Carolyn Brown

In a modern love story between two strangers, New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings small town Texas to life with inimitable sass:A young woman with a talent for troubleAn unplanned elopement leads to forever loveIrresistible attraction and sizzling chemistryCharacters that jump off the pageHurting hearts are healedAuthentic Southern voice and settingCassie O'Malley is on the run. In a few months her inheritance will kick in. Until then, she just needs a job and a place to stay under the radar. But when Cassie gets off the bus in north Texas and runs smack into the town sheriff, she quickly does the first thing she can think of—approach the handsome stranger on the street and pretend to be a couple. Luckily, the sheriff believes it and the man surprisingly plays along—all the way up to the courthouse, where the officer insists he marry them himself. Wondering how she got herself into this mess, Cassie can't believe her plan got so far out of hand. Her new husband Ted assures her that his Uncle Ash, a lawyer, will get the whole thing straightened out with no problem. Cassie would only be a bride for a day, and then she could go on her way. But as his family welcomes her with full hearts, she begins to wonder if she'll be able to say goodbye to the first loving family she's known in her life. Not to mention a man like Ted. Praise for Carolyn Brown:"A delightful journey of hope and healing."—Woman's World for The Empty Nesters"Brown will warm your heart, and bring you characters so real, you'll swear they're flesh and bone…A 5 Star Comfort Read!"—Love Romance Passion"Sizzling hot and absolutely delectable."—Romance Junkies for One Hot Cowboy Wedding

No one writes sassy Southern charm like New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown:Join lively characters in quirky small town TexasFeisty women trade in their heels for cowboy bootsPlus a fiery fling to make you meltPearl Richland left home as soon as she could and never thought she'd look back. And she didn't, until she lost her job at the bank and had to fall back on the only thing left to her name: the motel her great-aunt Pearlita left to her. But with a winter storm coming and some suspicious activity around town, Pearl hunkers down in the motel with the only guest passing through town, a man named Will Marshall. Luckily, he's a welcome distraction as the long cold days quickly turn to hot nights…Previously published as Red's Hot Cowboy. Praise for Carolyn Brown:"Fans of beloved Southern films like Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes will flip for this charming small-town tale."—Woman's World for The Sister's Café"Peopled with quirky characters and full of sassy fun."—BookPage for Love Drunk Cowboy

The bestselling Queen of Cowboy Romance delivers a heartwarming novel where a doctor and veterinarian get a second chance at true love when a storm traps them together. After traveling the world, Dr. Cody Ryan has finally come home to his foster family's ranch in Honey Grove, Texas. But all his time in Doctors Without Borders couldn't have prepared him for the sudden blizzard that forces him to take shelter in an old barn-or for the shock of watching Stephanie O'Dell yank open that same barn door minutes later. He's barely seen the gorgeous veterinarian since he returned, so why is she icier than the wind outside? Stephanie-better known as Dr. Stevie around Sunflower Ranch-has been treating the cattle there for years...and not one of them is as bullheaded as Cody. He's completely forgotten how he broke her heart, back when she was a teenager smitten by his easy charm and sharp wit. But as the blizzard rages on, trapping Cody and Stevie together, it's clear that the fire they've built to keep warm isn't the only source of sparks in that barn. Once the storm passes, will Stevie and Cody discover that they've fallen in love ...and will either of them ever admit it?

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s heartwarming novel about old rivalries, young love, and a lemon meringue pie to die for. In Bonnet, Texas, Liddy Latham, the queen of funeral dinners, keeps a southern comfort-food tradition alive—until fancy-schmancy Matilda Monroe moves back to town. She wants room at the table for her own style of consolation and closure: healthy, modern, and vegan. But this is about more than fried chicken versus tofu turkey. Matilda’s return is also stirring up their volatile, unresolved history. And just when they thought it couldn’t get more personal… Matilda’s son, Nick, and Liddy’s niece, Amelia, have met and the sparks are flying. For Matilda and Liddy, their precious kin’s romance is their worst nightmare. Now, it’s all Nick and Amelia can do to survive a family feud that has the whole town talking. The battle for the funeral dinner crown is on. As two strong-willed women wrestle for control, making peace with the past may be the only way to serve the star-crossed lovers a happy ending.

