Melinda Curtis

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Virginia

Includes a Bonus Novella

The holidays are served up with some spice in this small-town romance featuring a woman who must maintain a secret identity and the man who begins falling for her.


This Christmas, all Mayor Kevin Hadley wants is to give his five-year-old son whatever his heart desires. Only Tad has fallen head over holly for his pretty, sweet-as-sugarplum teacher. When attraction sparks between Kevin and Mary Margaret, the single dad thinks she may be the answer to his and his son's dreams. But after Mary Margaret reluctantly turns him down, Kevin decides it's time to embark on a new campaign -- one for Mary Margaret's heart.


Mary Margaret Sneed usually spends her holiday baking and caroling with her students. Yet this year, she's swapped shortbread and sleigh bells for a second job to pay off her late husband's debts. Mary Margaret would love to go tree trimming with Kevin and his son, but she won't risk his political future with her controversial side gig. Only the town's meddling matchmakers have determined there's nothing a little mistletoe can't fix . . . and if the Widows Club has their way, Mary Margaret and Kevin may just get the best Christmas gift of all this year.

Includes a bonus novella by Hope Ramsay!

A Very Merry Match

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California

A small-town judge meets her match in a rodeo star troublemaker, but soon they may both end up targets of the town's matchmakers in this delightful and heartwarming installment in the Sunshine Valley series.

Dream a Little Dream

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A small-town judge meets her match in a rodeo star troublemaker, but soon they may both end up targets of the town's matchmakers in this delightful and heartwarming tale of romance.



Darcy Jones Harper is thrilled to have finally shed her reputation as the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. The people of Sunshine Valley have to respect her now that she's the new town judge. But when the bad boy who broke her heart back in high school shows up in her courtroom, she realizes maybe things haven't changed so much after all . . . because her pulse still races at the sight of him.



Jason Petrie wants to make amends for the mistakes of his youth--starting with the woman he never stopped loving. Darcy may not believe that he really intends to quit the bull riding circuit and stick around this time but Jason vows--with the help of the matchmaking Widows Club--to pull out all the stops to convince her that they both deserve a second chance.

 

Illinois

A Clean and Uplifting Romance

This cowboy's done with love... Or is he? Former rodeo queen Ronnie Pickett has always had a talent for matchmaking--and now she's going pro. Her first customer? None other than her friend and teen cowboy crush, Wade Keller. Of course, convincing the widowed bronc rider and single dad that it's time to date again is gonna be a challenge. But no one warned Ronnie about the occupational hazard of falling for her very first cowboy client... USA TODAY Bestselling Author From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Cowboy Academy Book 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting For Book 2: A Cowboy's Fourth of July

A Cowboy Worth Waiting For

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Christmas at the Sleigh Cafe

Louisiana

She isn't giving up--on her town or herself  

An accident cost Tracy Jackson not only her high-profile job but also her ability to easily communicate. Back in her California hometown, she's at the bakery and painstakingly relearning how to speak. Now she has a new mission: to protect her community from Chad Healy. 

The travel writer is in Harmony Valley to cover the Harvest Festival. And--big surprise--he's helping Tracy make her dreams happen. But his lampooning style could hurt her town's longtime traditions. Filled with conflicting emotions, can Tracy find the words to let Chad know how she feels before he's gone for good?

A Man of Influence

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Maryland

Will he pass the daddy test? 

With his job in jeopardy, it couldn't be a worse time for Sheriff Nate Landry's recent past to come back to haunt him. But it would take an army to stop SWAT team leader Julie Smith. The fellow cop-and sister of his ex-fianc#65533;e--wants one thing from the beleaguered lawman: custody of the toddler son that Nate didn't know he had. 

He may not be natural daddy material, but he quickly takes a shine to little Duke. And then there are the feelings Nate's been hiding for years. Only now Julie's running for sheriff of Harmony Valley--against him. Time to retreat? Not if he wants a future with the woman he loves.

Support Your Local Sheriff

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Alabama

The Littlest Cowgirls

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Tennessee

She came to sell a town but she found a home.

