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The Texas Rancher's Vow

The Texas Rancher's Vow

Never Again! 

Jen Carson made a promise to herself: no more powerful, controlling husbands. So why is she letting herself be tempted by Matt Briscoe, surely the most alpha male in Laramie County? She only agreed to stay at the Triple B to create a series of commemorative bronze plaques for Matt's father. Not end up sharing taboo kisses with six feet four inches of irresistible cowboy. 

A cowboy who also happens to be her client's son. Talk about mixing pleasure with business! And now Jen's suddenly the reluctant keeper of a Briscoe family secret. Which thrusts her into an even more heated conflict with Matt. No matter how strong her feelings for the studly rancher, Jen has so many good reasons to keep him from becoming a permanent part of her life. 

Too bad her heart won't listen to her head....


The Reluctant Texas Rancher

Three generations of Cartwright women have run the Four Winds cattle ranch, and Liz Cartwright is being pressed to keep the tradition going. But Liz wants to continue her legal practice in town, not spend her time working the land. She needs a man to do the heavy lifting!

Travis Anderson is also a big-city lawyer, claiming to be back in Laramie County with a desire to reconnect with his ranching roots. Only Liz isn't buying it. When it turns out her old flame is being sued for malpractice, Liz agrees to assist him in exchange for help around Four Winds. Now all she has to do is ignore the incredible chemistry she's always shared with the sexy cowboy.

The trouble is, if Liz helps Travis win his lawsuit, he'll leave the ranch-just as she's learning the benefits of having him around. What's a poor cowgirl to do?


Reviewer: STrimble
Review: Sep 27, 2011
Genre(s): Contemporary, Western, Harlequin American
"A Cowboy To Marry" is a true romance about a couple who's trying to get on with their lives. Holden struggles with his attraction to Libby, since he was best friends with her husband. he feels it's his fault that she is now a widower. Libby feels it's time to move on with her life. She has spent too much time pretending her marriage had been perfect when in reality, her husband wasn't happy with her. The sto


One Wild Cowboy

Nobody says no to Emily McCabe! All she wants is for Dylan Reeves to act like they're dating, so her wildly overprotective clan will butt out of her life once and for all. And he just flat-out refused! So why'd the maddeningly sexy horse whisperer just kiss her in front of the whole town?

Gentling horses is one thing. Bringing a strong, independent woman like Emily to heel is something else! The two of them are totally wrong for each other, but that doesn't stop Dylan from wanting her. But Emily's made for a home and family and Dylan is like his beloved mustangs—wild and free.

Except, she seems to know her way around horses…and that's not all. Suddenly Dylan's dreaming about making a life with Laramie County's most stubborn and desirable—and willful—woman! 


Reviewer: Terri
Review: Oct 28, 2009
Genre(s): Contemporary, Harlequin American
Travis Carson is a widower and the father of two young girls, Sophie and Mia who are 4 and 3. He owns a construction company and is currently working on a major project in Fort Worth, TX with his 4 best friends. His children attend preschool with the children of his neighbor, Holly Baxter and the two single parents share a nanny.   Holly is a divorced mother of two boys, Tucker and Tristan.&n

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