Caroline Lee

Dr. Joshua Hardy is at his wit’s end. It's bad enough that his beloved great-aunt is approaching dementia, and is always talking about hearing the fairies, but now she's insisting they want to talk to him too! To a scientist like Joshua, the idea is preposterous…right up until the moment he meets Allison Ravenwing. Allison is proud of the work she does for the laboring mamas of Riston, and she doesn't consider her life lacking. At forty, she's set in her ways and knows what she wants from life: conversations with her little brother, her grandmother's special tea, and the look of wonder on a mother's face as she meets her baby for the first time. But Allison can't deny that sharing conversations, successes, and challenges with Joshua brings a new kind of joy to her heart. As Joshua is struggling with his aunt's revelations, a mysterious something leads a desperate pair of orphans right into his heart, and Joshua and Allison need to make some difficult decisions about their comfortable lives. Do they maintain the status quo, or opt for something truly... Marvelous.

Ex-cop Charley Easton is almost completely sure that she doesn’t miss her old job. Much. OK, maybe a little. But she IS happy running the security detail at River’s End Ranch, because for the first time ever, she’s got her own beat and people relying on her. Which is why the bad boy who’s been hanging around is really rubbing her the wrong way…what’s he doing on the ranch, anyhow? Ex-con Tristan Quarles is perfectly content to keep a low profile, and not screw up the best chance at employment he’s had since he got out. But there’s this feisty little not-a-cop who’s just so easy to tease, and he finds himself thinking about River’s End Ranch more than he probably should. Tristan knows he was locked up for a reason, and that breaking the law is in his blood. But so is loyalty. And when the same crimes begin again—with him as the prime suspect—Tristan and Charley are going to have to figure out where their loyalties lie. To their pasts…or to each other? Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination" ranch and resort in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents. Five bestselling western romance authors have created a world like no other--full of fun outdoor activities, a huge family in need of love, and side characters you will never forget. Join us in a world where our characters learn, laugh and love.

Start with a hot anvil, add a little bit of aloha, a failure of an anxiety pig, a whole lotta Elvis Presley, and what do you get? Christmas at River's End Ranch! Since moving to River’s End Ranch to take over the blacksmith shop, Elvis “Elf” Redfern has been surrounded on all sides by deliriously happy couples in love. And despite his well-earned reputation as a flirt, he’s beyond jealous. He’s ready to find the love of his life—like his sisters have done—and figures that Christmas is just the time to make it happen. Which probably means that he shouldn’t have taken that bet about kissing the first woman he sees, huh? Belle Kalani is used to fending off men; as a former beauty queen, she understands that most only want to spend time with her because of her appearance. But Elf is different; he sees past her beauty to the part of her that’s desperate for friendship. And when he reveals a surprising talent, all bets are off when it comes to True Love and Christmas at River’s End Ranch! Mele Kalikimaka! Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination" ranch and resort in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents.

When your first two loves are books and ice cream (not necessarily in that order!) who has time to fall for something else? Sadie Mayfield has gotten really good at admiring handsome men from afar… After all, it’s not like they’d be interested in her, would they? But when Shawn starts frequenting her ice cream and soda shop at River’s End Ranch, she sets out to become his friend. Shawn McAllister—father, war vet, piano teacher—could use a friend. For years he’s shuffled his daughter Violet from place to place, trying to make ends meet, and hasn’t managed to maintain any sort of relationships. Here at River’s End Ranch he has a chance to settle down, but only if he can win the annual Chamber of Commerce contest on behalf of his new job. But when he finds out that his new best friend has entered her shop in the same contest, he knows that he has a problem. And the even bigger problem is that he’s beginning to suspect being “just friends” with someone as special as Sadie isn’t going to work, either. Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination" ranch and resort in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents. Five bestselling western romance authors have created a world like no other--full of fun outdoor activities, a huge family in need of love, and side characters you will never forget. Join us in a world where our characters learn, laugh and love.

Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination" ranch and resort in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents. When she offers to help plan her older sister's wedding, Dinky Redfern knows that she'll have to pack up everything and move to Idaho temporarily. Luckily, this isn't a big deal, because a) Dinky is able to fit her entire life--including her pet hedgehog--into her beat-up sedan, and b) her sister lives at a beautiful tourist-destination ranch. No hardship at all... until Dinky meets her handsome co-planner, the groom's Best Man.Jace Cunningham is everything that artistic Dinky isn't: stable, responsible, uptight, and mouth-wateringly gorgeous. They're total opposites, and definitely not good for each other. But... as the wedding planning continues, and the two of them are forced to work together, they discover that they might just be good with one another.​Jace might think that Dinky is too impulsive to consider a "forever" together, but he's about to get a lesson in real spontaneity...

Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination ranch and resort" in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents. When Will Weston’s parents give him an ultimatum—one he can’t possibly stomach—he knows what he has to do… He has to man up and ask for help. Spreadsheets give him headaches, and all he wants to do is be out on his beloved river, not stuck behind a desk. He knows there’s no way he can continue to run the River’s End Ranch aquatics program by himself, so he hires a temporary manager; someone to come to the ranch just for the summer and straighten things out. Of course, he never would’ve imagined that a new hire named “Elliot Redfern” could be so… mind-numbingly attractive. Ellie figures that a month on a tourist ranch in Idaho is exactly the sort of summer adventure she needs before going back to her high-stress job in L.A. But this city girl doesn’t count on falling hard for the fresh air, stunning views, and wild fun of River’s End Ranch… not to mention her gorgeous (and completely unsuitable) boss. Too bad there’s no hope for such a mismatched couple. Or is there? Maybe, with a little help from Indy—Will’s remarkable Border Collie—and some of the other Weston siblings, these two can make their own little Happily Ever After! Five bestselling Western romance authors have created a world like no other - full of fun outside activities, a huge family in need of love, and side characters you will never forget. A world where our characters learn, laugh, and love.

As the youngest daughter of a duke and the fiancée of an earl, Lady Althea Lindsay knows all about propriety, decorum, and general haughtiness. More specifically, how to ignore them altogether. With her betrothed’s death (no, really, he was a frightful bore), she’s free to make her own choice of a husband…and she has her sights set on the newly minted Duke of Morningwood, the man who stole her heart all those years ago when his title was merely Boy Next Door.Sebastian Shaw was never meant to inherit the dukedom. He’s undertrained, overworked, and at his wits’ end. The only good thing about this nonsense is it means he’s finally in a position to offer for the hand of his childhood sweetheart. But Althea isn’t leaving things to chance, and a week at the seashore is about to become scandalous. May contain nuts. This novella is laugh-out-loud hilarious, and spicy enough you’re going to need a fan. A basic understanding of 1960s lyrics will also come in handy. You’ve been warned!Originally published in the Get Your Duke On anthology, 2022

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.... Pearl knows she’ll only ever be a whore. Her chance to be anything more was snatched away long ago, and the bitterness has eaten at her for years. What keeps her looking to the future is the opportunity to take care of and protect the other working girls at La Maison des Chats… Well that, and one particular customer who holds her heart, even if he would never consider a life with someone like her. On Christmas Eve, a dozen new brides arrive in Noelle and are forced to take up residence in La Maison. Pearl is happy to be able to offer comfort and support, because the poor things need her help…even if their very presence is a sharp reminder that she can never be one of them. But when the Reverend’s scheme to get the brides married off falls through on only the second day of Christmas, it looks like the town will never be stable enough to entice the railroad spur they all desperately need. So Pearl agrees to a deception that will not only save the town, but bring her what she desperately wants: a marriage—even a pretend one—with the man she loves. Little do they know just how dangerous this deception will turn out to be…

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0747RTWSF.) This prince's Pea won't fit under the mattress...but the truth will!Micah grew up in the Zapato orphanage, and is proud to take over Abuelo Zapato's role of providing for the family--the children that have become his siblings--in Everland's leather-goods shop. Since being scarred in one of his brother-in-law's gunfights, he knows those kids are the only family he'll ever have. And he's at peace with that...until fate--or the Guild of Godmothers--drops two unexpected females in his path.When his old childhood friend Penelope--Pea--shows up just in time to save him from a gruesome death, Micah is smitten. And when he sees her cuddling the new baby orphan, he's in love.But Pea isn't in Everland on a whim; she's there on a mission regarding Micah's past, and refuses to tell him the truth. That secret is going to tear them apart, unless they get some help from a particularly dopey Godmother.And that's when everything goes wrong... The Everland series has a Heat Level of 1/5 (suitable for all audiences, with some harsh language)#HistoryWithHeart

