Bøger af Jennie Marts

Three abandoned cowboys, born in heartbreak and bonded by brotherhood, are brought together by the fierce love of the grandparents who took them in and the ranch that's the only home they've ever known... Surly cowboy, Ford Lassiter, named after the truck his dad was driving when he'd left him and his mother, has only known abandonment and doesn't trust relationships-until he shares an intimate weekend at a wedding with a woman he met by chance. Now he can't stop thinking about her and what could have happened if she hadn't driven away from him too. Tall and curvy, Elizabeth 'Bitsy' Cole, who is anything but bitsy, has spent her adult life wishing for change but is afraid to take risks. Then a crazy hot weekend with a cowboy finally gives her the courage to make some big changes in her life. She quits the family business to start her own accounting firm and buys a rundown farmhouse in the mountains with a yard for her dog, finally leaving her dinky apartment in the city that's never quite felt like home. So what happens when the handy-man she hires to help fix up the farmhouse turns out to be the same cowboy she spent that steamy weekend with? She thinks he was only with her out of pity and as a favor to the groom, but the looks he's giving her now makes her wonder if there might be a chance for something more. If she has the courage to find out... Note to reader: If you want to know what happened with Ford and Elizabeth when they met and shared an intimate weekend at that wedding, check out the prequel novella to the Lassiter Ranch series, Save the Date for a Cowboy...

Reese Hudson meant to destroy mementos from her last failed relationship, not burn down an outhouse and incur the wrath of a sexy park ranger. When the judge rejects her offer to pay for the structure and sentences her to rebuild it-with the hot ranger supervising-she embraces the challenge to take control of her life. Park ranger Wade Baker wants nothing to do with the rich city girl, no matter how tempting he finds her lush curves. She's too much like his ex-fiancée, and if he's learned anything, it's that women like Reese don't fit into his world. And he sure as hell wants no part of her big city life. Reese may not know a hammer from a screwdriver, but she's working hard to prove she's not just some pampered princess to be toyed with. And damn it if Wade doesn't admire her tenacious spirit. If only they got along half as well outside the bedroom as they do in it, there might be a chance for them after all...

Organized accountant Zoey Allen likes her life neat and tidy. But it goes from managed to messy when a dead body ends up in her apartment on an ordinary Tuesday night. After uncovering a money-laundering scheme in a routine audit at her company, Zoey finds herself the target in a murderous plot that doesn't quite add up. Good thing she has Mac-a handsome police officer-and the Page Turners book club to help her solve the case. Officer 'Mac' McCarthy came back to Pleasant Valley to get away from murder and corruption. The last thing he needs is to be tied up in a case of attempted murder with the beautiful blonde bookkeeper that he can't get out of his mind. She's looking for him to protect her, and that's the one thing he doesn't think he can do. Mac and Zoey find themselves in a dangerous adventure full of lies, betrayal, and murder that takes them from the underbelly of the legalized marijuana business to a secluded cabin in the mountains. As she finds herself falling in love, is she really falling into a trap? Is Mac the man she thinks he is? Zoey must learn to let go of her ordered life and risk it all because murder can be a crime of passion, and falling in love is about to get messy. The Page Turners prevail in this newest mystery with their amateur sleuthing and undercover missions and...as always...delicious desserts. Women of all ages will enjoy this tale of humorous, women's fiction, mixed with cozy mystery and romantic comedy in this small town love story.

California video game designer Adam Clark knows that, in his business, authenticity is the key. So, for their newest Western adventure game, he and his partners decide to try out Cowboy Camp. Only Adam

Perfect for fans of Laura Childs and Amanda Flower, this second Bee Keeping mystery takes Bailey Briggs to the brink as murders threaten the future of her granny’s Bee Festival.The small town of Humble Hills, Colorado, is abuzz with excitement over the upcoming annual Bee Festival, sponsored by Bailey’s Granny Bee and the Honeybuzz Mountain Ranch. The long weekend of festivities includes a beauty pageant, beekeeping demonstrations, a local restaurant bake-off, and a 3K Bear Run where all the participants are dressed as bears. The bake-off brings in a television crew from California to film, so it’s the most drama-filled part of the weekend, especially when the famous celebrity host winds up dead.Because the celebrity was holding her bracelet and had been witnessed having an altercation with Bailey’s best friend Evie shortly before his death, everyone suspects Evie of the murder—and Bailey is quickly on the hunt for clues to clear Evie’s name, alongside Granny Bee and her bunch of geriatric misfit friends. Bailey’s potential new honey, Sheriff Sawyer Dunn, is none too pleased to have Bailey buzzing around the investigation, but Bailey’s determined to uncover the truth, rescue her grannie’s beloved Bee Festival, and save her bestie.They say you get more flies with honey, but in this case, more honey may mean you end up dead. And a little competition never hurt anyone—unless it ends up killing you.

