Bøker av Jo Grafford

A cowboy deputy in trouble for breaking the rules...again, which is just the kind of partner-posing-as-her-boyfriend that a lovely P.I. from Dallas is seeking to help her crack an unusually challenging case!Deputy Wheeler Remington feels he's been wrongfully labeled as a lot of things - filthy rich, privileged, and cocky as all get out. Yeah, well, that last one might be true. However, he always closes his cases, even if his methods occasionally raise a few eyebrows.Private Investigator Dyoni Whitaker knows she can't take on a group of organized gamblers alone. She needs a courageous crime solving partner who's not afraid to color outside the lines - like the renowned heartbreaker her brother specifically warned her to stay away from.Will their clash of hearts and wills crack the case and lead to a more permanent partnership, or will a few fake dates spoil their chance at happily-ever-after?Welcome to Heart Lake! A small town teaming with old family rivalries and the rumble of horses' hooves - faith-filled romance that you'll never forget. HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

A runaway bride from the big city, the small-town cop who heads up her search party, and the snowstorm that strands him in the woods where she was last seen... When Emmitt McCarty receives the missing persons report, he immediately recognizes the woman in the photo as the last speeder he pulled over - a distraught city slicker he ultimately gives a warning instead of a ticket. That's how he knows her fiancé's claim that she's been abducted is a load of bull. Sure, he'll locate her if she's in his town, but he won't be notifying anyone of her whereabouts until he gets to the bottom of why she fled her wedding in the first place. Jen Greathouse is the face of Greathouse Coffee, Inc., a booming business that's been in her family for generations. Someday it will belong to her. Unless the shell corporation, that's been steadily gobbling up their company stock for weeks, manages to gain the majority share... Realizing it'll take her stock to make that happen, she is suddenly afraid her whirlwind romance to the hottest bachelor attorney in Dallas might be too good to be true. For the first time in her life, Jen doesn't know who she can trust, which in no way explains her longing to pour out her troubles to the cowboy cop who pulls her over for speeding. Grab your copy of Guardian Hero and escape into this sweet, western, small-town romantic suspense story!

A newly elected mayor bubbling with holiday spirit and the sarcastic cowboy determined to put a dent in her optimism in this opposites-attract romance! Mayor Heavenly Remington decides that this is the year every child in Heart Lake will receive a Christmas gift, no matter how much budget finagling and additional fundraising it takes. Weary of town officials making promises they can't keep, cowboy farmer Wes Hawling taunts his fellow citizens into flooding her children's charity project with prank requests - each one more absurd than the last. Instead of giving up like he expects, she doubles down on her efforts to hunt down every gift on the wish lists of her youngest constituents by Christmas Eve. When a threat to the town forces him to become her grudging accomplice for a few days, he is shocked to discover how close she is to meeting her goal. The fact that he finds himself secretly cheering her on might just be the biggest Christmas miracle of all! HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

He's all about saving lost souls. She's all about winning his heart.Patty Cason has always packed a few extra pounds. Even though she's a successful college campus minister in L.A., this is her private struggle, something she's tried to keep hidden from her friends and family while it slowly erodes her confidence and social life. It doesn't help that she's been privately crushing on Reverend Duke Carlson for months, a doctoral student who hardly seems to notice her existence. When her campus co-pastor's fiancée, Tanya, invites her to serve as her maid of honor at their wedding in Wyoming, Patty is forced to face her biggest fears all at once. Not only does she have to fly commercial to the Broken J Ranch, she ends up sitting next to Duke the entire trip, because he's agreed to serve as best man. To make matters even more stressful, Tanya and her fiancé have coaxed the painfully bashful minister into having Patty serve as his Plus One during the wedding festivities. Now, she'll more or less be dating the guy of her dreams for the week. There's only one problem with that plan: Duke has no idea he's the guy of her dreams. What could possibly go wrong with an arrangement like that?Sweet contemporary romance stories by Jo: WHISPERS IN WYOMINGHis Wish, Her Command>BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZA - Accidental HeroB - Best Friend HeroC - Celebrity HeroD - Damaged HeroE - Enemies to HeroF - Forbidden HeroG - Guardian HeroH - Hunk and HeroI - Instantly Her HeroJ - Jilted HeroK - Kissable Hero>HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of Angels>BLACK TIE BILLIONAIRESHer Billionaire BossHer Billionaire BodyguardHer Billionaire Secret AdmirerHer Billionaire Best FriendHer Billionaire GeekHer Billionaire Double Date

