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Hometown Cowboy (Rocky Mountain Riders #1)
by Sara RichardsonNEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH A COWBOY Jessa Mae Love is done with relationships. No matter how tempting he might be, she cannot--will not--fall for a man like Lance Cortez. The outrageously handsome cowboy is practically a living legend in Colorado, as famous for riding bulls as he is for breaking hearts. What would a big-time rodeo star like him see in a small-town veterinarian who wears glasses, rescues animals, and cries when watching rom-coms? Turns out, plenty. Raising bulls, riding the circuit, and looking after his ailing father--Lance never stands still for long. Yet Jessa catches his attention, and the more she tries to resist him, the more he wants her. When she agrees to move to the ranch to keep an eye on Lance's dad, Jessa tells him they have to keep it professional: no flirting, no sweet talk, and definitely no kissing. But with Jessa now living under his roof, that's easier said than done . . .
Hometown Dad
by Merrillee WhrenA pair of rowdy boys would be exhausting fortwoparents-little wonder single mom Melanie Drake feels overwhelmed. Her sons are her world, but she knows she needs a helping hand to keep them in line. Enter Nathan Keller-respected banker, descendant of the town's founding father. . . ;and baseball coach. Melanie knows he's out of her league, but as her sons learn to love Coach Nathan, Melanie starts falling for him, too. With the whole town rooting for happily ever after, it won't be long before this hometown dad joins their family for good.
Hometown Detective: The Colton Cowboy The Bounty Hunter's Baby Surprise Hometown Detective Seduced By The Badge (Cold Case Detectives #6)
by Jennifer MoreySparks fly between a detective and the woman he’s driven to protectA Cold Case Detectives romance…Nomadic detective Roman Cooper struggled to carve out a life for himself. But when a suspicious death calls him home, he lets instinct lead him to Kendra Scott. Irresistibly confident, Kendra is certain that someone murdered her sister and insists on working the case with him. Tracking a killer puts them both in jeopardy, and Roman must confront a different threat: the temptation to stay.
Hometown Fireman
by Lissa ManleyA Home Lost-And Found Ally York's rental house has gone up in flames-along with her plan to rescue abandoned dogs. When the smoke clears, volunteer firefighter Drew Sellers is there, offering help and shelter. Ally knows she can't get attached. After a childhood spent in foster care, she intends to put down deep roots in Moonlight Cove. And Drew is on the brink of leaving town. He's drawn to Ally's compassion and steady faith, but love has steered him wrong before. Yet this time it may have led them both to the place they truly belong.
Hometown Girl
by Robin Lee HatcherHOMETOWN SECRETS...A decade ago, Monica Fletcher had know that Daniel Rourke's dreams were bigger than marriage and fatherhood. So she never told him about the baby she carried, never realizing that one day, her daugter would need her daddy. Or that Daniel would come home....SURPRISE FATHERHOOD!Wealthy, successful Daniel had everything he'd ever wanted, and still it wasn't enough. He realized that the moment he saw Monica again. But she'd kept from him the one thing that might have healed his lonely heart. Was it too late to reclaim the life he should have had-and the woman he shouldn't have left?
Hometown Girl: A Penguin Special from Signet Eclipse (A Bad Boy of Red Hook Novella)
by Robin KayeFrom the award-winning Robin Kaye comes the first in a delightful new series--a sexy romance of a good girl who's got it bad for a secret crush. Elyse Fitzgerald is on a blind date from hell in Brooklyn's historic waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook when she stumbles into a childhood friend--and childhood crush. She knows Simon would never be interested in his little sister's friend, even though she's all grown up. So it's a lucky break that he doesn't recognize her... Simon Sprague is an artist who picks up bartending shifts at a local family-owned pub. To the artistic Simon, the women he usually meets at work are uninspiring. Except for the dark-eyed goddess who just walked into his bar. He feels an instant connection with her, and the mysterious angel seems to know him. Quick on his feet, Simon goes along with the ride... but will he lose his heart to a hometown girl along the way?