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Painful memories from long ago resurface when Emily Wells travels to Colorado to clean out her family's vacation cabin for its new owner. Strongest among them? Her recollections of Logan Chase, Emily's first love, to whom she gave her heart one magical summer, only to have it broken when she never heard from him again. Logan had never forgotten that summer romance and can't believe it when he finds Emily packing up the little cabin that he has recently purchased for renovation. Despite the passage of years and their stormy history, Emily and Logan can't deny the fierce attraction that still sizzles between them...Will one snowy night together be enough to melt her frozen heart and give them both a second chance at love?

What happens when hump day turns homicidal... Finally out on her own, all college freshman, Piper Denton wants is to live a normal life. But any chance of normal is annihilated when her roommate is murdered on her first day of class. Add in the antics of a surprise new roommate, a scruffy stray dog, and the attention of three Star Wars shirt-wearing nerds who want to go out with her, and her days are now anything but ordinary. Except Piper doesn't have time for murder-she's trying to focus on her studies, her job, and the crush she has on Fitz, aka The Brilliant Barista, her cute, coffee-brewing coworker. But dating can be deadly, and after another coed turns up dead-she and the Page Turners, her book club turned amateur sleuths, go on the hunt for the murderer. Except things never go as planned when the Page Turners get involved, and suddenly they find themselves with pink and blue colored hair, dressed as bikers, and making friends with a large tattooed man named Snake when they go undercover in a dive bar. Murder is anything but mundane when everyone becomes a suspect, and Piper's life is on the line. Can she and the Page Turners catch the culprit before it's too late? Books in The Page Turners series: #1 Another Saturday Night and I Ain't Got No Body #2 Easy Like Sunday Mourning #3 Just Another Maniac Monday #4 A Halloween Hookup - A holiday novella #5 A Cowboy For Christmas - A holiday novella #6 Tangled Up In Tuesday #7 What To Do About Wednesday "I really enjoy the Page Turners- a group of women friends who double as amateur sleuths. Marts does a great job creating stories that blend humor, mystery, heartfelt emotion, and romance--and that keep me turning pages in anticipation of what she'll come up with next. Once you read one-you'll be hooked on this cozy mystery/romantic comedy series!" --Cindi Madsen - USA Today Bestselling Author "The series is perfect for lovers of romantic comedies, cozy mysteries, and contemporary romance with a fun side...just might be the most fun I've had reading in years." -- Fic Central Reviews "Ms Marts has me as a lifetime fan." - Lynda "Voracious reader of many genres" "Marts is very witty, and she knows how to write a well-paced and engaging story populated with unique and memorable characters." - BrainyBlonde

Addison Cavanaugh had one rule: Do not date hockey players. So kissing the newest trade to her dad's team should have been off-limits--even if he is hot enough to melt the ice. After being traded in the middle of the season, Bane Bannister wasn't looking for trouble. In fact, he'd been strictly instructed by his new coach to stay out of trouble and away from women. Too bad the only woman he's interested in happens to be the coach's daughter. Is the hunky hockey player enough to make Addison break her only rule? Is the new player worth the shot or is she is risking her heart in a game she can't possibly win?

Elusive charmer Cash Walker is a tough-as-nails cowboy, except when it comes to the shy woman who shows up with a pretty smile, a wounded spirit, and a goat riding shotgun in her passenger seat. Recently divorced from an abusive husband, Emma Frank has come home to Broken Falls, Montana. Lost, alone, and unable to escape the bullying tactics of her ex-brothers-in-law, she finds solace and friendship at the Tucked Away farm and with the handsome cowboy who believes in her and who helps her find her own courage. There

Holly Adams returns to her hometown with a simple to-do list from her therapist: 1) Return to your roots, 2) Face your fears, and 3) Listen to your heart. But Holly hasn't been back since a tragic accident claimed the life of her young husband. Returning home is one thing. Facing her fears and giving her bruised heart a voice are quite another. Cowboy Levi Garrett remembers Holly as the brazen girl who once stole a kiss at a high school party, and barely recognizes the heartbroken young widow who ends up stranded at his ranch on Christmas Eve. All he wants is to remind Holly of the fearless girl she used to be. It's holiday magic when a winter storm traps the pair together, but will Holly be able to hear her heart when it asks for a Cowboy for Christmas?

