Cowboys of Second Chances Security Series by Rhonda Lee Carver

A single father is looking for a nanny, but what he gets is an old flame.Whiskey Ryder spends most of his time on the back of a horse on a mountain. Whether it’s on a search and rescue mission, or on the Ryde Hard Ranch working the land with his brothers. He’s all about being a cowboy…and a single father of a preteen who woke up one morning hating him. He’s been told it’s a normal phase for all kids, but he’s like a parenting fish out of water... moreA single father is looking for a nanny, but what he gets is an old flame.Whiskey Ryder spends most of his time on the back of a horse on a mountain. Whether it’s on a search and rescue mission, or on the Ryde Hard Ranch working the land with his brothers. He’s all about being a cowboy…and a single father of a preteen who woke up one morning hating him. He’s been told it’s a normal phase for all kids, but he’s like a parenting fish out of water. He’s a millisecond away from chewing leather but his stunning first love comes back to town and, to his relief, has a way with his daughter...and his heart.They are better together than whiskey and cola but claiming a second chance won’t be easy because someone sees her as a threat and wants her to leave town…dead or alive.Codee Fields finds herself helping an old friend—old friend as in the cowboy who was her first love, first kiss, first everything. She’s had a couple of failed relationships, but Whiskey is “the one who got away”. Her priority is to solve the mystery of her sister’s death now that she knows the truth.Whiskey will protect her at all costs, but will it be enough for a second chance at romance? Or will tragedy strike and everything he’s wanted disappear?If small town romances with lots of emotion and adventures in the mountains, and sweltering chemistry between the lead characters, are what you crave then grab books by Rhonda Lee Carver. less

Plagued with guilt after her brother’s death, a grieving woman has a chance at a second chance.Living in a haze of mistrust and tragedy, Chosen Shaw has closed herself off from everyone. Once known for her ability to see things that can help others, she’s now the woman who killed her brother.Bend Ryder is the new sheriff in town and has a mess to clean up after the last one met an untimely death... morePlagued with guilt after her brother’s death, a grieving woman has a chance at a second chance.Living in a haze of mistrust and tragedy, Chosen Shaw has closed herself off from everyone. Once known for her ability to see things that can help others, she’s now the woman who killed her brother.Bend Ryder is the new sheriff in town and has a mess to clean up after the last one met an untimely death. He’s eating, sleeping and breathing a cold case involving a mysterious kidnapping, and is willing to do anything to solve the case—even if that includes looking outside of the box. Truthfully, he doesn’t believe Chosen has a “gift” but enlisting her help might be his only hope.But, she’s left that world behind. Can he convince her to help?Soon, they find themselves embroiled in another kidnapping.The two find a solid connection, despite the pressures all around them. As trust and romance grow, the demons of the past start to build walls. They have a tight hold on her emotionally and physically. If she has any chance for a future with the man she loves, she must absolve herself from the guilt and let love heal her heart...and help solve a crime that has been a dark cloud over Second Chance.Protecting His Second Chance is a story of grief, guilt, angst, redemption, and a happily ever after. Love is the ultimate healer. less

