Six Pack Ranch

Blake Coleman is old enough to know that acting on impulse causes nothing but a heap of trouble. But when trouble's a western-hat-wearing blonde with slim legs that go on forever, what's a man to do? Wanting the sweet girl next door is just wrong. The responsible thing to do is keep his hands off. Jaxi has other plans for Blake's hands - and his heart. She may have once considered him a big brother, but that was a long time ago. Jaxi's all grown up now and ready to convince him that she's perfect for him. Except he can't seem to see past the big "do not touch" sign that's apparently still hanging around her neck. When Jaxi ends up living right under Blake's nose, the heat between them slides past simmer and leaps up to barn-burning levels. However, a few of the younger six-pack Colemans have decided that Jaxi's brand of trouble is worth risking a few busted bones. That is, if Blake's finally ready to let go of the reins and fight for what he wants...

It's the quiet ones who take you by surprise. Beth Danube's emotionally abusive husband is dead and buried. So is her heart. It's no big deal, she has all she wants: her three little boys and a fresh start in a small Alberta town. After ten years of unsatisfactory, missionary-position sex, she certainly never expected her libido to reawaken. Then one look at sex-in-boots Daniel Coleman blows the dust off her sexuality. Sensing an edge of desperation, even fear, beneath Beth's come-on, Daniel finds himself giving in to the powerful urge to let his normally restrained desires run wild. The lady wants non-judgmental, non-vanilla sex? She's got it-in and out of the bedroom. At first, friends with blazing-hot benefits is more than enough. Then Beth realizes Daniel is burning away the protective fortress around her heart...and the guilty secret she dare not reveal.

Three hurting hearts. Too many secrets. One chance to conquer their fears. Over the past year, Travis Coleman lost the two people he allowed closest to his heart. Both gave him ultimatums-then left. Hell if he needs that kind of pain again. Time to move forward without the friends he thought might save him from his dangerous cravings. When Ashley Sims returns to Rocky Mountain House, her rambling lifestyle isn't all she's hoping to change. Travis snagged a piece of her, and while getting tangled in his issues again might be crazy, she hasn't given up on him. Nine months ago, Cassidy Jones walked away to stop his best friend from making a huge mistake. Temptation lingers, though, and when Travis shows up on his turf accompanied by a sensually uninhibited woman, the combination tosses fuel on the banked fire. Passion flares among the three of them, as hot as the summer days. But are they willing to push the limits, and fight for love?

Innocence and passion are an addictive mix... The dark-haired stranger next door triggers every protective instinct Trevor Coleman never knew he had. From the moment Becky Hall literally falls into his arms, the last man standing of the Moonshine clan doesn't even attempt to resist sweet temptation. Becky is beautiful, mysterious and heartbreakingly vulnerable...and he's a goner. To escape the hell she was trapped in, Becky left everything behind but her courage. And for once in her life, good people step up to make a difference. A helping hand, a new job...a very attentive and libido—stroking neighbour. Now a new future awaits, one that shockingly includes sexual pleasure instead of icy pain, and a sexy cowboy who's more than eager to show her the ropes. Becky's sweet smiles and seductive innocence draw him in like nectar, and Trevor knows one taste will never be enough. But with secrets thicker than a bumper crop, changing a life will take more than a new ID and a cowboy's good intentions. It's gonna take sacrifice to break these chains.

The sweetest part of temptation is giving in... Raphael (Angel) Coleman and Laurel Sitko were thick as thieves throughout their school years. The unlikely friendship between the rancher's son and the preacher's daughter might have gone unnoticed by most, but their shared laughter and connection were the best parts of Rafe's life growing up. Now that she's returned to Rocky, he's eager to move from friend to something far more intimate. After three years away, Laurel's ready to start over with the gorgeous cowboy who's always owned a piece of her heart. But when her college ex shows up in town, she's got a lot more to deal with than expected, including one suddenly possessive cowboy determined to protect her even as he tutors her through every sexual lesson in the book. Desire flares hotter and hotter through stolen moments and willing seduction. But when tragedy strikes, Rafe's left on shaky ground, his biggest fear now a reality that could tear them apart and rip forever from their grasp. Will the connection forged by time be strong enough to see them through to the other side?

