Loving Ellie Ellie Sinclair Matthews has loved Blake Weston as far back as she can remember. He had always been her best friend and protector, like a big brother. But somehow, she wasn't sure exactly when, her feelings of adoration turned into love. Not the kind of love between a brother and sister, but the kind of love a woman feels for a man. Ellie knew deep down Blake was the only man she would ever love. All she had to do was to get him to see her as a woman not as a little sister. All of that changed when she and her cousin were abducted from their train by a ruthless band of outlaws as the two of them were on their way back to Red Valley. Blake Weston was a US Marshall and most days he loved every minute of it. He and his partner John were working undercover in Angel Cooper's gang. The last person he expected to see on the train the Cooper gang was robbing was his childhood best friend, Ellie Matthews. The day continued to go south when Angel himself decided to take Ellie and another girl with them for "entertainment." How was he going to get them out safely? His work wasn't finished but he couldn't risk Ellie's life. And if he could save her from the gang, would be able to save her from him, or did he really want to?

This is book 3 in the Red Valley Series but like the other ones, it can be read by itself. Faith Matthews is a headstrong, independent woman determined to make it on her on in a mans world. She left Charleston to escape the constraints of society, vowing to never to be an obedient wife who is only seen and not heard. Against her brother's wishes, she bought a nearby ranch; but when she finds herself in the middle of a war over water rights, her big brother sends someone to protect her. Cade Jacobs is a hard and calloused hired gun, who's only allegiance is to the highest bidder. Can they work together to save her ranch or when the sparks start flying, will they go up in flames?

This is the second book but it can be read independently. Disowned by his family and trapped into a loveless marriage Levi Matthews thought his life is over. The one bright spot is his beautiful daughter. Then his wife dies suddenly freeing him, or so he thought. Now he's a single father fighting to keep his daughter and the only way is to remarry. Deciding that he wants a marriage in name only he places an ad for a mail order bride. Hope Saunders is from a well to do family in Savannah Georgia that has fallen on hard times due to her father's gambling. She learns that she is to be married off to pay for her father's debts. Her fiance is a cold heartless man that has already buried two healthy wives and she has no intentions of being the third. Hope decides to take control of her own fate and answers an ad for a mail order bride. But is she making the right decision? She knows nothing of the man placing the ad except that he is a widower with a little girl and he lives out west. At least she was making her own decisions and being a romantic at heart she could only hope that she would find love with this stranger.

Cole Weston had lost everything he'd ever loved and for ten long years he's wandered. First as a tracker then as a bounty hunter until a small town calls to him and he decides it's time to stop running from his past. Grace Jennings and her daughter are hiding from a killer who will stop at nothing to find her. Will Cole be able to listen to his heart and take a chance on love again? Will Grace ever be able to trust another man with the truth?

What happens when you take the city girl and move her to the country? That's currently the situation that Elizabeth or Liz for short is facing. Her dad just died and her mom was seriously in a mid-life crisis which consisted of her mother thinking it would be a good idea to move back to her small hometown in the middle of hillbilly central to live in the house her grandma had left them in her will when she passed. Could Liz handle the new move, and leaving behind her glorious lifestyle and friends. The city was her home, how would she deal with fields and stars instead of tall buildings and lights. What would happen when the small towns champion bullrider took an interest in her, would she let all her walls she has spent her whole life building come down and let herself fall for him, or will she ignore him and do everything in her power to get back to her city of lights. Seriously this book is so much better than my lame description of it.

✽+†+✽ Rowdy Kincaid, a highly decorated former Army Ranger and professional bullfighter from the 3B Ranch, bares the heavy burden of survivors guilt over his brother's death. The weight of his misplaced emotions feels as monumental as Wolf Mountain, pressing down on his heart. Barbara "Bobbi" Blanton, an ambitious attorney from the 3B Ranch in Butte, Montana,. She has felt a deep connection with Rowdy since he and Beau returned from military service. Together, they discovered solace and peace, believing they had found the missing pieces of their hearts and souls. They even began to envision a future together, destined for the altar. However, as Bobbi grapples with a demanding and intense case, which brings back memories of assaults, their relationship becomes strained. The pressures of her work and his survivors guilt create a chill between them. Both struggle to confront their personal issues, feel abandoned by God, and begin to feel destined to walk separate paths. As Bobbi's case unfolds, her past traumas resurface, threatening to engulf her in painful memories. In this turbulent time, Rowdy and Bobbi join forces with the FBI and the 3B Ranch to track down the man responsible for much of the turmoil in their lives. Can they confront their pasts and forge a new future together? Or will their memories drive them further apart? Together, will they find their way back to Christ and rescue her two missing nieces? Can Bobbi heal and reclaim the heart of her Rowdy Cowboy?

Second Lieutenant Avonaco (Bear) Black Feather was a reserve Army Ranger, and Deputy Sheriff. Recently returned from a mission gone bad (where he lost the use of his legs), he stays on the 3B Ranch while his physical wounds heal. Now Honorably Discharged he has little hope of ever returning to a normal life. Gwynevere (Gwyn) Montague is the younger sister of former-Navy SEAL and FBI Agent Nicodemus Montague. With her brother's help she gets a CNA job on the ranch, working for Dr. Rowdy Kincaid. (Her duties are to assist a war hero in his recovery.) Upon her arrival she meets the handsome Native American Cowboy, now confined to a wheelchair. Having lost his faith in both The Lord and himself, he is angry, withdrawn and flatly refusing any Therapy. Can she help this true American Hero find his way back to God? Help him believe in himself again, and help the Ranch defeat this dark shadow that is forever hovering over head? Can she win the heart of this, 'Bear of a Cowboy'?

1, the seconds it takes to decide whether or not to get into the chute. 2, the seconds it takes for you to get into the chute. 3, the seconds it takes for the adrenaline to kick in as soon as you get in the chute. 4, the seconds it takes for your heart to pound in your chest. 5, the seconds it takes to keep your cool during the ride. 6, the seconds it takes to know your still alive. 7, the seconds it takes for you to smile. 8, the seconds it takes to hold on......... Dallas Astrin grew up with parents that transported broncs to rodeos. She loved watching the wild horses buck and wished she could ride them herself. Once she hit high school the first sports she wanted to do was bronc riding. Since then it's been her passion. Charlie Mote. Son of Bobby Mote. Roper. He followed in his dad's footsteps as one of the Elite Rodeo Athletes. Right out of high school he was signed on with ERA alongside his dad. Roping is his passion. His dad may be a bronc rider but he's the roper of the family.

She was never one for violence. In college she thought she found the man of her dreams until he asked for something she wasn't ready to give up. He turned violent making her start to fear men around her. Her parents wouldn't help her after they decided to push her away because they 'told her so.' He travels for his job. There's about ten to fifteen other guys on the tour with him. He's known as the country boy. He's got his own single act and is also in other performances too. While it was just another stop on the tour for him, it was a life changing experience for her. It changed her mind about guys around her. With that ex boyfriend in prison, she's trying to get back into the swing of dating guys that probably won't break her heart.