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Bachelors ofShotgun Ridge
Series · 8 books · 2000-2019

Books in series

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#1

The Rancher's Mail-Order Bride

2000

Wyatt Malone had been ambushed! The little boy staring earnestly at him thought Wyatt was his new dad—and the boy’s pregnant mommy claimed to be his bride-to-be. The old matchmakers had gone too far this time and now it was up to Wyatt to tell Hannah Richmond and her adorable son that they’d been had by four well-meaning old cowpokes. Except that when Hannah looked at him like he was the best thing since sliced bread and made him feel like a complete man, Wyatt began to think that maybe the old fellas were right—and that could be dangerous for the whole town!
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#2

The Playboy's Own Miss Prim

2000

The Playboy is a daddy! Wild horses couldn’t get wealthy horse breeder Ethan Callahan to settle down… but a bundle of baby could. Especially when the child was his—and was hand delivered by the preacher’s daughter! Good thing a full-grown woman came with the baby, because while Ethan was renowned for his know-how with females, he knew next to nothing about kids. Dora Watkins had specific instructions from her sweet charge’s mama to make certain Ethan would change his ways to care for his own. But the otherwise prim-and-proper Dora also wanted something in return from the playboy—a night in his arms.
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#3

The Horseman's Convenient Wife

2000

Not in name only...? Single father, horse whisperer, Stony Stratton was sure he was safe from the meddling matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge... until Eden Williams arrived on his ranch with an outrageous proposal. Eden had only six months to make a baby or forever hold her peace. Stony was just the man for the job. A gentle giant if there ever was one, he embodied all of the good qualities Eden hoped to pass on to her child—and possessed all of the male sex appeal a woman could want. Taking Eden to bed would be Stony’s pleasure, but he wouldn’t do it without taking her down the aisle first.
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#4

Cheyenne's Lady

2001

The Sheriff Surrenders... He guarded his town with an eagle eye… but even Sheriff Cheyenne Bodine couldn’t save himself from the outrageous Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. Seems they’d “rented” his house to lovely surrogate mom-to-be, Emily Vincent. And while the big city beauty would tempt a saint to live in sin, Cheyenne’s lawman’s oath permitted no such indiscretions. Sending Emily home would protect and serve them both… Though the proud country lawman stole her breath, Emily knew her stay was temporary. Except… when she told Cheyenne that the babies she carried were his orphaned kin, she found herself under house arrest. The bail? Bonds of matrimony!
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#5

The Doctor's Instant Family

2001

A doctor in her stocking? Kelly Anderson had heard of the notorious Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. She just never dreamed they’d pair her with her new boss, the town’s own sexy, single M.D., Chance Hammond. The man was one potent male package with a wicked bedside manner—surely not what the doctor ordered for a widow with two scared little girls and one big secret! But the carefree playboy had his own secret side. For when they had no place to go just days before Christmas, it was Chance who opened his home, Chance whose gentle ways made her daughters smile. She’d prayed for a Christmas miracle—had she instead found a man whose tender care could heal all their broken hearts?
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#6

Preacher's In-Name-Only Wife

2001

In name only? Dan Lucas thought he was safe from the matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana. As the preacher, he was supposed to perform weddings, not take part in them! But when beautiful photojournalist Amy Marshall came to him with her plight, he found her offer impossible to refuse. Amy needed to marry Dan to fulfill the terms of her grandfather’s will. However, she hadn’t bargained on becoming an instant wife and mother when Dan unexpectedly received custody of an orphan baby. Brand-new feelings for both had Amy facing a difficult decision. Was she about to let her marriage become real… body and soul?
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#7

Shotgun Ridge

2004

Women and Babies. Shotgun Ridge, Montana. As soon as possible! She’s on the run for her daughter’s life…and her own. Abbe Shea witnesses the mob hit of her fiancé and the killer’s warning is talk and he’ll be back for her two-year old daughter. Abbe flees Las Vegas and makes her way to Shotgun Ridge, Montana…and to the safety of Grant Callahan’s horse ranch. Grant rents Abbe the ranch guest house, but he has his suspicions. She’s sexy and intelligent—and her little girl wins his heart immediately. Still, years as an elite member of the U.S. Special Forces tells him Abbe is hiding something. Then the FBI comes looking for her, and Grant wants the truth. When Abbe admits her connection to Vegas crime boss—and to him—Grant is stunned. Her revelations could destroy his reputation as a breeder of million-dollar horses. Yet right now, all that matters to Grant is protecting Abbe and her daughter. Because if the feds have found her, the mob isn’t far behind… “Mindy Neff weaves a tale with lots of action, twists and surprises. Abbe and Grant are well developed characters put in their places by an all too cute two-year-old with a doll named Lambie-pie. This is a must read.” Amazon Reviewer “Fans of Neff's will enjoy catching up with their favorite characters…new readers are in for a sinful and sexy treat.” Romantic Times Review 4 ½ stars, TOP PICK Single, sexy and soon-to-be wed!
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#8

Christmas in Shotgun Ridge

2019

Wanted: Women and babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! A wounded woman and the cowboy determined to save her are about to make the perfect targets for the matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana. Bah, humbug! Wounded, widowed, and wary, Cherry Peyton didn’t believe in Christmas miracles. She was going to keep her head down, lights off, and ignore Christmas—again! But when her neighbor Clay Callahan found her injured by her bull, he had the perfect excuse to take over…. Suddenly her quiet life was awash with Clay’s family and friends bringing over kittens to foster, trees to decorate, ornaments and lights to hang. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Clay was staying in her house while she healed! How could any woman concentrate on getting out of bed when a sexy, strong, tender cowboy kept urging her to stay there? The town’s matchmakers were all aglee to see the millionaire rancher tending to Cherry. But she couldn’t forget the pain from her marriage, and couldn’t trust in love again. As the snow came, and the holidays neared, would Shotgun Ridge get another miracle?

Author

Mindy Neff
Mindy Neff
Author · 21 books

Mindy Neff is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and novellas. Her contemporary romances touch the heart, tug at the reader’s emotions, and always, without fail, have a happy ending. Mindy is the recipient of the National Reader’s Choice Award, the Orange Rose Award of Excellence, the Romantic Times Career Achievement award and the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, as well as W.I.S.H. awards for outstanding heroes, and two prestigious RITA nominations. Originally from Louisiana, Mindy moved to Southern California where she met and married a very romantic guy many, many years ago. They blended their families, his three kids and her two, and have been living happily (if a little insanely) ever after. Mindy loves to hear from readers. You can email her at mindy@mindyneff.com

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