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Southern twang and inimitable sass shine through in this romantic second chance story. Their differences drove them apart...but fate is giving them one more chance. Six years ago, one fight ended it all… And now Tracey Walker has bittersweet memories and a secret that she keeps close to her heart. A fresh start in a new town is just what she and her five year-old son need to move on from the past. But when she discovers her old flame lives a few doors down from her, she's confronted with the urge to tell him everything. Perfect for fans of:Sweet and sexy, emotional love storiesFresh starts and second chancesA Southern small-town summer setting come to lifeCharacters that jump off the pagePraise for Carolyn Brown:"A delightful journey of hope and healing."—Woman's World for The Empty Nesters"Carolyn Brown is one of my go-to authors when I want a feel-good story that will make me smile."—Fresh Fiction for Cowboy Strong"Brown will warm your heart, and bring you characters so real, you'll swear they're flesh and bone." —Love Romance Passion

A long-standing feud, an unlikely love story, and New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Texas twang make for a lively Christmas romance at the ranch! Perfect for fans looking for their next Christmas classic:Romance between old friendsLots of hot cowboy lovin'Characters that jump off the pageWacky, small-town neighborsAuthentic Southern voice and inimitable sassOut of the army and looking for some peace and quiet this Christmas, former sniper Finn O'Donnell heads to the sleepy town of Burnt Boot, Texas. But Finn hasn't spent even one night at his new ranch when an army SUV pulls into the driveway and a familiar figure steps out. Finn doesn't want to revisit the past, but he owes Callie Brewster his life… Whatever she needs, he will be there for her. Maybe it's the empty house, now full; maybe it's the holiday season. But despite the chaos, Finn and Callie have never felt more at home. Previously published as Cowboy Boots for Christmas. Praise for Carolyn Brown:"A delightful journey of hope and healing."—Woman's World for The Empty Nesters"One of my favorite authors!"—Romance Junkies"Carolyn Brown is one of my go-to authors when I want a feel-good story that will make me smile."—Fresh Fiction for Cowboy Strong

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Texas twang and inimitable sass shine through in this contemporary romance about winning a second chance with a long-lost love. He left her alone in the sand that nightAnd has regretted it ever sinceBut maybe he can mend itIf only she'll let himTime doesn't heal all wounds… Not when they are deep within the heart like Angela Conrad's. Ten years ago, Clancy Morgan broke her heart and even though she's made a successful life as a musician, she's never gotten over that pain. Angel didn't intend to ever go back home, but when she's invited to return to her hometown to play for the high school reunion dance, she agrees, knowing full well that if Clancy sees her up on that stage, he'll regret the day he ever said goodbye. Perfect for fans of:Second chance romancesSweet and sexy, emotional love storiesA secret surpriseA Southern small-town summer setting come to lifePraise for Carolyn Brown:"A delightful journey of hope and healing."—Woman's World for The Empty Nesters"One of my favorite authors!"—Romance Junkies"Carolyn Brown is one of my go-to authors when I want a feel-good story that will make me smile."—Fresh Fiction for Cowboy Strong

This book was inspired by the notes I have taken during prayer, fasting and times of listening to the word. These notes have kept me grounded when I wanted to give up. I would pull out my journals, read, cry and pray then lift up my head and declare, "I'm Coming Out Of This " All we have to do is fine-tune our hearing in the Holy Spirit. You will hear Jesus above the noise of empty noise makers. When we open our hearts to find Jesus we can be confident He will find us. Listen and pay close attention for God to speak to you. Carolyn Willmott Brown

