The Americana Series

The bouquet of California wine country becomes a stimulating aphrodisiac in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.   Alisa Franklin knows a good prospect when she sees one, and Zachary Stuart is it. A vintner from Napa Valley, California, he’s handsome, respected, available, and in need of the $200K that comes with Alisa’s proposal of marriage. By dictate of her mother’s will, finding a husband is the only way she can gain custody of her half-sister. It’s a business arrangement, pure and simple. Because when it comes to men, Alisa’s as cold as ice.   After inheriting his father’s considerable debts, Zachary is eager to seal the deal—on his conditions. They’ll live in his house and play husband and wife to the hilt. Even if he knows Alisa will never agree to the games that come with it. But Zachary is an inveterate gambler, and instinct tells him the odds are in his favor. Plus, the more he gets to know Alisa, the more he wants to prove their love is no charade. Being near her is making him as hot as fire, and melting away Alisa’s defenses will be a pleasure.  

A tale of romance, passion, and rebirth in the rugged deserts of Utah from a New York Times–bestselling author.   LaRaine came to Hollywood in search of a rich husband and an easy life. But just as she got the chance to star in a movie, her wealthy fiancé cut her loose, ending her gold-digging career before it started. A few flops later, LaRaine’s career is on its last legs, and she’s looking for a safe haven.   Instead, she’ll find Deseret. In the wild expanse of the Utah desert, she meets a hard-bitten rancher during a location scout. He moves her in ways she didn’t know were possible, and fills her with a love that will inspire her to remake herself as someone new.   America’s first lady of romance fiction, Janet Dailey’s masterwork was her Americana series—fifty novels of passion, with each set in a different state. A Land Called Deseret is an unforgettable trip to Utah.  

A Connecticut woman’s professional career becomes a very personal affair in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.   Zane Wilding’s company in Hartford, Connecticut, has made him one of the most influential financial wheeler-dealers on the East Coast. And he’s learned to command attention with his looks alone—looks that are as cold and hard as marble. His ambitious new assistant, Deborah Holland, has never met anyone so calculating, inscrutable, or drop-dead gorgeous. As much as she hates to admit it, he takes her breath away.   Then Deborah learns the truth of Zane’s private life—the bitter secrets of a punishing marriage that has become a prison. And for Zane, there is no escape. Even now, when he’s finally found a woman he can open up to and care for, he fears he can never really have her. As difficult as it is, it’s Deborah’s ultimate decision: leave Zane behind and move on with her life, or stay with the one man she’s come to love, the one man who’s destined to break her heart.  

In this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author, a single mother returns to her Maryland hometown, and a lost love.   Valerie Wentworth, a young woman from Maryland farm country, paid for her mistakes. Her grandfather saw to it. Her only real family, he disowned her after a fling with wealthy and cavalier horse-breeder Judd Prescott left her pregnant and alone. Afraid to tell Judd the truth, Valerie had nowhere to turn but the first road out of town.   Seven years later, she’s come home for her grandfather’s funeral with her six-year-old son. One look at Judd, and she’s swept away by bittersweet memories. Yet he’s not the only reason she’s spending the summer in Maryland. It’ll give her son a chance to enjoy the rich green countryside, and ride the thoroughbreds on Judd’s farm.   Still, Valerie can’t help wondering if she should share the secret of their child with the one man who could break her heart all over again.  

A savvy heartbreaker meets her match—a stubborn Montana rancher—in this sizzling Americana romance from the beloved New York Times–bestselling author.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. One of America’s premier romance authors, with more than 300 million copies of her books sold, Dailey continues her beloved Americana series with a love story as breathtaking as the mountains of Big Sky Country.   There isn’t a male heart in Helena, Montana, that Jill Randall couldn’t break with her charm, brains, and dazzling looks. So when a tanned mountain of a man named Riordan shows up at her door to stop his brother from marrying Jill’s gentle, shy roommate, the ever-persuasive seductress takes charge.   But Riordan is as stubborn as he is handsome. An enigmatic loner—as comfortable in designer suits as he is in jeans, cowboy boots, and a Stetson—he’s seen it all, and he’s not about to let a beautiful schemer sweet talk him into changing his mind.   And at Riordan’s ranch on the rolling prairie—beneath a Montana sky that goes on forever—Jill Randall is about to discover she’s finally met her match.  