Hometown Girl: Number 4 in series (Chesapeake Diaries #4)
by Mariah StewartLife was always been just about perfect for Brooke Madison Burke. She was the prettiest, most popular girl in small-town St Dennis, Maryland, a prom queen, local pageant star, and the pride and joy of her loving parents. She even married the man of her dreams. But the promise of happily ever after fell to pieces when her husband was killed while serving in Iraq. Broken-hearted and longing for the solace of better days, she returns to the idyllic world of St Dennis and the familiar comfort of the family farm. Surrounded by her loving family and friends, she's determined to build a new life, complete with her own cupcake bakery. She's equally determined never to fall in love again. For Jesse Enright, life has been a challenge. A fourth-generation attorney, he's spent his life fighting to escape the shadow of his irresponsible father. Now he's moved to St Dennis to run the family law practice, and he's ready to find the right girl, get married and settle down. But his carefully laid plans go out the window when he meets Brooke and finds himself caught between the unbreakable law of attraction and Brooke's resolve to go her way alone - despite the undeniable feelings Jesse stirs in her. But just like catching lightning in a bottle, is it possible to fall head-over-heels, heart-and-soul in love all over again?
Hometown Girl (Chesapeake Diaries #4)
by Mariah StewartLife was always just about perfect for Brooke Madison Bowers. She was the prettiest, most popular girl in small-town St. Dennis, Maryland, a prom queen, local pageant star, and the pride and joy of her loving parents. She even married the man of her dreams. But the promise of happily ever after fell to pieces when her husband was killed while serving in Iraq. Brokenhearted and longing for the solace of better days, she returns to the idyllic world of St. Dennis, and the familiar comfort of the family farm. Surrounded by her loving family and friends, she's determined to build a new life, complete with her own cupcake bakery. She's equally determined never to fall in love again.For Jesse Enright, life has been a challenge. A fourth-generation attorney, he's spent his life fighting to escape the shadow of his irresponsible father. Now he's moved to St. Dennis to run the family law practice, and he's ready to find the right girl, get married, and settle down. But his carefully laid plans go out the window when he meets Brooke and finds himself caught between the unbreakable law of attraction and Brooke's resolve to go her way alone--despite the undeniable feelings Jesse stirs in her. But just like catching lightning in a bottle, is it possible to fall head-over-heels, heart-and-soul in love all over again?From the Paperback edition.
Hometown Girl
by Margaret WatsonTo escape from her hometown, Claire Kendall had to leave her past-and her sister-behindNow her sister's sudden death has Claire going home to confront her past and her orphaned nephew-who blames her for saving herself and not his mother. Complicating matters is Tucker Hall, a man who seems to have a genius for getting in the way when it comes to parenting Nick.Claire knows she'll be happy only once the town of Monroe is a speck in her rearview mirror, but she can't go before Nick is ready. In the meantime, she'll have to see a lot of Tucker and hope that he doesn't give her any reason to stay....
Hometown Healing: A Fresh-Start Family Romance
by Jennifer SlatteryA smalltown Texas dinner theater sets the stage for a heartwarming reunion in this delightful Christian romance.When Paige Cordell left Sage Creek, Texas, she had no intention of ever coming back. Even when her life in Chicago comes apart at the seams, she insists that her return is only temporary. But now that she’s here—divorced, unemployed, and with a baby in tow—Paige needs to earn enough money to leave. And her only option is working at her first love’s dinner theater. With attraction once again unfurling between her and Jed Gilbertson, can the man who once broke her heart convince her to stay for good?
