A Cowboy's Temptation

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Publisher : Ocean Dance Press
ISBN 13 : 1638039968
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cowboy's Temptation by : Vicki Lewis Thompson

Download or read book A Cowboy's Temptation written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Ocean Dance Press. This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saddle up or settle down? After living a vagabond life with her hippie parents and rambunctious siblings, Morgan O’Connelli’s determined to put down roots at last. When a promotion for her new business goes off the rails, she’s rescued by the hottest cowboy in town. Too bad he comes with complications. Rancher Gabe Chance is blown away by the feisty redhead. Morgan’s perfect for him. But she’s not interested in adding to the Chance family legacy. She raised her younger siblings. She has no desire to raise kids of her own. How can he walk away when she’s already lassoed his heart? Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch. *NOTE* This title was originally released in 2010 as Ambushed! SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey) It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle)

A Cowboy's Temptation

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ISBN 13 : 9780263238020
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cowboy's Temptation by : Barbara Dunlop

Download or read book A Cowboy's Temptation written by Barbara Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mayor Seth Jacobs has plans and do-gooder Darby Carroll is standing in the way. Now he puts his cowboy charms to good use and hopes to persuade Darby to see things his way. But seduction is a two-way street, and Seth soon realizes he's caught in his own trap and his desire could be his downfall . . .

A Cowboy's Temptation

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1460319915
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cowboy's Temptation by : Barbara Dunlop

Download or read book A Cowboy's Temptation written by Barbara Dunlop and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Colorado Cattle Barons novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara Dunlop, a cowboy seduces the enemy Mayor Seth Jacobs has plans, and he won't let do-gooder Darby Carroll ruin them. Her need for peace and quiet is standing in the way of a crucial railroad project. Now he must put his cowboy charms to good use and persuade Darby to see things his way. But seduction is a two-way street, and Seth soon realizes he underestimated his opponent. Now that he's caught in his own trap, his desire for this woman could be his downfall….

A Cowboy's Temptation

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Publisher : Tule Publishing
ISBN 13 : 194587967X
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (458 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cowboy's Temptation by : Michelle Beattie

Download or read book A Cowboy's Temptation written by Michelle Beattie and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a thirst for adventure and a new life, Katie Matthews heads west to Marietta, Montana to reconcile with her estranged sister and prove she’s matured. But during her journey, her stagecoach is robbed leaving her destitute and on foot and later framed for theft, which lands her in jail. Not the ideal beginning to prove she’s turned over a new leaf. Scott Taylor hitches horse and wagon to rescue his partner’s sister-in-law from jail. But what he’s not prepared for is the force of attraction towards this beautiful, fiery woman. When a hard rain sends them ducking for cover, his usual steadfastness is no match for Katie’s charm and their mutual passion. Determined to make an honest woman of her, Scott insists they marry. Scott’s devoted his life to being a strong, responsible, hard working cowboy who does the right thing no matter how tough, but when he comes face to face with his ugly past, he fears he’ll lose what he’s just discovered he can’t live without.

A Cowboy's Temptation

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0373732740
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (737 download)

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Download or read book A Cowboy's Temptation written by Barbara Dunlop and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Colorado Cattle Barons novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara Dunlop, a cowboy seduces the enemy Mayor Seth Jacobs has plans, and he won't let do-gooder Darby Carroll ruin them. Her need for peace and quiet is standing in the way of a crucial railroad project. Now he must put his cowboy charms to good use and persuade Darby to see things his way. But seduction is a two-way street, and Seth soon realizes he underestimated his opponent. Now that he's caught in his own trap, his desire for this woman could be his downfall….

Tempting the Cowboy's Sister

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Publisher : Ocean Dance Press
ISBN 13 : 1638039364
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Tempting the Cowboy's Sister by : Vicki Lewis Thompson

Download or read book Tempting the Cowboy's Sister written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Ocean Dance Press. This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caught between love and loyalty… When firefighter Dallas Armstrong rents a house on Rowdy Ranch, he’s blindsided by his instant attraction to his best buddy’s gorgeous sister Angie McLintock. She openly flirts with him at her twenty-fifth birthday party. He’s all for it until Angie’s brother convinces him to back off. When Dallas gently rebuffs her advances, Angie’s crushed, until an overheard conversation reveals her brother’s meddling. As the youngest and only girl, she’s sick of her brother’s interference. Dallas is on her side and delighted to engage in a secret affair. But can he find a way to keep his best friend and still follow his heart? Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch. ROWDY RANCH The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess) Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall) Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella) Rocking the Cowboy’s Christmas (Bret & Molly) Roping the Cowboy’s Heart (Clint & Tyra) Tempting the Cowboy’s Sister (Dallas & Angie)

Seducing the Cowboy

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Publisher : Circle B Ranch
ISBN 13 : 9781637820216
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis Seducing the Cowboy by : Kennedy Fox