All she's ever dreamed about is a successful career. All he's ever dreamed about is her.Successful LA narcotics detective Tanya Bullock always gets her man - when it comes to cleaning crime off the streets, that is. Her work is her life, and she has no time for personal relationships or clinging to other emotional lifelines like religion. After she becomes critically injured in the line of duty, she chooses a remote dude ranch in Wyoming to take her mandatory R&R. Unfortunately, the Broken J Ranch is also the place where co-pastor Wes Rivera of Alpha Omega Campus Ministries has chosen to escort his students on a retreat. He's the one guy from her college days who she failed to scare away despite the three times she turned down his offer to date, and she's certainly not in the mood for romance while nursing her wounds and mourning the tragic loss of her partner. But Wes sees things differently. He's always believed in living life to the fullest. And with a little help from the Big Guy Upstairs, he plans to convince Tanya she can have it all - a dose of faith, a full recovery, and him! Sweet contemporary romance stories by Jo: WHISPERS IN WYOMINGHis Wish, Her Command>BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZA - Accidental HeroB - Best Friend HeroC - Celebrity HeroD - Damaged HeroE - Enemies to HeroF - Forbidden HeroG - Guardian HeroH - Hunk and Hero>HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of Gifts>BLACK TIE BILLIONAIRESHer Billionaire BossHer Billionaire BodyguardHer Billionaire Secret AdmirerHer Billionaire Best FriendHer Billionaire Geek>BILLIONAIRE BIRTHDAY CLUBThe Billionaire's Birthday DateThe Billionaire's Birthday Blind Date>DISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESThe Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid RescueThe Girl Next Door RescueThe Secret Crush RescueThe Bachelorette RescueThe Maid by Mistake RescueThe Unlucky Bride Rescue

A rebel cowboy is determined to win a date with the one woman everyone else claims will never take him seriously. With a lasso in hand, though, he's liking his chances... All the good girls in town have been warned to stay away from bad boy Crew Anderson, even after he lands a job at his cousins' ranch and turns over a new leaf - or so his family claims. A string of local car thefts has some folks wondering if he's back up to his old tricks. Fortunately, Grecia Stephens, who's been contracted by K&G Security to serve as a guard at all the big ranch events, knows a thing or two about defending and protecting. She is confident the ranch guests and their personal belongings will be safe under her watch. When she's assigned to cover Crew's shift, however, she quickly realizes how ill-equipped she is to defend her own heart! Grab your copy of Forbidden Hero and escape into this sweet, western, small-town romantic suspense story!

He likes to fix people, and she likes to fix horses, but there's no fixing the bad history between them. It's almost as if they were born to fight...or at least to walk that really fine line between hatred and love. Benjiro Taniguchi has been toying with the idea of opening his own physical therapy practice after leaving the Army. Lately, however, his big-city plans have been overshadowed by his regrets about the small-town girl who got away. When one of his old Army buddies calls with an unexpected job offer, he jumps at the chance to see what the buzz is all about at Anderson Ranch. Not to mention it'll place him in the same town as the woman he can't quit thinking about. Elara Corrigan puts family first. Someone has to, because her parents have always been far too wrapped up in their careers and social lives to be, well...present. But being the glue that holds her sisters together doesn't keep her from wondering how much happiness she forfeited when she turned down Ben's marriage proposal all those years ago. Now he's back - older, wiser, and hotter than ever. If only the sparks flying between them were an automatic fix to the old wounds being opened. Just like the last time, though, she gets the feeling that someone or something is working really hard to ensure they remain enemies. Someone who clearly doesn't understand just how much opposites attract... Grab your copy of Enemies to Hero and escape into this sweet, western, small-town romantic suspense story!

