Three Rivers Ranch Romance Series

A wounded Army cowboy, a divorcée with a child, and their second chance to heal old hurts... After his deployment, injured and discharged Major Squire Ackerman returns to Three Rivers Ranch, anxious to prove himself capable of running the cattle operation so his parents can retire. Things would be easier if the ranch wasn’t missing 1.6 million dollars, which forces Squire to hire Kelly, the girl who rejected his high school prom invitation, as his accountant. She’s back in town with her four-year-old son, living in her parent’s basement until she can get her life back together. With fresh ink on her divorce papers and open gashes on her heart, she’s not ready for much beyond her new job on the ranch. Squire wants to forgive Kelly for ignoring him a decade ago. He’d like to provide the stable life she needs, but with old wounds opening and a ranch on the brink of financial collapse, it will take patience and faith to make their second chance possible.

A cowboy, a single mother, and a call to return to Montana... The only thing Tom Lovell knows is ranching, having been raised by a single dad on a Montana cattle ranch before moving to Three Rivers Ranch. He's watched other men on the ranch get hitched one by one, but he's not sure he's the marrying type. His mother's abandonment when he was a child colors how he sees women, and besides, he's a fifth generation cowboy, and that's enough for him. Rose Reyes has been raising her daughter with autism, Mari, by herself for seven years. She's frustrated she doesn't have an adult to talk to after a long day at work, that her ex-husband seems to have moved on without a care about Mari while Rose is determined to wait until she's older before dating again. Though Mari's been improving due to her equine therapy, she's moody and sometimes explosive, and Rose just wants a break from it all. She confesses to Tom that she feels completely out of control of her life. He doesn't judge her for her feelings or shortcomings, and instead offers to help fix her leaking kitchen sink and mow her overgrown lawn. As Tom and Rose spend more time together, Tom realizes his friendship with Rose could grow into something more--if he'd let it. Tom and Rose will need faith and love to navigate the road from friendship to something more, without risking Mari in the process.

A disabled veteran, his care coordinator, and a chance at true love... Life has finally started to settle down for Sergeant Reese Sanders after his devastating injury overseas. Discharged from the Army and now with a good job at Courage Reins, an equine therapy center at Three Rivers Ranch, he’s finally found happiness. Then down-on-her luck Carly Watters becomes his veteran care coordinator and wants to assist him with tasks he most definitely doesn’t need her help with—until a horrific fall puts him right back where he was years ago: Injured and depressed. Carly dislikes small towns almost as much as she loathes cowboys. But she finds herself faced with both when she gets assigned to Reese's case. Because of his injury, she moves to Three Rivers to help him full-time, and her unhappiness follows her around like a dark cloud. Reese will need to let go of his embarrassment and pride to allow Carly to help him—and love him. And Carly will have to admit that living in small-town Three Rivers is actually a blessing—because it led her to Reese. Do they have the humility and faith to make their relationship more than professional?

The ranch foreman, a veterinary technician, and their second chance at happily-ever-after... Foreman at Three Rivers Ranch, Garth Ahlstrom left Montana after the death of his wife and started over in Texas. Almost three years later, he's got a crush on Juliette Thompson, and things were going great between them when she unexpectedly cut him out of her life. Months have passed, and he can't get her out of his head. So he parks at the end of her street, hoping for a glimpse of her, hoping she'll give him another chance. Juliette is hiding, literally. She left her abusive husband years ago, and she can't risk him finding her. And Garth Ahlstrom used to be one of his acquaintances in Montana. So though she'd like to see if she can feel loved again, she simply can't risk her heart--or her safe life in Three Rivers. But her job as a veterinary technician takes her out to Three Rivers Ranch, where the cattle have contracted pinkeye. A few sunsets on the range with Garth, and Juliette confesses who she is and why she ended their budding relationship. Garth can't imagine her ex-husband will find her, but nothing's as sure in Juliette's mind. Garth and Juliette will have to rely on their faith--and each other--to find love and safety.

