Silverstone Ranch Series by April Murdock

When everything is an act, how can love be real?Marguerite is done with love. After a messy divorce, she devotes herself to caring for her five-year-old son and running Silverstone Ranch. She may not be happy, but she can be content—if her eccentric father will only give his passion projects a rest.The latest involves hosting Cade Cooper, a drop-dead-gorgeous movie star, for an “all-inclusive” learning experience... moreWhen everything is an act, how can love be real?Marguerite is done with love. After a messy divorce, she devotes herself to caring for her five-year-old son and running Silverstone Ranch. She may not be happy, but she can be content—if her eccentric father will only give his passion projects a rest.The latest involves hosting Cade Cooper, a drop-dead-gorgeous movie star, for an “all-inclusive” learning experience. With the upcoming rodeo, Marguerite doesn’t have time to placate an entitled snooty celebrity who insists on getting in her way. It’s as if Cade wants to annoy her.Cade prides himself on researching every role he lands, right down to the boots. His visit to Silverstone Ranch starts out like every other research trip… until he meets Marguerite. Intelligent, beautiful, and in charge, Marguerite’s nothing like the superficial women he spends time with in L.A. And her little boy is too adorable to resist.She won’t trust any man again, let alone a method actor. He’s determined to convince her of his sincerity. Then circumstances force him to break the one promise he made her—and she may never be able to forgive him. less

Can the man she blames for her shattered heart make it whole again?Zinnia has everything—the husband of her dreams, the ideal job, a perfect future—until a fatal accident tears it all away. Sam shouldn’t have been on that horse, and now he’ll never come home. His friend Tyson let it happen, and she’s determined to make him pay in court.Two months later, the lawsuit is over and the pain is finally becoming bearable—until Zinnia learns she’s pregnant with her dead husband’s baby... moreCan the man she blames for her shattered heart make it whole again?Zinnia has everything—the husband of her dreams, the ideal job, a perfect future—until a fatal accident tears it all away. Sam shouldn’t have been on that horse, and now he’ll never come home. His friend Tyson let it happen, and she’s determined to make him pay in court.Two months later, the lawsuit is over and the pain is finally becoming bearable—until Zinnia learns she’s pregnant with her dead husband’s baby. On top of that, Tyson forces his way back into her life, bringing his cursed horse to the veterinarian clinic where she works.Not a day goes by that Tyson doesn’t regret what happened to Sam. Losing his life savings in the settlement is only part of the reason he left the rodeo. His heart isn’t in much of anything anymore. That is, until Zinnia comes back into his life.As their shared pain blossoms into something more, Tyson’s hope returns, bringing with it his drive to return to the rodeo circuit. But Zinnia can’t tolerate the thought of losing anyone else to that life. She’d never ask him to choose between her and the rodeo, and she refuses to allow the secret she carries to influence his choice. less

When fate decides you're not meant to be, do you have to accept it? Her whole life, Lily has given up everything for the people she loves. When her best friends Wesley and Mia got together in high school, she stepped aside and tried to smile. When her father refused to hire help for their busy ranch, she became a full-time housekeeper. Now Wesley has returned after five years...but he's back with Mia, not her. Happiness has always hovered just out of Wesley's reach. Mia wasn't the answer... moreWhen fate decides you're not meant to be, do you have to accept it? Her whole life, Lily has given up everything for the people she loves. When her best friends Wesley and Mia got together in high school, she stepped aside and tried to smile. When her father refused to hire help for their busy ranch, she became a full-time housekeeper. Now Wesley has returned after five years...but he's back with Mia, not her. Happiness has always hovered just out of Wesley's reach. Mia wasn't the answer. Neither was escaping his small home town to become a world-renowned chef. The last time he remembers feeling a spark was with Lily. Determined to rekindle their attachment, he returns to see her, but a chance encounter with Mia turns his plans upside down. With Wesley otherwise occupied, his brother Christian steps in to fill the void in Lily’s life. If Lily and Wesley confess their feelings for each other, they could risk tearing apart friendships and family ties. Except this time, Wesley isn't willing to give into fate.Fall in love with this sweet romance and this couple as they find their way to each other. less

Reality looks different through the eye of a camera.As the youngest daughter of a wealthy rancher, Azalea has it all—good looks, a steady boyfriend, and a scholarship to a prestigious university. It's the perfect gilded cage. Azalea longs to break free and stand on her own, to find the passion that's missing from her life. But nothing in reality resembles her dreams... until she meets Leo... moreReality looks different through the eye of a camera.As the youngest daughter of a wealthy rancher, Azalea has it all—good looks, a steady boyfriend, and a scholarship to a prestigious university. It's the perfect gilded cage. Azalea longs to break free and stand on her own, to find the passion that's missing from her life. But nothing in reality resembles her dreams... until she meets Leo.Leonardo Walton is a self-made billionaire, a genius investor with an unfortunate knack for upsetting people. Determined to boost Leo's public image, his PR manager signs him up for the reality show Life Swap.The two weeks as a cowboy are shaping up to be the worst of Leo's life. He's out of his comfort zone, the cameras follow him everywhere, and worst of all, the rancher's beautiful daughter Azalea is already in a relationship.Spotting an opportunity for ratings, the producers of the show push for a staged romance between Leo and Azalea. If they refuse to play along, Azalea's father could lose the ranch for breach of contract.With the cameras watching their every move, Azalea scrambles to keep her life—and her heart—from being torn apart. less

Choices are simple until they're yours to make. All Nick wants is a little control over his life. His parents—the king and queen of Bestio—have chosen everything for him, from his job to his fiancee. For once in his life, he's determined to make his own decision. His final thought as his mount throws him is maybe he shouldn't have mixed alcohol and horses. Not working drives Aster up the walls. It's worth breaking the rules to take extra shifts at the hospital.. moreChoices are simple until they're yours to make. All Nick wants is a little control over his life. His parents—the king and queen of Bestio—have chosen everything for him, from his job to his fiancee. For once in his life, he's determined to make his own decision. His final thought as his mount throws him is maybe he shouldn't have mixed alcohol and horses. Not working drives Aster up the walls. It's worth breaking the rules to take extra shifts at the hospital... until her supervisor catches her. Now she's stuck on administrative leave with nothing to do but explore the distant reaches of her family ranch. The last thing she expects is for a rogue horse to nearly trample her, buck off its rider, and knock him unconscious. When Nick wakes up, his memory is a total blank. Aster takes charge, caring for his injuries while coaxing memories from the recesses of his mind. As his past surfaces, Nick gets his wish—he must decide his future. If he forsakes his duty to follow his heart, will he ever be worthy of Aster's love? less