Destiny Bay: The Ranchers

Series · 6 books · 1988-2015

By Amy Summers, Helen Conrad

Books in series

Native Silver

2013

NATIVE SILVER—He wants her- she wants her ranch back! When Shawnee Carrington returns home to help her grandfather win his fight to keep his land, she goes up against David Santiago, a man she's hated and loved with equal passion for years. She's determined to beat him, and win the horse show his sister always dominates as well, with the help of Native Silver, her beloved horse. But her plans will only work if no one realizes Native Silver is blind. A beautiful straying daughter of the land, a stunningly handsome descendant of the conquering conquistadores who loves her... his sister, recently divorced from a European royal, an aged grandfather losing his grip on reality, and a blind horse, all have a stake in the Californio Days equestrian competition. Who will win the hearts and minds they yearn for and who will win the trophy itself? Original version published in print by Mills and Boon and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.

Destiny Ranch

1993

DESTINY RANCH She desperately wants to find her father. He needs to make sure she can't. Carly Stevens needs to fill in her past so that she can face her future. She takes a job caring for Joe Carrington's children, only to find that she's stepped into the middle of her own mystery—and into a struggle with an irresistible rancher who's own heartbreak has destroyed his trust in love. Most of the Destiny Bay Romances are focused on the beach town, but just a few miles inland there lies a valley, Destiny Valley, and the dusty little town of Destiny that forms the hub of cattle country, horse country, and the orchards. The Carringtons who live here are a different breed. They’re hard working people, people who have a love for the land and a passion for those who mean the most to them. Book #2, DESTINY RANCH, is out now! Original version published in print by Harlequin Superromance and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series \\\*This matches the description of her book Joe's Miracle (Harlequin Super Romance #544), however, not sure if should combine since this series is being re-written and some of the books appeared to have changed character names, etc.

Sweet Desperado

1988

SWEET DESPERADO She’s hanging on for the reward money....but can she last that long? Jessie Carrington is a rancher and that's all she's ever wanted to be, but when she gets a chance to play bounty hunter, she takes it. She needs the money badly. But once she id's the fugitive, he turns the tables and now she's the captive and on an emotional roller coaster ride as she falls for him, ruining all her plans. Most of the Destiny Bay Romances are focused on the beach town, but just a few miles inland there lies a valley, Destiny Valley, and the dusty little town of Destiny that forms the hub of cattle country, horse country, and the orchards. The Carringtons who live here are a different breed. They’re hard working people, people who have a love for the land....and a passion for those who mean the most to them. Book #3, SWEET DESPERADO, is out now! \\\*This book is a re-write of Desperado (Harlequin Super Romance #322) Original version published in print by Harlequin Superromance and recently revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series.

Stealing Shane's Girl

2014

A Destiny Bay Ranchers Novella You gotta be a football hero…. Tyler Carrington was always second best to football hero Shane Garlock—with the town and with Becky Harris, his first love. But now he has a chance to try for her again. Will he have the guts to step up and win her this time? Even a cowboy needs some romance in his life. And once he gets over being all alpha male on her, things begin to heat up.

Luck Be A Lady

2014

Kelly Carrington Stanton is a down-to-earth single mom, trying to do it all, and she has no time for a slick gambler like Cody Marin. On his side, Cody can't believe he seems to be irresistibly drawn to this woman who coaches her daughter's softball team and scorns his high-flying life. Can these two mismatched lovers ever get beyond the natural pull of attraction and find a place to build a dream on?

Don't Tell Me You Love Me

2015

A Destiny Bay Romance Novella~21,000 words Johnny and Cheyenne had a mystical connection that was severed when Johnny seemed to cause her father's heart attack. But destiny can't be denied and Johnny is back, ready to fight for what belongs to him. (Excerpt) Why? What was the matter with her? She didn’t know, and she didn’t dare analyze it. She only knew she had to ride hard and fast until she left all doubts and fears behind her and raced her way into something else. Her days were spent being careful to say the right thing, to smile enough, to hold back emotion. When she had a chance to get away and ride in the evening, she could shed all that, could let her real feelings surge up and spill over. It happened often. But for some reason, tonight was extra intense. Tonight, she was in another world. She never heard the hoof beats behind her. How could she? Flamethrower, his hoofs smashing against the rocks, his breath coming hard, was making enough noise to drown out a jet plane, let alone another rider. So she didn’t hear him at all. But she felt him. Suddenly, she knew he was there. Something changed in the air. A new light slanted in against her eyes, making her squint and turn away. The earth, the trees, the very grass beneath their feet—they all knew. He was there and he was riding up hard behind her and he would catch her if she didn’t make tracks. She gasped and leaned even further down against Flamethrower’s neck, crying out encouragement to the gallant horse, her knees pressing in tightly, her fingers clutched in the mane, holding on, urging speed. She cried out the same words over and over, like a prayer. He couldn’t catch her. She couldn’t let him. She had to get away. She had to beat him. She had to win.

Authors

aka Jena Hunt and Raye Morgan. Helen Conrad was born on April 11, 1945 in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. and grew up between Holland, Guam, and California, and spent a few years in Washington, D.C. as well. She obtained a B.A. in English Literature. Helen was working toward a Master's in Library Science when she dropped out to have her first son. "One look into those baby blue eyes and I knew it was going to be a long time before I went back to school. But with young ones, you do have time to read, and the more I read, the more I learned about writing". She started writing because she felt guilty about spending so much time reading. "Through writing I figured I could still immerse myself in the stories I love, but I could actually claim I was working! The amazing thing was when I sold my first book and the excuse was justified. Dreams really do come true!" After years of writing romantic suspense in the style of Mary Stewart and children's books in a lot of styles, she finally sold a romance to Jove's Second Chance at Love and there was celebration all around-at least in her ever-patient family of husband and four boys. She published four more romances for Jove under the name Jena Hunt, then began writing Silhouette Desires. A few sales to Bantam Loveswept and Harlequin Romance, Temptationand SuperRomance under the name Helen Conrad followed, as well as to Harpers, Dell Ecstasy, Mills & Boon, and even an historical with Zebra. Today, she is concentrating on Silhouette Romance, completely captivated by the breezy fun and touching poignancy of their compact, to-the-point form. She feels the perfect "quick read" should make the reader smile, sigh and put the book down feeling better about the state of love in the world. Now, she lives in the Los Angeles area now with Nick, her geologist-computers cientist husband and the two of her four sons who still live at home."Having the boys around helps keep me up on the current trends," she says with a laugh. "But writing helps keep me in touch with the romance that weaves through the everyday lives we all live."