Tracy Broemmer

A no-nonsense marketing guru A broken former bull riding champ One night to blow off some steam Will Christmas magic in Kissing Springs make it more? Champion bull rider and horse enthusiast Taj Bailey has a drawer full of awards to show for his extraordinary accomplishments, but not a whole lot of money in his bank account. Now, his ex-wife wants to move to California and take his daughters with her. He needs money to hire a lawyer. A lot of it. And fast. When he hears of a job that pays an unbelievable amount of money to dress up as Santa Claus, he jumps at the chance. He just wishes he'd known that his first assignment on this new job was to take off his clothes. Summer Lockland needs a break. From her job. From her interfering relatives. From her good-girl reputation. Life is kind of quiet in her small town and living with her parents again is tedious at best. So when her cousin's bachelorette party invitation arrives, she packs her bags and heads to Kissing Springs determined to enjoy a little Christmas cheer. But when a hunky, half-naked Santa wearing not much more than his boots sets his sights on her, she decides Christmas cheer isn't the only thing she plans to enjoy. What was supposed to be one hot night quickly becomes something hotter than Taj can handle. Can Summer lasso his heart with a little Kissing Springs magic?

Mal just wants a fun night out. His buddy's getting married, so the guys should be hanging at a strip club, right? Nope. Aria wants to do a couple's night out. What happened to the traditional bachelor party? What happened to Mal's best friend? Mal's plans don't include ever committing to one woman-far too many fun, sexy women out there to settle down Until Everleigh captures his attention on the dance floor...and drags him outside for a fun little break in the action. And then happens to be the new barista his mom hired at her coffee house. What happens when they come face to face the morning after what was supposed to be a fun one-night fling?

End In Flames releases 5/17/22. Everyone Deserves a Hero. 11 Authors have teamed together to bring you these heart-stopping, swoon worthy, hero romance stories that will leave you breathless. This collection of books are stand-alone stories that will leave you wanting more. This Hero Romance Collection is dedicated to the extraordinary men and women who put their lives on the line for the ordinary people of this great nation. In recognition of their faithful service, each of the participating authors made a donation to Tunnels to Towers, a non-profit organization, upon joining this Hero Romance Collection. This collection includes stories by: USA Today Bestselling Authors Lux Miller & LC TaylorUSA Today Bestselling Authors LC Taylor & Allie RoseUSA Today Bestselling Author Lark AndersonUSA Today Bestselling Author Amy StephensUSA Today Bestselling Author Ashley ZakrzewskiAward Winning Author E.M. ShueYD La MarTracy BroemmerMary MoranoSamantha ConelyThese stand-a-lone stories will leave you breathless and wanting more. A Hero Romance Collection End In Flames Blurb: Seasoned firefighter Ben Sager didn't plan on being divorced and alone at his age, sharing custody of his little girl with his ex-wife. But losing his partner in a housefire last year left him jaded, bitter, and more interested in the kind of healing a brown bottle offers than the love of his wife and daughter. Carlie Beringer landed a dream job with a travel agency right out of college. Confident and carefree, she believes whole-heartedly in soul mates and true love. Carlie lives every day to its fullest and sees the good in everyone she meets. Even Ben. When Carlie's SUV is hit head on by a distracted driver, Ben's rescue truck is the first on the scene. Pinned in her car, in and out of consciousness, Carlie relies on Ben's intense blue-eyed gaze to deliver her from her pain and the terror that threatens to overwhelm her. Ben can't get the girl from the accident out of his head. Against his better judgment, he finds himself taken in by her hope and her smile. But when it becomes clear Carlie wants more than he's capable of giving her, Ben worries their relationship will crash and burn and end in flame.

Vanessa Mayne wants a baby, and she's set her sights on Parker Moore as the perfect male specimen to father her child. Determined to get Parker to say yes, Vanessa offers him money and no-strings-attached sex. What guy would say no to that?Parker Moore might agree to Vanessa's crazy scheme, but it doesn't take long for him to have second thoughts. He might not be ready to settle down, but he's more interested in becoming a dad, not a father.The longer they're together, the more determined Parker is to show Vanessa that hookin' up is more about the heart than having a baby.

Fiercely independent, Journey Ryan doesn't want to be tied down. She likes her life just the way it is, so she's not looking for love when she plans to spend a holiday weekend at a bed and breakfast with friends. Dalton McKenzie's used to being every girl's second choice. Good-natured and nurturing, he's a caretaker and protector but never serious relationship material. He never expected a holiday weekend to turn into anything more than a good time with friends. When sparks fly between Journey and Dalton, is it just a holiday hookup or will they hold on for something more?

If there's anything Nic Collier likes less than decorating for Christmas, it's being called out on local TV news to do just that. When anchorwoman Hailey Gerritsen challenges her to participate in the Christmas decorating contest sponsored by her own news station, Nic has no choice but to play along.Enter Scott Woodrow, news cameraman, owner of a smokin' hot body, and all-around nice guy. When Scott shows up to help Nic with her Christmas lights, she assumes none other than Hailey Gerritsen put him up to it.But as the two of them work side-by-side to finish the decorating, Nic finds herself drawn to Scott and actually enjoying the decorating project and the holiday season. Will Nic's newfound holiday cheer last through the season, or will ghosts from her past ruin yet another holiday?

