Janet Dailey

Den ensamstående mamman Maggie bor tillsammans med sin tioåriga son Mike i regniga Seattle. Sedan hennes skilsmässa från Mikes far Wade för fem år sedan har hennes enda fokus varit på sin son och all form av romantisk kärlek har fått vänta. Men när sonens basebolltränare Tom Darby fångar hennes intresse och Maggie börjar undra om det kanske är dags för mer i hennes liv, så dyker exmannen Wade upp. Känslor som Maggie trodde att hon lämnat bakom sig väcks till liv igen. Men frågan är varför Wade egentligen har kommit tillbaka? ”Nya chanser i Seattle” är en känsloladdad romance om andra chanser och om att våga tro på kärleken.

"Everything is bigger in Texas, from the vast stretch of sky to the rattlesnakes--and for one prestigious family, that means outsized drama, passions, and scandal following the murder of the wealthy patriarch ... Yellowstone meets Dallas against the backdrop of Texas horse country in this soapy saga for fans of Linda Lael Miller, Danielle Steel, and Diana Palmer. Lila Culhane's life is in turmoil. As if coping with the murder of her husband isn't enough, now the glamorous young widow has Frank's even younger mistress to contend with. His pregnant mistress. Crystal. But Lila hasn't got time for more heartache. With everyone grasping to profit from Frank's death, including fighting for possession of her beloved ranch, she needs leverage for the battle. As it turns out, Crystal may be carrying just the edge Lila requires: an heir. Crystal offers to let Lila adopt Frank's baby--for a price. Lila is willing to consider it--pending a paternity test. Until then, she'll focus on her role in the upcoming high-stakes Run for a Million reining competition, and her ranch manager--and lover--Roper McKenna. Rugged, hardworking, and talented, Roper is finally getting his dream to ride in the prized competition. Lila expects he'll choose the Culhane's legendary stallion, One in a Million, as his mount. But when he considers other offers, she finds herself questioning his loyalty ... Meanwhile, Detective Sam Rafferty's list of suspects in Frank's murder is growing. Besides Roper and Lila, Frank's bitter first wife and his sparring extended family, there are adversarial neighbors, ex-lovers, and perhaps even the woman Sam loves--Frank's own pampered daughter, Jasmine. And as the surprises multiply, a killer remains free to strike again--if these rivals don't kill each other first ..."

"Yellowstone meets Dallas against the backdrop of Texas horse country, as the death of a patriarch leaves his rich and powerful ranching family dynasty at odds, a high-stakes reining competition in the balance, and forbidden attractions in the mix. Fans of Linda Lael Miller, Danielle Steel, and Diana Palmer will devour this soapy saga filled to the brim with Texas-style drama, corruption, money, and sizzling affairs. Frank Culhane may be the wealthy patriarch of one of Texas' most prestigious families, but his party girl daughter, Jasmine, is only interested in the money the ranch brings in--and the cowboys. Until the day she heads to the stables in search of their hot horse trainer and instead discovers her daddy's body in their prize stallion's box stall. Roper's rodeo career was cut short by an injury. Now, he's hungry to compete in reining events, like the prized forthcoming Run for a Million. In the meantime, until his family can afford their own breeding business, he's got to work for the rich ranchers who snub them--including the Culhanes. But when an autopsy reveals Frank was murdered, Roper lands on the list of possible suspects. A city outsider, Detective Sam Rafferty's investigation propels him into a tangle of simmering rivalries. For the ranch is now in the hands of an explosive partnership: Frank's young, glamourous second wife, Lila, and his scorned first wife, Madeline. Lila has a genuine passion for ranching. Madeline is determined to destroy her. Through Sam's interviews, more tensions surface--there are Madeline's grown children who've been bypassed for control of the ranch, the socially dismissed McKennas, and the breeders, politicians, and gangsters ready to profit from Frank's death. But tricky alliances are also brewing. While Lila and Roper clash, they discover a fire beneath their sparring. And with a killer still at large, the heat between Jasmine and Sam could put the case, and all their futures, on the line ..."

