The Cattleman's Daughters Series

Katrion (Katie) James, the oldest daughter of the Broken J ranch has always been the serious, responsible one. Can she finally let go and answer the call of her heart, or will her mother's dying words forever bind her to a life without a love of her own? Strong, independent and dedicated to her family Katie believes that life is all about responsibility. Working alongside her father to see that the ranch is successful she has all but forgotten she is a woman. Wilson Robertson, is down on his luck and tired of dusting the trails. Pushing thirty he longs for a piece of land of his own; a home. But when he meets the Cattleman's daughter his dreams could be lost for ever. Can two people determined to live up to their responsibilities learn that there is more to caring and loving than simply doing the right thing? Find out in this sweet historical western romance.

Joshua James, the patron of the Broken J Ranch, has watched his small family grow with each year adding to the joy, laughter, and heart ache of a life well spent. Entering his twilight years Joshua's mind is drawn back to the love and loss that has molded him, making the Broken J a place of peace for so many. The poignant tale of one man's journey and struggle to start a new in a wild land at a time when life was uncertain at best will touch your heart as Joshua shares his story of faith, hope, love, and family.

Quiet, reserved and kind Fiona never puts herself in the middle of things at the Broken J Ranch, at least not until the larger than life Hank Ballard arrives. Suddenly she's in the thick of it as the weary builder steps into her life in a big way. Strangely drawn to his son, Fiona soon finds herself deeply attracted to the man himself. Hank Ballard, worn down after trying to eke out a living in the big city while single-handedly raising his small son, is shocked to discover that no one seemed to be expecting him at the one place he had been assured would be a safe haven for himself and his boy. Arriving early in the middle of a snow flurry he discovers that only one person seems to be willing or able to welcome him to the big ranch and Fiona's kindness to both him and his son works its way into his tired, world-weary heart. But will miscommunication, false expectations and a lack of understanding of the workings of the heart keep them apart?

Things aren't always as they appear. Clayton Allen is a man with a secret, one he clings to making it possible to control his rage. After being cheated out of his ancestral Florida home, he strikes out on his own hoping to find a place to start over and thinks the Broken J might just give him a chance. But how long can he hold his mask of teasing dandy in place before everyone knows him for who he truly is? Muiread (Meg) James, romantic and dreamy longs for the excitement of the big city. Her head is so full of thoughts of tall, dark and handsome heroes, that when confronted with the real thing her pride threatens to destroy them both. Her fiery temper and Penny Dreadful dreams of chivalry will toss her straight into a situation that might not only be her undoing but may demolish the trust of the Broken J. Will two people determined to best the other finally hear the call of a wandering heart and be joined together or be shattered by the impact of wills?   Meet the James family, in this sweet, historical, western romance and find out if one cattleman can find a happily ever after for each of his six girls, with a little help from his friends.

Sweet, independent, and adventurous Isabella James believes in happy ever after endings. Growing up in the wide open spaces of the Broken J ranch she's always taken her freedom for granted, never giving her actions or attire much thought. Arriving in Wyoming with his brother, Taylor Ogden is smitten immediately on entering the compound of the Broken J ranch, by the twin with the sparkling eyes. He's head over heels in no time at all and not afraid to admit it. Drawn together by a mutual attraction will the two sweethearts be pulled apart by their assumptions of gender roles or destroyed by an insidious danger lurking just out of sight? Together can they find the courage to be who they're truly meant to be?

Alexis James was the first of Joshua's daughters to put two and two together, figuring out that her father's sudden interest in new ranch hands had less to do with work on the Broken J Ranch and more to do with his daughter's futures. Serious and thoughtful she lives for learning and her twin sister, but when Issy quickly marries one of the brothers who arrive to help grow wheat on the Wyoming prairie she finds herself set adrift and confused by this thing called love. Reginald Ogden is a simple farmer with quiet ways and a keen, analytical mind but will he be able to use reason to explain the strange feelings building in his heart or will he need a little help? Sometimes a mutual loneliness and shared interest adds up to more than simple friendship. This sweet historical western romance it the fifth book in The Cattleman's Daughters series.

Mary Bridgette has always been a homebody, caring for her family and completing her tasks with a cheerful dedicated attitude. When war breaks out in Europe, drawing her countrymen into the fray in 1917 her heart is pulled to do what she can to help. Joining the Salvation Army's efforts to provide care and succor for the doughboys at the front Mary soon answers the call to follow her heart and her cousin Eric to distant shores. Barrister Abrams, a pilot in the burgeoning field of aeronautics, volunteers to fight with the French Air Force before America even enters The Great War, becoming one of the first of Lafayette's Espadrilles who take the fight back to an enemy decimating entrenched soldiers everywhere. No stranger to the perils of flight, he's still taken by surprise when a crash landing leads to an encounter with a bold Salvationist who risks all to help him. As the war rages on, pulling the two apart, Barrister is often reminded of his chance encounter with the unconventional woman. Through mud and blood, doughnuts and doughboys, the cause will pull these two through heartache, turmoil, and a drastic change of heart. Will a war be the catalyst to unite a flyboy and a simple country girl or will they go their own ways when peace reigns once more.

Vivacious and full of life Mae finds it difficult to adjust to the strictures of life in the big city society of Boston. Although fascinated by the rugged coastline and the strange ways of her aunt and her friends Mae misses her home and family in Wyoming. Estranged from her cousin Sean, who traveled with her to study, she endeavors to master the routine of a high society lady. Determined not to let circumstances dampen her enthusiasm for life, it isn't long until she's smack-dab in the middle of her own adventure and making new friends. Reese Middleton has always taken wealth and privileged for granted, but has grown bored with the constant indulgent party life-style he and his friends are accustomed to. Wishing to see his sister settled in a good situation he is only biding his time until he can leave it all behind, but when he meets the unconventional Mae James, on the very day she saves his sister's life boredom turns to intrigue.