Thoroughbred Legacy Series

How did Audrey Griffin a blacksmith by trade become a wine hostess? Sure, she's all about "seizing the day," but she's a tomboy, not a booth bunny. Granted, her makeover has transformed her into a hottie but when you're working with a strait–laced Aussie god like vintner Shane Preston, a little fashion goes a long way! Unfortunately, no–strings–attached doesn't work for Shane. Something about Audrey makes him want more from their fiery attraction despite the fact that "commitment" leaves Audrey shakier than a horse on Rollerblades. Is she balking at love or simply biding her time?

Publicist Marnie Roberts knows bad days––and today is the worst. A ruined suit, a broken heel... and her client just shot a man. Even worse: the victim is the father of a man Marnie knows a little too well.... Eight years ago Marnie experienced seven days of bliss with Australian horse trainer Daniel Whittleson. But after good times, hot sex and what she thought was true love, Daniel disappeared without a goodbye. Now Marnie is going Down Under to defend her trigger–happy client...and finally confront the man she's never been able to forget.

Veterinarian Carter Phillips wants answers. The scandal surrounding his employer's prize–winning horse has left Carter unable to clear Quest Stables' name or his own. But then Carter spies an exquisite painting of an unknown horse that could finally lead him to the truth. Artist Gillian Cameron knows exactly who the horse is: he's her family's Thoroughbred, Picture of Perfection. But Carter's suspicions compromise the horse's future and that of her family. She knows she can't trust Carter's agenda so why does she find herself wanting to trust him with a mystery of her own?

What Demetri wants, Demetri gets Race car driver Demetri Lucas's life is comprised of two things: betting and winning. He lives hard and fast and likes his women to match. But then Demetri runs up against the most stubborn woman he's ever met. And he wants her! Squeaky–clean country singer Elizabeth Innis is part of the prestigious Preston clan, so when an outsider makes a bid to help Quest Stables, Elizabeth is furious. Even worse, when she finally meets the interloper, she's ridiculously attracted to him and it's mutual! The only problem? They mix like oil and water. But Demetri has a solution a small wager. And his prize is Elizabeth.

Widowed single mom Amanda Emory wants a fresh start far away from Los Angeles and her troubling past. All she wants out of her new job is a secure income and a safe haven for her kids. But her matchmaking nine–year–old has other ideas . Horse trainer Robbie Preston has never shied away from risks. And the sparks between Robbie and Amanda are definitely dangerous. Yet her past and his reputation stand between them. It will take some serious courting to change Amanda's mind, but Robbie is up for the challenge even if it does give everyone something to talk about!

Six years ago, Tyler Preston was on top of the equestrian world until one night nearly ruined him. Now, after years of hard work, his beloved Lochlain Racing has re–emerged shaken, but steady. Then Darci Parnell walks into his office the woman who'd cost Tyler everything. Darci isn't expecting a warm welcome. All she wants is a chance to make amends for that thrilling, but ultimately painful, night long ago. What Darci didn't expect was the rush of heated memories. Or the attraction to Tyler that's still so strong it urges her to put aside her pride for a second chance at forever.

Widower Brent Preston greets every morning with bittersweet memories and the burning desire to know who is responsible for the encroaching ruin of Quest Stables. But then Brent stumbles across a clue one that could solve the mystery surrounding his family's Thoroughbred champion once and for all. The trail leads to England and Lady Devon Hunter. Brent hopes she can help him infiltrate her brother's secrets. But with only one glance, his long–buried emotions are resurrected. Now, he's torn between pursuing the gracefully elusive Devon and hunting down the culprit who ruined his family unaware that both paths will lead him straight into the arms of danger!

Champion jockey Melanie Preston believes romance is a complication best avoided. She has enough to worry about with Quest Stables tottering on the edge of financial ruin! But when the gorgeous thorn in her side horse trainer Marcus Vasquez leaves to open his own stable, Melanie is torn between relief and desire for a man she can't trust. For Marcus's dark good looks go hand in hand with a past that's just as mysterious . Now, as he and Melanie are plunged into a dangerous plot, only Marcus's secrets can unlock Quest's Thoroughbred mystery if they don't threaten Melanie's life!

Bronwyn Davies is furious. Widowed, penniless and desperate, she came to Fairchild Acres looking for work and to confront stockbroker Patrick Stafford, her son's real father. Sure, she wasn't expecting the red carpet rollout from her ex–lover but insults and rudeness? Well, she'll show him exactly what she's made of and what he's missing! Even after all these years, Patrick still hasn't forgiven Bronwyn for marrying another man for money. Now Bronwyn can see what life could have been, with him. Sure, he'll step up and acknowledge his son. But the cost will be far dearer than Bronwyn could ever have imagined.

Aussie cop Dylan Hastings believes in things that are real. Family. Integrity. Justice. And he knows from bitter experience that the wrong woman can destroy it all. So when Megan Stafford walks into his life a gorgeous urbanite who represents everything Dylan opposes he knows trouble's not far behind. Megan can't understand why she's so attracted to this infuriating man even if he could double as a Greek god. She's a city girl. He's a country cop. And their attraction only reminds them why they shouldn't be together. Now, immersed in a battle of wills and desire, Dylan and Megan are tempted to break their own rules!

Marie Lafayette has struggled for most of her life. So when her mother's dying confession reveals an astonishing truth, Marie walks away from her career to find answers at Fairchild Acres where she might be the heiress to the Fairchild family fortune! But Marie can't bring herself to reveal her true identity. Her? An heiress? And to make matters worse, she's falling for racing world royalty. Andrew Preston is wealthy, handsome and completely wrong for her. Because even as Andrew makes Marie feel like Cinderella, she knows fairy tales don't exist. And men like Andrew don't fall for women like her.