Emmy Eugene Books in Order

Russ Johnson reconnects with ex-girlfriend Janelle Stokes while expanding Chestnut Ranch's dog rescue facilities. As he grows closer to her daughters, her former husband's holiday return complicates their hopes of building a new family together.

Rex Johnson has kept his brief marriage secret for years. A chance encounter brings his former wife Holly back into his life, along with a daughter he never knew existed, forcing them to confront their painful history.

Ranch foreman Russ Johnson still cares for Janelle Stokes, who ended their relationship over concerns about her daughters. Rescuing dogs draws them together again, but her ex-husband's return threatens to complicate their fragile second chance.

Travis Johnson kisses party planner Millie Hepworth under the mistletoe at his brother's wedding. Hiring her to organize the ranch's Christmas celebration offers more time together, but his workload and family traditions complicate the budding romance.

Divorced Jenna Wright returns home with renewed feelings for longtime friend Seth Johnson. His unexpected inheritance revives their community project, while an impulsive kiss forces them to consider whether their friendship can survive becoming something more.

Griffin Johnson escapes ranch life each summer to counsel teenagers at Camp Clear Creek. His attraction to newly promoted director Toni Beardall challenges her determination to avoid workplace complications and another romance that could break her heart.

Sarena Adams must marry to keep her late father's ranch from passing to her uncle. She turns to former boyfriend Darren Dumond, a widower whose willingness to consider a practical marriage conflicts with his guarded heart.

Brian Gray ends his secret relationship with adventure guide Serendipity Adams because she refuses to make it public. Seren wants him back, but a promise to her wounded sister complicates her hopes of openly dating a cowboy.

Theo Lange has repeatedly asked Sorrell Adams out, only to be refused because of her painful romantic past. As their friendship helps her heal, she becomes ready to say yes just when he decides to stop asking.

Whiskey company heir Virginia Winters wants a relationship with Cayden Chappell, but her mother's grudge against his family threatens her career. Keeping their romance secret seems tempting, yet discovery could cost her the business she has built.

Tamara Lennox asks best friend Blaine Chappell to pretend to date her when her ex returns. Their arrangement reveals genuine feelings, but uncertainty about Tam's attachment to her former boyfriend threatens their chance at a real relationship.

Widowed Beth Dixon sees a lucrative horse race as a way to save her indebted ranch. Since only married co-owners can enter, she proposes a practical marriage to neighbor Trey Chappell, whose feelings are already real.

Perfumery owner Olivia Hudson asks wealthy neighbor Spur Chappell to accompany her while she courts an investor. The horse breeder expects a simple favor, but unexpected attraction complicates an arrangement meant to secure funding for her business.

After her father's death, Lisa Harvey faces losing the family stud farm unless she marries. Annoying client Duke Chappell offers to help, leaving them to manage a practical union that becomes complicated by increasingly genuine feelings.

Horse trainer Anita Powell hopes a pretend boyfriend will discourage sexist treatment in her industry. She chooses guarded Ian Chappell, whose failed marriage makes him reluctant to participate, even as their arrangement begins stirring real feelings.

Marketing professional Mariah Barker brings client Lawrence Chappell to social events that influence her career opportunities. He tires of posing as her boyfriend while wanting something real, forcing her to examine their relationship and its professional consequences.

Boutique owner Ryanne Moon wants to prove she has moved beyond her ex at a class reunion. Recruiting former teenage boyfriend Conrad Chappell for a pretend relationship brings old attraction into an arrangement meant to reassure others.

Kyle Stewart returns to ranch life after struggling to establish a music career. His girlfriend Madeleine unexpectedly arrives for summer, but renewed industry interest and her teaching job threaten to separate them just as their relationship gains momentum.

Regina Barlow returns to Chestnut Springs as a ranch pastry chef, bringing her back into contact with former best friend and boyfriend Blake Stewart. Working together rekindles attraction, but both have changed since she left town.

Exhausted ranch manager Holly Stewart invites employee Silas Money on a much-needed vacation. She remembers him from college under another name, while his failed acting career and their complicated histories make the growing attraction difficult to navigate.

Veterinarian Laura Woodcross accepts an on-site job at Todd Stewart's ranch while carrying grief over her fiancé's death. Their working relationship becomes personal, but her emotional defenses threaten the connection with a boss whose family life feels unfamiliar.