Some folks in Whitehorn talked her ear off and some squirmed at the sight of her. But when reporter Elizabeth Monroe got only a long, hard glare from Jonas Bishop, she knew the man was hiding something. Something every bit as scandalous as all the town's juicy little secrets. Problem was, Jonas aroused much more than just Elizabeth's suspicions....

On the brink of breaking the biggest case of his Whitehorn, Montana career, Clint Calloway is completely unprepared for the truth about his parentage and his feelings for new partner Dakota Winston.

Letter To A Lonesome Cowboy by Jackie Merritt released on Dec 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.

The man who stole her heart Dana Bailey was a woman on the run, and romance was the last thing on her mind. But when her great escape led her to Detective Kurt Noble's arms, she was torn. Whitehorn's sexiest lawman could cost Dana her freedom if he ever found out her secret—and yet he'd already locked up her heart. Could she risk her future for the passion she felt only in his embrace?

A Maverick … with marriage on his mind? Like a tiger prowling the darkest jungles, Sam Brightwater always sidestepped the terrifying trap of love. Still, he vowed to settle down. Start a traditional family. Do his tribe proud. So the last woman Sam should have been attracted to was blue-eyed Julia Stedman, the half-Cheyenne visitor sampling her heritage before scurrying back to her ultramodern world. But Julia got under Sam's skin like a stubborn, sexy burr. And soon they were making love—making a baby!—and making mincemeat of Sam's grand plan….

He was a loner, a drifter... and the only man who could save a little girl's life. But to do that J. D. Cade would have to reveal a secret he'd kept for over twenty-five years—the secret that he was still alive. J. D. certainly hadn't planned on staying in Whitehorn. But soon he was renewing old friendships—and forging a tempting new one. Vibrant and tender, Dr. Carey Hall didn't know who J.D. was really Whitehorn's nearly forgotten golden boy—and she'd fallen prey to another Kincaid?

Wedding bells in Whitehorn?Ross Garrison was everything Lynn Taylor had ever dreamed of in a prince. And in one fairy-tale night, she gave him her innocence—and her heart. Now everyone was talking about how the prim schoolteacher turned up in the sexy lawyer's bed—until Ross gave the townsfolk something to really talk about and claimed Lynn as his bride-to-be! Lynn knew Ross was only trying to protect her honor. After all, this confirmed bachelor was about as far from marriage material as a man could be. Unless, of course, he fell in love...

The mystery man she marriedWho was this stranger before her? The man Danielle Mitchell once vowed to love, honor and cherish. The man who had disappeared with all his promises on a two-year mission, leaving her alone with their sweet child. Now Kyle was back, his heart just as elusive, their desire just as astonishing. And when he swore to protect her from the dangers that stalked both mother and daughter, Danielle was certain she and Sara would find shelter in his strong embrace. But could she welcome home this man as both her hero—and her husband?

"Honor demands that you marry my granddaughter!" After being caught in a compromising clinch with his boss' granddaughter, ranch foreman Eli Forrester was forced into a shotgun marriage with Melanie Kincaid. Eli had never wanted anyone as much as he did beautiful Melanie. But he'd learned the hard way not to let anyone get too close. Which meant that they could share heated glances and soul-searing kisses, but Eli wouldn't let her thaw his cold, hard heart. Still, it wasn't easy when every instinct told him that the city spitfire was the woman who could offer the solace he craved...

When a night of passion with Gina Henderson results in an unexpected pregnancy, Montana oilman Trent Remmington sets out to do the honorable thing by offering marriage, but his stubborn intended bride refuses to surrender unless he can offer his heart as well. Original.

Tough cowboy Cade Redstone gets more than he had bargained for when he comes to the aid of a beautiful runaway bride. Original.

Pediatrician Blake Remmington is stunned when he discovers that his new patient, six-year-old Nate, is his own son, the result of an unforgettable night of passion with beautiful Serena Dovesong. Original.

As part of his scheme to bring down the man he blames for his family's ruin, vengeful corporate raider and multimillionaire Adam Benson decides to marry his enemy's daughter, Victoria Rutherford, a shy beauty whose innocent and loving heart draws him despite his plans. Original.

This incredible 12-book continuity will take our readers back to Whitehorn, Montana, where love and mystery are always in the air. The first Montana Mavericks continuity shipped over 1 million units and had an average NSR of 50%, with 5 out of 12 titles hitting the USA Today bestseller list."Big Sky Lawman" Finding a murderer was the only thing that Deputy Sloan Ravencrest could think about. Until his investigation led him straight into Crystal Cobbs' welcoming arms. Crystal said she could help Sloan in his quest for justice, but Sloan sensed she was hiding something from him. Determined to uncover Crystal's secrets, Sloan soon found himself torn between the mysterious beauty who had laid claim to his heart and the duty that was a part of his soul. Would the truth forever drive the lovers apart...or bind their hearts together?

