Cowboy Crossing Romances Series by Alexa Verde

An ex-player cowboy with a little son, the boy's shy plus-size aunt, and a reluctant modern marriage of convenience only the boy is excited about… A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!After three near-death experiences in one day-okay, maybe burning dinner and falling from a tree shouldn't count-Kade Clark worries about his son's future if he's not around to protect him... moreAn ex-player cowboy with a little son, the boy's shy plus-size aunt, and a reluctant modern marriage of convenience only the boy is excited about… A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!After three near-death experiences in one day-okay, maybe burning dinner and falling from a tree shouldn't count-Kade Clark worries about his son's future if he's not around to protect him. The last thing he wants is for his son to become a bargaining chip between a con artist grandfather and a ruthless ex trying to get their hands on the family fortune. So Kade agrees to a crazy proposal from the woman his child adores. But as a former foster kid, Kade learned to walk away before getting hurt. Can he now learn to stay and love?Heather Johnson dreams of a real marriage with the man her sister abandoned, not a fake one. But the rumor is Kade might leave their small town again and take her darling nephew with him. She's reluctant to trust a womanizer-husband or not. If she allows love for him to ignite her heart, will her marshmallow-soft heart become roasted and burned?Cowboy Crossing Romances series set in a small town in the Show Me State is about curvy forty-something women and the swoon-worthy single dad cowboys who love them, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge-or a push. less

A single-dad cowboy, a woman with a secret who left him, and a second chance at love neither of them expects… A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!Frightened by a possible stalker, a big-city marketing manager flees to her uncle's B & B in the small town where she once felt safe. A place where neighbors know each other and where she fell in love with a hometown hero over two decades ago... moreA single-dad cowboy, a woman with a secret who left him, and a second chance at love neither of them expects… A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!Frightened by a possible stalker, a big-city marketing manager flees to her uncle's B & B in the small town where she once felt safe. A place where neighbors know each other and where she fell in love with a hometown hero over two decades ago. Only now, that handsome cowboy is a large ranch owner with a little daughter and soul-deep scars left by his alcoholic ex-wife. Kimberly Byrd made mistakes that will haunt her for the rest of her life. Can she allow herself to love and be loved again?Broken heart or not, Mac Clark can't leave a woman in danger. Old feelings rekindle, but he has a precious daughter to think about now. As he discovers shocking secrets in Kimberly's life, can he hope that he or his child wouldn't get hurt for the second time?Cowboy Crossing Romances series set in a small town in the Show Me State is about curvy fortysomething women and swoon-worthy cowboys who love them, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge-or a push. less

When a weeklong cowboy with a son becomes the three-day boss of an outspoken plus-size veterinarian, these opposites might attract-or combust. A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!After a short-lived first marriage and miscarriage, Liberty Clark's life revolves around the ranch and animals. When her family pushes her into modeling in a promotional campaign for the ranch, she's stuck with a visiting advertising executive to make her look presentable... moreWhen a weeklong cowboy with a son becomes the three-day boss of an outspoken plus-size veterinarian, these opposites might attract-or combust. A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!After a short-lived first marriage and miscarriage, Liberty Clark's life revolves around the ranch and animals. When her family pushes her into modeling in a promotional campaign for the ranch, she's stuck with a visiting advertising executive to make her look presentable. As if old jeans, a Stetson, and a Wrangler shirt aren't presentable enough! She soon discovers there's more to this city slicker than meets the eye, but he's going to leave in a few days. Can she stop being angry with God for the bad things that happened to her and open her heart to a better future?After loving and losing many times, Kansas McNamara has built walls around his heart. Yet somehow, the loud and rough-around-the-edges cowgirl he's there to make TV-worthy stomps right through those walls in her cowboy boots. But as strange things happen at the ranch and family secrets are revealed, are Kansas or Liberty ready to learn to love again?The Cowboy Crossing Romances series set in a small town in the Show Me State is about curvy fortysomething women and swoon-worthy cowboys who love them, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge-or a push. less

A woman in jeopardy and her brother's best friend she'd once crushed on meet again before Christmas… When the past comes knocking on her door, will she choose love or closure? A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!After discovering her father's infidelity, Jenna Clark used the chance of a European trip with a friend to flee as far from the painful secret as she could... moreA woman in jeopardy and her brother's best friend she'd once crushed on meet again before Christmas… When the past comes knocking on her door, will she choose love or closure? A sweet, clean, wholesome romance with a happily-ever-after!After discovering her father's infidelity, Jenna Clark used the chance of a European trip with a friend to flee as far from the painful secret as she could. She'd never imagined she'd fall in love and stay for years searching for her fiancé, who disappeared two days before their wedding. Finally back at the family ranch for Christmas, she discovers that her brother's best friend, a cowboy with a nephew he takes care of, just might thaw out her frozen heart. But mysterious things are happening at the ranch. And new traces of her fiancé are found in Europe…Can she let her past go to move on to a happier future, or will she stay forever trapped by hurt and pain? The Cowboy Crossing Romances series set in a small town in the Show Me State is about curvy fortysomething women and swoon-worthy cowboys who love them, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge-or a push. less

