A stand-alone holiday romance--book #8 in a complete series (all are stand-alone titles) Cherry Peyton’s aloof, keep-to-herself attitude is about as acceptable in her small town community as a skunk at a tea party. Although she’s well aware that her uncle and his pals are the reputed matchmakers in town, she’s sure her widowed status has given her a pass from their nonsense. However, a chance encounter with a sexy cowboy, a sprig of mistletoe, and a kiss that rocks her world, sends this independent woman rancher running scared, wondering if she’s been had by the matchmakers after all. She’s definitely not interested in a relationship with her very attractive, take-charge neighbor. But when an accident renders her unable to take care of her ranch, she is forced to accept help she does not want—from a man who makes her dream of what she can’t have. Millionaire horse breeder, Clay Callahan has been half in love with Cherry for years, but this tough little beauty has secrets she guards at all costs. She can ride herd with the best of men, is the first one to take in a stray or pitch in rebuilding a neighbor’s barn, but her painful past has her holding everyone at bay. When she’s injured by a bull, he’s determined to move in and care for her, to make her life easier and show her the merits of a second chance at love. After all, it’s Christmastime, the season for miracles. Can he make her believe in a storybook romance? Wanted: Women and babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! A wounded woman and the cowboy determined to save her are about to make the perfect targets for the matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana. From a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes a series all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart.

Wanted: Women and Babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! She’s on the run for her daughter’s life…and her own. Abbe Shea witnesses the mob hit of her fiancé and the killer’s warning is clear: talk and he’ll be back for her two-year old daughter. Abbe flees Las Vegas and makes her way to Shotgun Ridge, Montana…and to the safety of Grant Callahan’s horse ranch. Grant rents Abbe the ranch guest house, but he has his suspicions. She’s sexy and intelligent—and her little girl wins his heart immediately. Still, years as an elite member of the U.S. Special Forces tells him Abbe is hiding something. Then the FBI comes looking for her, and Grant wants the truth. When Abbe admits her connection to Vegas crime boss—and to him—Grant is stunned. Her revelations could destroy his reputation as a breeder of million-dollar horses. Yet right now, all that matters to Grant is protecting Abbe and her daughter. Because if the feds have found her, the mob isn’t far behind… “Mindy Neff weaves a tale with lots of action, twists and surprises. Abbe and Grant are well developed characters put in their places by an all too cute two-year-old with a doll named Lambie-pie. This is a must read.” Amazon Reviewer “Fans of Neff's will enjoy catching up with their favorite characters…new readers are in for a sinful and sexy treat.” Romantic Times Review 4 ½ stars, TOP PICK Single, sexy and soon-to-be wed!

BACHELORS OF SHOTGUN RIDGE – BOOKS 1-3 From a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes a series all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart. Wanted: Women and Babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! Convincing this town’s perfectly happy, commitment-shy bachelor cowboys to say “I do” is going to take some doing. But the four well-meaning old matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana are up for the challenge—with some hilarious and emotional results. Book #1—THE RANCHER’S MAIL-ORDER BRIDE Wyatt Malone had been ambushed! The little boy staring earnestly at him thought Wyatt was his new dad—and the boy’s pregnant mommy claimed to be his bride-to-be. The old matchmakers had gone too far this time and now it was up to Wyatt to tell Hannah Richmond and her adorable son that they’d been had by four well-meaning old cowpokes. Except that when Hannah looked at him like he was the best thing since sliced bread and made him feel like a complete man, Wyatt began to think that maybe the old fellas were right—and that could be dangerous for the whole town! “A story full of heart and humor . . . vulnerable rancher Wyatt Malone will melt readers’ hearts.” –Romantic Time Magazine (4 ½ GOLD MEDAL) TOP PICK and W.I.S.H. award recipient for outstanding hero. Book #2—THE PLAYBOY’S OWN MISS PRIM The Playboy is a daddy! Wild horses couldn’t get wealthy horse breeder Ethan Callahan to settle down…but a bundle of baby could. Especially when the child was his—and was hand delivered by the preacher’s daughter! Good thing a full-grown woman came with the baby, because while Ethan was renowned for his know-how with females, he knew next to nothing about kids. Dora Watkins had specific instructions from her sweet charge’s mama to make certain Ethan would change his ways to care for his own. But the otherwise prim-and-proper Dora also wanted something in return from the playboy—a night in his arms. “With her flair for humor intact, Mindy Neff will once again delight.” –Romantic Times Magazine (4 ½ GOLD MEDAL) TOP PICK. Book #3—THE HORSEMAN’S CONVENIENT WIFE Not in name only . . .? Single father, horse whisperer, Stony Stratton was sure he was safe from the meddling matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge . . . until Eden Williams arrived on his ranch with an outrageous proposal. Eden had only six months to make a baby or forever hold her peace. Stony was just the man for the job. A gentle giant if there ever was one, he embodied all of the good qualities Eden hoped to pass on to her child—and possessed all of the male sex appeal a woman could want. Taking Eden to bed would be Stony’s pleasure, but he wouldn’t do it without taking her down the aisle first. “Stony Stratton is a hero who would make it onto any woman’s wish list . . . Mindy Neff masterfully blends humor with a romance that will melt your heart. What results is sheer delight.” –Romantic Times Magazine (4 ½ GOLD MEDAL) TOP PICK and W.I.S.H. award recipient for outstanding hero.

