Her Cowboy’s Promise

We all need somebody to trust WHAT NOBODY EXPECTED Flirty rancher Morgan Dalton is all about keeping things casual…until Erica Abernathy moves back to Bronco. She’s sweet, sexy—and about to have a baby all on her own. Morgan steps up to be a shoulder she can lean on, telling them both it won’t lead to more. But when he offers to be Erica’s labor coach, the charismatic cowboy finds it hard to be a man of his word…

Three years ago, artist Emily White's grief and survivor's guilt sent her to the small Wyoming town of Fly Creek. Since then, she's kept her emotions safely tucked away—until she meets the new rancher at Sky Lake Dude Ranch. Stetson in hand, the gorgeous cowboy's arrival in her store immediately shakes up her world. Adam Conley is only in Fly Creek for as long as it takes to fulfill his promise to his late cousin. The small town brings up too many memories of the life he left behind years ago. He knows his task won't be easy, but the last thing he expects is the instant attraction to the reason he's in town. Emily is beautiful, vibrant, and completely off-limits. He's there to keep his promise—not fall in love. But Adam's secret will crumble everything Emily's life has revolved around. Each book in the Fly Creek series is STANDALONE: * Her Cowboy's Promise * The Cowboy's Homecoming Surprise * The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby

Her determination fuels his desire When her dying friend pleads for help to finish a renovation project, Ava Howell can’t refuse, even though her promise means leaving her new career and familiar life in New York to travel to a remote ranch in Texas. She’s good at what she does, and the ghost town vacation resort would look great on her resume, but it means tangling with the ex-military cowboy who is determined to stop her as soon as she arrives. Beau Paxton needs to sell the land and ghost town to save his family’s struggling ranch. He’s a formidable enemy to Ava’s determination, but the harder she works, the more his attraction for her grows. He doesn’t want to set aside his plans so she can succeed at hers, yet he finds himself doing just that... Will a promise bring a city girl and a sexy cowboy together? Or will a broken one drive them apart?

Sage Carrigan never meant to be the other woman. Unfortunately, bronco rider Dawson O'Dell neglected to mention he was married the night he invited her to his bed after they'd both placed first in their rodeo events. When his wife walked in on them - Sage was deeply hurt and humiliated. After an accident in the ring the next day, Sage decides she's quitting the rodeo-and cowboys--to become a chocolatier in her hometown ranching community, Marietta, Montana.

He's pretending not to love her. She's pretending not to care.Growing up, they shared a fence line, first kisses, and a romance that had the whole town talking. But Maren Friar traded her barbed-wire life for city lights and gave up on her childhood dream of marrying the cowboy next door. He'd made it clear that had been nothing more than playing house.Rodeo pickup man Grady Cutter works hard, loves harder, and when he gives his word, it's his bond. But agreeing to stay away from the woman he loves hurts worse than being bucked off a wild bronco.Now Maren's returned home to her ranch and Grady is done pretending. With her father no longer standing in their way, they're finally learning what the grown-up version of their love can look like. But the pretty blonde constantly at Grady's side makes Maren second guess everything. And she can't stomach the fact that Grady seems to be the only man in Riverburn to know the real truth behind her father's mysterious death.Will digging up past secrets ruin their chance at a future forever? Or will they discover that the best love stories are often a lifetime in the making?Take the Fall is the first in a series featuring the cowboys of Riverburn County. All books can be read as standalones.

For Genevieve Terrence it seemed like a dream come true: a weekend alone on Maui with her sexy boss, Nick Brogan. But little did she know that Nick had dreams of his own--a nefarious scheme that nearly got her killed on the flight over the Pacific. Lucky for her, brilliant computer programmer Jack Farley was on board and quick-witted enough to crash-land the plane. Now Jack is her sole companion on a remote desert island with nothing but guava trees and sharks for company. Who’d expect the shy genius--and the least alpha male she knows--to turn out to be the uninhibited stud of her wildest dreams? Saving Genevieve’s life has made Jack a hero in the eyes of the woman he has secretly lusted after for months. Now they’re alone together in a tropical eden where they’re free to give in to their every sensual whim. But when some nasty unfinished business puts them at risk again, Gen will learn there’s nothing quite as dangerous as a fully aroused ex-nerd who’ll move heaven and earth to protect the woman he loves… From the Paperback edition.

