McPhee Clan Series by Jillian Hart

When Gil Blackburn finds beautiful Maebry O'Riley in need of assistance, it's his duty to come to her aid--even if he's only pretending to be her beau and rescuing her from the unwanted advances of Lawrence Latimer. Gil's been sweet on Maebry ever since he stepped foot on the Rocking M Ranch, and his feelings are only getting stronger. When he looks at her, he sees forever. He doesn't want to pretend to be her beau. He wants the real thing... moreWhen Gil Blackburn finds beautiful Maebry O'Riley in need of assistance, it's his duty to come to her aid--even if he's only pretending to be her beau and rescuing her from the unwanted advances of Lawrence Latimer. Gil's been sweet on Maebry ever since he stepped foot on the Rocking M Ranch, and his feelings are only getting stronger. When he looks at her, he sees forever. He doesn't want to pretend to be her beau. He wants the real thing. Maebry O'Riley wishes she wasn't carrying a torch for handsome Gil. There's something about him that makes her heart beat a lot faster. His good humor and manly, easy-going nature could capture her heart if she let it. He makes her long for a real future as his wife, but he is a dream that can never be hers. She isn't free to love anyone, even a good man like Gil. This is a sweet historical. Approximately 40,000 words. less

A safe and stable life, that's what Daisy McPhee is wishing for. But when her wagon breaks down leaving her and her four sisters stranded in a cruel storm, she starts to think her fortune is never going to change. Until a tall, dark and handsome stranger comes to her aid. With his strength and integrity, he could be a knight in shining armor like the fairy tale stories she used to dream on. Too bad she's given up believing in storybook heroes because this man could make her want to believe... moreA safe and stable life, that's what Daisy McPhee is wishing for. But when her wagon breaks down leaving her and her four sisters stranded in a cruel storm, she starts to think her fortune is never going to change. Until a tall, dark and handsome stranger comes to her aid. With his strength and integrity, he could be a knight in shining armor like the fairy tale stories she used to dream on. Too bad she's given up believing in storybook heroes because this man could make her want to believe. She needs a fresh start, not to be drawn by his kindness. Beckett Kincaid doesn't want to fall for sweet and beautiful Daisy McPhee. She's inherited the ranch that by rights should be his. He ought to be bitter, he ought to be holding a grudge against her instead of laughing with her in the rain. Her gentleness fills his heart with the kind of love he never thought he'd feel, and she makes him long for a future that simply can never be… less

The last thing Magnolia McPhee wants to admit is her feelings for handsome and wealthy Tyler Montgomery. After all, she's been burned by a rich guy before and vowed never again. So why isn't her attention fully focused on settling into her new life in Montana Territory, fixing up her inherited home and growing her family's new baking business? Probably because she discovers that Tyler is her dream man. Now, isn't that a problem? Tyler Montgomery does not believe in love... moreThe last thing Magnolia McPhee wants to admit is her feelings for handsome and wealthy Tyler Montgomery. After all, she's been burned by a rich guy before and vowed never again. So why isn't her attention fully focused on settling into her new life in Montana Territory, fixing up her inherited home and growing her family's new baking business? Probably because she discovers that Tyler is her dream man. Now, isn't that a problem? Tyler Montgomery does not believe in love. It's nothing but fairy tales and fantasy. So why does he see forever when he gazes into Magnolia's eyes? And--more importantly--what is she doing to his heart? She's changing it...can it really be love? less

Bounty hunter Zane Reed arrives in town, vowing to hunt down the escaped criminal Ernest Craddock at any cost. An easy job--except for his new client, Verbena McPhee. She captures him with her kindness and beauty, but how can a drifter, a rough man with a dangerous past, fit into her world? It's impossible. He'll give his life if that's what it takes to protect her, but he can't give her his heart. Verbena McPhee will never trust another man again, not after her experience with Ernest... moreBounty hunter Zane Reed arrives in town, vowing to hunt down the escaped criminal Ernest Craddock at any cost. An easy job--except for his new client, Verbena McPhee. She captures him with her kindness and beauty, but how can a drifter, a rough man with a dangerous past, fit into her world? It's impossible. He'll give his life if that's what it takes to protect her, but he can't give her his heart. Verbena McPhee will never trust another man again, not after her experience with Ernest. No, being kidnapped and beaten once was enough, thanks. She's done risking her heart--totally, completely, end of story. Yet the more time she spends with Zane, the more his strength and tenderness tug at her like a cherished dream. He's the one stellar exception, someone she can trust two hundred percent--except for one problem. He's not a staying kind of man. This is book #3 in the historical series, The McPhee Clan, and is not a true stand alone title. High Mountain Drifter is best read after book #1, Montana Hearts and book #2 The Sweetest Thing. less