ordan Long vill inget hellre än att finnas där för sina två döttrar. Men som ensamstående pappa med ett krävande jobb är det svårt att få livspusslet att gå ihop. Medan han är borta på ännu en affärsresa, ber han därför sin faster om hjälp med att anställa en barnflicka. För den 24-åriga Kathleen blir det nya jobbet en nystart. Hon flyttar in i det stora huset vid Delawarebukten och fäster sig snabbt vid Jordans döttrar. Men när hon äntligen träffar Jordan för första gången blir inte mötet som hon tänkt sig. Jordan hade föreställt sig en äldre, mer erfaren barnflicka och Kathleen passar inte in i den bilden. Hon är ung, attraktiv och väcker känslor hos honom som inte hör hemma i en professionell relation. Jordan inser att han borde göra sig av med Kathleen men något, eller snarare några, verkar hålla honom tillbaka. "En stund av lycka" är en berättelse om trånande begär, missförstånd och att våga satsa på det man vill ha, skriven av den bästsäljande romance-författaren Janet Dailey.

Zane Wildings företag i Hartford i Connecticut har gjort honom till en av de mest inflytelserika affärsmännen på västkusten. Han är en vass affärsman som vet hur han ska dra nytta av sitt utseende, både i affärer och i sitt privatliv. Deborah Holland är Zanes nya sekreterare och hon kan inte låta bli att dras till honom, men hon hatar att erkänna det. Zane är beräknande och hemlighetsfull, men han får också hjärtat att hoppa till i bröstet på henne. Det blir snabbt uppenbart för Deborah att Zane kämpar med sina egna demoner. Han är fast i ett kärlekslöst äktenskap och skilsmässa är inte ett alternativ. Allt eftersom Deborah och Zane kommer varandra närmare slits de båda av obeslutsamhet. De leker med elden och det finns ingen framtid för dem så länge han är gift. Hur svårt det än är så måste Deborah fatta ett beslut: att lämna Zane bakom sig och gå vidare med sitt liv, eller stanna hos den enda man hon någonsin älskat, en man som är ämnad att krossa hennes hjärta.

Everything is bigger in Texas, from the vast stretch of sky to the rattlesnakes--and for one prestigious family, that means outsized drama, passions, and scandal following the murder of the wealthy patriarch . . . Yellowstone meets Dallas against the backdrop of Texas horse country in this soapy saga for fans of Linda Lael Miller, Danielle Steel, and Diana Palmer. Lila Culhane's life is in turmoil. As if coping with the murder of her husband isn't enough, now the glamorous young widow has Frank's even younger mistress to contend with. His pregnant mistress. Crystal. But Lila hasn't got time for more heartache. With everyone grasping to profit from Frank's death, including fighting for possession of her beloved ranch, she needs leverage for the battle. As it turns out, Crystal may be carrying just the edge Lila requires: an heir. Crystal offers to let Lila adopt Frank's baby--for a price. Lila is willing to consider it--pending a paternity test. Until then, she'll focus on her role in the upcoming high-stakes Run for a Million reining competition, and her ranch manager--and lover--Roper McKenna. Rugged, hardworking, and talented, Roper is finally getting his dream to ride in the prized competition. Lila expects he'll choose the Culhane's legendary stallion, One in a Million, as his mount. But when he considers other offers, she finds herself questioning his loyalty . . . Meanwhile, Detective Sam Rafferty's list of suspects in Frank's murder is growing. Besides Roper and Lila, Frank's bitter first wife and his sparring extended family, there are adversarial neighbors, ex-lovers, and perhaps even the woman Sam loves--Frank's own pampered daughter, Jasmine. And as the surprises multiply, a killer remains free to strike again--if these rivals don't kill each other first . . .