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B018L4LX66.) Small-town girl Annie Murray is excited about the adventure of a grand coming-out season in New York City over the holidays, but it doesn’t take long to realize that the offer isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Annie is deaf, and has spent years changing herself—how she communicates—to fit in with “proper” society. She’s even learned to speak, for goodness’ sake! But the only thing these people seem to care about is how different she sounds, and it’s darned galling to know that she is still not acceptable. In fact, the only person in New York who tries to make her feel comfortable at all is Dr. Reginald Carderock. Reggie knows what it’s like to feel like you don’t belong someplace. He was born and raised among the Fifth Avenue elite, but is only barely tolerated these days. His friends and family don’t understand how he can spend all of his time treating the city’s poor at his clinic, or what he could possibly see in his brother’s little deaf student. But the more time he spends in Annie’s company, the more intrigued he is by her strength, determination, and compassion. Just when the two of them figure they’ve reached an understanding, they get the worst possible news from Annie’s family in Cheyenne. Now they’re stuck together in a mad dash across the country, dreading what they’ll find at the end. It’s a crummy way to spend Christmas Eve, and Reggie knows that he might lose her forever when they reach their destination. He’ll need to figure out a way to show her that he can see her for who she truly is. Which is good, because all she wants for Christmas is for him to hear the words she’s not saying. Heat level: 1.5 out of 5

They need each other to survive... but their families need a reason to celebrate.Ash Barker and his brother had just about built their ranch into a success when he busted his arm trying to tame a particularly nasty mustang. Now they’re headed into Cheyenne’s harsh winter with fewer hands and a very real danger of failure. They need someone else—anyone else—out there with them, to make it through this season. Molly Murray’s dream of owning her own bakery went up in flames with the Great Chicago Fire. She’s been supporting her younger sisters for the last four years, and it seems like the Cheyenne wilderness might be her last chance to give them all a real home. But no one will hire her... until she meets the intimidatingly masculine, incredibly handsome, and very desperate Ash Barker. Can their unique families blend in time to celebrate their first real Cheyenne Christmas?***************************Fall in love with the series that reviewers are calling "heartwarming", "realistically sweet" and full of "lovable characters"... fall in love with The Sweet Cheyenne QuartetHeat Level: 1 out of 5 (very sweet)Suitable for all audiences

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01C85DOQG.) Forget glass slippers… this time she’s wearing cowboy boots!Ella has grown used to the casual cruelty of her stepsisters, the complete control her wicked stepfather exerts, and the exasperating way the birds and the mice keep bothering her while she’s trying to do her (extensive) daily chores. But with the big July Fourth celebration coming up in Everland, she’s determined to make her sisters the prettiest dresses possible so that they’ll finally get married and move out of her life. But she doesn’t count on a chance meeting with a handsome shopkeeper…Having lost a leg at Gettysburg, Ian Crowne knows that he’s no princely catch. He’s got his store and his dogs, so he’s satisfied…until the day when an enigmatic stranger captures his imagination and his heart. Now they’re both dreaming of each other and wishing on stars, and the celebration is only days away...Heat Level: 0/5 (suitable for all audiences)

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00Q9QAF9A.) Since being made a full partner in his brother's ranch, Nate Barker has grown into a savvy businessman, despite the savage taint of his Indian blood. But that success hasn't eased the emptiness he's felt since his best friend and childhood sweetheart Wendy left him to follow her dreams of becoming an author. It's been almost four years since he last saw her, and he hasn't been able to move on with his life. Now he's determined to follow Wendy to St. Louis, and figure out if she ever loved him the way he loved--and still loves--her. Wendy Murray thinks she knows all about True Love; after all, she is a successful romance novelist. But life in the big city is more complicated than she expected, and now she has a terrible secret... A secret that's kept her from going home to Nate. But when he shows up on her doorstep only a few days before Christmas, she knows that she can't hide any longer.She might know all there is to know about writing romances, but Nate is determined to teach Wendy that "Happily Ever After" isn't just a phrase out of one of her books. Things can never go back to the way they were... but with a little magic of the Christmas season, maybe they can be even better. Heat Level: 1.5 out of 5 (sweet)Suitable for all audiences