Download or read book Seducing the Cowboy written by Kennedy Fox and published by Circle B Ranch. This book was released on 2022-08-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After leaving his hometown seven years ago, Payton hasn't returned. One heartbreak was enough to turn him off relationships forever. As soon as he arrived at the Circle B Ranch, they treated him like family-something he's never had-and he met the one woman he shouldn't want. He's put her in the friend zone, but after agreeing to her proposition, he can't hold back anymore. Kaitlyn Bishop is the only woman on the ranch without a husband and kids. A family is all she's ever wanted, but it's never been in her cards. Since she's turned thirty, she's decided to go to the sperm bank, but then her best friend offers to knock her up. She knows being friends with benefits is a bad idea, but she's willing to take the risk. Their agreement is purely transactional, but they'll soon find themselves in too deep-something they're too stubborn to admit. However, they only have nine months to figure it out. **Seducing the Cowboy is a complete stand-alone and can be read without reading any of the other books or spin-off series, but if you prefer to read in order, start with Hitching the Cowboy as the characters and families do interconnect.**

Tempting the Cowboy

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Publisher : Entangled: Indulgence
ISBN 13 : 1622662105
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (226 download)

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Book Synopsis Tempting the Cowboy by : Elizabeth Otto

Download or read book Tempting the Cowboy written by Elizabeth Otto and published by Entangled: Indulgence. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tempting the Cowboy: A Paint River Ranch Book by Elizabeth Otto After taking a job on a quiet Montana dude ranch, ex-cop Rylan Frederickson finds herself surrounded by unbelievably sexy cowboys. Too bad the one she wants is her boss...and the single dad of a four-year-old. It doesn't matter anyway, because after a recent tragedy, there's simply no more room in her heart. Letting a new woman into their life is the last thing Cole Haywood wants for him and his daughter, Birdie. But as Rylan's presence at Paint River Ranch breathes new life into his family he can't ignore his growing attraction. When the sparks between them turn into fireworks in bed, Rylan's torn between the family she's lost and the one she may have found. Now she must decide if something that feels this good is worth the risk.

Cowboys & Angels

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0373797796
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (737 download)

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Book Synopsis Cowboys & Angels by : Vicki Lewis Thompson

Download or read book Cowboys & Angels written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you hold on to heaven? There's an angel watching over cowboy Trey Wheeler. After a nasty accident during a snowstorm last spring, an exquisite blonde saved Trey's life, kissed him...and disappeared. Since then, he's been looking for his sexy savior. Now Trey and the Last Chance Ranch crowd have taken over the Serenity Ski Resort for a Christmas wedding. And he must have been a very good boy this year, because his Christmas wish is about to be granted.... Ski instructor Elle Masterson has no halo-just the love of her footloose-and-fancy-free lifestyle. And while there are rules against holiday hanky-panky with the guests, this is Elle's best chance to discover what a healthy (and sinfully hot) cowboy can do when he's in tip-top shape! But after three days of heaven between the sheets, will this down-to-earth cowboy be able to let his guardian angel go?

Tempted by a Cowboy

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0373733461
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (737 download)

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Book Synopsis Tempted by a Cowboy by : Sarah M. Anderson

Download or read book Tempted by a Cowboy written by Sarah M. Anderson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Phillip Beaumont likes his drinks strong and his women easy. So why is he flirting with his new horse trainer, Jo Spears, who challenges him at every turn? Phillip wants nothing but the chase ... until the look in Jo's haunted green eyes makes him yearn for more ... Sure, Jo's boss is as jaded and stubborn as Sun, the multi-million-dollar stallion she was hired to train. But it isn't long before she starts spending days and nights with the sexy cowboy. Maybe Sun isn't the only male on the Beaumont ranch worth saving!"--Back cover.

Claimed by the Cowboy

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Publisher : Ocean Dance Press
ISBN 13 : 1638039941
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Claimed by the Cowboy by : Vicki Lewis Thompson

Download or read book Claimed by the Cowboy written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Ocean Dance Press. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He wants a second chance… Rancher Jack Chance would rather face a ticked-off grizzly than admit he screwed up. But he didn’t treat bar owner Josie Keller right and she’s gonna demand some groveling. Not his style. Can he swallow his pride long enough to win her back? Josie’s heart shattered when Jack abandoned her. She doesn’t trust that sexy cowboy as far as she can throw him. If he’s the same old Jack, she’ll heave him out of her life faster than he can say he’s sorry. He can either man up and stake his claim... or lose her forever. Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch. Note: This title was originally published as CLAIMED! SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey) It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle) A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)

A Cowboy Christmas

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Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 1420113089
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cowboy Christmas by : Janette Kenny