New Mexico, 1876. På en militärbas i utkanten av kriget mellan apacherna och de amerikanska trupperna bor Hannah Wade tillsammans med sin man, major Stephen Wade. Trots svårigheterna har Hannah lyckats skapa ett hem åt dem, och på basen är det inte bara Stephen som är betagen av sin frus skönhet och vänlighet. Men Hannahs tillvaro krossas när hon tas till fånga av apacher och ett liv som slav väntar henne. Trots fångenskapen och de fruktansvärda prövningar som Hannah tvingas genomlida så finns det en tanke som håller henne vid liv – hoppet om att Stephen en dag ska rädda henne. Enstöringen Jake Cutter är en hård armékapten som för länge sedan lärt sig att leva efter sina egna regler. När han räddar Hannah från apachebyn är det en förändrad kvinna som återvänder till militärbasen. Men det är inte bara Hannah som har förändrats. Hennes make undviker hennes beröring och vännerna finner henne befläckad och vanärad. Den enda som står vid hennes sida är Jake, som vet precis hur hårt världen kommer att döma henne för att ha värderat sin överlevnad högre än heder. "Hannahs heder" är en Western Romance om styrka och överlevnad och att hitta sin rätta plats i ett land översållat av hat och orättvisor.

När Flame Bennett, vice vd för en stor reklambyrå i San Francisco, möter den mäktige markutvecklaren Chance Stuart för första gången är gnistan mellan dem intensiv och oförneklig. Detta blir starten till en uppvaktning full av passion och romantik som snabbt leder till giftermål. Men Chance bär på en mörk hemlighet. I åratal har Chance eftertraktat en vidsträckt egendom i Oklahoma – en egendom som Flame har ärvt. Men det är inte det enda som lurar under ytan. När Chances dolda avsikter avslöjas övergår kärleksförhållandet till en bitter rivalitet och återuppväcker en dödlig fejd som har brunnit het mellan deras familjer i generationer. "Rivaler" är fylld av Daileys legendariska blandning av mystik, hämnd och hett sex – för att inte tala om hennes känsla för ljuv romantik.

Now in trade paperback Yellowstone meets Dallas against the backdrop of Texas horse country, as the death of a patriarch leaves his rich and powerful ranching family dynasty at odds, a high-stakes reining competition in the balance, and forbidden attractions in the mix. Fans of Linda Lael Miller, Danielle Steel, and Diana Palmer will devour this soapy saga filled to the brim with Texas-style drama, corruption, money, and sizzling affairs. Frank Culhane may be the wealthy patriarch of one of Texas's most prestigious families, but his party-girl daughter, Jasmine, is only interested in the money the ranch brings in--and the cowboys. Until the day she heads to the stables in search of their hot horse trainer and instead discovers her daddy's body in their prize stallion's box stall. Though Roper is in demand as a trainer, he's hungry to compete in reining events like the prized forthcoming Run for a Million--but without a horse to ride, he's stuck working for rich ranchers like the Culhanes. And when an autopsy reveals Frank was murdered, Roper lands on the list of possible suspects. City outsider Detective Sam Rafferty is propelled into a tangle of simmering rivalries as he undertakes the investigation. For the ranch is now in the hands of an explosive partnership: Frank's young, glamorous second wife, Lila, and his scorned first wife, Madeline. Lila has a genuine passion for ranching. Madeline is determined to destroy her. Through Sam's interviews, more tensions surface. But tricky alliances are also brewing. While Lila and Roper clash, they discover a fire beneath their sparring. And with a killer still at large, the heat between Jasmine and Sam could put the case, and all their futures, on the line . . .

Efter en het natt med en barsk och stilig främling flyr New York-bon Jordanna Smith till Idaho för att delta i sin fars jaktexpedition, med hopp om att glömma främlingens eldiga beröring. Men detta är lättare sagt än gjort för där är han plötsligt, hennes främling och deras guide – Brig McCord. Ranchägaren Brig McCord trivs med ensamheten i Idahos ödsliga landskap men när kvinnan som tog honom med storm dyker upp igen ställs allt på sin spets. Jaktexpeditionen tar en livsfarlig vändning när svartsjuka, girighet och maktbegär tar över. Trots att Brig snabbt hunnit falla för den vackra Jordanna, vet han inte om han kan lita på sina känslor när hemligheterna hotar att förstöra deras nyfunna kärlek.