There's no distance you can run to escape the past. Too stubborn to face his sins, Jesse Coleman bolted from the Six Pack Ranch, only to fall straight into the arms of a beautiful stranger. Twelve hours later, the seductive firebrand is nothing but a whiskey-laced memory-but one powerful enough to convince Jesse tracking down his elusive lover is worth the effort. Darilyn Hayes figured it was her lucky night when the sexiest cowboy in Alberta interrupted her annual drink-until-I-fall-over wake. At least until four weeks later when she discovers she's pregnant and her one-night-stand is nowhere to be found. Still, as she's shared with her devoted blog readers, Dare has dealt with life's not-so-gentle surprises before. She'll make it on her own. When a meme gone viral leads to their reunion, Jesse's floored by Dare's news. She's very clear she's not looking for a commitment, but screw that. He's going to do the right thing by her and his unborn kid. The fact they lit the sheets on fire is a bonus, but with a baby on the way, both their lives are gonna change. Jesse's got a ton of family to reconnect with, including his estranged twin. Dare holds family loosely-even though she loves them-because she knows too well how fragile life can be. Between her and Jesse, they've got enough baggage to open a store. But they still have a shot at forever-if they're willing to fight for it.

After the stories are done, their stories go on. One of the great parts of writing a long, family saga is that I get to revisit characters who have already hit their happily-ever-after. Over the past couple of years I've written short vignettes revisiting characters from the SIX PACK RANCH series. They're written specifically for readers who have already enjoyed the main stories. These short visits with favourite friends were sent out in newsletters. But, for those readers who want to have them on their ereader, I've made them available digitally for your convenience. Check first to see where each vignette fits into the full series if you want to avoid spoilers for books you haven't yet read! July 2018 VERSION CONTAINS: Reading Order for the combined SIX PACK RANCH and THOMPSON & SONS series Coleman family tree (original and most up to date)Coleman ranch map. The following vignettes: Making Memories (Blake & Jaxi) 2K words Never Too Far (Vicki & Joel) 2K words Home Building (Gabe & Allison) 2K words Rubber Boot Romance (Travis, Cassidy & Ashley) 3K words Lights & Secrets (Blake, Jaxi, Travis, Cassidy & Ashley) 4K words A Daddy's Love (Blake/Jaxi & family, Daniel/Beth & family) 4K words Chapter One of A Rancher's Heart As of the end of 2018 there will be no further updates to this collection. I hope you enjoy these short visits with the Colemans!

The first three contemporary western romance novels in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series Six Pack Ranch from Vivian Arend. Box Set Includes: Rocky Mountain Heat. The sweet girl next door moves into the house to help the family out, Blake Coleman knows she's too young for him. Jaxi has other ideas about the man she's loved forever. Rocky Mountain Haven. Beth has enough on her hands as a new widow with three young boys, but Daniel Coleman is far too much of a temptation to turn away. Rocky Mountain Desire. The last person Matt Coleman wanted to be attracted to is the younger sister of his cheating ex-girlfriend. But fate seems determined to throw him and Hope together.

The second box set from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series Six Pack Ranch from Vivian Arend. Box Set Includes: Rocky Mountain Angel Allison proposes a marriage of convenience to Gabe Coleman to hide her real reasons for returning home, but the fake relationship is a lot more than either expects. Rocky Mountain Rebel Joel Coleman hopes to change his bad boy reputation while teaching Vicki Hansol enough about horses she can escape her own skeletons in the closet. Rocky Mountain Freedom Travis Coleman faces the two people stubborn enough to want to help him deal with his mixed up needs--but are Ashley and Cassidy both onboard for more than a summer fling?

Three STAND ALONE contemporary western romance novels in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series Six Pack Ranch from Vivian Arend. Box Set Includes: Rocky Mountain Romance Steve has one chance to win back the girl of his dreams. Rocky Mountain Retreat Lee is determined to show Rachel that dating a younger man has its benefits. Rocky Mountain Shelter Trevor's new neighbor Becky is quiet and reserved, and so intriguing.

Three STAND ALONE contemporary western romance novels in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series Six Pack Ranch from Vivian Arend. Box Set Includes: Rocky Mountain Devil Rafe and Laurel were friends in grade school, but went their separate ways after high school. Now that Laurel is back in town, their time has finally come to try again. Rocky Mountain Home Too stubborn to face his sins, Jesse Coleman bolted from the Six Pack Ranch, only to fall straight into the arms of a beautiful stranger. Now, the consequences of that night mean he and Darilyn Hayes need to face the past in order to find a future. Rocky Mountain Forever Years ago, Mark Coleman left Rocky Mountain House and the only woman he's ever loved. Now that Dana is free and ready to move on, Mark returns, intent on giving her everything she deserves, no matter what it takes.