Bøger af Vicki Lewis Thompson

This cowboy's lying to himself.To the folks in Wagon Train, Montana, adopted son Lucky McLintock fits right in with his Rowdy Ranch family. He's mannerly, honorable and rides a flashy horse named Silver. But his mother died in childbirth without giving her real name and his father is unknown. In his heart, Lucky's a rootless saddle tramp, unworthy to be a McLintock and undeserving of love.Oksana Jones sees Lucky as a McLintock. She looks past his protective armor to his generous soul and falls hard for the sexy-as-hell cowboy. But her job working for him at Wagon Train's Western-themed bookshop will end in a few months when she earns her degree. Then Mother Nature steps in, stranding them at the shop during a blizzard. Even though Oksana has no future with Lucky, she settles for one night in his arms.Will one night create a bittersweet memory...or will it change everything?Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch.ROWDY RANCHThe books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order.Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess)Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall)Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella)Rocking the Cowboy's Christmas (Bret & Molly)Roping the Cowboy's Heart (Clint & Tyra)Tempting the Cowboy's Sister (Dallas & Angie)Craving the Cowboy's Kiss (Gil & Faye)Heating Up the Cowboy's Christmas (Andy & Desiree)Wrangling the Cowboy's Dreams (Lucky & Oksana)

A cowboy's Christmas wish...A rough childhood convinces saddle maker Ben Radcliffe he's not cut out to be a family man. But delivering a saddle to the Last Chance Ranch over the holidays drops him smack-dab in the middle of the close-knit Chance clan. He's eager to get out of Dodge...until he meets their feisty cousin Molly Gallagher. He has no business starting a relationship with someone who's all about family. But he's never wanted anyone so much in his life.Molly's stunned by her instant attraction to Ben. Logic deserts her, even though getting involved with him makes no sense when they'll soon go their separate ways. Still, the more she learns about this caring, yet guarded cowboy, the less she's willing to accept his vision of a lonely future. He's fenced in his dreams, and she longs to open the gate.Will the Christmas spirit gift him with a change of heart?Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch.SONS OF CHANCEThe books in this series are standalone romances.What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique)A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan)Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie)Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler)Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily)Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro)It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey)It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina)Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia)The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia)Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg)Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany)Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi)Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle)A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)

All he wants for Christmas is her...Widower Andy Hartmann is determined to win the heart of Desiree McLintock, the most fiercely independent woman in Wagon Train, Montana. Andy wasn't looking for a relationship, but close contact with the sexy lady lights a fire under him. When a rival plans a Christmas visit to Rowdy Ranch, Andy makes his move.As a child, Desiree had to fend for herself. That harsh lesson convinced her to raise her kids and build a career writing bestselling Westerns without depending on anyone, especially a man. Although she's strongly attracted to Andy's cowboy traits - he's trustworthy, steadfast, and dependable - she insists she doesn't need him. Until that begins to change. And she panics.Will the magic of Christmas heal her heart when she's afraid to fall in love?Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch.ROWDY RANCHThe books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order.Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess)Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall)Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella)Rocking the Cowboy's Christmas (Bret & Molly)Roping the Cowboy's Heart (Clint & Tyra)Tempting the Cowboy's Sister (Dallas & Angie)Craving the Cowboy's Kiss (Gil & Faye)Heating Up the Cowboy's Christmas (Andy & Desiree)

The right man for the job... California teacher Zach Wainwright doesn't know a socket wrench from needle-nosed pliers, but landing a job as a live-in handyman for a widow is the answer to his prayers. He's a smart man. Surely he can handle the small maintenance needs of a little old lady in exchange for a peaceful, inexpensive room while he's in Illinois working on his doctorate. Widowed Diana Thatcher's struggling with a creaky old house and two boisterous daughters aged twelve and thirteen. An elderly scholar who can pay rent and make minor home repairs sounds perfect until she discovers he's a bronzed Adonis. His handyman skills are questionable, but he shows a talent for mending broken hearts. Unfortunately, her family doesn't need a temporary patch. They need a man who can build a foundation for the future. Note: Previously published by Harlequin in 1986, this Vintage VLT edition has been significantly re-edited and updated.

