Mountie Brides Series by Kate Bridges, Ana Leigh, Carolyn Davidson, Jillian Hart, Mary Burton

USA TODAY bestselling author Kate Bridges will sweep you away to the Wild West with her award-winning Mountie Brides series. Filled with intriguing danger, sexy romance, heartbreaking courage and spellbinding characters. Calgary, District of Alberta, 1893 In a bachelor auction, hardworking Diana wins herself a rugged Mountie for twenty-four hours. Diana Campbell prefers to avoid powerful and handsome men. Especially ones who are dangerous to her family—and her bruised heart... moreUSA TODAY bestselling author Kate Bridges will sweep you away to the Wild West with her award-winning Mountie Brides series. Filled with intriguing danger, sexy romance, heartbreaking courage and spellbinding characters. Calgary, District of Alberta, 1893 In a bachelor auction, hardworking Diana wins herself a rugged Mountie for twenty-four hours. Diana Campbell prefers to avoid powerful and handsome men. Especially ones who are dangerous to her family—and her bruised heart. Orphaned at an early age and left to care for her younger siblings, Diana now works hard to make ends meet and keep her adolescent brothers out of trouble with the law. She’s extra guarded around the watchful Mountie, Mitch Reid. Winning his tempting services for twenty-four hours is a heartache that could only end in disaster. His daring questions, new technique of collecting “fingerprints,” and wild reputation with women make Diana’s life miserable. Mitch is a newly sworn officer, determined to put his wilder days behind him. He’s focused on his duties. But as her family falls into jeopardy, Mitch is awakened by Diana’s inner strength. It takes everything he can muster to fight the secret desire that she ignites deep inside his soul. When their heated resistance crumbles and Mitch holds beautiful Diana in his arms, how can he deny the all-consuming passion that threatens to engulf them? (A steamy western love story.) Originally published as The Bachelor in 2005. “Passion sizzles on the pages. The dialogue is sharp and witty…I guarantee you won’t put this novel down until you have read the very last page.” -Romance Reviews Today All of the books in this passionate historical romance series are stand-alone novels. Don’t miss any of the Mountie Brides! Book 1: LOVING DIANA more coming soon… less

The joy of Christmas past will have reader cozying up to these three festive tales of Western historical romance. Harlequin Books presents a brand-new anthology... FRONTIER CHRISTMAS The fun and adventure of the Old West come alive in these three novellas written by three top historical romance authors. Strong cowboys, feisty heroines and the extraordinary romance they experience during the holiday season make these stories wonderfully entertaining--and a great gift for romance readers.

A lonely Mountie, missing and presumed dead for two years, returns home to search for his wife. Logan Sutcliffe, recovering from his own kidnapping, has only one thing on his mind this bittersweet Christmas as he secretly returns home. To find his lovely wife, Melodie, and make things right. He desperately hopes he can. The last time Logan spoke with Melodie was on Christmas Eve two years ago on the day they were married... moreA lonely Mountie, missing and presumed dead for two years, returns home to search for his wife. Logan Sutcliffe, recovering from his own kidnapping, has only one thing on his mind this bittersweet Christmas as he secretly returns home. To find his lovely wife, Melodie, and make things right. He desperately hopes he can. The last time Logan spoke with Melodie was on Christmas Eve two years ago on the day they were married. Before the wedding reception was finished, he and his Mountie troop were called away for duty and attacked by a vicious cattle-rustling gang. Logan, a veterinary surgeon, was kidnapped for his skills. He was never able to hold his beautiful wife in his arms. With her heart broken by Logan’s disappearance, Melodie hasn’t completely recovered. She’s trying to remain strong. Surrounded by family and friends, Melodie is determined to move on and look to the future, not the past. She’s opened her own barber shop…and opened her heart to another man. When Logan walks back into Melodie’s life one snowy December evening, it might be more than either of them can handle… “For those cold winter nights…not only will it get you into the Christmas spirit, but it will also warm your heart…A ‘Perfect 10’ in every sense of the word.” -Romance Reviews Today (Please note: RETURNING HOME TO MELODIE is a novella, shorter than a full-length novel.) Originally published as The Long Journey Home. All of the books in this award-winning historical romance series are stand-alone novels. Don’t miss any of the Mountie Brides! Book 1: LOVING DIANA Book 2: RETURNING HOME TO MELODIE coming soon… Book 3: MAIL-ORDER SARAH less

A troop of Mounties secretly send their commander, Dr. John Calloway, a mail-order bride as a prank.Irresistible Mountie surgeon, John Calloway, is shocked by the pretty woman who appears in his private quarters at Fort Calgary. She claims to be his mail-order bride. But he had nothing to do with sending for a wife, he insists, and would never request one by mail. That method is reserved for desperate men—and women... moreA troop of Mounties secretly send their commander, Dr. John Calloway, a mail-order bride as a prank.Irresistible Mountie surgeon, John Calloway, is shocked by the pretty woman who appears in his private quarters at Fort Calgary. She claims to be his mail-order bride. But he had nothing to do with sending for a wife, he insists, and would never request one by mail. That method is reserved for desperate men—and women.Sarah O’Neill is taken aback by the arrogant good-looking surgeon, regardless of his apologies. She naively dreamed of a better life than the one she just escaped, and has another secret reason for coming to the West.Despite the sizzling chemistry between them, Sarah and John are definitely wrong for each other. Then why does John feel compelled to defend this fascinating and beautiful woman, and shield her from dangerous situations involving the delivery of guns? And why does Sarah keep finding herself in the handsome doctor’s heated embrace? (A steamy Western love story.) less

