Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance

When you’re looking to download free and discounted contemporary romance ebooks, this is the place to go. Satisfy your inner passion for bestselling romance in this category, and never pay more than what you should. We routinely feature the best authors of contemporary romance ebooks, and they always promote their ebooks to you--for free or for a discount.

 

Definition of "Contemporary Romance": While technically a subgenre of the Romance category, that category is much too large to not be broken down. Contemporary Romance, by definition, is set in the time in which it was written.  The ebooks in this category are largely focused on the relationship and romantic love shared by two people.  Typically, ebooks in this category reward characters that are good people, punish those that are bad, and end with an upbeat, positive conclusion.  But, that "formula" is always being altered by excellent authors--which is why we read their ebooks, right?

 

Some examples of the best Contemporary Romance ebooks past and present include Nicholas Sparks (The Longest Ride), Tracy Brogan (Crazy Little Thing), Jojo Moyes (Me Before You), Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook), Lisa Kleypas (Blue-Eyed Devil).

She Sins at Midnight

by Whitney Dineen


". . . a hilarious cat fight with a Hollywood starlet and her award-winning romance novel nobody knows about. This fun, quick read examines the envies and dissatisfactions in women's lives, reassuring readers that no one's life is truly perfect." --Kirkus Review

"She Sins at Midnight is clever and disarming. It's a very enjoyable, feel-good book and you don't have to be a chick to have a blast reading it. It's most highly recommended." -Readers' Favorite

Lila Montgomery, thirty-two-year-old Hollywood assistant extraordinaire, has a secret. On the outside, she’s a hard-working dedicated employee, a good friend, and a loving daughter. But above all else, she’s been raised to be a lady, which of course is why she’s determined to conceal her secret life. If her straight-laced friends and family back home ever discover that she is really the smashing new author of a steamy romance novel, their disapproval would shame her forever! That’s why Lila has chosen to publish her sexy narrative under the nom de plume, Jasmine Sheath.

With her fifteenth high school class reunion on the horizon, Lila finds herself at a crossroads. More than anything she wants to go home and see her childhood friends but is embarrassed that she hasn’t accomplished the things she feels she should have by this time in her life; mainly marriage and children.

After another brutal run-in with Melinda Forrester, Oscar nominated actress and client of her boss, Josh Furber, Lila decides that fleeing Hollywood for a month is the best thing for her. Lila packs her bags for her childhood home of Bentley Hills, sure that her friends and family will be the touchstone of normalcy that she so desperately needs. What she doesn't expect is that Melinda will follow her and a tabloid media circus will ensue!

Not only does Lila discover that her home is nothing like she remembers, but she meets and falls in love with the very man that inspired the hero in her novel.

She Sins at Midnight is full of laugh out loud hijinks that will make you never look at Hollywood the same way again!

Author, Whitney Dineen, swears that this novel is based purely on fiction and that any characters bearing any resemblance to any celebrities you know are completely and totally fictitious; even though she spent eighteen years in La La Land, with a celebrity client base for her real job…

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Her Last First Kiss: Christian Cowboy Romance (Last Chance Ranch Romance Book 1)

by Liz Isaacson


A cowgirl down on her luck hires a man who's good with horses and under the hood of a car. Can Hudson fine tune Scarlett's heart as they work together? Or will things backfire and make everything worse at Last Chance Ranch?

Scarlett Adams has had enough. Enough of men breaking her heart. Enough of her boss saying she needs to do better. Enough of the traffic and hustle of the city. So when the opportunity to take over her grandfather's horse ranch in the hills of California comes along, she jumps at it. She'd rather spend her time with horses, dogs, and goats than honking cars, power suits, and men who don't call back.

And she's finally happy.

Hudson Flannigan knows three things: horses, cars, and that he's never going to make his father proud. Not only that, but he's disappointed his mother too. Well, his ex-wife did that when she found someone else to love, but its somehow Hudson's fault.