She came to sell a town... But she found a home Never in her wildest dreams could single mom Ella Monroe imagine co-inheriting the small town of Second Chance, Idaho--or falling for its curmudgeonly doctor, Noah Bishop. Despite his rough edges and protests for isolation, Noah has her believing in love at first sight again. But when she's pressured to sell her stake, Ella is torn between family loyalty and following her heart.

Kissed by the Country Doc

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New Hampshire

A Clean Romance

This cowboy's planned his future...



Then love gets in the way!



Holden Monroe is focused on sending his son off to college until ex-girlfriend Bernadette Carlisle drops the bomb that she's expecting their baby. The cowboy's offer to do the right thing is an empty gesture to Bernadette. The successful doctor doesn't believe Holden capable of settling down--she just wants a custody agreement. But an eventful road trip might just change everyone's expectations!



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From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.



The Mountain Monroes



Book 1: Kissed by the Country Doc

Book 2: Snowed in with the Single Dad

Book 3: Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy

Book 4: Lassoed by the Would-Be Rancher

Book 5: Enchanted by the Rodeo Queen

Book 6: Charmed by the Cook''s Kids

Book 7: The Littlest Cowgirls

Book 8: Caught by the Cowboy Dad

Book 9: A Cowgirl''s Secret

Caught by the Cowboy Dad

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From a USA Today bestselling author comes a heartwarming romance about a city girl who finds herself widowed in a quirky small town and the new target of the town's relentless matchmaking Widows Club. Includes a bonus novella by Annie Rains!

Can't Hurry Love

A bride on the run

And a cowboy to show her the way home...Lily Harrison's wedding day isn't quite what she imagined. Not only does her fiancé not love her, she's just discovered she's a Blackwell--a member of Montana's well-known ranching family. Now Lily's ditched her own wedding for a road trip with handsome cowboy Conner Hannah. But will Lily find her answers in Montana...or lose the cowboy she's already begun falling for?USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Montana Welcome

A cook rediscovers her passion... Thanks to a new chef in town

If she's to keep her diner afloat, single mom Ivy Parker must overhaul her menu. When high-profile chef Cam Monroe comes to Second Chance, she's wary of asking for help. Would a perfectionist like him approve of the corners she cuts to find time for her children? But as Cam helps her rediscover her love for cooking, Ivy finds they have more in common than she expected...

USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Charmed by the Cook's Kids

Some scars are skin-deep... Others run deeper Widowed rancher and gruff single dad Finn McAfee hides behind his scars. That is, until city gal Kendall Monroe arrives, determined to learn everything about ranching. But while Kendall definitely doesn't fit in, her infectious energy seems to touch the lives of everyone she meets--including Finn and his little girl. Now everything Finn cherishes could be unraveled by the one thing he thought he'd lost forever: love. The Mountain Monroes Book 1: Kissed by the Country Doc Book 2: Snowed in with the Single Dad Book 3: Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy Book 4: Lassoed by the Would-Be Rancher Book 5: Enchanted by the Rodeo Queen Book 6: Charmed by the Cook's Kids Book 7: The Littlest Cowgirls Book 8: Caught by the Cowboy Dad Book 9: A Cowgirl's Secret Book 10: The Cowboy Meets His Match Book 11: Healing the Rancher Book 12: A Cowboy Thanksgiving

Healing the Rancher

The holidays are served up with some spice in this small-town romance featuring a woman who must maintain a secret identity and the man who begins falling for her.


This Christmas, all Mayor Kevin Hadley wants is to give his five-year-old son whatever his heart desires. Only Tad has fallen head over holly for his pretty, sweet-as-sugarplum teacher. When attraction sparks between Kevin and Mary Margaret, the single dad thinks she may be the answer to his and his son's dreams. But after Mary Margaret reluctantly turns him down, Kevin decides it's time to embark on a new campaign -- one for Mary Margaret's heart.


Mary Margaret Sneed usually spends her holiday baking and caroling with her students. Yet this year, she's swapped shortbread and sleigh bells for a second job to pay off her late husband's debts. Mary Margaret would love to go tree trimming with Kevin and his son, but she won't risk his political future with her controversial side gig. Only the town's meddling matchmakers have determined there's nothing a little mistletoe can't fix . . . and if the Widows Club has their way, Mary Margaret and Kevin may just get the best Christmas gift of all this year.