Chicago City Girl Tackles Colorado Mountains with Sexy, Reclusive GuideAvery Oliver can see the byline now. What better way to jumpstart her journalism career than to head out into the woods with a sexy guide? It

There's no better time than Christmas to open your heart Holt Callahan used to the love the holidays, but getting dumped on Christmas Eve with a ring tucked in your pocket would turn anyone into a Grinch. Now he hates Christmas and all the holly jolly shenanigans that go with it. When he moves back to his cousin's ranch in Creedence, Colorado, the last thing he expects is to come face to face with the one who got away and all of her holiday cheer.Lainey McBride is all about Christmas, and despite running her family's ranch festivities while her grandfather is in rehab, she hasn't lost her holiday spirit. Not even when the horse that was supposed to offer snowy sleigh rides can't be found. She couldn't be happier to see a cowboy riding up with her missing horse, or more shocked to see that cowboy is Holt Callahan. But the holidays have their own way of healing, and a Christmas in Creedence just might be the merry magic that brings these two broken hearts back together again.Praise for Jennie Marts's cowboy romances:"Full of hope, humor, and undeniable swoon."-A.J. Pine, USA Today bestselling author, for How to Cowboy"Funny, complicated, and irresistible. Sometimes a cowboy isn't perfect but you got to love him anyway."-Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author, for Caught Up in a Cowboy"Deliciously steamy but still sweet, with a secret at its heart."-Joanne Kennedy for Wish Upon a Cowboy"The definition of a swoon-worthy, must-read romance."-Sara Richardson for Never Enough Cowboy

"As a successful mystery author, Bailey Briggs writes about murder, but nothing prepares her for actually discovering the dead body of the founder of her hometown of Humble Hills, Colorado. Bailey grew up at Honeybuzz Mountain Ranch and was raised by her beekeeping grandmother, Blossom Briggs, aka Granny Bee, and her two eccentric sisters, Aster and Marigold--which is why she drops everything to come home and help Granny Bee after a bad fall. A broken foot doesn't stop her grandmother from ruling The Hive, her granny's book club, or continuing to prepare and package her bee-inspired products. But when Bailey's grandmother's infamous "Honey I'm Home" hot spiced honey turns out to "bee" the murder weapon and her granny is now the prime suspect, Bailey has no choice but to use her fictional detective skills to help solve the murder and "smoke out" the real culprit. With the help of Bailey's witty bestie, a pair of meddling aunts, the feisty members of The Hive, and her computer-savvy daughter, this amateur sleuth is determined to solve the case. A malicious attack and an ominous threat reveal that someone wants Bailey to butt out of the investigation, but there's no way she's backing down. She must use her skills to uncover the truth and catch the clever culprit before her grandmother ends up bee-hind bars"--

Fans of Carolyn Brown, Maisey Yates, and Jennifer Ryan will fall head over cowboy boots for the latest in the Creedence Horse Rescue series from USA Today bestseller Jennie Marts! This lighthearted second-chance romance is filled with:An independent single mom who'd do anything for her sonThe handsome Sheriff's deputy who can't stop thinking about herThe undeniable attraction between themCharacters who must learn to trust in love againRescue animals who deserve their own second chancesSingle mom Jillian Bennett barely has a moment to herself between raising her ten-year old son, volunteering at the horse rescue ranch, and her new job as head librarian of Creedence, Colorado. She doesn't have the time or inclination for romance, even though she and the cute deputy, Ethan Rayburn, have been doing a little flirting the last few weeks. Still, when Ethan puts out a call out to all the horse rescues to help with a large rescue operation, Jillian jumps in to help.Ethan doesn't consider himself the impulsive type, but there's something about Jillian that calls to him. When he also forms a bond with her son, Milo, Ethan soon realizes that there isn't anything he wouldn't do for the feisty librarian who's won his heart.* "Full of hope, humor, and undeniable swoon."-A.J. PINE, USA Today bestselling author, for How to Cowboy* "Funny, complicated, and irresistible."-JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author, for Caught Up in a Cowboy* "Deliciously steamy but still sweet."-JOANNE KENNEDY for Wish Upon a Cowboy

When Carley Chapman's smarmy ex-husband, Paul, arrives in Creedence, Colo., hoping to win Carley back, Deputy Knox Garrison claims to be her fiancé to protect her from Paul's unrelenting advances. Knox has always had a crush on the pretty, blonde hairdresser, so pretending to be in love isn't much of a stretch. For her part, Carley appreciates Knox's protective streak and can't deny her attraction to the hunky cowboy, but her disastrous marriage made her swear off relationships. The pair have a natural ease with each other, and the line between real and pretend blurs as fake dates lead to steamy nights, regular dinners, and even pet adoption. Though the entire town comes together to cheer on their relationship, neither Carley nor Knox, who both wrestle with abandonment issues, wants to be the first to admit their true feelings. Marts does a fine job imbuing her protagonists with both tenderness and strength, and the matchmaking townsfolk are a hoot.