When Scarlett needs help getting the rundown ranch back into shape, she hires Hudson to get all the vehicles into proper working order. The spark between them is instant and hot, but neither of them wants to endure another painful breakup. Can Scarlett and Hudson find the faith and forgiveness they need to fix themselves as they restore Last Chance Ranch to its former glory? Or will this fine-tuning of their hearts backfire and leave them more broken than before?

Read HER LAST FIRST KISS, the first book in a brand new contemporary western romance series by USA Today bestselling author Liz Isaacson.
 

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Outracing Demons: A Best Friend's Little Sister Love Story

by Ali Parker


Hot. Fast. Dangerous.

Only two things are capable of sating my hunger: racing and women.

I’m a devil behind the wheel, and there isn’t another man in New York City who can beat me.

Nor any dumb enough to try.

But there was a woman who could. My ex-wife, Evie.

And she did. F*cked me up real good.

Thanks to her, I gave up my dream of racing, but I can’t run from fate forever.

The evil bastards at her side have taken over the underground racing scene, but I’m diving back in deep.

With my focus on the road, the last thing I need is a distraction, but that’s just what Laina is.

My best friend’s little sister feels off limits, until she isn’t.

Perfect curves and a smile that could melt hearts, this woman has me wanting to say yes from the start.

She’s relentless and drives me mad with the desire to be bad one more time—just for her.

I might be outracing demons, but I’m not running from anything.

Not me. Not ever again.

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Skye's the Limit (Grey Skyes Adventures Book 1)

by Agatha Ball


The forecast calls for Grey Skyes... with a chance of trouble...

When her client's diamonds go missing, Bernice Lucia must leave her corporate office in Chicago and travel to the tropical paradise of Isla Peligrosa to investigate a casino that is not afraid to load the dice. She's in treacherous water with smuggling rings, liars, and deceit, but the roguish Grey Skyes may be just the diamond thief she's been looking for.

Fans of ROMANCING THE STONE and OCEAN'S ELEVEN will love SKYE'S THE LIMIT, book one in the frothy rom-sus series GREY SKYES ADVENTURES.

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One More Night: A Bad Boy Romance

by Ali Parker


My life is my job. It’s all I need.

Or so I thought.

Everyone around me assumes I’m arrogant and cold-hearted, but it’s a persona.

One that keeps me safe in LA.

I might be at the top, but looking around, it’s lonely as hell.

Not that I’d ever utter those words out loud. Not a chance.

And women come and go like the wind.

None of them are looking for real love.

Until her. A new PR agent that I wasn’t expecting to like at all.

But she shakes me to the core of my being, wakes me up, and forces me to feel things I thought were long gone.

I only have one rule–never get involved with anyone in the business.

Now I just need to convince her of that.

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Illicit: A Contemporary Romance Collection

by Calinda B et al


Over 20 illicit romances with the sexy heroes and strong heroines you crave!

Lose Yourself in the world of hot hookups, where the stories run from sexy to downright scandalous and the characters will leave you breathless. In these pages, you'll find tantalizing romance, rekindled flames, and forbidden trysts.

From confident military men and suave billionaires to bad boy players, hot alphas, and more, you're sure to find the illicit romance of your fantasies burning up these pages! These powerful, exciting men will keep you up all night and daydreaming all day!

Your favorite contemporary romance authors invite you to join them for twenty sizzling stories. Which of these scorching novels and novellas will have you hooked?

Don't delay your pleasure.
One-click TODAY!

Including Stories from

New York Times bestselling author Calinda B
USA Today bestselling author Sylvie Stewart
USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Morris
Alexa Padgett
Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Jeana E. Mann
Piper Lawson
J. Saman
Colleen Charles
Casey Hagen
E.S. Carter
Rylee Swann
Emma Tharp
Liz Matis
Heather C. Myers
Jan O'Hara
Maggie Carpenter
Tara L. Ames
Shannyn Leah
Megyn Ward
Alyssa Drake & Bella Emy
S.R. Watson & Ryan Stacks
USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Avery
Kim Carmichael

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REDEMPTION SERIES (Romantic Mystery Boxset, Books 1-3)

by Bev Pettersen


Three Award-Winning Novels!

