Masterson County Series by Calle J. Brookes

Her family had a long history with the sheriff of Masterson County—none of it good. So when the new sheriff shows up in the middle of the night with Phoebe’s teenage brother in tow, she knows her life is about to get a lot more complicated. Phoebe doesn’t have room for complicated. She was far too busy helping her father run their struggling ranch and all but raising her younger siblings. She didn’t need a too handsome sheriff complicating her world. No matter how he made her feel... moreHer family had a long history with the sheriff of Masterson County—none of it good. So when the new sheriff shows up in the middle of the night with Phoebe’s teenage brother in tow, she knows her life is about to get a lot more complicated. Phoebe doesn’t have room for complicated. She was far too busy helping her father run their struggling ranch and all but raising her younger siblings. She didn’t need a too handsome sheriff complicating her world. No matter how he made her feel. Sheriff Joel Masterson has an entire county depending on him to run things, to keep them safe. He doesn’t need trouble from the rabble-rousing Tylers of Tyler Township. However, once he gets a good look at the eldest Tyler daughter Phoebe, things get real complicated quick. Suddenly, Joel doesn’t mind trouble at all. Now Joel just has to convince Phoebe that this sheriff of Masterson County was going to cause her only the best kind of trouble of all… less

She was the quietest Tyler of Tyler Township—and for good reason. They might not have much, but rabble-rousing Tylers loved—and took care of—each other. Pip was a Tyler, through and through. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her family. After a terrible experience as a teenager, Pip retreated to the safety of her family’s ranch. When her sister married the sheriff of Masterson County, Pip’s intentional isolation from the world ended... moreShe was the quietest Tyler of Tyler Township—and for good reason. They might not have much, but rabble-rousing Tylers loved—and took care of—each other. Pip was a Tyler, through and through. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her family. After a terrible experience as a teenager, Pip retreated to the safety of her family’s ranch. When her sister married the sheriff of Masterson County, Pip’s intentional isolation from the world ended. She had to make room for her new brother-in-law and his three brothers. No matter how much the four rugged, gorgeous confident men terrified her. No matter how hard it was to hide her fear from the rest of her family. But one brother knew. One understood. Dr. Matt Masterson spent his days building the only veterinary practice in Masterson County and his nights wondering how to break through Pip’s fears so she could see the man who wanted to love her completely. But Matt wasn’t the only man who wanted Pip Tyler. That monster from her past would stop at nothing to have the woman he’d always wanted as his future… less

Pandora Tyler always had a plan. Number one had been to keep her family together in strained financial times. But now the family ranch was secure, and her plans had changed. Now she was focused on building her own business in little Masterson, Wyoming. Pan couldn't afford a distraction like Levi Masterson. She would do her job as his housekeeper, and do her best to not fall for his rugged cowboy charm. But resisting Levi was harder than she ever could have imagined... morePandora Tyler always had a plan. Number one had been to keep her family together in strained financial times. But now the family ranch was secure, and her plans had changed. Now she was focused on building her own business in little Masterson, Wyoming. Pan couldn't afford a distraction like Levi Masterson. She would do her job as his housekeeper, and do her best to not fall for his rugged cowboy charm. But resisting Levi was harder than she ever could have imagined. Levi had taken one look at Pandora Tyler on a day that changed both of their families and he had fallen hard. She was beautiful, loving, loyal, and determined. Stronger than she knew. Was it any wonder a man like him would do what it took to get her in his arms? Levi was pursuing and Pan was resisting, but someone else was getting in the way... less

Persephone Tyler was the last holdout. Just because her sisters had gone nuts over the rugged, good-looking, perfect cowboy Masterson brothers didn’t mean Perci was going to meekly fall in line—especially not with the last Masterson brother. Dr. Nate Masterson had been the biggest thorn in her side since Perci first started working at the tiny Masterson County Hospital... morePersephone Tyler was the last holdout. Just because her sisters had gone nuts over the rugged, good-looking, perfect cowboy Masterson brothers didn’t mean Perci was going to meekly fall in line—especially not with the last Masterson brother. Dr. Nate Masterson had been the biggest thorn in her side since Perci first started working at the tiny Masterson County Hospital. Now that her sisters had married his brothers, Nate was in her life far more than Perci ever imagined he would be—and far more than she wanted. Taunting her, watching her, making her burn in ways she didn’t want to even think about. She had no idea what she was going to do with the devil now in the very center of her world. Nate Masterson wanted Perci Tyler. Everyone knew it. His brothers did. Her sisters did. Nate certainly knew it. The entire town was just waiting for the two of them to fall for each other. Perci had tormented him and intrigued him and made him want things from the very beginning. It was time he just gave in to the temptation she presented. Before the threat stalking the both of them ended any chance they had at forever… less

