She’s worth everything. He knows he’s nothing. Life seems perfect for Dr. Samantha Squires: it's Christmas time, she just landed her dream veterinary job in a small Colorado town, and she’s met a handsome horse trainer who makes her heart beat faster. But after an accident on Christmas Day that tests her skills and her nerve, her new love is suddenly backing away and Sam doesn’t know why. Jesse Williams loves being a ranch hand at Black Rock Ranch—all the outdoor animal time he wants with no reading, writing, or ‘rithmatic required. When the new vet turns out to be the mystery woman he’s seen around town, life is even better…until he realizes his future can never measure up to hers. Can Sam’s belief in Jesse overcome his past? Black Rock Ranch romances: 0. (Prequel) Crazy for the Rancher's Cousin (Nate & Becca) 1. Cherished by the Rancher (Adam & Maddy) 2. Resisting the Rancher (Caleb & Jo) 2.5 Romancing the Rancher (Jesse & Sam) 3. Falling for the Rancher (Micah & Cassie) 4. Rescuing the Rancher (Seth & Riley)

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twins on the doorstep Rose Murdock had married the most handsome rancher in town, but love hadn't gotten Harlan Hamilton to the altar. They'd struck a dry-eyed deal to live together in holy matrimony, and Rose knew the tall, dark and irresistible man was her husband in name only....

When rugged rancher Colt offers vulnerable Geena a housekeeper job, he’s worried that this beautiful stranger is trouble! But she quickly turns his house into a home he wants to come back to. Letting her into his world was one of the best decisions he’s made; dare he let her into his heart?

How will Holly uncover the brooding cattleman’s secret?

The Antonio Banderas look-alike standing on the porch in Western gear wasn't at all what actress Catherine Loza had expected. But when the tall, dark and totally irresistible rancher asked her to play the role of his fiancée to get the local matchmakers off his back, well…it was an offer the actress couldn't refuse. Brighton Valley mayor Ray Mendez thought he'd come up with the perfect plan. But as his fake engagement awakened stirrings of real romance—and real passion—he soon found himself wondering if he could persuade his costar to make their arrangement of convenience permanent. A proposal from the heart—and a baby on the way!—might just convince her that he was for real….

The sleepy town of Wildwoods was abuzz with romance ever since a doctoral student decided to come there and find everyone's perfect match. When sophisticated city girl Stacie Summers was paired with rugged cowboy Josh Collins, they both thought it was a terrible mistake. After all, they didn't have a thing in common…other than the spark that instantly flared between them. But even though Josh thought his survey result was way off base, he couldn't push the gregarious Stacie from his mind. And Stacie's low opinion of ranchers inched up with her heart rate whenever Josh was around. Could this unlikely friendship turn into something even unlikelier—love?

A Texas rancher is ready to take a chance on the girl who broke his heart in this heartfelt contemporary Western romance. As president of the Lone Star Cowboy League, rancher Carson Thorn is committed to serving his community in Little Horn, Texas. But when high school sweetheart Ruby Donovan returns, his steadfast pledge is tested. Ruby left town twelve years ago—stealing money from his father and breaking Carson’s heart. Asking him to trust her again is a tall order, especially given the circumstances . . . Ruby’s brother is Carson’s prime suspect in a recent rash of ranch thefts. And Carson is left with a difficult decision. His town is depending on him for justice, but one look in Ruby’s eyes has him questioning everything he thought he knew—about truth, about love and about the wisdom of second chances . . .

Family means everything to Gabe Coulter. And now that he's found his nephew, Gabe's determined to raise Ben on the Coulter ranch. Too bad the boy's mother, Sara Watson, has different plans. She refuses Gabe's money and won't give up Ben. What's left? Marriage? Surprisingly, the arrangement works.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME... Single dad Kase Rawlins wants to give his little girl, Addy, a fresh start in life by moving back to the family ranch. The only downside to that plan is seeing his neighbor Laurel Quinn every day—his first love and the woman he walked away from.