A commander, his wife, and the son he never knew about... Commander Brett Murphy left his family’s construction firm in Oklahoma City for a life of hard work at Three Rivers Ranch. Alone, without a wife and kids, Brett needs the camaraderie he enjoyed while serving overseas with his Army buddies, Squire Ackerman and Peter Marshall. What Brett doesn’t need is the reappearance of his ex-wife. Fiery Kate Donnely has come to Three Rivers to confess to Brett that they’re still married, and oh, he has a seven-year-old son she never told him about. At least not in letters she mailed. Eight years ago, Kate left Oklahoma City only weeks after Brett’s first deployment, shamed because of her bad choices and the unborn child of a man she’d already asked for a divorce. She needs him to sign the papers now or she can’t have access to her hefty inheritance. But Brett absolutely does not want Kate to take his son away from him again. They strike a deal: She’ll stay at Three Rivers for the summer so Brett can have the opportunity to get to know his son. How far will they have to go and how much will they have to forgive in order to become a family?

A Lieutenant, his buddy's little sister, and a dream that involves therapy horses... First Lieutenant Peter Marshall has never felt as safe and whole as he does at Three Rivers Ranch. With massive scars covering most of his upper body, he's self-conscious and searching for his life's purpose. He thinks he's found it in Courage Reins, an equine therapy program for veterans he's starting out at the ranch. He didn't plan on the beautiful Chelsea Ackerman looking at his deformities with admiration. After her second failed engagement, Chelsea vows she'll never wear another diamond ring. But as she and Pete work together to train the horses and launch Courage Reins, she heals faster than she thought possible. Pete has a truckload of debt and no way to provide for a family, but Chelsea helps him see past all the obstacles, all the scars. With so many unknowns, Pete and Chelsea will have to develop the love, acceptance, and faith needed to find their happily ever after.

A ranch owner, a baker, and the love that binds them... Heidi Duffin has been dreaming about opening her own bakery since she was thirteen years old. She scrimped and saved for years to afford baking and pastry school in San Francisco. And now she only has one year left before she's a certified pastry chef. She's home for the summer when she goes to Three Rivers with her sister--and meets Frank Ackerman. Frank's father has recently retired, and he's taken over the largest cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle. A horseman through and through, he's also nearing thirty-one and looking for someone to bring love and joy to a homestead that's been dominated by men for a decade. Since the death of his mother, Frank doesn't feel like Three Rivers Ranch is a home. But when he convinces Heidi to come clean the cowboy cabins, she changes all that. With her culinary skills, she brings the cowboys together in ways Frank can only imagine. She builds what he's always wanted for the ranch--a family. But the siren's call of a bakery is still loud in Heidi's ears, even if she's also seeing a future with Frank. Can she rely on her faith in ways she's never had to before or will their relationship end when summer does?

A champion bull rider, a barrel racing winner, and their chance at rodeo romance... Ethan Greene wants no part of the rodeo circuit he left six years ago. Instead, he's spent the last year reinventing himself, trying to become a man he can be proud of. But when feisty, champion barrel racer, Brynn Bowman, shows up at Three Rivers Ranch to recruit him to be the second part of a two-man roping team, Ethan finds himself saying yes--but only for one year, just to help out a friend. Brynn's been riding horses since childhood, but she has a secret; she really wants to quit the rodeo circuit. Under pressure from her father and brother, Brynn keeps her desires to herself and promises she'll win the World Championship. Brynn feels drawn to Ethan, though the two come from opposite ends of the universe. She wonders if she can trust him with her secret. Ethan, thinking Brynn enjoys her rodeo career, considers joining the circuit permanently. Can they find common ground upon which to build their relationship?

