Two — count them — two new romance box sets!

With Love Montana: Big Sky Mavericks and Friends (Tule Publishing Kindle Edition)

by Debra Salonen

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Escape to the romance and adventure of Montana in nine novels set in small-town Marietta. Fans of second-chance, love-at-first-sight, grumpy cowboy, holiday romance, single dad, bad boy, family saga romance tropes and more will be tempted to binge-read this connected series.

BOOK 1: Montana Cowgirl — Fifteen years ago, I loved her with every ounce of my being…and hated her just as passionately for what she did. But this beautiful, broken stranger isn’t the same cocky rodeo queen who left Marietta with such big dreams. I might be the only friend she has in this small town with a long memory. Still, there’s no denying the connection between us. A single touch of her hand proved that.

BOOK 2: Montana Cowboy — I know my hometown thinks I deserved getting knocked down a notch or two after that scandal in Helena. But I’m a Big Sky Maverck and I’ll fly high again after the political dust settles. How better to kill time than to make friends with my new neighbor? The gal they’re calling Marietta’s “Red Hot Llama Mama.” Nothing serious. Just a little here-today-gone-to-Helena-tomorrow fun.

BOOK 3: Montana Darling — People look at me and see a vagrant living in a tent beside the Marietta River. Just ask Mia Zabrinski, who blew into my camp with fire in her eyes and legal threats tumbling past her gorgeous, perfect lips. For the first time since I lost everything, I can feel my creative juices starting to flow—along with an unexpected jolt of lust. Unfortunately, prickly attorney Mia seems more interested in making war than love—range war.

BOOK 4: Montana Maverick — I’ll admit flying a helicopter in a blizzard wasn’t a great idea. But watching my grandbaby burn up with a fever while gasping for air wasn’t an option. I figured it was all over when we went down, but then an angel in snowshoes came to our rescue. Meg Z of all people. The woman the Press labeled my “archenemy.”

BOOK 5: Montana Gift  So, my wife of forty years tells me she’s going to write our life story—even the bad sh…stuff. And lord knows there was plenty of that. Booze. Fights. Grief. Remorse. Why anyone would want to read about this is beyond me, but I can’t say no to Louise. After all, she saved me too many times to remember. Now, you can read all about it…just in time for Christmas.

BOOK 6: Montana Miracle —The calendar is clicking down to December 25. The best possible travel day for a guy like me. No family gathered ‘round a tree. No friends expecting me for a big ham dinner. No sticky strings attached…except for a dog that doesn’t understand the command: “Go away.” And a beautiful but nosy pastor who claims I’m a “miracle in the making.” For a smart lady, Pastor Sam Zabrinski, sure picked the wrong ex-con to play Joseph in her living créche.

BOOK7: Her Hero to Love — I’m nobody’s hero. I tried that once. And I’ve got the recurring nightmares to prove it. So, when my little brother mentioned a Search and Rescue job opening in Marietta, I jumped in with both feet—just like they teach you in SmokeJumper School. Too bad nobody mentioned Kat Robinson, my scorching hot co-worker. Whatever this crazy attraction is between us, I’m keeping a safe distance—for everyone’s sake.

BOOK 8: Her Rogue to Tame — “Get your Zip On.” That’s the slogan for the zip line I’m building. Correction: was building. My dream is on hold until I’m back on my feet. I can’t work on the mountain, but I can hobble well enough to accept gorgeous Amanda Heller’s offer: supervise the restoration of her grandmother’s old Victorian while sharing the property’s guest house. I predict a quick fling in my future—a month or two tops. Which everyone knows isn’t long enough for a rogue like me to fall in love.

BOOK 9: Her Rebel to Kiss—My SmokeJumper brothers, Flynn and Tucker, claim my off-season climbing career is too risky. I argued otherwise until…I walked away. Luckily, I landed a great job in Marietta. Settling down always seemed more daunting than Everest until I kissed a mysterious lady in red on New Year’s Eve. Maybe my climbing credo applies to love, too.

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Love Me for Christmas: A Holiday Box Set (Sweet2Heat Kindle Edition)

by Kathryn Shay (Author), Chantel Rhondeau (Author), Rogenna Brewer (Author), Jean Brashear (Author), Debra Salonen (Author), Lisa Mondello (Author), Karen Sandler (Author), Day Leclaire (Author), Dre Leclaire (Author), Barbara McMahon (Author) 

’Tis that time of year again for mistletoe wishes and candy cane kisses.

Can one festive holiday reunite estranged lovers, ignite unexpected relationships, heal old hurts, and bring joy to aching hearts? Probably not. But love can. And in the hands of these nine award-winning/bestselling authors, the reason for the season might just be: Romance.


Risking It All by Kathryn Shay
This woman is driving me crazy. She had it out for me when I was a recruit and focused on all my flaws; I couldn’t help but return the favor by needling her every chance I got. Now, we’re working side-by-side teaching recruits and suddenly, I’m determined to have her! Damn it, that woman is ruining my favorite season of all—Christmas.