Two damaged hearts, an unexpected prison release sponsorship, and the holiday ranch assignment that just might provide the redemption both of them are so desperately seeking...Victor Cross, former leader of the most dangerous motorcycle gang in the west, is released on parole into the capable hands of his new sponsor, Arabella Weston. The horse ranch she and her late husband built from scratch has been a haven for countless men in need of a second chance over the past five years. When a freak highway accident leaves her widowed, however, she considers selling her prize herd and closing the doors for good. Until a dare from her best friend has her accepting one last parolee on Christmas Eve - if for no other reason than to prove she's no longer fit to be a role model for anyone.She's stunned by the way her rough and tough guest quickly takes her struggling ranch in hand. He works around the clock as if he's being chased by demons - and maybe he is. However, she can't deny that things are running smoother than they have in months and she's in no hurry to see him go...ever.When the disappearances begin - a tractor that can't be located and a horse that supposedly ran away - Arabella has to wonder if she's put too much trust in Victor too soon. Are the dark stains of the ex-gang leader's past bleeding through, or is someone simply trying to make it look that way? Her better judgment tells her to report him to the authorities, while her heart is begging her to give him one last chance. HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

He has a checkered past to overcome. She's a single mom. When tragedy strikes, all they have left to cling to is God...and each other! Foster Kane is an all-in kinda guy. He's partied hard, spent a few years in the pen, and is now working like crazy to make up for past wrongs. When he lands a job at Anderson Ranch, he discovers peace in ranching life he's never experienced before. Until a sudden death in the family saddles him with running a security firm riddled with problems, as well as looking after the one sassy country gal he has no business falling for... Grab your copy of Damaged Hero and escape into this sweet, western, small-town romantic suspense story!

A policeman who exclusively works the night shift to hide his scars, a lovely detective determined to solve a cold case, and the trail of clues that just might lead to love... Newly promoted Police Sergeant Luke Hawling is determined to rid his county of its growing drug problem, even if it means going head-to-head with the most feared motorcycle gang in the west. He has an old score to settle with them, anyway, for starting the house fire a few years earlier that nearly claimed his life. A chance meeting with a woman from the gang gives him an inside source, and he's that much closer to making an arrest - a job that'll go more smoothly if he ignores the spark of instant attraction between them.Detective Willow Presley (no relation to Elvis...bummer!) has been sent undercover to Heart Lake to reopen an arson cold case. Her training has more than prepared her to deal with hardened criminals. However, her heart proves no match for the brooding, sarcastic police officer she's seeking justice for.Luke doesn't believe any woman can ever love a beastly face like his, and she only has a few days to convince him otherwise before he discovers her true identity as the daughter of a hated Remington. Fortunately, she has plenty of faith, hope, and starlight on her side. HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of Mercy>BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZA - Accidental HeroB - Best Friend HeroC - Celebrity HeroD - Damaged HeroE - Enemies to HeroF - Forbidden HeroG - Guardian HeroH - Hunk and HeroI - Instantly Her HeroJ - Jilted HeroK - Kissable HeroL - Long Distance HeroM - Mistaken Hero

A K9-certified EMT, the new girl in town he instantly falls for, and the blind date disaster that finally makes her notice him - just not the way he hopes.Knight Harlan is the heartthrob of Heart Lake - the guy every single lady in town wants to date (and most of them have). Everyone, that is, except his best friend's sister, who makes it painfully clear she wants nothing to do with him.Holly Burke allows her sister to talk her into moving to Texas for one reason only - a fresh start. And that doesn't include getting involved with yet another playboy. Despite Knight's hometown hero reputation, her better judgment tells her he's the last guy in town she should ever trust with her heart.Until disaster strikes, leaving her entirely at the mercy of the man she's been secretly and hopelessly crushing on... Grab your copy of THE SECRET CRUSH RESCUE to sigh and swoon your way through the intrigue and attraction swirling in this sweet romantic suspense story! Second Edition: This book was previously included in the Disaster City Search and Rescue Series. It has since been revised and recovered for the Texas Hotline Series.

