Kelly Collins

You asked and I listened. We are visiting Aspen Cove for the holidays.Debt-ridden web designer. Hunky goat whisperer. One jungle of an inheritance.Welcome to Ruby Whitaker's Christmas catastrophe.Inheriting her uncle's mountain hoarder-haven was supposed to be Ruby's ticket out of debt. But with a wildly overgrown yard and Christmas right around the corner, her dreams of a quick sale are tangled in weeds and winter frost.Enter Becket Shepherd-rugged, irresistible, and bringing the most unconventional lawn-care crew ever: a herd of ravenous goats.His offer? Free landscaping. The catch? Temporary housing for his four-legged demolition team.As tinsel tangles with tumbleweeds and holiday cheer collides with chaos, Ruby and Becket are caught in a whirlwind of attraction, mischief, and small-town meddling. She's desperate to sell. He's determined to stay. And Aspen Cove? It's betting on love.Can Christmas magic bloom amidst the mayhem, or will their budding romance get devoured faster than you can say "goat appetit?"

I wanted to find my soulmate. Instead, I'm matched with the one man I can't be with-my new boss...I'm Olivia Kato: graphic designer by day, full-time dreamer always. My big plans? Rock my new job at Innovative Advertising and snag a storybook romance.Work? Nailed it.Love? Not so much. Cupid's arrow missed me by a mile-courtesy of a disastrous date with a dude named Seb.Imagine my surprise when Seb turns out to be none other than Sebastian Elliott Blackthorne, my new boss. Talk about an awkward first day-he makes sure to include the company's strict 'no dating' rule in my orientation.So, I turn to Love Bug, the app that got it right for my friend Junie. And, in a crazy twist of fate, Seb might just be my Love Bug match.Now, I'm tangled in a workplace romance that's as thrilling as it is forbidden. The spark? It's real. But we can't keep it a secret forever, and now that I'm in too deep, I'm terrified that once our secret's out, it'll be over as quickly as it started.Plunge into this hilarious, heart-tugging romance where creativity meets kismet. It's a fast-paced escapade filled with unexpected pairings, comedic misunderstandings, and maybe, just maybe, a love that's meant to be...

Looking for true love? There's an app for that.AJ Steel is the titan of the tech world. Those cutting-edge apps in your pocket? He's the mastermind behind them, a suave and successful maverick who's utterly cynical about love.Meanwhile, I'm a totally broke dreamer on a mission-to revolutionize the dating game forever. No more shallow hook-ups. No more catfishing. I want to lead people to real, lasting love using science and heart-provided I don't end up homeless first.The Steel Enterprises Great App Challenge is my absolute last shot. There's just one giant, grumpy roadblock: AJ Steel, who despises dating apps as much as I despise being penniless. So, when he needs a fake girlfriend to escape his mother's relentless matchmaking, I'm up for the charade.But when my app, Love Bug, matches us, I'm certain it's a glitch-until that first electrifying, toe-curling kiss sends my heart into overdrive. Nothing that feels that incredible can be accidental.As the competition intensifies, my dreams and my heart hang in the balance. Is Love Bug a digital disaster, or have I stumbled upon a breathtaking truth I never expected? Could AJ Steel really be my perfect match? And if he is, how do I persuade a man who doesn't believe in love that I'm his one and only?Dive into this side-splitting, soul-stirring romance where technology collides with destiny. It's a whirlwind adventure of unexpected connections, laugh-out-loud mishaps, and finding love in the most surprising places.

She's a city girl looking for change.He's an ex-soldier looking for stability.What happens when fate brings them together?After a tough breakup, author Amanda Anderson swears off men forever. When a pink envelope finds its way to her, offering a charming cabin on a vast piece of land in the mountains of Aspen Cove, she heads west, looking to start over-alone. But when she arrives at the dilapidated cabin, she is faced with more than she can handle, so she enlists the help of the only person available: a sexy bartender who offers free labor in exchange for a place to stay. Jackson Knight is no one's savior, but just as he's looking for a place to call home, Amanda Anderson offers him the deal of the century-free room and board in exchange for his brain and brawn. How hard can fixing up a cabin be? Turns out, pretty hard, especially when Amanda looks at him like he's her knight in shining armor. As they prepare the cabin for Christmas, they fight an undeniable attraction growing between them. She's not looking for love. He's not ready for it. But can two people outwit, outlast, and outmaneuver the townspeople who are rooting for them?This heartwarming last addition to the Aspen Cove Series showcases the transformative power of love and the magic of Christmas in a small town where no one is a stranger. They are only a friend you haven't met yet.

She's all work.He's all play.Can they meet in the middle for love? Vivian Armstrong has taken control of Vortex, her family's security business, and she's determined to prove her worth. She may be the youngest of seven and the only woman bodyguard on the team, but she's every bit as tough as her older brothers. On a trip to Aspen Cove, she finds herself working for famous bass player Red Blakely, the personification of everything she detests in a man: arrogant, entitled, and too handsome for his own good. How can she protect him when all she wants to do is kill him? Red is used to getting what he wants when he wants it. He likes his women here tonight and gone by morning. But when a fan becomes a fanatic, he finds himself in need of Vivian's assistance. Forced to stay together, they discover an attraction they never expected, but can love really blossom between a workaholic and a playboy? Welcome to Aspen Cove, the tiny Colorado town where fire and gasoline combine to create red-hot love...

