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By Lyla Sage

She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other. From the bestselling author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the highly anticipated next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small-town romance in which enemies turn to lovers when they’re forced to work together during one hot summer “Another deliciously addictive romance . . . as sizzling as it is emotional and vulnerable.”—Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception Teddy Andersen doesn’t have a plan. She’s never needed one before. She’s always been more of a go-with-the-flow type of girl, but for some reason, the flow doesn’t seem to be going her way this time. Her favorite vintage suede jacket has a hole in it, her sewing machine is broken, and her best friend just got engaged. Suddenly, everything feels like it’s starting to change. Teddy is used to being a leader, but now she feels like she’s getting left behind, wondering if life in the small town she loves is enough for her anymore. Gus Ryder has a lot on his plate. He doesn’t know what’s harder: taking care of his family’s 8,000 acre ranch, or parenting his spunky six-year-old daughter, who is staying with him for the summer. Gus has always been the dependable one, but when his workload starts to overwhelm him, he has to admit that he can’t manage everything on his own. He needs help. His little sister’s best friend, the woman he can’t stand, is not who he had in mind. But when no one else can step in, Teddy’s the only option he’s got. Teddy decides to use the summer to try and figure out what she wants out of life. Gus, on the other hand, starts to worry that he’ll never find what he needs. Tempers flare, tension builds, and for the first time ever, Gus and Teddy start to see each other in a different light. As new feelings start to simmer below the surface, they must decide whether they should act on them. Can they keep things cool? Or will both of them get burned?

By Erin Bowman

REDEMPTION IS NEVER FREEWhen Reece Murphy is forcibly dragged into the Rose Riders gang because of a mysterious gold coin in his possession, he vows to find the man who gave him the piece and turn him over to the gang in exchange for freedom. Never does he expect a lead to come from an aspiring female journalist. But when Reece's path crosses with Charlotte Vaughn after a botched train robbery and she mentions a promising rumor about a gunslinger from Prescott, it becomes apparent that she will be his ticket to freedom—or a noose. As the two manipulate each other for their own ends, past secrets are unearthed, reviving a decade-old quest for revenge that may be impossible to settle.In this thrilling companion to Vengeance Road, dangerous alliances are formed, old friends meet new enemies, and the West is wilder than ever.

By Linda Lael Miller

Fast track up the political ladder, fast cars, fast women—that's Garrett McKettrick. Make that was. A scandal has brought him home to Blue River, Texas, a place where a man can slow down, take stock and plan his next move. Which doesn't include staying at the family ranch with his brothers. A city boy, Garrett doesn't think he has the land in his blood.But Blue River has other attractions, like his former high school nemesis, Julie Remington. Now a striking woman, Julie comes complete with a four-year-old cowboy, a three-legged beagle and deep ties to the community. Good thing they have nothing in common…except their undeniable attraction and a future brighter than the Texas sun.

By Linda Lael Miller

Like his celebrated ancestors who tamed the wilds of Arizona,Jesse McKettrick's Indian Rock ties run deep. The Triple M Ranchis in his blood, along with the thrill of risk. But with his landat stake, Jesse won't get involved in Cheyenne Bridges's scheme—despite the temptation she brings.Cheyenne grew up in Indian Rock and left its painful memoriesbehind to become a self-made woman. Now her job is to convince Jesse to sell his property. Jesse's not the kind of man Cheyennecould ever forget, but he's too wild and dangerous for a womancommitted to playing it safe. Yet sparks of attraction fly,tempting Cheyenne to lay it all on the line for the passionshe sees in Jesse's eyes.

