verführung des LöwenKönnen Robynne und der Sheriff ihre Gegner überlisten, für Gerechtigkeit sorgen und immerwährendes Liebesglück finden? Finde es in dieser heißen, spannenden paranormalen Liebesgeschichte heraus, die alle Irrtümer bereinigt, die in den Legenden um Robin Hood verborgen sind. Wenn dir der Humor in Die Braut des Prinzen und die actionreiche Romantik der Outlander-Saga gefallen haben, wird dich diese neue Variation eines uralten Klassikers mit tapferen Rittern, gerissenen Räubern, feuerspeienden Drachen und verbotenen Liebenden völlig begeistern!

You just can't count on outlaws these days...I'm Willa Scarlet, and my mother taught me never to depend on a man. Case in point: my secret mission to keep a trunk full of priceless treasure safe from Prince John. When the outlaws of Sherwood Forest fail to help, all my carefully laid plans are thrown askew. And it's all the fault of one burly, infuriating bandit who has a bee in his bonnet when it comes to me. Men!I'm John Little, bear shifter, and I can assure you, there's nothing little about me. Quite the opposite. I've also got a big dose of stubborn - and an issue with humans. I'm perfectly content with my reclusive life in the forest until Willa Scarlet saunters along. Now, I want the bite-sized redhead with an oversized attitude as far away as possible - the farther, the better.The only things Willa and I have in common are sizzling chemistry, ruthless enemies, and responsibility for a treasure more valuable than either of us suspected. Before we know it, we're on the run, deep in trouble and in love, even if neither of us is ready to admit it. But we can't hide away forever, and soon, I'm forced to make hard choices. Do I follow my heart or my head? And where does my allegiance lie - with Willa, or with the shifters of Sherwood Forest? SHERWOOD FOREST SHIFTERSSteamy, suspenseful paranormal romance!Book 1: Tempting the SheriffBook 2: Tempting the OutlawBook 3: Tempting the MaidenA steamy, suspenseful paranormal romance series that corrects all the errors of the Robin Hood legends. If you enjoyed the humor of The Princess Bride and the action-packed romance of Outlander, you'll love this fresh new twist on a classic, complete with brave knights, cunning bandits, fire-breathing dragons, and forbidden lovers.

He was born to be a knight. I'm a noble lady. We're a perfect match - but destiny has other ideas...MARIANFairest maiden in the land? I'd rather be known as the best swordswoman or the best rider. On the other hand, there are advantages to keeping my skills secret - along with my rare shifter heritage. Like now, when I must outwit the cruelest, most ruthless man alive. To do so, I head to the most lawless corner of the country, hoping to find Robin Hood. But when the safe haven I was counting on turns out to be a double cross, I find an unlikely ally in a sinfully hot friar...TUCKAs the third son of a country lord, I had no choice but to join a monastery. Eat, pray, repeat was my future, and damn, was that future bleak. In a few short days, I'll have to take my vows and make it official. Me, a lion shifter, living a life of poverty, obedience, chastity?Life gets a little more interesting when I start helping Robynne Hood... and a LOT more interesting when a mysterious woman comes to seek refuge in the monastery. I'm her only hope, but it would take a miracle to earn a happily-ever-after. I'll have to settle for saving her from greedy, ruthless shifters plotting to overthrow King Richard - if she'll even let me.Still, I've always been a dreamer, and I'm not ready to give up hope, love, or the chance to fulfill my true destiny.SHERWOOD FOREST SHIFTERSSteamy, suspenseful paranormal romance!Book 1: Tempting the SheriffBook 2: Tempting the OutlawBook 3: Tempting the MaidenA steamy, suspenseful paranormal romance series that corrects all the errors of the Robin Hood legends. If you enjoyed the humor of The Princess Bride and the action-packed romance of Outlander, you'll love this fresh new twist on a classic, complete with brave knights, cunning bandits, fire-breathing dragons, and forbidden lovers.