A Cowboy's Promise The thrill of the rodeo is gone for cowboy Caleb Jensen. Nowadays, he helps out at a Texas ranch, keeping bad memories locked away. Then the ranch owner's granddaughter unexpectedly returns home—with a request he can't accept. Former army captain Brenda Kaye is organizing a charity rodeo, and she needs Caleb to get back in the saddle. She's determined to save her family's ranch, even if it means working with the smart-aleck cowboy—and uncovering the mysteries that lie in their pasts. Brenda's used to the dangers of war, but if she trusts Caleb, could the next casualty be her heart? Rodeo Heroes: Only love can tame these cowboys

School teacher Lana Presley has sworn off cowboys. Which should work fine since she’s relocated from Texas and is happily adjusting to her new life in Windswept Bay. After a bad breakup-that involved her using her cheating ex as target practice for hurling chocolate covered cherries at…she’s happy to be single. And happy not to have her protective brothers and dad meddling in her business. Settling down on the coast permanently, miles away from Texas, is looking perfect. Then the drop-dead gorgeous cowboy, Cam Sinclair, comes to her rescue…several times and sets all of her carefully made plans into chaos. Rancher Cam Sinclair is just in town for a few days on business then heading home to his ranch in Texas. He’s got finding the right woman and settling down on his mind. And from the moment he meets spitfire Lana Presley she has his attention. But she’s made it clear that Texas and cowboys are not in her plans for the future. Can a road trip and Cam...and love change her mind? Things are getting a bit complicated on the shores of Windswept Bay! Come join the fun in With This Promise book 7 of this captivating series. You’ve watched the four Sinclair sisters fall in love now it’s time to watch the five Sinclair brothers find the women of their dreams.

Family rebel Ty Diamond has left his rodeo days behind and has returned home to work the family ranch. He's never been one for relationships, but Clara Ferguson is different. His reputation should have her heading for the hills, but instead he finds her in his arms...and it feels surprisingly right. Clara has sworn she'd never depend on a man again-not after her abusive past. But beneath Ty's charming exterior is a kind and gentle heart. Is she setting herself up to be burned again, or does she dare take a second chance on love?

Her horse-boarding business may have gone belly-up, but Amy Olsen isn't a quitter. Even when handsome former rodeo rider Matt Cartwright shows up with three mares in tow, claiming he's owed a lot of money. Then he makes her an offer she can't refuse.... Matt has come to Amy's Idaho farm to collect a debt and be on his way. But his horse-breeding plans are taking a backseat to helping out the widow and her two young daughters. Matt's never been able to resist a woman in distress, especially one who's suddenly making him yearn for hearth and home. All he came with was a promise and a dream. And when he starts falling for the trio of spirited females, darned if this roving cowboy doesn't plan to make good on both!

You're invited to the wedding of Chase Summers and Hailey Barnes Spencer - if you have four wheel drive and can get through the snow storm! When Chase Summers and Hailey Spencer decide to slip away for a quick wedding in Vegas, their friends and family conspire to have the wedding at Redemption Ranch. But will a snowstorm ruin their plans? This is a holiday short story set in the Redemption Ranch series and is set after Book 2: Coming Home to the Cowboy. It was originally sent as a holiday newsletter story and now available wide for everyone to enjoy.

The Cowboy’s Promise - Teresa Southwick Flirty rancher Morgan Dalton is all about keeping things casual...until Erica Abernathy moves back to Bronco. She’s sweet, sexy — and about to have a baby all on her own. Morgan steps up to be a shoulder she can lean on, telling them both it won’t lead to more. But when he offers to be Erica’s labor coach, the charismatic cowboy finds it hard to be a man of his word... Four Christmas Matchmakers - Cathy Gillen Thacker Allison Meadows has got it all under control — her home, her job, her life — so taking care of four-year-old quadruplets can’t be that hard. But when former pro athlete Cade Lockhart shows up to help, it’s clear Allison’s perfect life is a facade. A lie ended Cade’s career, and he won’t lie for anyone...even when Allison’s job is on the line. Still, can four adorable matchmakers create a Christmas miracle? Mountain Mistletoe Christmas - Patricia Johns Don’t change for a relationship. That’s contractor Nick Bryant’s motto. But when single mum Jen Taylor hires him to renovate her old mansion, he wants to impress her. Nick knows Jen’s focus is her son, and she’ll never want a man who wields a hammer instead of a Harvard degree. But as they prepare her home for Christmas, he can’t help wishing for a moment under the mistletoe! All They Want For Christmas - M. K. Stelmack Bridget Montgomery’s Christmas is looking decidedly not festive. Her beloved aunt is gone, leaving only a struggling diner and a mountain of debt. Which Bridget now shares with her ex-fiancé and newly single dad, Jack Holdstrom. Saving the diner is their first priority. But Bridget’s already falling for Jack’s troubled adopted girls. Will the spirit of Christmas mean losing her broken heart to Jack again, too? Mills & Boon Western Romance — Small towns, cowboys and contemporary romance, the all-American way!