This year, Christmas is coming by dog sled!  Nine months ago, Mack Holmes' dreams of another Iditarod win--and a legacy which would insure his kennels' success--drowned under a frozen river with half of his team. The pain of learning to walk again with a prosthetic leg was nothing compared to the weight of the guilt that's been eating him since the accident, and he's hidden himself in a secluded mountain cabin at River's End Ranch.Marybeth Weston is a catastrophic insurance adjuster with Catastrophic Anxiety, who is frighteningly close to a breakdown when she returns to her family's ranch for a holiday break. Learning a champion musher is playing recluse in her family's mountains, she leaps at the chance to deliver supplies to him...little realizing a blizzard would trap her in the primitive cabin with Scowly McGrinch himself.But maybe this slower pace of life--returning to the Christmases of yesteryear--is exactly what Marybeth needs to calm her troubled soul. And maybe Mack is finally going to realize he can't keep hiding from his future forever...*Snort* And maybe reindeer can fly.

Have you missed the couples from River’s End Ranch? Want to know what they’ve been up to since they got their happily ever after? Here are some little episodes to show you what they’re doing this holiday season and how their lives have changed since falling in love. These shorts feature Allison and Joshua, Charley and Tristan, Belle and Elf, Dink and Jace, Ellie and Will, and Sadie and Shawn. These are not complete stories, and are only meant to “catch you up” on where these couples are at Christmas of 2017. Merry Christmas!

Cait Quinn has never understood how some people can do the same thing day in and day out. Doesn’t that get boring? Same thing with dating: How is it possible to date the same guy for months if he’s just going to be…well, the same guy? Of course, it’s not like she’s looking for a guy to date; she’s got all her many (varied) jobs on the ranch to keep her busy, and she’s saving up for her dream adventure. Archibald St. John is Hollywood’s foremost method actor, and that means he spends his life becoming other men. It’s what he’s famous for, and it’s why he’s come to the ranch; he needs to find someone to teach him to become his latest character…and Cait, with her detailed knowledge of diverse outdoor adventure activities, is just the person he needs. In fact, with Archie’s ability to change who he is, they seem perfect for each other. But one outdoor adventure too many is going to remind them that Archie has responsibilities he can’t just walk away from…

This Fourth of July, there's all sorts of fireworks at River's End Ranch!   A year ago, Jackie Novak looked into the eyes of her infant daughter and made the decision to run. She's spent months hiding at River's End Ranch, hoping and praying her violent ex won't track them down. There's certainly no space for romance in her life, not with sweet little Kalli Jo taking up all her love and attention.But someone surprising is waiting for her to notice him.Cooper Weston might be an all-American sweetheart, but he's had a crush on Jackie since he came back to the ranch to work near his family. She thinks they're just friends, but with a little effort on his part, he should be able to convince Jackie she's worthy of a real man's love.With the Fourth of July celebrations heating up, it's looking like little Kalli might get a new stepdad... Until an unpleasant surprise threatens to ruin everything. 

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B07JR78GGL.) Widow Abigail Hembree’s entire world has been the Wigg School and Foundling Home. She and her precious children have found a home there, safe from the evils of men, as she taught and nurtured the orphans who shared their lives. But Madam Wigg has made her an offer she can’t refuse, and it comes with a terrifying stipulation: become a mail-order bride—put her future in a man’s hands once more—and she’ll be able to have her own school. A year ago, Matthias Blake lay bleeding to death in the dirt outside of Black Aces, Montana, and came to a realization: more than anything, he wanted a wife and children. Now that he’s recovered and built his business into a success, a mail-order bride could take care of both of those dreams. But he didn’t plan on a wife who has a good reason to be afraid of men, or a son who wants nothing to do with Matthias’s beloved business. When matters conspire—in the form of the mysterious Mr. King, who owns most of the town—to keep Abigail from opening her school, she is dangerously close to having to give up her dream. And while Matthias knows he’s willing to change his own dream to save hers, it all relies on Abigail. Can she learn to trust her new husband, or will the ghosts of her past overcome whatever chance she and Matthias have at a happily ever after? Heat level 1.5/5