An ex-bodybuilder - recovering from a broken heart - throws himself wholeheartedly into search and rescue operations, while a genius research scientist plots to redirect some of his hunky attention to her. After a bad breakup, former bodybuilding champion Jett Channing decides to go on a girlfriend diet. So when his normal responsibilities as a forest ranger are interrupted to rescue a stranded hiker, he jumps at the chance to work off his wounded pride by doing something so meaningful and worthwhile. Gwyneth Moore can't believe her T.V. celebrity boyfriend of three years is dumping her for an anemic-looking supermodel. Too crushed to return to her job as a university research scientist, she decides to take the afternoon off to study a rare breed of flowers at the Sam Houston National Park. When she slips down a steep incline and becomes trapped on a narrow ledge, she is stunned speechless to discover the super-hot Jet Channing is the one who's been sent to her rescue. Maybe it's her dehydration and exposure to the elements taking over, but Gwyneth finds herself crushing on the swoon-worthy ranger who's literally trying to talk her off the ledge in a daring rescue attempt. And it's way too bad he's not looking for a new girlfriend, because that's exactly the vacancy she wants to fill if she survives her fall! Grab your copy of THE REBOUND RESCUE and be swept into the danger and intrigue of this sweet search and rescue romance today! Second Edition: This book was previously included in the Disaster City Search and Rescue Series. It has since been revised and recovered for the Texas Hotline Series.

A mail-order bride who desperately needs the protection of a husband, a tribal chief who thinks he's the perfect solution to all her troubles, and the lineup of hopeful rivals who plan to give him a run for his money...Chief Pecos is far from thrilled by the sudden influx of new settlers to Christmas Mountain. He prefers things to continue as they've been for centuries with his tribe, taming and riding the mustang herds that roam the foothills. Until a mail-order bride steps off the train with a price on her lovely head... All of a sudden, he can think of one good exception to the way things have always been.Meg Chastain actually has more than one price on her head - first, a bounty for a crime she didn't commit; and, secondly, a bridal contract fee that her penny-pinching matchmaker keeps raising. Oh, and she's fairly certain her new employers at the Christmas Mountain Inn are pressuring the bridal agency to delay her placement, since their customers have never been happier with the meals she so graciously stirs up each day.With a group of bounty hunters closing in, a whole line of hopeful grooms vying for her hand in marriage, and one dark and handsome tribal chief who seems to be silently courting her during his daily visits to the inn, will Meg succeed in finding her perfect match before it's too late?A sweet Christmas romance series full of faith, family, and happily-ever-afters! MAIL ORDER BRIDES OF CHRISTMAS MOUNTAINBride for the InnkeeperBride for the DeputyBride for the Tribal Chief

