Bøger af Carolyn Brown

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's heartwarming novel about old rivalries, young love, and a lemon meringue pie to die for.In Bonnet, Texas, Liddy Latham, the queen of funeral dinners, keeps a southern comfort-food tradition alive--until fancy-schmancy Matilda Monroe moves back to town. She wants room at the table for her own style of consolation and closure: healthy, modern, and vegan. But this is about more than fried chicken versus tofu turkey. Matilda's return is also stirring up their volatile, unresolved history. And just when they thought it couldn't get more personal...Matilda's son, Nick, and Liddy's niece, Amelia, have met and the sparks are flying. For Matilda and Liddy, their precious kin's romance is their worst nightmare. Now, it's all Nick and Amelia can do to survive a family feud that has the whole town talking.The battle for the funeral dinner crown is on. As two strong-willed women wrestle for control, making peace with the past may be the only way to serve the star-crossed lovers a happy ending.

This heartwarming romantic Christmas story from bestselling author Carolyn Brown shows that even the most unexpected situation can prove to be a true gift.Snowed in with an attractive stranger? Not what either of them expected for Christmas.Sage Presley's Western paintings are in big demand. She should be at her gallery's holiday show, but instead she races back to Palo Duro Canyon in a desperate effort to prevent her grandmother from selling her ranch. Even though she doesn't spend much time there these days, Sage can't imagine the rest of her life without those roots, not to mention the feeling of not having a place to come home for Christmas.Sage arrives at the ranch to find that Grand has gone off to visit her sister and Creed Riley in residence. Creed's a seasoned rancher, and he's ready to take over. The fact that he's so attractive only irritates Sage more. She's devastated, and to make things worse, she's now stuck at the ranch with a blizzard closing in, no electricity, and a stranger taking up space.Soon Sage finds the house filling up with stray animals fleeing the blizzard, and the handsome stranger turning out to be just the company she needed. It may not be how she pictured, but Christmas at home has never felt so right.(Originally published as Mistletoe Cowboy.)

"Originally published as This Time Forever in 1997 in the United States of America by Precious Gems, an imprint of Kensington. This edition issued based on Red River Deep, published in 2014 in the United States of America by Vintage, an imprint of Folio Unbound."--Verso.

Originally published as Cowboy Boots for Christmas in 2014 by Sourcebooks Casablanca.

Sisters of the heart play Cupid in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s funny and heartwarming novel about friendship, family, and finding love.Gussie, Ina Mae, and Blanche have been best friends for more than sixty years. From their humble beginnings of founding the Sunshine Club when they were girls to becoming the matchmaking queens of Newton, Texas, these three were inseparable. When Blanche passes away, Gussie and Ina Mae feel the best way to honor their dearly departed is with a shot of whiskey, some good music, and making a match for Blanche’s niece, Sissy.Never mind that Sissy’s in town for only six weeks. Is there a better reason for her to stay? And is there a better prospect than handsome, charming, blue-eyed local preacher Luke Beauchamp? No and no. The attraction is already there. Now it’s up to Gussie and Ina Mae to make sure the sparks really get to crackling by Christmas.The Sunshine Club is back in business. Don’t underestimate two feisty women who have their hearts set on a happy ending.

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown delivers a heartwarming second-chance romance in her latest Western romance series, perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller.

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Texas twang and inimitable sass shine through in this contemporary romance about winning a second chance with a long-lost love.He left her alone in the sand that nightAnd has regretted it ever sinceBut maybe he can mend itIf only she'll let himTime doesn't heal all wounds¿ Not when they are deep within the heart like Angela Conrad's. Ten years ago, Clancy Morgan broke her heart and even though she's made a successful life as a musician, she's never gotten over that pain. Angel didn't intend to ever go back home, but when she's invited to return to her hometown to play for the high school reunion dance, she agrees, knowing full well that if Clancy sees her up on that stage, he'll regret the day he ever said goodbye.Perfect for fans of:Second chance romancesSweet and sexy, emotional love storiesA secret surpriseA Southern small-town summer setting come to lifePraise for Carolyn Brown:"A delightful journey of hope and healing."¿Woman's World for The Empty Nesters"One of my favorite authors!"¿Romance Junkies"Carolyn Brown is one of my go-to authors when I want a feel-good story that will make me smile."¿Fresh Fiction for Cowboy Strong

It's a battle of the sexes like never before in this delightfully funny, escapist cowboy romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown!She's a self-made city girl...The last thing I expected out of my life was to be saddled with a watermelon farm deep in the Oklahoma countryside. I'm a city girl, through and through, and my stilettos are not meant for farming. The only solution is to sell the place before I'm stuck with a truckload of overripe watermelons, and I'm forced to set up a farm stand on the side of a dirt road. *Shudder.*But the minute I think I've got a way out, my drop-dead sexy new neighbor Rye O'Donnell shows up. Maybe there's time for a little cowboy love after all...He's a down-home rancher¿Knowing my former neighbor Granny Lanier's property was going up for sale, I thought I might have a chance at my dream property. But then I met her granddaughter, Austin, and found myself knocked sideways by the sexy-as-hell, savvy businesswoman.Perhaps it's time to set aside my real estate ambitions and convince this gorgeous city slicker just how much fun a little fling on the farm can be.Includes a brand-new bonus novella!"A crazy fun read. Carolyn Brown's books give me that happy feeling¿you know, that happy feeling that makes you want to sing."¿Love Romance Passion"Fun, witty and easy to enjoy... you can't help but wish for your own piece of country life."¿My Overstuffed Bookshelf"What an absolutely adorable story... This book will have you laughing so hard."¿The Romance Studio"Peopled with quirky characters and full of sassy fun."¿BookPage

USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown delivers the first book in a new cowboy romance series, perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller. Includes a bonus story!