RIDING FOR REDEMPTION (Book One)


Rugged Scott Taylor can't stay away from the stunning Megan. But their sizzling attraction could compromise the search for her missing brother and put her in terrible danger. Can the pair survive treachery, betrayal, and their own mistrust?

Heart of Excellence Readers Choice Award
National Readers Choice Award Finalist
HOLT Medallion Award of Merit
Winner Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award


"What a fantastic book! I absolutely adored Megan & Scott and thought that their love story played in perfectly with the mystery and intrigue in this book. It was refreshing to see Megan, who has zero investigative skills, put her life on hold and join a jockey school to try and find out what happened to her missing brother." - Steph at Goodreads


A SCANDALOUS HUSBAND (Book Two)

Dani lost the love of her life to an unjust prison sentence but is finally ready to move on. She has no idea her estranged husband is being released. Dex is determined to win her back...but will it be too little, too late?

Winner Heart of Excellence Readers' Choice
Winner Reader Views Best Romance
Winner Aspen Gold Readers Choice
HOLT Medallion Award Finalist
Book Buyers Best Finalist


"I love a romance where you know the heroine and hero belong together but you just don't know how it's going to happen. This one nailed it! I loved, loved, Dex. He's the bad boy, deep down good guy you want to take home and hang on to for forever. Dani was a heroine you could identify with and root for. Just a great weekend read." - Amazon Reviewer


BACKSTRETCH BABY (Book Three)

Desperate to keep her horse training job, Eve turns to private investigator Rick Talbot for help. But when she's thrust into danger, will their irresistible attraction be enough to save her life?

Winner Reader Views Award, Best Romance
National Excellence in Romance Fiction Finalist
Book Buyer's Best Finalist OCC-RWA
International Digital Awards Finalist, Contemporary Novel


"Bev Pettersen is a natural storyteller--she knows how to keep her readers engaged with just the right amount of romance, mystery, and intrigue...Great story!" - Reader Views

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Get Lucky: A Romantic Comedy (Lucky in Love Book 1)

by Lila Monroe


Fall in love with this hot and hilarious romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jasmine Guillory, and Christina Lauren!
 

 What happens when you wake up in a hotel suite next to a gorgeous naked man with absolutely no memory of the past twelve hours?

I guess it's true what they say: what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Or at least I hope it stays here. The Romantic Style Book convention was meant to be a weekend of raucous fun with friends, sun, and enough poolside margaritas to forget about my ex. But now, instead of meeting my fans and signing books, I'm stuck with cocky divorce lawyer Nate Wexler. He's arrogant, infuriating, and I can't keep my hands off of him. Judging by the state of our hotel room, last night was wild. I just wish I could remember it.

A pair of matching tattoos. A half empty box of glow-in-the-dark Trojans. And a... wedding veil?

What the hell just happened?

Discover the hot and hilarious world of the LUCKY IN LOVE series from Lila Monroe!
1. Get Lucky
2. Bet Me
3. Lovestruck
4. Mr Right-Now
5. Perfect Match
6. Christmas with the Billionaire

"I laughed my ass off. Let me know if you find it. I wish I'd written this book."
-- Kayti McGee

"I've NEVER had SO MUCH FUN while reading a book! This was insanely good"
-- Shayna's Spicy Reads

"Get Lucky is an enchanting, steamy, delightful read I never wanted to end" -- Angie's Dreamy Reads

"One of the funniest, light hearted, free spirited novels I have ever read... An absolute joy to read." - Bloggers From Down Under

"This.Book.Is.SOOOO.Funny! What is the best way to describe it? It's like a cross between The Hangover and...a steamy romance novel...hahaha. SO SO steamy. I'm surprised my kindle didn't start smoking. But more importantly, it was funny and endearing." -- Micah Liesel's Book Blog

 

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Closer

by Alexa Riley


Ava fudged a little on her résumé to land her dream job. She’s been working her curvy booty overtime to get her boss’s new lingerie line off the ground. But when her boss’s brother comes in and says Ava should be the face—and body—of the campaign, she’s having second thoughts.

