Determined to prove herself, archaeologist Amber Baum moves to Sweetheart, Montana to focus on her career. She has no room for mistakes and no time for love, so when she meets the handsome forest ranger, she vows to stay clear. Easier said than done…Garret Haute has dedicated his life and career to protecting the visitors to Montana's vast wilderness and taking care of his family. He's still haunted by a tragedy he was powerless to prevent, but after he meets Amber, suddenly he's thinking about a lot more than doing his duty. When they become involved in a potentially dangerous project, sparks fly and Garret finds himself falling faster than he ever imagined.Can two people forget their pasts to embrace each other and their future?

Redeeming Her Montana Love: A Montana Lakeside Romance

As death and danger stalk the southern Oregon coast, Mia Sandas and Jeff Julian must trust each other. Can they handle the truth? When a poacher leaves a wounded elk cow to suffer on the southern Oregon coast, Mia Sandas has no choice but to end its misery. Before she's forced to do the same to the cow's orphaned calf, a massive gray dog appears and snaps its neck. Unknown to Mia, this is only the beginning of a test of her courage and comprehension. As she turns to Fish and Wildlife Officer Jeff Julian, the gray and his four-legged companions stalk local animal abusers. Jeff and Mia are drawn together as they seek understanding of what is taking place in the forested mountains. They know the canines are committed to primitive justice but why? Who are the targets and what will be the outcome? Can Jeff and Mia stop more bloodshed—and do they want to?

Taming His Montana Heart: A Montana Lakeside Romance

Looking out at what remains of an ancient volcanic eruption, sixteen year old Kayla Ste-phens sees only dark lava, high desert, and birds. Then a girl wearing traditional Native American dress appears seemingly from the mist. Crying, the stranger begs Kayla to help her snatch her baby back from the settlers who stole the infant. Does Kayla have the cour-age to step into the past and attempt the dangerous rescue?

One kiss is all it takes, especially when animal attraction is involved.Scott Barnett needs an office manager to keep his Dogs for the Deaf program running smoothly. Rani Lassen is the right woman for the job—in more ways than one.The two have so much in common, it's almost beyond coincidence. Like Rani, Scott is a single parent, and hesitant to expose his heart after a failed relationship. As their lives and emotions begin to intertwine—in and out of the office—a small seed of panic grows in Rani's chest.Still hounded by guilt over an accident that, years ago, nearly cost her child's life, Rani isn't sure she has the courage to reveal her shame to anyone, much less the man she's falling in love with. And, if she does take that step, will Scott forgive her...or shut her out of his heart forever?Warning: Contains a heartwarming romance and a wealth of "awwww" moments involving kids and dogs. Wet noses and wagging tails abound.

SHE'D HAD IT ALL Cord Navarro had been her first love--her only love. He had taken Shannon from girlhood to womanhood, and taught her the ways of his Ute ancestors. SHE'D LOST EVERYTHING It had been seven years since she had lain in her husband's arms--seven empty, lonely years. And now she stood to lose their son, too: ten-year-old Matt had disappeared. SHE HAD ONE CHANCE TO GET IT BACK Suddenly Cord and Shannon were reunited in a desperate struggle to rescue their son, and they discovered a love that had never really died. Would it be strong enough to bring their family back together again?

Vengeful dogs hunt for animal abusers, but they can't do it alone. They need Native American Niko Fox. Will she let Darick Creech protect her? Niko Fox's life changes the day massive gray dogs force her to follow them into southern Oregon's coastal wilderness. When she spots an emaciated mare and the mare's newborn foal, she rescues the helpless animals. Someone is responsible for the horses' condition, someone Niko promises to make pay for the crime of animal abuse. Because of a past conflict with him, she wants nothing to do with Fish and Wildlife officer Darick Creech, but the big, compassionate man understands what the grays represent as well as she does. Darick knows she won't stop looking for truth and justice. He vows to mend the rift between them so he can do everything possible to ensure her safety. There's nothing personal between them, nothing to distract them from their shared goal. Or is there? Niko's search for answers leads her to an...

This is one border only love can cross. Chela Reola is dedicated to helping her people any way she can. These days, that means teaching English to Hispanic migrant workers. But it wasn’t so long ago it meant working as a coyote, smuggling illegals across the border. When she’s approached by an undercover cop asking her help to take down a cruel coyote who’s cheating illegals, she has no choice but to agree—even though she’d be working with a man with the power to arrest and deport her people.  Joe Magadan is driven by hatred of the coyote who’s exploiting the desperate and powerless immigrants, but he’s having problems building a case against the slippery Ray Kohl. But with Chela’s help, he’ll have someone on the inside. He never expected her quiet courage would get inside the barriers surrounding his closed-off heart. Working in close quarters breaks down their emotional walls and forges a bond. But when Joe learns Chela’s deepest secret, the fallout could blow not only their carefully planned sting operation all to hell, but their fragile love. This book has been previously published.

Saved by the Montana Hero: A Montana Lakeside Romance

One secret threatens everything she thought she knew. Another threatens her life...When the museum in Kim Revis's small home town needs her expertise to design a security system against increasing thefts, she's more than happy to help. Coming home will give her a chance to get her grandmother's historic house ready to sell now that the elderly woman is in assisted living.Meeting her grandmother's attorney Mark Stockton is an unexpected thrill. He's warm, compassionate and exceedingly sexy, if a little reserved. Plus he's concerned about her safety at the museum. But he needn't worry—though the thief hasn't been caught, she's never felt in any personal danger.Fate has a lousy sense of time. In a perfect world, Mark would simply ask Kim out and their instant chemistry would take it from there. But there's a major obstacle: attorney/client privilege demands he withhold a deeply disturbing secret that could turn Kim's rosy memories of her past upside...

In a time when a young America blazed with racial divide, award-winning author Vella Munn depicts three extraordinary couples who cross a sea of differences, and ultimately find strength and unity in love.Seminole Song: Deep in the Florida Everglades, a Seminole War Chief and a half-breed slave are surrounded by enemies. But the greatest danger is the forbidden love growing between them.Spirit of the Eagle: A young Modoc tribeswoman and an Army advisor clash in a fiery war of wills. Neither will win until both commit to securing a new future for the Modoc, and recognize the love taking root in their hearts.Wind Warrior: Once a captive of Spanish priests, Black Wolf encounters the new colonel's beautiful daughter. Lucita sees opportunity to make a difference. Black Wolf sees something he's ever seen before: a compassionate white woman.REVIEWS:"A fast-paced multicultural western romance. No one does Native American historical novels better...

Three dogs search for animal abusers. Punishment is exacted. Life is simple—they do what the Force commands. It’s more complicated for the humans their existence impacts. Three large gray dogs, ruled by a force only they comprehend, search for animal abusers. When they find them, punishment is meted out with fangs and claws. For the two brothers and their sister, life is simple—they do what the Force tells them to. Life is much more complicated for the humans their existence impacts. Joe, a former POW, has loved the trio since they were helpless puppies. They make him feel part of something alive. His stepdaughter Rachelle longs to connect with the only father she has ever known, but, from the moment she sees the grays, she knows Joe has made a mistake by letting them run free. Even though he believes the victims got what they deserved, animal control officer Nate must do everything he can to stop the man-killers. Rachelle and Nate should have very different goals, but life is never that simple.