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Crystal Stapleton has everything a princess could want: ski vacations, a suite to herself in her parents' mansion, even her own Prince Charming. Too bad there's a mean streak lurking under the surface of her fiancé, one that her parents refuse to see. With her father's prodding to marry a well-connected and wealthy man and her mother's constant, ugly, domineering attitude, Crystal is prepared to do as she's told, regardless of how unhappy her future will be.

Gracie Billings is at odds with her life on Carson Hill Ranch. Having shown up with her sister six years ago as a scrawny, needy child, she has grown into a beautiful girl and a capable horsewoman. Seamus Carson has practically grown up with Gracie and has always seen her as the kid sister that fate denied him. Will Seamus and Gracie admit their feelings for each other, or will they continue to deny themselves until the day it almost tears the family apart?

The twins' younger brother, Joseph, is trapped in a downward spiral of drinking and drugs, all in an effort to cope with the daily pain he lives with after being thrown from his horse months ago. Not sure what to do or believe, the family enlists the help of Emma, a girl with a shady past, who knows the nightmare of addiction all too well. Can Emma help Joseph find his way out of the pit before they lose him for good?

It just wouldn't be Texas without the occasional unpredictable storm, but when a twister rips through Carson Hill Ranch and demolishes almost everything in sight, the family has a long road ahead of them as they try to pick up the pieces and put them back together. In the chaos of the storm, no one notices that Joseph's wife, Emma, has disappeared. A mysterious phone call lets them know that there are some fates worse than death. As brothers Anders and Joseph rush in to save the women they love, the end result tears apart the Carson family in ways that no one saw coming.

As the "younger" twin, Carey Carson has always lived comfortably in brother Casey's shadow, happy to let him take the lead. But when Casey leaves for his honeymoon and the cattle drive has to continue without him, it's up to Carey to step up and fill those highly respected boots. Amy McDade joined the cattle drive with a group of other vacationers, only for her, this drive isn't about learning to rope a steer or having a good time. It's her final attempt to build up her confidence again since an injury on the job has kept her from being a part of the career she's always loved.

For Miranda, Newark has nothing to offer except a dead-end job, a crummy apartment, and an abusive boyfriend. But when her younger sister signs her up for an online dating website to prove to her the kinds of guys who would be interested in her, she starts an online connection with the perfect guy. He's handsome, he's a real-life cowboy, and...he's in his 70s! Miranda steps off the bus to find the man of her dreams waiting for her, only he doesn't know it.

Birch River Brides: Books 1-5 is a charming collection of stories guaranteed to capture your heart and leave you wanting more! Will the men and women in these stories find a way to make it to the altar? Or will the challenges that lay in their path prove too much for them to overcome?

There's only one word to describe the devil's kiss. Violent. There's only one word to describe a hunter who locks lips with the most revered, most feared, and most despicable demon to have ever existed. Traitor. A hunter and the Devil. It's not just an unlikely pair. It's an impossible one. Add his two henchmen to the mix and there's only one word that spells. Disaster. I am Melody Black. Daughter of the New York Guild's leader. Daughter of the best hunter to have ever existed. But daddy dearest is about to lose his title.

How could she ever marry if it wasn’t for true love? Although the belle of the season with several suitors all vying for her hand in marriage, Samantha is restless. Caught between her parents' expectations and her own desire to marry for love, Samantha finds solace caring for her family’s horses, her one true passion.

Martha Walters won’t chance another broken heart. But after escaping from the brothel her ex-fiancé sold her to, she believes only marriage can keep her safe. On the run and desperate to find a potential husband, she takes a risk on a handsome cattle rancher 10 years her senior. Gray Jenkins worries he’s too old to attract a wife. Now in his 40s, the wisecracking farmer with the soft heart takes a longshot and places an ad for a mail-order bride. But he’s stunned when a charming woman a decade younger shows up on his doorstep.

After her mother’s death left her trapped in a toxic life with her drunk and abusive father, Heather knew she needed an escape. But fleeing one terrible reality lands her straight into another. Heather is desperate until she finds a newspaper ad that might just be her way to freedom and happiness at last.

Clara Roberts has found herself forced to flee across country, pursued by a madman who seems to have access to every aspect of her life. Consequently, she is off the grid and under the radar when her truck breaks down in a small corner of Southwestern, Oklahoma, and she finds herself at the mercy of a local cowboy. While she knows that she will eventually have to keep running to stay one step ahead of her stalker, she begins to find herself drawn to this man.

Melinda Brandt is fiercely protective of her brothers, and has been since her mother's death at an early age. In fact, she has built her life and her career as sheriff on her ability to always maintain control. Now, it feels as if even that is slipping away from her. A madman (Charles Sanders) has entered her family's lives, causing her brothers to flee and leaving her all alone. Now an outside agency is moving in to take the case away from her, and she cannot bear to let it go.

Mathew Jenkins feels isolated on his remote, rural ranch. Though he longs for a family, women in mining country are scarcer than gold nuggets. So he’s delighted by the dapper response to his mail-order bride ad from a comely Virginian lady. Jenny Phillips’ good name was ruined by her father’s stupidity. Forced into hiding with her ma, she’s desperate to put her pa’s stained reputation behind. But when her domineering uncle tries to sell her to the highest bidder, she flees by answering a lonely Montana man’s classified....

When marriage-shy Mason Crawford and spitfire Jenny Carson meet, their unexpected attraction is undeniable. The road ahead looks promising until storm clouds of anger and pride roll in. Can they weather the tempest, or will it dash their hopes for love and acceptance?

Life has never been simple for Jennifer McBee. As if being shy and hard of hearing wasn’t enough, now Jennifer is faced with the humiliation of her failed wedding. Desperate to escape, Jennifer decides to leave heartbreak behind her and travels west to be with her brother, the pastor of a small Nebraska town called Daisy Creek. While her brother has hopes for her making some new friendships with the townsfolk of Daisy Creek, Jennifer still feels removed from the community of this close-knit town.

Kimberly Carson, the oldest of Bernard Carson's grandchildren, is headed off to Princeton in the fall, much to her family's dismay. Everywhere she turns, one relative or another is trying to convince her to stay a little closer to home, if she leaves at all. But a stolen day with her grandfather will reveal more about Kimberly's family than she ever knew, including the secrets and the love surrounding the woman they have vowed never to speak of - Sarah Carson.

Since the recent death of her husband, Maisie’s world has been bleak and grey. Now a widow, her two young daughters are the only things that still bring joy to her life. But with winter approaching, Maisie knows she must make a change to her situation if her family is to have a chance of surviving the harsh months ahead.

These three brides have more to worry about than navigating life as newlyweds if they want to hold on to their happily-ever-afters. In Longren Family Trilogy, you'll find three enthralling tales fraught with danger and daring as these three brides battle against the odds for their chances at happiness....

She thought God had forgotten her, until a pastor reached out from Wyoming and offered her a brand-new life. But can she let go of the memories she left behind to love again? Missy Stanton believes her life is over when her husband, Tommy, dies in a tragic work accident in the railyards of Boston. Alone in the city with no family and worse prospects, she turns to the Matrimonial Times in a moment of weakness. There, she meets Pastor Jack Tibsdale, who offers her a home in a place in Birch River, Wyoming, in return for her hand in marriage.