A retired Air Force pilot gets a second chance to capture the heart of the woman who got away and the daughter he never knew he had in this launch to a new series from the bestselling Queen of Cowboy Romance. With back-to-back deployments, retired Air Force pilot Jesse Ryan hasn't been home much since he enlisted twenty years ago. Now he's headed back to Honey Grove, Texas to help take care of his aging foster parents and run their ranch. But when he gets home, he finds his parents' home healthcare nurse is Addison Hall, his high school sweetheart and the woman he still regrets leaving behind. He's not at all surprised that their chemistry is still sparking, but Jesse is shocked to learn Addie gave birth to a little girl about nine months after he left -- his little girl. Addie was devastated when Jesse left all those years ago. But just like anyone voted most likely to succeed in her senior class, she got through it and is proud of the daughter she raised and of her own career, especially since it allows her to care for the Ryans, who always felt like a second family. But with Jesse back home again, can Addie risk opening her heart for a second chance at love and the family that her daughter has always deserved?

A grandmother’s loving bequest changes three lives forever in a heartwarming novel about finding love, hope, and family by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown. An inheritance has reunited three estranged cousins. Their grandmother Lucy left Nessa, Flynn, and April her home nestled in the woods near Blossom, Texas, as well as a hope chest to be unlocked after they complete a special task. Together, they must hand-stitch a cherished quilt Lucy left unfinished. It meant everything to her. And now, to three people struggling with their own patchwork pasts… To Nessa, the house has always been an escape from her strict parents—a home away from home. Flynn has followed a profligate path into adulthood, never guessing it would lead him here. And the town of Blossom only stirs up a lifetime of disappointments for April. Lost and with nowhere to go, her last chance is helping fulfill Nanny Lucy’s final wish. Thread by healing thread, Nessa, Flynn, and April bond over the quilt and all it represents. As they discover the family they’ve been looking for in one another, they share more than memories. They share the hope of new beginnings.

It's a battle of the sexes like never before in this delightfully funny, escapist cowboy romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown! She's a self-made city girl... The last thing I expected out of my life was to be saddled with a watermelon farm deep in the Oklahoma countryside. I'm a city girl, through and through, and my stilettos are not meant for farming. The only solution is to sell the place before I'm stuck with a truckload of overripe watermelons, and I'm forced to set up a farm stand on the side of a dirt road. *Shudder.*But the minute I think I've got a way out, my drop-dead sexy new neighbor Rye O'Donnell shows up. Maybe there's time for a little cowboy love after all... He's a down-home rancher…Knowing my former neighbor Granny Lanier's property was going up for sale, I thought I might have a chance at my dream property. But then I met her granddaughter, Austin, and found myself knocked sideways by the sexy-as-hell, savvy businesswoman. Perhaps it's time to set aside my real estate ambitions and convince this gorgeous city slicker just how much fun a little fling on the farm can be. Includes a brand-new bonus novella!" A crazy fun read. Carolyn Brown's books give me that happy feeling…you know, that happy feeling that makes you want to sing."—Love Romance Passion"Fun, witty and easy to enjoy... you can't help but wish for your own piece of country life."—My Overstuffed Bookshelf"What an absolutely adorable story... This book will have you laughing so hard."—The Romance Studio"Peopled with quirky characters and full of sassy fun."—BookPage

The healing powers of art and friendship work together in this inspiring and heartwarming novel by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown. Ever since childhood, Emma Merrill and Sophia Mason were bound by a passion for painting. Like all young best friends, they promised to never lose touch. But the girls came from different worlds, and their paths diverged when Emma went to an elite college and Sophie worked her way through state school. After a decade they’ve reconnected, both in a time of need. Emma has been struggling with depression since her college years, and she’s lost herself under the suffocating influence of her controlling and manipulative mother. Sophie, under pressure to prepare for an upcoming gallery show, whisks the fragile Emma away to a small artists’ colony in south Texas. It’s a raw and beautiful landscape where wildflowers bloom—and perhaps Emma can bloom there, too. In the company of such nurturing and creative strangers—especially Josh Corlen, the openhearted manager of the commune—Emma allows herself to breathe again. For Sophie and Emma, it’s the perfect place for reflection and to finally share the secret burdens each has carried. Most of all it’s a chance to rediscover their true selves and to make good on the old promise that their friendship would last forever.

