Kansas Cowboys Series by Amelia C. Adams

When Old Sully Crenshaw gets an idea in his head, it's almost impossible to root it out - and he's decided that the men of the Lazy Q Ranch need wives. Simplest thing in the world to send for mail-order brides - minimum of fuss, only a marginal expense, and everyone's happy with the end result. Jack Milton agrees with Sully's reasoning and agrees to be one of the grooms... moreWhen Old Sully Crenshaw gets an idea in his head, it's almost impossible to root it out - and he's decided that the men of the Lazy Q Ranch need wives. Simplest thing in the world to send for mail-order brides - minimum of fuss, only a marginal expense, and everyone's happy with the end result. Jack Milton agrees with Sully's reasoning and agrees to be one of the grooms. When he meets his prospective bride, he's more than pleased with the match - but that's short-lived when the girls arrive at the ranch. Wynonna Westcott and her friends agreed to become mail-order brides only after signing some very specific contracts and receiving guarantees of their happiness. When things turn out to be the exact opposite of what they've been promised, they must figure out their next step - or be stranded in Kansas forever. This is book one of a new comedic sweet Western romance series by popular author Amelia C. Adams. less

Rowena MacDonald has been trying to strike up a conversation with Billy Smits ever since fate landed her at the Lazy Q ranch, but he's so shy, she can hardly get two words out of him. It's a shame, too, because whenever she's around him, her heart beats faster and her breath comes quicker, and she's sure he feels the same way - he just won't say it. Billy has been in love with Rowena since the moment he first saw her, but he can't imagine she'd ever want him... moreRowena MacDonald has been trying to strike up a conversation with Billy Smits ever since fate landed her at the Lazy Q ranch, but he's so shy, she can hardly get two words out of him. It's a shame, too, because whenever she's around him, her heart beats faster and her breath comes quicker, and she's sure he feels the same way - he just won't say it. Billy has been in love with Rowena since the moment he first saw her, but he can't imagine she'd ever want him. After all, she'd come west in hopes of marrying a wealthy rancher, not a poor ranch hand. He can't offer her anything he believes she wants. But Old Sully Crenshaw has a few tricks up his sleeve, and he's not about to let this potential romance go by the wayside. He'll get them straightened out one way or another, even if he has to rely on advice from his dime store romance novels to get it done. less

It had taken all the courage Cora Whitmer possessed to leave her small town to attend nursing school, and when those plans fell apart, she had no idea what she would do next. A trip to Kansas to marry a wealthy rancher wasn't in her plans at all, but when her friends decide to investigate the possibility, she goes with them just to see if there could be something there for her... moreIt had taken all the courage Cora Whitmer possessed to leave her small town to attend nursing school, and when those plans fell apart, she had no idea what she would do next. A trip to Kansas to marry a wealthy rancher wasn't in her plans at all, but when her friends decide to investigate the possibility, she goes with them just to see if there could be something there for her. Upon arriving, she's anything but impressed--the place is dusty, smelly, and the rancher she was expecting is anything but wealthy . . . or a gentleman.Tenny Lawless has never seen a need for the finer things in life -- as long as he has a bed and enough to eat, he's content. He finds cows a whole lot easier to understand than women, especially when it comes to Miss Cora Whitmer. Before long, though, she gets under his skin, and he realizes that she should be added to his list of needs.The matchmaker who brought them together may have been a crook, but perhaps she knew what she was doing after all . . . less

Dark-haired spitfire Fiona O'Hara is the last of five young women who came to Kansas as mail-order brides seeking a new start at the Lazy Q Ranch. Her friends are all married now and have been encouraging her to do the same, but things didn't work out with her intended, and that's just fine with her. She was never interested in marriage anyway, not really, and now that she has a job and can support herself, she sees no reason to tie herself down... moreDark-haired spitfire Fiona O'Hara is the last of five young women who came to Kansas as mail-order brides seeking a new start at the Lazy Q Ranch. Her friends are all married now and have been encouraging her to do the same, but things didn't work out with her intended, and that's just fine with her. She was never interested in marriage anyway, not really, and now that she has a job and can support herself, she sees no reason to tie herself down. Big Mike Denton, the foreman at the Lazy Q, sent for a mail-order bride because he thought it might be useful to have a companion. He never imagined that when she came, she'd be so feisty, and he was relieved when they decided to call off the arrangment. He also never imagined that she'd be so beautiful, and as he gets to know her, he realizes that maybe Old Sully, that old romantic match-making rancher, knew what he was up to after all . . . less

Old Sully Crenshaw, foreman of the Lazy Q Ranch, thought he was doing a good thing by sending for mail-order brides to wed five of his men. When the young ladies showed up believing they were marrying wealthy landowners rather than humble cowboys, he realized he'd been conned by that no-good matchmaker. It all turned out for the best, but he still has a sour taste in his mouth... moreOld Sully Crenshaw, foreman of the Lazy Q Ranch, thought he was doing a good thing by sending for mail-order brides to wed five of his men. When the young ladies showed up believing they were marrying wealthy landowners rather than humble cowboys, he realized he'd been conned by that no-good matchmaker. It all turned out for the best, but he still has a sour taste in his mouth.Geraldine Green felt terrible when she realized what an awful mistake she made, and she immediately set about making amends. That includes traveling across the country and apologizing in person - but will Mr. Crenshaw even listen to her? She's never met a more stubborn man in all her life, and that's saying quite a bit.She's not about to be turned away, however - not after all she's gone through on her journey. One way or another, she'll make him see reason. Her determination is bound to outlast his pride, even in the middle of a blinding snowstorm. Enjoy this sweet novella this winter season! less