Lucas knows what he wants, and the second he sees every lush inch of Ava all bets are off. She’s not only the one for the job but the one for him, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make her see it.

Warning: This obsessed hero doesn’t hold back, and we were more than happy to let him take the reins. Find out what happens when the thick girl gets the alpha and things really heat up!

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If you listened to Closer on the Read Me Romance Podcast and have been waiting for the epilogues… look no further!! We’ve almost doubled the word count with BRAND NEW content to give you the happily ever after you’ve been waiting on!

If you love this book bio and want to listen to it in audio, check out Closer on the Read Me Romance Podcast and get Ava and Lucas’ story WITHOUT epilogues for FREE!

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Magic Hour: A Novel

by Kristin Hannah


From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home.
 
In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.
 
Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice’s past—although doing so requires help from Julia’s estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice—and for herself.
 
“One of [Kristin Hannah’s] most compelling and riveting novels.”—Booklist

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Reasons To Breathe: A Single Mom Love Story

by Chloe Morgan

I just needed a fresh start.

A new place to raise my little one as I worked to pull my life back together.

It’s never been an easy life, raising my kiddo alone, but I find strength in the little things.

The kind woman that I work for has been like a second mother.

And I had no clue how hot her marine son was until he comes home for a visit.

The guy is 100% alpha male. Everything I find attractive and usually fall hard for.

He’s got a decision to make. Leave the service or reenlist? Time is ticking down.

But the longer he stays, the more I want him to stay.

Where love didn’t seem like a possibility before, I feel like I’ve found a reason to breathe.

Him.

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Right Under My Nose: A Billionaire Single Father Love Story

by Ali Parker


My life couldn’t get any more ridiculous.

A few days ago, my son’s teacher wanted to berate me on my parenting style.

I politely told her to f*ck off, in so many words.

And now? She’s sitting across the table from me at my first blind date in years.

You can’t make this shit up.

Nothing has been easy since my wife left me and Hunter years ago. And yet, we persevered.

He’s my whole world, and the last thing I have time for is a woman.

But this beautiful teacher disagrees. She wants to help me find the right girl for me and my boy. My best friend agrees. It’s time.

To shut everyone up, I go along with it. How bad can this get?

Don’t ask.

The right woman has been under my nose the whole time. And without realizing it, I’ve fallen deeply in love with her.

I can only hope she’ll stop her silly search and accept my offer.

Be mine.

Forever.

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AROUSE (Spiral of Bliss #1)

by Nina Lane


We promised each other a sweet, hot forever. Then we found out what happens after "happily ever after."

Brilliant, handsome professor Dean West is everything I've ever wanted, but didn't think I would have. My troubled past left me wary and guarded. But when Dean rescued me from mix-up with college courses, the spark between us turned into a firestorm. As he taught me about desire and trust, this warm, sexy man always kept me safe.

And for three years, our hot, loving marriage has been unbreakable.

Or so I thought.

Then one simple question provokes an alarming chain of events that threatens to tear us apart forever.

Not once have I believed Dean would lie to me...until he does.

Not once have I believed I would betray him...until I do.

Not once have I believed we would ever be apart...until we are.

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Welcome to Spiral of Bliss. Liv and Dean's everlasting romance will melt your heart, turn you on, and enchant you with the power of a love to end all loves.

Reading Order:

AROUSE
ALLURE
AWAKEN
ARRIVE
BREAK THE SKY
ADORE
ALWAYS

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Cadence Untouched (Cadence Duet Book 1)

by Dakota Willink

 

One summer. One touch...

Cadence Riley didn’t have time for boys – no matter how potent their smiles were. School and working at Camp Riley were her only priorities. She knew better than to fall for someone like Fitz Quinn, the spoiled bad boy son of a wealthy politician. But the second he spoke to her, she knew she was in over her head. He was a gorgeous trouble maker with a cocky attitude. Her heart warned her, but she didn’t listen. There was something protective and good beneath the bad boy exterior that made her insides flutter. Before she knew it, she fell hard and fast.