A headstrong woman discovers it’s never too late for change in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s spirited novel about lost hope and second chances. Substitute counselor for wayward teens isn’t how public-school teacher Jayden Bennett planned to spend her summer vacation. However reluctant, she’s hiking up her jeans and heading for remote Piney Wood Academy in north Texas. Two months. Seven days a week. Few amenities. And three troubled girls daring Jayden to make a difference. She understands what she’s up against. She has her own burdens to bear. Jayden’s not in it alone. The devoted elderly couple who run Piney Wood trusts in Jayden’s tough-love approach to get the job done. So does drill instructor Elijah Thomas, whose hardened boot-camp hide conceals a heart broken one too many times. Jayden is making it beat again. For both of them, falling in love is a risk. Because all summers must come to an end. But with each new sunrise on these rustic acres, Jayden discovers that Piney Wood is a last chance for her, too. And with so many lives in turnaround, a new beginning for everyone could be a dream come true.

This heartwarming romantic Christmas story from bestselling author Carolyn Brown shows that even the most unexpected situation can prove to be a true gift. Snowed in with an attractive stranger? Not what either of them expected for Christmas. Sage Presley's Western paintings are in big demand. She should be at her gallery's holiday show, but instead she races back to Palo Duro Canyon in a desperate effort to prevent her grandmother from selling her ranch. Even though she doesn't spend much time there these days, Sage can't imagine the rest of her life without those roots, not to mention the feeling of not having a place to come home for Christmas. Sage arrives at the ranch to find that Grand has gone off to visit her sister and Creed Riley in residence. Creed's a seasoned rancher, and he's ready to take over. The fact that he's so attractive only irritates Sage more. She's devastated, and to make things worse, she's now stuck at the ranch with a blizzard closing in, no electricity, and a stranger taking up space. Soon Sage finds the house filling up with stray animals fleeing the blizzard, and the handsome stranger turning out to be just the company she needed. It may not be how she pictured, but Christmas at home has never felt so right.(Originally published as Mistletoe Cowboy.)

A Christmas celebration that no one will ever forget... Sharlene Waverly is bound and determined to finally get going on that mystery novel she's been researching ever since the Year One, but she gets distracted by the Honky Tonk's previous barmaids' romance stories. She decides to put the mystery aside and write a romance novel so hot it'll melt the soles off a cowboy's best eel-skin boots, but then she gets distracted again. This time it's the hot hunky cowboy who's agreed to help her get the Honky Tonk spit-shined for the best Christmas celebration ever planned in two counties. And Sharlene begins to wonder if those tall tales she's been hearing about a little ol' beer joint with a surefire love charm might just be true after all... Also in the Honky Tonk Cowboys Series:I Love This Bar (Book 1)Hell, Yeah (Book 2)My Give a Damn's Busted (Book 3)Honky Tonk Christmas (Book 4)Praise for Honky Tonk Christmas:"The most difficult thing about reading a Brown book is putting it down."—Fresh Fiction"This book makes me believe in Christmas miracles and long slow kisses under the mistletoe."—The Romance Studio"If you want a story with a cast of characters you won't soon forget, then you need to read Honky Tonk Christmas."—The Long and Short of It Reviews, 4.5 Stars

A bittersweet reunion becomes a time for looking back and starting over in a heartwarming new novel from New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown. Miss Janie is at the end of a long and full life, but she has no intention of crossing that finish line until she’s found her girls… It’s been ten years since Teresa and Kayla shook off the dust of Birthright, Texas, went their separate ways, and never looked back. Apart from their foster mom, Miss Janie, they don’t have many fond memories of their hometown. Or of each other. Still, neither can forget the kind woman who opened her home and heart to two teenagers in need. When a private investigator—who just happens to be Miss Janie’s handsome nephew—tracks them both down and tells them Miss Janie is dying, Teresa and Kayla know deep down that they’ve got to be there for her as she had been there for them. With Teresa and Kayla together again under the same roof, old tensions may flare, but with Miss Janie’s help, they might rediscover that home is the perfect place for new beginnings.