Nick Norego likes being a computer nerd. He likes the careful routine of his day, and the fact he doesn’t have to interact much with people. He even likes that he works someplace as beautiful as River’s End Ranch, where he’s surrounded by gorgeous mountain views without having to actually, you know, step foot in nature. Okie Pucklin came to River’s End Ranch to paint that nature, and to find Bigfoot. Nick’s website insists this is where Bigfoot lives…but how come Nick is so secretive about that site? And how can someone who is surrounded by such majestic mountains be content to just sit in his office and look at them? As Nick’s new friend turns into something more, he realizes he needs to find a way to convince Okie to stay. If that means going on a Bigfoot hunt, so be it…because they’re both keeping secrets, and this might be the only way to discover the truth!

Brandon Chin is one lucky man. He's got an awesome job working with the production company putting together the new TV show at River's End Ranch, and he owes his sense of surety to the way his Chinese grandparents raised him. He's even ready to take his grandmother's advice and look for love...even though she says it'll happen when he least expects it.Such as over lunch at the tiny Chinese restaurant in Riston.The Golden Palace is failing, despite Lin Dryden's best efforts. Apparently the people of Riston are bored with the menu after all these years, and it's up to Lin and her mentor Mr. Lee--the owner--to come up with a way to save the restaurant. Luckily, the lunar New Year is approaching, and that's the best time to make a new beginning, assuming Lin can talk the intriguing Brandon into helping her.Between cooking for Valentine's Day and cooking for Chinese New Year, plus handling some emergencies that pop up, these two learn what real teamwork is about. But is it enough to save the restaurant? And can someone whose license plate says "4CHIN8" possibly consider giving up the lucky life he's known to find some fortune of his own at River's End Ranch?Gung Hay Fat Choy!

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B071DCZ1C9.) She's determined to make a splash in his world... but what will she have to give up in the bargain? As a performer in a traveling Gypsy freak show, Marina has seen her share of the world. Secretly, she’d give anything to settle down in a nice little town, in a nice little house, with nice little neighbors. And, perhaps, a very nice not-so-little man. So when Skipper King surprises her by seeing past her bizarre appearance, and charming her with his stories and jokes, Marina begins to hope that he—and Everland, WY—could be part of her future. Desperate to sail once more, Skip has found the only place in the world where he can truly be himself. It’s only a matter of days until his new boat is complete, and he’ll be whole again. He’s not interested in being distracted by Neptune’s Collections of Wonders…until he sees the intriguing opening act. The Girl With The Fish’s Tail is fierce, graceful, exotic, and utterly fascinating, and not just because Skip is a former sailor. The more time he spends with his new mermaid friend, the more charmed he is. The troupe’s famed fortune teller offers Marina a deal: she can live in Skipper’s world, but she’ll have to give up something in the bargain. Something so precious, Marina won’t realize its value until it’s too late. Is gaining her dreams worth the price? The Everland series has a Heat Level of 1/5 (suitable for all audiences) #HistoryWithHeart

In honor of Mother's Day in the US, here's a 10,000-word collection of three short stories for fans of Caroline Lee's Sweet Cheyenne Quartet. These stories are meant to be read after the rest of the Quartet. Christmas Wishes: Molly struggles with her toddler's feelings towards his new baby brother and her sister's decision to leave for St. Louis. Meanwhile, she's determined to create the perfect Christmas for all of them... but can Mothers really do everything?[Note: this story has appeared in publication in the Christmas Caring Anthology of 2015]Spring Fever: Wendy aches to become a mother, but their efforts have ended in heartbreak so far. Is there anything Nate can say to convince her that it isn't either of their faults, so that he can enjoy the spring with his wife?Summer Lovin': Tess knows she still has a month to go in this pregnancy, so when the contractions start, she doesn't want to alarm her precious family. But with Cam's love and support, she'll learn that to appreciate God's blessings she needs to first go through Hell. ***************************Heat Level: 0 out of 5 References to infertility and childbirth