Scandal and the Runaway Bride by Donna Alward The tycoon's forbidden flirtation... With the heiress! Will Pemberton's plan was simple: find Gabi, his brother's runaway bride, and protect his famous family from the press. Until their dangerous attraction threatens a bigger scandal! Falling for Gabi risks his family, and the life he's worked hard to turn around... is it one he's willing to take? The Cowboy's Promise by Teresa Southwick He promised it wouldn't lead to forever Can he keep his word? Morgan Dalton is all about keeping things casual...until Erica Abernathy moves back to Bronco. She's sweet, sexy--and about to have a baby all on her own. Morgan steps up to be a shoulder she can lean on, telling them both it won't lead to more. But soon the charismatic cowboy finds it hard to be a man of his word...

In a captivating novel spiced with holiday magic—perfect for fans of Rachel Gibson, Susan Mallery, and Molly O’Keefe—a rugged Montana man mends a Northeast girl’s jaded heart. Boston veterinarian Hayley Scampini tends the city’s pampered pets but dreams of the rural life of a country vet. She’s single and determined to stay that way, convinced that love isn’t permanent enough to trust. Then a vacation to the Whisper Creek dude ranch introduces her to Daniel McKee, a sexy single dad who runs the kind of veterinary practice she aspires to—and rattles her conviction to keep men at a distance. Managing a thriving practice, coping with the loss of his wife, and fighting a custody battle with his in-laws over his twin daughters, Daniel couldn’t be more overwhelmed. Hayley is a godsend, accompanying him in the field and winning over his girls. It doesn’t take Daniel long to realize he’s falling for this woman, hard and fast. So before Hayley returns to Boston, he extracts a promise: that she will return to Whisper Creek for Christmas. It’s the perfect time and place to show Hayley that the promise of a beautiful life together is something she can believe in. Maggie McGinnis’s sweetly sensual Whisper Creek novels can be read together or separately: ACCIDENTAL COWGIRL | A COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PROMISE | ONCE UPON A COWBOY | UNLUCKY IN LOVE | MEANT TO BE | TAKING A CHANCE Praise for A Cowboy’s Christmas Promise “Witty dialogue, a heartwarming story, and a hero I’d like to take home with me combine for a compelling and enjoyable read. Maggie McGinnis has crafted a novel sure to make you want a cowboy of your own!”—New York Times bestselling author Cheyenne McCray “From the smart, snappy dialogue to the romance simmering between Hayley and Daniel, A Cowboy’s Christmas Promise is one of my favorite reads of the year! I could not get enough of these characters.”—New York Times bestselling author Claudia Connor “A Cowboy’s Christmas Promise will warm your heart from the very first page!”—Bestselling author Jane Porter “Sparks fly for many reasons and not just when Hayley attempts to make lasagna. . . . McGinnis keeps readers involved with blended plotlines that balance the characters’ complications.”—Library Journal “Maggie McGinnis has such a magnificent way of revealing the true nature and character of her players. I truly loved this story and will seek out others by this talented author.”—Fresh Fiction “I found myself drawn into the book by McGinnis’s humor and her talent at creating real characters I could empathize with. I also identified with the warmth of the circle of three friends.”—Idaho Statesman Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Can they build a future on a shaky foundation? Tyler “Ty” lost everything in a car accident when he was twelve, retreating into his shell so tightly that it took months for him to come out again. Music and the ranch saved him, and he will always be grateful to his foster family for saving his life. Now, with the ranch on financial tenterhooks, he wonders if he can use his music to contribute to the solution. Piper Raines is the daughter of a legendary country music family. While her parents and brother are all famous, her attempt at an independent career went off the rails, and, with exhaustion and stress and bad press dogging her every step, she needs a place to recover. When Piper is invited to vacation at the ranch, Piper and Ty connect through horses and music. After a video duet of Piper and Ty goes viral, they’re invited to sing in Nashville, which also provides added pressure, stressing their new relationship.

