Claire McEwen

What she planned…or what she wants?

Samantha Rylant's life is coming together as planned–promising career, awesome friends, perfect boyfriend. Then she inherits her grandmother's ranch and sweet childhood memories come rushing back to her. Now this city girl is torn, wondering where she truly belongs. And the gorgeous cowboy down the lane is only complicating matters!

Jack Baron and his handsome, aggravating self is around every corner offering a helping hand, sharing his unwanted opinions, and in general messing with Sam's heart. The logical thing to do is to sell the ranch and return to San Francisco. But maybe this is one decision that requires the heart, not the head….

Her passion for her job...could cost him everything.

Ex-rodeo champion Jace Hendricks has six weeks to turn his rundown ranch around or he could lose custody of his nieces and nephew. But biologist Vivan Reed has to survey his land first – and she won’t be rushed. Vivian’s optimism and wonder start to win over the kids...and even Jace. But with all that’s at stake, can he risk getting any more involved with Vivian?

About that night...

Benson, CA, represents all that Tess Cole doesn't want. So she intends to keep her business trip there brief. Too bad her plan to quickly change the mayor's mind about some planning issues dissolves the moment she recognises him! That one night with Slaid Jacobs remains a personal favourite for Tess — and for him, too, it seems.

Even though he's gorgeous hot, it's clear to Tess that the single dad wants a commitment — something she avoids. It's also clear Slaid is bent on convincing her they can build a future out of their passionate past. And that's a very tempting offer…

Back in the saddle again… 

Tyler Ellis catches Kit Hayes completely off guard when he swaggers back home and into the bar she manages. Since high school, he's been a champion rodeo star…a notorious playboy…and now, apparently, a bar owner. She accepts his offer of a hefty bonus and helps him transform the place because she's desperate to escape their tiny town in the Sierras. She doesn't expect him to work this hard beside her.

Where's the cocky cowboy he's supposed to be? Instead she discovers he's still the sweet, genuine young man she once knew. And so much more…including a threat to the adventurous life she craves.

His first taste of freedom was only the beginning… 

Arch Hoffman has paid for his crimes. All he wants is to come home to rural California and start over. He's not looking to be a hero when he rescues a wedding cake from hitting the dirt at the ranch next door. But culinary artist Mandy Allen's irresistible smile makes him glad to save the day–and thankful that they're neighbors. 

Mandy's just the distraction Arch needs. Her sweet voice quiets the memories that threaten his chance to be a better man, and he's determined to help her confront her fears. But the past is its own prison, and even love might not be enough to set them free.

Does he dare to follow her lead?

Ballroom dancer Jenna Stevens is done with all things romance. It's so much more satisfying to focus on her career. That is, until she meets Sandro Salazar–a handsome, brooding small–town chef and sometimes rancher. Jenna is drawn to him immediately, but there's no way Sandro could fit into her fast–paced, urban life.

Still, as she gets to know this reformed bad boy, she begins to wonder if maybe their two worlds can merge. One thing's for certain–Jenna will have to take the lead if she has any hope of Sandro seeing what's possible for both of them…together.

This is one reunion both of them could do without 

This is the chance she's been waiting for to prove she can run her family's ranch. And despite her many doubters, Lori Allen knows she's doing a good job. Until the man who once broke her heart–Wade Hoffman–runs her well dry! And it turns out he's got as much to prove as she does. After serving his country, Wade's back to rebuild his family's reputation and win his battle with PTSD. 

With so much to lose, neither can afford to give in to temptation. But to succeed they must let go of old heartache and face up to bringing out each other's worst, along with the best. And what doesn't kill them…

The cowboy next door!

Maya Burton knows she's the last person rancher Caleb Dunne wants to see. After all, she survived the crash that killed his sister, and then left town. Now she has to convince the stubborn cowboy that she can help him save his ranch. But once she earns his trust – and his heart – will she be able to walk away?

This wild stallion can't be tamed

Todd Williams is still the naïve idealist he was in college. Only now he's endangering lives — Nora Hoffman's to be exact. Nora hasn't seen Todd since he decided that saving the rainforest was more important than their relationship. Until the night she's nearly crushed by the stampede he causes. Now Todd is determined to make amends, for everything.

She may not agree with his methods but even Nora can't deny the importance of his fight to save the wild horses. With the attraction between them still sizzling and the fate of the horses in the balance, Nora must decide just how much she's willing to risk.