Author: melindacurtis
A small-town judge meets her match in a rodeo star troublemaker, but soon they may both end up targets of the town’s matchmakers in this delightful and heartwarming tale of romance. Darcy Jones Harper is thrilled to have finally shed her reputation as the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. The people of Sunshine Valley have to respect her now that she’s the new town judge. But when the bad … But when the bad boy who broke her heart back in high school shows up in her courtroom, she realizes maybe things haven’t changed so much after…
What not to expect when you’re expecting… Becca Thomas is thrilled to be pregnant, even though it means bringing up her baby alone. At thirty-eight, this may be her last chance to have a child. She doesn’t expect to see her baby daddy again, nor does she believe the free-wheeling younger man wants to be a father. Wrong! Aiden Rodas may live the life of a devil-may-care wildland firefighter, but … firefighter, but he’s not going to walk away from his responsibilities, no matter how unexpected they are. His challenge now is making Becca see that their child needs both…
A bachelor’s life… works on her PhD. When her employer goes missing and the only family member she can find is the twins’ Uncle Logan, she takes the girls from Seattle to Silver Bend, Idaho. But once there, she’s not sure Logan is up to caring for the girls or his elderly aunt. What’s a nanny with a school deadline looming to do? A traditional, clean romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.more
From a USA Today bestselling author: At a destination wedding in Ecuador, botanist Aubrey resolves to confront the billionaire guest interfering in her cutting-edge cocoa research. But when a suave stranger asks Aubrey to help turn his chocolate company around, she’ll be in for a sweet surprise…
The holidays are served up with some spice in this small-town romance featuring a woman who must maintain a secret identity and the man who begins falling for her. This Christmas, all Mayor Kevin Hadley wants is to give his five-year-old son whatever his heart desires. Only Tad has fallen head over holly for his pretty, sweet-as-sugarplum teacher. When attraction sparks between Kevin and Mary … attraction sparks between Kevin and Mary Margaret, the single dad thinks she may be the answer to his and his son’s dreams. But after Mary Margaret reluctantly turns him down, Kevin decides it’s time…
A bride on the run And a cowboy to show her the way home…Lily Harrison’s wedding day isn’t quite what she imagined. Not only does her fiancé not love her, she’s just discovered she’s a Blackwell–a member of Montana’s well-known ranching family. Now Lily’s ditched her own wedding for a road trip with handsome cowboy Conner Hannah. But will Lily find her answers in Montana…or lose the cowboy … the cowboy she’s already begun falling for?USA TODAY Bestselling Authormore
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Christmas in thisSunshine Valley novella from USA Today bestselling authorMelinda Curtis that will appeal to fans of RaeAnne Thayne and Sheila Roberts.Everyone in Sunshine Valley, Colorado, is in the Christmas spirit except for Everett Bollinger, the new town manager. With money tighter than ever, Everett has had to make some tough decisions about the local … decisions about the local holiday celebration. And taking the blame has put him in a very un-festive mood.Rosalie Reyes has big plans to open her new pet shop during the Christmas parade. But it seems like…
A cook rediscovers her passion… Thanks to a new chef in townIf she’s to keep her diner afloat, single mom Ivy Parker must overhaul her menu. When high-profile chef Cam Monroe comes to Second Chance, she’s wary of asking for help. Would a perfectionist like him approve of the corners she cuts to find time for her children? But as Cam helps her rediscover her love for cooking, Ivy finds they have … love for cooking, Ivy finds they have more in common than she expected…USA TODAY Bestselling Authormore
Three matchmaking ladies decide to play Cupid for the boy next door in this Sunshine Valley novella from USA Today bestselling author Melinda Curtis. For Kimmy Easley, showing up at her ex’s wedding without a date is unacceptable. She’s got to find someone — and fast — because she can’t face going alone. Convincing her childhood friend Booker Belmonte to go with her is easy but that starts … Belmonte to go with her is easy but that starts the spread of gossip through Sunshine Valley quicker than wildfire. Kimmy has never thought of Booker as anything more than a…
She’s looking for Mr. Right… …but can he fill those boots? Former rodeo queen Emily Clark loves her life in Second Chance, Idaho, but she’s through waiting for a cowboy to sweep her off her feet. Just as she’s thinking of leaving town, she’s offered a job by newcomer Jonah Monroe, a city slicker from Hollywood. Career-minded Jonah isn’t looking to commit–to romance or a ranch–but Emily’s … ranch–but Emily’s determined to show him exactly what he’s missing…more