He's got a cowboy-player reputation he's trying to fix by settling down as a farrier. She's the gorgeous daughter of his new boss, at a coveted ranch where he's just landed an important apprenticeship. Can Henry Marshall start–and finish–a forbidden relationship with Angel White that feels oh-so-right when everyone else thinks it's totally wrong?

Henry Marshall has always been known as the charismatic cowboy with a knack for getting exactly what he wants. Now determined to shed his playboy image, hes dedicated himself to his apprenticeship at Lone Star, one of the most esteemed boarding stables and ranches in the Three Rivers area.

The problem is, Angel has taken over the ranch for her aging father – and Henry accidentally kissed her last year when he found out she chose him as the only apprentice at Lone Star.

That kiss absolutely was an accident…but he can't stop thinking about it.

Angel is drowning under her new responsibilities, and she's never told Henry that she broke up with her boyfriend after he kissed her last year. It was that good of a kiss, even if it didn't mean anything.

When she breaks down in front of Henry, he quickly whisks her away from her workload and provides comfort, safety, and relief – and about the hottest spark Angel has ever felt.

She sees a brand new side of Henry when he's not working, and she's surprised when he confesses he's had a crush on her for a while now. But because there's a strict no-dating policy at the ranch, they start a secret, forbidden relationship.

To ease her workload and avoid any more break-downs, Angel implements new changes around the ranch, including one that promotes Henry to a better position. And she's going to rewrite the old employee handbook and get rid of that blasted no-dating rule.

Because if their forbidden relationship is exposed, Henry could lose his job and Angel could lose her credibility as Lone Stars owner. Will their forbidden love withstand the scrutiny, or will it cause both of their hearts – and lives – to shatter?

He's hardworking, strong, and quiet. She's full of life, smiles, and laughter. Lincoln has a hard time shining among all the Glover stars, and Misty seems to be a celestial being all her own. Can these two opposites find love in Three Rivers when one of them isn't a permanent resident?

Lincoln Glover has been smitten with Misty Granger since last summer, when they first met. But she told him she can't have a serious relationship when she's not planning to make her living situation in Three Rivers permanent. And when he tried to take things to the next level…they broke up instead.

Now, they're seated at the same table for a wedding, and Misty recognizes she has a giant, Link-shaped hole in her life. So she turns to two of the most unlikely people for help: his parents. They don't give her much to go on before the dance switches. Link leaves soon after, not able to trust himself not to just take her back instantly.

Then, when an electrical fire in Misty's apartment complex forces her and hundreds of other residents to find somewhere else to live, she lands at Shiloh Ridge Ranch, in one of their empty cowboy cabins.

And only two doors down from Link.

As they start to rekindle their previous summer romance, all the sparks in the heavens come to life. With the Glovers, Misty starts to see what a real family looks like and feels like, and she shares about her abusive past, as well as her hesitation to get involved with a man. Any man. Then Link reminds her he's not just a man—he's a cowboy.

Can he convince her to take a chance on true love? Or will Link's heart be shattered by Misty for a second time?

Tag has secretly admired Opal from afar. He even went so far as to ask her out, but the timing was all off, and now he's just awkward around his best friend's little sister. Then, she finds Tag in a precarious situation as he's breaking a horse. Can their unexpected reunion mend the fences between them and finally lead them to the forever love they've been waiting for?

Opal Hammond is at a crossroads. She's on sabbatical from her high-profile job as a doctor in California, and now that she's in Ivory Peaks with her brother, his wife, and their new baby, Opal can't imagine driving away. She's tried dating over the years, and no one has ever been a fit. In fact, she believes she's destined to be single forever. That no one will ever emerge as her One True Love.

Taggart Crow is the foreman on Gertrude Hammond's small family farm, and he's become Mike's best friend in the year he's worked there. So that means Opal, as Mike's younger sister, is completely off-limits. Too bad his heart sings and the heavens open every time he encounters the woman.

