36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1 Grand Springs is about to have it's most spectacular wedding—or it was, until the bride, Randi Howell, ran off. She took advantage of the power failure to sneak out of the lodge—only to overhear strange gunmen discussing a murder. Now she's on the run from a furious groom and ruthless killers. Fleeing halfway across the country to Texas, Randi arrives at Brady Jones's ranch. It's the perfect safe haven—big sky, horses and no questions. And since the handsome cowboy's willing to take a chance on her, she'll work hard and prove her worth while she's there. Brady has taken in enough misfits and strays to know trouble when he sees it, but something about the feisty girl with the raven curls is making him look the other way. He hopes he won't regret giving her a chance…. The story continues in The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Parts 2 and 3.

THE RANCHER AND THE RUNAWAY BRIDE Tate Whitelaw has had enough of her older brothers interfering in her life. So she decides to split from the ranch and does what any young, red-blooded girl would do--run straight into the arms of rancher Adam Phillips. Adam's in no mood to rescue a damsel in distress, but his heart has other ideas. Tate has no clue that her estranged brother, Jesse, is as close as the neighboring spread...and Adam has no intention of telling her. But when she discovers that Jesse is a ranch hand next door, Adam has some explaining ahead of him. Add in the three Whitelaw boys, who show up to make sure their sister's an honest woman, and there's nothing left to say except "I do." THE BLUEST EYES IN TEXAS When debutante Lindsey Major came under the protection of Texas Ranger Burr Covington, she discovered her greatest challenge yet. Because Burr was determined not to succumb to her charms--despite the desire she saw simmering in his...

Chasing his runaway bride to the altar is all this Army Ranger cares about in this modern day marriage of convenience. After years of fact-checking and fetching coffee, reporter Lana Hunt has finally been given a chance to shine. Her exposé on the Montana ranch where soldiers are finding a gold rush of convenient brides could lead to the job of her dreams. Putting her investigative skills to the test to discover if the ranch is a cult or the stuff of fairy tales, Lana goes undercover inside a bridal boutique only to come face to face with the man she left at the altar a year ago. Even though he was jilted by the love of his life, Mac Kenzie still loves weddings and is happy to help his friends plan theirs. But when he goes to assist the bride to be, he’s stunned to find his own runaway fiancée dressed in a wedding gown. Even more shocking, Lana is still wearing Mac’s engagement ring. Certain she still has feelings for him, he proposes a deal. He’ll help her get the scoop on the Purple Heart Ranch if she’ll help him plan his friends’ wedding. To get the story and the promotion, Lana agrees to Mac’s conditions. But as the two of them plan a future for the bride and groom, Lana wonders if there’s a chance to revise the ending of their own story? And after years of coming in second to her career, Mac knows this is his last shot to make Lana his. But as her deadline draws closer, he can’t help but wonder if the girl who’s held his heart since he was six will choose her byline over taking his last name?

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Cinderella Story Part 1 The night the lights go out at the lodge, waitress Nina Lindstrom flees the arms of millionaire Alex Bennett after a romantic dance. But he's determined not to lose sight of the beautiful stranger. Finding her days later, he has a business proposition for the widow and mother—a fake engagement that could reward her enough to save her son Tommy's life. Nina tells herself she doesn't believe in fairy tales. Her relationship with Alex is strictly professional. But as she spends more time with her handsome rescuer, it's harder to see him as just a business partner. In trying to save her son, is she risking her own heart? The story continues in Cinderella Story Parts 2 and 3.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Nine Months Part 1 Sex with a stranger isn't what Paige Summers expected when she was trapped in an elevator with hot cowboy Jared Montgomery, but he unleashed her wild side. It all seemed like a great adventure. Until she reported to her new boss, J. L. Montgomery—her elevator cowboy in a suit and tie! Jared is on the fast track to success. He'll need a wife, but his adorable redheaded assistant is more bedroom than boardroom. Still, he can't get her, and the stormy night they shared together, out of his mind. When Jared overhears Paige telling a friend she's pregnant, he wants to do the right thing. But Paige isn't willing to settle. Marriage means love—and until that's on the table, there's no deal. The story continues in Nine Months Parts 2 and 3.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Marriage by Contract Part 1 Nurse Bethany Kent fell in love with little baby Christopher—and dreamed of adopting him after his mother abandoned him. But in small town Grand Springs she needs a husband in order to adopt. Dr. Tony Petrocelli has a reputation for romance. In reality, he's tired of short-term relationships and intrigued by Bethany. And if he's going to get that promotion to head of Obstetrics, he needs a wife. A marriage of convenience can help them both. As long as Tony never learns Beth's secret, it's the perfect solution…. The story continues in Marriage by Contract Parts 2 and 3.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Partners in Crime Part 1 Mayor Olivia Stuart has been murdered. The prime suspect? A mysterious blonde woman named "Jo." Josie Reynolds lost a friend and mentor when Olivia Stuart died. How could anyone think she killed Olivia? But clearly that's just what detective Jack Stryker thinks. Josie knows from past experience that cops can jump to the wrong conclusions. She doesn't know whether to set Jack straight or stay off his radar. "Straight Arrow" Jack Stryker has to find Olivia's killer. Josie matches the description of the mysterious blonde, and his instincts tell him she's hiding something. But as he gets closer to Josie, he's afraid of what his investigation might reveal…. The story continues in Partners in Crime Parts 2 and 3.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. You Must Remember This Part 1 The night of the storm a man walks into Vanderbilt Memorial Hospital. He's a stranger in town—and a stranger to himself. Martin Smith can't remember who he is or where he was going the night he lost control of his car. His intuition tells him Mayor Olivia Stuart's murder holds the key to his past, and he'll stay in Grand Springs until he can unlock the mystery. Computer guru Juliet Crandall is the perfect person to help. And researching with the hot, blue-eyed Martin is a welcome change from spending her nights online. Martin's scars hint at a violent past—could he really be dangerous? Juliet has to solve Olivia's murder to clear Martin's name. And with her growing feelings for the man without a past, she must know for sure…. The story continues in You Must Remember This Parts 2 and 3.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Ooh, Baby, Baby Part 1 A town is in chaos… A woman is in labor… Help is nowhere in sight… In the back of a cab, in the midst of a disaster, Travis Stockwell delivers two precious babies. And for a brief moment his belief in family ties is restored, thanks to Peggy Saxon and the two fragile lives he brought into the world. After a disastrous marriage, getting involved with anyone is not in Peggy's life plan. Things aren't easy as a single mom, but her babies need stability, and that's not something she can expect from a taxi-driving cowboy. But, like natural disasters, babies have a way of changing things. Maybe it's time for her to accept a strong helping hand from the cowboy who came to her rescue that night. The story continues in Ooh Baby, Baby Parts 2 and 3.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. The Parent Plan Part 3 Vicki's accident the night of the storm deepened the cracks in the already fragile marriage of her parents, Karen and Cassidy Sloane. Cassidy buries the pain of his broken relationship in work on his ranch. As past demons resurface, his bottled-up feelings threaten to explode. He knows he's made mistakes, but is it too late to heal his marriage? Vicki needs a father, and Karen misses the strong, loving man she fell in love with. But if this marriage is going to succeed, Karen will need to help Cassidy learn there is no single way to be a loving family. Don't miss the final book in the 36 Hours serial, You Must Remember This by Marilyn Pappano.