An orphaned waif blossoms into a Texas rose when the New York Times–bestselling romance author’s Americana series heads to the Lone Star State.   Danny and Coley McGuire have nothing left to lose. In a way, the death of their alcoholic father came as relief, but after their beloved mother passes away, the siblings have only themselves to rely on. Danny has always been protective of his innocent, nineteen-year-old sister. And he hopes to find a better life for her in Texas with their aunt Wilhelmina.   When they finally reach the Slash S Ranch, Aunt Willy welcomes them with open arms and happily transforms Coley from a shy, slouching girl into a charming beauty. But the rest of the Savage clan isn’t quite as hospitable. In particular, Jase Savage—with his ice-blue eyes and the livid scar on his face—seems set on ignoring her very existence. Coley isn’t sure why he’s so angry, but she suspects it has something to do with the scar his grandfather calls “the mark of Cain.”  

From a New York Times–bestselling author: A widowed father finds an unexpected romance when his two tenacious daughters unite him with their new nanny.   Jordan Long has serious issues with the attractive young live-in nanny his aunt hired while he was away on business. He specifically requested a more experienced, matronly woman to take care of his two young daughters, and Kathleen Darrow is an unwanted sexy distraction. She has to go.   After three years working as a nurse, Kathleen was ready for a change, and she was thrilled to take the governess job at Long’s magnificent home near Delaware Bay. Soon after meeting little Annette and Marsha, she begins to hate the idea of being separated from them—and from their charismatic father with his powerful air of self-confidence and darkly handsome features.   But if two very resourceful little girls have their way, their passionate, auburn-haired caregiver will soon be assuming a more permanent position in the family household—and in the heart of their widowed dad.   With more than 300 million books sold, New York Times–bestselling author Janet Dailey is one of America’s premier romance fiction superstars—and she now continues her romantic tour of every state with this heartwarming tale of Delaware passion.  

From a New York Times–bestselling author: A scorching novel of romance in Denver, where passion burns hot enough to melt the Rocky Mountain snow.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states.   Lainie MacLeod’s mother wanted her to have the best of everything. And for a while, she did. Lainie lived in an exclusive enclave of Denver, Colorado, with her handsome, loving husband, Rad. But that was then. These days, Rad is gone—having shattered Lainie’s heart when he left—and her mother is tragically ill. Now the woman who once had it all is ready to collapse from the strain of getting by.   But on a rare night out, Lainie sees two men she thought she’d never see again: her charming childhood crush, Lee—and Rad, looking as gorgeous as ever. Caught between the two of them, Lainie wonders if she should explore the romantic path not taken or give the love of her life another chance.  

A determined Texas rose finds an unlikely love in Alaska in this charming Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states.   After six months apart, Shannon Hayes is thrilled to reunite with her fiancé in America’s last frontier. But when she arrives in Anchorage, Alaska, her excitement turns to worry when Rick is nowhere to be found. He’s not at the airport, his apartment, or the job his letters implied he had landed. Desperate to find him, Shannon asks Rick’s supposed employer for help.   Bush pilot Cody Steele is handsome, charming, and more than willing to aide Shannon in her search, especially if it means getting to spend time with her. Now, as Shannon confronts the possibility that Rick has abandoned her, Cody’s comforting, reliable presence makes her wonder if the man she’s searching for isn’t the one she should be giving her heart to.  

Three love stories set against great American landscapes in an acclaimed series by a New York Times–bestselling author and “romance legend” (Publishers Weekly). With more than 300 million books sold, Janet Dailey is an icon of American fiction. In a romantic tour of the United States, the first lady of romance wrote fifty novels, one set in each state. The three enchanting installments of the Americana Series included in this collection tell heart-soaring tales of love and desire in Alabama, Alaska, and Arizona.   Dangerous Masquerade: Having spent her life in her cousin’s shadow, shy secretary Laurie Evans steps into the spotlight. She bears a strong resemblance to her movie-star cousin, LaRaine, and agrees to masquerade as the spoiled actress on a trip to Alabama to meet LaRaine’s future in-laws. But when her cousin’s fiancé, Rian Montgomery, arrives unexpectedly, Laurie can’t help but desire the millionaire hotel magnate—and a dazzling romance that’s no charade.   Northern Magic: Shannon Hayes is thrilled to reunite with her fiancé, Rick, in Anchorage, Alaska, after a long separation, but when she arrives he’s disappeared. Desperate to find him, Shannon asks Rick’s employer, Cody, for help, and soon his comforting, reliable presence makes her wonder if she’s giving her heart to the wrong man.   Sonora Sundown: Lost in the desert, Brandy Ames is alone, frightened, and desperate for help. She’s relieved when she stumbles upon the campfire of drop-dead gorgeous cattle thief Jim Corbett. Rugged and mysterious, Jim is a man of few words, but Brandy is happy to saddle up next to him and ride out a sandstorm that forces them to take shelter for the night—in each other’s arms.    