Don't believe what they tell you about Robin Hood, outlaw of Sherwood Forest. There never was such a man. But there is a woman...That's me, Robynne: fox shifter, master archer, and jaded outlaw with a fierce desire to avoid trouble. But when my impulsive brother and his merry band of misfits rob a passing carriage, they set off a chain of events that changes my destiny forever. Too late to stop them, I settle for the next best thing: taking from the rich and giving to the poor.All well and good, except that puts the new sheriff of Nottingham hot on my trail. Operative word: hot, because unlike his predecessor, Daniel is a muscle- and duty-bound knight/dragon shifter freshly back from the Crusades. One who inspires all kinds of new desires...As outlaw and sheriff, we're sworn enemies, though we want the same things: justice for the downtrodden, the return of our rightful king, Richard...and a chance to indulge our wildest, most sizzling fantasies.But that's not so simple for us star-crossed lovers. The year is 1193 - an era of scheming princes, greedy warlords, and ruthless shifters. To earn our happily-ever-after, Daniel and I must rely on cunning, fierce fighting, and love that burns hotter than dragon fire. I've never let rules, expectations, or impossible odds stop me...but I have to admit, this will be one hell of a challenge.(And if you hear a canine growling, that's my fox side. Challenge accepted.)Fair warning: No cliffhangers, but this story concludes with a happy-for-now ending, only because the situation in Nottingham doesn't yet allow more. Robynne and Daniel will get their HEA by the end of the trilogy, once the events of Books 2 and 3 play out. SHERWOOD FOREST SHIFTERS Steamy, suspenseful paranormal romance!Book 1: Tempting the Sheriff Book 2: Tempting the Outlaw Book 3: Tempting the MaidenCan Robynne and the sheriff outwit adversaries, uphold justice, and find their happily-ever-after? Find out in this steamy, suspenseful paranormal romance that corrects all the errors of the Robin Hood legends. If you enjoyed the humor of The Princess Bride and the action-packed romance of Outlander, you'll love this fresh new twist on a classic, complete with brave knights, cunning bandits, fire-breathing dragons, and forbidden lovers.

The steamy conclusion to USA Bestselling Author Jess Michaels' historical romance series, Mistress Matchmaker. Vivien Manning, the notorious Mistress Matchmaker, is tired. Tired of the parties, tired of the lovers, tired of being her. So she decides to leave London behind once and for all and start a whole new life. But before she goes, she must tie up some loose ends, and makes a list that includes a man she's never been fully able to let go-Benedict Greystone. Benedict was broken when Vivien broke off their affair years ago and has never gotten over his love for her. When she comes back into his life...and his bed...he isn't certain of anything except the power of their desire. But as Vivien moves closer to disappearing forever, both of them begin to question if the past can be overcome and if love might be the one loose end that cannot be neatly tied up. This book is the third book in the Mistress Matchmaker series.

The second sensual historical romance in the Mistress Matchmaker series from USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels. A mistress should never be foolish enough to fall in love with her protector, nor trust him with her financial future. Mariah Desmond did both, and now her dearly departed lover has left her with nothing. Forced to seek another protector, she's determined that this time, she'll lead with her survival instinct-not her heart. But when she attends one of Vivien Manning's infamous parties, the familiar face of her late lover's best friend throws her for a loop. A painful past taught John Rycroft that he's not fit to be anyone's knight in shining armor. His soft spot-make that a hard spot-for Mariah is precisely why he's kept his distance. Yet the sight of her flirting with a bevy of men vying to become her next lover makes something inside him snap. As John hauls her bodily away from her suitors, Mariah's indignation melts away in the heat of the sizzling sexual chemistry. She quickly finds it isn't easy to navigate John's stormy emotional waters. Especially when his abusive father's quest to get his son back under his thumb puts her life in danger. This book is the second book in the Mistress Matchmaker series, but can be read as a standalone.

