Emma Cane returns to the amazing and romantic town for the latest installment in her sparkling series. When and ex-Rodeo star falls in love with the agoraphobic B&B owner, he must pull out all the stops to get her out of her shell.

The Silver Creek Rodeo is in full swing and everyone’s talking about the rancher who came to town…

Bed & Breakfast owner Amanda Cramer wants nothing more than a quiet, private life. Well, she wants guests too, but after her share of unwanted notoriety she’s gotten comfortable hiding out in her inn…perhaps a little too comfortable. When her newest guest arrives, tall, dark and breathtaking…Amanda begins to question her self-imposed exile.

Ex-rodeo star Mason Lopez knows all about the limelight. He’d avoid it if he could, but since one last ride could mean saving his family’s ranch, he’ll go all in. When he gets to Valentine Valley for the Silver Creek Rodeo, Mason checks into Connections B&B and finds himself immediately drawn to the beautiful, reserved woman who owns it.

Mason only has three days in town…can he convince Amanda to open her heart to him and welcome the world back in?

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(Set up: Mason Lopez has come to Valentine Valley to participate in the Silver Creek Rodeo. He stays at Connections B&B, owned by Amanda Cramer, who’s retreated to Valentine to put a Washington DC scandal behind her.)

When she returned to the dining room fifteen minutes later, Mason was still there, reading the Valentine Gazette, which she’d left out for guests.

“There’s a big article on the Wild West Weekend, along with the rodeo,” he said. “You still going to give it a try?”

“Yep, I’m calling the Widows’ Boardinghouse after breakfast.”
“Good for you. Does that include the rodeo, too?”

When unease stirred inside her like scurrying mice, she brushed it aside. “Yes, I’m coming. I won’t let last night affect my recovery. But I do have to work first.”

He gestured to the paper. “Take a look at the schedule. I ride late in the morning.”

She came to look over his shoulder and saw the bull-riding schedule, but soon the warmth of his broad back so close to her chest distracted her too much to read.

He glanced sideways at her, which brought his face inches from hers. She turned her head to face him, knowing she should straighten up, back away. But…she couldn’t. It was like she was frozen in place, desire overwhelming good sense. It had been years since a man had made her feel this way, daring and reckless, and she was caught off guard.

He leaned toward her, his movements slow and easy, giving her plenty of time to back away. But she didn’t, only waited in anticipation for the brush of his lips on hers. And it was a gentle brush, as if her lips had been the delicate petals of flowers that would bend in the slightest wind.

But she wasn’t delicate, she told herself, and leaned into the kiss, parting her lips to taste him, to explore the fullness of his lower lip.

With a groan, he turned, and before she knew it, she was lying across his lap and he was holding her tightly against him. His mouth slanted across hers, hot and inviting and arousing. When their tongues met, it was her turn to moan her welcome. She plunged her hand into his hair, feeling the silkiness of dark curls, while her other arm slid up his back. She could feel the tension in his muscles as he held her, while she felt positively urgent with passion and need, as if she couldn’t get close enough.

At last he lifted his head and looked down at her, breathing hard. Wide-eyed, she stared back at him, her wet lips parted.

“I hope you don’t need an apology for that,” he said huskily.

“You better not apologize” was her fierce response.

About the Author:

Emma Cane grew up reading and soon discovered that she liked to write passionate stories of teenagers in space. Her love of “passionate stories” has never gone away, although today she concentrates on the heartwarming characters of Valentine, her fictional small town in the Colorado Rockies.
Now that her three children are grown, Emma loves spending time crocheting and singing (although not necessarily at the same time), and hiking and snowshoeing alongside her husband Jim and two rambunctious dogs Apollo and Uma.

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Jennifer’s Review of When The Rancher Came To Town

Review (4.25 Stars): Such a sweet romance about two characters looking to forget their past but find their future instead.  Amanda Cramer is the owner of the B&B in Valentine Valley and wants nothing more than to run her business and keep to herself.  She is haunted by her past and doesn’t want her small town neighbors to know that she was once involved in a political scandal. Mason Lopez wants to save his father’s ranch and the only way to do that is compete in the Silver Creek Rodeo to gain the attention of investors for his ranch.  When Mason meets Amanda, he is instantly attracted to this beautiful woman and finds himself wanting to spend more time in her company.  Amanda feels the same way about Mason, but is afraid that her past will scare him away but can’t deny the attraction that is slowly developing between them.