A rugged Texas cowboy and the girl next door find a fake engagement feeling all too real in this conclusion to the USA Today bestselling Longhorn Canyon series. Alana Carey can out-rope, out-ride, and challenge even the best Texas cowboy. Working on her father's ranch for most of her life has made her tough as nails, but she does have one soft spot -- and his name is Paxton Callahan. With Pax back in town, Alana's old feelings have returned with a vengeance. But she barely has time to process her attraction for the hunky cowboy before her father falls ill and presents her with an ultimatum. Alana's father wants her married and settled before he passes away, and she isn't about to break a dying man's heart. Paxton Callahan has been in love with Alana since...forever, and he's finally ready to stop running from his feelings. It's been ten years since he's seen the sexy cowgirl, and now that he's living next door, the electricity between them is about to set the whole Texas panhandle on fire. When Alana presents him with a crazy proposal -- to pretend to be her fiance so her father can die in peace -- Paxton can't refuse. But as the faux-wedding day draws near, and her father's health improves, Alana and Paxton must decide whether to commit to the charade or finally admit their love is the real deal.

A homeless young woman finds an unexpected family in beloved New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s novel of healing hearts and new beginnings in a small Texas town. In the fading town of Rooster, Texas, all that’s really left is a service station, a church…and the Banty House, a long-ago Depression-era brothel. For more than seventy-five years, Betsy, Connie, and Kate Carson have called their mama’s house a home. The three eccentric sisters get by just fine with their homemade jams and jellies, a little moonshine on the side, and big hearts always open to strangers. Like Ginger Andrews. An abandoned teen with a baby on the way and nowhere to go, she’s given a room to call her own for as long as she wants. The kind invitation is made all the sweeter when Ginger meets the sisters’ young handyman, Sloan Baker. But with a past as broken as Ginger’s, he’s vowed never to get close to anyone again. As a season of change unfolds, Ginger and Sloan might discover a warm haven to heal in the Banty House, a place to finally belong, where hope and dreams never fade.

"Funny, frank, and full of heart." —USA Today Happy Ever After for One Hot Cowboy WeddingFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown comes a contemporary Western romance inspired by the hit country music song. Larissa Morley has traveled to exotic places all over the world, but the Honky Tonk in Mingus, Texas, is where she hung her heart the first time she walked in. She dreamed of one day owning it, and now that she's got it, nobody's going to take it away from her. He may be just a cowboy, but Hank Wells has offered a fortune to buy the Honky Tonk from the previous two owners and been stonewalled both times. But this new woman is an entrepreneur, like Hank, and she'll recognize a deal when she sees it. Right? Wrong! But, somewhere during the fight to turn the Honky Tonk and Mingus into a theme park, the big clash ends up having less to do with everybody's favorite beer joint and everything to do with the fiery attraction between two hard-headed lovers. It's winner takes all at the Honky Tonk... Honky Tonk Cowboys Series:I Love This Bar (Book 1)Hell, Yeah (Book 2)My Give a Damn's Busted (Book 3)Honky Tonk Christmas (Book 4)Praise for My Give a Damn's Busted:"Packed with snappy dialog, salty language, and little twists that make it an immensely enjoyable book... Carolyn Brown simply has a way with words." —Fresh Fiction"Brown's wit and humor shine... [a] zany and fast-paced tale and lovable characters." —RT Book Reviews"You won't want to miss this boot scootin' contemporary full of sexy cowboys and sassy women." —The Romance Studio