Author: cjcarmichael
A year after cowboy Dylan left Cathleen at the altar, he’s back and ready to make amends. But is the beautiful bed-and-breakfast owner willing to open her heart again? Book one in a series of charming Montana romances!
Murder in a small town is always personal.Local longtime librarian, Sybil Tombe, is missing, abducted from her home on the outskirts of the isolated ranching town of Lost Trail, Montana. An elderly neighbor reports seeing a gray-haired, bearded man driving up to Sybil’s house the night she disappeared. Newly-minted Sheriff Zak Waller can’t think of a less likely target for a crime. When an older … crime. When an older man is reported lurking around a young girl at the local grade school, Zak wonders if this man could also be Sybil’s abductor? The descriptions of the men are similar—but…
Sage Carrigan never meant to be the other woman. Unfortunately, bronco rider Dawson O’Dell neglected to mention he was married the night he invited her to his bed after they’d both placed first in their rodeo events. When his wife walked in on them – Sage was deeply hurt and humiliated. After an accident in the ring the next day, Sage decides she’s quitting the rodeo–and cowboys—to become a … become a chocolatier in her hometown ranching community, Marietta, Montana. She’s doing just fine, but then Dawson shows up —five years later, with a little girl in tow. He’s here…
Three weeks ago, Portia Bishop mailed a letter to the father of her baby, Saddle Bronc rider Austin Bradshaw. It’s a letter she should have written a long time ago—like when she first found out she was pregnant, shortly after she ended things with Austin, dropped out of college, and went running to her family in Marietta, Montana.Austin has loved Portia since he first laid his eyes on her in … her in college. A year ago, he convinced her to do something impulsive and very romantic. Now, as he opens her letter, Austin has two reasons to return to…
Bitter Truth (Book 2 of Bitter Root Mysteries)Murder in a small town is always personal.In the isolated ranching community of Lost Trails, Montana, Lacy Stillman, a rich elderly rancher has died of a heart attack in her own bed. What could be more normal than that? As Zak Waller, dispatcher with the local Sheriff’s Office, joins the town in mourning the loss of the community matriarch, some … community matriarch, some disquieting information makes Zak wonder if Lacy’s death was not what it seemed. Meanwhile, Zak’s friend Tiff Masterson is overwhelmed by her mother’s escalating mental breakdown and her aunt’s…
Bitter End (Book 3 of Bitter Root Mysteries)Murder in a small town is always personal. When a young mother is murdered in the isolated ranching town of Lost Trail, Montana, the father of her child is the first suspect. In this case, there are two: the biological father who hasn’t seen his daughter in over a year and the adoptive father whose life hangs in the balance as he struggles with cancer.… he struggles with cancer.Zak Waller is Lost Trail’s newest deputy. He’s also locked in a power struggle with the town’s old-school Sheriff. If Zak solves this case maybe…
In the small town of Lost Trail, Montana, locals will do anything to keep the peace. But when a newcomer is slain and the sheriff neglects his duties, dispatcher Zak becomes determined to catch the murderer — no matter how many feathers he has to ruffle.
Finn Knightly’s late father left a small fortune to nurse Willa Fairchild, and Finn’s determined to find out why. As they spend time together, he begins to realize she’s not a scammer — but might be a Christmas miracle… From an author whose “dialogue sparkles” (RT Book Reviews).
A page-turning whodunit with over 1,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Set in the eerie northwestern town of Twisted Cedars, this grisly mystery follows a dogged crime writer and a meek librarian as they try to catch a killer whose brutal crimes have gone unchecked.
Callan’s world is turned upside down when her dad leaves the family ranch to a city slicker named Court — not her. But when the handsome new owner proposes a deal that could win her the ranch, will he end up winning her heart?