I liked Amanda from the very beginning.  She made a very difficult choice coming forward and testifying in a sexual harassment lawsuit.  She lost everything because people didn’t believe her until her claims were substantiated months later.  It was sad to see that she was basically hiding at the B&B, trying to forget that time in her life, when the town would have accepted her and stood by her, no matter what.  Having Mason walk into her life was a blessing because he brought her out of her shell and showed her that love was waiting for her, if she took the chance.  He was kind, caring and patient, which was exactly what Amanda needed to take the first step.  When The Rancher Came To Town was a delightful small-town romance that will leave you smiling and believing that love can conquer all.

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Daring . . . Sexy . . . Irresistible . . .
They’re the Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel

When fireman Fred Breen rescues a bachelorette party after a construction crane collapses onto their limo, the media labels him the “Bachelor Hero.” But all Fred can think about is the petite brunette with the sexy mane of dark curls who bolted away from him faster than a wildfire after he carried her to safety. And when he discovers she’s none other than Rachel Kessler, the daughter of a tech billionaire, the girl whose kidnapping riveted the nation, he intends to learn every intimate detail about this intriguing woman who sets his pulse on fire.

Rachel can’t deny the lean-muscled firefighter is smokin’ hot. But after having one too many drinks at the bar where she first meets him, Rachel knows she’s made a fool of herself. Yet when he rescues her from the limo, she feels safe for the first time since she was held for ransom as a child. Then her overprotective father insists Fred be her bodyguard—and his close presence kindles a burning desire that only he can extinguish.

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“Ooh,” said Hot Pink. “Are you going to let him talk to you that way, big guy?”

Fred shot Mulligan a warning look. He was nearing the end of his tether. Sore, bruised, and he hadn’t even had a sip of that beer yet. Plus he was hungry. True, the dark-haired girl, Rachel, had felt wonderful falling into his arms. If it were just the two of them, alone, maybe with a hot tub and a bottle of ibuprofen … some Tiger Balm … massage oil … Not that he was thinking that, no way, not with Courtney still calling every few days. He wanted out, but he didn’t want to hurt Courtney.

“Yes, I am,” said Mulligan, dropping into a chair. “He’s more of a badass than he looks. Nice seeing you, girls. Best wishes on your upcoming nuptials.”

“Nuptials!” the redhead shouted. “Someone said ‘nuptials.’ You know what that means. Everyone do a shot!”

The other girls groaned and they all fluttered away toward the bar.

As she left, Rachel flipped her veil over her shoulder, catching Fred in the corner of his eye. He clapped his hand over it, while she muttered a horrified apology, then fled.

Fred sank into his seat.

“You owe me big-time,” said Mulligan grimly. “Those girls are hot.”

“Just pass me the beer.” But even as he drank, Fred couldn’t help watching the girl in the bridal veil choke down her shot. She really shouldn’t be drinking. With a tiny frame like hers, she probably couldn’t handle more than a teaspoon of tequila. Maybe he should keep an eye on her. Which would be easier if his eye weren’t throbbing from getting nicked by her damn veil.

About the Author:

Jennifer Bernard is a graduate of Harvard and a former news promo producer. The child of academics, she confounded her family by preferring romance novels to … well, any other books. She left big city life for true love in Alaska, where she now lives with her husband and stepdaughters. She’s no stranger to book success, as she also writes erotic novellas under a naughty secret name not to be mentioned at family gatherings.

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Jennifer’s Review of The Night Belongs To Fireman

Review (4.5 Stars): This is the last book in the Bachelor Firemen series and I’m so sorry that I haven’t read more from this great series before.  I’m definitely hooked and I absolutely adored Rachel and Fred’s story. Rachel Kessler has spent most of her life hiding after a traumatic event as a child has haunted her through most of her adult life.  One carefree night, Rachel meets sexy fireman, Fred Breen, at a bachelorette party and her life will never be the same.  Fred can’t get this beautiful girl out of his head and is surprised when her father hires him as her personal protector for a couple of weeks.  Rachel’s horrific past is trying to finish what it started and it is now Fred’s job to do whatever it takes to protect the woman he loves.