He'll get your head. He'll steal your brain. He'll roast your body on Samhain. He'll suck your blood and drain you dry. He'll drink your terror when you cry. He'll cast your soul to hell to brand, and you'll belong to the devy man.

Cait Pendleton might be the forgetful one in her group of friends, but she knows she remembered everything for her cross-country flight to Sonoma County for her best friend's wedding. In fact, she packed everything but a date, thanks to the boyfriend who dumped her the night before she left.Annoyed, more than hurt, Cait fibs to her best friends and prepares herself for a weekend of girlfriends, feeling like a third wheel, and pity dances with well-meaning relatives of the bride and groom.Tired of trying to recreate old memories and constant bickering among his friends, Isaac Stratton thinks he should have sat this vacation out. Adding in the fact that his closest friend now has a girlfriend only makes this trip to Sonoma County that much worse.But sparks fly when Cait and Isaac cross paths on Sonoma Square. The encounter lasts less than ten minutes, but both of them walk away intrigued and attracted to each other. Too bad they didn't even exchange names and numbers. When the two strangers bump into each other at Divine Vineyards again later that same day, it seems like fate. And if Isaac is single, what's the harm in Cait asking him to be her plus one for the wedding?

One choice. One tragedy. Everything changes. When a teen's suicide rocks their small community, Teel Alexander finds herself consumed with worry over her daughter Keegan's unraveling behavior. Once bright and self-assured, Keegan is now withdrawn, secretive-and hiding something devastating. As the police get involved, Teel uncovers a side of her daughter she never imagined. Bullying. Betrayal. Guilt. Could Keegan really be part of what drove her friend to such a tragic end? Teel is left to face the most terrifying question a mother can ask: What if your child was to blame? Perfect for fans of raw, emotional fiction, this gripping novel dives deep into the complexities of teen mental health, family bonds, and the price of fitting in.

Makenna Hodges has it all: kids young enough to make Christmas fun, an extensive collection of Christmas music, and a love-hate relationship with the holidays.Angie Edwards hates her son's Christmas programs, envies Makenna's bubbly Christmas spirit, and still grieves the loss of her mom two years after her death.Lisa Fairchild wants what her friends have, but she recognizes that the possibility of having her own family-a husband and children-grows less likely as the years go by. Single and a little bit in love with Jamie-who has his own family-she believes she might have found her Mr. Right. Her other Mr. Right.Jamie Maczum manages to sabotage every romantic relationship his friend Lisa ever has. After all, his friendship with Lisa will change drastically if she finds the kind of love he has with his wife, Brooke.Brooke Maczum-friend-in-law-is tired of all of them walking on eggshells around her marriage and Lisa. Brooke trusts her husband. He might be a little in love with Lisa, but she knows there's nothing going on between them. But what if she forces the issue?Five friends navigate another Christmas together, all searching for the magic of Christmas that we seem to outgrow with childhood.

A nannying position might be just the thing for Jill-of-all-trades Mercedes Ingalls, especially if it frees up some of her weekends. But after just one day at the Moore's house, Mercedes realizes being a nanny is much more than a job. She's head over heels for Maisy and Eli. And the dad's pretty easy on the eyes... Nanny rule number one: Love the kids, not the dad. Single dad Nick Moore needs help with his kids now that his old babysitter is unavailable. With school starting soon, his ex-wife apparently allergic to motherhood, and his own crazy hours at work, he's desperate enough to hire the first girl he interviews. And not just because she's pretty... Dad rule number one: Do not entertain inappropriate thoughts about the nanny.

In the year 2000, Rae Warner is an up-and-coming attorney, with a pretty quiet social life. She's been out on a couple of lukewarm dates with a new guy, and she's (not terribly) excited about where it might go. So when she stumbles into what she thinks is Barney's Tavern in 2000 to grab a quick bite to eat and a cold drink on the way to a meeting and collides with blond, muscle-bound Chip Andrews and realizes she is actually in the Hi Hat Tavern in 1980, she fantasizes about never going home. What's wrong with staying in 1980? Everything, of course Her life is in 2000. Her big brother (who's most likely responsible for sending her back twenty years in time, ) her career, and her home are in 2000. However, as long as she's here, and blond, muscle-bound Chip wants to flirt with her, it won't hurt to flirt back, will it? Rae soon realizes she's not very good at casual flirting, and the more time she and Chip spend together, the more she likes him. Not just his blond, muscle-bound good looks, but his smile and the fact that he likes to dance and he likes pina coladas and the way he makes her laugh... What would it hurt to stay in 1980? Rae finds it harder and harder to remember why she needs to get back to her life, to 2000. She might be in love with Chip Andrews, so maybe she could just stay in his time and find happiness with him. Except, suddenly, she finds herself back on Broadway standing outside Barney's Tavern...in the year 2000. Instead of being happy to be home, Rae is desperate to get back to 1980 for just one last kiss...So, how does she convince her brother that she really did jump from 2000 to 1980 and back to 2000 and how in the world can she get back to Chip, if only to say goodbye?This is the SAME story as the previous version with a new cover, a few formatting fixes, and a new ISBN number.