A troop of Mounties secretly send their commander, Dr. John Calloway, a mail-order bride as a prank. Irresistible Mountie surgeon, John Calloway, is shocked by the pretty woman who appears in his private quarters at Fort Calgary. She claims to be his mail-order bride. But he had nothing to do with sending for a wife, he insists, and would never request one by mail. That method is reserved for desperate men—and women. Sarah O'Neill is taken aback by the arrogant good-looking surgeon, regardless of his apologies. She naively dreamed of a better life than the one she just escaped, and has another secret reason for coming to the West. Despite the sizzling chemistry between them, Sarah and John are definitely wrong for each other. Then why does John feel compelled to defend this fascinating and beautiful woman, and shield her from dangerous situations involving the delivery of guns? And why does Sarah keep finding...

A lonely Mountie, missing and presumed dead for two years, returns home to search for his wife. Mountie Officer Logan Sutcliffe, recovering from his own kidnapping, has only one thing on his mind this Christmas as he secretly returns home. To find his lovely wife, Melodie, and make things right. He desperately hopes he can. The last time Logan spoke with Melodie was on Christmas Eve two years ago on the day they were married. Before the wedding reception was finished, he and his Mountie troop were called away for duty and attacked by a vicious cattle-rustling gang. With her heart broken by Logan's disappearance, Melodie hasn't completely recovered. Surrounded by family and friends, she's determined to move on and look to the future. She's opened her own barber shop...and opened her heart to another man. When Logan walks back into Melodie's life one snowy December evening, it might be more than either of them can...

When Julia advertises for a husband, a bad-boy-turned-Mountie from her past shows up in town. Julia O'Shea could use a rugged man by her side as she's running her busy newspaper and raising her young son alone. The young widow's unique solution is to advertise for a gentleman husband. She's dismayed when Ryan Reid arrives. Ryan loved and left her ten years ago. To everyone's surprise, the black sheep of the Reid family has returned as an upstanding Mountie surgeon and commander. It doesn't change how badly Ryan treated Julia. For her, there's no such thing as second chances. But in all these years, Ryan has never forgotten Julia. She's still as intelligent, beautiful and passionate. Now in his effort to save the town from a dangerous unfolding disaster, Ryan wonders if he and Julia were ever meant to be together... All of the books in this exciting historical romance series, the Mountie Brides, are standalone...

Will Amanda's new life be torn apart if she reveals her tender secret and opens her heart to Chase? Midwife Amanda Ryan moves to a beautiful Rocky Mountain town after a heartbreaking family loss, optimistic and hopeful for a new start. She doesn't expect a run-in with the tall and handsome owner of the town's lumber mill, former Mountie, Chase Murdock. Who is he to claim that her new cabin is actually his cabin, declaring she's been swindled by the same crook who just fleeced his lumber mill? She insists she has papers to verify she bought the home, fair and square. Setting out to prove each other wrong, Chase and Amanda can't risk getting emotionally entangled. He's had it with dishonest people, and she's hiding something. Yet, their time together is lively and filled with laughter. Unexpected kisses turn into passion. Their intimacy builds into something much deeper, but Amanda's not ready to move forward after all the heartache she's suffered in...

When Virginia is jilted at the altar, her former fiancé's brother Zack, a rugged Mountie, proposes a marriage of convenience. For Mountie Inspector Zack Bullock, marrying his brother's cast-off bride would fulfill his family obligations. Zack could marry Dr. Virginia Waters and not get emotionally involved. Their marriage would have other benefits. He could continue his risky work as a detective, and she could blossom in her role as a new doctor. However, the awkward girl that Zack recalls has grown into a stunning, desirable woman and he finds himself emotionally entangled. Virginia survived the shame of a first botched wedding. Now she has to survive the humiliation of knowing that Zack is marrying her only because of his sense of duty. But when dangerous criminals put her safety in jeopardy, Zack wonders if the marriage will ever happen. He does everything he can to guard Virginia, and protect himself from his growing...

In this enemies to lovers romance, Jessica and a daunting Mountie are forced to travel together on a perilous secret mission. Jessica Haven desperately needs Mountie Travis Reid to escort her across the Rocky Mountains in secret search for the baby she's lost. No one else believes her story, and the cold-hearted Mountie who doesn't think much of her is her last hope. Travis knows Jessica as the mayor's spoiled daughter. Travis is already on a deeply personal journey to deliver extraordinary horses to the other side of the Rockies. He doesn't want to spend his days—and heated nights—on the trail with a woman he dislikes. Yet when Jessica discloses her tender story, it rings an emotional truth inside of him in a place he thought was long buried. She displays courage, grit and sensuality. While their risky path narrows and intimacy deepens, can Travis and Jessica lower their defenses to trust each other? All of...

USA TODAY bestselling author Kate Bridges will sweep you away to the Wild West with her courageous heroes and strong heroines in the Mountie Brides series. Each book is irresistibly romantic, filled with intrigue, danger and sexy romance. Calgary, District of Alberta, 1893 In a bachelor auction, hardworking Diana wins herself a rugged Mountie for twenty-four hours. Diana Campbell prefers to avoid powerful and handsome men. Especially ones who are dangerous to her family. Orphaned and left to care for her younger siblings, Diana now works hard to make ends meet and keep her adolescent brothers out of trouble with the law. She's extra guarded around the watchful Mountie, Mitch Reid. Winning his tempting services for twenty-four hours is a heartache that could only end in disaster. His daring questions, new technique of collecting "fingerprints," and wild reputation with women make Diana's life miserable....