The first in a new cozy Christmas series where the 12 annual Competitions of Christmas in the, close-knit town of Noel, North Carolina are underway This year horse breeder, and newcomer, Jordyn Banks decides to take on the resident Christmas tree decorating champion, who happens to be her handsome next door neighbor. Barrel racer Jordyn Banks is thrilled to discover affordable land for sale in charming Noel, perfect for breeding her horses. But that's not all. A nomad with no family--other than her beloved Quarter Horse, Star--she also hopes to find a home within the close-knit Appalachian Mountain community. Yet Jordyn didn't bargain on inheriting a controversial Fraser Fir--or falling for a handsome single dad whose adorable little girl tempts her to dream of being far more than a property owner . . . Since losing his wife in childbirth six years ago, Nate Reed has devoted himself to their daughter, Roxanna, and built up their thriving Frosted Firs Ranch. For nine years straight he's won Noel's contest for the most perfect Christmas tree for the Town Square. It's a tradition he began with his late wife. But this year, Jordyn Banks is determined to harvest her Fraser Fir and compete--meaning Nate will finally be challenged--in more ways than one . . . Throughout the event, Nate can't help noticing that Roxanna is dazzled by Jordyn's strength, beauty, and quirky sense of humor. Soon enough, Nate is falling for her, too. But can a feisty wanderer ever really settle down? Is Nate ready to open his heart to someone new? And is it possible that sometimes love does grow on (Christmas) trees? . . .

The family who came for Christmas . . . After her divorce, Ruth McCoy is eager to trade her children's painful memories for new holiday traditions. But Ruth has a whole new set of distractions when fate brings the man she once loved together with the son he never knew he had . . . Life has thrown Judd Rankin some tough turns, and he's startled by the feelings he still has for Ruth. Though the successful rancher knows better than to chase old dreams, he doesn't mind lending the struggling single mom a hand. And when Judd sees Ruth's teenaged son's interest in his custom saddle business, he's happy to let the boy help him build the harness for Branding Iron's Christmas sleigh. Besides, the kid reminds Judd of the young man he once was. A man who believed anything was possible . . . Powerless to deny the growing bond between her son and Judd, Ruth knows it's only a matter of time before her secret is discovered. But will the revelation shatter the tender feelings between her and Judd--or turn out to be her family's greatest gift?

For fans of Yellowstone, the Roaring 20s in America's Wild West come to vivid life in this inspiring saga of love, hope and endurance. 1920s, Blue Moon, Montana. The small cattle town is alight with the excitement of cars, telephones, and airplanes. But as new inventions and new roles for women collide with Prohibition and the rising battle between gangsters and the FBI, Blue Moon finds itself--and some of its most infamous residents and powerful families--at a crossroads, and in battles of their own, between hearts and minds . . . Heir to the Hollister Ranch on his mother's side, Mason Dollarhide is back home after a five-year prison sentence for smuggling bootleg liquor. Cynical and daring, he's already up to his old tricks, having his goods trafficked to him by plane. . . . Until the pilot is injured in a crash and captured by federal agents. Ruby Weaver learned to fly from her smuggler father. To keep him out of prison, she agrees to take over his route and go undercover to help the Feds break up a bootlegging ring. Mason is only one part of that large operation, but he's the rugged, rebellious, and tantalizingly irreverent part that makes an impression. Against her better judgement, Ruby finds herself falling for him, fighting an attraction that could jeopardize them both, while harboring a secret that could destroy any hope of a future together . . . Mason has never met a woman quite like Ruby. Not only is she brave and beautiful, but she somehow understands his ways--and may even inspire him to change them. The first step will be trusting her enough to open his heart . . . While the fire between Ruby and Mason smolders, other star-crossed Blue Moon romances blaze, as old family rivalries between the Dollarhides and the Calders continue. But when tables unexpectedly turn, some dreams may go up in smoke . . . The epic tale of the settling of the American West comes to vivid life in this inspiring saga of love, hope, and endurance.