"You are on your own, Molly Brewster, and you had better get used to it." Alone, frightened, and pregnant, Molly had no idea where she was going or how she was to support her baby when it arrived. Her father had sent her away when he found she was with child. She was to stay with her aunt in New Orleans until she gave birth and then give the baby away...but Molly didn't stop. When she rushed off the train, she bought passage onto the first riverboat headed north. Lance Rankin was a young cowboy headed home to Cheyenne. He had been away for eight long months and was anxious to return to the Wyoming Territory. The family plantation in Georgia had been sold and he now had the money to buy the ranch he wanted.He hadn't seen the young woman climb onto the deck behind him, but he saw her now. Her back was pressed against the railing and her eyes were wide with terror as two rough men approached her.A cowboy, a lady, and a trip into untamed country-what could possibly go wrong? Join Lance and Molly as they travel north to Cheyenne on their long road home.

The sky splits open. Terror rains down on the earth. Can anything survive the Echo?A mad man has unleashed unthinkable magics, creating a hellscape on earth and a new parallel world known as the Echo. Carnage is everywhere. Monsters rampage. Who will take on the insurmountable task of saving the world?A librarian. A disgraced British earl. An ex-sheriff's deputy. A former Marine. A computer geek. And one mysterious amnesiac who might hold the key to it all.Take a wild, steamy, death-defying ride into the unknown with these six reluctant heroes. The Complete Echo Power Trilogy will leave you breathless.

Beauty and the Beast meets Hades and Persephone in this shifter fantasy romance standalone!A god wants me dead.My ancestors stole half his soul then imprisoned him in Tartarus, thinking he'd be forgotten. That he could never return.They were wrong.The day he rips open a portal between our worlds, my life is over. As the current guardian of his cursed soul, my head is on the chopping block, but there's a snag in his plan. This dark god believes he's my fated mate.We're not, but he refuses to take no for an answer.When he kidnaps my cousin, I'm forced to make a deal. To rescue her, I have to spend six months in Tartarus. Pretending to be his mate. His queen.Saving both our lives means fake dating the king of monsters. The real danger comes when my modern-day Hades makes it clear that he wants not just my life, but my love.That was never part of the bargain, but with every stolen kiss and forbidden touch-I just might be handing him my heart.**Mate Me is a spicy standalone romantasy set in the Immortal Vices and Virtues Universe. Every book is a guaranteed happily ever after with a satisfying ending and no cliffhangers. Perfect for fans of Immortals After Dark, Black Dagger Brotherhood, and the Demonica series.**

The wolf does not walk alone; it always carries its pack.In the months since the Ascension, my sister and I found a new life and family to soothe our souls.But, as always, danger lurks at every turn.Discovering the truth about my heritage may lie in the town of Blackmoor gave me hope I could find answers about why the Morgensterns bound my wolf to keep me safe. Finding out why I ended up hiding in plain sight with witches rather than among my kind might ease my worry that I'm responsible for their deaths.My wolf is getting stronger, but she's impatient.The trip to Blackmoor is long, but I've got my mates and two reluctant suitors along to help us find the knowledge we seek.Will the men fated to me give in or will they be yet another rejection I must endure?With prophecies and shadows following me at every turn, I know it's only a matter of time before I have to trust my wolf's instincts.Then the hunters will become my game... and I play to win.

Wanted: Nanny for preschooler. Must love dinosaurs, silly songs, hand puppets, and will definitely not fall for his single dad. After my three-year-old terror on two feet turns my live interview into a viral joke, I'm crowned the internet's favorite "zaddy." Whatever that means. But when my newfound fame threatens my shot at tenure, I know I need help to keep my academic career on track. In saunters Kennedy Novak, an effervescent ray of sunshine. With her megawatt smile and endless patience, she is a godsend, exactly what my son, Finn, needs. Exactly what I need to stabilize my home life. Which makes my attraction to her all the more problematic. Even though she's twelve years my junior, I can't ignore her lush body, the playful way she calls me "professor," or how she moans my name when we almost kiss. Yet I know I can't cross that line and risk losing the best thing that has ever happened to Finn and me. Until her ex comes back. Then all bets are off. Because there is no way I'll give up Kennedy, internet fame or tenured position be damned.

