While most of Maria, New Mexico is getting into the holiday spirit, coyote shifter Diana Shapely has more pressing concerns. For one thing, the due date of her twin niece and nephew is rapidly approaching and she needs to find them the absolute perfect welcome-to-the-world gifts. For another, the girlfriend she ghosted a year ago just showed up out of the blue. Lanie Chappell is a tough cookie who knows how to take “no” for an answer, but she also knows there’s something off about Diana’s rambling rationale for dumping her. Diana claimed she merely wanted to protect human Lanie from the dangerous world of shapeshifters, but Lanie had never asked to be coddled. She didn’t spend more than a decade in the Army hiding from challenges. Furthermore, if there’s anyone who needs her back watched, it’s Diana. The truth is that Diana was terrified that Lanie would realize Diana didn’t stack up. After being told all her life that she’d never make anything of herself, Diana decided that she’d rather cut her losses than be the one who gets left. Steady Lanie is the soothing counterbalance to Diana’s wilder spirit and the champion she’s always wanted. But if Diana can’t shake off the deep-seated insults of the past, she’ll never be able to claim the mate she deserves. This story is a stand-alone romance set in the Masters of Maria series. It can be read on its own.

Becoming the new alpha of Maria’s chaotic pack is coyote shifter Blue Shapely’s long-awaited chance to be his own man. Unfortunately, the pack’s hapless patron can’t help but thwart him at every turn. After being magically attached to the Coyote group for more than a century, Willa Matheson has a soft spot for them—even the dangerous ones threatening to expose them to humans. She may have hired Blue to rein in the pack, but the two constantly disagree on strategy. She’s afraid to ruffle feathers, but take-charge Blue will do whatever it takes to get his Coyotes in line. And to complicate things even more: all signs point to the anxious demigoddess being his mate. Developing a tenderness for Willa will be an obstacle to Blue’s determination to be as ruthless as he needs to be, but if the duo can’t find a way to retract their claws, and soon, it may be too late to protect the pack’s secret—and their own hearts.

One look into his piercing blue eyes, and I knew there was no way I could ever say no to Carl Ward. I wasn't sure he could help me, but more than anything, I wanted to see him again. "Oh, Mr. Ward," I said. "Nothing would please me more." Chastity Lilly is no flapper. In 1920s New York, she's determined to find a career as a teacher so she can support her family upstate. But one thing leads to another, and the company she keeps in the big city leads her down a very different path than the one she sought. When she helps a handsome rancher in town looking for his own errant sister, can she turn her act around? Will she take his offer of a teaching position in Wedlock, Montana and make a brand new start? And if she does, can she--and the rancher--leave the past behind to forge a new future together? Not if the rancher's sister has her way. This is a sweet historical Western romance. There are no PG-13 or R-rated scenes.

"JENNA, YOU AND I CAN NEVER BE ANYTHING BUT ACQUAINTANCES." Nurse Jenna Elliot knew proud, hardheadedBram Colton thought she was the town's spoiled golden girl, and that her father would rather die than let her get involved with a Comanche. But that didn't stop her from loving the dark, brooding sheriff. Now she was living under Bram's roof, caring for his ailing grandmother, and he could no longer ignore her or the intense passion stirring between them… Falling for Jenna Elliot was Bram's worst nightmare—and ultimate fantasy. He had always wanted the blond, blue-eyed beauty in his home—in his bed, to be exact. But he knew theirs was a forbidden love and he'd fight his warrior-like urges to make Black Arrow's golden girl his forever…

Katie Jackson is all grown up, and it’s time for her to find a husband. Though the young men have been coming by the orphanage where she is working, none of them catches her fancy. They all seem like they need to do a lot more growing up before they’re ready for the responsibilities of a wife and children. They’re all more like little brothers than serious prospects for marriage. If only they were more like Jeremiah Barlow who happens to be running the orphanage. He’s perfect. Mature, kind, and gentle. Best of all, she’s attracted to him in a way she’s never been attracted to anyone before. It’s not long before Jeremiah becomes aware of Katie’s interest in him. And worse, he’s just as interested in her. But it would never work. He’s twice her age. His best days are behind him. Katie, however, is not one to give up. When she wants something badly enough, she’ll move heaven and earth to get it. And Jeremiah is on her list.