In the charming town of Pineville, boutique owner Andrea Larsen is grappling with the overwhelming sense of loss during the Christmas season. The absence of her beloved Mama casts a somber shadow over what should be a joyous time, making every festive decoration and twinkling light feel like an unwelcome reminder of her loneliness. As Andrea navigates through the holiday hustle and bustle, she can't help but reflect on the choices she made in the past, particularly her hasty judgment of her former boyfriend, cowboy Lawrence Collins. Little does Andrea know, Lawrence hasn't forgotten about her either. Determined to mend the broken ties and reignite the flame that once burned between them, Lawrence hatches a heartfelt plan to get her out to the ranch so they can reconnect. Amidst the rustic charm of Pineville and the enchanting backdrop of the Christmas season, Andrea and Lawrence discover that love, like the holiday spirit, has the power to heal even the deepest wounds. Through heartfelt conversations, rediscovered memories, and the magic of the season, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and forgiveness, learning that sometimes it takes the warmth of love to melt away the coldness of the past. In this heartwarming tale of second chances, Andrea and Lawrence navigate the complexities of their shared history, ultimately finding the courage to unwrap the gift of a renewed relationship, wrapped in the festive glow of Christmas.

Pancake house owner, Sandy Keller is tired of the dating scene in Three Rivers. Despite being deeply rooted in the community where she grew up, she yearns for a fresh start and a departure from the predictable rhythms of small-town life. As the holiday season unfolds, a glimmer of hope arrives in the form of Tad Jorgensen, her older brother's best friend. Tad, a seasoned helicopter tour guide who has faced the brink of mortality, seeks solace and a new beginning in the very town Sandy dreams of leaving. His return to Three Rivers is a balm to both their weary souls, setting the stage for a transformative ten days that could alter the course of their lives forever. As they embark on a journey of self-discovery and renewal, Sandy and Tad grapple with the challenges that life has thrown their way. Will they find the courage to follow the path that God has laid out for them, overcoming obstacles and uncovering the true meaning of love? With twinkling holiday lights and the magic of the season, the duo explores the possibilities of a shared future, discovering that sometimes the most unexpected places hold the keys to unlocking a love that transcends time and challenges. Can Sandy and Tad unravel the mysteries of their hearts in just ten days, forging a connection that withstands the test of fate and finding solace in the arms of each other against the backdrop of a town that holds the promise of new beginnings?

Isn't Christmas the best time to fall in love? The cowboys of Three Rivers Ranch think so. Join FOUR of them in this Christmas cowboy romance collection as they journey toward their path to happily ever after! THE NINTH INNING: The Christmas season has never felt like such a burden to boutique owner Andrea Larsen. But with Mama gone and the holidays upon her, Andy finds herself wishing she hadn't been so quick to judge her former boyfriend, cowboy Lawrence Collins. Well, Lawrence devises a plan to get her out to the ranch so they can reconnect. Do they have the faith and humility to patch things up and start a new relationship? TEN DAYS IN TOWN: Sandy Keller is tired of the dating scene in Three Rivers. When her older brother's best friend, Tad Jorgensen, comes to town for the holidays, it is a balm to his weary soul. A helicopter tour guide who experienced a near-death experience, he's looking to start over too--but in Three Rivers. Can Sandy and Tad navigate their troubles to find the path God wants them to take--and discover true love--in only ten days? ELEVEN YEAR REUNION: Pastry chef extraordinaire, Grace Lewis has moved to Three Rivers to help Heidi Ackerman open a bakery. She doesn't expect to run into her old high school boyfriend, Jonathan Carver. But with her focus on baking and his disdain for small towns, can they make their eleven year reunion stick? THE TWELFTH TOWN: Newscaster Taryn Tucker has had enough of life on-screen. She takes a job cleaning at Three Rivers Ranch, hoping for a chance to figure out who she is and where God wants her. When she meets happy-go-lucky cowhand Kenny Stockton, she doesn't expect sparks to fly. Will they have the courage and faith necessary to make their opposite worlds mesh?

