Vargas Ranch Series Box Set Books 1-3

Vargas Ranch Series Box Set Books 1-3
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2024-06-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1960217410

Love is in the air at the Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort near Wickenburg, Arizona. The Vargas family lives and breathes their family motto: We do not deviate from the Lord’s plan. Five brawny brothers keep the ranch and resort running while life lassos their hearts in this epic contemporary Christian cowboy romance series. Falling for a Real Cowboy (Book 1) She’s trying to resurrect her career. He’s sworn off women. Will this city-meets-country duo find love where they least expect it? Honeymoon with a Real Cowboy (bonus novella) Happily ever after wasn’t as easy as they thought. As they head to Hawaii for their postponed honeymoon, will Dalton and River mend the cracks in their marriage? Falling for a Shy Cowboy (Book 2) She’s a single mom with a disabled son. He’s been in love with her since high school. Will this shy cowboy finally win her heart? Falling for a Bossy Cowboy (Book 3) She’s famous and nearing the end of her career. He’s blunt, bossy, and downright annoying. Will these two find the perfect balance between truth and love?

Desert Manna

Desert Manna
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 727
Release: 2023-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1960217046

Three different couples find God's provision, manna, in the Arizona desert. Set in Prescott, Arizona Territory from 1871-1873. Beauty for Ashes After Perry Quinn loses everything, he must start over, relying on the charity of his friends and the beautiful single mother Rebecca Elliot. He finds her companionship helps heal his broken heart. A second chances, starting over romance. Joy for Mourning Grace Talbert loves helping others and struggles to find her purpose apart from the many suitors her father thrusts upon her. When the handsome, older Joshua Harrison returns to Prescott to raise his daughter, sparks fly. A trapped together age gap romance. Oaks of Justice Attorney Melissa (Mel) Larson longs to make her mark on the world. When her life is in danger, she returns home to Prescott and is pitted against the handsome District Attorney, Alex Glassman. When they face off in the courtroom, Mel’s low blow may have backfired. An enemies to sweethearts romance.

Colter Sons Series

Colter Sons Series
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 1157
Release: 2023-09-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1960217089

Family secrets… …secret identities …blind ambition …all threaten to tear this family apart. Will adversity bring them closer together? Or will family dynamics scatter them as these five brothers move into manhood? Will the women they meet soften their hearts? Or will the ranch and family be destroyed? You’ll love this Christian historical romance series because of the big family drama, sweet romance, and rich railroad history set in the Arizona Territory (1887-1906). Pick up this epic western saga to see if they remain Colter strong or if the family is torn apart.

Prescott Pioneers: The Complete Series (4 book box set) A Christian Historical Western Cowboy Romance Series

Prescott Pioneers: The Complete Series (4 book box set) A Christian Historical Western Cowboy Romance Series
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 1811
Release: 2014-01-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0985586214

The Prescott Pioneers Series is set in the Arizona Territory in the mid-1860s. The series follows the lives of the Andersons, Colters, and Larsons as they make the journey west to a wild new territory. Will the cost be worth it? What heartaches are in store? Will their dreams be everything they hoped? A Dream Unfolding (Book 1) Hannah Anderson and her husband head to the West in the hopes of starting over. The journey is difficult and costs more than either expected. Will Colter is forced to leave the ranch he has called home for nearly thirty years. The cattle drive west challenges him and his men—threatening their very lives. A Heart Renewed (Book 2) Julia Colter rebels against her old brother’s poor choices of suitors. When her rebellion against her brother puts her life at risk, she turns to her friend for help. Adam Larson longs to train horses and plans to head west to the Arizona Territory to see his dreams fulfilled. When Julia shows up on his doorstep in the middle of the night, he agrees to help her flee. The decision changes both of their lives forever. A Life Restored (Book 3) Social butterfly, Caroline Larson, longs for adventure. Stranded in the Arizona desert, far from her final destination, she must rely on a stranger who gets under her skin. Thomas Anderson has always struggled with making good decisions. Dealing with the ghosts of his past threatens to overshadow his future—until he meets a woman needing his help. Sparks fly as she grates on his nerves. A Hope Revealed (Book 4) Life turned out differently than Mary Colter expected. With her abusive husband either missing or dead, and the ranch gone, she is left to raise her two children on her own. She decides to head west to start over. Warren Cahill is confronted with one problem after another in his new role as foreman of Colter Ranch. Missing cattle and hot-headed cowhands take most of his attention. When Mary arrives at the ranch, tensions rise and he finds himself in the middle of it. Excerpt from Hidden Prospects Includes an excerpt from the sequel to the Prescott Pioneers Series.