When Virginia is jilted at the altar, her former fiancé’s brother Zack, a rugged Mountie, proposes a marriage of convenience.For Mountie Inspector Zack Bullock, marrying his brother’s cast-off bride would fulfill his family obligations. Zack could marry Dr. Virginia Waters and not get emotionally involved. Their marriage would have other benefits. He could continue his risky work as a detective, and she could blossom in her role as a new doctor... moreWhen Virginia is jilted at the altar, her former fiancé’s brother Zack, a rugged Mountie, proposes a marriage of convenience.For Mountie Inspector Zack Bullock, marrying his brother’s cast-off bride would fulfill his family obligations. Zack could marry Dr. Virginia Waters and not get emotionally involved. Their marriage would have other benefits. He could continue his risky work as a detective, and she could blossom in her role as a new doctor. However, the awkward girl that Zack recalls has grown into a stunning, desirable woman and he finds himself emotionally entangled.Virginia survived the shame of a first botched wedding. Now she has to survive the humiliation of knowing that Zack is marrying her only because of his sense of duty. But when dangerous criminals put her safety in jeopardy, Zack wonders if the marriage will ever happen. He does everything he can to guard Virginia, and protect himself from his growing feelings of love. (A steamy western love story.)Originally published as The Engagement in 2004 by Harlequin Historicals. The book rights have reverted back to the author. less

In this enemies to lovers romance, Jessica and a daunting Mountie are forced to travel together on a perilous secret mission.Jessica Haven desperately needs Mountie Travis Reid to escort her across the Rocky Mountains in secret search for the baby she’s lost. No one else believes her story, and the cold-hearted Mountie who doesn’t think much of her is her last hope.Travis knows Jessica as the mayor’s spoiled daughter... moreIn this enemies to lovers romance, Jessica and a daunting Mountie are forced to travel together on a perilous secret mission.Jessica Haven desperately needs Mountie Travis Reid to escort her across the Rocky Mountains in secret search for the baby she’s lost. No one else believes her story, and the cold-hearted Mountie who doesn’t think much of her is her last hope.Travis knows Jessica as the mayor’s spoiled daughter. Travis is already on a deeply personal journey to deliver extraordinary horses to the other side of the Rockies. He doesn’t want to spend his days—and heated nights—on the trail with a woman he dislikes. Yet when Jessica discloses her tender story, it rings an emotional truth inside of him in a place he thought was long buried. She displays courage, grit and sensuality. While their risky path narrows and intimacy deepens, can Travis and Jessica lower their defenses to trust each other? less

When Julia advertises for a husband, a bad-boy-turned-Mountie from her past shows up in town.Julia O’Shea could use a rugged man by her side as she’s running her busy newspaper and raising her young son alone. The young widow’s unique solution is to advertise for a gentleman husband. She’s dismayed when Ryan Reid arrives.Ryan loved and left her ten years ago. To everyone’s surprise, the black sheep of the Reid family has returned as an upstanding Mountie surgeon and commander... moreWhen Julia advertises for a husband, a bad-boy-turned-Mountie from her past shows up in town.Julia O’Shea could use a rugged man by her side as she’s running her busy newspaper and raising her young son alone. The young widow’s unique solution is to advertise for a gentleman husband. She’s dismayed when Ryan Reid arrives.Ryan loved and left her ten years ago. To everyone’s surprise, the black sheep of the Reid family has returned as an upstanding Mountie surgeon and commander. It doesn’t change how badly Ryan treated Julia. For her, there’s no such thing as second chances. But in all these years, Ryan has never forgotten Julia. She’s still as intelligent, beautiful and passionate. Now in his effort to save the town from a dangerous unfolding disaster, Ryan wonders if he and Julia were ever meant to be together…All of the books in this exciting historical romance series, the Mountie Brides, are standalone novels.Book 1: LOVING DIANABook 2: RETURNING HOME TO MELODIEBook 3: MAIL-ORDER SARAHBook 4: PROTECTING VIRGINIABook 5: GUARDING JESSICABook 6: LONGING FOR JULIA less

THREE RUGGED WESTERN MENTHREE COURAGEOUS LADIESTHREE FESTIVE TALES TO WARM THE HEART THIS CHRISTMAS! Rocky Mountain Christmas by Jillian Hart Summoned on a dangerously snowy night to deal with two stowaways, Sheriff Mac McKaslin discovers they are none other than a homeless young widow—Carrie Montgomery—and her baby... moreTHREE RUGGED WESTERN MENTHREE COURAGEOUS LADIESTHREE FESTIVE TALES TO WARM THE HEART THIS CHRISTMAS! Rocky Mountain Christmas by Jillian Hart Summoned on a dangerously snowy night to deal with two stowaways, Sheriff Mac McKaslin discovers they are none other than a homeless young widow—Carrie Montgomery—and her baby. But will the sheriff send them out into the cold…or find a warm place for them in his heart? The Christmas Gifts by Kate Bridges When Sergeant James Fielder arrives with a baby on his sled, he turns to Maggie Greerson for help. This special interlude allows Maggie to fulfill her secret dream of having a child—and explore the attraction that has always drawn her to James…. The Christmas Charm by Mary Burton Determined to prevent her younger sister from marrying the wrong man, widow Colleen Garland enlists the help of her onetime love, Keith Garrett. Will their rescue mission finally lead them on the road to true love? less