A brokenhearted widower with a sad daughter. A secret bodyguard working as a nanny. Can they become an unlikely family this Christmas?Since his wife died, all Conner Strauss wants is a big family, other children who might put a smile back on his little girl's face. His wish might come true when his mother finally tells him who his biological father was. To get close to his new siblings and their children without giving himself away, he starts courting the family nanny... moreA brokenhearted widower with a sad daughter. A secret bodyguard working as a nanny. Can they become an unlikely family this Christmas?Since his wife died, all Conner Strauss wants is a big family, other children who might put a smile back on his little girl's face. His wish might come true when his mother finally tells him who his biological father was. To get close to his new siblings and their children without giving himself away, he starts courting the family nanny.Once jilted, Gwendolyn Meyers concentrated on her career as a bodyguard, eager to prove she's just as good as her late father was. Now, as a simple favor to a friend, she's working undercover as a nanny to protect the Clark family's children after strange things started happening on their ranch. But when a stranger in town sparks her interest and his lonely daughter rouses her compassion, she might be given the chance at happiness where she least expected it.When she starts seeing shadows of her past, she's determined to find the truth behind her father's death. However, someone close to her is even more determined to keep secrets hidden forever…Can love and a big noisy family heal two broken hearts this Christmas? less

Can a fun-loving cowboy with a precocious daughter and a guarded woman with a mistaken identity find a path to happiness together?It’s far from love at first sight when business consultant Cat Larson steals cowboy Roberto Moore’s car—with his daughter in it—then returns both and explains her reasons. After a few meetings, he’s intrigued by the mysterious thief, but his little family has suffered enough from his ex-wife’s addiction... moreCan a fun-loving cowboy with a precocious daughter and a guarded woman with a mistaken identity find a path to happiness together?It’s far from love at first sight when business consultant Cat Larson steals cowboy Roberto Moore’s car—with his daughter in it—then returns both and explains her reasons. After a few meetings, he’s intrigued by the mysterious thief, but his little family has suffered enough from his ex-wife’s addiction. Still reeling from her suspicious death, he doesn’t want to fall again for a woman he can’t trust.The abuse Cat suffered has taught her not to let men get close to her heart. But outspoken Roberto and his lovely daughter break down her defenses. When she stumbles upon his family’s secret, will it break them apart or will their love survive? less

Can a fake engagement become real for a single-father cowboy and a brokenhearted single mom?After escaping a horrifying relationship, all Nelly wants to concentrate on is raising her boys and rebuilding her career and self-esteem, even if she’s attracted to her new boss, Constanzo. When Constanzo suggests a fake engagement to keep her abusive ex away, she reluctantly agrees for the sake of her sons... moreCan a fake engagement become real for a single-father cowboy and a brokenhearted single mom?After escaping a horrifying relationship, all Nelly wants to concentrate on is raising her boys and rebuilding her career and self-esteem, even if she’s attracted to her new boss, Constanzo. When Constanzo suggests a fake engagement to keep her abusive ex away, she reluctantly agrees for the sake of her sons. But she knows better than to believe love exists for her, especially when their sons start to quarrel—over the same girl!Constanzo Moore can’t believe he offered to be a pretend fiancé. He’s a responsible, honest, and heartbroken guy who never wants to marry again. But he wants to protect Nelly, and a fake engagement will stop his meddling family from suggesting dates for him.He doesn’t expect to fall in love—or to have his father’s secret destroy everything. less

Can an accidental marriage between a rebellious cowgirl and a straitlaced single-dad doctor become true love?After a traumatic divorce, Aurora Moore never wants to get married again. But when her rock-singer boyfriend, Ari, needs married status to clean up his act for a budding new career, she reluctantly agrees to help... moreCan an accidental marriage between a rebellious cowgirl and a straitlaced single-dad doctor become true love?After a traumatic divorce, Aurora Moore never wants to get married again. But when her rock-singer boyfriend, Ari, needs married status to clean up his act for a budding new career, she reluctantly agrees to help. What should she do when she realizes the man she just married is her boyfriend’s twin?In Vegas for his brother’s wedding, Carter McFarland wakes up with a throbbing headache after too many painkillers—and a ring on his finger! Apparently, Ari’s drunken friends mistook Carter for Ari and dragged Carter to the altar while Ari was asleep. Annulment in order, right?But, due to a painful secret, Carter needs a mother for his son, who takes an immediate shine to Aurora. Carter’s father threatens him with a heart attack and his grandmother with her cane when he as much as peeps that his marriage was a mistake. With time, he also senses vulnerability and kindness behind Aurora’s rebellious facade and is drawn toward the vibrant woman. But is it enough to turn a stand-in husband into a real one? less