BACHELORS OF SHOTGUN RIDGE—BOOKS 4-7 From a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes a series all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart. (All of the Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge books can be read as stand alone titles—so no need to worry if you read them out of order) Wanted: Women and Babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! Convincing this town’s perfectly happy, commitment-shy bachelor cowboys to say “I do” is going to take some doing. But the four well-meaning old matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana are up for the challenge—with some hilarious and emotional results. Book #4—CHEYENNE’S LADY He guarded his town with an eagle eye…but even Sheriff Cheyenne Bodine couldn’t save himself from the outrageous Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. Seems they’d “rented” his house to lovely surrogate mom-to-be, Emily Vincent. And while the big city beauty would tempt a saint to live in sin, Cheyenne’s lawman’s oath permitted no such indiscretions. Sending Emily home would protect and serve them both…Though the proud country lawman stole her breath, Emily knew her stay was temporary. Except…when she told Cheyenne that the babies she carried were his orphaned kin, she found herself under house arrest. The bail? Bonds of matrimony. Book #5—THE DOCTOR’S INSTANT FAMILY Kelly Anderson had heard of the notorious Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. She just never dreamed they’d pair her with her new boss, the town’s own sexy, single, cowboy M.D., Chance Hammond. The man was one potent male package with a wicked bedside manner—surely not what the doctor ordered for a widow with two scared little girls and one big secret! But the carefree playboy had his own secret side. For when they had no place to go just days before Christmas, it was Chance who opened his home, Chance whose gentle ways made her daughters smile. She’d prayed for a Christmas miracle—had she instead found a man whose tender care could heal all their broken hearts? Book #6—PREACHER’S IN-NAME-ONLY WIFE Dan Lucas thought he was safe from the matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana. As the preacher, he was supposed to perform weddings, not take part in them! But when beautiful photojournalist Amy Marshall came to him with her plight, he found her offer impossible to refuse. Amy needed to marry Dan to fulfill the terms of her grandfather’s will. However, she hadn’t bargained on becoming an instant wife and mother when Dan unexpectedly received custody of an orphan baby. Brand-new feelings for both had Amy facing a difficult decision. Was she about to let her marriage become real…body and soul? Book #7—SHOTGUN RIDGE She’s on the run for her daughter’s life…and her own. Abbe Shea witnesses the mob hit of her fiancé and the killer’s warning is clear: talk and he’ll be back for her two-year old daughter. Abbe flees Las Vegas and makes her way to Shotgun Ridge, Montana…and to the safety of Grant Callahan’s horse ranch. Grant rents Abbe the ranch guest house, but he has his suspicions. She’s sexy and intelligent—and her little girl wins his heart immediately. Still, years as an elite member of the U.S. Special Forces tells him Abbe is hiding something. Then the FBI comes looking for her, and Grant wants the truth. When Abbe admits her connection to Vegas crime boss—and to him—Grant is stunned. Her revelations could destroy his reputation as a breeder of million-dollar horses. Yet right now, all that matters to Grant is protecting Abbe and her daughter. Because if the feds have found her, the mob isn’t far behind…