A young widow travels to South Dakota to start a new life—and discover new love—in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states.   Edie was barely eighteen when she married Joe Gibbs, becoming a stepmother to his five-year-old son and mother to their new daughter. Their life was frugal but happy—until Joe left Edie a widow. Now grief-stricken and anxious about their future, Edie is surprised to learn that Joe had made a secret plan to keep them secure and allow the young widow to pursue a lifelong dream of owning a ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota.   Excited and optimistic, the Gibbs family heads West—only to find that Will Maddock, their wealthy new neighbor, is determined to add Edie’s acreage to his own sizable spread. It doesn’t help that the man is as handsome as he is arrogant. When their every encounter becomes a battle, how long can Edie keep Will from getting exactly what he wants?  

A famous model can’t deny her Kansas roots—or her gorgeous childhood crush—in this Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states.   Jonni Starr has everything she dreamed of as a girl in Kansas: a glamorous modeling career in New York and a sophisticated fiancé who pampers her to no end. After six years away from the Sunflower State, she can’t wait to be back with her beau and show off her success.   But the happy homecoming is a little more complicated thanks to Gabe Stockman, Jonni’s father’s right-hand man. Jonni used to idolize him, even though he would never even glance at the boss’s daughter. But now, Gabe seems to do nothing but look at her. And he sees a side of the former country girl no one else does. Gabe is determined to remind Jonni of her roots, and the kind of down-home man she should be spending her life with.   Filled with Midwest charm and swoon-worthy romance, The Mating Season shows why Janet Dailey is a legend with over 300 million copies of her books sold.

In coastal Maine, a woman’s scandalous past comes back to haunt her—and tempt her—in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.   In a picturesque fishing village off the coast of Maine, twenty-six-year-old attorney Gina Gaynes has a thriving career and a bright future. The last man she wants to see is Rhyder Owens, a virile member of the yachting set, back in town to shake up her life again. She’s fought hard to forget what happened between them nine years ago. It hadn’t been love, it was raw desire. It wasn’t a marriage, it was a scandal. It ended not in bittersweet goodbyes, but with blackmail.   Now Rhyder is back to reclaim what he never should have let go. But Gina is not the girl he once knew, one given to impulsive fantasies. She’s no longer under the rule of a family who put them both through hell. She’s an independent, sophisticated woman who can’t be swayed by a bronze sculpture made of flesh and blood. And yet, locked in his embrace, her heart skips a beat. It’s making Gina wonder, maybe even hope, that the man who once seemed so wrong for her, could actually be the love of her life.  

In this sexy romance, the legendary New York Times–bestselling author introduces a feminist beauty who challenges a Boston bachelor’s ideals—and heart.   After her uncensored comments about a certain Boston playboy make headlines, reporter Lexie Templeton knows there will be hell to pay. Rome Lockwood—even more irresistible in the flesh—shows up at her office to accuse her of starting a smear campaign. Appalled by her powerful attraction to the magnetic businessman, no one is more surprised than Lexie when she throws down the gauntlet. She challenges Rome to prove he isn’t the macho, double standard–dealing male she believes he is by going on a date with her.   To Lexie’s shock and dismay, Rome gladly accepts the challenge. He’s determined to prove he isn’t the man she thinks he is. Much to the contrary—he’s the perfect man for her.   With over 300 million copies of her books in print, Janet Dailey has earned her place as America’s First Lady of romance fiction. That Boston Man—the twenty-first book in her Americana series, each featuring a different US state—takes readers to Massachusetts for a witty and seductive battle of the sexes.