Enjoy this steamy wanted criminal romance by Lacey Davis A Dangerous Woman with a Bounty on Her Head Francis Nelson is considered armed and dangerous and wanted by the law after robbing the Orangeburg, South Carolina, bank multiple times. But she would do anything to protect her mother and sister, including leaving her home to become a mail-order bride. Alexander Romney and Daniel Smith made enough money as bounty hunters to purchase their ranch. Always just one step on the right side of the law, now they’re trying to live a good, clean life until a dark-haired beauty temps them in ways they never dreamed possible and opens the door to the past. A past they would like to forget, but Francis’s secrets follow her to Montana. Coming face-to-face with their enemy, will they have to choose between their past and their wife?

Enjoy this steamy, scandalous romance by Lacey Davis Even promises of a new beginning come with a price. Daisy Miller was the belle of the ball until she was involved in scandal. Even her parents have disowned her and she has been reduced to living on the streets of Charleston. Then she overhears a professional matchmaker looking for mail-order brides. Could this be her chance to start over? Could there be a place she could overcome her shame? Ellis Sanders and Lee Chapman are successful businessmen, but each of their past mistakes have the potential to destroy their futures. Though not actively searching for a bride, they’re both smitten with the elusive Daisy. Can a woman heal their wounds or will she only ignite their demons and bring the errs of their ways alive?

Enjoy this steamy menage romance by Lacey Davis Can they tame their wild bride or will she rebel and leave them? Blanche Underwood earned her reputation when she was twelve. Now, six years later, with the death of her father and the loss of her family ranch, she’s destitute. And no man in Charleston wants to marry her. They’re afraid of her hellacious ways. And she’s certainly not a lady. Can the town matchmaker find someone willing to take a chance? Martin Sanders and Jakob Moore have been friends for twenty years, starting the Double M Ranch. Now, Jakob wants a proper, chaste wife while Martin just wants their ranch to be the successful endeavor that would make his dead parents proud. Can they claim the wild Blanche and teach her to be the wife they need or will her rowdy behavior devastate their hopes and dreams?

He's Tough as Nails and Ready to Ride...She's Way Out of Her Element Rancher Dewar O'Donnell is just an old-fashioned cowboy at heart, and he can't wait to reenact the historic Chisholm Trail ride with his buddies. The trial-run cattle drive for a reality TV show sounds like a great time—until H.B. McKay pulls up in her slick red sports car. Haley McKay is a feisty, high-powered businesswoman with the power suit and stiletto heels to prove it. She's keen to research her company's hot new idea for a reality TV show—but mount up with a bunch of modern-day cowboys? Are they kidding? It's too late to back out now, so Haley sets out to prove that it will take more than snakes, storms, and stampedes to make her back down. Besides, sleeping under the stars with Dewar O'Donnell could prove mighty interesting. Spikes & Spurs Series Love Drunk Cowboy (Book 1) Red's Hot Cowboy (Book 2) Darn Good Cowboy Christmas (Book 3) One Hot Cowboy Wedding (Book 4) Mistletoe Cowboy (Book 5) Just a Cowboy and His Baby (Book 6) Cowboy Seeks Bride (Book 7) Praise for Bestselling Contemporary Western Romances by Carolyn Brown: "An old-fashioned love story told well... A delight."—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars "Sizzling hot and absolutely delectable."—Romance Junkies "Funny, frank, and full of heart... One more welcome example of Brown's Texas-size talent for storytelling."—USA Today Happy Ever After "Alive with humor... Another page-turning joy of a book by an engaging author."—Fresh Fiction