Cowboyromance storie

When Clara Bennett returns to Fort Worth for what should be a short stay, she promises herself she won't get attached-to the city, to the memories, or to the man who never left. Fort Worth was supposed to be a chapter she had already closed. A place of unfinished dreams and quiet heartbreaks. Now, standing once again among the Stockyards, rodeo lights, and familiar streets filled with music and dust, Clara feels something stirring that she didn't expect: belonging. Ethan Cole has built his entire life on staying. A third-generation cowboy, he carries the weight of his family's ranch, the loyalty to his town, and a past that taught him one painful truth-leaving always costs more than staying. Reserved, grounded, and fiercely devoted to Fort Worth, Ethan has no intention of chasing dreams elsewhere... or falling for a woman who might walk away. As Clara's future pulls her in one direction and Ethan's roots hold him firmly in another, they find themselves caught between desire and reality. The closer they grow, the more inevitable the question becomes: What if love means staying-even when leaving feels safer? Under wide Texas skies, amid slow dances, shared silences, and choices that can't be undone, Clara and Ethan must decide whether home is a place... or a person. Sometimes, love isn't about where you go. It's about where you choose to stay.

The 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?

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 parent. 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. 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 has to decide if she's going to play it safe or risk her heart for a chance at happiness.

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...

"I'm trying to forget you but I'm also waiting for you to come back." You know how they say that having a high school sweetheart is a rarity, a gem, almost. If you have found that once in a lifetime love at such a young age to hold onto it. Never let it go? Well, what if this story was a little bit different with a southern twist. . .

Love isn't part of the bargain... Saving the family ranch is Connor Madsen's first priority - and he's willing to enter a marriage of convenience to make it happen. By marrying Alexis Grayson, he'll be able to access the trust fund his parents left behind...and keep Windover Ranch alive. Alexis isn't sure how she's going to get through the next several months, especially when her baby is born. When Connor lands in her life, he seems heaven-sent, and the temporary solution he offers is both crazy and perfect. A fake marriage will save his ranch and give her the security she needs. But when happens when the wedding doesn't seem so fake after all? Can this bride-for-hire become Connor's wife-for-real?

From the hard work, glamor and spotlight of the Grand Prix show jumpers, Paislee Hunter has decided enough with the limelight. She's home now to help with her father's Quarter Horse Breeding Farm and cattle business. It doesn't take long before her father breaks the news that she will have a partner in this new endeavor. She may know horses but Will Westbrook knows cattle. He also happens to be the biggest pain in the rear Paislee had ever known. Twelve years away doesn't seem to have changed that. Pushing past his good looks, Paislee only sees the green eyed rough-neck, two grades above her, who, with his brother Bo ran the town and the school they'd grown up in. Somehow, someway, Paislee needed to make this work or her Daddy's farm would be in jeopardy.

Past mistakes and old wounds need forgiveness and healing in this emotional 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 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 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. Can they find a way to move past what can never be changed? Or is their relationship really over forever?

She's Got a Second Chance at Life... Megan Briggs isn't made of glass. But ever since her mastectomy, her family and friends have treated her with kid gloves. While they coddle and fuss and worry, she's determined to reclaim the life cancer derailed. Her old crush, Clay Gregory, seems to be the only man in town willing to help her with that plan. Clay was shocked when he learned his best friend's little sister had cancer, the same disease that destroyed his family when he was a child. Impressed by Megan's courage, he's determined to help her regain her confidence by funding her new business venture. Will She Have a Second Chance at Love? 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?

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Willa Murray receives a gift of an angel cookie ornament with a note signed by Mrs. Claus. It bears a cryptic message about watching for an angel in disguise who will soon cross her path. With her job as a lead actress in jeopardy (since the theater owner's niece wants the position for herself), she shrugs off the strange gift and heads home to Pinetop, Arizona for a long overdue visit with her folks. One of the first people in town she encounters is the annoying and cocky blast from her past, Angel Castellano, who's been bragging since age eight that he plans to marry her some day. He's grown into a much taller and handsomer man than he had any right to. He's also the owner and head chef of a dinner theater in desperate need of a new entertainment director for the upcoming Christmas pageant, a position he is quick to offer her. Plus he makes the world's most amazing gingerbread cookies shaped liked angels, which he clearly is not despite his name - cookies that bear a startling resemblance to the ornament she was gifted before leaving the city. For the first time in months, Willa begins to hope there might be something more for her to look forward to than life as a has-been actress in full-blown spinsterhood. Perhaps the elusive Mrs. Claus was right and Willa's very own Angel has been hiding in plain sight all these years.

In a world of disco balls, cowgirl boots and Taylor Swift - Sunny Johnston is not afraid to be different, but she's also not afraid to be the same, and that is her greatest super power. Disclaimer: this is not a romance book

He'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.

From Best Friend...to Baby Daddy? Melissa Stone wants nothing to do with her former best friend, Cooper Ford. After all, he knew about her husband's affair and said nothing. Just her luck, then, that they're thrown together to work on a community charity project. But as they hammer nails and mend fences, Melissa realizes it's not really Cooper she's angry with, and before long she finds herself confiding in him that she's planning to start a family-alone. Cooper has always regretted the secret he kept all those years ago, and Melissa's forgiveness means everything to him. But what she wants from him now is something he's not sure he can give-not without his secret feelings for her getting in the way. How can he agree to be the father of her baby and love her from afar, when all he wants is Mel-and a family for real?

Karen Jones has been having dreams. Bad dreams. Dreams that show terrible fates for the gang, for her friends, and always lead back to Arthur. They can't be real... right? Retelling of Red Dead II from Karen's perspective, with a few twists.