An alternate cover edition can be found here. When Cam MacLeod is attacked by a half-starved exotic beauty defending her son on the high Wyoming plains, he's understandably intrigued. And the more he learns about Tess, the more he begins to hope that he's found his chance at a ready-made family. He even manages to talk her into marrying him. As the weeks turn to months, and he realizes how well they fit together, he knows that he’s secured his Happily Ever After… Except for one small detail: Tess refuses to give him her love. If he can convince her that they were made for each other before the end of November, he'll have a reason to be truly thankful.

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KKUUJ24.) A desperate debutante declares her independence from the expected...Circumstances dictate that Serena Selkirk must choose between two very different men for a her coarsely handsome rancher neighbor, and a sophisticated and urbane Cheyenne schoolteacher. Cam MacLeod and Sebastian Carderock embody opposing aspects of success in Wyoming, but both types of men are necessary for the Territory to become a state. And while Wyoming’s future hangs in the balance, so does Serena’s. She’ll have to decide between pragmatism and her dreams, but only one man will be able to make her truly happy. It will take a Fourth-of-July showdown for Serena to realize what her heart—and her future—really desires. Heat 0 out of 5, Suitable for all audiences. While all books in the Sweet Cheyenne Quartet can be read alone (in no particular order), this book features secondary characters that you fell in love with in A Cheyenne Christmas.

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01LY3LXT2.) Lucky for this sleeping beauty, her hero has the recipe for True Love! Briar Rose Jorgenson has always been much more comfortable with her best friend’s family than her own. Her mother and grandmother pull her in opposite directions, demanding her attention to “proper” pursuits… when all she wants to do is bake. Well, that and spend time with Everland’s newest resident, scrumptious Gordon MacKinnon. Now that Gordon has made a home for himself in the quaint western town of Everland, he’s working hard at fulfilling his dream of owning a restaurant. Plagued by memories of a childhood of crime on the streets of Edinburgh and a decade of servitude, Gordon’s determined to create something special for his neighbors in Everland. And he knows just the woman he wants to share in his dream: Briar, the sweet temptress who puts the icing on his cake. But when Briar’s family starts making decisions about her future, Gordon’s dash of despair turns into a heaping spoonful of desperation. It will take an unlikely—almost fairy tale!—solution to make sure that these two have a chance at their succulent Happily Ever After. The Everland series has a Heat Level of 1/5 (suitable for all audiences)

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01JPEZV2S.) A wounded bear is more than he seems... even during an Everland Christmas!Shy Rose dreams of wild adventures-- gunfights and moonlit chase scenes--and the day when she can sell her novels to make enough to support her family. But her writing reflects her lack of experience, and she's determined to find a way to learn about the grittier side of life. So when a wounded outlaw shows up in her barn two weeks before Christmas, the opportunity is too good to pass up. While she nurses him, Rose can learn from his escapades... but how long will she remain unaffected by his dangerous good looks?US Marshall Barrett "Bear" Faulker might look like a dangerous bandit, but he can't give away his real identity until he knows that the gang who attacked him is behind bars. He needs to keep his distance from his beautiful young savior, but her winning smile and her probing questions about his life and missions makes him defenseless against her charms. And when the gang decides that Everland's Christmas celebrations are an easy target, Bear realizes that he'll do just about anything to save the woman he's come to love.Heat Level: 0/5 (suitable for all audiences)

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01J6A46NQ.) When a handsome stranger arrives trying to solve a fifteen-year-old mystery, even the most over-protected heroine knows how to let down her hair. Zelle Carpenter loves her parents. She really, really does. It’s just that they’re soooooo obsessed with keeping her safe that she feels like she’s been locked in a tower half the time. There’s no chance to go out and have fun, without resorting to a little trickery with her best friend, and there’s no chance to meet boys. The only boys she knows are the always-on-their-best-behavior cowboys at Church, and who wants to practice kissing with them? Duke Dmitri Volkov is stuck in this backwater American town for one reason only; to solve the fifteen-year-old mystery about a lost princess that his father shared on his death-bed. But he’s not going to pass up the opportunity to kiss a pretty girl, especially if that pretty girl has the most beguiling green eyes and taste for adventure. Despite his best efforts, he’s quickly falling for this quaint town and its welcoming citizens. The only thing left is to solve his father’s mystery, so that he can start his Happily Ever After. But Dmitri doesn’t realize that finding the lost princess from his past will strip away any chance of future happiness in Everland. [Note: This story is the sequel to THE STEPMOTHER. Both can be read independently, but a reader might enjoy RAPUNZELLE more if s/he has read the other first.] Heat Level: 1/5 (suitable for most audiences)