The Ryders and Thorns have been enemies for as long as Haisley Thorn can remember. When she finds herself in the middle of a tug-of-war, she will have to pick sides. Her choice could tear her family apart...Circumstances bring her back into the path of a cowboy she fell for once upon a time. To keep her heart safe, she must abide by some rules...1. No lusting after LB Ryder. He’s hotter than ever, but that ship has sailed.2. Ignore how the cocky cowboy makes her want to bite nails.. moreThe Ryders and Thorns have been enemies for as long as Haisley Thorn can remember. When she finds herself in the middle of a tug-of-war, she will have to pick sides. Her choice could tear her family apart...Circumstances bring her back into the path of a cowboy she fell for once upon a time. To keep her heart safe, she must abide by some rules...1. No lusting after LB Ryder. He’s hotter than ever, but that ship has sailed.2. Ignore how the cocky cowboy makes her want to bite nails...and do very bad things.3. No kissing, touching or believing in an enemies-to-lovers fairytale. She won't take a stroll down memory lane, especially with a man who is T-R-O-U-B-L-E.4. Break rules 1-3 and repeat.Haisley has always gravitated toward LB. Handsome, smart, cocky, and determined, he's just the type of guy that she finds a challenge. He's about the only one who isn't afraid to put her in her place.LB has steered clear of the Thorns for years, but when Cruise Thorn steals a prized horse right out from under LB, he’s determined to prove something…but he’s not sure what or how yet. Then Haisley has an offer that he can't refuse--doesn't want to refuse. The chemistry between them is still scorching.Things are heating up, and so is the feud between both families. Soon LB and Haisley won’t be fighting each other, but they’ll be forced to make tough choices…and find a way to navigate a secret that can either cause a civil war between the Ryders and Thorns or make them lean on each other for support.Readers who love enemies to lovers, second chances, and happily ever after won't be able to put this book down. Craving a Second Chance is jam-packed with emotion, grit, conflict, and a splash of suspense. less

A cowboy and a city girl…and an unforgettable love affair.Parker Manley is at risk of losing her job in Chicago, so she’s sent to Montana to breathe life into a failing Floral Shop. A rock bottom business isn’t the only thing she finds in Second Chance. A sexy, rugged, cocky cowboy will have her resuscitating those parts of her which have been neglected since her divorce. She didn’t realize how lonely she’s been until Raven Ryder... moreA cowboy and a city girl…and an unforgettable love affair.Parker Manley is at risk of losing her job in Chicago, so she’s sent to Montana to breathe life into a failing Floral Shop. A rock bottom business isn’t the only thing she finds in Second Chance. A sexy, rugged, cocky cowboy will have her resuscitating those parts of her which have been neglected since her divorce. She didn’t realize how lonely she’s been until Raven Ryder. A whirlwind affair never hurt anyone, right? Unless the heart is involved.Big-city girls have never been Raven’s type, but when Parker strolls into town in her impractical heels and high-maintenance attitude, and a sadness in her eyes, he wants to help her. Maybe even forgive the fact that she likes gourmet coffee, fancy restaurants, and getting all dressed up to attend the opera.As things heat up, truths and lies start to unravel. Parker will innocently find herself in the path of someone who has been terrorizing the community. Raven realizes he’s fallen for the city girl and will protect her at all costs, even if that means it’ll break his heart in the end. less

Rip Ryder’s Second Chance is a novel of high school sweethearts who reunite to rekindle a rare passion and confront the past.As teens, Noelle Evelyn and Rip Ryder fell deeply in love. Their passion seemed to defy the odds of disapproving parents, youth and unforeseen obstacles…until high school graduation rolled around. One drunken night changed the future.Years later, Noelle returns to Second Chance after the death of a friend only to face the lingering ghosts of her past... moreRip Ryder’s Second Chance is a novel of high school sweethearts who reunite to rekindle a rare passion and confront the past.As teens, Noelle Evelyn and Rip Ryder fell deeply in love. Their passion seemed to defy the odds of disapproving parents, youth and unforeseen obstacles…until high school graduation rolled around. One drunken night changed the future.Years later, Noelle returns to Second Chance after the death of a friend only to face the lingering ghosts of her past. The memory of Rip has haunted her every day since they broke up. Her life might have moved forward, she’s now a single mom of a toddler, but her heart stays frozen in a time when love was all that mattered.Noelle has carried a secret to protect others that will unravel. Will the demons of the past draw them together, or rip them apart again? Will an endless love endure the pain? Rip was willing to do anything to protect the only love he’d ever known, but can he save her?Rip Ryder's Second Chance is the last installment of the series. This book will have you cheering for Noelle and Rip as they face demons from their past, and a secret that has lingered too long. less