Includes a bonus novella by Hope Ramsay!
nly the town's meddling matchmakers have determined there's nothing a little mistletoe can't fix . . . and if the Widows Club has their way, Mary Margaret and Kevin may just get the best Christmas gift of all this year.

Includes a bonus novella by Hope Ramsay!
nly the town's meddling matchmakers have determined there's nothing a little mistletoe can't fix . . . and if the Widows Club has their way, Mary Margaret and Kevin may just get the best Christmas gift of all this year.

Includes a bonus novella by Hope Ramsay!
nly the town's meddling matchmakers have determined there's nothing a little mistletoe can't fix . . . and if the Widows Club has their way, Mary Margaret and Kevin may just get the best Christmas gift of all this year.

Includes a bonus novella by Hope Ramsay!

She's looking for Mr. Right...

...but can he fill those boots?

Former rodeo queen Emily Clark loves her life in Second Chance, Idaho, but she's through waiting for a cowboy to sweep her off her feet. Just as she's thinking of leaving town, she's offered a job by newcomer Jonah Monroe, a city slicker from Hollywood. Career-minded Jonah isn't looking to commit--to romance or a ranch--but Emily's determined to show him exactly what he's missing...

Enchanted by the Rodeo Queen

The Mountain Monroes

Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy

A Clean and Uplifting Romance, Larger Print

Even the best cowgirl falls... When it's the right cowboy Rodeo cowgirl Maggie Blackwell doesn't need her estranged family. She's got Clem Coogan--her best friend, rodeo buddy and absolute rock. But when a rodeo accident leaves Clem with a terrible concussion, he's convinced they're a romantic item...and proposes to her. Now until his memory comes back, Maggie's playing along. But can she keep this headache from turning into heartache for both of them? USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Blackwell Belles Book 1: A Cowgirl Never Forgets by Melinda Curtis Book 2: A Cowgirl Finds Home by Carol Ross Book 3: A Cowgirl on His Doorstep by Anna J. Stewart Book 4: A Cowgirl's Thanksgiving Kiss by Amy Vastine Book 5: A Cowgirl's Christmas Reunion by Cari Lynn Webb

A Cowgirl Never Forgets

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Mississippi

She'd Heard It Said Will Jackson was a control freak and a killjoy. He had been since they were kids. He'd made it his mission to come between Emma Willoughby and her best friend--his little sister--all their lives. But why? Until the day of the accident, Emma had always thought of herself as adventurous, not dangerous--And then her friend almost died. She desperately needed to apologize, to try to explain, if she could. Will had managed to keep the two apart while Tracy was in the hospital, but now that she was home in Harmony Valley, the winemaker wannabe had to understand that getting past this was the only way they could heal. And yet if Tracy was able to, Emma wasn't sure she could forgive herself. And Will had made it abundantly clear: he wouldn't sleep until he'd found retribution.

Dandelion Wishes

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Texas

Christmas will come... To even the most reluctant cowboy! Rodeo roper Ryan Oakley may hate Christmas, but he still needs a miracle. Unfortunately, the only person who sells top-notch competition horses is Jo Pierce, his former high school nemesis. Now Ryan's making the single mom a bargain: he'll set her up with his twin brother, her longtime crush. It's the perfect holiday plan...until the no-nonsense working cowgirl ends up lassoing his heart instead. USA TODAY Bestselling Author From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Cowboy Academy Book 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting For Book 2: A Cowboy's Fourth of July Book 3: A Cowboy Christmas Carol Book 4: A Cowboy for the Twins

A Cowboy Christmas Carol

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South Carolina

Snowed in with the Single Dad

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Double the trouble... For the bachelor cowboy! Rodeo star Tate Oakley has loved Ellie Rowland since high school, even after she married his best friend. Now the newly single cowgirl is back in Clementine, Oklahoma. Ellie is focused on opening her own restaurant, helping her sick father with his ranch and raising her adorable twin girls. But could she also be ready to give the gun-shy Tate the second chance that he's been looking for? USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Cowboy Academy Book 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting For Book 2: A Cowboy's Fourth of July Book 3: A Cowboy Christmas Carol Book 4: A Cowboy for the Twins

A Cowboy for the Twins

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Judy Duarte

Anyone But A Fortune - Judy Duarte 'You say my name like it's a dirty word.' Self-made woman Sofia DeLeon has heard enough about the old-money Fortune family to know that Beau Fortune is not to be trusted. He might be tall, dark, handsome and rich, but he's so not her type. And now that they are competing for the same business award, he is also her rival. It is just a hot Texas minute, though, before ambition begins warring with attraction... The Cowboy Meets His Match - Melinda Curtis She could never love a cowboy. Until she does... Racing boat captain Olivia Monroe never imagined breaking up with the ocean and starting a fake relationship with too-charming cowboy Rhett Diaz. Now her family's insisting Olivia and Rhett take an adventurous road trip as a 'couple.' Only somewhere between zip-lining and rappelling down a waterfall, Olivia's rediscovering her courage -- and dangerous new feelings for Rhett. But how can a sailor love a land-locked cowboy...especially one with secrets?

Anyone but a Fortune/the Cowboy Meets His Match

Anna J. Stewart

Kayla Perrin

Cari Lynn Webb

A Thanksgiving Anthology

Four USA Today bestselling romance authors come together for Thanksgiving, telling the stories of four woman who have not had the best experiences with the men they have dated in their pasts. With the help of family and loved ones this holiday season, can they learn to open their hearts one more time? If they can dare to make the leap, they could find themselves finally, thankfully in love... There''s no place like home, especially during Thanksgiving. After spending ten years as an officer and analyst with a special division in a federal cyber-investigation, Tripp Atsilla is on the brink of burnout. Then he meets Parker Rutledge. Two years ago she changed her name and moved to a small town, hoping to leave the damage her ex-husband caused behind. Someone''s found her; someone who wants to make her pay for her ex-husband''s crimes. But can she trust Tripp? Can she trust anyone? ... Miranda Cox isn''t looking forward to heading home for Thanksgiving. She''d raved to everyone that Matthew was the one; now she has yet another failed relationship under her belt. Despite working as a translator in Ottawa, and loving travelling abroad, she''s thirty-four and still single. When Miranda arrives at Union Station in Toronto, she''s surprised to see Taz, her childhood friend. Years earlier, they''d drifted apart. Miranda was so hurt over the loss of their friendship. She''s also shocked to learn that he''s divorced. Miranda finds herself inviting him and his sick mother for Thanksgiving dinner at her parents'' place. It is finally their time? ... Chef Drew Barnett has been hired to create the perfect Thanksgiving for a potential restaurant investor, but a power outage has him scrambling to find a working kitchen. Jilted bride and food critic Claire Rothchild is pet-sitting a friend''s St. Bernard named Snowflake. She wants to hibernate for the holidays, but it turns out the guest house she''s staying in has power when the main house does not. Feeling uncomfortable for invading the privacy of his potential investor''s guest, Drew doesn''t know what to make of a food critic in his kitchen, just as Claire doesn''t know how to stop interfering with his dishes and passing tidbits to a mooching pooch. Is this a recipe for a Dog-Gone Holiday? Or for love? ... Born with a degenerative eye disease, photographer Kelsey Thomas knows two things: she will be legally blind within five years and her family wants to see her married and settled first. Then Kelsey''s boyfriend breaks up with her one week before she planned to introduce him to her family at her grandmother''s island commitment ceremony. At the resort bar, she meets Dr. Noah Lawson. He spends his life inside his lab developing cutting-edge techniques to slow the progression of vision loss. When he''s offered funding with strings--save the eyesight of the granddaughter of a wealthy investor--he''s reluctant to agree. Noah is smitten by Kelsey--so much so that he agrees to be her fake wedding date for the Thanksgiving holidays. Too late, he realizes her connection to his potential investor. Is this a set-up? Or fate? ... ********* DETAILED STORY PLOTLINES: Anna J. Stewart: At least that''s what Tripp Atsilla hopes after spending ten years as an officer and analyst with a special division in a federal cyber-investigation. The last few years he''s been neck deep with ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) and while he''s lasted longer than most, he''s on the brink of burnout. His last case turned into a nightmare; he was too late and someone he''d sworn to protect died. Going home feels like the perfect escape and Thanksgiving is an excellent time--his overwhelming family will be too distracted by the