By Tina Wainscott

The Courageous Men Of Usa Today Bestselling Author Tina Wainscott’s Justiss Alliance Series Never Give Up And Never Make A Promise They Can’t Live Up To—especially When Love Is On The Line. Saxby Cole’s Latest Mission—at Decadence, A Hedonistic Tropical Resort—sounds Like A Plum Assignment For A Confirmed Bachelor, But He Isn’t Here To Mingle. There’s A Dangerous Prostitution Ring Drugging Innocent Women—and Sax Has Come To Take Them Down. After Dumping Her Cheating Fiancé Right Before Their Caribbean Vacation, Jennessy Shaw Goes Alone, Hoping To Explore Her Wild Side. But By The End Of The First Night, She’s Not Sure She Has One. Which Is Why It’s So Shocking When She Wakes Up In A Sexy Stranger’s Room With No Memory Of The Night Before. Sax Wants To Send This Sweet Beauty Home, But Jennessy Turns Out To Be A Valuable Partner In His Investigation. Even More Surprising Is The Sudden Need He Feels To Keep Her Close. Diving Together Into The Dark Shadows Of This Island Paradise, Jennessy Lets Sax Into Her Heart—and Discovers A Passion She Never Knew She Had. Praise For Wild Nights “i Do Recommend This Novel And It’s Made Me Interested In Reading The Previous Novels Of This Series. Yes, That Good! Check It Out If You Want Something Enjoyable To Read.”—books Movies Fandoms “i Really Enjoyed This Story. . . . It Kept Me Turning The Pages And Trying To Guess Who Was Involved. I Was Hooked And I Am Definitely Going To Be Picking Up More In This Series!”—between The Lines “i Really Loved The Book. . . . Amazingly Sexy Romantic Suspense In A Breathtaking Location! Go Get It!”—bj’s Book Blog “i Loved The Characters, The Plot, And The Love Story. This Book Got Me Interested And Excited For The Other Books In The Series. That Tells You Just How Great It Was!”—books Need Tlc “wild Nights Is Another Great Book In The Justiss Alliance Series. I Can’t Wait To Read The Next Book.”—hines And Bigham’s Literary Tryst “i Love This Series And This Author.”—a Crazy Vermonter’s Book Reviews Praise For The Justiss Alliance Series “tina Wainscott Delivers High-octane Suspense And Red-hot Romance! Full Of Edge-of-your-seat Action And Red-hot Passion, Wild On You Is A Souped-up Roller Coaster Of A Page-turner.”—julie Ann Walker, New York Times And Usa Today Bestselling Author Of The Black Knights Inc. Series “bad Boys Breaking Rules And Hearts And Dishing Up Justice—tina Wainscott Nails It!”—new York Times Bestselling Author Cindy Gerard Includes A Special Message From The Editor, As Well As An Excerpt From An Other Loveswept Title.

By Susan Mallery

This engagement on paper is strictly business, but could it become a second chance for love? Find out in this sizzling romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery. Faced with exactly thirty days to come up with two million dollars to save her business and her reputation, Lexi Titan is out of options... until handsome and ambitious Cruz Rodriguez comes back into her life with a deal. If Lexi agrees to be his fiancée for six months, lending him her famous father's influence and connections, he'll hand her a check on the spot. And in six months they'll go their separate ways. But neither one is prepared for their long-ago shared passion to throw a wrench into what would seem to be the perfect deal…. Previously published. Read the entire reader-favorite Lone Star Sisters series: Book 1: Under Her Skin Book 2: Lip Service Book 3: Straight from the Hip Book 4: Hot on Her Heels

By Debbie Macomber

Rose cultivator and Promise resident Savannah Weston disproves her reputation for quiet, old-fashioned ways as she pursues stranger and disenchanted cowboy Laredo Smith. Original.

By Lora Leigh

The new book in the New York Times bestselling series from a major star in hot, hot romance.Caitlyn "Rogue" Walker left her life in Boston to become a teacher in a small Kentucky town. But her dream was shattered when she was framed in a sex scandal. Refusing to be run out of town, Caitlyn shed the identity she had and became Rogue. Sheriff Zeke Mayes knows there's more to her than meets the eye, though what meets the eye is pretty smoking. He's prepared for a long struggle getting Rogue to drop her defenses-and give in to desire. But soon Zeke will become embroiled in a deadly game that sweeps Rogue up in its wake. And when everything seems to be a matter of life and death, there is no reason to hold back...

By Danica Nava

A Muscogee pop star and a cowboy who couldn’t be more different come together to strike a deal in this new romantic comedy by Danica Nava, author of The Truth According to Ember.Pop singer Avery Fox has become a national joke after posing scantily clad on the cover of Rolling Stone in a feather warbonnet. What was meant to be a statement of her success as a Native American singer has turned her into a social pariah and dubbed her a fake. With threats coming from every direction and her career at a standstill, she escapes to her estranged grandmother Lottie’s ranch in Oklahoma. Living on the rez is new to Avery—not only does she have to work in the blazing summer heat to earn her keep, but the man who runs Lottie’s horse ranch despises her and wants her gone.Red Fox Ranch has been home to Lucas Iron Eyes since he was sixteen years old. He has lived by three rules to keep himself out of trouble: 1) preserve the culture, 2) respect the horses, and 3) stick to himself. When he is tasked with picking up Lottie’s granddaughter at the bus station, the last person he expected to see is the Avery Fox. Lucas can’t stand what she represents, but when he’s forced to work with her on the ranch, he can’t get her out of his sight—or his head. He reminds himself to keep to his rules, especially after he finds out the ranch is under threat of being shut down.It’s clear Avery doesn’t belong here, but they form a tentative truce and make a deal: Avery will help raise funds to save the ranch, and in exchange, Lucas will show her what it really means to be an Indian. It’s purely transactional, absolutely no horsing around…but where’s the fun in that?

By Janette Oke

Nothing in her cultured East Coast upbringing prepared Elizabeth for a teaching position on the Canadian frontier. Yet, despite the constant hardships, she loves the children in her care. Determined to do the best job she can and fighting to survive the harsh land, Elizabeth is surprised to find her heart softening towards a certain member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Book 1 of the bestselling Canadian West series.