Bøker av Lori Wilde

Dear Santa, Please Bring Me a Daddy for Christmas...Finding a father for herself (and a husband for her widowed mom) tops Abby's Christmas wish list. And rancher, Zach Delaney, fits the bill. He and her mom have been best friends for ages. But Zach knows there are lines you shouldn't cross, no matter how long he's secretly been in love with his best friend. Suzannah is still grieving and he's not about to make the first move.Since her husband's death, Suzannah Owens has leaned heavily on Zach and he's always there for her. The long tall cowboy is so easy to love, but she's terrified of messing up their friendship. What if romance ruins everything?To make this holiday wish come true, it's gonna take a meddlesome ten-year-old, a sweet little dog who desperately needs a home, a quirky town named Kringle and a whole lot of Christmas magic…

No-nonsense account executive Bianca St. James is determined to do what it takes to win the "summer of no sex" bet she's made with her three best friends. She's smart and capable and she always plays to win, but what Bianca doesn't count on is her billionaire client being so fiendishly hot.Professional bull rider Tomaz Santos has been at loose ends since retiring from the rodeo circuit and returning home to Brazil to take over his family swimwear business. He's learned the hard way how precious family is and he's not taking anything for granted. Bianca is the woman this wealthy cowboy has been longing to know better, but she's determined to keep him at arm's length. Until one hot summer night when Tomaz convinces her to let go of work and just play...with him…

Country vet Hank Holden is used to wrangling cattle, but wrangling a date with the feisty therapist he's been secretly hired to protect may prove too much for this cowboy. Rachel Grant doesn't believe she's in serious danger from a stalker, despite warnings from her friends. The only man making her shiver is Hank, but Rachel is convinced he can't heal her broken heart.

Hard-driven, corporate lawyer Evan Conner is tasked with accompanying his ailing boss to Kringle, Texas, where his boss plans a lavish party to make amends for his Scrooge-like misdeeds that almost destroyed the quaint little town five years earlier. Dismayed to find a stray dog who's just had puppies in the house they've rented for the event, Evan calls local vet, Chloe Anderson to bail him out. Chloe is the most charming woman Evan's met in a very long time, despite her silly Christmas costume and plethora of pet hair on her clothes. He loves her bubbly attitude and bright smiles. But the town is suspicious of Evan and his wily boss, and they warn Chloe that big-city men simply can't be trusted.As Evan's feelings for Kringle and the adorable veterinarian grow, he finds himself yearning for the most perfect Christmas gift of all…Chloe's love.

Bad luck Mondays!Cowboy Nick Holden distracts himself by taming wild horses on the family ranch after a scandal up-ends his career as a police detective. He thinks he's put the past behind him until...Spunky librarian Lucy Moore hires Nick to prove her brother innocent of a serious crime, and this cowboy cop finds himself in for the wildest ride of his life.

Rancher Cade Holden refuses to let his matchmaking grandmother rope him into marriage with the wrong woman. He's got his own plan for finding the perfect wife-and he is determined to see it through until Chloe Galetti shows up at his door. The fiery interior designer is nothing but trouble, and soon Cade finds himself branded a fugitive. Now he must go on the run with Chloe to clear his name, but the real danger for this cowboy outlaw is that she'll steal his heart along the way....

Bounty hunter Sam Holden loves to take risks, like impersonating a dangerous fugitive to draw out his prey. Instead, he captures the attention of Gracie Delacroix, a successful image consultant with ties to the felon and his only chance of solving the case. Gracie is intrigued by this sexy cowboy who looks oh so hot in Wranglers, and yet there's something odd about the man that she can't quite put her finger on. Sure, she likes him, but at what price? As thing ramp up, with both his investigation and his feelings for the beautiful woman, Sam can't help wondering how much longer can he continue the manhunt without risking his heart-or Gracie's life?

Hired to protect a witness in a murder investigation, cowboy bodyguard Jack Holden is alarmed by his unexpected attraction to the sexy woman. But no way will he allow his desires to get in the way of keeping her safe. Caterer Carly Weiss is traumatized by what she's witnessed, plus, there's a killer on her trail! Although with Jack Holden watching over her she feels more secure. Except now, the chemistry between her and the strapping bodyguard in her kitchen is really turning up the heat… Can Jack protect Carly and keep his feelings at bay? Or willing their growing temptation put them both in harm's way?

If you love Jennifer Ryan or Maisey Yates, you won't want to miss this Twilight, Texas novella from Lori Wilde!Allie Grainger appreciated eye candy as much as the next gal, but she never expected to be rescued by it! On her way to a job interview, she was nearly trampled by a small herd of Texas Longhorns during Twilight's Wild West Cattle Drive. Luckily for her, a shirtless cowboy actually swept her off her feet and onto the sidewalk. Perhaps she should walk and text more often. But Kyle Richmond was no ?mere? cowboy. Sent by the FBI to uncover an art theft ring, he was in Twilight, getting leads on a series of robberies that went from one end of the country to the other. Soon his clues lead him right in the direction of tempting, irresistible Allie. How can so much trouble be tied up in such a delectable package? And what will happen when Allie discovers the truth about this undercover cowboy?

