A young woman’s fresh start leads her to a handsome widowed fire chief in this inspirational small-town romance.Running away from her sheltered life, Maggie Jones wants to start fresh. Instead, she finds trouble in Paradise, Colorado. Within days she’s on the radar of fire chief Jake MacLaughlin. And when her family starts to play matchmaker, Maggie’s plans for a quiet life are turned upside down. Though he’s the small town’s most eligible bachelor, Jake is far from a playboy. The widower isn’t interested in dating. But when Maggie transforms from mousy to magnificent, and suitors start lining up, the fireman can’t resist a rescue. Pretending to be a couple rekindles their spark for life . . . and for love.

A Small-Town RescueLibrarian Annie Murray hoped participating in Love, Alaska's "Operation Love" would lead to finding a rugged bachelor to call her own.  But as her flight crash lands before reaching herdestination, she finds herself alone with her pilot, Declan O'Rourke.Annie's met charmers like Declan before--now she wants a man ofsubstance.  Forced to survive with him in the snowy wilderness, Anniediscovers Declan's depth--and he begins to see the shy librarian's heart of gold.  But once back in town, outside sources threaten their bond.It'll take all the bravery they had in the wild for Annie and Declan tofind love in small-town Alaska.

She’s a wealthy debutante with the finest ancestry in Kentucky horseracing circles… He’s a member of New York’s Gilded Age elite, yet on the brink of financial ruin… Neither of them want an arranged marriage…or do they? Veronica Lyndon has a plan for her life, and it doesn't include being married off to a perfect stranger. After all, she is descended from generations of Kentucky horseracing royalty. She has no need for a marriage arranged solely to secure her place among the elite of Manhattan's Gilded Age society. But that's exactly what her parents expect of her. Determined to defy the arrangement, Veronica formulates a plan to drive her intended away. But when Edward arrives in anticipation of the match, she doesn’t expect to find him so attractive, nor can she deny the feelings he stirs in her heart, complicating her plans. Has true love galloped into her life by conventional means, or are her estimations mistaken? Edward Beckett realizes the futility of avoiding the arranged marriage to Miss Lyndon. His family is already on the brink of financial ruin and Veronica's dowry may be their best opportunity to recover. But he didn't expect to fall for the Kentucky debutante so easily. He finds himself attracted to her natural beauty and vivacious spirit, free from the conventions of other ladies in his customary circles. In fact, he’s downright smitten after meeting Veronica. Unfortunately, Edward’s sisters don’t feel the same, and if their attempts to sabotage the relationship are successful, his whirlwind courtship to Veronica may be over before it's really begun.Saddle up for a clean romp filled with sweet romance, inspiration, and plenty of adventure along this course of obstacles and a glide through the splendor and opulence of the Gilded Age.

Maddie Fairfax may be young, but on this Oregon-bound wagon train, the pioneers welcome help from the self-trained nurse. Until Dr. Jason Goodwin joins up with their company. The doctor portrays a frosty exterior, but Maddie may be the only one who sees the profound loneliness that haunts him.After losing his wife and children in a terrible accident, Jason has vowed not to open his heart again. But when Maddie takes on the care of three young orphans, Jason finds himself entangled in the lives of the makeshift family. And as their journey west continues, Maddie's radiant compassion begins to light up the darkest corners of his heart.Until the unthinkable happens. Will Jason's guarded heart and Maddie's untamed spirit pull them apart?Tropes/themes:*May/December*ready-made family / adopted orphans*grumpy/sunshine*love on the journey*emotional scars

A woman with broken dreams and promises. A cowboy with a broken—by her—heart. A stray dog with a possibly broken paw. And everyone with a dangerous secret. Even the dog.When free-spirited Skylar Rafferty left her beachside hometown, she promised her high school sweetheart she’d return soon and marry him. Fifteen years later and no longer free-spirited, she returns to plan the wedding—her grandmother’s. When her grandmother’s fiancé goes missing, Skylar turns to her former sweetheart for help while aching for a second chance.Cowboy Dallas Lawrence can’t believe the woman who crushed his heart has wandered into his life again. But strange things connected to her family are happening in their quaint tourist town, and when her life is in danger, he can’t walk away. But he can’t get his heart broken again, either.reunionsecond chanceshigh school sweetheartsfamily secretsmystery and dangeradorable dog!What readers say about Seaside Cowboy's Second Chance:????? "Timeless and beautiful." Carol Witzenburger????? "A new series to dive into as the characters and drama jump off of the pages of this book. Alexa Verde has a way with words that just captures me every time and keeps me engaged with the story until the conclusion of the book." nanc VINE VOICE????? "Once again we have Alexa's unique ability to combine a very sweet love story with mystery and suspense! Add a lovely dog into the mix, and it too blends into the intrigue. This is one you don't want to put down, and I am looking forward to the next story as well." Gretan B????? "Great series." MJWelcome to Port Sunshine, a small coastal town where a family of cowboy brothers discover the treasures of love and uncover the mysteries of their pasts.Book 1: Seaside Cowboy's Second ChanceBook 2: Seaside Cowboy's Best FriendBook 3: Seaside Cowboy's Marriage of ConvenienceBook 4: Seaside Cowboy's Fairy Tale

HE HADN’T KNOWN ABOUT HIS ESTRANGED SISTER’S LITTLE GIRL. NOW HE’S ON THE RUN TO KEEP HER ALIVE.DEA Agent Zach Forrester’s troubled sister refused all contact for years. Now she’s at his door, frantically claiming she and her daughter witnessed a murder. Begging him to keep Katie safe, she shoves the child into his arms and vanishes.Was this just another fabrication? When a bomb explodes in his home two days later, the threat is clear. He takes Katie into hiding until he can trace the men who are after her. He knows the perfect place: a dusty little Colorado ranching town where strangers are noticed with suspicion and won’t get past the watchful eyes of the locals. He hopes.He doesn't expect to discover that the only love of his life is still there. He’d jilted Dana years ago to keep her safe, but has never stopped regretting the choice he had to make. Dana remembers her heartbreak all too well.As danger escalates and threatens everyone she loves, she must decide. Who can she trust--the local deputies or the man who betrayed her long ago?And are second chances ever possible with a man who broke her heart?Start reading today and stay up all night!By USA Bestselling author Roxanne RustandAuthor of over forty novels, with over 2.9 million copies sold