This Christmas he’s confronting the past… Wyoming rancher Cade Hunt rents a room in Marietta for the month of December for one purpose—to unravel the mysteries of his past. He’s not interested in the local Christmas festivities, even though his pretty landlord Merri Bradley is more appealing than any woman he can remember. After losing her husband far too early, hospice nurse Merri has dedicated her life to caring for the grief-stricken during their final goodbyes. She loves her busy and fulfilling life and has no time for a brooding cowboy during her favorite time of year. Yet Cade is tempting, and she’s technically his hostess. But Marietta is full of Christmas magic and miracles. Soon Cade is embraced by the family he didn't know he had—a grandfather and four Wyatt cowboy cousins. For the first time in his life, Cade has a sense of belonging and the desire to set down roots if only he can convince Merri that second chances are the best chance for their own happily ever after.

In the town of Little Tree, Georgia, the Avery Farm and Cattle Ranch have become known as a business operating with honor and prosperity. Daniel Avery, the oldest of four sons, is known for his stubborn business sense and has worked tirelessly to continue the legacy started by his grandparents. Disfigured by a fire when he was twelve, Daniel continues to be haunted by the memories of his abusive parents. He has vowed never to marry or have children. Although Daniel is a shrewd businessman, he lacks organization. According to his aunt, anyone would have to be desperate to work as his office assistant. Jessa Ryan happens to be desperate. As the foreman's daughter, Jessa grew up on the Avery Ranch. But, as she got older, she decided farming wasn't her thing. She'd rather paint the landscape than drive a tractor over it. Harboring a secret, Jessa returns home and stuns her parents with the news that she's dropped out of nursing school to pursue her artistic dreams. Working as the irritable Daniel Avery's office assistant is as appealing as the sound of fingernails scraping across a chalkboard, but Jessa lacks choices, money, and time. Sparks fly between Jessa and Daniel from day one, but soon the secret she's come home with is revealed. Discarded by her abusive ex-boyfriend, Jessa's confidence is at an all-time low. But Daniel brings out the fire in her and her spunk returns. When her safety is threatened, Daniel realizes he'll go to any length to protect those he loves. Suddenly, the lifestyle Daniel once rejected is the path he's fighting to hold. He's scared of rejection, but he's more afraid of losing Jessa. Though Daniel offers so many things she needs, Jessa fears Daniel's motives for being with her are all wrong. Will her cowboy leave when life gets hard, or will he keep his promises?

Valerie Kennedy is feeling restless. Bored with her life in New York City, she finds herself searching for something more. She dreams of peace and serenity. Love has eluded her until she decides to pay a visit to her old friend, Lily Black, in Texas. There she is introduced to hot cowboy, Levi Ridgeway. Her first impression of him isn't good, but as she spends more time with him she discovers that Levi and Texas might just hold the key to her happiness. The pot is sweetened by an offer to join Lily as a partner in her publishing company. When one crisis after another forces Val to stay in New York and put important decisions on hold, will she let her dreams fade away and give up the only man she's ever loved?

A real man needs a real love… To become the man he’s meant to be, one cowboy will have to be the man he never wanted anyone to know he was… Ryder Dent is a true-blue cowboy. A devoted son, husband and father, but one who is living a costly lie. When they were both young, Ryder and his closest female friend Andi thought they’d found the perfect solution to both their problems—she was single and pregnant, and he was secretly gay—so they got married and raised Jonas together. When Ryder gets hurt at a party, his son’s new pediatrician comes to the rescue. The connection between Ryder and Dr. Declan Winters is sudden, powerful, and undeniable. Ryder loves Andi and the family they’ve created together—but they both need more. Can they pursue their hearts’ desire without destroying the life they’ve built and losing the son they love? Praise for Z. A. Maxfield: “Z. A. Maxfield has a lyrical way of writing that makes it easy to escape into the world that she creates for her characters.”—Night Owl Reviews "The thing that you managed to pull off that made […] me happy was that ePistols at Dawn was also a damn good story and a hot, exciting romance.”—Dear Author “Maxfield has written another gem and a winner. Run, don’t walk, to get a copy of Stirring Up Trouble today.”—ReviewsbyJessewave.com Z. A. Maxfield started writing in 2007 on a dare from her children and never looked back. Pathologically disorganized, and perennially optimistic, she writes as much as she can, reads as much as she dares, and enjoys her time with family and friends. If anyone asks her how a wife and mother of four manages to find time for a writing career, she’ll answer, “It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you give up housework.” Her published books include My Cowboy Heart, My Heartache Cowboy, My Cowboy Homecoming, Crossing Borders, Epic Award finalist St. Nacho’s, Drawn Together, ePistols at Dawn, Notturno, Stirring Up Trouble, and Vigil.