Love thy neighbor . . . Providing the White House Christmas tree is a dream come true for Connecticut tree farmer Sam Garrison, but the filming of a TV special in his hometown promises to be a nightmare. The house he inherited from his grandparents is not ready for its close-up, yet he dreads the makeover offered by the ladies of the town's craft guild. His prayers are answered when he meets his new neighbor. NYC interior designer Anna Tilford bought a farmhouse as a weekend retreat from her job, but the TV special threatens her quiet idyll. She's not interested in taking on Sam's decorating project -- until she spots his grandmother's floor loom. In exchange for use of the loom, she agrees to create a Christmas wonderland fit for the cameras. And spending significant time in the company of the loom's rugged owner may be just the creative spark she's been missing...

Psychologist Dr. Stephanie Collier's dream to open her own clinic collapses when her friend Val backs out of their shared investment in a mingle, a two-bedroom apartment with a view of the Pacific. When their real estate agent comes up with another buyer, a Dr. Barclay who works at the nearby Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Stephanie's desperate enough to consider living with a stranger. But the agent fails to mention that the buyer is male . . .an extremely attractive male. After a nasty divorce, Dr. Liam Barclay has no intention of cohabiting with a woman, especially one he doesn't know. However, buying the property would be a good financial move for both of them, and Liam finds Stephanie as tempting as the ocean view. Although logic dictates that they should keep their living arrangement strictly professional, the close quarters quickly place their plans, their good intentions, and their hearts, in jeopardy.

His apology is long overdue...Gil McLintock's been on the outs with former high school classmate Faye Bradley since a mortifying incident years ago, one that was totally his fault. So when his brother's about to marry Faye's sister, Gil seeks to mend fences before the big day. He succeeds too well, reigniting the sizzling chemistry they've both tried to forget. But he'd be a fool to indulge since their lives would never mesh.Faye crushed on Gil in high school, and the handsome cowboy he's become flips all her switches. But he's spent years building a business in Wagon Train and she's passionately involved in work that rarely allows her to visit, let alone live in her hometown. On the other hand, she's blocked out an entire week for her sister's wedding. She could pack a lot of memories into a week.Will a handful of nights together satisfy their craving...or break their hearts?Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch.ROWDY RANCHThe books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order.Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess)Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall)Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella)Rocking the Cowboy's Christmas (Bret & Molly)Roping the Cowboy's Heart (Clint & Tyra)Tempting the Cowboy's Sister (Dallas & Angie)Craving the Cowboy's Kiss (Gil & Faye)

Caught between love and loyalty...When firefighter Dallas Armstrong rents a house on Rowdy Ranch, he's blindsided by his instant attraction to his best buddy's gorgeous sister Angie McLintock. She openly flirts with him at her twenty-fifth birthday party. He's all for it until Angie's brother convinces him to back off.When Dallas gently rebuffs her advances, Angie's crushed, until an overheard conversation reveals her brother's meddling. As the youngest and only girl, she's sick of her brother's interference. Dallas is on her side and delighted to engage in a secret affair.But can he find a way to keep his best friend and still follow his heart?Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch.ROWDY RANCHThe books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order.Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess)Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall)Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella)Rocking the Cowboy's Christmas (Bret & Molly)Roping the Cowboy's Heart (Clint & Tyra)Tempting the Cowboy's Sister (Dallas & Angie)

He's on the fence...Managing the Fluffy Buffalo is Clint McLintock's dream job until the owner's daughter, Tyra Lindquist, comes home to take over. Suddenly he's working side by side with the woman he always wanted but who never gave him a second look. He still cares, but he's determined not to let his attraction screw up his life.Tyra has no idea how to run a bar. Luckily her exceedingly handsome manager is there to show her the ropes. The more she settles into the job, the more she's attracted to that hot cowboy who's the heart and soul of the place. But getting romantically involved could blow up the business.Will Clint and Tyra risk losing everything for love?Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch.ROWDY RANCHThe books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order.Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess)Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall)Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella)Rocking the Cowboy's Christmas (Bret & Molly)Roping the Cowboy's Heart (Clint & Tyra)