Hometown Heartbreaker
by Maisey YatesHe knows that Copper Ridge's newest bartender is running from her past...but will he recognize that she's his last chance at salvation before she leaves town in this sexy and emotional novella? Aiden Crawford knows all about responsibilities. He's already shouldering more than his share when beautiful drifter Casey James cruises into town with a broken car, a chip on her shoulder and enough secrets to have her ready to leave Copper Ridge the second she can afford the auto mechanic's bill. Aiden has no time for long-legged, sultry-eyed complications, especially when he catches her joyriding in his father's car, but when he realizes that she's hungry and homeless, he grits his teeth and does what he does best: takes on another person's problems as his own. Casey is no man's charity project--she takes care of herself and that's all she needs to survive. But in the gruff and ruggedly gorgeous Aiden, she finds a man whose demons match her own--nd who tempts her to stop running once and for all. Yet even if she finds the courage to stay, can she convince him that a future together is possible before time runs out?
Hometown Heartbreakers Collection Volume 1: An Anthology (Hometown Heartbreakers)
by Susan MalleryDon’t miss these three classic tales of small town romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Hometown Heartbreakers seriesThe Best BrideElizabeth Abbot is new to town, and she’s finally getting a fresh start. She’s endured enough heartbreak and she is determined to provide a happy life for her daughter. That’s exactly why she should stay away from Travis Haynes, the sheriff of Glenwood, with his trademark Stetson and sexy smile. Will her shattered past forever hold her hostage, even from a love that could make her whole?Marriage on DemandRebecca Chambers is in a bind. A tragic fire has left her home for orphaned children destroyed. Now with nowhere to go she turns to the wealthy and very tempting Austin Lucas for help. Gentle Rebecca has captured Austin’s attention—and his desire. Has the small-town saint led the sinner to salvation? Or can Austin really be trusted with Rebecca’s heart?Father in TrainingSingle mom Sandy Walker has no interest in tangling with notorious bachelor Kyle Haynes—not when she has three children to raise. Unfortunately, the impossibly sexy deputy enthralls her kids and makes Sandy’s blood run hot. For sixteen years, Kyle has been harboring a crush on Sandy. Yet she insists he isn’t father material. But Sandy doesn’t realize he’s been in training ever since he met her —and he’ll do whatever it takes to prove it.Previously published.
Hometown Heartbreakers Collection Volume 2 (Hometown Heartbreakers)
by Susan MalleryDon’t miss these three fan-favorite tales of small-town romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Hometown Heartbreakers series!Part-Time WifeRugged police officer Craig Haynes comes from a long line of heartbreakers. But he’s hoping to change that…especially when it comes to Jill Bradford, his sons’ new nanny. Two parts sweetness, one part-sin, the pint-sized redhead proves to be a miracle-worker with his three rambunctious boys. Except Jill Bradford isn’t looking to open her wary heart to anyone. Will the Haynes family turn out to be what’s she been looking for all along?Originally published in 1996Holly and MistletoeWhen firefighter Jordan Haynes rescues Holly Garrett’s mischievous cat, Mistletoe, from her burning apartment, he winds up in the hospital. Holly, a shy, innocent 28-year-old, feels so bad about Jordan’s injuries that she stops by his hospital bed and begins visiting him at home, as well. Soon she’s not only preparing his evening meals but also giving him sponge baths, and she definitely isn’t prepared for the sexy glances Jordan throws her way or the feelings that he awakens in her.Jordan knows that Holly is awkward and inexperienced, but there’s something so bewitching about her, and he just can’t let her be alone for Christmas. No, he can play the needy patient for as long as it takes to convince Holly to keep him company through the holidays—if not longer.Originally published in 1996Husband by the HourHannah Pace needed a pretend husband—fast! She lied to her long-lost mother about being married, and now she had to produce the groom. So she hired hometown bad boy Nick Archer. Though he wasn’t every mother’s dream, he sure was Hannah’s hottest fantasy….Trouble was, Nick relished the part a bit too much. Dizzying kisses, heated glances, tender touches. Minute by minute, Nick’s paid performance was feeling all too real. And soon Hannah wanted him to be a husband for life…Originally published in 1997
