Cowboy Collection

Love was never part of the deal…Connor Madsen will do anything to save the family ranch, including marrying Alexis Grayson, a woman he barely knows but with a predicament of her own. Once they're married, he can access the trust fund his parents left behind and keep Windover Ranch alive. It's perfect. Once the inheritance is in his bank account, they can end the arrangement and part ways as friends.Alexis has no idea how she's going to manage supporting herself, let alone her unborn baby. Abandoned by the baby's father, she's desperate for a solution when a chance meeting changes everything. Connor seems heaven-sent, and the temporary arrangement he offers her is both crazy and perfect. A fake marriage will save his ranch and give her the security she needs for her child.But as Connor and Alexis get to know each other, feelings get in the way and everything is suddenly more complicated. What happens when the sham of a wedding doesn't seem so fake after all? Can this bride-for-hire become Connor's wife-for-real?

Past mistakes and old wounds need forgiveness and healing in this emotional, friends-to-lovers story by bestselling author, Donna Alward.Grace Lundquist knows how to take care of herself. Married young and divorced not long after, the town sweetheart has gotten good at being self-reliant. No one knows the pain she holds deep inside, though, and if she has her way, no one ever will. Not even sexy Mike Gardner, an old friend and the only man to ever steal her heart. These days his protectiveness feels an awful lot like trying to run her life-and she's not having it.Mike's put his wandering days behind him and he's ready to settle down, run his own ranch, and start a family-with Grace. But the damned woman is so stubborn! He doesn't mean to overstep, but every time he tries to ease her burdens, he finds himself in trouble with her. But he's not giving up…As Grace and Mike's feelings deepen, she knows she must tell him her darkest secret even if it means they can't be together. Will they find a way to move past what can never be changed? Or is their relationship really over forever?

She isn't looking for tall, dark, and dangerous…Nothing prepared Maggie Taylor for her husband's sudden death. These days, her bed and breakfast is as close to a risk-free existence as possible for the widow and single mom. But when US Marshal Nate Griffith blows in, looking for a place to stay, her carefully built peace is shattered.Nate isn't in rural Alberta for a holiday. The marshal is searching for a fugitive, and the B&B is the perfect place for him to stay while secretly working the case with the local RCMP. He doesn't count on his hostess being so alluring, however, and before long he's tempted to mix business with pleasure.Nate sneaks past Maggie's defenses and gives her a glimpse of what it would mean to live again…if she could just unlock her heart. But when Maggie's worst fear comes true, she must decide if she's going to play it safe or risk her heart for a second chance at happiness.

THE COWBOY'S CODEHe'll do anything to protect the ones he loves...Social worker Angela Beck has too much to do to wait around for a cowboy who's all charm and little substance. Setting up her women's shelter means everything to her. Trouble is, she needs the support of Sam Diamond and his family to get the project off the ground. And that means working together…Sam has always loved a challenge, and the sharp-tongued Angela has him on his toes. As they work together to make the shelter a reality, he discovers the warm, vibrant woman beneath the efficient exterior. She might just be the kind of woman he's been waiting for…But trusting doesn't come easily to Angela-she's learned to count on herself and not lean on others. When Angela's painful past resurfaces, Sam knows it's time for him to step up and be the man she needs-and hopefully win her heart.COWBOY'S PROMISEThe return of the rebel…Nothing has been the same for Tyson Diamond since a falling out with his adoptive father drove him from Diamondback Ranch. When he finally returns to help his cousin with the ranch he meets his father's caregiver, Clara Ferguson. His relationship style is more short-term fling than forever, but everything changes with a single kiss. His reputation should have her heading for the hills, but instead he finds the cautious beauty in his arms...and it feels surprisingly right.Starting over with a new job for the Diamond family has been a blessing, but Clara is determined to never depend on a man again-not after her abusive past. When tragedy strikes the Diamond family, she quickly realizes that beneath Ty's charming exterior is a tender and troubled heart. Is she setting herself up to be burned again by the drifter, or does she dare take a second chance on love?THE COWBOY'S DOORSTEP BABYA daughter on his doorstep!Avery Spencer's life was irrevocably altered when her sister died in childbirth, leaving her little baby in Avery's care. She's already fallen in love with her niece, Nell, and is determined to become her guardian. But she can't do that until she finds Callum Shepard and tells him that he has a daughter.Callum is shocked to find Avery and Nell on his doorstep, and the reclusive farmer doesn't trust Avery's motives. As he spends time with her, however, he discovers a warm and kind woman who would do anything for her family. The attraction that springs up between them complicates everything, especially when Callum starts to realize that he wants to be a dad to his daughter.Avery's careful plans are shattered when Callum's gentle touch steals her heart. But Callum is far from a sure thing, and Avery won't put an innocent child in the middle. How can she do what's right for Nell and protect her heart at the same time?

Come to Cadence Creek for the wedding of the season…Event Planner Taylor Shepard makes a point of not organizing Christmas weddings, but she can't turn down her brother's request for her first-class services. She leaves her home of Vancouver behind and journeys to Cadence Creek to plan the big event and finds herself falling for the small town's holiday charm. It doesn't help that she keeps running into reticent rancher and reluctant groomsman Rhys Bullock-not her type at all. So why can't she stop thinking about him?Rhys has seen Taylor's type before. The bossy city girl will plan the wedding, take in the scenery, and high-tail it back to the west coast as soon as the holiday is over. But as the Christmas spirit begins to take over the town, he glimpses a side of her he never expected. The connection between them is surprising and strong, an unexpected gift Rhys never knew he needed. But how can their romance last beyond the season, when their lives are so far apart?Book 5 in the Cadence Creek Miniseries!

