Women of Stampede Series

Lydia Simpson-Crowchild’s to-do list could choke a horse. Besides competing in the powwow dancing and serving at catered events, Lydia originally planned to just spend free time with her friend, Emily. Well, that’s not happening with everything her controlling mother volunteered her for. And she continues to encounter that sous chef she crashed into at a recent event. She needs to decide if nursing is the career for her, but the only thing she sees in her future is that sexy chef.   Warren Chamberland has his entire future planned, and working as sous chef for Stampede Catering is providing him with the experience he needs to land his dream job. If he could only keep his mind off Lydia, the gorgeous Indigenous server, who nearly knocked him senseless in more ways than one.   Will Lydia discover nursing is her true path in life while Warren concentrates on achieving his dream job? Or will they discover that saddling a dream occasionally means you get bucked off?

Eden Blue is a sentimental disaster. Ex-boyfriend RJ Stoke is back in town resurrecting painful memories that could threaten to derail her carefully reconstructed life, including her blossoming on-line western wear career. Her only hope from being pulled back into the past is recruiting a fun, sexy acquaintance to pose as her boyfriend during Stampede. To her surprise, sparks fly between them, but are they enough for Eden to finally toss RJ from her heart? RJ Stoke should be on top of the world. His life is a dream come true; triumphant rodeo career, lavish lifestyle, and a wealthy Texas beauty on his arm. And to top it all off, he’s competing at the Calgary Stampede alongside the best Bareback riders in the world. But a chance encounter with Eden puts his heart in a tailspin and his head anywhere but on rodeo; leaving him to wonder if his future lies on the competition circuit or in the foothills of Alberta with the girl he left behind

Sarah Steele has her grandmother's eyes and her grandfather's rotten luck. After years of constant struggle, she has finally been welcomed to race at the Calgary Stampede. Her life's goal to gain the coveted Stampede belt buckle is finally attainable, and the cash award wouldn't hurt either. Her barrel horse is expected to break records and she just might be rookie of the year. But the new owner of Letters End Ranch is distracting, annoying, and devilishly tempting.   Laine Young was literally roped into Sarah's life when he invests in a successful commercial ranch and stable in the beautiful prairies of Alberta. He doesn't realize that signing the deal guaranteeing the current workers' jobs would mean he also employs the most spirited, argumentative, and fiery dark-haired beauty he has ever known.  Sarah doesn't need any distractions right now. With bills piling up and the Stampede looming, Sarah will have to stay focused on her dreams or risk losing everything. Will her handsome new boss prove her complete undoing, or will they learn that not all wild things need to be bridled?

When a country and western superstar runs smack dab into an introverted innkeeper sparks fly in more ways than one. He adores the spotlight, she fears it. Former Stampede princess and teacher, Stephanie Alexander retreated to the country to escape the media circus hounding her since the death of one of her students. Although she’s content with small town peace and quiet, she’s thrilled that someone has booked her entire bed and breakfast. Brett Wyatt is nearing burnout from years of non-stop touring as a country music superstar. After a personal tragedy leaves him unable to compose, he arrives at the Wild Rose Inn, determined to spend the three weeks leading up to the Calgary Stampede getting his head back in the game. He’s not expecting to get tangled up with a semi-reclusive woman with a wagon-load of baggage and a devastating secret. When a life-changing turn of events forces Brett to abandon his independence, he must learn to rely on others, including Stephanie. But can she overcome her issues to help him battle his demons? Can they find a balance and build a life together?