His tour schedule doesn't leave much time for dating, and her stint in the Marines has left her with commitment issues, but neither can deny the sweet harmony their voices make together.After being raised in foster care, Gabe Romero is one of those rare success stories - a guy who changes his stars after going platinum on the country music circuit. Fortunately, the stage lights are bright enough to hide the emptiness in him that no amount of fame has ever been able to fill. Until a chance encounter with a woman possessing an incredible voice... Now he can't stop thinking about the magical way their voices blend or the next opportunity they'll have to sing together. An ambush while serving in the Marines has left Shiloh Neeson with scars on both the inside and the outside. However, her new job at the Anderson Ranch B&B turns out to be the perfect place to rest and heal. Until a celebrity country singer stumbles across her hidden talent and sets his sights on drawing her into the spotlight with him. Though his offer is tempting, she knows that keeping a low profile is the only way to continue protecting her and her sister from a dangerous enemy.Is it possible for Gabe to convince Shiloh that her scars aren't a show-stopper for a guy like him? Can she trust that a traveling musician might just be the one man in her life she can finally count on? And how can he get her to understand that every love song he's written lately is actually the way he feels about her?Grab your copy of Celebrity Hero and escape into this sweet, western, small-town romantic suspense story!BORN IN TEXAS: HOMETOWN HEROES A-ZRead them all!A - Accidental HeroB - Best Friend HeroC - Celebrity HeroD - Damaged HeroE - Enemies to HeroF - Forbidden HeroG - Guardian HeroH - Hunk and HeroI - Instantly Her HeroJ - Jilted HeroK - Kissable HeroL - Long Distance HeroM - Mistaken HeroN - Not Good Enough HeroO - Opposites Attract Hero

A CEO who falls in love with a woman he can't have... Kellan Maddox is determined to change his image from a billionaire playboy (which isn't entirely accurate) to a socially responsible executive. His first step is helping rebuild a town devastated by tornados. Naturally, he chose the project in the hopes of turning his friendship with a hometown girl into something more. Old habits die hard. But he sees no reason why he can't mix a little work with pleasure. Dr. Patty Iwasaki chooses to set up practice at the rural Heart Lake Medical Center to dodge both a stalker and the pressures of her big-city family. Everything is going smoothly, until her bestie insists on introducing her to the new billionaire in town. A guy who represents everything she hates. A guy whose very presence seems to yank her stalker out of retirement. Neither is prepared for their instant attraction. Though Patty's better judgment keeps saying no, her heart keeps saying yes. As danger closes in, Kellan fights to protect her and turn her no into a permanent yes. BOOKS IN THE HEART LAKE SERIESRead them all!Winds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

After a bad breakup, Army Ranger Matt Romero's new mission is to remain single.His instant attraction to a lovely cowgirl he rescues from a highway collision on his way to a job interview is definitely not in his plans. Neither is her brother's offer to hire him to manage their struggling ranch. He can either get back to his original job hunt or accept the challenge of serving as their ranch manager. Though he's not looking for a new girlfriend, he also wouldn't mind sticking around long enough to find out why the woman he rescued is so dead set against working with him, because his gut tells him she's fighting the same attraction he is.Buy Accidental Hero, and start this clean and wholesome, small-town romantic suspense series today!

Getting hired as a high school principal in her hometown is her biggest dream come true, except for one small detail - her ex is the new head of security.Ten years ago, Hope Remington graduated with honors from Heart Lake High, while Josh Hawling was...well, bad news on the south side of town. And now she's returning to unite their two rival high schools under one roof. She can't figure out how a guy who spent more time in the principal's office than in class during his teen years managed to convince the school board he can eliminate the student gang problem while coaching a bunch of farm boys into a football team that'll make the playoffs. Though Hope discovers she feels safer having Josh on their crime-ridden campus, she's still not looking forward to her daily encounters with the cocky head of security. Or being socked in the heart all over again by his devastating smile. Or having to finally face her unwanted attraction to him that might have kindled into a lot more if she'd never left Texas in the first place.Grab your copy of Winds of Change and be swept away by small town rivalries and the rumble of horses' hooves in this sweet, heartwarming romantic suspense series!HEART LAKEWinds of ChangeSong of NightingalesPerils of StarlightReturn of MiraclesThousands of GiftsRace of ChampionsStorm of SecretsSeason of AngelsClash of HeartsMountain of FireNight of MercyEchoes of Home

