He has everything this Christmas, but all he wants is the quiet ranch life he's losing... When Josh Tomlinson's Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery, the formerly tight-knit family is suddenly on edge. Seeking advice, Josh reluctantly contacts family friend and now attorney, Carly Garza. His business is serious, yet he can't believe Carly's morphed from a long-legged colt of a girl to a sophisticated woman. Besides, he knows the intelligent Carly has no interest in a quiet, rugged cowboy like him. Carly's crushed on Josh for years, and she plans to ask him out now that she's back in Last Stand. She's hoping he'll finally see her as someone other than his younger brother's middle school girlfriend. But when Josh needs advice on how to handle his family's lottery win, his client and billionaire statuses put him firmly out of reach. If only her heart could ignore the sparks that flare between them. They're already keeping the...

For the first time, his cowboy charms seem to backfire... With his Texas ranching family's lottery win, TC Tomlinson is finally able to build a ranch with alternative livestock. TC has a lot to prove, starting with his new ostrich herd, so when he catches a beauty scooping up an escaped baby bird, TC chases her down, assuming she wants to meet him for his money. When Hallie Armstrong sees the injured baby ostrich, she jumps into professional mode. A former vet tech, she's moved to Last Stand to work at her aunt's wildlife rescue and heal from an attack. She's skittish of the handsome cowboy, but when he starts to flirt, she decides two can play at this game—the rescue needs fundraising, and TC is an eligible bachelor. As they brainstorm ideas for a bachelor auction and work to solve the mystery of local sheep attacks, TC finds himself falling for the feisty cowgirl. But when he learns she's still in danger, his protective instincts...

She's ready to put on the performance of a lifetime. Cody Tomlinson and Mallory Moore have struck sparks off each other since high school theater, where she was sunny and talented while he was injured and angry. A decade later, Mallory is working to save Last Stand's movie theater and convert it into a performance space for live theater and music. Thanks to his family's lottery win, Cody has plenty of money to help. But Mallory's the only woman in town who doesn't want Cody's charity. It's bad enough that Cody is sexy as sin with his tough, scarred cowboy looks. Now he's rich and Mallory refuses to be another woman fighting for his attention. She won't accept a financial gift for her business, but she's not above a fair trade. Mallory offers a deal: Cody can invest in the theater if he volunteers on the renovation. Meanwhile, she'll play the part of his fiancée to ward off fortune hunters. But Mallory immediately realizes her mistake....

Finding a dead body changes a person. 22-year-old Audra Needham is back in her small New Mexico hometown. She just wants to fit in, work hard, and help her younger brother. Going for a walk in the woods with her former crush, Jay, seems like a harmless distraction. Until they stumble on a body. Jay, who has secrets of his own to protect, insists they walk away and keep quiet. But Audra can't simply forget what she's seen. The woman deserves to be found, and her story deserves to be told. More than one person isn't happy about Audra bringing a crime to life. The dead woman was murdered, and Audra could be next on the vengeful killer's list. She’ll have to stand up for herself in order to stand up for the murder victim. It’s a risk, and so is reaching out to the mysterious young man who works with deadly birds of prey. With her 12-year-old brother determined to play detective, and romance budding in the last place she expected, Audra learns that some risks are worth taking – no matter the danger, to her body or her heart. “Another action-packed suspense novel by Kris Bock, perhaps her best to-date. The author weaves an intriguing tale with appealing characters. Watching Audra, the main character, evolve into an emotionally-mature and independent young woman is gratifying.” Ellen Rippel Ordinary women. Extraordinary adventures. Kris Bock writes novels of suspense and romance involving outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. Counterfeits starts a new series about art theft, Whispers in the Dark has archaeology and intrigue among ancient ruins, What We Found features a young woman who stumbles on a murder victim, and Rattled follows a treasure hunt in the New Mexico desert. To learn more about her latest work, visit www.krisbock.com. Reader feedback on Kris Bock romantic suspense novels: “This book kept me turning pages until the end. The plot was full of twists and turns, always keeping the reader rooting for the heroine. Excellent read!” “The story has it all - action, romance, danger, intrigue, lost treasure, not to mention a sizzling relationship....” “The action never stopped .... It was adventure and romance at its best.” “I couldn’t put this book down. You’ll love it.”About the AuthorKris Bock writes action-packed romantic suspense involving outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. . Counterfeits starts a new series about stolen Rembrandt paintings that may be hidden in a small New Mexico art camp. Whispers in the Dark features archaeology and intrigue among ancient Southwest ruins. Rattled follows the hunt for a long-lost treasure in the New Mexico desert. Read excerpts at www.krisbock.com or visit her Amazon page. Ms. Bock also writes for young people under the name Chris Eboch. The Eyes of Pharaoh is an action-packed mystery set in ancient Egypt. The Genie's Gift is an Arabian Nights-inspired fantasy adventure. In The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan girl in ninth-century Guatemala rebels against the High Priest who sacrifices anyone challenging his power. The Haunted series follows a brother and sister who travel with their parents’ ghost hunter TV show and try to help the ghosts while keeping their activities secret from meddling grownups.

Best friends Erin and Camie head for the New Mexico desert to search for a secret cave and a long-lost treasure. They’re not the only ones interested in the treasure, however, and they’ll face dangers from wild animals, wilder humans, and the wilderness itself. Fortunately Erin and Camie have help, in the form of one sexy helicopter pilot and a surprising orange cat.