She was a woman in search of a child… And rugged P.I. Jack Henderson was her last resort—the only man who could help her find her sister's missing baby. But Rachel Montgomery never expected the rush of feelings the long, lean loner would arouse. Then Jack vowed to lay his life on the line for the baby's sake, and Rachel knew beneath his stony facade, a loving heart beat strong and true. Dare she hope to shatter his brooding emotions—and make a husband a part of her heartfelt quest?

Handsome cowboy Ryder Redstone always got what he wanted, and he wanted Daisy Harding—as his wife. But she stubbornly refused to marry him, despite her carrying his child. She didn't deny that a blazing passion sizzled between them, but she insisted that she wouldn't accept a proposal inspired out of duty. Well, Ryder had had enough of this nonsense. He was determined to make Daisy irrevocably his, and while he regretted that he hadn't put a ring on her finger "before" they learned they were about to become parents, Ryder planned to change that the "next" time around!

Emma Stover's passionate liaison with Brandon Harper becomes her alibi when a prominent Whitehorn citizen turns up dead and Emma becomes the prime suspect in the crime, but her dark secrets, including the mystery of her parentage, could destroy their growing feelings for each other. Original.

Left injured and with amnesia following an automobile accident, Max Montgomery, Whitehorn's ruthless bank president, finds himself at the mercy of private nurse Samantha Carter, whose unique blend of beauty, humor, and determination turns his life upside down. Original.

"A life with you just isn't possible." Heather Johnson had never intended to return to Whitehorn, Montana. But restoring an inherited ranch seemed the perfect way to pass the summer with her three kids. The moment she hired carpenter Mitch Fielding, though, his motherless twin daughters in tow, those short-term plans suddenly went awry. Mitch was the first man in her life who truly seemed to notice her. And as his skillful hands restored the ranch and ignited a passion she'd never known, her fragile heart began to heal, as well. For once in Heather's life everything "seemed" magnificent. And that scared her. Because the future she wanted—and the past she'd run from—were forever in Whitehorn....

The long-standing feud between the Kincaid and Baxter families could threaten the growing relationship between lawyer Hope Baxter and rancher Collin Kincaid. Original.

In the hearts and minds of Whitehorn, Montana,Gavin Nighthawk was guilty of murder. ButSummer Kincaid's spirit—her very soul—whisperedthat he was innocent. True, Gavin had a Big Sky-sizechip on his shoulder concerning his Native Americanheritage, but Summer knew him to be a healer…and aloving father. So to protect her childhood friend andhis baby, she married Gavin, knowing the legitimizingpower of the Kincaid name. And then she promptlylost her heart—something she'd vowed not to do.Something as unstoppable as the final judgmentregarding her husband's future.…

Successful businessman Ethan Redford never proposed a deal he couldn't close—and that included marriage. Even if his wife was to be one of convenience alone. Yet Cleo Kincaid Monroe's demands opened him up to emotional repercussions he'd never expected….

Every woman wanted Austin Parker, the hottest ticket on the racing circuit. Yet Frannie Hannon's pearls and pink sweater sets couldn't compare with his boots and tight-fitting jeans—or so she thought….

FBI Agent David Hannon's plans for a quiet vacation in his hometown were overturned by a murder investigation. And officer Gretchen Neal wasn't making his nights peaceful, either—especially as the case had them working very closely together....

If only he could stay away... Storm Hunter's return to Whitehorn sent tremors through the town—and shock waves of desire through innocent Jasmine Kincaid Monroe. But then Storm discovered the Monroes might have had something to do with this brother's long-ago disappearance....

He'd made a mistake once—he wouldn't again. Eight years ago, Brock Kincaid had tried to put Abby—and her brother's senseless death—out of his mind. After all, a man whose livelihood was tied to the ivory-handled six-shooters at his hips couldn't allow emotions and memories to dull his senses. But seeing her again had brought it all back: the passion, the hunger, the confusion. Nothing had changed, and yet, when he looked into the face of her child—everything had changed. Abby needed a man to match her fire, and he would be that man. He would know his son, teach him and be a father to him. Now if he could just convince Abby to believe in him again... and the future that was meant to be! Return to Whitehorn, Montana—where legends are begun and love lasts forever beneath the big sky...