A billionaire CEO hires the rebel youngest daughter of his family's biggest corporate rival to serve as his personal assistant...and sparks an unwanted attraction in this sweet enemies-to-lovers romance! Luca Calcagni isn't sure why Jacey applied for a job at Genesis & Sons in the first place. However, he can't tell her no without creating a PR nightmare for his multi-billion-dollar company. Instead, he hands her a punishing schedule, hoping to teach her shallow heart a lesson that'll send her packing. A man known as a cobra in the boardroom can't afford for anyone to find out he's secretly crushing on the one woman in the world his family will never forgive. BLACK TIE BILLIONAIRESComplete series. Read them all!Her Billionaire BossHer Billionaire BodyguardHer Billionaire Secret AdmirerHer Billionaire Best FriendHer Billionaire GeekHer Billionaire Double Date

A lovely debutante seeking to escape an arranged marriage, the hotheaded deputy who waylays her carriage, and their accidental attraction that everyone warns will never lead to a happily-ever-after.The newest deputy of Christmas Mountain, Jesse Hawling, is determined to impress the socks off the townsfolk. He sure as blazes isn't ever going back to the asylum, where he was housed a year earlier for temporary insanity due to the accidental ingestion of an herb that causes hallucinations.Lauded as the loveliest debutante of the season by New York's social elite, Iris Hildebrand has always obeyed her family's wishes, right up to the point where her cruel guardian tries to force her to marry against her will. Her refusal earns her a one-way ticket to a remote asylum out west, a move that subsequently strips the heiress of all rights to her vast fortune.When a highway holdup delays her captivity, she finds herself facing a cocky cowboy from her past that she never expected to see again - someone she has no choice but to trust with her safety, though she knows better than to trust him (or any other man) with her heart!A sweet Christmas romance series full of faith, family, and happily-ever-afters! MAIL ORDER BRIDES OF CHRISTMAS MOUNTAINBride for the InnkeeperBride for the DeputyBride for the Tribal Chief

Though they constantly disagree about how to run a business together, attraction sparks the moment they meet in this sweet, opposites-attract historical romance! Edward Remington is on a mission to restore the Texas inn he's inherited to its former glory - proving to his family that he can survive without their wealth. It's not an easy task, with a trio of cowboy brothers attempting to jump a claim on the place, neighbors to the south disputing land boundaries, and no women in town to soften the edges of the brawling settlers. He submits an application to a mail-order bride agency, stressing his need for a lady with the social graces necessary to step into the role of an inn proprietress. Maybe the agency misunderstood his application, or maybe they never bothered reading it in the first place, because they ultimately send Lacey Cleveland his way - a heart-stopping beauty in a threadbare dress with a toddler in her arms and a whole new pack of trouble dogging her heels. A sweet Christmas romance series full of faith, family, and happily-ever-afters!

From best friends, to high school sweethearts, to barely talking... He knows he was a fool to let her go, and it's going to take a miracle to convince her to give him a second chance.Brody Anderson and Star Corrigan made all the superlatives in their high school yearbook, right down to being voted the Most Romantic Couple. But life happened, tragedy struck, and they drifted apart. No, it's actually worse than that. He allowed his pride to push her away.Now that he's back on his feet after a near-crippling accident and his ranch is finally turning a profit, Brody can't get Star out of his mind. More than anything, he wants her back. It won't be easy convincing her to date him again, though - especially while running the new bed-and-breakfast on his ranch. Not to mention how much of his time his newfound cousin, Crew, is demanding these days after a few brushes with the law. Nor is he overly thrilled about Crew's former prison buddy who's been hanging around and the trouble he brings.But it's more than a matter of finding the perfect time and opportunity to romance Star. Will she be able to trust him again? Can she believe he has what it takes to stand by her and fight for her this time around, like he does again and again for his family? And is he capable of loving her the way she's never stopped hoping and dreaming he will love her someday? Grab your copy of Best Friend Hero and dive into this sweet, western, small-town romantic suspense series today!