A Nebraska cattle ranch is the setting for passion as big as the Great Plains in this Americana romance from a legendary New York Times–bestselling author.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. In Boss Man from Ogallala, the New York Times–bestselling author—whose novels have sold more than 300 million copies—takes you to the American Heartland, where love refuses to be fenced in.   Flint McCallister is the last person Casey Gilmore wants to take orders from. Unfortunately, her father hired the infuriating alpha male to run the family cattle ranch while he’s in the hospital. And sure, she can’t deny Flint’s impeccable instincts—or his good looks—but having lived and breathed the ranch life for all of her twenty-one years, she refuses to be impressed. The fact that his family owns the biggest cattle empire in the US only makes his presence more intolerable.   But Casey and Flint’s love of the wide-open Nebraska plains is not the only passion they share. Beneath their constant clash of wills burns a red-hot desire—and if they don’t surrender to it, the fire will consume them both.

A dream job in Hawaii leads to a chance at love in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.   To get through the harsh New England winter, Julie Lancaster has been waiting tables while she waits to land her dream job teaching high school history. But then her employment agency calls with an even dreamier offer: a well-paid tutoring position in beautiful, balmy Hawaii!   The moment she steps off the plane, Julie is bewitched by the island’s intoxicating atmosphere and the lingering scent of exotic blossoms. Debbie, her sixteen-year-old tutee, is a sweetheart, and everyone on the estate makes her feel welcome—except Ruel Chandler, Debbie’s imperious, older half-brother. At the beach, Julie meets Frank, a handsome surfer who’s obviously smitten. But as the Kona winds blow, Julie realizes there’s something about Ruel that makes Frank seem like a mere boy by comparison.  

The New York Times–bestselling author’s Americana series transports you to the rainy streets of Seattle, where a divorced mom finds new love—with her ex.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states.   Since her divorce was final, Maggie Rafferty has lived for one man only: her ten-year-old son, Mike. A spunky kid who’s just old enough to protest his mother’s kisses, he’s processing the divorce by focusing on Little League. No amount of Seattle rain will keep Maggie from being at every practice—but it’s not just Mike she’s excited to see.   Mike’s coach, the handsome and kind Tom Darby is the sort of man Maggie could imagine a future with. But just as she feels ready to explore romance again, Mike’s father returns—reviving old feelings Maggie thought were buried forever.  

In the rugged country of Arkansas, a young woman fights for freedom, passion, and love in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states.   Ever since her mother’s death, Tisha Caldwell’s father has treated her like a prisoner. Although she’s twenty years old, he expects her to be as chaste as a child, flying into rages whenever she comes home late from a date, or when he suspects she’s been kissing some boy. When he sees her arms wrapped around the suave Roarke Madison, Tisha’s father decrees they must be wed.   And Roarke is no help at all when he presents her with the most beautiful diamond solitaire engagement ring she’s ever seen. Now, in the rough country of the great state of Arkansas, Tisha must balance her need for liberation with the love beginning to grow in her heart.  

The New York Times–bestselling author proves that appearances can be deceiving in this irresistible Americana romance set in the Buckeye State. Married at seventeen and widowed shortly thereafter, Elizabeth Carrel, known about town as “young widow Carrel,” barely even knew what it was like to be a wife. Most of her adult life has been on her own, caring for her daughter with the help of her high-society mother-in-law. She’s never even really missed having a man around—until the most unlikely of suitors awakens feelings she can’t ignore. The last time Elizabeth saw Jed Carrel, her late husband’s brother, he seemed determine to break every tie with his proper, wealthy family through his crude and lazy behavior. But now that the prodigal son has returned, he seems different—kinder, more determined, much more appealing. Elizabeth knows she should keep her distance, but after so long alone, she’s finding his charms difficult to resist. Janet Dailey has over 300 million books sold, and The Widow and the Wastrel is the perfect example of why. A brilliant blend of small-town charm and sophisticated romance, this Ohio-set love story is guaranteed to woo readers.  

A romantic ruse unravels among the Alabama elite in the New York Times–bestselling author’s Americana novel of deception and desire.   What was shy Los Angeles secretary Laurie Evans doing in Mobile, Alabama, for the weekend? Making good on a promise to meet the future in-laws. Not hers, but her cousin LaRaine’s. Like a fool, Laurie has agreed to masquerade as her cousin after the spoiled aspiring actress lands a movie role. LaRaine’s fiancé, millionaire hotel magnate Rian Montgomery, isn’t going to be there, and the rest of the Montgomery clan will never be the wiser. What could possibly go wrong?   After spending her life in her cousin’s shadow, it’s Laurie’s turn to take a starring role—until Rian unexpectedly arrives at his family’s estate. To Laurie’s surprise, he agrees to the ruse. He has his reasons. Soon, a bride-to-be could be cut from the picture, a love affair will be turned upside down, and for Laurie, the dream of a dazzling romance will be no charade.