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01DJZ7G5E.) She’s gone over the river and through the woods, but who will protect her from the Big Bad Wolf? Rojita is in trouble; all she needs to do is get to her grandmother in Everland, but she’s being chased by El Lobo, one of the West’s most notorious gunslingers. It isn’t until she’s thrown herself head-long into danger that she realizes the old adage about frying pans and fires applies. She’s in desperate need of a protector, and hires the first man who comes along to get her safely to Everland. Bounty hunter Hank Cutter is more than ready to retire to a lonely little cabin in Arizona, to hang up his gun and find peace. He’ll begrudgingly help the reckless young woman get to the nearest train station, because he figures she’d get into even more trouble on her own. But when El Lobo struts back into his life—Hank still has the scars from their last encounter—he knows that he can’t leave Rojita at the gunslinger’s mercy. Maybe he’s nobler than he’d thought, because he’s soon setting a trap to save the lovely, impetuous Red. The only problem is that she’s still keeping a secret that could destroy his trust. The Brides of Everland, Ever After Step into Everland, Wyoming, where the people on the street are more than what they appear, and there’s just a hint of magic in the air. From evil villains to mysterious godmothers, handsome cowboys to hidden princesses… welcome to Everland, Ever After. Heat Level: 1/5 (some spicy language)

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01DL9M1OO.) A faded matron and a blinded musician... but which is the Beauty and which is the Beast?Twice-widowed Arabella Mayor has made a place for herself and her son in Everland, selling and lending her beloved books to other bibliophiles in the sweet town. But she’s running out of money, and ten-year-old Eddie is giving her fits, and their future is uncertain. Re-marriage might have once been an option, but Arabella knows she’s past her prime, and isn’t the Beauty she used to be. And as her beauty faded, so did her worth...didn't it?World-renown violinist Vincenzo Bellini is at ease with his carefully cultivated reputation of a beastly recluse. After all, the fewer people looking at his hideous scars, the better. Ready to retire, he’s trying to hide in Everland, but doesn’t count on the townsfolk being so curious… especially a particular bookseller who reminds him of the life he abandoned long ago. Can he teach her that worth isn't tied to their appearances, or will he have to abandon his plans for a future here in Everland?

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01IRU6RI8.) Between the witch and the rescue, the lost princess had two loving parents… This is their Happily Ever After. There’s a Guild of Godmothers in Everland, Wyoming, and they’re prepared to meddle. They can’t stand the thought of handsome, newly arrived Doctor Jack Carpenter raising his precious little daughter all by himself, and they’re determined to find him a suitable wife. Luckily, they know just how to do it: take out an advertisement in a Mail-Order Bride catalog, and make sure that the perfect candidate sees it. Too bad they didn’t mention the plan to Jack first. Meri Almassy is desperate for two things: to marry a doctor, and to get away from the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, which is full of…bad memories. As a respectable doctor’s wife in the quaint-sounding town of Everland, she’ll be free to practice her own medicine, helping the women and children in the area. It’s an ideal solution, and she happily heads west to become Mrs. Jack Carpenter. But “Jack Carpenter” isn’t really his name, and he’s got a background no gently-bred young woman should know about. Jack is fighting his own past and he’s determined to protect his daughter and his heart—at all costs. Are Meri’s dreams of a medical partnership and a Happily Ever After with her new family going to be more than this skittish father can handle? Heat Level: 1/5 (suitable for most audiences)