A jilted-at-the-altar bride reunites with her high school sweetheart in Lori Wilde's sensational new Twilight, Texas Christmas novel.Kelsey James always played by the rules and look where it got her?dumped and half-drunk in a poofy white dress, her Christmas wedding ruined. Then her best friend talks her into going on her ?honeymoon? anyway, daring her to a ?Christmas of Yes.? It's about time she lets loose a little, so Kelsey agrees to say ?yes? to fun, to romance, and to adventure! And adventure leads her right smack into the arms of sexy Noah MacGregor.Noah's never one to say no to a risk?from leading his NBA team to victory to making Christmas cookies in Twilight, he's up to the challenge! But a lot has gone on since they were teenagers, and he knows he has to take his time to make Kelsey dare to believe that what they feel is more than just the holiday magic that's in the air . . .

What would it take to tame a wild cowboy?One minute, Rhett Lockhart is a love 'em and leave 'em bull rider with a slow, sexy smile, a swagger, and not a care in the world. The next, he learns his free-wheeling days are over: a baby has been abandoned in the hospital, and there's no question that he's the father. But from the first time he gazes into his daughter's eyes, he knows the moment has come to say ?no? to no-strings. It's time to grow up.Standing in his way is the baby's foster mother, Tara Alzate, who doesn't quite believe Rhett is ready to change his ways. Still, she's not immune to his considerable charms.So when he proposes a marriage of convenience and shared custody, against her better judgment she says, ?I do.? Can Tara tame this wild cowboy and make her own, long-buried dreams come true?

A sexy sports superstar discovers his body isn't the only thing that needs healing in this newest Stardust, Texas novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde.With major league good looks and talent, Dallas Gunslingers relief pitcher Axel Richmond was living the good life. Even if the roar of the crowd could never distract him from the loss of his young son. But now with an injured shoulder and his career on the line, Axel is stuck recuperating at a ranch in Stardust, Texas . . . striking out only with his gorgeous physical therapist.Kasha Carlyle has one week to get Axel back in action or she can kiss her much-needed job with the Gunslingers goodbye. And any chance to seek custody of the orphaned half-sister she never knew existed. She quickly learns that Axel's guarded heart also needs healing . . . requiring all kinds of sneaky plays and sexy moves in extra innings.Praise for Lori Wilde's Stardust, Texas Series and Love Of The Game?Amusing, passionate, and rampant with sexual tension, this magic dusted escapade is just plain fun and a wonderful harbinger of things to come. Wilde is an expert at developing endearing Texas communities and here gives fans another one to savor.??Library Journal?[A] sweet and sexy story of first love, small towns, and family.??Booklist?Wilde brings readers to Stardust, Texas, where baseball and romance are the name of the game . . . Wilde has another winner.??RT Book Reviews

Ex-champion bull rider-turned-cutting-horse cowboy Joe Daniels isn't quite sure how he ended up sleeping in a horse trough wearing nothing but his Stetson and cowboy boots. But now he's wide-awake, and a citified woman is glaring down at him. His goal? Get rid of her ASAP. The obstacle? Fighting the attraction he feels toward the blond-haired filly with the big, vulnerable eyes.When out-of-work wedding planner Mariah Callahan learns that her estranged father has left her a rundown ranch in Jubilee, she has no choice but to accept it. Her goal? Redeem her career by planning local weddings. The obstacle? One emotionally wounded, hard-living cowboy who stirs her guilt, her heartstrings, and her long-burned cowgirl roots . . .

Traditional meaning of Pink and White Roses: I love you still and always will.Caitlyn Marsh stopped believing in happily-ever-after when high-school sweetheart, Gideon Garza, left for Iraq. Now she raises her small son while her matchmaking gardening club members drive her crazy. Then Caitlyn's world turns upside-down when Gideon swaggers back to Twilight.Gideon had left town in the middle of night with threats ringing in his ears. A lot of things have changed since then. This bad boy-turned-Green Beret bears scars from the war, the timid girl he loved is an independent mother, and the father who refused to recognize his son in life has, in death, left him a vast cattle ranch.He still aches for Caitlyn, and now there's a dark-haired boy who looks exactly like Gideon did at that age. Could the child be his? And can this war-weary soldier overcome the scars of the past to claim the family he so richly deserves?