The Air I Breathe

The Air I Breathe
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1960217038

One moment of weakness… …destroyed everything. She upended her life and must start over. Will she find her footing again in this new town? He has too much on his plate—no room for romance. Starting over in a new city triggers Kelly’s panic attacks. When she reaches out for help, Matt rescues her. They are drawn to each other. One night changes everything. Will she repeat the sins of her past? Will his guilt destroy his faith? Can they both learn to forgive before it’s too late? What will they sacrifice to make things right? You’ll enjoy this contemporary Christian romance because of the strong friendships and hope for redemption. Join Matt and Kelly in this second chances, starting over, single mom romance.

The Heart I Rescue: An Enemies to Sweethearts Christian Romance

The Heart I Rescue: An Enemies to Sweethearts Christian Romance
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2013-12-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1960217119

She lost everyone… …her heartache keeps her distant. Reunited with a bully from her past. He had a crush on her in high school. Now they must work together on a new cutting-edge flight control system using her programming skills and his piloting experience. Can she let go of her resentment to see the man he has become? As Niki throws herself full tilt into the project, she heads for burn out. Kyle sees his opportunity to get on her good side. Is rescuing her the key to winning her heart? You’ll love this contemporary Christian romance because of the witty banter and hope for second chances. Join Niki and Kyle in this sweet enemies-to-sweethearts romance. Previously released under the title "Nickels".

The Restless Wrangler

The Restless Wrangler
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2023-03-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Prodigal Son, Surprise Baby Christian Historical Cowboy Romance. Compelling love story full of heartache and redemption set in Ash Fork, Arizona Territory in 1893-1894. Preston Colter felt like he was the forgotten son. Years of drinking and drifting finally catch up to him. When a near-death experience recharts the course of his life, he finds himself face-to-face with an old flame. Will he prove he is a new and different man, or will he fall back into his old destructive ways? Years ago, Hetty Clark made one bad choice to follow her attraction to a man she loved which led to the birth of her son out of wedlock. After she inherits her father’s ranch, an older man offers her security for her son’s future if she marries him. When the man from her past shows up on her doorstep, she is faced with a difficult decision. Will she choose a loveless proposal to secure her son’s future? Or will she risk her heart on a man she doesn’t believe has really changed?

Falling for a Real Cowboy

Falling for a Real Cowboy
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2023-11-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1960217062

She’s trying to resurrect her career. He’s sworn off women. Will this city-meets-country duo find love where they least expect it? Dalton J. Vargas the fourth has sworn off love. Women are just a distraction that keep him from running his family’s multi-million-dollar guest ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona. After his father announces an early retirement, the full burden of the ranch rests on his shoulders. When a city-slicker romance author stays at the ranch, Dalton’s perfect world turns to chaos. River Sloane’s last workplace romance novel flopped—big time. Now her publisher wants her to write a modern-day cowboy romance, which she has resisted for years. When her publisher sends her to a dude ranch in the middle of nowhere Arizona, she must learn about cowboys and ranching to get her career back on track. One hunky cowboy stirs her heart and unexpectedly becomes her muse. Will she let herself fall in love with the real cowboy or will she return to the life she left behind? Will Dalton open his heart to a new, lasting love? Praise for Falling for a Real Cowboy “Deliciously romantic! After reading Falling for a Real Cowboy, I wanted to book a casita on Vargas Ranch for a month. The Arizona setting came to life, and I had all the feels while watching River and Dalton fall in love. A terrific start to a memorable series.” –Jill Kemerer, Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author

Falling for a Bossy Cowboy

Falling for a Bossy Cowboy
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2024-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1960217151

She’s famous and nearing the end of her career. He’s blunt, bossy, and downright annoying. Will these two find the perfect balance between truth and love? Sports fanatic Derin Vargas steps down from his position as foreman of Vargas Ranch to run the family’s new sports complex. Uncomfortable in his new role, he compensates by being bossy. When a famous pro-tennis player stays at the resort to rehab after surgery, Derin points out her shortcomings no one else will. Pro-tennis player Madison Moore heads to a remote sports complex on Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort to finish rehabbing after shoulder surgery. As she fears the death of her pro career, the bossy cowboy manager gets under her skin. Will Derin soften his rough edges to win over the beautiful tennis player? Will Madison listen to the hard truth about her future while opening her heart to love?

The Resilient Bride

The Resilient Bride
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2023-04-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Childhood Crush, Single Mother Christian Historical Western Romance. Sweet romance about overcoming tragedy and finding new love. Set in 1906 in Prescott, Arizona Territory. After three attempts at love that left her heartbroken and alone, Violet (Colter) Gamble has given up on love. As a single mother and widow with a toddler son, she opens a pie shop at the train station in Prescott to feed weary travelers. When a familiar face from her distant past shows up at her shop, she must decide if she will give love a fourth try. Widower Zayne Harrison returns home with his infant daughter so his mother can help raise her. When he arrives in Prescott, he stops for some of Vi’s famous pie, only to discover the proprietress is none other than his childhood crush. Will his crush develop into a lasting love? Will she open her heart again after so much loss?