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    Release Date: May 11, 2021 A single dad, workplace, small-town romance Cover designer: Outlined with Love Designs Cover photographer: FuriousFotog Cover model: Cody Smith/Comedic Cody   After surviving a messy divorce, Dr. Connor Wallen prefers being married to his job. Helping animals is the perfect distraction from his crazy life as a single dad, but he finds it difficult to concentrate when an attractive woman fresh from veterinary school joins his practice. Getting involved with someone who works for him would only lead to disaster. He tries to ignore her but their chemistry is undeniable. Dr. Elizabeth Bishop can’t stand her boss or how he treats her, but there aren’t many job options in small-town Texas. No matter what she does, it’s never good enough for him, but she keeps trying to impress him anyway. Studying and working so much over the years has destroyed her dating life, so she stopped trying. She’ll never admit she’s attracted to him and denies it ...

  Once Upon a Mail Order Bride by Linda Broday My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loved getting to visit Hope's Crossing again. Ridge and Addie took me by surprise. Their story was so engrossing and I hated having to put it down. Things are never boring in this story. If you like some action with your romance then pick up this book. This whole series is worth a read. Ridge Steele is a former preacher who is accused of crimes he didn't commit. Forced to give up everything he's known, he now lives among his outlaw family. Now he awaits the arrival of his mail-order bride. They've exchanged letters and when he finally meets her he immediately finally the need to protect her. When Addie learned Ridge was an ex-preacher she almost called the whole thing off. Having grown up with a religious father/preacher who used his position to control their entire small town, she's wary to trust her new husband. Addie knows she must share parts of her painful past with her husband in order...

  Release Date: October 13 Bull riding is all Gavin’s known for years, but when it’s time to retire, he can’t let go of the reckless lifestyle. He finds a job that brings him to a small-town Texas ranch and face-to-face with the woman who snuck out after their one-night stand. She can pretend she’s over him, but he’s not letting her go that easily.   Maize Bishop spends her days cooking and baking for her family’s bed and breakfast. The last thing she has time for is a relationship, especially when there are no single men within a hundred-mile radius. When a mysterious newcomer flirts with her over drinks, she gives in to his mesmerizing green eyes and goes home with him. Now that he works for her family’s ranch, she’ll avoid him at all costs. There are only so many places to hide, and keeping her distance is easier said than done. After months of giving her space, Gavin’s tired of waiting for Maize to admit what he knows they both want—a secon...

A Cowboy State of Mind by Jennie Marts My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love, love, loved this book, so much that I had a hard time putting it down. It helped that I had a soft spot for these two characters when I was introduced to them in Logan's book, Wish Upon a Cowboy. And maybe I love a grumpy cowboy too. This picks up months after that encounter.  Zane Taylor is a scarred loner with a gift for helping horses. He's heading into town when he spots Bryn Callahan's car on the side of the road and no Bryn insight. When he spots her up ahead, gives her a lift to the diner. They rescue a horse together and before she knows it Bryn is setting up an animal rescue on her farm, with a little help from Zane. As they spend more time together, Zane' s insecurities start to creep in. She deserves a good man. And he's sure it not him. There are moments that are sad and heartbreaking. Like learning about Zane's childhood and the guilt he carries over a girlfriend's deat...

Bull riding is all Gavin’s known for years, but when it’s time to retire, he can’t let go of the reckless lifestyle. He finds a job that brings him to a small-town Texas ranch and face-to-face with the woman who snuck out after their one-night stand. She can pretend she’s over him, but he’s not letting her go that easily. Maize Bishop spends her days cooking and baking for her family’s bed and breakfast. The last thing she has time for is a relationship, especially when there are no single men within a hundred-mile radius. When a mysterious newcomer flirts with her over drinks, she gives in to his mesmerizing green eyes and goes home with him. Now that he works for her family’s ranch, she’ll avoid him at all costs. There are only so many places to hide, and keeping her distance is easier said than done. After months of giving her space, Gavin’s tired of waiting for Maize to admit what he knows they both want—a second round between the sheets. It may only...

First Kiss with a Cowboy by Sara  Richardson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jane Harding is heading home for her best friends wedding. She was not expecting Toby Garrett to be there. The first boy she kissed, the inspiration for the hero in the romance novel she wrote. He annoys her and now they have to spend time together as they help their best friends prepare for their wedding. They both have suffered loss and it's kept jane from really living. The loss of her father keeps her from seeking out adventure and that Toby has a rodeo career keeps her from wanting to give her heart to the man who has been her crush since high school. I love cowboy romances! I like small-town romances as well and the fact that they have to work together means Jane gets to see that Toby is not what she assumed he was. Thanks to Forever for providing a copy of this book. View all my reviews Pick up a copy today~ Amazon Barnes and Noble Google xo Alicia

Release Date: April 21 Settling down and starting a family is something Diesel has considered, regardless of his one-night stand reputation. However, he just might be single forever since who he wants is off-limits—his best friend’s little sister. He’s been in love with her for years, but betraying his friendship could ruin everything. Rowan Bishop is over men, especially after finding out her boyfriend cheated and left her heartbroken. After graduating from college, she’s back home and has to face the one guy who purposely gets under her skin—her older brother’s best friend. She hates that she’s attracted to him, but she’s willing to fight for who she wants. Spending time together is a bad idea, but neither can deny the chemistry sizzling between them. Late night talks turn into spontaneous adventures and just when Rowan’s willing to admit how she truly feels, Diesel’s past catches up with him and ...