What do Publishers Weekly and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown have in common? Their love for Debra Holt's newest release! Publishers Weekly: "Holt's skillful plotting and gift for creating charming, down-to-earth characters will immediately ensnare fans of western romance. Beaudry's eight-year-old daughter, Lacy, steals every scene she's in, and Holt skillfully teases future installments with hints of a love connection between Sammi Jo's sister and Beaudry's brother. Readers will look forward to their next visit to this quaint Texas town.""Queen of Cowboy Romance" Carolyn Brown: "Full of fun and emotion, Ms. Holt's new series begins with a bang."They had a foolproof plan...until one little girl got involved.Sammi Jo Burkitt's formidable grandmother's will is pushing Sammi Jo to the brink. Yes, the feisty cowgirl can keep the ranching empire known as Aces High, which has been the family birthright for two centuries, but she must marry her rival and stay married for three years as part of the deal. Say no, and Aces High goes on the auction block.Beaudry Hawkes wants nothing to do with the high and mighty Burkitts. Until the day Sammi Jo shows up on his doorstep with a proposition no one in their right mind would refuse: wear her ring, then accept thousands of acres of rich ranch land and a tidy sum of three million dollars when they part ways. The windfall could change everything for his daughter's future.But eight-year-old Lacy is becoming attached to the idea of one happy family. Nothing short of a true marriage between the two can make her dreams come true. Can Sammi Jo and Beaudry find their freedom and love too?

Two weary souls find each other against all odds…Ashlyn Rivers left her cheating fiancé behind and moved to Ardor Creek to revamp her life. Done with men in general, she has plenty to focus on, like building her new business and renovating her house for the local haunted homes tour. Falling in love is definitely not on the agenda.Scott Grillo lost his family in a tragic accident several years ago. Still processing the loss, he throws himself into his contracting business, pushing away the loneliness and heartache.When Ashlyn blazes into Scott’s life, he turns down her request to renovate her house, vowing to squelch the desire she stirs deep inside. But Ashlyn is a force to be reckoned with and Scott finds himself longing for her embrace each day she remains in Ardor Creek.Can these two disillusioned souls reclaim their hearts and choose to love again?Welcome to Ardor Creek, the small Pennsylvania town where love is in the air! If you like a grumpy hero, a feisty heroine and steamy romance, this book is your jam. The main character is a widower who discusses the loss of his family so please take note of this before reading. Settle in and fall in love with Ardor Creek today!

When Bluestar’s hometown celebrity unexpectedly returns to the island, there’s a heartbreaking scandal following her…Country singer Emma “Em” Bell’s finally making headlines—just not the right ones. With a broken heart and doubts about her judgement, she's rethinking her future. Before she has time to sort out her feelings, her assistance is desperately needed. Bluestar’s Concert on the Beach summer spectacular is in trouble and her soon-to-be sister-in-law’s job is on the line.Financial investor turned carpenter, Noah Sullivan, has retired from his high stress job due to health issues. He’s moved to Bluestar Island for a quiet, healthy lifestyle but when Emma blows into town, his days are anything but serene.With all the small town counting on them, Noah and Emma must work past their conflicts to keep a promise to someone special to both of them. Will the summer’s sun soothe their tension and the sea breeze lull them into a peaceful surrender of their hearts?Includes a recipe for Emma’s Heavenly Angel Food Cake!Scroll up now and one-click Rising Star and escape with this small-town summer romance.Bluestar Island series:Book 1 – Love Blooms (Hannah & Ethan)Book 2 – Harvest Dance (Aster & Sam)Book 3 – A Lighthouse Café Christmas (Darla & Will)Book 4 – Rising Star (Emma & Noah)Book 5 – Summer by the Beach (Summer & Greg)Book 6 – Brass Anchor Inn (Josie & Lane)Book 7 – Summer Refresh (Sara & Kent)

This runaway bride needs a fresh start.After falling unexpectedly pregnant, Daisy Taylor barely had a moment to think. The baby’s father proposed, her parents rushed the wedding, and Daisy fled the altar. She runs away to Last Stand, Texas, to stay with her aunt and arrives in time for a fundraising ball—where her wedding dress blends in—and dances with a handsome stranger. He seems sweet and kind, and when Daisy later secures employment as an assistant at a nearby ranch, she’s pleased to see the man again. But she’s humiliated that he doesn’t recognize her.The youngest of his siblings, Xander Tomlinson is still uncomfortable with his family’s unexpected lottery win. He prefers a quiet and peaceful life on the ranch caring for creatures in need. When his mother hires an office assistant, Xander is immediately protective of Daisy and her ever-growing belly.Daisy won’t take charity and Xander struggles to fight his attraction to Daisy who, as an employee, is off-limits. As their friendship teeters on the edge of becoming more and the baby’s father starts making demands, will Xander learn that some things are worth fighting for?

The friendzone isn’t always forever…right?My best friend knows everything about me.Except that I’ve loved him for years.Which is why I couldn’t say no when he asked for my help. He needed a nanny, so I moved into his cabin and took care of his daughter like she was my own.Volunteering for the charity bachelorette auction was for me, though. It was my way of trying to move on and find a hot Mr. Right Now for the holidays.Imagine my surprise when Sebastian outbid everyone.All it took was one steamy night to flip both our lives—and hearts—upside down. But just when I was starting to think all my wishes had come true, the ghost of Christmas past (Sebastian’s) showed up to threaten our fragile new relationship.Now I’m wondering if Sebastian will choose me when it matters most, or if he’ll shove me back into the friendzone forever…Trusting Forever is a spicy, angsty and emotional, single dad, friends to lovers contemporary romance. Download today and welcome back to the Christmas tree farm.

***A Fake Relationship, Brother's Best Friend, Steamy Hockey Romance***What’s worse than being in a fake relationship with my childhood crush? When he's a notorious NHL party-boy and my brother’s best friend!Being hired as the PR representative for the hockey team I’ve always been a fan, should be a dream come true, especially because my old crush plays for them.My suggestion to save Briggs's career is solid… have him fake date someone wholesome who can change his image. That’s when my big mouth gets in the way and I admit to being the-girl-next-door.Now… my boss is offering me the promotion of a lifetime, but it comes with strings…Fake date Briggs Conley!Now I have to fix Briggs’ reputation, lie to our families, keep my MMA fighter brother from pummeling his best friend, and stop myself from falling further for my childhood crush, all while we're forced to live together and pretend to be madly in love in front of the cameras.What could possibly go wrong?How about when my brother ends up in our guest bedroom and I end up with a pro hockey player in my bed.*** All books in this series are standalone in the same hockey universe and can be read in any order; however, there may be potential for spoilers if they are not read in chronological order due to prior HEAs already occurring for other players on the team. Reading order is recommended. Happy reading!Reading Order **optional#1 Cocky Score#2 Filthy Score#3 Brutal Score#4 Rough Score#5 Dirty Score#6 Lucky Score#7 Tough Score#8 Perfect Score#9 Wrong Score