River's End Ranch Series by Pamela M. Kelley, River's End Ranch

Discover River's End Ranch...a gorgeous working ranch and resort in Riston, Idaho. It's run by the Weston family, which includes six siblings, a cousin and parents that are driving cross-country in an RV--semi-retired, but still pulling strings from the road. This is a fun, sweet contemporary romance series with an interesting cast of memorable characters... moreDiscover River's End Ranch...a gorgeous working ranch and resort in Riston, Idaho. It's run by the Weston family, which includes six siblings, a cousin and parents that are driving cross-country in an RV--semi-retired, but still pulling strings from the road. This is a fun, sweet contemporary romance series with an interesting cast of memorable characters. Jess Weston is about to graduate from veterinarian school when Jake, her cousin Wade's best friend from high school, comes back to town for a two-week vacation and Wade puts him in the cottage next to hers. It was bad enough that she'd had an embarrassing and totally unrequited crush on Jake when she was younger, but now he was even more attractive, and he might be sticking around for longer than two weeks....as her new boss, which puts him firmly off limits for anything more than friendship. Jake Wheldon is also a veterinarian and has come home to Riston to be closer to his father who lives in town with his snobby wife, Claire. Jake wants to put down roots, to build something and jumps on an opportunity to buy the vet clinic where Jess is an intern. He hasn't seen her since she was thirteen. She was cute then but much too young for an eighteen-year-old high school senior. She's all grown up now, but as his employee, she remains out of reach. The first five books of the series will be released weekly according to this schedule: Kirsten OsbourneShort-Order Sheriff 10/10/2016 Pamela KelleyVeterinarian’s Vacation10/17/2016 Amelia AdamsAccidental Agent10/24/2016 Caroline LeeWhitewater Wooing 10/31/2016 Cindy CaldwellHonest Horseman11/7/2016 less

Barbi Johnson is on the verge of having her biggest dream come true. She's been working hard as a waitress for years, and saving money to open her own yoga studio. She has a verbal agreement with one of her favorite customers to buy her Victorian home, with a dance studio on the first floor. It's perfect. But then Rita unexpectedly dies and her nephew and Barbi's first love, Ryan Calhoun, now a celebrity chef, comes home for the funeral... moreBarbi Johnson is on the verge of having her biggest dream come true. She's been working hard as a waitress for years, and saving money to open her own yoga studio. She has a verbal agreement with one of her favorite customers to buy her Victorian home, with a dance studio on the first floor. It's perfect. But then Rita unexpectedly dies and her nephew and Barbi's first love, Ryan Calhoun, now a celebrity chef, comes home for the funeral. Barbi hasn't seen him since senior year of high school when she dumped him. She's regretted it ever since and thought of Ryan often. She's shocked when she learns that Rita left the house to Ryan and that he's going to be spending the next few weeks in Riston--working at her restaurant as a favor to his good friend, Wade. Ryan Calhoun is a successful restaurant empire owner and celebrity chef. but Barbi is the one that he never quite got over. He's not sure how he feels about selling his aunt's house to her or about spending more time with her during his working vacation. He's more attracted than ever, but can he trust that Barbi won't hurt him again? less

Lily Donahue has her hands full, between her fun, busy job as an event planner for River’s End Ranch, moonlighting in a local country music band and writing songs. Things get even trickier when she meets the reserved rancher who’s hired her to coordinate his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary celebration. Cody Jamison’s done with relationships and happily enjoying his quiet life—until he meets his noisy temporary neighbor and her band mates... moreLily Donahue has her hands full, between her fun, busy job as an event planner for River’s End Ranch, moonlighting in a local country music band and writing songs. Things get even trickier when she meets the reserved rancher who’s hired her to coordinate his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary celebration. Cody Jamison’s done with relationships and happily enjoying his quiet life—until he meets his noisy temporary neighbor and her band mates. Lily is not his type at all, and the feeling is mutual—she thinks he’s downright stuffy, but sparks fly no matter how much they try to resist. When she has a chance to follow her true passion, all the way to Nashville…it just confirms his initial belief that they are not right for each other, at all. Or are they? less

Wade Weston is a workaholic. He’s too busy working to think much about dating and the only person he’s remotely interested in is off-limits. Maddie Johnson is a widow with an eight-year-old daughter, Vivian. Wade was the best man at their wedding. She works at the ranch running the spa and is a masseuse. Maddie hasn’t really been ready to date anyone and the only one who interests her even a little is Wade, but for obvious reasons, that can’t happen.