"A headstrong woman discovers it's never too late for change in ... author Carolyn Brown's spirited novel about lost hope and second chances."--

Bestselling authors Carolyn Brown, Rochelle Alers, A.J. Pine, and Hope Ramsay deliver four Christmas novellas that celebrate the true meaning of the season in this heartwarming, small-town romance anthology.

With her Longhorn Canyon series, USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings us a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud cowboy romance perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller. Includes a bonus story!

With her Longhorn Canyon series, USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings us a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud cowboy romance perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller.

"A homeless young woman finds an unexpected family in beloved New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's novel of healing hearts and new beginnings in a small Texas town."--Provided by publisher.

With the fifth book in her Longhorn Canyon series, New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings us a heartwarming holiday romance perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller. Includes a bonus novella by Sara Richardson!

New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown invites you back to the ol' Honky Tonk for hot cowboys and a rip-roarin' time!She doesn't need anything but her bar...Daisy O'Dell has her hands full with hotheads and thirsty ranchers until the day one damn fine cowboy walks in and throws her whole life into turmoil...He's looking for a cold drink and moment's peace...Instead Jarod McElroy finds one red-hot woman. She's just what he needs, if only he can convince her to come out from behind that bar, and come home with him...Honky Tonk Cowboys Series: I Love This Bar (Book 1) Hell, Yeah (Book 2) My Give a Damn's Busted (Book 3)Honky Tonk Christmas (Book 4)What People Are Saying About Carolyn Brown: "Enough sass to keep you entertained page after page."-Fresh Fiction for I Love This Bar "One of [Carolyn Brown's] best."-The Long and Short of It for I Love This Bar "As usual, Carolyn Brown's writing was superb. This was a lovely romance."-Night Owl Reviews for One Texas Cowboy Too Many "Humorous, heartwarming, and full of sass and spunk."-RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars for The Trouble with Texas Cowboys "Funny, frank and full of heart."-USA Today Happy Ever After for One Hot Cowboy Wedding

At the end of her rope, single mom Lily Anderson is determined to move her rebellious children in the right direction. But Lily has a bigger challenge than two sulking teens. Their new house comes with a handsome high-school teacher and longtime renter.

Ivy Cameo Johnson, an oil baroness from Houston, has wealth that draws men like flies to honey, yet she also possesses intelligence and an awkwardness that runs them off.John William Dalhart, a Texas oil baron himself, out to prove his father and new business partner both wrong, was also born into wealth. There's been no end to the women interested in him, but is it for what he has rather than who he is?Neither has met nor knows about the other. Until fate, and their meddling fathers, intervene. Ivy makes a bet with her friend that she most certainly can work in a menial, minimum wage job for a month. Meanwhile, Will picks up the challenge thrown out by his father and Red Marshall daring him to live in a small town and get a woman to say she'd marry him while knowing nothing about his wealth.Both wind up in Murray County, Oklahoma--Cameo as the manager of the Strawberry Moon, a small burger joint on Highway 77; Will, a chief cook and dish washer. She thinks he's in the witness protection program. He thinks she's a poor country girl from the boonies. But they've agreed there'll be no past or future...only today while they're working at the Moon.When the month is over they'll both go their separate ways and never look back at what they shared. What they don't realize is that their future is together, in work, and in love.

With the fourth book in her Longhorn Canyon series, USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings us a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud cowboy romance perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller.

Come hell or high water, Emmy Jo Massey will have a wedding. After three generations of Massey women with children out of wedlock, she wants the whole town of Hickory, Texas, to witness the legitimacy of her union with Logan Grady. But dream weddings arent cheap. So she accepts a highly lucrative stint as a home health assistant to retired realtor, and d town recluse, Seth Thomas, a decision her great-grandmother Tandy is dead-set against. Seth isnt happy about it, either. The eighty-two-year-old doesnt want a "babysitter" much less a Massey, something he makes clear when Emmy arrives at his house, an empty mansion built for the woman who broke his heart. But as Emmy stays and the two eventually open up to each other, she learns the reason behind a feud between Seth, Tandy, and Logans grandfather Jesse Grady that goes back six decades. She also uncovers a secret that forever changes how she sees her past and her future...

With her Longhorn Canyon series, USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings us a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud cowboy romance perfect for fans of Diana Palmer and Linda Lael Miller.

Losing a loved one is difficult for anyone to deal with. For a child, death can be especially challenging. Matthew was very close to his Pa when cancer took him away. Pennies, Pictures, and Pancakes is a short story sharing some of the special memories Matthew had with his Pa and how he uses those memories to cope with the loss now.