holiday to pay him much mind. Helping with the construction expansion of his brother''s deli/restaurant is just the recharge he needs. Striking up a friendship with one of the waitresses? Bonus. Starting over is something Parker Rutledge understands all too well. Two years ago she changed her name and moved to a small town, hoping to leave the damage her ex-husband caused behind. She loves her off the grid life working as a waitress in the local deli, but soon the phone calls, emails, and threats begin. Someone''s found her; someone who knows who she really is. Someone who wants to make her pay for her ex-husband''s crimes. But can she trust Tripp? Can she trust anyone? While the Atsila family prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving, Tripp finds himself tied up in knots over Parker. He knows there''s more to the woman than she''s let on and there''s nothing Tripp likes more than a puzzle to solve. When finally faced with the truth, he can only hope he''s not too late to save yet another innocent life: that of the woman he loves. Kayla Perrin: After her latest breakup, Miranda Cox isn''t looking forward to heading home to Toronto for Thanksgiving. She''d raved to everyone that Matthew was the one; now she has yet another failed relationship under her belt. To make matters worse, her sister is newly engaged and she''s bringing her fiancé. Her brother will be there with his new wife. Miranda feels like a failure. Thirty-four and still single! But she has a good reason. She''s been pursuing her career in Ottawa, working as a translator. She often travels abroad. Still, at her age, she''s regretting that she didn''t put as much effort into finding a relationship. As Miranda arrives at Union Station in Toronto, she''s surprised to see Taz, her childhood friend from school. Years earlier, they drifted apart when Taz got married and moved to the US. Miranda was so hurt over the loss of their friendship that she didn''t even keep in touch with him on Facebook. But she''s happy to see him now, a friendly face from her past. She''s shocked to learn that he''s divorced. They head back to their old neighborhood, but meet up for a drink and to catch up. Miranda learns that Taz never had children, that his marriage lasted years longer than it should have--and that many times, Taz wanted to reach out to her over the years. He''s missed their friendship. Miranda wants to still be mad at him, but she''s happy to have a friendly face to commiserate with. The truth is, she wasn''t able to forgive Taz for marrying someone else. She always hoped that one day they''d fall madly in love and he would marry her. Unfortunately, there''ll be no big dinner at Taz''s place. His mother is sick. He''s in town to spend time with her. Miranda finds herself inviting him and his mother for Thanksgiving dinner at her parents'' place. Melinda Curtis: Chef Drew Barnett wants to open his own restaurant. He''s been hired to create the perfect Thanksgiving for a potential investor, but a power outage has him scrambling to find a working kitchen. Jilted bride and food critic Claire Rothchild is holing up in her friend''s guest house while pet-sitting another friend''s St. Bernard named Snowflake. She wants to hibernate this holiday, but it turns out her guest house has power when the main house does not. Feeling uncomfortable for invading the privacy of his potential investor''s guest, Drew doesn''t know what to make of a food critic in his kitchen, just as Claire doesn''t know how to stop interfering with his dishes and passing tidbits to a mooching pooch. Is this a recipe for a Dog-Gone Holiday? Or for love? Cari Lynn Webb: She needs a wedding date... Born with a degenerative eye disease, photographer Kelsey Thomas knows two things: she will be legally blind within five years and her family wants to see her married and settled first. Things seem to be on track until Kelsey''s boyfriend breaks up with her one week before she planned to introduce him to her family at her grandmother''s island commitment ceremony. She knows how she''ll be spending her Thanksgiving professing her right to independence. He needs an angel investor in his research... Dr. Noah Lawson spends his life inside his lab developing cutting-edge techniques to slow the progression of vision loss, radical procedures that won''t be approved or pay dividends for years. To escape the pressure, he always spends his holidays solo at an exclusive island resort. When Noah''s offered funding with strings--save the eyesight of the granddaughter of a wealthy investor--he''s reluctant to agree. A chance meeting... At the resort bar, Noah is smitten by a stranger--so much so that he agrees to be her fake wedding date for the holiday. What''s the harm in that? Too late, he realizes Kelsey''s connection to his potential investor. Is this a set-up? Or fate?

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