MATTMaddie Kennedy is trouble with a capital T. As my teammate's little sister, she is strictly off-limits. But I didn't know that the night we met. After safely putting her in the Friend Zone, she recruits me to be her wingman to help her get rid of her pesky virginity, and I can't say no. But I can say no to all the jerks she seems to be interested in.I can't break the code by dating my teammate's sister. I definitely can't go behind his back like that. MADDIEI don't want to be in the Friend Zone with Matt Callahan, and I'm tired of men running away when they find out who my brother is.So asking him to help me get rid of the V-card in my back pocket, might have been all an elaborate ruse. Because he's the only man who's right for the job. I'm fine with it just being one night. I know I won't be able to convince him to break the code and date me in secret. He's too good of a guy to do that. The Philadelphia Bulldogs hockey team are back for a final book, in this all new-standalone novel. Books can be enjoyed in any order. If forbidden romance is your catnip, this is the book for you.

From USA Today bestselling author Sydney Jane Baily comes a treacherous tale of pistols, plunder, and passion!Philip Carruthers' brother caused the terrible accident that turned John Angsley into Lord Anguish (Beastly Lords Book 2). After mistakenly seeking revenge, he sets sail to put it all behind him. This is Philip's story...On a secret mission for Queen Victoria, British privateer Philip Carruthers at last finds the treasure he has been seeking for two long, perilous years. Unfortunately, he also discovers a diplomat's daughter in a nest of pirates.While relishing a final few months of freedom before marriage, Miss Beryl Angsley accompanies her father across the globe on a matter of diplomacy only to be kidnapped by Chinese pirates in the South China Sea. How terribly inconvenient!Honor-bound to rescue her, Captain Carruthers risks his ship, his crew - and his cat! In the midst of a dangerous world where survival teeters upon a sword's edge, he can either perform his sworn duty to the queen or save Beryl's life? Now that she's stolen his heart, which will he choose?A stand-alone story in the Beastly Lords series containing engaging characters, attention to period detail, and passionate romance with a touch of intrigue.

All the Duke of Dunfallon wants this holiday season is a respite from the machinations of the matchmakers. When pursued by a particularly determined would-be duchess, he ducks into the West Bartholomew Street Lending Library. Librarian Emerald Armstrong sees a dapper gent in a bit of a hurry and mistakes Dunfallon for a curate overdue for his assignation with West Bart's theological collection.Dunfallon is intrigued by Emmie's love of books, her disdain for society's games, and her ferocious generosity of spirit toward all of the library's patrons. She has no patience with posturing, and thus he takes the risk of admitting his true identity. To his surprise, Emmie doesn't mind all that much that he's a duke--some things cannot be helped--but she is far less willing to keep silent about Dunfallon's other secret, the one he has been guarding from even his fellow peers. If an honest woman is worth more than rubies, what will a duke sacrifice to earn her love?Note: This story was half of Yuletide Gems, a novella duet originally published as a web store/library exclusive in 2022.

Shattered Dreams Become Second-Chance Real Love... After surviving a sniper's bullet in North Africa, Lydia Cunningham is back in Sonoma County, piecing together her life with Harper, the man she once loved deeply. The challenge? Her memories of their past are lost and fragmented, yet her feelings for Harper are sprinting ahead of her slow-returning recall. It's a race between her heart and her memory, and she's not sure which will cross the finish line first. Harper, now leading the elite Silver Team, is caught up in a whirlwind of dangerous missions, making it tough to be the partner Lydia needs. The distance his job creates is only making their attempt at rekindling things more complicated. The emergence of a newly-formed terrorist cell uncovered nearby, now targeting Lydia, puts everything into perspective. Harper faces a critical decision: Is it safer for Lydia to live far from the chaos that surrounds him, or must he fight for her safety as well as win her heart again, risking everything? As they navigate the treacherous waters of reconciliation and rediscovery, Lydia and Harper confront the true meaning of love and sacrifice. In this gripping second book in the SEAL Brotherhood: Silver Team series, their love will be tested to the breaking point. Is the journey towards healing a cost too dear to pay if it demands the ultimate sacrifice?

