New Releases by Jennifer Ryan

With their hearts'' desires on the line, nothing can stop the Montana Men No one knows better than Colt Kendrick that life can change in an instant. He lives without regrets except for one: not making the gorgeous woman he sees every time he walks into the local diner his. Luna Hill is haunted by the heart-stopping kiss she and Colt never should have shared. Their timing has always been off. Just as sparks begin to ignite again, she is offered a job that will take her far from their ranching town. But when a dear friend dies unexpectedly, leaving Luna a staggering gift, she has a chance to stay and finally make her long buried wishes come true—even ones that involve the sexiest cowboy she’s ever known. Not everyone is happy with Luna’s good fortune, and as they make their feelings dangerously and abundantly clear when she falls in their crosshairs, Colt will do anything he can, risk everything he has, to keep her safe. Because Luna showed him he has a heart...and it belongs to her.

Talia and Todd Turtle are excited about starting their summer with a trip to the beach, but Todd is in for an unwelcome surprise! Read this book to learn about proper skin care and protection in a fun, kid-friendly format.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan returns to The Hunted series Ben Knight has spent his life protecting those in need and helping abused women escape their terrible circumstances. He’ll stop at nothing to save the lives of his clients, especially the hauntingly beautiful Kate Morrison, a woman threatened by a man whose wealth allows him to get away with everything—including murder. Kate’s days spent as a social worker, fighting for those unable to help themselves, means she’s spent her fair share of time in a court room. She and Ben have crossed paths, but never that professional line. When he agrees to aid her in putting Evan Faraday behind bars where he belongs, she must trust the sexy lawyer with her life and that of a precious baby’s. Will Kate learn to trust Ben in time to save herself, and will they have a chance to explore the love blossoming between them before it’s too late? An Avon Romance

Everything''s bigger in Big Sky country, including the hearts of the Montana Men Champion rodeo rider Dane Bowden is eight seconds from winning under the Vegas lights, one last hurrah before reluctantly returning to his family''s Montana ranch. But his bull has other plans. When Dane wakes up, he''s sure he''s died and gone to heaven . . . because the doctor who comes to his aid is the same girl who saved his life and disappeared years ago. Bell would do anything for Dane. He''s the fantasy that always kept her going. A child genius hidden away by her family, Bell was the secret no one talked about, the girl no one wanted. Despite finding success as a young surgeon, she''s still the awkward girl who''s never had a boyfriend. So why does Dane, a notorious playboy and sizzling-hot cowboy, insist on taking her on a real date? Bell is the only woman in Dane''s heart. When a rodeo rivalry turns deadly, it''s his turn to save Bell''s life—because he sure as hell won''t lose his guardian angel again.

Originally appeared in the e-book anthology All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy. Jennifer Ryan, author of the New York Times bestselling The Hunted Series and the upcoming Montana Men Series, takes us to the very beginning in this Christmas prequel about two people who finally receive the one thing they''ve always wanted … each other. Though she is the woman of his dreams, Caleb Bowden knows his best friend''s sister, Summer Turner, is off-limits. He won''t cross that line. Summer shares a connection with Caleb she''s never felt with anyone else, but the stubborn man refuses to turn their flirtatious friendship into something more. Summer will have to take matters into her own hands if she wants her cowboy for Christmas.

Avon Impulse is delighted to present this free eBook sampler for fans of contemporary and historical romance! It includes excerpts from ten new or upcoming Avon Impulse e-original novels as well as a special introduction from USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan. You''ll find: An Introduction from Jennifer Ryan Excerpts from The Return of Brody McBride by Jennifer Ryan Catching Cameron by Julie Brannagh Good Girls Don''t Date Rock Stars by Codi Gary The Bad Boy Billionaire''s Wicked Arrangement by Maya Rodale Woo''d in Haste by Sabrina Darby Daring Miss Danvers by Vivienne Lorret The Cupcake Diaries: Sprinkled With Kisses by Darlene Panzera Various States of Undress: Carolina by Laura Simcox Make It Count by Megan Erickson White Collared: Mercy by Shelly Bell

The McBrides of Fallbrook return with reformed bad boy, Owen, who will do whatever it takes to protect the woman who has captured his heart, from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan. Attorney by day, rancher by night Owen McBride conquered his dark past and made it his mission to help the innocent—even at the expense of a love life. But when a client''s abusive ex-husband targets Owen and his gorgeous neighbor Claire gets caught in the crossfire, his feelings are anything but professional. The mysterious beauty awakens something in him, and he''ll move heaven and earth to keep her safe. Coffee shop owner Claire Walsh learned the hard way that handsome men aren''t to be trusted. Owen may be sexy as hell and determined to take care of her, but she''s reluctant to put her heart on the line. Not to mention that his presence in her life puts a target on her back, and with a vicious stalker on the loose, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Yet the more time she spends with him, the more Claire finds she can''t help falling for Owen…

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan, comes a steamy second chance romance—the first installment in an unforgettable series about the sexy McBride Men of Fallbrook, Colorado. The black sheep of Fallbrook is back . . . And he''s in for the surprise of his life. Former bad boy, now-decorated Army Ranger Brody McBride is home and on a mission: Find the woman he never should have left behind and right his wrongs from eight years ago. When the man she loved broke her heart and skipped town, Rain Evans picked up the pieces. But along with heartbreak, Brody left her something better than she could ever have imagined: two beautiful daughters. One she gave birth to, and the other she rescued from the woman who helped destroy her relationship with Brody. Brody is shocked to discover he''s a father, and he is dead set on winning Rain back and protecting his girls. Can they rekindle the love they once shared and become the family they were always meant to be? Or will a danger from their past return and ruin everything?