Wanted: Women and babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible!A wounded woman and the cowboy determined to save her are about to make the perfect targets for the matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana.Bah, humbug! Wounded, widowed, and wary, Cherry Peyton didn't believe in Christmas miracles. She was going to keep her head down, lights off, and ignore Christmas-again! But when her neighbor Clay Callahan found her injured by her bull, he had the perfect excuse to take over....Suddenly her quiet life was awash with Clay's family and friends bringing over kittens to foster, trees to decorate, ornaments and lights to hang. And if that wasn't bad enough, Clay was staying in her house while she healed! How could any woman concentrate on getting out of bed when a sexy, strong, tender cowboy kept urging her to stay there?The town's matchmakers were all aglee to see the millionaire rancher tending to Cherry. But she couldn't forget the pain from her marriage, and couldn't trust in love again. As the snow came, and the holidays neared, would Shotgun Ridge get another miracle? From a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes a series all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters-both human and animal-who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart.

Wanted: Women and babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! A doctor in her stocking? Kelly Anderson had heard of the notorious Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. She just never dreamed they’d pair her with her new boss, the town’s own sexy, single M.D., Chance Hammond. The man was one potent male package with a wicked bedside manner—surely not what the doctor ordered for a widow with two scared little girls and one big secret! But the carefree playboy had his own secret side. For when they had no place to go just days before Christmas, it was Chance who opened his home, Chance whose gentle ways made her daughters smile. She’d prayed for a Christmas miracle—had she instead found a man whose tender care could heal all their broken hearts? “Delightful reading. A refreshing and honest novel filled with the challenges of betrayal, healing, and compromise . . . Highly recommended! –Cindy Penn, Word Wrap “Ms. Neff has blended family traditions and fantastic characters to create a warm, tender love story . . . complete with passion, charm and everlasting love.” –The Romance Reader Connection 4 plugs—excellent Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge--Book 5--Single, sexy and soon-to-be wed!

Surprised by a Baby Texas Sweethearts Series - Book Two As young girls, they vowed to be best friends forever—a promise they kept through happiness and heartbreak! Now these four Texas Sweethearts are all turning thirty. In spite of busy lives, full-time careers, and an assortment of beloved animals and meddling townsfolk, true love is destined to surprise each one of them in the magical little world of their own hometown. A Texas Sweetheart in trouble with the law? Donetta Presley is a magnet for guys. Sometimes really bad guys. Although she presents an air of confidence, a failed marriage has left her vowing to stay away from serious relationships. Never say never. One impulsive night of passion in the arms of the local lawman rocks her whole world forever. Like it or not, a long-term relationship is about to begin...and it's going to be complicated. To make matters worse, he's her best friend’s brother, an ex-Texas Ranger and a man she's sworn would always be off limits. She’s #1 on his Most Wanted list… Sheriff Storm Carmichael knows what trouble looks like, and the long-legged owner of the town’s hair salon is just that—with a capital T. When the fire marshal red-tags her building for code violations, Storm has the unlucky duty of shutting down Donetta's business and closing her tiny apartment above the salon. He expects all hell to break loose, but he never could have dreamed that his Texas Sweetheart would be having his baby! Now this daddy-to-be is determined to change Donetta's mind about men and marriage and prove to her once and for always that good guys do exist--and he's the one for her! “Highly entertaining with great dialogue, plotting and humor!” —Romantic Times Reviews

From a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes a trio of full-length contemporary romances all about Brides & Babies and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart. Suddenly a Daddy (Secret baby best friends to lovers romance) A Pregnancy and a Proposal (Secret baby second chance at love romance) A Bachelor for the Bride (Runaway bride bad boy romance) Suddenly a Daddy (A True Love Classic: Brides & Babies) You’re going to be a daddy! Wealthy entrepreneur Dylan Montgomery is the kind of man who can take anything on the chin and give as good as he gets in business and in life. But when he finds a note in his tux pocket that says he’s going to be a father, he’s stunned, remembering one impulsive night with the only woman who made him want to give up his bachelor status—his best friend, Whitney Emerson. Fashion designer Whitney knew immediately she’d made a huge mistake sleeping with Dylan, the one man she will not allow herself to have. His friendship is too important to her to jeopardize. After she insists on putting that fateful night behind them, Whitney learns she is carrying his baby. But the timing couldn’t be worse—she can’t bring herself to tell him now that he’s obligated to an upcoming, prearranged marriage that will cement a business merger he’s dreamed about for years. How long can she keep her secret from showing? “Strong, stubborn, lovable, wonderful characters that make for a terrific not-to-be-put-down read.” –Rendezvous “A charmer…absolutely delightful!” –Romantic Times Magazine * * * A Pregnancy and a Proposal (A True Love Classic: Brides & Babies A not so secret baby? Since their impulsive night of passion, widower Flynn O’Grady has visualized countless scenarios of seeing Darcie Moretti again. Never in his wildest dreams did the single dad imagine he would look up during a Daddy Club meeting to see her waddling—er, walking back into his life, pregnant with his child. Darcie knows family is priority number one for Flynn. He’s an honorable man who will insist on marriage. But Darcie wants more than just a “pregnancy proposal.” And she’ll give Flynn four short months to figure out the three little words he need to say. Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award Winner “Neff blends great romance with a deep, serious storyline . . . a truly moving tale.” –Romantic Times Magazine (4 ½ GOLD MEDAL) TOP PICK *** A Bachelor for the Bride (A True Love Classic: Brides & Babies) A botched kidnapping and a runaway bride… Security expert Tanner Caldwell is in the right place at the right time when chaos erupts on the steps of the church. He’s been in love with Jordan Grazer most of his life, even though the debutante is marrying another. But when Jordan is threatened, Tanner whisks the bride away, taking her on the run for her life. Renowned horse trainer Jordan feels safe with her sexy rescuer. In Tanner’s strong arms, she feels full of hope for the first time. There is no secret past, no uncertain future, only a present filled with hand-in-hand walks, sensuous kisses, and long night together. Jordan knows she will have to go home when the mystery kidnapping attempt is cleared up. She is the only one who can save her family from financial disaster—but that means saying goodbye to Tanner and “I do” to another man. “Mindy Neff continues to redefine the parameter of category romance, thus always giving readers a fresh, original and delightful read!” –Romantic Times “Witty, funny story! Splendid!”

Bamboozled Into Going Home Again… When veterinarian Sunny Carmichael left her rural Texas home nearly a decade ago, she vowed never to return to it . . . or to the man who broke her heart. But when a string of mysterious cattle deaths threatens the very fabric of the town she once called home, her meddling, matchmaking mother convinces her she has no choice but to come to Hope Valley's rescue. Will her own heart survive? He has no idea he’s been set up… Cowboy rancher, Jackson Slade never forgot the girl who got away. But he had to put the painful past behind him and move on with his life. Now a widowed, single-father, he is raising his quiet little girl alone on his ranch that is suddenly losing cattle. With his livelihood and life in possible jeopardy, the last person he expects to find nosing around his herd is the very same woman he's tried to forget—Sunny Carmichael. Now what? A second chance at love...? Although this Texas Sweetheart is not home to stay, it isn’t long before the passionate spark that fired their youthful romance quickly blazes into a scorching flame. Now Sunny and Jack have two problems on their hands: a deadly cattle epidemic and their undeniable attraction! Texas Sweethearts series--Book One--Courted by a Cowboy As young girls, they vowed to be best friends forever—a promise they kept through happiness and heartbreak! Now these four Texas Sweethearts are all turning thirty. In spite of busy lives, full-time careers, and an assortment of beloved animals and meddling townsfolk, true love is destined to surprise each one of them in the magical little world of their own hometown. “Mindy Neff weaves a wonderful romance!” —Romantic Times Review What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Award-winning small town romances filed with laughter and emotion; tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind; and secondary characters--both human and animals--who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart.

A botched kidnapping and a runaway bride… Security expert Tanner Caldwell is in the right place at the right time when chaos erupts on the steps of the church. He’s been in love with Jordan Grazer most of his life, even though the debutante is marrying another. But when Jordan is threatened, Tanner whisks the bride away, taking her on the run for her life. Renowned horse trainer Jordan feels safe with her sexy rescuer. In Tanner’s strong arms, she feels full of hope for the first time. There is no secret past, no uncertain future, only a present filled with hand-in-hand walks, sensuous kisses, and long nights together. Jordan knows she will have to go home when the mystery kidnapping attempt is cleared up. She is the only one who can save her family from financial disaster—but that means saying goodbye to Tanner and “I do” to another man. “Mindy Neff continues to redefine the parameter of category romance, thus always giving readers a fresh, original and delightful read!” “Witty, funny story! Splendid!”