A New York fashion model falls for a handsome cowboy in this Americana romance set in New Mexico by the New York Times–bestselling author.   Blessed with silvery blond hair, a show-stopping figure, and a creamy, flawless complexion, Diana enjoys a thriving career as a model in New York City. Still, in her heart, she longs only for the love of a good man and the simple joys of marriage and motherhood. At twenty-four, Diana has learned that most of the good men are intimidated by her looks, and she attracts only those whose egos need to be stroked by having a beautiful woman on their arm. But all of that is about to change when she travels out west for a photo shoot at a rodeo and meets New Mexico rancher Lije Masters.   The desert afternoon is hot and still when a startled horse sends Diana literally falling into Lije’s strong arms. From afar, Diana had already noticed the cowboy’s rugged good looks; up close, she can feel his granite-colored eyes seeing past her exterior and straight into her soul. But is she willing to give up life in the big city for the Land of Enchantment?  

An amorous encounter in the Big Easy leads to a steamy riverboat ride in this Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. One of America’s most beloved romance writers, with more than 300 million books sold, Dailey continues her Americana series with a visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, and a romantic journey down the mighty Mississippi River.   Selena Merrick, an Iowa minister’s daughter, is letting loose on her New Orleans vacation—perhaps too loose. When she jokingly quotes a price for her services to a group of drunken businessmen who mistake her for a “lady of the evening,” Chance Barkley, a handsome nearby stranger, takes her very seriously.   Cutting their encounter short after only a few furtive kisses, the stunning redhead can’t help wondering what she missed by abandoning the manly, muscular, and ever-so-persistent Southerner. But after boarding the famed Delta Queen riverboat, she gets another chance at Chance—who happens to be a fellow passenger.  

A daughter is torn between family loyalty and desire for the man who can save her father’s coal mine in this romantic gem from the New York Times bestseller.   Beautiful, talented Glenna Reynolds would like to be focusing on her writing career, but she knows that if the government shuts down her family’s West Virginia coal mine, it would kill her father. Accompanying him for a meeting at the world-famous Greenbrier spa in the magnificent Allegheny Valley, Glenna encounters Jett Coulson for the first time. The handsome tycoon holds their family business in his powerful hands—and his self-assured charm combined with his rough, raw masculinity takes her breath away.   But Jett isn’t interested in absorbing the Reynolds’ mining operation into his conglomerate—and after just a few precious moments spent with intoxicating, chestnut-haired Glenna, he already has a very different kind of merger in mind.   With more than 300 million copies of her novels sold, New York Times–bestselling author Janet Dailey can rightfully be called America’s most beloved romance writer. Her Americana series now makes an unforgettable stop in West Virginia, as love blooms against a majestic mountain vista.  

Love runs wild for a mysterious cowboy and an Arizona hellcat in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Rivals.   It’s a Sonora, Arizona, sundown and Brandy Ames has one thought: Where’s a cowboy when you need one? Her skittish Arabian gelding turned tail and galloped off leaving Brandy lost in the desert. Then she sees the flicker of fire over the next rise and follows it straight to the camp of a cattle thief. Rugged and drop-dead gorgeous in weathered suede, Jim is a man of few words. There’s no time for small talk, anyway. An oncoming sandstorm is forcing them to take shelter for the night—in each other’s arms.   Brandy wasn’t exactly prepared for his kiss. Willing? Yes. But what was she thinking? Saddling up next to him, Brandy has no idea that Jim has a secret—one that’s going to make Brandy the envy of every girl she knows. And inflame the wrath of a few she doesn’t. It may have begun as a chance encounter in the desert, but it’s about to explode into the most public romance of the year. If Brandy can take the heat.

A workplace flirtation leads to something more in this New Jersey–set romance in the series that gives each state a love story to call its own. As one of the few female “cameramen” in the TV business, Jersey girl Petra “Pet” Wallis works hard to fit in on set. But as much as she tries to keep her cool, she can’t help butting heads with her boss, Dane Kingston. The first time she met Dane, the hotshot producer/director mistook Pet for someone’s girlfriend and chewed her out for messing with expensive equipment. Pet quickly corrected his error, but the two have had it out for each other ever since.   Now, Pet is working for Dane again, this time on a high-profile special starring the singing sex goddess, Ruby Gale. Before shooting even starts, Dane warns Pet to make sure she doesn’t stir up trouble. Pet has always been careful, but Dane gets under her skin in a way she just can’t explain. And as the production unfolds, it gets tougher and tougher for Pet to behave like she’s just one of the boys.  