She's a high-end upgrade. He's a standard offering. Can they put aside their lifelong hurts for love, or will they be destined for the archives?​​​​​​​Never-married, retired librarian Elsa Buchanan isn't known for subtlety; she's known for getting her way. Aging and in questionable health, she's worried her time for falling in love is overdue. Always up for a challenge, she sets her eyes on irascible Trenton Van der Veen, who is like a first-edition hardback book-quality through and through but showing a lifetime of wear and tear. Can she crack through his binding to enter his heart, or will she have to return him for a newer edition? Real estate mogul Trenton Van der Veen isn't looking for love. After a long loveless marriage, he's happy to sit back and see what pops up. In Aspen Cove to sell several languishing properties, he's there for big bucks and quick sales, but what he finds is Elsa Buchanan, who's offered him a deal he can't refuse.Aspen Cove, where sometimes the end is just the beginning...

They are neighbors with nothing in common except a fence and a spark that could start a forest fire. Will the flame between Sage and Cannon ignite or fizzle out?Nurse Sage Nichols' life isn't going as planned. When a favorite patient passes away, Sage abandons her post for a few minutes longer than planned - and just like that, she's without a job and a paycheck.But Sage's patient left her a parting gift: an old bed-and-breakfast in the heart of the Rockies. So, determined to sell the property and return to Denver for a fresh start, Sage heads north to the mountains.When Cannon Bishop's mother died, he gave up his dreams of leaving Aspen Cove for good and returned to run the family business. As owner of the only bar and son to the town drunk, he's got no room in his life for a woman. But when Sage Nichols breezes into town, she changes everything.And if there's one thing Cannon hates, it's change.Recruited by the local doctor, Sage finds herself more involved in small town life than she intended. But the warm welcome she receives from the locals does not extend to the man next door.Trust sprouts unexpectedly between them and when Sage's plan to return to Denver falls through, she is left wondering if her future might lie in Aspen Cove after all.Sometimes love gets in the way of the best laid plans...Welcome to Aspen Cove, the tiny Colorado town where fresh starts, hope, and true love live...WHAT TO EXPECT: Small-town romanceFound FamilyA three-legged dogA one-eyed catOpposites AttractCinnamon Roll HeroAll in a charming mountain town you'll want to live in.

He's a man trying to keep things under control. She's a woman yearning to break free. Is this a disaster waiting to happen or a love story in the making?Actress Cameron Madden is sick and tired of being tired. With her last movie failing at the box office and her career in question, she heads to Aspen Cove to lick her wounds. The small mountain town is the perfect place to escape the prying eyes of a critical public, the demands of her career, and the rules set by her team. Expecting a female bodyguard named Valery, she's shocked to find the script has been flipped and Valery is a tall, dark, and annoying man who goes by Val. The first thing he does is hand her a set of rules-his rules. And she plans to break every one of them.The last thing bodyguard Valery Armstrong wants to do is babysit an actress, but when the job comes in, he is the only one available. Saving the day and picking up the pieces is what he's been doing since his father passed away. That single event ten years ago taught him one thing-prepare for every possibility. Before agreeing to take on Cameron, he asks himself how difficult could one woman be? When he arrives, he hands her the list, then watches as she gifts him with a heart-stopping smile-right before tearing the page to pieces. How difficult could one woman be? Cameron Madden is about to show him.Aspen Cove, where rules are made to be broken...

She has a secret. He needs the truth. Is it possible to rekindle a love gone wrong? Veterinarian Sara Arden made a mistake when she was a sixteen-year-old girl. The mistake wasn't in falling in love with rancher Lloyd Dawson. It wasn't even in getting pregnant. Sure, that part could have waited, but the mistake was in never telling him she had his daughter. Now, thirty-two years later, she's back in Aspen Cove with her daughter, Reese. And this time, there won't be any denying the truth. Lloyd Dawson had lost a lot over the years. He'd had two great loves in his life-Sara Arden, who'd left him thirty-two years ago without a word, and Carol, who died in his arms several years ago. One was never coming back, but the other is sitting right there in front of him. But all he can see is the woman sitting next to her-the younger woman who is staring right back at him with eyes just like his. With betrayal twisting in his gut, Lloyd knows he'll never be able to forgive Sara for robbing him of watching his child grow up. When things go bad at the ranch, and Lloyd needs a veterinarian, Sara is his only choice. Will his crisis give her the chance she needs to make things up to him? Or will it be just another opportunity for her to betray him? Aspen Cove, where there is always a second chance for a first love...