A daughter on his doorstep!Avery Spencer's life was irrevocably altered when her sister died in childbirth, leaving her little baby in Avery's care. She's already fallen in love with her niece, Nell, and is determined to become her guardian. But she can't do that until she finds Callum Shepard and tells him that he has a daughter.Callum is shocked to find Avery and Nell on his doorstep, and the brooding farmer doesn't trust Avery's motives. As he spends time with her, however, he discovers a warm and kind woman who would do anything for her family. The attraction that springs up between them complicates everything, especially when Callum starts to realize that he wants to be a dad to his daughter.Avery's careful plans are shattered when Callum's gentle touch steals her heart. But Callum is far from a sure thing, and Avery won't put an innocent child in the middle. How can she do what's right for Nell and protect her heart at the same time?Book 3 in the Cadence Creek miniseries!

He needs a helping hand. She needs to rebuild her life after her divorce...Emily's not above cleaning and cooking to put a roof over her son's head, but she doesn't expect the rancher who hires her to be so young...or so alluring. Emily's not interested in romance, though. Her failed marriage has left its scars. She's determined to support herself and her son, with no personal complications.Love and a family are just not in the cards for Luke. Raising his sisters after mother's death and his father's illness was hard enough, but what if the gene is passed on to him? Better to just go it alone... Except he needs help and places an ad for a housekeeper. When Emily and Sam arrive on his doorstep, he soon discovers that the one thing he wants the most is the one thing he can't have...A Family for the Rugged Rancher is part of the Cowboy Collection. If you like broody cowboys with a soft heart, strong heroines, and a heartwarming happy ever after, this series is sure to please.

Kelley is determined to create the perfect family Christmas. There's just one problem: she's far better at running the ranch than kitchen appliances. With her grandmother recovering and her sister pressed into extra duties, Kelley volunteers to cook Christmas dinner. Her cooking skills are non-existent, so she enlists the help of Mack Dennison, former classmate and celebrity chef. It's more than pastry puffs that heat up in the kitchen, however, and before long Kelley is longing for things she never knew she wanted. Can she convince Mack to stay not only for Christmas, but maybe forever?

Three siblings. One ranch. And they all must agree to abide by the terms of their grandfather's will or Crooked Valley's future is at risk…Former soldier Duke Duggan isn't looking forward to returning to Crooked Valley Ranch…or being forced into taking control of the operation now that his grandfather's passed on. He's a soldier, not a cowboy, and he's feeling mighty out of place until he sees ranch foreman Carrie Coulter, a face from the past.Carrie's both relieved and annoyed to see Duke, but when he threatens to sell the ranch, she soon realizes that her livelihood is at stake. Still, nothing will be decided until after Christmas, which means there's ample time for them to find a solution and explore their sizzling chemistry. Until a fierce winter storm threatens everything…

The Rancher's Runaway PrincessFrom the moment Lucy Farnsworth walks onto Brody Hamilton's property, he finds himself feeling things he thought he buried after his divorce. It's not long before the red-haired beauty gets under his skin…and into his heart.Lucy never wanted to be a princess, so when her father, King Alexander, needs a royal liaison to visit a Canadian stable, she leaps at the chance to pretend she's someone else. The last thing she expects is to fall into the arms of a sexy rancher... or fall in love. But Brody knows nothing about her true identity. Can a relationship built on a lie survive when the truth is revealed?Rescued by the RancherJen O'Keefe thought she put Drew Laramie behind her when he left town and left her heart in pieces. But her carefully built world is turned upside down when Drew returns to take over the Lazy L Ranch.Drew has come home determined to make amends, but it's going to take more than an apology to earn her trust again-not to mention win back her love. When a spring snowstorm descends upon the valley, Jen and Drew are stranded. Will this be his chance to prove he's back at the Lazy L-and in her life-for good?Cowboy's HeartLily would do anything for her best friend, Jen, and that includes helping Jen's soon-to-be brother-in-law, Noah, when he returns to Larch Valley with a prosthetic and a chip on his shoulder the size of the Rockies. Even if it means being paired up with him at the wedding.Noah isn't in the mood for help, but it's hard to resist the beautiful and compassionate Lily. When an opportunity arises for him to return to the military, he starts to see a future with Lily, too. But is Lily ready to step away from her carefully built life into an uncertain future?Cowboy's HonorMegan Briggs isn't made of glass. But ever since her mastectomy, her family and friends have treated her with kid gloves. She's determined to reclaim the life cancer derailed, and Clay Gregory seems to be the only man in town willing to help her.But when a friendly wedding date leads to a kiss, Megan's and Clay's relationship goes from platonic to passionate. Love isn't too far behind. But the spectre of Megan's cancer remains, and while Megan's determined not to let cancer control her life, Clay's fears have him protecting his heart at all costs. Will their love be strong enough to embrace a future with no guarantees?

Amy Wilson is sick and tired of the gossip in Cadence Creek-particularly when she's the subject of it. When her good intentions to play matchmaker backfire, CEO and rancher Jack Shepard comes to her rescue…and with one dance and a soul-shattering kiss, Amy realizes her life will never be the same. She's determined to step out of her comfort zone to build a life she wants-and the sexy former athlete-turned-millionaire makes her an offer she can't refuse. She wants out of her small town, and he needs some temp help at the ranch during a corporate retreat. There doesn't have to be more to it than that.But as the snowy mountain lodge weaves its magic, Jack and Amy find themselves battling a sizzling attraction that threatens everything they've been working toward…The final story in the Cadence Creek Miniseries!