© Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved. But all it takes is one time.. Keira Davis only wanted one night away from her hectic and demanding job as Editor in Chief at Black Diamond Magazine. She's known for always being an hardworking and dedicated woman with an outstanding work ethic. Now, she wants one night to do something out of character and spontanous. So when she meets the gorgeous Sean Miller in a club one night with her friends, she takes that opportunity like a pro. Even if that one night could change her life and also cost her whole career. Business has brought Sean Miller to New York City. Business and that's all- so he thought. He doesn't want to be tied down to any woman since he's recently just got out of a relationship with his schizophrenic and compulsive liar ex-girlfriend. Although he is not in a relationship, he's never been the guy to turn down a night filled with hot and steamy sex. But what happens when he discovers that night of fun he had was with his new boss?

A fish-out-of-water story about a New York City chef who inherits a ranch, discovers a family he never knew, and finds unexpected love with a fiercely loyal woman. For fans of western romance superstars like Lyla Sage and Elise Silver. New York City chef Jake West had it all, but a few strokes of a pen meant no more marriage. No more restaurant. No more big city lifestyle. Then he receives a call explaining that his long-estranged father, Brett, has died, and he needs to return to the Canadian ranch he left as a child. Jake expects to go, sign more papers, and return to the city and rebuild his future. Instead Jake learns that Brett's left the ranch to him-and only him. Things might have been hot in his restaurant's kitchen, but that's nothing compared to what he faces now: a family he didn't know existed, and a property he doesn't want. Tanner and Brady, his half-brothers, don't want him around. And while his stepmother, Peony, welcomes him, there's Liz, Peony's daughter. She's not a West, but her loyalties lie with the family, not an outsider. However, as Jake settles into the rhythms of the ranch, he wonders if he's finally found something that's been missing in his life-especially as he and Liz grow closer. At first, it's just attraction, but when a sudden kiss ignites a heat in both of them, they can't ignore this raging inferno. Maybe Brett West knew what he was doing when he summoned his eldest son back home-and gave him a chance to change his life forever. This is Book 1 of the West Line Ranch Series. Book 2 - Western Connection and Book 3 - Western Flame, are currently available to read on Wattpad In bookstores January 20th, 2026! Pre-order here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790665/western-heat-by-caroline-richardson/9781998341375/ Watty's Shortlist - 2021 Cover designed by Nora Inla

[friends to lovers] After having her heart broken, Lisa has sworn off men and now spends her time growing her business while living a celibate/single life. But when a charming vet with a heart of gold barges into her life, she'll need to decide if she's ready to open her heart and risk having it broken again. ... Bakery owner Lisa has sworn off dating after having her heart broken by the same man twice. Leaving a past full of bad choices and meaningless relationships behind, she now puts all her time and energy into making her bakery the best one in the city, all the while embracing the celibate/single life. The last thing she expects, though, is to have her plans shaken by Thomas, a charming vet with a golden heart and eyes full of mischief. He's got wanderlust in his blood and is trying to make the world a better place. She needs roots and stability to feel sane. He says life is simple, and that love is everyone's ultimate goal. She says he's a dreamer and that love will always find a way to mess with you. They have nothing in common besides the attraction that sizzles every time they are together. They say they're just spending time together and hanging out. They say they're just friends. But what happens when the lines of their friendship get blurred and they're forced to analyze how they really feel for each other and what they really want from life? **NOTE: This is book 2 in the 'New Beginnings Series' and can be read as a standalone.**