They haven’t quite managed to tame her wild streak. It is to be The Match of the Season. At least, that’s what Lady Carlotta Merritt, sister to the cool and aloof Duke of Cashingham, has been told repeatedly by her mother. The Dowager is beyond thrilled about her daughter’s engagement to Society’s most eligible bachelor, Lord What’s-His-Face. Carlotta, on the other hand, would much rather be gallivanting around her brother’s Yorkshire estate, falling out of trees or fishing in the streams or reading one of her naughty books in the shade on a summer day. But her mother has made it very clear that she’s to behave herself, as befitting the sister of a duke, and Carlotta has been trying, honest. But when Mother is called up to Scotland, she invites Carlotta and her fiancé to follow…sans chaperone. That’s when her brother volunteers his own brother-in-law—the illegitimate Scotsman with a charming grin, a wicked reputation, and battered hands which make Carlotta think all sorts of wicked thoughts—to tag along. And he knows all the best ways to be wild. Keith Oliphant knows exactly who he is; the natural-born son of an earl, a close friend to the laird of his clan, and the best damned bare-knuckled boxer in all of England and Scotland combined. These hands of his have done things most men can only imagine, and now they face their biggest challenge yet; holding the safety of a duke’s sister, one whose smile and love of adventure make him yearn for things he can’t have. Especially since she’s engaged to the complete clot-heid who is sitting between them in the coach. Aye, this journey to Scotland will be a difficult one, despite the opulence of traveling with a duke’s sister. Between his impossible desires, Lord What’s-His-Face the fiancé, and Carlotta’s own wild streak, Keith suspects he’s facing his biggest challenge yet: when he delivers Carlotta to the duke, will she still be a virgin? Warning: There’s naughty bits. A lot of them. And probably some ridiculously contrived accidents to get the pair of them together sans clothes. And of course, plenty of inappropriate jokes and eye-rollingly bad puns. Get ready for another hilarious Victorian RomCom, with all the best laughs you’ve come to expect from Caroline Lee!

He’s a rake, a rogue, and a charmer…until one mission changes it all. As one of the King’s Hunters—an elite group of Highland lawmen charged with keeping the peace—Barclay is used to lasses throwing themselves at him, despite the helmet he wears on all missions. He doesn’t mind the attention in the least…until he’s assigned to track down the runaway daughter of one of His Majesty’s supporters, and meets a woman who shouldn't be charmed. Lady Grace MacDonald is determined not to marry the man her father has chosen for her. She may look fragile and sweet, but she has reserves of strength Barclay is about to discover. Right after he pulls her out of the bog she’s landed in. Nay, not a metaphor; an actual bog has just stolen her left shoe! Grace might be livid the mysterious, helmed Hunter is planning to return her home, but she still has a few more days to savor her freedom…and Barclay is just the one to teach her about the world. The problem? For the first time ever, Barclay is uncertain he should be seducing a lady like her! But why, even when he’s dragging her back to marry another man, does she make him feel like a hero? Utterly ridiculous! Another fun start to a spicy, laugh-out-loud medieval series from USA Today Bestseller Caroline Lee!

The whispers say he’s a demon, but now he owns her… It is vital Lady Georgia Stoughton finds a way to pay her father’s debt, but the cursed man who owns it refuses her money. So when she offers herself in repayment, the devil with the body of an angel calls her bluff…and signs the contract. Now she belongs to him, body and soul, until the last hour of December. Lord Edymion, Demon Hayle, wants two things in his life: seclusion, and revenge on the man who scarred him so horribly, making him unfit for Society. The first is going perfectly fine until a brash beauty pushes her way into his life, and before he can kick her out the door, offers the second. Lady Georgia’s father is the key to his revenge, but this contract is so much sweeter: the use of Georgia’s body, whenever and however he wants her, for the next month. It's going to be a Hayle of a holiday season. Georgia can’t regret the arrangement that made her Demon’s, not when she has free run of his castle, library, and neglected rose garden. And as she becomes addicted to the pleasure he shows her in the bedroom (and study, and conservatory, and once up against the wall in the linen closet), she begins to doubt her own plans. Then comes the letter with the announcement Demon has just unexpectedly become a duke. Well, blast. Is he ready for London? It’s up to Georgia now, but as the end of December looms nearer, Demon’s revenge is slipping from his grasp…