Allie Pleiter
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The Catch of a LifetimeKarla Kennedy doesn’t belong in Gordon Falls. The aspiring restaurateur has far loftier goals than running her grandfather’s quaint coffee shop. The only person who seems to relate is handsome volunteer firefighter Dylan McDonald. Dylan understands dreams—he risked everything to start his fishing charter business. Now, he needs Karla’s help to make it succeed. As they work together, Karla and Dylan quickly discover that while their timing may be bad, their chemistry is undeniable. Karla always thought of Gordon Falls as a layover on her way to a big city career, but could it be where her heart truly belongs?Gordon Falls: Hearts ablaze in a small town
Mission of Hope
No one knows who he is or where he's from. But witnesses throughout San Francisco report a masked man in black is bringing supplies–and badly needed hope–to homeless earthquake survivors.Some believe that the city's gallant rescuer is a gentleman of wealth. But others whisper that he is a working-class man with courage as great as his faith. And rumor has it that one of the city's most spirited society belles is helping him against her family's wishes. What can be confirmed is that the masked messenger will need more than a miracle to escape those on his trail–and win the woman risking everything to save him….
Masked by Moonlight
Indulge your fantasies of delicious Regency Rakes, fierce Viking warriors and rugged Highlanders. Be swept away into a world of intense passion, lavish settings and romance that burns brightly through the centuriesThe man behind the mask. When night fell on the lawless streets of old San Francisco, Matthew Covington–seemingly just another wealthy society idler–became the mysterious crime-fighter known as the Black Bit. Nothing could tempt him to reveal his secret identity, until the English gentleman met Georgia Waterhouse, whose pseudonymous newspaper accounts had made his daring exploits famous.He was coming to care deeply for this woman, who shared his passionate devotion to justice– the Lord–but she could never know he was her shadow-shrouded hero. What would become of their growing love if he revealed the truth that lay behind the mask. . . ?
The Firefighter's Match
After serving overseas, former soldier Josephine «J.J.» Jones needs a fresh start. And Gordon Falls is just the place.When J.J. meets executive Alex Cushman, her world is turned upside down. Alex is seeking a respite from all the pressures of his multi-million dollar business. And the beautiful firefighter might be the answer to his prayers. But a secret lies between them. One so big, it threatens to end their love before it's even begun. Can she ever trust Alex when she finds out he may be responsible for a family tragedy that changed all their lives?
Wander Canyon Courtship
They can't let this wedding happenBut Matrimony Valley only has happy endingsBaker Yvonne Niles has nothing in common with cowboy Chaz Walker—except the upcoming marriage of her aunt to his stepdad. Convinced the couple isn’t right for each other, Chaz and Yvonne are determined to halt the wedding. But between the cake and family drama, they're discovering an undeniable attraction. Can an unlikely match ever become a recipe for happiness?
The Texas Rancher's New Family
A Match Made in TexasTess Buckton returns to the Blue Thorn Ranch from Australia, badly needing Texas comfort. But the Outback follows her home when celebrity Aussie horse-trainer Cooper Pine rents the ranch next door. The other Buckton siblings are worried Cooper’s high-profile will upset the idyllic Martins Gap community—but Tess isn't so sure. Cooper is surprisingly down-to-earth and a doting father to his special needs daughter. But getting close enough to learn his secrets could mean exposing hers, and Tess isn't ready for that—even if Cooper and his matchmaking daughter are just what her heart is yearning for.Blue Thorn Ranch: New Beginnings, Texas style
Coming Home To Texas
Ellie and the LawmanLeaving behind her big city life, Ellie Buckton can’t wait to return to Blue Thorn Ranch—the place she’s always considered home—and the perfect place to mend her wounded heart. But she’s unprepared for the instant sparks she feels with the town's new lawman, Nash Larson. Strong and steady Nash doesn't want any attachments in his temporary posting. Not with the troubled teens he and Ellie are drafted to work with. And especially not with Ellie or the undeniable feelings she inspires within him. Nash likes to play by the book. But law and order can't always rule when love is concerned…Blue Thorn Ranch: New beginnings, Texas style
The Texas Rancher's Return
The Cowboy’s Second ChanceBlack-sheep cowboy Gunner Buckton is home for one reason—to keep Blue Thorn Ranch in his family where it's been for generations. No one—not even Brooke Calder—will take it from him. The cute, down-home widow may not look like a slick developer, but she works for one. Along with her adorable daughter, she's a threat to his homestead—and to his wounded heart. Brooke needs this job. Gunner may be as ornery as a bull, but it's her task to win him over. The battle lines are drawn. Only problem is, around the handsome Texan, she doesn't know which side she's on.
Their Wander Canyon Wish
Their mother needs a fresh start…Could he be what they’ve been waiting for?Back in her hometown with her twin daughters, widow Marilyn Sofitel’s set on never falling in love again. She’s sure her heart’s safe spending time with Wyatt Walker as he works to fix the carousel her girls love. Everyone knows he's handsome, charming…and trouble. But as they grow closer, might their unlikely friendship to develop into something deeper?
Queen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom
Teaching Sunday school at her brother's church in the Bay area was supposed to help former champion athlete Esther «Essie» Walker understand boys–the better to raise her newborn son as a stellar example of manhood. Fat chance! Enter the eight-year-old male psyche: awful jokes, disrespectful behavior and general mayhem.Essie, the queen of control, finds herself in a brand-new world of chaos.The pressure builds on all fronts–Sunday school class, husband's job, church pageant, aging parents, finances, friends secretly battling illnesses–until Queen Esther has one royal meltdown. God, it seems, has makeover plans for Essie's competitive nature. Her characteristic control is in very short supply as she gains a better understanding of the nature of imperfection, the value of motherhood and the virtues of a messy but connected life.