Unexpected Gift by Chantel Rhondeau
Cali Johnson makes my heart race in ways I never thought it could, and I find myself hoping for a very Merry Christmas this year. Not only is she kind to everyone she sees, she even befriended my cantankerous old cat—and he doesn’t like anyone. There’s just one problem… no one could accept the truth I’m hiding, no matter how nice and sweet they are.

The Marine’s Last Chance Christmas by Rogenna Brewer
Home for the holidays sounded sweet until I looked across my recruiting desk into the eyes of the woman I’d loved and lost––mostly thanks to my own stupidity. Who knows? Maybe the Sugar Plum Fairy will grant me one last chance for Christmas.

Texas Christmas Bride by Jean Brashear
For seventeen years after I was banished, I tried to forget her. The empire I built means nothing to the joy of being with her again. All I want for Christmas is to marry her, to be together forever as two teenagers once planned—if only the son I never knew about will forgive both of us and let us be a family at last.

Christmas for the Win by Debra Salonen
Is it crazy to ask for help from the woman I left at the altar eight years ago? Absolutely. But I’ll do anything for my son, and the Alexa I knew and loved would never turn away a child in crisis—especially at Christmas. Though it’s wishful thinking to expect that Alexa could ever forgive me.

Grown-Up Christmas Wish by Lisa Mondello
The gloves…well, mittens, are off. I’m in Montana on leave from the military to battle a real estate auctioneer about to sell my childhood memories to the highest bidder. I get that Sally Macomber needs the commission to start a life back east, but with a little snow, some small-town holiday spirit, and my grandfather’s sleigh, I can earn enough to be top bidder. Too bad as the December 24th deadline nears, my Christmas list now has just one name on it: Sally.

A Family of His Own by Karen Sandler
I came from less than nothing, but I got lucky. Wrote a few books, became a mega-bestselling thriller author. Despite my success, I know what it’s like to hit rock bottom like Jana has, pregnant and abandoned by her low-life boyfriend. I know she needs me to be her sanctuary, especially this Christmas. But how do I hide the feelings I’ve always had for her?

Mr. and Mrs. Claus by Day and Dre Leclaire
I’m a man intent on forging my own path through life, refusing to join my father’s firm no matter the temptations offered. But Dad plays dirty, especially when he sends an adorable, klutzy Christmas elf to tempt me back into the fold. One Santa-sized problem… I want her to stay, but she has to go.

A Soldier’s Christmas by Barbara McMahon
I’m only in town for the wedding and to pick up my dog that Cassie has been taking care of while I was deployed. As soon as the “I do’s” are done, I’ll be outta here. So, would somebody please explain why Cassie’s invitation to spend the holiday with her has me longing for the impossible? Maybe I’ll find my answer under the mistletoe.

Both of these heartwarming romance box sets are only 99¢ to buy or Kindle Unlimited readers can download for FREE!

Happy reading, my friends!!!

Deb

Finally Friday: Good Friday, no less!

Well, what a week it’s been! I didn’t write a blog last Friday because I was a tad preoccupied with Mother Nature’s hissy fit.

Thursday of last week, we got 2.5″ of rain in under two hours. We were soaked the minute we stepped outside because the rain was coming down sideways. The water in our normally dormant little creek rose to within 20′ of our shop, took down living trees, knocked over two power poles and left behind a debris field half a football field wide in places. We scrambled to protect our house and property. We were lucky. Two residents of our county are still missing; their bodies have not been recovered.

 

Deb’s creek: top view is from November, bottom view is from yesterday.

Friday of last week, I was ankle deep in a bog of mud, run-off, cow poop and who knows what else, helping out the cowboy who runs a cow/calf operation on the neighboring property recover what was left of the fence between our two properties. He’s a sweet man who lives two hours away with a lovely wife and four kids and works a full time job. He didn’t have any idea how bad our area got hit until he showed up to check on his cows. The repairs turned out to be a huge job, made more difficult because we couldn’t access the area with a tractor.

I may be the only one who was surprised when I developed a high fever three days later and was diagnosed with strep throat. Nasty flood water + big time germs + high stress and fatigue = bad news. So, today, I’m still resting and recovering and reading!!!

My READ4LESS newsletter went out yesterday and I downloaded some great books from some of my favorite authors: Jean Brashear, Linda Barrett, Rogenna Brewer, plus, a new-to-me pick from Charlene Sands and a time-travel book from Dee Davis! This is the BEST way to heal. 😉


So, what are your plans for Easter? All of my grandgirls have other plans, so I will be hanging out with family. Good food and great people but no little egg-hunters. Sob. Here’s a shot I took of two of them before they left yesterday.

Happy Easter, everyone! Let the Cadbury eggs roll.

Deb