Ellie Lynn – författare

Recovering from the death of his brother, Chet Bowman is finally finding a sense of normalcy. He's through hiding from the world on his ranch, and he's tired of being alone. He's ready to act on his long-time attraction to Lil Kersey, the sultry saloon owner who runs his favorite watering hole.While his relationship with Lil blossoms, their courtship comes under fire from the former marshal of Calico, now gone rogue. As Austen Riley ramps up his revenge on the cowboy who thwarted his plans to control Calico, Lil struggles to survive Austen's unwanted attentions.When the dust settles after one final gun fight, will Lil and Chet find their happily ever after? Or will Austen's maniacal revenge tear them apart forever?

Amanda Bradshaw, a librarian from modern day New York City, is suddenly transported to Calico, a small 1880s era western town. Without warning, she becomes the new schoolmarm in Calico instead of a librarian. Bewildered by this sudden change in scene, she is befriended by the sheriff, Austen Riley, and a sympathetic saloon owner named Lil. Riley is a man with dark secrets and an axe to grind with rancher Matt Mallory, who turns Amanda's life inside out. Matt is handsome, determined to win her as his wife, but his shady reputation leaves a lot to be desired. Still, Amanda is attracted to him as they flirt and tease, argue and banter their way towards love.As Matt, Amy, and Matt's young daughter, Molly, struggle to become a family, Marshall Riley plans to destroy Matt and claim Amy for his own. But how can Amy prove Matt's innocence to the one man who wants him dead?

Life in Calico is ripe with opportunity for an industrious gal. Ginnie Roberts enjoys the party life, drinking and entertaining in the upstairs rooms over the saloon where she works. When she runs into a handsome cowboy who would rather talk than have a tussle under the sheets, she's intrigued,if not disappointed.Totally smitten and determined to woo her, Clint is up for the challenge of trying to sweet talk Ginnie away from her life as a saloon girl, and he's got less than a week to do it. But can he? Since he's wagered his money, why not bet it all? If he can withstand her charms for one week, she'll give up her profession and marry him. However, if Ginnie wins the bet, Joe must give up all talk about a future together and give her what she wants most: a wild ride with her sexy cowboy.

Rosalie Sanders is almost 18 and dreams of having her own family someday. While ready to find a husband, there are no prospects in her hometown. She loves to read and by chance, comes upon an ad in the local paper from a rancher in Wyoming. She doesn't mean to get caught up in the whole 'mail order bride' business, but she is intrigued enough to send him a letter. To her delight, he responds with one of his own, and the two strike up a friendship and then a relationship. Daniel Ward is a rancher who was disfigured by a horrific fire when he was a child. He never dreams he'll find someone who'll accept him because of the way he looks, so when he begins corresponding with a young woman, he's thrilled. When the two finally decide to meet, both are met with fears for the future. He worries that she will discover how ugly he is, and turn away from him. The test for Rosalie though, will be if she can look past the scars and let her heart lead the way.

Sarah has been struggling to maintain her ranch on her own since the death of her husband. Despite her fierce determination, she's overwhelmed with the daily tasks necessary to keep the ranch running smoothly. Enter Casey Reed, a tall and rugged cowboy with a mysterious past. At first, Sarah is wary of him, but as they work side by side, a deep friendship develops. Sarah finds solace in opening up to Casey about her struggles, and he proves to be a loyal companion. Casey himself is guarded, but as he spends more time with Sarah, he begins to let his guard down. They share stories of their pasts and their dreams for the future. As they grow closer, they begin to feel something more than friendship. However, running a ranch is no easy feat. While Casey deals with the demons from his past, Sarah struggles to keep her ranch out of the hands of a ruthless landowner.   Just when they think they're finally clear of all their obstacles, a lawman from Texas shows up looking for Casey. Will their love be torn apart or will they find a way to keep it together once and for all?

In the wild Scottish Highlands, blood feuds rule the land…and love may cost everything.Warrior Dougal MacDougall has seen too much death. Haunted after slaying his former friend in battle, he believes nothing good could ever come from the endless war between the clans—until he discovers a beautiful young woman alone among the carnage.She remembers nothing. Not her name. Not her past. Only the fierce Highland warrior who carries her to safety.Calling her Kate, Dougal vows to protect the mysterious woman who has captured his heart. As peace negotiations begin between the warring clans, Dougal dreams of leaving violence behind to build a future with the woman he loves. But danger still lurks within the castle walls.Jealousy, betrayal, and secrets threaten to destroy the fragile peace—and when Kate is struck down by a deadly poison on the very night of their wedding celebration, Dougal must risk everything to save her life.As old enemies circle and the shadows of Kate's forgotten past remain hidden, one thing becomes clear:A Highland warrior will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves.