Will he break a promise... or break her heart?Colt Vance owes everything he is to the Martin family, which is why he’s stayed far, far away for years. But now that Fritz Martin has asked him a favor, he’s back in Last Stand facing the one temptation he can’t ever give into: his mentor’s middle daughter.Sadie Martin doesn’t like Colt Vance, or so she’s told herself for years. He’s far too charming, too reckless and has her father wrapped around his finger. But Sadie doesn’t have a choice except to work with Colt to save her beloved goat farm.Working together tests Colt’s resolve when it comes to his attraction to Sadie, and Sadie comes to realize she doesn’t just enjoy Colt’s company, she craves it. But Colt can’t break the promise he made to Fritz years ago. Giving in to his desire for Sadie means betraying the man who gave him everything.Can one determined farm girl convince a stubborn cowboy that love is worth the risk?Perfect for fans of Jennifer Ryan and Diana Palmer. This heartwarming cowboy romance is filled with slow-burn tension, rugged heroes, and small-town charm!

International Bestselling Sensation Ava Miles treats you to a binge-your-heart-out, blockbuster series, starting with this #1 National Bestseller and Best Book of the Year (USA Today). Welcome to Dare Valley, the small-town with big heart—where romance, family, suspense, and happily ever after are the way of life. "Ava's story is witty and charming." – Barbara Freethy, #1 New York Times bestselling authorHer ex blamed their break-up on her reading too many romance novels.She set out to prove him wrong.When journalist Meredith Hale's dreams of happily ever after—or Nora Roberts Land as she calls it—go up in smoke, she leaves the big city to return to her family and their small town newspaper. A new start? Yes please! Not to mention that it’s a chance to prove her ex wrong. She will find her own romantic hero, prove that true love exists, and publish a story about her quest—even if it kills her.Tanner McBride has just returned stateside to work for a major newspaper. The last thing he expects is blackmail. His assignment? Make his boss’s ex-wife fall for him and then break her heart. Her article about discovering love à la Nora might air dirty laundry about her marriage to the media mogul, threatening his senate run.When the two meet, the sparks between them are undeniable. Could Tanner be her Roarke? As they work together to uncover the truth behind a suspicious death while fake dating, the depth of their feelings unfolds and both realize they've kept their secrets for far too long. But before the truth can be revealed, their investigation takes a deadly turn, one that might make Meredith's personal Nora Roberts Land go up in flames.**Nora Roberts gave her blessing to Ava for the use of her name in both the title and the premise in NORA ROBERTS LAND.**Discover why the Hale family and small town Dare Valley has captured millions of readers’ hearts around the world. Dive into the whole series today:NORA ROBERTS LANDFRENCH ROASTTHE GRAND OPENINGTHE HOLIDAY SERENADETHE TOWN SQUARETHE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMSTHE PERFECT INGREDIENTTHE BRIDGE TO A BETTER LIFETHE CALENDAR OF NEW BEGINNINGSHOME SWEET LOVETHE MOONLIGHT SERENADETHE SKY OF ENDLESS BLUEDARING BRIDESDARING DECLARATIONS (Anthology)Dare Valley Meets Paris Billionaire Mini-SeriesSmall-town charm meets big city romance…THE BILLIONAIRE’S GAMBLETHE BILLIONAIRE’S SECRETTHE BILLIONAIRE’S COURTSHIPTHE BILLIONAIRE’S RETURNDARE VALLEY MEETS PARIS (Compilation)

On a scale from one to ten, how bad is it that I want to kiss my fake boyfriend?MarnieWhat’s worse than being left at the altar? Becoming a meme because one of your nearest and dearest took a video of you running—and falling—down the aisle and made it internet famous.Yup, I’m that Marnie Jones. My sister is for-real famous, which only makes people more interested in my predicament. Is it any wonder I’m feeling down?My best friends will try anything to cheer me up…including setting me up with the Fairy Godmother Agency, a maybe-crazy husband and wife private investigator-slash-life coach team who promise to find the person who sold me out. Better yet, they lend me a fake boyfriend to make my ex jealous and appease my sister.Griffin is gorgeous, attentive, and a very convincing actor. He’s perfect for the job.Too perfect.***GriffinAfter a lifetime of practice, I’m good at pretending. But the more time I spend with Marnie Jones, the less I have to feign my interest in her.She may be down, but she’s not out. She’s beautiful, funny, and just the right amount of weird. All she needs is someone to remind her of that.If I weren’t such a screw up, I’d have half a mind to do it myself.

A single mom who's given up on finding love...A single dad who wants to change her mind.After finding out my relationship was a total lie, I packed up my life and teenage daughter for a fresh start in Tyson’s Creek. I planned on focusing on my daughter, nothing more, until I met a stranger determined to derail all my plans.Our first meeting is electric, something that only happens in movies, with more than one reason to keep my distance. However, our meddling friends and daughters make that impossible.Each time we meet, my heart softens and the idea of falling in love isn’t quite so scary. Connor's panty-dropping smile, and the way he dotes on my daughter spell nothing but trouble for the walls around my heart. Making it next to impossible not to fall in love with him.NOTE: This story was previously published as Refuge in 2021. It has since been recovered and titled, reedited, and significant additions have been made to the story. Recommended for mature audiences only due to sensitive subject matter. This book contains the death of a loved one and grief.