I liked Rachel a lot in this story.  She went through a very traumatic experience and she was a stronger person because of it.  She was still afraid at times but she created a life and career for herself, which was very impressive for me.  Fred was such a great guy and the perfect match for Rachel.  She needed someone that had all the skills to protect her but also gentle enough to win her heart.  The Night Belongs to Fireman was the perfect combination of love, strength and courage between two people that couldn’t be more right for one another.  This story was a real winner for me and I am looking forward to meeting the rest of the Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel.

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When demons threaten London, Lady Belinda answers the call.

Lord Gabriel Thurston returns home from war to find his fiancée is not the sweet young girl he left behind. She’s grown into a mysterious woman who guards her dark secrets well. When he sees her sneaking away from a ball, he’s convinced it’s for a lover’s rendezvous. Following her to London’s slums, Gabriel watches in horror as his fiancée ruthlessly slays a man.

Lady Belinda Carlisle’s only concern was her dress for the next ball—until demons nearly killed her and changed everything. A lady by day, and a demon hunter by night, she knows where her duty lies. Ending her betrothal is the best way to protect Gabriel from death by a demon’s hand.
Gabriel soon realizes, like him, Belinda has been fighting for her country. He joins in the fight, determined to show her that their love can endure, stronger than ever.

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She dashed the tear away. “Gabriel, stop pursuing me. We shall not repeat what happened last night, so there is really no reason for you to continue this charade. I wish to be released from our engagement.”

She had whispered the words, but if she had screamed them from the top of Parliament for all of London to hear, it would have had no greater effect on his heart. His chest pained him and his hand clutched at the pain. It was a moment before he steeled his emotions enough to respond. “Does what I wish have no meaning in this matter?”

“I cannot discuss this here.” Her words hung in a low whisper and another tear made its way down her cheek.

Gabriel caught the drop on his ungloved finger and closed his hand as if to keep her emotion, even if he couldn’t keep her. He closed his eyes willing the pain away. “I shall call on you tomorrow at eleven. Will that be a more suitable time, my lady?”

Her chest lifted and fell as she took a deep breath. She nodded once, turned and walking away from him.

Nothing he’d suffered in French prison hurt as deeply as hearing Belinda say she didn’t want to marry him. It was inconceivable. Planned almost since birth. What had changed?

He had ordered his coach and stepped toward it, when he caught a glimpse of yellow from the corner of his eye. He turned just in time to see Belinda climb into an unmarked carriage unassisted. He yelled up to his driver to follow at a discreet distance.

Her carriage crossed London Bridge into Southwark. Every sensible idea in his head demanded he order his driver catch and stop her. If he stopped her now, he might never find out what she had gotten herself into. Still, the idea of her making a journey across the river on her own sent chills down his spine. She must have lost her mind.

Try as he might, Gabriel could think of no reason for a lady of Belinda’s station to travel into the south side of London in the middle of the night. Even if she was involved with another man, it was unlikely that their assignations would take place in the dodgier side of London.

About the Author:

A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back.
A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story.
Multi-published in erotic paranormal, contemporary and historical romance, A.S. is the author of the Mayan Destiny series, Christmas Bliss and many more. With several books currently contracted to multiple publishers, A.S. will be bringing you her brand of romance for many years to come.
Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in the East Texas with her real life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden.

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Jennifer’s Review of Ascension

Review (4 Stars): Ascension was a thrill-ride of secrets, non-stop action and romance from start to finish. I was immediately drawn into the story of Belinda and Gabriel and I was trying to figure out along with Gabriel exactly what secrets Belinda was trying to protect him from. I loved the paranormal element involved with this tale along with the story taking place in lovely historic London.

Belinda was a great character for me because she used to have a carefree life until she was kidnapped by the demons and barely escaped with her life.  That one incident opened up a whole new world for her that she never knew existed and then she turned her back on the frivolous days of worrying which party she was going to attend. Her main focus was ridding the earth of any demon that she could get her hands and I was so impressed with her fighting skills and how far she had come in just four years. I loved that she was a demon hunter and was afraid of absolutely nothing but the possibility of losing the man she loves to the enemy she hates.

Gabriel had a hard time understanding the changes that had taken place in Belinda while he was fighting the war and I was so glad that he took everything in stride.  Belinda was afraid of how Gabriel might react once he knew the truth but I couldn’t imagine a better ally fighting by her side in the battle of good and evil.  Their chemistry was off the charts and the fight scenes were just as intense as any of their romantic scenes together.  Ascension was a great paranormal adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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