A contemporary cowboy retelling of the classic fairy tale Cinderella: One sexy, single-dad cowboy, a masked beauty hiding more than her face at the town dance, and the cowgirl boot she leaves behind... Cal Hodgkins, cowboy veterinarian at Bowman's Breeds, isn't planning to meet anyone at the masked dance in small-town Three Rivers. He just wants to get his bachelor friends off his back and sit on the sidelines to drink his punch. But when he sees a woman dressed in gorgeous butterfly wings and cowgirl boots with blue stitching, he's smitten. Too bad she runs away from the dance before he can get her name, leaving only her boot behind... Katrina Salisbury has made Three Rivers her fourth small town stop after she escaped her high profile life as the #1 women's tennis player in the world. She loved the fame and money and attention, until she found out her fiancé was cheating on her. That was all the wrong kind of attention, and she's left tennis behind in favor of being a cowgirl for Bowman's Breeds. If she'd actually worn a pair of cowgirl boots or seen a horse in real life before, she might be able to pull things off. She doesn't want any eyes on her, but when she sees her cowgirl boot on Cal's mantle, her heart flutters. As their friendship blooms into something more, she doesn't have the heart to tell him who she really is. Will Trina take a leap of faith and become Cal's Cinderella? Or will she do what she's gotten really good at: Running from the unpleasant?

Pastry chef extraordinaire, Grace Lewis has moved to Three Rivers to help Heidi Ackerman open a bakery in Three Rivers. For Grace, this venture represents more than just a professional opportunity; it's a chance to escape the remnants of a failed cupcakery and start anew, far away from the judgmental gazes and whispered rumors that haunted her past. She doesn't expect to run into Jonathan Carver, her high school sweetheart and now a skilled carpenter at Three Rivers Ranch. Jon's return to town is not entirely voluntary, yet the prospect of reconnecting with Grace ignites a spark of hope in his heart. As they navigate the challenges of their eleven-year reunion, Grace's devotion to her baking clashes with Jon's disdain for small-town living. Between the aroma of freshly baked treats and the rustic charm of Three Rivers, Grace and Jon find themselves at a crossroads. Can they reconcile their differences and forge a new path together, or will the scars of the past prove too deep to heal? The town becomes a silent witness to the delicate dance between their shared history and the uncharted territories of their evolving emotions. Within the charming backdrop of Three Rivers and the delectable creations of their bakery, Grace and Jon embark on a journey of self-discovery and second chances. Can they overcome the obstacles that threaten to pull them apart and, against all odds, turn their eleven-year reunion into the sweetest love story Three Rivers has ever seen? Only time will tell whether the magic of love and the aroma of freshly baked delights can pave the way for a future filled with warmth, understanding, and the promise of forever.

In the quiet town of Three Rivers, newscaster Taryn Tucker seeks solace from the demanding spotlight of life on-screen. Having traversed numerous towns in her quest for anonymity, Taryn arrives in Three Rivers with a singular desire—to rediscover herself and discern the path that God intends for her. Embracing the simplicity of a cleaning job at Three Rivers Ranch, she hopes the mundane tasks will offer a canvas for self-reflection and spiritual guidance. During her journey to self-discovery, Taryn unexpectedly crosses paths with Kenny Stockton, a carefree and good-natured cowhand at Three Rivers Ranch. Despite Kenny's reputation as the perpetual "best friend" to the women in his life, a magnetic force draws Taryn towards him, sparking an unexpected connection that transcends their disparate worlds. Taryn's quest for solitude clashes with the vibrant energy that Kenny exudes, setting the stage for a transformative journey where they must confront their individual fears, insecurities, and preconceived notions that threaten to keep them apart. The small-town charm of Three Rivers becomes a backdrop to their evolving relationship, challenging them to find common ground in the face of their divergent backgrounds. Will Taryn and Kenny summon the strength to embrace the unexpected and forge a love that defies the odds, proving that sometimes, the most profound connections arise in the unlikeliest of places? As the delicate dance between their hearts unfolds, Three Rivers becomes a witness to a love story that challenges conventions, transcends expectations, and ultimately finds its roots in the uncharted territory where faith and love intersect.

A rodeo star, a nurse, and a summer to remember... Tanner's in Three Rivers, a changed man, to compete in the rodeo. He's glad to be forgiven of the misdeeds he's done, and he looks to his friends in Three Rivers as examples. He's ridden hundreds of bulls over the years, but when he draws Lucky Number Thirteen, the personal stakes for winning go up. He's never made it to the eight-second bell on this bull. And he doesn't this time either. In fact, he makes it to the hospital with career-ending injuries. But not everything is lost, as his nurse, Summer Hamblin, seems to bring a balm to his weary soul--and meds for his broken ribs. When Summer is assigned as Tanner's home-health nurse, he wonders if they can take their relationship beyond the walls of the hospital. Has God brought him to Three Rivers to stay?

