Holder County Series by Jillian Neal

Callie Monroe is leaving California and not just because it’s ridiculous for a girl named Callie to live in a state with the same nickname. If only that were the stupidest thing she’d done lately. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t even make the very bottom of the list. When she stumbles into the local honkytonk in her hometown and lays eyes on hot-blooded, cattle rancher Ford Holder, she begins to think her return trip home is one of her smartest moves yet... moreCallie Monroe is leaving California and not just because it’s ridiculous for a girl named Callie to live in a state with the same nickname. If only that were the stupidest thing she’d done lately. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t even make the very bottom of the list. When she stumbles into the local honkytonk in her hometown and lays eyes on hot-blooded, cattle rancher Ford Holder, she begins to think her return trip home is one of her smartest moves yet. The ink isn’t even dry on Ford’s divorce papers, but he’s done. Done with the lying, with the cheating, and with women in general. Until the girl with the broken smile and curves for miles needs a little help getting over her ex. Callie never expected to find the healing she needs in his capable arms. Ford knows she’s way too young for him, but she’s also everything he never even knew he wanted. Callie understands that he is the answer to every question she was never allowed to ask and the fulfillment of her every fantasy. His ex-wife wants revenge. Her family wants her gone. Their long-drawn, lusty nights set Holder Ranch ablaze, but that same heat threatens to destroy everything Ford holds dear—his land, his reputation, and his family. Can either of them survive apart? Will anything survive if they remain together? less

Charlotte Tilson knows all about running away—she’s been doing it most of her life. Running from the memories and pain of the fire that took everything. Now she’s running from her wedding, or she’s hanging from the lattice work outside her father’s church with the stupid gown up over her head, to be more precise. All of Holder County is going to see everything and then some if she can’t find a way out. When Lt... moreCharlotte Tilson knows all about running away—she’s been doing it most of her life. Running from the memories and pain of the fire that took everything. Now she’s running from her wedding, or she’s hanging from the lattice work outside her father’s church with the stupid gown up over her head, to be more precise. All of Holder County is going to see everything and then some if she can’t find a way out. When Lt. Jamie Holder, Holder County’s most eligible firefighting cowboy, sees his best friend tied up in a bundle of lace and dangling from the side of the church, he knows this is his chance to fan the embers of their friendship into a blaze of passion hotter than any prairie wildfire. He’s all about exit strategies. He’s been the Clyde to her Bonnie for most of their lives. If anyone’s going to help her make her greatest escape yet, it’s going to be him. Because she was always supposed to be his. He just has to convince her that adding a few provocative benefits to their friendship won’t ruin anything. But when Charlotte runs right into the arms of her own personal firefighter, it’s impossible to escape the heat. She’s spent her whole life running from the blazes he dives headfirst into. This time, their legendary escape rubs the town the wrong way. Will their white-hot love survive when someone else is holding the match? less

Meridian Holder has long believed that most gorgeous men ruin their God-given gifts as soon as they open their mouths. Just because that theory doesn’t prove true with her boss, District Attorney Jack Denton, it doesn’t mean she would ever do something as stupid as risking her position as his A.D.A. to gain his affections. Until he has the one thing she needs—to protect her family from a lawsuit without his interference... moreMeridian Holder has long believed that most gorgeous men ruin their God-given gifts as soon as they open their mouths. Just because that theory doesn’t prove true with her boss, District Attorney Jack Denton, it doesn’t mean she would ever do something as stupid as risking her position as his A.D.A. to gain his affections. Until he has the one thing she needs—to protect her family from a lawsuit without his interference. Lucky for her, Jack has needs of his own—specifically, a date to his former fiancée’s wedding. Surely, she can hold her own out in Bourbon Country with his blue blood, debutante family for a week. She’s certain that with a little persuasion, they can negotiate a trade. If he can also scratch that little itch that she gets whenever she thinks of him, all the better. Jack has spent the last four years imagining Meridian’s long, auburn hair wrapped around his fingers while he indulges her lethal mind and body. As much as he would love to spend the week scratching any itch Meridian has, taking her with him would expose her to his family’s vitriol and to the secrets he protects at all cost. Meridian never backs down from a challenge.That is not an attribute his family appreciates.Together, they discover the only thing that burns hotter than a whiskey-fire feud between their families is the passion that ignites the two of them.When their loyalties are divided, will all of those lust-filled nights be enough to save them both? less