Download or read book A Cowboy Christmas written by Janette Kenny and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A holiday tale that gets the (snow)ball rolling on a trilogy made up of the “western romances readers have enjoyed for decades” from the bestselling author (Romantic Times). Reid Barclay doesn’t have time for Christmas, not with trouble brewing at the Crown Seven Ranch. He’s got prize thoroughbreds to protect and a long-ago wrong that he wants to make right. But the beautiful cook who’s taken over the ranch kitchen is a welcome distraction, even if Ellie Jo Cade burns everything from gingerbread to roast beef. Her sweet face and womanly figure are pure temptation . . . Cornhusk angels . . . bright berry garlands . . . spun-sugar snow—everything about Christmas holds fond memories for Ellie Jo. She’s doing her best to make peace with an ornery wood-burning stove and make the old ranch house truly festive. All she wants is to believe in Reid . . . and the only-at-Christmas magic that makes hearts glow . . . Praise for the Lost Sons Trilogy “A Cowboy Christmas is exciting and surrounded with tons of mystery and treachery. This story will definitely keep your mind running wild with possibilities.” —Fresh Fiction “A hero you’re gonna love.” —Jodi Thomas, New York Times–bestselling author “A classic western . . . Kenny delivers.” —RT Book Reviews

Cowboy Up

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Publisher : Ocean Dance Press
ISBN 13 : 1638039682
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Cowboy Up by : Vicki Lewis Thompson

Download or read book Cowboy Up written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Ocean Dance Press. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tempted by the foreman’s daughter… Clay Whitaker, the stud expert at the Last Chance Ranch, has no time for spoiled city women. New arrival Emily Sterling fits the profile. She’s also the foreman’s daughter, which puts her totally off-limits. If her blonde, surfer girl looks inspire a reaction in his traitorous body, he’ll ignore it. After her parents divorced, Emily’s mom warned her to stay away from cowboys. Not so easy when she visits her dad for his sixtieth birthday celebration. It’s even more challenging when she gets an eyeful of muscular Clay. Maybe mother doesn’t know best, after all. And it’s not like she’s going to fall for the guy, right? Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch. SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle) A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)

Tempted By A Cowboy (Mills & Boon Desire) (The Beaumont Heirs, Book 2)

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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 147204973X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Tempted By A Cowboy (Mills & Boon Desire) (The Beaumont Heirs, Book 2) written by Sarah M. Anderson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can she resist the cowboy's smile when it promises so much pleasure? Phillip Beaumont likes his drinks strong and his women easy. So why is he flirting with his new horse trainer, Jo Spears, who challenges him at every turn? Phillip wants nothing but the chase...until the look in Jo's haunted hazel eyes makes him yearn for more....

The Way to a Cowboy's Heart

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Publisher : Ocean Dance Press
ISBN 13 : 1638039607
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book The Way to a Cowboy's Heart written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by Ocean Dance Press. This book was released on 2021-09-17 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the frying pan, into the fire... Matthew Tredway’s international reputation as a horse trainer lands him a short-term gig at the Last Chance Ranch. Because his stay is brief, the wranglers nominate him to inform cook Aurelia Smith that she’s serving French cuisine they can barely choke down. But one step into Aurelia’s kitchen and Matt’s blasted with the heat of an attraction he can’t resist. Aurelia’s willing to shift gears, especially if it includes getting cozy with a sexy cowboy. Temporarily. Clearly he’s reluctant to leave and she would love him to stay. But his high-powered career demands that he must move on. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. And two hearts break... Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The McGavin Brothers of Eagles Nest, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love the residents of Shoshone, Wyoming. * Note* This title was originally released in 2012 as Lead Me Home SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey) It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle) A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)

Tempted Cowboy

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Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (986 download)

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Download or read book Tempted Cowboy written by Frankie Love and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've both been sent to Buckle Down Ranch as punishment. My father thinks I need to learn the value of hard work before he'll hand over the reins of the family ranch. And Liv? I have no idea what terrible deeds she's done, but I intend to find out. God knows the gorgeous girl is miserable out here. She's been here two weeks and all she does is mope about, looking cute and curvy as hell, and making my damn cock ache every time I see her staring off at the corral. I need to get that girl on a horse ... and then I'll teach her to ride something else. She's got plenty of secrets. And I want to unravel each one. This posh city girl may not belong in the country, but she sure as hell belongs with me. Now I've just got to explain that to her... Dear Reader, If you love opposites attract and dual virgin romance, than this story is for you! It's full of chemistry, banter, and most importantly: heart-and-soul. Ledger is the cowboy you never knew you needed! Xo, Frankie Whiskey Run is home to the sexiest and most possessive cowboys you'll ever find. They work hard and play even harder. They might be gruff and bossy, but all it will take is the right curvy woman to bring them to their knees. So welcome to Whiskey Run... where the cowboys know how to ride.

The Colorado Kid (Mills & Boon Temptation)

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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 1472083504
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Colorado Kid (Mills & Boon Temptation) written by Vicki Lewis Thompson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rancher Smart, sexy, and very, very conservative, Sebastian Daniels prides himself on always doing the right thing. So why didn't he know he had a child?