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Lainey Evans takes a no-nonsense approach to running Lost Canyon Ranch. With a to-do list a mile long, that’s the way it has to be. Her top priority—open a horse training facility with Grandpa.

But when he passes away, her plans, and the fate of the ranch, are hurled into uncertainty. In his final letter to Lainey and her estranged sisters, Grandpa expresses a daunting stipulation to keep the ranch. To make matters worse, a determined, albeit handsome, businessman proposes to buy the property. If she takes the offer, her dream of starting a horse training business would be possible. And yet, it would come at a greater price—giving up the only home she’s ever known.

At Mt. Point Development, Knox Bennett doesn’t take no for an answer. He’s acquired more properties than any of his colleagues. That should be enough to earn the promotion at the start of the New Year. But it’s not. Knox must work his magic on one more project. All he has to do is convince the Evans sisters to sell their ranch before Christmas.

Lainey refuses to make a decision anytime soon. Their conversations grow heated, igniting anger and undeniable attraction. As they fight against their feelings and for ownership of the land, they are forced to confront another threat: a vicious saboteur causing havoc on the ranch. Can Knox and Lainey set their differences aside to discover what truly matters…before it’s too late?

After years of being country music’s sweetheart, Cheyenne Evans seeks refuge on her family’s ranch, desperate to reconnect with the woman she once was, and to discover the one she longs to become. But when her obsessive ex-fiancé escapes from jail, the past she hopes to leave behind comes crashing back with terrifying force. She knows it’s only a matter of time before he comes for her, and when he does, Cheyenne faces a harrowing choice—one that could destroy the fresh start that’s only just begun.

As the newest deputy in town, Graham Guthrie is eager to prove himself, but babysitting his old high school crush isn’t what he had in mind. If she’s anything like the girl he remembers, she’s as self-absorbed and superficial as they come. Yet, the longer he stays at Lost Canyon Ranch, the more he sees Cheyenne’s true heart and the broken spirit she’s trying to mend. As his feelings for her deepen, so do his suspicions that she’s the key to finding the dangerous fugitive.

Despite Graham’s doubts, the chemistry between them is undeniable. But with a poacher on the loose and a stalker closing in, Cheyenne must fight for her future—and for the love threatened by a secret too big to stay buried.

After losing his wife in a horrific car accident, Charlie Grimm believes that he deserves to pay for the life he stole. Haunted by his irreversible mistakes, Charlie vows he’ll never fall in love again, and who could see past his criminal conviction anyway?

MacKenna Christensen strives to support all of her parolees. But when she discovers Charlie is her client, she refuses to help him. She can never erase the gruesome images of his wife’s death. Yet when she sees Charlie’s anguish, she realizes he’s not the reckless monster she imagined.

As the disdain between Charlie and Mac turns to desire, guilt tears them apart. Is Mac willing to take a chance on a client at the risk of losing her job? Can Charlie forgive himself and open his heart to Mac, or will she become one more regret?

Amanda Meyers is a force to be reckoned with, especially when her beloved father is diagnosed with lung cancer. She’s all too familiar with the heartache of losing a parent. But this time, she refuses to watch her dad suffer from the debilitating side effects of toxic medications like her mom did.

As a successful oncologist, Ethan Contos is more than capable of fighting for the lives of his patients. But when he starts falling for Amanda, he finds himself fighting a battle between two desires—pursuing the feisty daughter of an ailing patient and moving back to Greece to make amends with his parents.

When Amanda’s dad urges Ethan to spend time with his daughter, Amanda and Ethan can no longer deny their chemistry. Between her dad’s deadly diagnosis, an ex-boyfriend who still cares about her, and Ethan’s impending move, Amanda can’t handle much more. Will her heart shatter to pieces, or can Amanda find a way to have her happily-ever-after?

Grace Cunningham worries about everything—her struggling bed-and-breakfast, her son’s negative attitude, and her best friend’s wedding. Scratch that. It’s not the wedding that concerns her; it’s one of the groomsmen. Her ex. It’s been eleven years since Grace moved away from Maple Valley without telling Caleb her life-altering secret. With a full summer of wedding festivities ahead, Grace must finally face the past and divulge the painful truth to the only man she’s ever loved.

After serving a decade in the U.S. Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel Caleb Meyers returns to his small town to spend more time with his aging father. But the longer he’s home, the more Caleb second-guesses his decision to leave and considers reenlisting. Avoiding the difficult decision, he spends every waking minute staying busy—searching for a serial arsonist, volunteering for the mayor, and helping his sister with wedding plans. If only wedding planning didn’t include Grace, the unforgettable single mom who broke his heart eleven years ago.

As the summer unfolds, Grace and Caleb rekindle their chemistry and dream of the promising relationship they’d once shared. But the scars of their past threaten to destroy their future once again. Can Grace and Caleb discover a new path before the arsonist strikes again and jeopardizes everything?

From sweet proposals to tragic circumstances to comical wedding vows, this fresh collection of heartfelt stories captures all of it. Each story is based on real couples and events that will make you laugh and make you cry. With compelling people and surprising twists, each couple will captivate you as their relationships are put to the test. Who will say good-bye forever? Who will find true love?

Love is not a fairy tale.

There is always risk involved… A broken heart. Unrequited love. Painstaking good-byes. Is it worth it?

This unforgettable collection explores the beauty of falling in love, the anguish of loss, and the doubts that plague us as we decide if love is worth the risk.

These fictionalized stories truly capture the messy complications of real-life relationships. Get a glimpse of the raw thoughts and emotions as these couples weigh the consequences of unrequited love, long-distance heartache, broken marriages, and agreeing to marry a man with a dangerous occupation. Who will end up brokenhearted? Who will find the love of a lifetime?