★ FIVE MONTHS JUST WASN’T LONG ENOUGH. ★After practically kidnapping her boss’s baby to protect Violet from a drunken gunman seeking revenge, Maggie is finally back in Masterson County.It’s time to give Violet back to the sexy-as sin single father who still burns Maggie with just one look. The same man who broke her heart after that one beautiful night they spent together. The night that never should have happened.★ HE ONLY HAS ONE CHANCE TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT... more★ FIVE MONTHS JUST WASN’T LONG ENOUGH. ★After practically kidnapping her boss’s baby to protect Violet from a drunken gunman seeking revenge, Maggie is finally back in Masterson County.It’s time to give Violet back to the sexy-as sin single father who still burns Maggie with just one look. The same man who broke her heart after that one beautiful night they spent together. The night that never should have happened.★ HE ONLY HAS ONE CHANCE TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT. ★ Wyoming Highway Patrol investigator Clint Gunderson nearly lost the two people he loved most to the damned job. Once this last case wrapped up, he was leaving law enforcement forever.And getting his family back. His infant daughter—and Maggie Tyler. Maggie, the woman who haunts his dreams at night.He has a lot to make up for with that woman. But while he’s convincing the woman he loves to give him a second chance, someone else is watching. Someone far too close to Maggie.Someone who wants something only Clint can give them.Something that if revealed will make all Clint values go up in flames—and take Maggie away from him forever. less

★ SHE’S NEVER HAD A FAMILY OF HER OWN. ★After a disastrous marriage to an abusive man, social worker Jude Hopewell wants nothing more than to build herself a new life in the little town she’s claimed as her own.Jude feels safe in Masterson, like she never has anywhere before. Until one night when her car breaks down in the worst part of town. And one of those wild Tyler boys comes to her rescue.★ TYLERS—MEN SMART WOMEN KNOW TO AVOID... more★ SHE’S NEVER HAD A FAMILY OF HER OWN. ★After a disastrous marriage to an abusive man, social worker Jude Hopewell wants nothing more than to build herself a new life in the little town she’s claimed as her own.Jude feels safe in Masterson, like she never has anywhere before. Until one night when her car breaks down in the worst part of town. And one of those wild Tyler boys comes to her rescue.★ TYLERS—MEN SMART WOMEN KNOW TO AVOID. ★Tylers have reputations as hell-raisers, troublemakers, and men who like violence just a little too much. Jude has been down that road once. She’s learned her lesson well. It’s best to just stay away.Then Jude’s past resurfaces—and that one night with Michael is forgotten.All she wants now is to feel safe again.★ SHE’S NOT HIS KIND OF WOMAN AT ALL. ★Rancher Michael Tyler had a few nasty encounters with a social worker before. A woman who made her living screwing with other people’s lives has no place in his. Except… he just can’t forget Jude. Can’t forget the way it felt right when he’d held her in his arms that one night.Then the sheriff asks Michael and his brothers for a favor.A favor that changes everything between them.Now, to get to Jude, the madman will have to go through Michael—and his four brothers—first.Michael makes her a vow. He'll always keep her safe.No one will ever hurt her again… ★ BUT IS THIS A PROMISE HE CAN KEEP? ★ less

★★★★★AN ORDINARY GIRL…— IN AN ORDINARY WORLD. ★★★★★ Nikki Tyler knows exactly what she is—and where she belongs. She’s a Tyler—and that means Masterson County.When the most sought after producer in Hollywood wants to make a documentary about her family, Nikki reluctantly agrees to help…But…she hadn’t counted on Hunter Clark.★★HE IS MORE THAN JUST AN ACTOR.★★ Hunter is considered the hottest action star in Hollywood, but he wants to be far more than that. He wants to produce—to create... more★★★★★AN ORDINARY GIRL…— IN AN ORDINARY WORLD. ★★★★★ Nikki Tyler knows exactly what she is—and where she belongs. She’s a Tyler—and that means Masterson County.When the most sought after producer in Hollywood wants to make a documentary about her family, Nikki reluctantly agrees to help…But…she hadn’t counted on Hunter Clark.★★HE IS MORE THAN JUST AN ACTOR.★★ Hunter is considered the hottest action star in Hollywood, but he wants to be far more than that. He wants to produce—to create. To have people speak his words.When he’s given the opportunity to do just that, Hunter jumps at the chance.Even though he knows it means… her.Nikki.The one woman Hunter has never forgotten. The one woman he has never stopped dreaming about. Hunter knows he’s not the kind of man a real woman like Nikki needs—but he just can’t keep it professional between them.He just...can't. ★ JUST A TEMPORARY THING. ★Nikki knows Hunter’s time in Masterson is only temporary.So…She’ll just love him while she can. And protect her heart somehow...Because L.A. is already calling his name…But someonedoesn’t like the hold Nikki has over Hunter, and he’ll stop at nothing to get Hunter back to where he thinks Hunter belongs.Even kill the one woman standing in his way.Can Nikki survive long enough to show Hunter just how real the love between a Hollywood man and a small-town girl can be? less