Some secrets are meant to be revealed … Or so you’ll discover, in three sexy, unforgettable Valentine’s Day stories from New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Ryan and contemporary romance stars Candis Terry and Jennifer Seasons. Waiting for You by Jennifer Ryan Rancher Grant Devane has waited for Taylor Larson’s return to Fallbrook for more than ten years. Now that the fearless beauty has come home on her terms, he’ll do anything and everything necessary to win back her heart. Sweet Fortune by Candis Terry Sarah Randall is tired of being invisible to the opposite sex. So when a leap of faith sends her to Sweet, Texas, and into the path of ridiculously hot Deputy Brady Bennett, she’s determined to catch his eye … even if it means staying hidden just a little bit longer. Major League Crush by Jennifer Seasons Professional baseball player Drake Paulson can’t help wanting to know more about his cute, shy neighbor. But when he discovers her deepest secret and she flees, it’ll be up to him to win her trust—and her love—one gift at a time.

From Emma Cane, Jennifer Ryan, and Katie Lane come three wildly romantic holiday stories featuring snowstorms, proposals, a sleigh ride … and, yes, cowboys. The Christmas Cabin by Emma Cane Sandy and her young son, Nate, are Christmas tree–hunting when a snowstorm strikes and an old ranch hand points them to an abandoned cabin. Little does Sandy know he sent cowboy Doug Thalberg to the same place. It''s a Christmas all of Valentine Valley will remember. Can''t Wait by Jennifer Ryan Before The Hunted Series began … Though she is the woman of his dreams, Caleb Bowden knows his best friend''s sister, Summer Turner, is off limits. He won''t cross that line, which means Summer will just have to take the reins if she wants her cowboy for Christmas. Baby It''s Cold Outside by Katie Lane Alana Hale hits the internet dating jackpot when she finds Clint McCormick. He''s sensitive and responsible—not to mention wealthy. When he invites her to spend the holidays on his family''s ranch, she readily accepts. But on the way there, a blizzard strands her with a womanizing rodeo cowboy who could change everything …

High-powered businessman Cameron Shaw doesn''t believe in love—until he falls head over heels for beautiful, passionate, and intensely private Martina. She''s perfect in so many ways, immediately bonding with his little girl. Martina could be his future bride and a delightful stepmother … if only Cameron weren''t blinded by his belief that Shelly, the gold-digging woman he''s promised to marry, is pregnant with his child. No matter how much his friends protest his upcoming marriage to Shelly, Cameron knows he has a duty to his children, so he''s determined to see it through. Will he find out in time that Shelly''s lying and Marti''s the one who''s actually carrying his child? It''ll come down to the day of his wedding. After choosing Shelly over Marti at every turn, will he convince Marti she''s his world and the only woman he wants?

Celebrate Valentine''s Day with Avon Books and an enchanting free e-book sampler, It Happened One Valentine''s Day. With excerpts from fourteen new, upcoming, and fan favorite Avon and Avon Impulse novels and novellas, including an introduction from Eloisa James. It Happened One Valentine''s Day: An Avon Romance Valentine''s Day Sampler includes excerpts from: The Trouble with Valentine''s Day by Rachel Gibson Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost Bride by Moonlight by Liz Carlyle "V is for Vampwoman" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Kerrelyn Sparks "A Forever Love" (from Vampires Gone Wild) by Pamela Palmer True Love at Silver Creek Ranch by Emma Cane "Love Me Tender" (from Kiss Me: An Avon Books Valentine Day Anthology) by Cheryl Harper Saved by the Rancher by Jennifer Ryan The Earl in My Bed by Sophie Jordan What Happens in Scotland by Jennifer McQuiston Destiny''s Embrace by Beverly Jenkins The Maclean Groom by Kathleen Harrington

Soul music''s creation in the early 1960s was the result of a stylistic innovation in which young musicians blended the sounds of the African American church with the secular themes of rhythm and blues. But as religious musicians brought gospel and preaching into popular music, they often felt a conflict between their faith and their career. Memphis, home to several major soul labels and a center for many black churches, was an important site of this transformation in African American music. While the formation of soul music can be situated in its historical moment, the underlying cultural processes at work in its development remain in use in contemporary Memphis. My ethnographic research in Memphis has revealed a persistent religious worldview among musicians, even in the nightclub or juke joint. This dissertation treats the processes by which soul musicians--both past and present--negotiate their faith in a secular context.