When a reunion of childhood best friends leads to a marriage of convenience, can it lead to love, too?Ex-convict Giovanni Moore is back at the family ranch and still can’t believe his rebellious teen daughter and his missing ex-wife’s sweet child were entrusted in his care. But no matter what his past, he can’t stand the idea of losing custody. When his former best friend, Meredith, needs help—and a husband—he proposes a marriage in name only... moreWhen a reunion of childhood best friends leads to a marriage of convenience, can it lead to love, too?Ex-convict Giovanni Moore is back at the family ranch and still can’t believe his rebellious teen daughter and his missing ex-wife’s sweet child were entrusted in his care. But no matter what his past, he can’t stand the idea of losing custody. When his former best friend, Meredith, needs help—and a husband—he proposes a marriage in name only. Because even as his feelings for her grow, he’s a broken man now, so what else can he give her?After a violent assault, successful lawyer Meredith Smith returns to her hometown with a shattered spirit and a secret growing inside her. She doesn’t want her family to be judged, so she accepts a crazy proposition from a friend—the guy she once crushed on.Is it possible for Giovanni and Meredith to heal and love again, especially when her life is in danger once more?Welcome to Cowboy Crossing, a small town in the Show Me State where swoon-worthy single dad cowboys fall for strong-willed forty-something women, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge—or a push. less

A busy matriarch and a risk-loving younger man with a secret… Can his granddaughter in need bring these opposites together?Graziella Moore has been a family matriarch long enough. Or maybe too long, but who wants to risk her heart after being abandoned and deceived by a husband? So she doesn’t understand why her adult children are interfering when she starts dating again... moreA busy matriarch and a risk-loving younger man with a secret… Can his granddaughter in need bring these opposites together?Graziella Moore has been a family matriarch long enough. Or maybe too long, but who wants to risk her heart after being abandoned and deceived by a husband? So she doesn’t understand why her adult children are interfering when she starts dating again. Yes, her boyfriend, Hugo Ackerman, is much younger than she is and his two previous wives died suspiciously, but Graziella can take care of herself. Never mind that she's suddenly become accident-prone.Meanwhile, crises in the family demand her attention. Her niece Jenna is about to give birth, and if her pregnancy is any indication, it’s not going to be easy. Graziella’s only daughter gets an offer of a concert tour, so the family offers to babysit her stepson. Graziella’s newest daughter-in-law is receiving threats—again. One of Graziella's adopted grandsons is accused of vandalism, and several horses are missing along with her inner peace.She’s set in her ways and all about her large, rambunctious family, so this romance with a risk-taking and adventurous man won’t work. Yet when love—and the police—knock on her door, shouldn’t she answer? Especially when there’s a child in need.If you enjoyed the two family sagas in this series, this book has an extra treat of updates for several couples as well as a complete romance with a well-deserved happily-ever-after!Welcome to Cowboy Crossing, a small town in the Show Me State where swoon-worthy single dad cowboys fall for strong-willed forty-something women, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge—or a push. less

A rock star, a social worker, and a teen in need of a family. Can their pretend relationship become real?Still blaming herself for a long-ago tragedy, not to mention a failed marriage, social worker Tessa Loughty focuses all her energy on redeeming herself through her job. But when she takes Ollie, a foster teen she bonded with, to the concert of a rock star he idolizes, the failures she’s hiding from catch up with her... moreA rock star, a social worker, and a teen in need of a family. Can their pretend relationship become real?Still blaming herself for a long-ago tragedy, not to mention a failed marriage, social worker Tessa Loughty focuses all her energy on redeeming herself through her job. But when she takes Ollie, a foster teen she bonded with, to the concert of a rock star he idolizes, the failures she’s hiding from catch up with her. Ari McFarland was a childhood friend and the lifelong crush she lost touch with. When they want to adopt Ollie, Ari suggests they form an unlikely union to increase their chances. But considering the differences between their worlds, she fears such a union won’t last as long as a one-hit-wonder band.Ari McFarland loves his fame and earned it, but reconnecting with someone as wholesome and selfless as Tessa has him questioning his values. He wants to make a difference in Ollie’s life, so Ari will put his heart on the line in a fake engagement--again.Is Ari ready to become an instant husband to a heartbroken woman who doubts herself and an instant father to a struggling teen? Or will Tessa’s dreams be shattered a second time?Welcome to Cowboy Crossing, a small town in the Show Me State where swoon-worthy single dad cowboys fall for strong-willed forty-something women, though sometimes those rugged handsome men might need a nudge—or a push. A bonus addition to the series, since so many readers asked for Ari's story. And here it is!Other books in the Cowboy Crossing Romances Prequel. Show Me a Single Dad Cowboy1. Show Me a Marriage of Convenience2. Show Me a Second Chance3. Show Me the Boss4. Show Me Best Friends5. Show Me My Brother's Best Friend6. Show Me a Family for Christmas7. Show Me a Mistaken Identity8. Show Me a Fake Fiancé9. Show Me a Stand-in Husband10. Show Me a Reunion11. Show Me a Family Saga12. Show Me a Fake Engagement less