Fitz wasn’t prepared to meet a girl like Cadence. She was shy and innocent – and nothing like the girls who usually flocked his doorstep. How could he resist her mile-long blond hair and emerald eyes? He knew he shouldn’t want her. His father already had other plans for him and a relationship with her could never go beyond the summer. He thought their stolen kisses by the lake were only supposed to be a summer fling. Falling for her shouldn’t have happened. But it did.

Now the clock is counting down until Fitz has to return to the life that awaits him in Washington D.C. As September draws closer, how will they survive the end of everything they’ve come to love?

*Cadence Untouched is the first book in the Cadence duet. Cadence Defined will release on Februrary 26, 2019!

 

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Lock 'N' Load (Federal K-9 Book 1)

by Tee O'Fallon

 

Crack CIA analyst Trista Gold is a whiz with the computer, but not so much with people. She hides behind her job, analyzing Top Secret code and making recommendations on national security. She doesn’t need a man in her life. But she will, very soon...

CIA K-9 officer Sgt. Matt Connors suspects that beneath Trista’s uptight appearance, there’s a sexy woman itching to cut loose. But he doesn’t dare act on his attraction. He’s a loner and always will be. Keeping away from Trista is a must-do directive. Until he doesn’t have a choice...

During a routine assignment, Trista stumbles across a cryptic exchange. She doesn’t think much of it...until someone tries to murder her—twice. Both times, Matt had been there to save her. But now she has to hide. And her new bodyguard, Matt, and his K-9 are the only hope she has against the powerful forces that want her dead.

 

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Protecting Dallas - A Military Reverse Harem Romance

by Krista Wolf


Three ripped, gorgeous Navy SEALS. One sizzling night of ultimate, carnal pleasure. Who would've thought hitting rock-bottom could be so much fun?

With her parents both gone and her brother KIA, Dallas Winters leads a cold, lonely existence. That is, until a trio of elite SEALs rescue her from a crack team of unknown assailants, hellbent on capturing her for reasons even they don't yet understand.

Enter Maddox, the chiseled blond leader of the group, who explains that her brother tasked them with protecting Dallas shortly before his demise. Along with Austin, olive-skinned and beautiful, and Kane, the brooding alpha giant, these three powerful soldiers have been guarding Dallas longer than she even knows... and will continue to do so, until every last one their enemies are vanquished.

Yet when a single night of weakness ignites a powder-keg of irrepressible sexual attraction? Dallas finds herself adrift on a glorious sea of passion, sinew, and man-muscle. Jealousy is thrust aside as her three gorgeous roommates offer a sinfully unorthodox solution: sharing Dallas together, fully and completely, in every possible way.

Satisfying the needs of three strapping warriors is fun at first, as Dallas is put through the exhaustingly delicious paces of being a shared girlfriend. But the sinister forces aligning against them have other plans, and even Dallas herself harbors a hidden, yet undiscovered secret...

Can three brothers-in-arms love and protect one beautifully headstrong woman, while fighting off the same treacherous mercenaries responsible for their comrade's demise? Or will their budding four-way relationship - filled with lust and sharing and love - be doomed to failure before it can even truly begin?

PROTECTING DALLAS is a sexy, stand-alone military reverse harem romance filled with laughter, drama, heart-pounding excitement, and enormous amounts of love. It also contains blistering hot MFMM menage sex, in single and multiple partner scenes, so molten they're bound to melt your kindle! HEA guaranteed.

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Moving On: A Rainier Family Novel

by Ashton Cade


Trevor:

My family gets the best of me. But sometimes they get on my nerves something awful. Always on my case about dating and finding someone to love, when they should know better than anyone else that I don't deserve any of that. Not anymore. Ever since I lost Gerry in the war, all of a sudden people think they can speak for him—but they're saying I should move on, forget him. That that's what he'd want. But they don't know how badly I betrayed him. How I left him when he needed me the most. It was Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and when he died, I took it to heart. When it comes to love, I'll never ask or tell again.
Trouble is, now Shane is in town and the way he makes me feel, it's hard to resist wanting to shout it from the rooftops. But I won't hurt another man the way I hurt Gerry—and when moving on is just another betrayal, the only way to do that is to not engage.