A carpenter cowboy who hates the history of his town, the nurse who comes because of the history, and the runaway horse that brings them together in unexpected ways... Navy Richards is thirty-five years of tired—tired of dating the same men, working a demanding job, and getting her heart broken over and over again. Her aunt has always spoken highly of the matchmaker in Three Rivers, Texas, and Navy knows the legends and magic of the town like the back of her hand. So she takes a six-month sabbatical from her high-stress job as a pediatric nurse, hops on a bus, and meets with the matchmaker. Then she meets Gavin Redd. He's handsome, he's hardworking, and he's a cowboy. But is he an Aquarius too? Navy's not making a move until she knows for sure. Gavin hates everything about the legends of Three Rivers. The stupid bus station. The blondes who come to town believing in such ridiculous things. As if a silly myth and a simple visit with his eighty-three-year-old grandmother are going to help a woman find a man. So maybe he's had his heart broken a time or two. Or five. Or maybe he's too focused on caring for his grandparents and securing a job at Three Rivers Ranch to date. When he saves Navy from a runaway horse, he's thrust into the town's spotlight for his fifteen minutes of fame, exactly where he doesn't want to be. Can Gavin and Navy navigate the town myths, the public eye, and their differences to discover they could be a perfect match?

A cowboy with skills as an electrician tries a relationship with a down-on-her luck plumber. Can Dylan and Camila make water and electricity play nicely together this Christmas season? Or will they get shocked as they try to make their relationship work? With a new development going in on the north end of Three Rivers, Camila Cruz is desperate to win the plumbing bid for the mom-and-pop plumbing shop she joined when she came to town four years ago. The project would keep the shop open and allow Cami to buy it from the owners who are ready to retire. It would be the perfect Christmas present. Dylan Walker is determined to win the bid for Three Rivers Electric Company as well, and the only friendly face he can find at the announcement meeting is Cami's. Okay, semi-friendly. She's heard a lot of rumors about the handsome electrician who moonlights as a cowboy, and she doesn't need her wounded heart to get another shock. When they both win their respective bids and start to work together, sparks fly professionally and personally. But as Cami watches Dylan interact with the townspeople during the Three Rivers Christmas celebrations, she sees a very different man than her initial assumptions. With mistletoe and Santa's sleigh in play, can Dylan and Cami have the faith they need to make water and electricity play nicely together this holiday season?

A cowboy who works sixteen steps from the woman of his dreams...and doesn't even know she's there. Can a chance meeting in a different location open his eyes to a chance at love? Boone Carver has landed in Three Rivers, Texas, glad to be near extended family and away from the ranch where his misdiagnosis caused the lives of hundreds of cattle. He bought the animal clinic and has been trying to make a life for himself one pet at a time. The office administrator, Nicole Hymas, has never liked him, and he's not sure why. But it doesn't matter. He's only at the animal hospital three days a week and finding more peace as he participates in the equine therapy program at his cousin's ranch. Nicole's lived her whole life in Three Rivers and spent the last fifteen years working her way from volunteer at Puppy Pawz to the office administrator. Boone doesn't know it, but he stole the clinic from her when she couldn't get the funds together to buy it. He just came waltzing into town with his veterinary license and his loads of cash - and she's never told him nor forgiven him for it. And now she has to work only sixteen steps from him. A chance encounter at a dog park sheds new light on the tall, talented Boone that Nicole can't ignore. As they get to know each other better and start to dig into each other's past, Nicole is the one who wants to run. This time from her growing admiration and attachment to Boone. From her aging parents. From herself. But Boone feels the attraction between them too, and he decides he's tired of running and ready to make Three Rivers his permanent home. Can Boone and Nicole use their faith to overcome their differences and find a happily-ever-after together?