From the New York Times–bestselling author’s Americana series: A beautiful Kentucky horse trainer gives a handsome blueblood a run for his money.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. With more than 300 million books sold, Dailey is an undisputed legend of contemporary romantic fiction—and in Bluegrass King, she celebrates a love as lush as the rolling hills of Kentucky.   Dani Williams has always resented wealthy, self-confident Barrett King. The scion of a blueblood Kentucky family, Barrett is used to the best of everything—while Dani and her horse-trainer father struggle to get by. But now they own The Rogue, a thoroughbred racehorse Dani is sure will be a champion. Finally, she’ll get to show Barrett that he can’t always win.   But there’s no such thing as a sure thing—on the racetrack or in love. And when tragedy strikes for Dani, Barrett’s sincere caring threatens to reveal a devastating truth: Her resentment masks an aching desire for the almost impossibly handsome man. But if she unchains her heart, will Barrett welcome her into his world of Kentucky privilege? And could she ever belong?  

Love is a wild ride for two Oklahoma rodeo rivals in this Americana romance from the legendary New York Times–bestselling author of Southern Nights.   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states.   Patty King is the fastest-rising trick rider on the rodeo circuit. But she takes an emotional fall when the man she’s always loved marries someone else. It’s enough to throw her off her game—but rival performer Morgan Kincaid is her toughest obstacle of all. The gruff and arrogant rancher challenges her at every turn—and the simmering attraction flaring between them is a distraction Patty doesn’t need.   But wild horses couldn’t drag Morgan away. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to win Patty’s trust, mend her heart, and show her that he’s the ride-or-die love of her life.   Alive with Daily’s love of the American land and the unforgettable “passion, spirit and strength,” of her writing, this novel will entrance fans of Debbie Macomber’s Dakota Trilogy and Jennifer Ryan’s The Montana Men series (Publishers Weekly on Lone Calder Star).  

An Oregon ski trip leads to an avalanche of desire in the New York Times–bestselling author’s series that sets each novel in a different state. “Lucky at cards, unlucky in love.” Tell’s words as they left the casino brought the haunted look back into Andrea’s eyes. The skiing holiday in Squaw Valley was all she’d hoped for. And she had totally ignored the warning voices that cautioned her to stay away from Tell Stafford. A lot of girls indulged in harmless flirtations. Why shouldn’t she? But Andrea and Tell had fallen deeply in love, and now it was too late. Andra knew that if she revealed her terrible secret, everything would change….

The New York Times–bestselling legend displays her “mastery of sweeping romance” in this scandalous tale of Southern passion from her Americana series (Lanier County News).   Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. One of the most beloved romance authors of all time, whose novels have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, Dailey invites you to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for an unforgettable story of forbidden love in A Tradition of Pride.   Lara Alexander Cochran could never disgrace her proud Southern family by getting a divorce—even though her scoundrel of a husband started cheating almost before their honeymoon was over. But one thing is for certain: The beautiful betrayed belle is through with men forever!   Of course, Ransom MacQuade has other ideas. The strapping new manager of the sprawling Alexander plantation, Rans knew his journey from Texas was worth it the first time he set his piercing brown eyes on the boss’s shapely daughter. The stunning redhead may seem cold on the outside, but Rans can tell it’s a false front masking a deep pain in her heart.   And though Lara knows what the family expects of her, a passionate encounter with this powerful, caring stranger may just be too tempting to resist.  

A New Hampshire playboy is about to meet his match in this Americana romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.   Twenty-two-year-old Stephanie Hall has heard the rumors about the White Boar Inn’s playboy owner, but never met the man in person. So when circumstances force Perry—Stephanie’s brother and the inn’s manager—to put her in charge of greeting Brock on his arrival, she’s more than a little curious about the man whose very name sends the female staff atwitter.   New Hampshire’s White Mountains are cloaked in vibrant autumnal colors when Brock drives up with a curvy blonde in tow. He’s every bit as handsome as she had heard, and it’s a struggle for Stephanie to maintain her composure in the presence of his overpowering virility. Perry warned her that Brock’s seductive air hid a heart of stone, but Stephanie never expected she would be willing to throw caution to the wind for just a moment in those arms.