Jane Harris, on the run fr om life back East, hoped only to survive. Still, everything in this breathtaking territory was overwhelming�including John Whitefeather, a blue-eyed Cheyenne leader who'd awakened her to womanly desire.John Whitefeather knew what it was like to be an outsider. That was why he was so drawn to Jane. But this shy violet was blossoming into a passionï ¬ â�� ower with roots deep in Montana soil, and maybe deeper still in his lonely heart….

All she wanted was a kitchen to run and a garden to tend. But when Doc Gray offered his name to her and the baby she carried, Ellie Mitchum was overwhelmed. How could she, a girl of "a certain reputation," ever be the kind of wife he needed—and deserved? Winston Gray knew that Ellie was the answer to his prayers. His life required a woman's touch; she needed a man to protect her. It was simple. But when her baby's real father returned, Win would learn that marriage, no matter how convenient, was never simple!

Christmas In Whitehorn by Susan Mallery released on Nov 23, 2001 is available now for purchase.

In Love With Her Boss by Christie Ridgway released on Dec 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Marked For Marriage by Jackie Merritt released on Jan 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

Her Montana Man by Laurie Paige released on Jul 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

A passion fiercer than the Montana heat... When rugged rancher Colby Holmes wanted to solve his aunt's murder, he reluctantly enlisted the help of stunning psychic Tessa Madison. Despite her mysterious beauty, Colby swore that he would never let a woman near his heart again. But it wasn't long before a burning desire tantalized him each time he looked Tessa's way. With a past that proved falling in love only brought pain, Tessa kept her heart under lock and key. But Colby's kiss brought on a sweet emotion that left her enchanted. So when the town's skeptics tried to force her from her home, would the love of one handsome cowboy be enough to make her stay?

Nowhere to Hide Librarian Molly Brewster had successfully created a new identity for herself until Deputy Sheriff Holt Tanner started asking questions about her past. Molly couldn't help but look to the ground when he watched her with his soulful brown eyes and waited for her to answer. In Holt, she sensed a need as deep as her own - to be loved completely - and without fear. Holt had a case to solve and faced a beguiling librarian with secrets. He wanted to ease the pain that kept Molly from confiding in him, but he didn't quite trust her - or himself. Would his search for the truth force Molly into hiding, or would his love set her free and make her his?

Moon Over Montana by Jackie Merritt released on Jun 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Marry Me...Again by Cheryl St.John released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE... AND LOVE After five years, Jeff Forsythe was finally back in Rumor, Montana—just when Jilly Davis needed him most. But she had no intention of clipping the wings of the footloose pilot just because she was having a baby. Even if her childhood pal was arousing feelings that had nothing to do with friendship.... Freedom at all costs—those were the rules Jeff lived by. Until he came home to find his best buddy all grown up, pregnant—and sexier than he'd ever remembered. Suddenly this irresistible mom-to-be tempted him to trim his wings and put down roots in Rumor. Wasn't that what friends were for? MONTANA MAVERICKS: THE Kingsleys: nothing is as it seems beneath the big skies of Montana.

The Rancher's Daughter by Jodi O'Donnell released on Sep 30, 2003 is available now for purchase.

FROM LIFE IN THE FAST LANE... New York socialite Jinni Fairchild would take care of her sister, even if that meant sacrificing, temporarily, her jetset lifestyle for the wilds of Rumor, Montana. No limos, no parties, no haute couture—she was barely surviving. Until she met Max Cantrell. TO SLOW AND EASY. Tall. Dark. Gorgeous. And rich as Midas. Jinni knew how to handle men like him. With one flirtatious smile, she would have him eating out of her manicured hand. Except Max had his own agenda, one that involved long talks, gentle kisses and an unhurried sensuality that tempted this city girl to stop and smell the roses—with him! MONTANA MAVERICKS: THE KINGSLEYS Nothing is as it seems beneath the big skies of Montana

This is definitely not the honeymoon she was expecting . . .It’s summertime in Rust Creek Falls, Montana, and Gemma Chapman is here on her honeymoon . . . alone. Now the town gossips are atwitter about the jilted city girl who’s been spotted with local single dad and rancher Hank Harlow!His daughter, Janie, is doing her darnedest to play matchmaker for them, but is she leading her papa down the trail to disappointment? Or will this can-do cowboy lasso Gemma’s wary heart for good?Praise for the author“The well-paced narrative gives this sweet and saucy romance its genuine feel.” —RT Book Reviews