A determined woman chasing her dreams. A wary widower with a guarded heart. Can a surprise marriage turn strangers into a family in Angel Springs, Colorado?Olivia Stewart is tired of being pitied for her broken engagement and for teaching other people's children while longing for a family of her own. Taking a bold step, she signs with a matrimonial agency and is drawn to Jamie Fraser-a widower with two young children who seems to offer the home and purpose she craves. But Colorado holds unexpected challenges that threaten not only Olivia's dreams, but her very safety.Rancher Jamie Fraser is stunned to discover his mother has arranged for a mail-order bride without his knowledge. Still grieving his late wife's betrayal, Jamie has no intention of marrying again. Now, he finds himself with a stubborn new wife determined to change his home and his heart. As Olivia and Jamie clash over their future, they must confront their own fears and past hurts.In the small town of Angel Springs, big dreams can come true. Can two strong-willed people at odds find happiness-and forge a powerful, enduring love?Perfect for readers who love western historical romance, mail order bride stories, Colorado frontier romance, found family tales, marriage of convenience romance, strong heroine journeys, and uplifting stories of second chances and hope.
Rafe Conroy, has-been actor, is filming the first episode of the TV show intended to be his big comeback. But Rafe's comeback is cut short when he's found dead in his swimming pool. It was murder, all right, but there are nearly too many suspects to count. Was it the network owner, a wealthy heiress who was sleeping with Rafe? Was it the jealous girlfriend? Was it the cast member who hated Rafe? Was it the scriptwriter who saw his masterpiece edited into schlock? Was it Rafe's drug dealer? Or was it the drug dealer's ex-wife - Abby Glenn, Kevin Brodie's ex-girlfriend - who just happened to discover the body?Because of Abby's involvement, Kevin can't work the case. It's up to Jon Eckhoff and Jamie Brodie to figure out who would benefit most from Rafe's death - before the killer strikes again.
Royers Round Top Cafe has elevated home cooking for decades. Often when people hear something described as elevated, they think it will be hard to achieve, but JB and Jamie Royer have mastered the art of simple recipes packed with flavor and fun-the best two ingredients to bring family and friends together. The recipes in this cookbook deliver long-time Cafe favorites to your home so you can enjoy cooking good food for your own family and community continuing to build cherished memories around the table.
Royers Round Top Cafe has elevated home cooking for decades. Often when people hear something described as elevated, they think it will be hard to achieve, but JB and Jamie Royer have mastered the art of simple recipes packed with flavor and fun-the best two ingredients to bring family and friends together. The recipes in this cookbook deliver long-time Cafe favorites to your home so you can enjoy cooking good food for your own family and community continuing to build cherished memories around the table.