When Opal is injured while Tag's breaking a horse, his guilt eats him alive. So he's right at her side on the way to the hospital. When she comes back to the farm. Everywhere. And the more time they spend together and the more he takes care of her, the more he can't deny his feelings.

So when he asks her out for the second time, Opal says yes. She's still not sure she's marriage material, but she's told Tag more of her personal secrets than anyone else. Can they find their own brand of happily-ever-after right there in Ivory Peaks?

Join Opal and Tag as they heal together in HIS EIGHTH RIDE, the next installment in the captivating Ivory Peaks series. Immerse yourself in the powerful Hammond Family saga and experience the romance, resilience, and faith that this compelling series is known for.

Hes her older brothers best friend and completely off-limits. Shes got a way with horsesand a heart condition. Can Beau and Charlotte navigate close quarters to find their happily-ever-after?

Beau Peterson has been to seventeen cowboy weddings over the years hes lived and worked at Three Rivers Ranch. And now, his best friend is getting married, making it eighteen.

He used to be a real ladies man, and he didnt get serious about dating until a few years ago. Then he couldnt find anyone worth being serious about. Then, as hes conducting interviews for a new Stable Manager at the ranch, he watches as someone faints right there in his kitchen.

And not just someone. Someone hes met before and been told to stay away from.

Charlotte Wisenhouer.

His best friends younger sister.

Charlotte has been nannying for her brother and his wife, but their last child is now in school. She used to train and show horses, and shes desperate to get back into the saddle. Literally. Her heart condition has kept her out of it for years, and everyone around her has kept a close eye on her ever since her diagnosis in her late teens.

Shes sick of it, and now shes ready to strike out on her own. So she doesnt tell Beau about her health issue, and shes thrilled when she gets the job.

However, theres a catch. The cabins at Three Rivers are full, and the only place for her to live is in the foremans cabin.

With her very single, very attractive boss: Beau.

Hes not sure if God is playing a trick on him or blessing him for his patience and hard work, both in his personal life and around the ranch. Charlotte knows her brother wouldnt approve of her budding relationship with Beau, so she does what she always does: She doesnt tell him.

But the truth has a way of always coming out, and when it does, will both Beau and Charlotte get burned? Or will they be able to forge their way forward to a future together?

Enjoy this collection of five sweet and wholesome contemporary romances. With over 1,000 pages, you'll find something you're certain to love. There's something special about the bond between a dad and his kids. These five single dads are on the market for romance…

Tex by Liz Isaacson

Hes back in town with his teen son after a successful music career. She owns a bordering farm to the family land he wants to buyand she outbids him at the auction. Can Tex and Abigail rekindle their old flame, or will the issue of land ownership come between them?

?Single dad ?First love/Second chances ?Country music star ?Boy next door ?He falls first

Secondhand Cowboy by Lacy Williams

Former pro bull rider Callum returns to his hometown and is blindsided when he comes face-to-face with the girl he left behind. Iris is trapped in the small-town life she once desperately wanted to escape. Her high school crush is now a single dad and it isn't long before old feelings resurface…

?Single dad ?First love/Second chances ?Secrets ?Homecoming

Christmas with the Cowgirl by Natalie Dean

Dianna is a cowgirl with a big heart. When Tristan brings his autistic son to the Equine Therapy Center in Copper Creek over Christmas, Dianna finds herself drawn to the boy—and his handsome father. Neither Dianna or Tristan know that little Mathew is asking Santa to play matchmaker…

Ten Rules for Marrying a Cowboy by Linda Goodnight

Holt is a single father first, rodeo champion second. So when his young daughter reveals her secret Christmas wish, he'll do anything to grant it. Even use an online dating site to find an email-order bride. As long as his future wife AnnaLeigh follows his rules, they'll all get along fine. It'll be just like adopting a pet… right?

?Single dad ?Email bride ?Marriage of convenience ?Secret pregnancy/baby ?Christmas

A Cowboys Forever Faithful by Jessie Gussman

Travis returns to his hometown after a decade away, but his arrival is anything but smooth—and he finds himself suddenly a father. Ellen has always been a steadfast friend, but Travis wants more. Can Travis prove to the town who lost faith in him, and to Ellen, that he's here to stay?

He's got something to prove to his brother and father. She's just trying to save the endangered owls that nest on his family's ranch. Dawson Rhinehart doesn't want to deal with the gorgeous Wildlife Conservation Officer, but Caroline Thompson isn't going away. Will he burn all the bridges between them before he realizes just how sweet a relationship with her could be?

Dawson has always been the strong, silent type, managing the books and the administrative burdens of his familys sprawling Texas ranch in Three Rivers. Determined to prove his worth, Dawson is meticulous in keeping everything lined up and running well. Hes got almost no experience with women, but plenty with horses, dogs, and the wild crows who bring him gifts.

Caroline Thompson has been badgering Dawson about the paperwork for a species of protected owls for months. She doesn't understand why the grumpy cowboy can't just fill it out. Oh, probably because hes gruff and arrogant, and shes had quite enough experience with cowboys like him, thank you very much.

When they end up at the same table at their small-town breakfast, she finds the hashbrowns are cold and limp, and she almost loses her mind. Dawson says, “Come with me,” and she leaves her sister and niece to go with him to his cabin on the Rhinehart Ranch, where she sees pieces of him that make her think there's more to him than good looks, a bark, a glare, and pure stubbornness.

And when his brother sends a picture of the barred owls now nesting on their ranch, she knows she's going to be spending a lot more time with him. The sparks between them could start a prairie fire, but her sister is going through a divorce and needs a lot of support. So Caroline really doesn't have the time or patience to deal with Dawson, examine her extreme attraction to him, or to try to figure out if the pieces of him he lets her see could add up to something good between them.

Something really good.

Can Caroline open her heart enough to let Dawson in, or will she let her past dictate her future?

Hes a country music star who doesnt live in town. Shes a Missing Persons Investigator with strong ties to her community and shes not so sure about Harrys T-shirts But Belle knows her heart sings whenever she sees Harry　if only that were more often.

When country music sensation Harry Young decides its time to hang up his guitar and move back to Coral Canyon, he never expects to be entranced by the tenacious and beautiful Missing Persons Investigator, Belle Graves. Residing an hour away, Belle is wary of the glitz and glamour that follows Harry and is hesitant about starting a romance with a celebrity, especially given their age difference.

As Harry dives into recording his final album, the distance between them, both in miles and lifestyles, seems vast. But the heartstrings of love play a tune hard to ignore. Can Harry and Belle harmonize their worlds to write a love song of their own?

Christmas is the best time for a wedding at the ranch!

Oliver Osburn and Aurora Martin have been dating for years, and just because theyre in high school doesnt mean their love isnt real. Now that theyre graduated, their entire future is in front of them.

Ollie wants to make his step-father proud, because it means something to be a Walker. Hes wanted to be one for as long as he can remember, but he has to listen to his heart too.

Aurora wants nothing more than to go to the South Carolina Academy of Designunless thats being with Ollie while she advances her sewing and fashion career. When she finally gets brave enough to tell her mother, its at her going-away party.

Needless to say, she doesnt go away, and instead stays at Shiloh Ridge Ranch to work and save money for her new move to South Carolina in January. There are programs for Ollie at the SCAD too, and he determines to go with her.

Though theyre young, theyre in love, and Ollie and Aurora just need to figure out how to navigate the tricky crossroads of their dreams and their devotion to each other.

But with Ollies deep ties to his family ranch and Auroras burning desire to make her mark in the fashion world, their future together isnt as clear-cut as theyd hoped. As Christmas draws near, so does the reality that their plans might pull them in opposite directions.

If they cant find a way to bridge the gap between their aspirations and their love, this winter wedding could be the last holiday they spend side by side. Will Ollie and Aurora discover a path that keeps their hearts—and their dreams—together, or will this Christmas be the beginning of a new kind of goodbye?