Hometown Heartbreakers Collection Volume 3: The Perfect Beach Read
by Susan MalleryDon&’t miss these three classic tales of small town romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's Hometown Heartbreakers series!GOOD HUSBAND MATERIALWhen Kari Asbury left from Possum Landing, Texas to New York City eight years ago, she was thinking only of the bright future that awaited her—certainly not of her ex-boyfriend, Gage Reynolds, the one she left without saying goodbye. He planned to propose to Kari on the night of her prom but, instead, he finds himself abandoned. Gage has all but forgotten Kari—until she returns to town to sell her grandmother&’s house and turns his carefully built world upside down.Originally published in 2002COMPLETELY SMITTENBeing the preacher&’s daughter, Haley Foster has lived her entire life for other people. But now Haley is determined to live on her own terms and go against her father&’s wishes—starting with helping Kevin Harmon. The injured US Marshal needs a ride from Kansas to his home in Texas. Haley has a car, and she owes him a favor. And he knows a lot more about being bad than she does. A few days with just the two of them in her tiny convertible and intimate hotel rooms… it&’ll be fun, it&’ll be passionate, and it will be an unforgettable experience. At least, that&’s her plan. He just doesn&’t know it yet.Originally published in 2003ONE IN A MILLIONStephanie Wynne has given up on finding a man who can help her raise her kids. They all act like one—as did her late husband. She can&’t deny she&’s a little lonely, but there are temporary solutions for that…FBI negotiator Nash Harmon is trained to be cool and detached in every situation. But when he comes to Stephanie&’s Bed & Breakfast, he finds that something about her lively family just draws him in. For the first time in a long time, he starts to realize why people have ties…Originally published in 2003Hometown Heartbreakers Book 1: The Best Bride Book 2: Marriage on Demand Book 3: Father in Training Book 4: Part-Time Wife Book 5: Holly and Mistletoe Book 6: Husband by the Hour Book 7: Good Husband Material Book 8: Completely Smitten Book 9: One in a Million Book 10: Quinn's Woman
Hometown Hearts
by Jillian HartWhile summering in Wild Horse, Wyoming, Dr. Adam Stone's young daughters gain an immediate hold on veterinarian Cheyenne Granger's heart. And the tall, handsome newcomer brings with him quiet whispers of fairy-tale endings. But Cheyenne had given up hope of a blissfully-ever-after when her boyfriend walked out on her. And Adam is busy nursing his own broken heart. Yet the girls are determined to draw the two together. Is it possible there's a happy ending-involving a family of four-in their future after all?
Hometown Hero
by Cate CameronIn the new Lake Sullivan romance from the author of Just a Summer Fling, a young woman's homecoming becomes an invitation to rediscover her past, reinvent her future, and redefine the meaning of family, forgiveness, and love.Zara Hale escaped Lake Sullivan, Vermont, as a teenager and never planned to return. But a decade later, when her brother Zane is released from prison, she leaves her life as a Mixed Martial Arts champion and heads north, both to support him and to lend her golden-girl status to the opening of a new community center. Cal Montgomery knows he let down the Hale family ten years ago, but this is his chance to make it up to them. Zane is his best friend. And Zara? She's stubborn, frustrating, strong, beautiful--irresistible. Once she's back in town, it isn't long before their professional relationship turns into something much more intimate. Though Zara's hometown celebrity is as surprising as her feelings for Cal, she's only there for the center and for her family. But as she soon discovers, Cal's not that easy to leave, and neither are the unexpected comforts of Lake Sullivan.From the Paperback edition.