"Take a chance on reading the River Bend Chronicles. You won't be disappointed. They are both intriguing with the mystery of the story with a little romance thrown in..."-A Reviewer"Perhaps the best romance/mystery series I have ever read ..." -Pamela Paige, former feature writer, Florida Times-Union"I'm hooked ..."-Martha Griswold, Online Critics CornerRiver Bend is coming back from pandemic lockdown. Life is blooming. But life gets serious when Detective LaMont and her husband find a drug operation in the forest. And Mars and Trina Healey learn about criminal activity in the local health clinic, discovered as Trina tries to publish a local magazine. The FBI becomes involved and several prominent citizens are arrested. Lynn and others help some friends cope with the aftermath of arrests. It's a Spring of revelations and family celebrations. Everyone gets caught up in the magic and mayhem of River Bend.

Darkness never looked so bright. Front Man Duke Hart built an empire in the seedy underworld of Boston. But he's ready to call it quits until his sister Grace gets caught in the crossfire of a brewing war between the cartel and a rival gang. Now, Duke has no choice but to stay and fight. He abandoned Grace once. He'll die before he'll let her suffer again. Federal Agent Fallyn Williams finally has an undercover opportunity to find the evidence needed to bring in, not only the notorious Duke Hart, but also the lethal cartel member he's working for. But in the treacherous expanse where gang wars and cartel thrive, Fallyn isn't prepared for the cunning Duke Hart. As he worms his way into her heart, she finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With the stakes higher than ever, both Duke and Fallyn are determined to come out on top. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, success may come at a deadly cost. Hart of Redemption is a stand-alone, enemies to lovers romantic suspense filled with an alpha hero, feisty heroine, action, intrigue, off-the-charts steamy times, and a happily ever after.

Her sister's missing. There's a killer on her trail. And falling for the man sworn to protect her is not an option. Sage Watson, a heart transplant survivor, is no stranger to fighting for her life. But now an armed intruder is hunting her, and her sister--a scientist researching overseas--has vanished without a trace. When the stakes turn deadly, Sage's only option is to turn to her late brother's best friend, a former Navy SEAL who still sets her heart racing. To uncover the truth, Knox Williams will have to keep Sage by his side 24/7...while resisting the undeniable desire that could compromise his sworn duty. With ruthless enemies closing in, Knox vows to eliminate the threat against the woman he's vowed to safeguard. But the greatest peril Sage faces isn't the mystery surrounding her sister or the attacks on her own life--it's losing her heart to the fearless, protective warrior who makes her feel truly alive for the first time.Stolen Beauty, the first in the Beauty trilogy within the Arrow Tactical Series, is a steamy, suspenseful standalone romance full of heat and mystery featuring a former SEAL and the woman from his past who captures his heart.

Indie rock star Randall Sutter is hard at work creating a new life for himself in Spain after his band was robbed and decided to break up. The inspiration for his reinvention? The passionate night he spent with a Spaniard who encouraged him to consider spending more time in his country. So Randall 2.0 decides to dust off his credentials and take a job teaching music at an international school in a suburb of Barcelona. But questions soon arise when the stranger Randall can't stop thinking about appears at the school-as Alonso the Custodian. And pretends not to recognize him. And claims to not speak English. Randall then discovers his new community-like the rest of Catalonia-is experiencing political turmoil, and Randall isn't sure who he can trust. When Alonso reveals the truth about the night they met and just what he was doing there, Randall will have to have faith that Alonso's feelings for him are real and not just part of his mission, or they may both end up victims of a centuries-long dispute playing out in modern Spain.