Bernie's Birthday stars Wade Weston's assistant Bernie, who is turning twenty-seven when the story begins. All is going well in her life, she loves her job at the ranch and recently had a promotion. She has a full life between work, friends, and family. She's super close to her older brother, Jack, who is a bit of a ladies man, but a sweetheart too. He just hasn't found 'the one'. And neither has Bernie... moreBernie's Birthday stars Wade Weston's assistant Bernie, who is turning twenty-seven when the story begins. All is going well in her life, she loves her job at the ranch and recently had a promotion. She has a full life between work, friends, and family. She's super close to her older brother, Jack, who is a bit of a ladies man, but a sweetheart too. He just hasn't found 'the one'. And neither has Bernie. She's been too busy to look but as the rumor says, love has a way of finding you when you least expect it. Though the only person she keeps running into is David, the ER doc who helped Wade when he had his panic attack. She's known him since she was in elementary school and David always seemed like he couldn't stand her. At least that's how it seemed to Bernie.... less

Bryan Baker is kind and good-natured, with a weakness for sweets. He's been indulging more often than he should lately, turning to comfort food and focusing on work to keep his mind off a recent breakup. When he injures his back, his doctor reads him the riot act and he agrees to see a personal trainer to get in shape. When he meets Melanie, he thinks she is great, but knows there is no way the pretty new personal trainer would ever look at him twice. But she does... moreBryan Baker is kind and good-natured, with a weakness for sweets. He's been indulging more often than he should lately, turning to comfort food and focusing on work to keep his mind off a recent breakup. When he injures his back, his doctor reads him the riot act and he agrees to see a personal trainer to get in shape. When he meets Melanie, he thinks she is great, but knows there is no way the pretty new personal trainer would ever look at him twice. But she does. Melanie isn't put off by Bryan's teddy bear figure at all. He's handsome and nice and she wants to get to know him better. But his ex, Amy, is a new member at the gym and she doesn't hesitate to point out that it's against the rules for staff to date clients. And when Melanie hires Bryan to design her a house, it becomes even more impossible because Bryan has the same policy for his clients. Can they find their way to happiness somehow? less

Have you missed the couples from River’s End Ranch? Want to know what they’ve been up to since they got their happily ever after? Here are six little episodes to show you what they’re doing this holiday season and how their lives have changed since falling in love. This short includes Jess and Jake, Barbi and Ryan, Lily and Cody, Maddie and Wade, Bernie and David, and Melissa and Jack... moreHave you missed the couples from River’s End Ranch? Want to know what they’ve been up to since they got their happily ever after? Here are six little episodes to show you what they’re doing this holiday season and how their lives have changed since falling in love. This short includes Jess and Jake, Barbi and Ryan, Lily and Cody, Maddie and Wade, Bernie and David, and Melissa and Jack. These are not complete stories, and are only meant to “catch you up” on where these couples are at Christmas of 2017. Merry Christmas! less

Reluctant young tech billionaire, Benjamin Turner, escaped the madness of Silicon Valley to work remotely from a huge ranch in Riston and to raise his eleven-month-old niece. He was named in his sister's will when she unexpectedly died five months ago. Juggling work and a baby has been challenging. Ben knows he needs help, but finding a good nanny in Riston isn't easy until he meets Anna Kelley. But being a nanny has never been Anna's goal. She was planning to go to law school in the fall... moreReluctant young tech billionaire, Benjamin Turner, escaped the madness of Silicon Valley to work remotely from a huge ranch in Riston and to raise his eleven-month-old niece. He was named in his sister's will when she unexpectedly died five months ago. Juggling work and a baby has been challenging. Ben knows he needs help, but finding a good nanny in Riston isn't easy until he meets Anna Kelley. But being a nanny has never been Anna's goal. She was planning to go to law school in the fall. But with the recent death of her father and the change to his will orchestrated by her step-mother, Elise, Anna isn't sure what her future holds. less

Aspiring actress Rachel McIntyre is also a waitress at Kelsey's Kafe at River's End Ranch. She plans to eventually move to L. A. to chase her dream, but money is tight at home, so she is going to wait a few years. She gets her big break sooner than expected when Adiel Bozeman, the head writer and creator of the new television show that is filming at the Ranch, sees Rachel's performance in a local play and invites her in to discuss a possible part... moreAspiring actress Rachel McIntyre is also a waitress at Kelsey's Kafe at River's End Ranch. She plans to eventually move to L. A. to chase her dream, but money is tight at home, so she is going to wait a few years. She gets her big break sooner than expected when Adiel Bozeman, the head writer and creator of the new television show that is filming at the Ranch, sees Rachel's performance in a local play and invites her in to discuss a possible part. Adiel finds Rachel very attractive, especially as he gets to know her, but she's off-limits for three important reasons--he thinks she's too young for him, she's an actress, and his employee. But what if Rachel has other ideas? less

After meeting nurse Cameron Baker in the hospital, Ethan White's grandmother added a condition to her will a few days before she died. In order for Ethan to inherit Peppercorn Ranch, one of the largest ranches in the area and where he'd been working since graduating college, he must marry Cameron Baker. Fortunately, it's only for one month... moreAfter meeting nurse Cameron Baker in the hospital, Ethan White's grandmother added a condition to her will a few days before she died. In order for Ethan to inherit Peppercorn Ranch, one of the largest ranches in the area and where he'd been working since graduating college, he must marry Cameron Baker. Fortunately, it's only for one month. After the thirty days are up, they can dissolve the marriage and go their separate ways--and Cameron will have a nice downpayment for the condo she's eager to buy. Neither expects the marriage to last a day longer than necessary since Cameron has made it very clear to Ethan--ever since second grade, that he is not her type. Neither of them believes that she could ever be attracted to him. less