Fans of Linda Lael Miller and Robyn Carr will adore this heartfelt romantic drama set against the vibrant state of Kentucky, as a Derby-winning horse trainer strives to reinvent her family's struggling farm -- with the help of a handsome investor. In the lush rolling hills of Lone Oaks, KY, the good life is measured in sips of aged bourbon and the thrill of the world's most famous horse race: the Kentucky Derby . . . When news of her grandfather's stroke sends Jo Beth Ellis back to the family farm, she finds it in danger of foreclosure. Lone Oaks Crossing is in rough shape, but Jo has big plans--she'll use her expertise as aDerby-winning horse trainer to reinvent the property as a healing retreat. But renovating while trying to keep her independent grandfather in check is a huge job for one woman--and even more challenging when she receives her first client, the unruly fourteen-year-old Cheyenne, who is determined to do anything but cooperate. Jo is at the end of her rope when neighbor Brooks Moore offers her a deal she can't possibly refuse . . . Jo may have sworn to leave the gambling and vicious competition of horse racing behind her, but training Brooks's gorgeous thoroughbred is a challenge she can't resist, especially when sulky Cheyenne takes a shine to him--and when Brooks is sinking an outrageous amount of money into rehabbing the farm, and even rolling up his sleeves to help. With a troubled teen's spirit and her grandfather's faith in her on the line, Jo steps into a tentative partnership with the undeniably attractive Brooks. Against all odds, she dreams of winning a trifecta--a champion horse, a happy family, and a forever love.

Yellowstone meets Dallas against the backdrop of Texas horse country, as the death of a patriarch leaves his rich and powerful ranching family dynasty at odds, a high-stakes reining competition in the balance, and forbidden attractions in the mix. Fans of Linda Lael Miller, Danielle Steel, and Diana Palmer will devour this soapy saga filled to the brim with Texas-style drama, corruption, money, and sizzling affairs. Frank Culhane may be the wealthy patriarch of one of Texas' most prestigious families, but his party girl daughter, Jasmine, is only interested in the money the ranch brings in--and the cowboys. Until the day she heads to the stables in search of their hot horse trainer and instead discovers her daddy's body in their prize stallion's box stall. Roper's rodeo career was cut short by an injury. Now, he's hungry to compete in reining events, like the prized forthcoming Run for a Million. In the meantime, until his family can afford their own breeding business, he's got to work for the rich ranchers who snub them--including the Culhanes. But when an autopsy reveals Frank was murdered, Roper lands on the list of possible suspects. A city outsider, Detective Sam Rafferty's investigation propels him into a tangle of simmering rivalries. For the ranch is now in the hands of an explosive partnership: Frank's young, glamourous second wife, Lila, and his scorned first wife, Madeline. Lila has a genuine passion for ranching. Madeline is determined to destroy her. Through Sam's interviews, more tensions surface--there are Madeline's grown children who've been bypassed for control of the ranch, the socially dismissed McKennas, and the breeders, politicians, and gangsters ready to profit from Frank's death. But tricky alliances are also brewing. While Lila and Roper clash, they discover a fire beneath their sparring. And with a killer still at large, the heat between Jasmine and Sam could put the case, and all their futures, on the line . . .

In a tale perfect for fans of Yellowstone, the legendary New York Times bestselling author brings America's frontier to vivid life in a saga of love, hope and endurance in 1919 Montana, as the end of the Great War, the looming start of Prohibition, and reignited rivalries put a small town on the brink of a seismic shift. Now in mass market for the first time "Dailey keeps the pace brisk with dangers both natural and man-made, and her battle-scarred protagonists are easy to root for." - Publishers Weekly Battle-scarred and emotionally ravaged by the loss of his wife and children to Spanish flu, former US Army Major Logan Hunter heads to Blue Moon to salvage whatever peace he can near the only family he has left. Not only does the Calder clan embrace him, but patriarch Webb Calder helps Logan secure a prime piece of ranching property. Yet settling into his new home is fraught with challenges, especially since Logan's land borders the rival Dollarhide spread, stoking the battle between the families anew and pitting Logan against an adversary who stirs him like no other . . . From her first encounter with Logan Hunter, Dr. Kristin Dollarhide feels an instant connection to the sorrow in his beautiful eyes. As a former military MD, Kristin is no stranger to the devastating effects the war has left on hearts and minds--including her own. Despite her instinct to steer clear, Kristin is powerfully drawn to the handsome widower. Until the raging conflict takes a tragic turn, threatening all hope for their future . . . The epic tale of the settling of the American West comes to vivid life in this inspiring saga of love, hope and endurance.