Medium Harlow Thane has given up her life as a celebrity paranormal investigator. After her life was turned upside down by a devious and illusive ghost, all she wants is to settle down in Keating Hollow, running the new pub in town. Unfortunately for her, no matter how much she wants to give up ghost hunting, the ghosts won't quit her. Neither will her ex Cash Moses. With a ghost she just can't seem to banish and her ex hell-bent on righting the past, it looks like Harlow's plan for a quiet life isn't in the cards.Cash Moses wants two things: revenge against the ghost who stole everything from him and Harlow Thane. In order to track down and eradicate the ghost, he needs Harlow's help, except she's not interested. Not in the ghost and not in him... or so she says. Somehow, he needs to find a way to get past her defenses so they can move on from their past and finally get their happily-ever-after.

She's forced to return to her hometown...... and he isn't supposed to be there.Indy Stone is a well regarded professional therapist with her life all planned out. She's spent her life trying to escape her dysfunctional upbringing in Peach Valley. But when fate intervenes and causes her to return to her hometown with a huge responsibility on her shoulders, she never expects it to change her entire life.Through all of her hard times, there was always one bright spot in Peach Valley, but he disappeared years ago. Or did he?BACK TO US is a stand alone contemporary clean romance with no cliffhanger. If you like a true love story with flawed, yet lovable, characters, you'll enjoy this feel good romance.

She was moments away from making the worst decision of her life.He was moments away from saving himself when he saw her.Saving her changed the course of both their lives.Now, fifteen years later, she's about to lose her business. He's a self-made billionaire who's only interested in his bottom line. When their paths cross yet again, she has no idea who he is. He knows exactly who she is and vows that he's not saving her a second time. The first time he saved her almost cost him his life.But when he takes a dare to stay at The Retreat for one week to help with his stress level, will she find out he's hidden his identity? And will he choose to do what's right for his business or finally act on what he's kept hidden in his heart all these years?The Billionaire's Retreat is a clean, emotional romance and is a part of the Whiskey Ridge series. These books can be read in any order and are set in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

It seems like she's always the bridesmaid......and she's just trying to do her sister a favor.He's trying to start over in a new town, and they don't like each other one bit. But, when he steps in to save her unexpectedly, they both start to regret it.She's used to being an in-charge attorney, and he's a Southern guy through and through. When she has to rely on him to save her self respect, will they be able to work together?

She's returned to her hometown.He wasn't supposed to be there.And now she's forced to help him return to the life he left her for in the first place.Called back to her hometown to get her eccentric mother under control at the retirement home, Emmy just wants to get in and out of Whiskey Ridge as fast as possible.And then there he is. The one man she never thought she'd see again. And he needs her.Can she break away and go back to her life in the city? Or will he pull her in all over again?

Sometimes, having nothing will end up bringing you everything.Piper Williams has always struggled to make ends meet in her small town. But one day, fate intervenes in the form of a stranger at The Greasy Spoon diner. In a single act of kindness, Piper's life is forever changed.But as she sets out on her new journey, Piper discovers that there's a catch. Cameron, the cold and distant grandson of her benefactor, is sent to live with her for six weeks. With their differences as stark as night and day, they are like two puzzle pieces that just don't fit.As they try to coexist in the same house, tension and animosity brew between them. But as they learn to work together, they begin to see each other in a different light. Piper finds herself falling for Cameron, but with only six weeks to make things work, will they be able to overcome their differences and build a future together?Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the north Georgia mountains, The Whiskey Ridge series is a heartwarming tale of love and second chances. Join Piper and Cameron on their journey as they discover that sometimes, the greatest gifts come in unexpected packages.

He has a secret...... and she's got an attitude.Quinn came to Whiskey Ridge with a secret. He never expects the woman sharing an office with him might uncover it accidentally.Kelly just wanted to run away from her problems. She needs order and quiet, but her neighbor is driving her crazy. Plus, he's a little too attractive, and she doesn't need that right now.Can opposites attract or will these enemies hate each other forever?

In the picturesque town of Sweet Water, two souls are intertwined in a bittersweet tale of missed chances and unfulfilled desires.Lark Stryker, a compassionate veterinarian with a heart full of hope, can't forget the man who broke her teenage heart. She has built a fulfilling life centered around caring for others. But beneath her selfless exterior lies a lingering longing for the man who shattered her heart years ago. As she tends to her animal patients and nurtures the teenage girls in her shelter, Lark wonders if God has a greater love in store for her.With each heartfelt prayer, she yearns for a lifetime companion. Will fate finally grant her the happiness she craves, or is she destined to rely solely on the Lord for solace?Meanwhile, Jeb Malone, a man of unwavering integrity, carries the weight of his past decisions, trapped in a loveless marriage. He made a promise, then he made a vow. Being a man of his word caused him to sacrifice the one thing he loved. A man's integrity is a cold bedfellow. Will he ever have the desire of his heart?As their paths converge once again, will fate give them a second chance at love or forever keep them apart?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series: Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

After losing her husband in the line of duty, Annie Brooks moves in with her mother in Sweet Water, North Dakota with her two small children to try to put the pieces of her life back together.Hired to book clients for the Dude ranch her husband's best friends started, Annie is completely uninterested in any type of relationship. In fact, she's finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning, let alone care what she looks like. She's heading toward depression and is holding it together - barely - for the sake of her kids.Zeke hates seeing the pretty, young widow of one of his Air Force buddies struggling so hard, but he doesn't know what to do about it. Until the matchmakers of Sweet Water come up with a plan.Will a roadtrip with two small children to house sit a cabin in the woods be what Annie needs? Or will they end up with more than they bargained for?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series: Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Former firefighter Hines Cannon saved a life. But in the process, he lost his own.Hines Cannon, a recluse haunted by the scars of his heroic sacrifice, never expected to find love in the rural North Dakota town of Sweet Water.But when a freak accident leaves him helpless, Eliza Walton, the woman he once saved, becomes his lifeline. As they spend time together, secrets unravel and barriers crumble.Will the scars that bind them ultimately lead to a love that transcends physical appearances and ignites the flame of true belonging?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series: Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

After her husband died, leaving her with six kids to raise on her own, Piper Hughes struggles to hold everything together on a hairdresser's small wage. She has no hope of expanding her two bedroom ranch house and doesn't want to rely on the charity of the town, either. She definitely doesn't want some strange man coming in, being too kind, stealing her kids' hearts and turning her world upside down. He'll be leaving when he's done. After all, what man would want a woman with six kids?Former airman, Gideon Marsh, would've had the single mother's addition done last spring, but he'd broken his leg and couldn't work. But a building project is just what he needs to fill the long, cold, North Dakota winter days. Snow days with the kids will be especially fun.Except he doesn't know these kids have more in mind for him than being a general contractor. As he's looking into the serious gaze of Piper's oldest son, something in him just can't call the kid's bluff.So he ends up married.Shocked at first, he decides it might not be such a bad thing. After all, he's never met a woman who intrigues him quite like Piper. Can he convince her to allow him to be her husband for real?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Shotgun Wedding★★★★★ "Gideon's and Piper's story is so sweet! And there is a shotgun wedding, but it's not what you probably think. This is a really fun story." - Leis★★★★★ "I have loved all the books in this series but this is by far my favorite!" - Demi★★★★★ "This one really delivers. Definitely recommend." - Sharon★★★★★ "I absolutely LOVED this book! How can a broken foot, a huge family crowded into a two-bedroom house and a mega snowstorm be the fixin's for a sweet romance? Only in Jessie Gussman's imagination! I think you'll love it, too!" - PNG Lynn★★★★★ "WOW! MY FAVORITE IN THIS SERIES! I love all the books by Jessie Gussman but this one! I don't want to ramble about how I loved it: I wouldn't change a line in it! I read it in a few days (and I have very full days!!). Thank you Jessie Gussman for this book!" - SoleilBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series: Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love Song Just a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After