Shane:

When I left corporate life to do something more meaningful, the last thing I thought I would find is love. But along comes Trevor Rainier. He's not only gorgeous and fun, but he's deeply compelling—there's more there than meets the eye, and what meets the eye is, well, let's say, delicious. He's helping me build my retreat for veterans, but he's keeping me guessing... the guy is blowing hot and cold so much so that I end up practically chasing him around Umberland just to get some answers. But just when things finally seem to be going right, our hiking trip goes tragically wrong, and even through my pain I can see he's triggered. The situation's forcing us together, but he's keeping me at a distance. Can he ever move on from his past and see what's standing in front of him?


Moving On is the fourth book in the Rainier Family series and can be happily read on its own. 63k words of sizzling heat, making it back in time for dinner, getting over the past, and as always, a whole big, bustling, small-town family waiting for its HEA.

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Alpha's Challenge

by Lee Savino


How to Date a Werewolf:

#1 Never call him ‘Good Doggie.’


I’ve got a problem. A big, hairy problem. An enforcer from the Werewolves Motorcycle Club broke into my house. He thinks I know the Werewolves’ secret, and the pack sent him to guard me.

#2 During a full moon, be ready to get freaky

By the time he decides I’m no threat, it’s too late. His wolf has claimed me for his mate.
Too bad we can’t stand each other…

# 3 Bad girls get eaten in the bedroom

...until instincts take over. Things get wild. Naked under the full moon, this wolfman has me howling for more.

# 4 Break ups are hairy

Not even a visit from the mob, my abusive ex, my crazy mother and a road trip across the state in a hippie VW bus can shake him.

#5 Beware the mating bite

Because there’s no running from a wolf when he decides you’re his mate.

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Her Boyfriend's Friend

by Mia Ford


I thought I had everything I needed - then Nate walked into my life.
 

I noticed his eyes first, deep luscious pools I wanted to dive in and drown.
The broad shoulders, mighty fine muscles, and dimpled smile didn't hurt either.
And as soon as I met him, I just felt... warm and protected. Safe.

One hitch though - Nate's my fiancé's friend.
And I'm not the type to cheat.

Unlike my jerk of a fiancé.
Yeah, guess what I just found out.
Good old Jack has been playing around.

Of course, it's one rule for him and another for me.
I know what Nate and I have is real.
So real there's a baby growing to prove it.
But if Jack finds out he'll destroy us.
He's the billionaire that runs this town.

Is true love worth the price?

 

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We've Only Just Begun (Oregon Trail Dreamin' Book 1)

by Kathleen Ball

 

A stubborn young woman. A rugged wagon master. Will the trail into the Western territory tame their wild hearts?

Susan Farr would travel any distance for a chance at a new beginning. After losing her parents and her home in a tragic twist of fate, she’s determined to hitch a ride on the next wagon train to the Oregon coast—even if it means marrying her way in. But when she’s swept off her feet by the handsome wagon master, her marriage of convenience to someone else turns into a conundrum of the heart.

Mike Todd keeps his passengers on a tight reign. In his role as wagon master, he’s fended off too many native raiders and kidnappers to allow pretty young maidens to travel alone. But when his code of conduct saddles the alluring Susan to a deadbeat drunk, his own budding feelings may just inspire a change of course…

In the uncharted expanses of the American West, can Susan and Mike find their way to a romantic new beginning or will their love get lost in the wild?

We’ve Only Just Begun is the first sweet romance in the Oregon Trail Dreamin’ Historical Western series. If you like heartwarming love stories, accurate details, and death-defying twists and turns, then you’ll love Kathleen Ball’s action-packed tale of life on the trail.

Buy We’ve Only Just Begun to embark on a perilous journey into the heart today!

 

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