rachel lee

Not quite the assistant he was looking for. But maybe the one he needs…

Conard County's new urban planner's juggling more than a job – she's fostering her cousin's baby, too. And Diane Finch isn't sure how her boss, Blaine Harrigan, will take to her cuddly new assistant. But the Irishman's as comfortable with babies as he is with engineering complex projects. And he certainly seems to take to Diane, too. Even if she's got a secret she fears will keep her from love...forever.

Mother...nanny...bride?

On the run from her overbearing family — and a fiancé with more menace than love in his eyes — Hope Conroy finally took refuge in Conard County, Wyoming. A place of safety, maybe even possibility. But what could a former — and pregnant! — socialite do to keep a roof over her head?

Divorced rancher Cash Cashford never expected to be raising an angry tween all by himself. Something about Hope told him immediately that she was what his daughter needed. And since the new nanny had secrets, he vowed to keep his distance — for all their sakes, especially his own! But Hope called to him in a way he never imagined, making him yearn to heal their fractured hearts — and form the family they all longed for...

The return…  

Vanessa Welling never planned to leave home…until her family fled in shame in the wake of the financial catastrophe that shattered their town. If it weren't for the wreck of a house she just inherited, Vanessa wouldn't have come back, either. And attractive contractor Tim Dawson and his young son are making it even harder to put the Wyoming town behind her once and for all.

Tim has heard the stories. But Vanessa did nothing wrong and shouldn't spend the rest of her life paying the price. Can't she see the positive effect she's having on the single father and his son? That they have the right stuff to build a future? And Conard County is the perfect place to start over!

Conard County's returning war hero is a world away from the popular high school athlete Ashley Granger remembers. Zane McLaren doesn't want any fanfare – he doesn't want any human contact at all. But it seems Zane's affectionate golden retriever has other ideas about the decorated soldier and the teacher next door!

Wounded in battle, Zane wants only to be left alone. He doesn't need anyone's pity, especially his outgoing, dog–loving neighbour. Because it isn't just Ashley's legendary apple pie that's tempting Zane. Has he found the woman who can help him heal the past and build a loving future together?

A rancher wrapped in red

Emotionally and creatively drained, country music star Rory McLane returns home to Conard County, Wyoming, to recoup. He's sworn off women to allow himself time to heal and to protect his daughter. But his home's new caretaker is more appealing than he'd ever imagined. Kind and thoughtful, natural beauty Abby Jason makes Rory want to hum a love song once again...

Abby can't help but swoon at Rory's rugged good looks, but the sexy singer is off-limits. Her bitter divorce left her reluctant to trust another man — even one as devoted to his family as Rory. As he and his daughter fill her heart with love and holiday cheer, she wonders if the cowboy might just be the one Christmas miracle to change her mind.

Only love and forgiveness can overcome the mistakes of the past.

Witt Matlock has carried around a bitter hatred for Hardy Wingate, the man he holds responsible for the death of his daughter. And now, twelve years later, the man he blames for the tragedy is back in his life – and in that of his niece, Joni.

Widow Hannah Matlock has kept the truth about her daughter Joni's birth hidden for twenty–seven years. Only she knows that Witt is Joni's father, and not her uncle. She and Witt have never spoken of the night she tried to get even with her philandering husband by seducing his brother. But with Hardy coming between Witt and Joni, Hannah knows she must let go of her secret... whatever the consequences.

Anger, resentment and deceit threaten to destroy a family that teeters on the verge of collapse, until four damaged souls can learn to forgive... and allow themselves to love.

'A magnificent presence in romantic fiction. Rachel Lee is an author to treasure forever.'–Romantic Times

From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lee — a riveting new Conard County romance!

Healing from bullet wounds, fleeing the bomber who shot her, FBI agent Erin Sanders refuses to play it safe. Driving west, she'll stay off the grid — until Deputy Sheriff Lance Conroe spoils her secret getaway.

Taking her to his remote Wyoming home, the hunky lawman only hopes to protect her. Just what headstrong, untrusting Erin doesn't want. But when another showdown with the bomber looms and a shocking betrayal surfaces, Erin wants Lance...badly. It's time to get over her control and intimacy issues to indulge their dangerous attraction…because her plan to catch the killer could cost them both their lives.

He's honoring a fallen friend…but never expected to fall in love.

When he first arrives in Conard County, Sergeant Gil York's licking the wounds of combat – and mourning a beloved friend. But when he meets his fallen buddy's cousin, Miriam Baker, the troubled hero feels alive in a way he hasn't in years. Gil's walls are high…but Miri might just be the one to scale them right into his heart.

When her husband's murder forces Cory Farland into the witness protection program, she has to make a fresh start. As her bodyguard, Wade Kendrick reawakens her passionand dares Cory to dream of a future.

Wade finds the guarded widow is arousing something more than his protective instincts. With Cory's life at risk, there's nothing Wade won't do to keep her safe and claim the love that could redeem them both.

Her Private Avenger

Journalist Morgan Kerr shouldn't be surprised that ex–fiance Adam Quinn wants nothing to do with her. Two years ago the rugged mercenary ran out on her, believing she'd betrayed him. But with her best friend murdered, she needs Adam's help and forgiveness.

With old feelings reigniting, their investigation turns fiercely passionate. But when a killer takes Morgan hostage, Adam realises it is something more than just passion. It's a second chance.

Coming up to the biggest blizzard Montana has ever seen, everyone is talking about the mysterious Rust Creek newcomer, pretty Julie Smith. A tragic accident left her with no memories of her past – and no clues to her real identity.

And with the Yuletide season bearing down, she has no idea where to turn for shelter. Could sexy cowboy Braden Traub, the last living Traub bachelor, provide the key to Julie's future – and her happiness?

In love with his best friend's wife…and baby  

Keeping a promise to a dead man isn't easy. But Ryker Tremaine is determined to keep his word and make amends to his late friend's wife. When Ryker meets lovely, pregnant Marisa Hayes, she's still grieving. She doesn't believe the official report of her husband's death. And Marisa believes Ryker has the answers she craves. 

Bound by secrecy, the hunky CIA operative tries to help Marisa find a sense of normalcy…and uncovers a sizzling attraction! As Ryker discovers the richness of life back on the grid, old secrets threaten. Marisa still seeks answers and Ryker knows if he tells her the truth about her husband's death — and his role in it — Marisa and her baby may be lost to him forever…

When police sergeant Caro Hamilton witnesses a man being killed by an invisible assailant, she suspects a detective agency with a reputation for solving "weird cases" might be her only hope. Especially now that she senses someone has been watching her ever since she saw the murder.

But when Caro walks in the door, her own uncanny skills tell her these aren't ordinary men...especially Damien Keller, who, surprisingly enough, is the first person to believe her.

Once a Persian mage, Damien is drawn to Caro in a way that no woman has ever attracted him. The magic glimmering within this mortal witch calls to his own, and the need to possess Caro drives him, until it's all–consuming.

The vampire can fight it...or he can save her, teach her and damn himself.