Annie McPhee isn't looking for love--she's come to Bluebell for a job at her aunt's ranch. And even if she finds herself drawn to the handsome teamster she hired to haul her things across Montana Territory, she's known too much hurt to ever believe in another man again. Adam Butler fell in love at first sight when he'd spotted Annie on the street in their Wyoming town, but before he could get up his courage to ask to beau her, another man swooped in.. moreAnnie McPhee isn't looking for love--she's come to Bluebell for a job at her aunt's ranch. And even if she finds herself drawn to the handsome teamster she hired to haul her things across Montana Territory, she's known too much hurt to ever believe in another man again. Adam Butler fell in love at first sight when he'd spotted Annie on the street in their Wyoming town, but before he could get up his courage to ask to beau her, another man swooped in...and he was forced to watch that other man marry her, break her heart and abandon her. Adam has loved Annie from afar, and now this is his chance. But can he make her believe in the depth of his love before his time with her comes to an end? Then Came You-Prequel to the McPhee Clan Montana Hearts-McPhee Clan #1 The Sweetest Thing-McPhee Clan #2 High Mountain Drifter-McPhee Clan #3 less

Book #5. Seth Daniels is in love with Rose McPhee, but he's no idiot. He doesn't have a chance with the blond beauty who hires him to find her the perfect horse. He never lets down a client, and he'll die before disappointing Rose. So he starts his mission to find her a trustworthy and loving horse. Too bad every moment he spends in her company makes him love her more. Rose McPhee treasures Seth's friendship more and more each day... moreBook #5. Seth Daniels is in love with Rose McPhee, but he's no idiot. He doesn't have a chance with the blond beauty who hires him to find her the perfect horse. He never lets down a client, and he'll die before disappointing Rose. So he starts his mission to find her a trustworthy and loving horse. Too bad every moment he spends in her company makes him love her more. Rose McPhee treasures Seth's friendship more and more each day. They laugh together, they have fun together, and he understands her like no one ever has. She's falling hard for him, but he sees her only as a friend. Otherwise, why isn't he offering her his heart? Seth isn't about to get burned by another wealthy woman. He's a simple man, content with his life as a livery owner and a blacksmith. Love has other plans for him and Rose. It comes gently, the way only the truest of loves can. Jingle Bell Hearts is not a stand alone title and is best read before the other McPhee Clan books: Then Came You (free) Montana Hearts The Sweetest Thing High Mountain Drifter Deep In The Heart Jingle Bell Hearts less

This is book 6 in the McPhee Clan, a shorter, between the sisters story and includes cameo appearances of all the McPhee sisters, their aunt Aumaleigh and her lost love, Gabriel. After calling off her wedding, Penelope Shalvis fled Boston with a broken heart, determined to start her life new in Montana Territory as the town schoolteacher... moreThis is book 6 in the McPhee Clan, a shorter, between the sisters story and includes cameo appearances of all the McPhee sisters, their aunt Aumaleigh and her lost love, Gabriel. After calling off her wedding, Penelope Shalvis fled Boston with a broken heart, determined to start her life new in Montana Territory as the town schoolteacher. She convinced herself that all she needed to fill her life was her teaching job–that is until handsome and kind Nathaniel Denby walks into her classroom with his little niece, and changes her world. Suddenly she is laughing out loud again and playing in the snow. He makes her hope that it's safe to open her heart one more time–but she's always been unlucky in love. Will this time end in doom too? Or will Nathaniel be a man she can trust, her chance at a forever kind of love? less

Sheriff Milo Gray doesn’t want to admit he’s out of his league when it comes to his two spirited daughters, but when they accidentally cause chaos in Iris McPhee’s pretty new bakery, he’s in trouble. Big time. Because he’s been sweet on Iris ever since she stepped foot in town...and he’s pretty sure she hates him. Which is too bad, because his heart has been lonely for a long time... moreSheriff Milo Gray doesn’t want to admit he’s out of his league when it comes to his two spirited daughters, but when they accidentally cause chaos in Iris McPhee’s pretty new bakery, he’s in trouble. Big time. Because he’s been sweet on Iris ever since she stepped foot in town...and he’s pretty sure she hates him. Which is too bad, because his heart has been lonely for a long time. Iris McPhee has always worked hard to keep handsome Milo Gray at arm’s length, but working in the same town makes it impossible–not to mention what his little girls and their dog do to her shop. When she sets aside her anger at him, she finds something surprising in her heart–affection. He just might be a kindred spirit, but she’s harboring a terrible secret, a sorrow so great she fears no man will ever want her. But with his every kindness, every touch, every kiss, does she dare hope for the impossible...Milo’s love? less

Gabriel is coming to town and Aumaleigh has no idea. Will sparks fly or will the past keep them apart?