Hometown Hero (A Silverlake Ranch Novel #3)
by Liza KendallA charming new contemporary romance set in Silverlake, Texas, where love throws old rivals a curveball. . . . Andrew &“Ace&” Braddock is a player in every sense of the word. The center fielder for the Austin Lone Stars, he&’s also been at the center of numerous sports scandals involving beer, bars, and baseball bunnies. But when he takes the fall for a teammate, Ace wakes up in the hospital, injured and in serious trouble. He&’s sent to lie low and recover at his family ranch in Silverlake, Texas, where he&’s saddled with his worst nightmare: his high school nemesis—a beautiful nurse who refuses to play doctor with him.Mia Adams has no time to fool around. The daughter of Silverlake&’s high school baseball coach has three jobs and a pile of debt left behind by her missing ex. The very last thing she wants is to spend her time indulging hometown hero Easy Ace Braddock. If she didn&’t need the money, she&’d have nothing to do with the guy from her past who stole her dad&’s time, attention, and love away from her before leaving for the major leagues.As Mia does her best to corral the irrepressible Ace, keep a sense of humor, and fight her unwelcome attraction to him, he charms, sidesteps, and outmaneuvers her. Will the onetime enemies find love at home base, right in the town where they grew up?
The Hometown Hero Returns
by Julianna MorrisHe could still put her heart in a tailspin...When Luke McCade returns to Divine after a long absence, Nicki Johansson realizes that she may have lost the bad clothes and haircut, but it's hard to shake an old crush. Especially when she's never forgotten the first kiss he gave her. Nicki doesn't want to fall for the former high school football star, but how can she not when he's devoted to his ailing grandfather, is successful, thoughtful and still annoyingly sexy! Once they'd seemed to move in different leagues. But now.... Well, a newly confident Nicki vows to use her sweet kisses to show Luke there's no place like home!
Hometown Hero's Redemption: Lone Star Bachelor Falling For The Rancher Hometown Hero's Redemption
by Jill KemererIn this contemporary inspirational romance, a firefighter a second chance at life and love with the help of a child in need and a woman from his past.When he becomes guardian to his friend’s troubled ten-year-old boy, firefighter Drew Gannon knows he needs help. But before he can get former social worker Lauren Pierce to agree, he’s got to prove he’s changed from the sports jock who gave her a hard time back in high school.Returning home, Lauren wants no part of her old profession. She only wants to forget the unspeakable tragedy she left behind. She can’t take responsibility for another child. Or a reunion with Drew—no matter how generous he’s become. But a desperate boy and his handsome guardian may be more than Lauren can resist . . .
Hometown Holiday: Now a Harlequin Movie, Hometown Holiday!
by Caro CarsonNow a Harlequin Movie, Hometown Holiday! Previously published as The Maverick's Holiday Masquerade. FROM MYSTERY COWBOY . . . TO MISTLETOE MATCH?As the holidays approach in Rust Creek Falls, Kristen Dalton, the resident romantic, is turning her thoughts to second chances. A recent fling with seemingly perfect cowboy Ryan Rourke nearly broke her heart when he turned and mysteriously left town for good--or so she thought. But now Ryan is back, just in time to pick up where he and Kristen left off.Everyone is betting they&’ll be engaged before Christmas Eve. But Ryan isn&’t ready to hang the holly just yet. He&’s got to come clean to the woman he loves. Will Kristen want to meet him under the mistletoe when she discovers the secret Ryan&’s been keeping? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Discover more true-to-life stories in the Montana Mavericks series, published in the following order:1. The Maverick&’s Accidental Bride by New York Times bestselling author Christine Rimmer2. Do You Take This Maverick? by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella3. An Officer and a Maverick by Teresa Southwick4. Betting on the Maverick by Cindy Kirk5. Hometown Holiday by USA TODAY bestselling author Caro Carson (formerly titled The Maverick&’s Holiday Masquerade)6. Merry Christmas, Baby Maverick! by Brenda Harlen
Hometown Holiday Reunion (Oaks Crossing #3)
by Mia RossA perfect Christmas gift love story, Hometown Holiday Reunion is the third book in Mia Ross’s heartwarming Oaks Crossing series.Cam Stewart left his hometown in the rearview mirror and built a new life for himself. But when his mother fell ill, he returned to Oaks Crossing, Kentucky to look after her. Settling back into the rhythm of his childhood life is a challenge—especially when he bumps into Erin Kinley, his best friend’s younger sister. Except now, the attention-seeking little girl who used to follow him around has grown up to become a beautiful woman—and a loving foster mom who’s determined to adopt her son.Erin and Cam may not be children anymore, but they still know how to push each other’s buttons. And when she leans on him to soothe the stress of the adoption process, Cam finds himself wondering if his future lies in Oaks Crossing with Erin as a husband and father.
