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Wolf shifter Cole Masterson has been waiting impatiently for his future to arrive. The prophecy declared at his birth seems like pure gibberish, but he's still spent the past 33 years trying to prepare for whatever's coming. When his mate finally arrives, her appearance - on a skidoo stolen from him, no less - triggers a cascade of events he's not sure he's ready for.

Three stand alone contemporary western romance novels in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series Six Pack Ranch from Vivian Arend.

Meet Evan Stone. Laid-back, in-control alpha of the Takhini Wolves. Life's not perfect, but he's got a good handle on his world. At least he did - until the night he ends up in jail, soaking wet and wondering what the hell just happened. The "what" is Amy Ryba, a vengeful female who's decided it's long past time to make Evan pay for his sins. Amy has spent years tracking him down and the last nine months working in secret to destroy him. She's ready for anything - except discovering the shifter she hates is her mate.

The complete trilogy of contemporary western romance novels in the Colemans of Heart Falls series from New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.

Rancher Caleb Stone needs a full-time, live-in nanny to help with his two little girls. And while sparks fly between him and impulsive, determined, tempting Tamara Coleman—she can’t risk her position, and he doesn’t dare risk his heart. Can they fight their way past fear and find a way to forever?

From New York Times best-selling author Vivian Arend, books one to four in the Takhini Shifters series: Copper King, Laird Wolf, A Lady's Heart, and Wild Prince.

In their mid-40s when they first met, widow Sonora Fallen and vows-to-stay-single rancher Ashton Stewart both felt a spark but agreed being friends was more important than becoming lovers. For many years, that decision held firm, and other than one time, their grumbly-in-public, friends-in-private arrangement has stuck. Now 16 years later, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future seem determined to change these friends to lovers to...something else? All of Heart Falls is watching, suspicions on the rise as Sonora and Ashton’s secret slips into view.

Paige's two Australian lovers, Trent and Mason, have fulfilled her every fantasy over the past 11 months. A vacation on the exotic Bandicoot Cove Island resort will be a fitting end for what was supposed to be their no-strings-attached relationship. And she has to end it, because she's broken the rules and fallen in love with both of her men. It's better to leave them both than be forced to choose.

The out-of-the-blue opportunity to take over a wilderness eco-lodge in the Jasper wilderness is the fresh start Cassidy Rundle and her friends have been looking for. Except the roof of the grand Timberwolf Lodge needs fixing, the rental cottages need to be overhauled, and the seemingly incompetent caretaker who comes with the place is sexy enough to make Cassidy’s brain stutter. Still, she’s determined to ignore all distractions and make this work.

Rafe and Laurel were friends in grade school, but went their separate ways after high school. Now that Laurel is back in town, their time has finally come to try again.

Jesse Coleman swore he’d never come back. Leaving the ranch—and the guilt that came with it—was the only way he knew how to breathe. But one whiskey-fueled night with a beautiful stranger changes everything. Darilyn Hayes burns bright, laughs louder, and makes him forget the past…then disappears. Four weeks later, Dare discovers her wild night left her with more than memories. She’s pregnant—and her mystery cowboy is nowhere to be found. Independent to the bone, she’s ready to raise her baby on her own.

Gage Jenick has loved Katy Thompson for years—from the sidelines, from the shadows, from the moment she stopped being his best friend’s kid sister and started being the woman who stole his every thought. When she finally ends things with her ex, Gage can’t hold back any longer. One night. One chance to show her what she’s always meant to him before a job takes him far from home. But fate has other plans.

Travis Coleman’s done with being broken. Losing the two people he trusted most taught him one thing—don’t let anyone close enough to hurt you again. But when his past shows up in a pair of hauntingly familiar eyes, he realizes moving on isn’t as simple as he thought. Ashley Sims never forgot the cowboy who once made her feel alive. Coming home means risking her heart all over again, but Travis is worth the danger—if he’ll let her in. Cassidy Jones walked away to protect them both. Seeing Travis again—with the woman who might finally heal him—reignites every forbidden want he’s buried deep.

Lee Coleman isn’t looking for another heartbreak. Eight months ago, he fell for a woman who chose someone else, and he’s spent every day since trying to forget her. When a blizzard forces him to take shelter in a remote mountain cabin, the last thing he expects is a second chance—with the one who got away. Rachel Malone’s done with love. After catching her ex cheating, she’s promised herself no more hearts, no more hopes—just freedom. But being snowed in with a rugged cowboy who knows how to make her laugh again? That’s a temptation she can’t resist.

Cowboy Alex Thorne was a pain in quiet Yvette Wright’s side for years, but when he suddenly left Heart Falls, she missed his smart mouth and sexy smile. Now he’s back with a Christmas gift she can’t resist. A homemade advent calendar fashioned from an antique desk, each locked drawer full of teasing reasons why they belong together.

Do what’s right, no matter what, is a lesson Charity Gruzing learned from her beloved grandma and older sister. Which means although her appreciation for her friend Dustin Stone is high, she knows he’s not for her. She’s barely making ends meet, he’s one of the Heart Falls elite. She works in the Silver Stone office, he’s one of the ranch owners. Friends is the only option.

Walker “Dynamite” Stone was still reeling from his parent’s unexpected death when Ivy left. He let her go, throwing himself into work on the Silver Stone ranch and dangerous living on the rodeo circuit. But lately, Walker’s adrenaline junkie ways have crashed - he’s having panic attacks. Potentially devastating to his budding music career, they’re a deadly handicap when shooting for eight seconds aboard an angry bull. He needs to learn to face his fears to save the family fortunes. If he succeeds, this time, Walker will be the one to leave Heart Falls, and Ivy, behind.

All Bradley Ford wants this holiday season is a date or three with sweet Hanna Lane. He’s the new fire chief, recently returned to Heart Falls to help his father after an accident. And while he wasn’t expecting to find someone like Hanna so soon, Brad’s certain that Hanna and her adorable daughter, Crissy, are perfect for him and his plans to settle down. Hanna’s been taking care of herself since she became a single mom at 16. The only pure, honest love she trusts is her little girl’s, but for the first time in eight years, her libido flares to life.

Two siblings. Two unforgettable love stories. One small town full of heat, heart, and happily-ever-afters. From New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend, dive into the first two standalone romances in the Thompson & Sons series—where loyal men and fearless women find love that's worth holding on to.

Inspired by their stepfather’s legacy of paying it forward, Aiden Skye and his brothers bought Heart Falls Animal Rescue with a hidden agenda. More than a shelter for animals, it’ll be a refuge—a secret haven for people needing a place to hide and rebuild their lives. Aiden is determined to make High Water a success.