LIFE CAN CHANGE IN AN INSTANT.No one knows that better than Masterson County social worker, Linsey Hodson. She’d learned that lesson fast when a crazy stalker nearly killed her and her best friend Jude fourteen months ago.When a close childhood friend dies, Linsey’s life changes again. Three young children and a brand-new baby girl are now dependent on Linsey to make the world right for them. To be the mother they deserve—to fulfill the promise she’d made long ago.Somehow... moreLIFE CAN CHANGE IN AN INSTANT.No one knows that better than Masterson County social worker, Linsey Hodson. She’d learned that lesson fast when a crazy stalker nearly killed her and her best friend Jude fourteen months ago.When a close childhood friend dies, Linsey’s life changes again. Three young children and a brand-new baby girl are now dependent on Linsey to make the world right for them. To be the mother they deserve—to fulfill the promise she’d made long ago.Somehow.LINSEY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STORM OF CHAOS. HE’S SMART ENOUGH TO STAY AWAY.Chandler Tyler is a busy man—one with plans. He runs a successful trucking company, has multiple rental properties around Masterson County, and is about to open the restaurant he’s been planning for years. He doesn’t have time to be distracted by that little blond pain-in-the-ass Linsey. Or the chaos that almost always surrounds her. But Linsey needs help, right now. He’s the only one who can give it. Even though every time he gets within range of Linsey, storms erupt instantly.He’d rescue her this one time, then they’d go their separate ways. That sounded like a fair plan to him now.NOTHING EVER STAYS THE SAME.But seeing Linsey’s determination to be the mother four innocent kids deserve ignites an answering fire in him. To protect. To help. To hold her in his arms and show her that the storm between her and him is just the beginning of the passion they can create together.While Chandler’s making new plans to get the woman he wants more than anything, someone else is getting much too close. And they are determined to take what matters most from Chandler, however they can.That includes Linsey…and the four children they love so much… STANDING THE STORM is a full-length, small-town western romantic suspense novel and part of the Masterson County connected stand-alone series. The Masterson County series contains scenes of violence, adventure, occasional dark criminal behavior, moderate cursing—especially by villains, a few mild-to-moderate love scenes, and references to subject matter that may distress some readers. The Masterson County books contain the same level of descriptive content as a typical crime drama on network television—but good always wins out in the end. less

HE SAVED HER THAT NIGHT...The old proverb says that if you save a life, it is yours. Well, Gil Tyler had never believed that before. Until he found the gorgeous sheriff’s deputy lying alongside the highway, about to become a victim of the storm.Now, he can’t get her out of his head. Or his heart. But convincing the reluctant-for-romance Sage that he’s not the hot-headed Tyler he used to be is proving harder than he expected. But he’s a Tyler—he knows the woman meant for him when he sees her... moreHE SAVED HER THAT NIGHT...The old proverb says that if you save a life, it is yours. Well, Gil Tyler had never believed that before. Until he found the gorgeous sheriff’s deputy lying alongside the highway, about to become a victim of the storm.Now, he can’t get her out of his head. Or his heart. But convincing the reluctant-for-romance Sage that he’s not the hot-headed Tyler he used to be is proving harder than he expected. But he’s a Tyler—he knows the woman meant for him when he sees her. It’ll just take some careful planning—and maybe an apology to her brother for that whole breaking his nose thing—to show Sage Gil’s feelings for her are the real deal now.And he wants forever with her…SHE'S NOT READY FOR ROMANCE WITH A MAN LIKE HIM.Small towns held their own secrets. Deputy Sage Lowell knows the same holds true for her beloved Masterson County. She’s determined not to let those secrets destroy her town. No matter what the personal cost of the investigation might be.Sage is focused now on solving the biggest case to ever hit Masterson—she doesn’t have the time, or the inclination, to worry about romance.Especially romance with an extra hot rancher. Especially a hot rancher who is one of those hot-headed, hot-tempered Tylers. Tyler men mean trouble—she’s seen it before.A Tyler had broken her brother’s nose once, and she’d almost arrested two for brawling recently. With each other.Yes, she has other things to worry about besides…the intense look of hunger in Gil Tyler’s eyes…Like solving this case before someone Gil loves pays the ultimate price. And Masterson will never be the same again...FEELING LIKE FOREVER is a full-length, small-town western romantic suspense novel and part of the Masterson County connected stand-alone series. The Masterson County series contains scenes of violence, adventure, occasional dark criminal behavior, moderate cursing—especially by villains, a few mild-to-moderate love scenes, and references to subject matter that may distress some readers. The Masterson County books contain the same level of descriptive content as a typical crime drama on network television—but good always wins out in the end, guaranteed. less