En mor for meget Rose Kingsford ønsker at blive gravid, og er kun interesseret i et uforpligtende forhold. Derfor er hun på udgik efter en mand, der vil hjælpe hende med den sag. Den sexede og intelligente Daniel O’Malley er den perfekte kandidat. Rose har dog ikke taget højde for, at deres romantiske weekend på landet kan gå i vasken på grund af deres emsige mødre!Ørkenens hede drømme Petra rejser til ørkenriget Zuran, for at møde sin bedstefar. Han har dog store planer for sit barnebarn og har fundet, efter hans mening, den perfekte ægtemand til Petra – den rige Sheik Rashid. For at sætte en stopper for bryllupsplanerne, indleder hun et hedt forhold til Blaize, en sexet mand, som hun møder på hotellet. Til sin store overraskelse opdager hun, at han i virkeligheden er Sheik Rashid!En anderledes kvinde Joanna Weston er en hårdtarbejdende og engageret læge, som hyrer den overfladiske playboy, Seb Macaulay, som sin nye vikar. Alle kvinder tilbeder ham, men Joanna er fast besluttet på ikke at falde for hans charme. Lidt efter lidt bliver Joanna dog alligevel forelsket i Seb, men tør hun overgive sig og måske lade denne tiltrækkende mand briste hendes hjerte?

Den sidste fristelse ”Alle problemer skal ses som en mulighed”. Dem, der siger dette, har antagelig læst for mange selvhjælpsbøger, tænker Cat Sheehan. Selv står hun i en situation, hvor hendes bar snart må lukke for at gøre plads til en ny motorvej. Uden familie eller venner må Cat selv klare ærterne og alt det, der venter. Måske kan det hjælpe lidt med en ny, hed affære? I så fald skal det helst være med den sindsygt lækre Dylan fra rockbandet, som spiller i baren!Du må ikke begære ... Lynn troede, at hendes mand kun havde efterladt hende gæld og dårlige minder, men nu var hun gravid og måske skulle barnet ses som hans eneste kærlighedsgave til hende nogensinde? Også selvom hun på hans begravelsesdag, havde gjort noget aldeles skamfuldt – og forført hans bror. Sawyer ønsker, at de bare skal være venner, men hvordan skal det gå til, når de ikke kan holde nalderne fra hinanden? Og vil deres skrøbelige relation kunne overleve, hvis Sawyer får kendskab til alle hendes hemmeligheder...?Skønhed og længsel Håbet blomstrede i Miras hjerte. Var det virkelig lykkedes hende at finde en ægtemand, som hun kunne dele resten af sine dage med? Hendes mor havde godt nok advaret hende mod de hårde træk i Marcs ansigt, men for Mira understregede det bare hans rå, maskuline sexappeal. Hun havde aldrig haft brug for smukke mænd... men for en mand med hjertet på rette sted. For sådan en mand ville hun risikere alt!Når chancen er der Talk-show værtinden, Meg Thompson, trænger til at booste sine seertal og går på jagt efter kandidater til ”Vestens hotteste cowboy”. Undervejs støder hun på den supersexede macho, Clint Walker, og beslutter at tage ham nærmere i øjensyn, før hun må dele ham med seerne. Hvad Clint angår, så har han heller ikke noget imod at parkere sine cowboystøvler ved siden af hendes seng for et par nætter eller to. Men Meg må snart sande at rigtige cowboys er sværere at kontrollere, end hun havde troet ...

For ti år siden havde Dustin Ramsey og Erica Mann deres første seksuelle oplevelse på bagsædet af Dustins røde Ford Mustang. Og oplevelsen var ... en fuldkommen katastrofe. Nu står Dustin overfor en enorm udfordring; nemlig at overtage familiefirmaet. Men før han gør det, er han nødt til at overvinde sin eneste fiasko. Hans plan er derfor at finde - og forføre - Erica. Igen. Men denne gang har han tænkt sig at gøre det helt rigtigt! Erica er forbløffet, da Dustin pludselig dukker op. Han har godt nok et forretningsmæssigt forslag til hende, men udtrykket i hans øjne fortæller hende, at det er et helt andet forslag, han i virkeligheden stiller hende ... Erica er nået langt på de ti år. Hun er en anerkendt udgiver og redaktør af et smart nyhedsbrev, med speciale i erotisk samliv. Så hvis Dustin tror, at han bare kan komme anstigende og uden videre forføre hende fra sans og samling, så kan han godt tro om igen!