"The pattern of a quilt will always lead you back home."Trixie Lynn Parks changed her name to Emma, shook the dust of Twilight, Texas, off her shoes, and vowed to make it big in the city. But after twelve years of shattered dreams, she heads back to the ladies of the True Love Quilting Club . . . and to her first love, Sam Cheek.Some things?and some people?sure have changed. Sam has grown from a carefree boy to a single dad. And even though the chemistry between them sizzles hotter than ever, Trixie Lynn quickly discovers she must choose between the fame and fortune that have finally come her way?or the one true love who has the power to mend her patchwork heart.

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to Twilight, Texas, with a delicious love story about a sexy cowboy and a love-shy nurse determined to win the Christmas Cookie Bake-off challenge. He's sexy, single, and he can bake!Roan Sullivan is the answer to Jazzy Walker's prayers. The doting single dad is also fresh off his win on a popular cooking show and a whiz at campfire cooking, so who better to help her win this year's annual cookie bake-off? With his help, Jazzy is sure she can finally take first prize right out the grasping hands of Andi Browning, the gal who stole her fiancé right from under her nose.A widower with a four-year-old daughter, Roan tells himself there's a million reasons not to help Jazzy. She's too kind, too optimistic, and could do so much better than hitching up with a curmudgeon like him. But every time she draws near, he can't help but wonder if he could open his heart and love again.As the holidays come closer, the magic of Twilight starts to weave its spell...and soon it's not just the competition that's heating up, it's the hot sizzle between Roan and Jazzy.

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde's delightful Twilight, Texas series continues with this sparkling Christmas novel. A reality TV show producer returns to her hometown of Twilight to reconnect with the man who got away in this sparkling lovers reunited story ? a romance filled with holiday spirit and perfect for readers of Susan Mallery and Jill Shalvis.

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to Twilight, Texas, with a love story filled with the magic of the season, about a couple who discover an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve-Eve. It's Christmastime in Twilight, TX.

Each connected novella in this fun, fresh Rom-Com anthology follows a different woman from a group of NYC friends whose plans to escape the summer heat with a fabulous girls-only weekend suddenly lose steam when an unexpected blackout cuts off power to all of Manhattan. But while the lights are out, enemies become lovers, acquaintances find they have more in common than a pack of matches, and the city really heats up!There's nothing like summer in Manhattan. The days are long and the nights are even longer. But when the lights go out in the city, fireworks explode... Night at the Museum by Lori WildeArt restorer Ria Preston knows a thing or two about beauty. And when she discovers her neighborhood crush, gregarious Wall Street advisor Vic Albright, is stuck overnight in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her, she can't resist taking him on a very private tour...Lights Out by Priscilla OliverasBack in high school, Vanessa Rios and Mateo Garza were theater troupe rivals. Now Mateo's a rising Broadway star and Vanessa is his most scathing critic. Cue a plot twist straight out of central casting: the two end up alone in his NYC apartment during the blackout, setting the stage for what could be their second act romance... ​Mind Games by Sarah SkiltonWhat happens in college stays in college--unless you never get over it. In fact, Alison has been waiting to take her revenge on Nick, once the hottest guy on campus, now the hottest guy on the rising magician's circuit. But her plans to sabotage his first show are upended by the power outage. That's when the real magic happens...

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Cupid, Texas series comes an enemies-to-lovers romance about two people with broken hearts who find love with the last person they'd suspect... each other. Can two broken hearts become one? Attorney Jillian Samuels doesn't believe in true love and never wished for happily ever after. But when a searing betrayal leaves her jobless and heartbroken, a newly inherited cottage in Salvation, Colorado, seems to offer a fresh start. What she finds when she arrives shocks her: the most gorgeous and infuriating man she's ever met is living in her home! Tuck Manning was a gifted architect who left a skyrocketing career to care for his dying wife. But the life he's made for himself in this quiet town is turned upside down when Jillian appears on his doorstep. Tuck won't go without a fight, and the two resolve to live as roommates until they can untangle who owns the cottage. Yet as Tuck and Jillian's days--and nights--heat up, they realize more than property rights are at stake...and that sometimes, salvation comes when you least expect it.

A Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer SelectionThe sun is shining, the garden’s in bloom and every detail is perfect as the wedding of the year gets underway at the charming Bluebird Inn. But when the Big Day becomes an even bigger fiasco, the surprises unfold in four entwined tales featuring the unforgettable Loving family . . .   The moment for “I do” has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride . . . until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn’t takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: A down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness. . . . A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have. . . . A jilted groom and a Type A wedding planner with mischievous twins who discover a little chaos can make life—and love—wonderfully exciting. And of course, the caterer—a hometown girl who risks getting burned when she reconnects with an old flame.   That loving feeling is sweeping through tiny Serendipity, Texas, and second chances are turning into happy endings as sweet as the bluebirds coming home to nest . . .