Taylor Benson packs up and moves following her assault trial, leaving the gossip and sly looks she’d endured in her hometown behind. Eight months pregnant, she wants peace and quiet and a safe place to stay while she waits for the birth of her baby. Moving in with her Aunt Shannon on her rundown ranch outside of Horsehead Texas seems like the perfect answer.

Colt Meadows, an outgoing cowboy and local rancher, meets Taylor in the grocery store, sensing her sadness and even her fear. He finds out where she’s staying and realizes that she and her aunt live on the old decrepit Ardent Homestead alone. He decides to offer his assistance. Taylor, hesitant at first, soon becomes accustomed to his presence and appreciative of his help on the countless repairs the old ranch house needs. Colt knows that Taylor has been through some kind of hell. He doesn’t know what, but her demeanor says that it’s bad. So, he decides from the beginning that he will be her friend and no more.

When Taylor’s water breaks, Colt speeds her to the hospital in his truck. Taylor asks Colt to stay with her for the delivery and the experience bonds them in a deeply emotional way.

Weeks later, when danger suddenly finds Taylor, Colt puts himself between her and the men that threaten her.

Can Colt beat the odds and keep Taylor safe? Will Taylor open her heart and let Colt in? Find out in this deeply moving romantic suspense novel of the new West.

Dane Weller, world champion steer wrestler, is disgusted with his long days of recovery from a fractured arm and three broken ribs and heads for the historic Purple Cow bar in his hometown of Horsehead, Texas.

Alexis Snowden has a not-so-well-kept secret. Her parents died leaving her family ranch deep in debt and the bank has already said that when the note comes due, they won’t refinance. Desperate for a solution, she puts her extensive skill at poker to bear on the problem evenings at the Purple Cow bar.

Intrigued by the beautiful rancher and her skill at cards, Dane sits in on her nightly games, soon realizing from the gossip around town that there’s a desperate reason for her gambling. He’s determined to find a way to help.

When he proposes a bet with a large envelope stuffed with cash, Alexis is intrigued, until she finds that her end of the deal is for something entirely different, something she desperately doesn’t want to do.

Will Alexis choose to play for the cash and consequences be damned? Find out in The Cowboy’s Lucky Lady.

If you like handsome cowboys and the courageous women they love, then Janalyn Knight’s spicy romance books are for you!