Hometown Homicide (A West Coast Crime Story #4)
by Denise N. WheatleyCan a rookie help a veteran copcatch a diabolical killer? The hunt for the murderer of two women could be the make-or-break case of Drew Taylor&’s career. The veteran police officer has no time to babysit a newbie cop with something to prove. Thrilled to be partnered with the man she has long admired, Nia Brooks pursues every lead…until her life is threatened. And Drew struggles with being protector and partner to Nia. With the sole clue a bloody fingerprint, Nia and Drew race to apprehend an elusive killer who doesn&’t fit any criminal profile. But when a hidden agenda starts to become terrifyingly clear…it's Nia and Drew who could become the next victims.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the West Coast Crime Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: The Heart-Shaped MurdersBook 2: Danger in the Nevada DesertBook 3: Homicide at Vincent VineyardBook 4: Hometown Homicide
Hometown Hope: A Fresh-Start Family Romance
by Laurel BlountTo help his daughter heal, a widower gets close to a local bookstore owner in this wholesome Christian romance set in smalltown Georgia.Since his wife’s death three years ago, life hasn’t been easy for widower Hoyt Bradley. His own grief would be enough to handle, but his young daughter Jess hasn’t even spoke since the funeral . . . until she suddenly begs him to save her favorite bookstore from closing. Hoyt is desperate to hear his daughter’s voice again, but he and the bookstore’s pretty owner, Anna Delaney, share a less-than-friendly past. Working together is complicated enough . . . but can they avoid falling in love?
The Hometown Legend (Four Corners Ranch)
by Maisey YatesCan this battle-scarred cowboy find redemption in her arms? Rory Sullivan has always grown up in her sisters&’ shadows. But this summer, she's determined to make some changes. Rekindling her teenage friendship with Pyrite Falls&’s prodigal son, Gideon Payne, feels like a good start. She can instantly see he&’s in pain, but she&’s sick of being afraid of life and she refuses to be intimidated by him. But is she brave enough to act on her attraction to Gideon's raw physicality? Decorated army hero Gideon&’s return has sent the local community into parade-planning overdrive. Except Gideon isn&’t the all-around golden boy who left. His life imploded in the same explosion that caused his honorable discharge from the army—he lost his career, his marriage and he damn near lost himself. Gideon knows Rory is far too innocent for someone as damaged as him. But the scorching hunger between them is irresistible… All he can offer is something temporary, unless Rory can make Gideon see he's capable of giving her everything she needs…Four Corners RanchBook 1: Unbridled CowboyBook 2: Merry Christmas CowboyBook 3: Cowboy WildBook 4: The Rough RiderBook 5: The Holiday HeartbreakerBook 6: The Troublemaker
Hometown Princess
by Lenora WorthAll Cari Duncan has ever wanted is family. Yet her late father chose his new young wife's children over Cari. Surprised—and hopeful—when he bequeaths her the old house she grew up in, Cari moves to Knotwood Mountain, Georgia. But she and her stepmother clash the minute she arrives. How can Cari make a fresh start in the small town? The handsome businessman next door, who happens to be the most eligible bachelor, claims to know exactly how. But following Rick Adams's time-tested advice means opening her heart…to faith, family and her very own Prince Charming!