A woman building a future. A man unearthing his past. Will what they uncover create true love? Author Reese Arden has been hiding most of her life. Some would call her a wallflower, but she's the root of that flower, hidden far beneath the soil, where no one can see her, hear her, or shame her. Her lifelong stutter has silenced her, but when she moves to Aspen Cove, she vows to give herself a new beginning and find the courage to be heard. Her first encounter with a handsome hitchhiker spurs her inquisitive writer's brain. Tucked inside his pocket, next to his heart is a mysterious pink envelope. Could this man be her muse? The army created Brandon Fearless, he's a protector at heart and driven to succeed. When his sister, and only living relative, passes unexpectedly, his world crumbles. Tasked with clearing out her apartment, he comes across a pink envelope that holds the secrets to her hidden illness. Inside is a note asking her to go to Aspen Cove. Dealing with the pain of not being there when she was alive, he promises not to abandon her in death. Her quest becomes his, but what will he find when he gets there?Aspen Cove welcomes you back for more love, hope, and happily ever afters...

When the fear rises up, don't fight it. Ride it.In the eyes of the law, Megan Connelly killed her abusive boyfriend. After serving time for vehicular manslaughter, she walks out of prison with a clean slate. She can finally be the two things she's never been-free and loved. Too bad men fill her with fear.It doesn't help that her new boss, horse trainer Killian McKinley, is all rough edges and toe-curling growl. His magnetic personality pulls her in, even as hard experience screams at her to run.Killian McKinley loves a challenge. He can read Megan like a large-print book. The tremble. The flinch. The striking out in a blind panic. She's just like the horses he rescues.What she needs is a strong man with a gentle touch. The challenge will be controlling his lust long enough to earn her trust, but can he convince her that he never wants to break her spirit?When it comes to love, can Killian convince Megan to set aside her fear long enough to open her heart? If you like sassy heroines and strong cowboys you'll love Megan and Killian.

I knew she was trouble from the start.Too bad I fell for her.Because I was right ... about everything.I might be the youngest Lockhart brother, but I'm not stupid. When Noah goes behind my back and hires Lauren, my gut tells me something isn't right about the beautiful, intelligent woman.When she uncovers a company secret, I rethink my doubts about her.When her ex pops back into her life, I'm on guard again.When her adorable daughter and snaggle-toothed, one-eyed dog melt my heart, I lose sight of what's important.In the end, I should have gone with my gut. She's trouble with a capital T. The question is, what do I do when I've fallen for her, already love her daughter, and my company needs her expertise?

I knew she was trouble from the start.Too bad I fell for her.Because I was right ... about everything.I might be the youngest Lockhart brother, but I'm not stupid. When Noah goes behind my back and hires Lauren, my gut tells me something isn't right about the beautiful, intelligent woman.When she uncovers a company secret, I rethink my doubts about her.When her ex pops back into her life, I'm on guard again.When her adorable daughter and snaggle-toothed, one-eyed dog melt my heart, I lose sight of what's important.In the end, I should have gone with my gut. She's trouble with a capital T. The question is, what do I do when I've fallen for her, already love her daughter, and my company needs her expertise?

Can they build a custom-made love that lasts?After being booted from her hit renovation show, Reno or Wreck It, Jewel Monroe moves to Aspen Cove to lick her wounds. No one seems to know who she is, and that's a secret she wants to keep. When that old familiar need to renovate burns inside her, she buys a rundown house. She can have it at cost if she helps sexy real estate agent Mason Van der Veen turn the property from pitiful to profitable in two months. Is the deal too sweet to be true? Mason Van der Veen is in trouble. He scooped up several properties in Aspen Cove, hoping to turn the town into the next Colorado vacation mecca. When that plan fails, his father tells him that if he can't renovate two properties in Aspen Cove for a profit in sixty days, he'll lose his job and his thirty-five-million-dollar trust fund. Jewel is his secret weapon and has the notoriety to bring him the attention he needs, but she can't help if she stays a secret. Mason must choose between her wishes and his needs.Welcome back to Aspen Cove, where everything is safe, including your secrets...

I've been friend-zoned by the girl I like.Now she's flirting with my brother.It drives me crazy-not that I'd say a word.My brother says it's a ruse. She's into me but has no idea how to get my attention.Luckily for her, her plan is working.She's hiding something, and I don't appreciate secrets. I especially hate lies.I'm not letting her close until she tells me the truth.Except the truth might destroy us.Because the secret she's been hiding all this time ... is almost unforgivable.And the second secret...It's a bombshell that'll change the life of every resident in Cross Creek.

I've been friend-zoned by the girl I like.Now she's flirting with my brother.It drives me crazy-not that I'd say a word.My brother says it's a ruse. She's into me but has no idea how to get my attention.Luckily for her, her plan is working.She's hiding something, and I don't appreciate secrets. I especially hate lies.I'm not letting her close until she tells me the truth.Except the truth might destroy us.Because the secret she's been hiding all this time ... is almost unforgivable.And the second secret...It's a bombshell that'll change the life of every resident in Cross Creek.