Mother's Day Romance Bundle II

by Sarah Mayberry

Available for a limited time!

Celebrate moms with Tule's latest collection of 13 sweet and sexy stories guaranteed to tug on your heartstrings. With themes of finally coming home and discovering Mr. Right after so many wrongs, these award winning and best selling authors weave poignant and romantic tales that showcase the power of enduring love... perfect for this Mother's Day! As a bonus, this collection features a brand new short story from our new Runaway Bride series. Happy reading!

What's Inside:
Make-Believe Wedding by Sarah Mayberry
Take Me, Cowboy by Jane Porter
Her Summer Cowboy by Katherine Garbera
Close to Her Heart by CJ Carmichael
How to Lose a Groom in 10 Days by Catherine Mann and Joanne Rock
The Honeymoon Prize by Melissa McClone
Cherish Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Finding Home by Roxanne Snopek
Sing Me Back Home by Eve Gaddy
The Long Way Home by Kathleen O'Brien
A Fair to Remember by Barbara Ankrum
For Love of a Cowboy by Yvonne Lindsay
Home for Good by Terri Reed

Genres: Romance, Anthologies

Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2015

About the author

Sarah Mayberry was born in Melbourne, Australia, and is the middle of three children. From the time that she first “stole” paper from kindergarten and stapled it together to make “books,” Sarah has always wanted to be a writer. In line with this ambition, on graduation from high school she completed a bachelor of arts degree majoring in professional writing, then sat down to write a book. When inspiration didn’t strike, she began to wonder if, perhaps, she needed to live some life first before writing about it.

This still left the burning question of how to pay the rent. She found her way into trade journalism, working off the principle that it was better to write anything for a living than nothing at all. Her time there lead to the opportunity to launch a new decorator magazine for one of Australia’s major retailers, an invaluable and grueling experience that she found very rewarding.

But the opportunity to write fiction for a living soon lured Sarah away. She took up a post as storyliner on Australia’s longest running soap, Neighbours. Over two years she helped plot more than 240 hours of television, as well as writing freelance scripts. She remembers her time with the show very fondly — especially the dirty jokes and laughter around the story table — and still writes scripts on a freelance basis.

In 2003 she relocated to New Zealand for her partner’s work. There Sarah served as storyliner and story editor on the country’s top-rating drama, Shortland Street, before quitting to pursue writing full time.

Sarah picked up a love of romance novels from both her grandmothers, and has submitted manuscripts to Harlequin many times over the years. She credits the invaluable story structuring experience she learned on Neighbours as the key to her eventual success — along with the patience of her fantastic editor, Wanda.

Sarah is revoltingly happy with her partner of twelve years, Chris, who is a talented scriptwriter. Not only does he offer fantastic advice and solutions to writing problems, but he’s also handsome, funny and sexy. When she’s not gushing over him, she loves to read romance and fantasy novels, go to the movies, sew and cook for her friends. She has also become a recent convert to Pilates, which she knows she should do more often.

Reviews

[Denise Stout · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read all of these stories and enjoyed them all--just going to feature one for the review:

**I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion**

This is a sweet story of the romance of Emma and Hudson. They're attracted. There's definitely sizzle between them. Enough for a summer fling. But, they're both lost and searching for something. As they spend the summer on Emma's grandpa's last tour as a country artist before retiring, they spend a lot of time trying to find answers about themselves and each other. During the tour, Emma is inspired to write a song...a song from her heart...a song that ends up being the story of her summer cowboy. While each must confront the past to move forward, they take this journey together, and somewhere along the way, a friendship is formed, and the lust blossoms into a love for a lifetime.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mother's Day Romance Bundle II
13 wonderful books and As a bonus, this collection features a brand new short story from our new Runaway Bride series. Happy reading!
I highly recommend reading Mother's Day Romance Bundle II .
Mother’s Day Romance Bundle 2
by
Sarah Mayberry
Jane Porter
Katherine Garbera
CJ Carmichael
Catherine Mann
Joanne Rock
Melissa McClone
Alissa Callen
Roxanne Snopek
Eve Gaddy
Kathleen O’Brien
Barbara Ankrum
Yvonne Lindsay
Terri Reed

my review for Close to Her Heart by CJ Carmichael
Close to Her Heart BY C.J. CARMICHAEL

Dani Carrigan, the academic of the Carrigan family, has always relied on logic when making important life decisions. But when she discovers she’s pregnant—and that there’s a chance her baby may be born “not perfect”—deciding what to do isn’t so easy.

It would help if the father, Adrian Carlson, department head at the University of Washington in Seattle where they both work, would pop the question. But the widower seems more interested in protecting his six-year-old daughter than committing to his new relationship with Dani.

The last time Dani felt so alone and scared was when she was 16 and her mother died in an accident at their family ranch, leaving Dani to raise her younger sisters with precious little help from her distant and disapproving father. She felt so inadequate then. But is she any more prepared to be a mother now?

Support comes from an unlikely source. Dani always saw her next-door neighbour and friend, divorce attorney Elliot Gilmore, as a charming, handsome, playboy-type. But with each challenge Dani faces, from pregnancy, to delivery and beyond—Elliot reveals himself to be more of a man than she ever guessed. Is it possible that in all the years she’s known him, Elliot hasn’t been playing the field—but waiting for her?
This is Dani Carrigan and Elliot Gilmore 's story.
where does Dani Carrigan work?
how did Dani Carrigan and Elliot Gilmore meet?
where does Elliot Gilmore work?
will Dani and Elliot be more than friends?
Dani has a baby. Is the baby a boy or girl?
Who is the baby's father?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
Close to Her Heart BY C.J. CARMICHAEL is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I highly recommend reading Close to Her Heart BY C.J. CARMICHAEL.
I am looking forward to reading more books C.J. CARMICHAEL.
more books to read
Carrigans of the Circle C Series
Hawksley Carrigan, owner of the Circle C Ranch always wanted a son to carry on the family name—but, instead, he got four beautiful, spirited daughters. After his wife’s untimely death, he withdrew into his pain leaving the girls to raise themselves. And they did. Join Sage, Mattie, Dani and Callan as they deal with change, loss, new life, secrets--and love in this series of heartfelt novels.
READING ORDER:
Book One: Promise Me, Cowboy
Book Two: Good Together
Book Three: Close to Her Heart
Book Four: Courting Trouble

Copper Mountain Rodeo
Promise Me, Cowboy
Love Me, Cowboy (with Megan Crane, Lilian Darcy and Jane Porter)
Frost Family Christmas
1. What Child Is This
4. More Than A Feeling



Make-Believe Wedding
by
Sarah Mayberry
Everyone in Marietta, Montana, is in love and getting married – at least that’s the way it feels to Andie Bennett the night of the Valentine’s Ball. As she watches the man she’s loved from afar for half her life dance with another woman, Andie allows herself a moment of sheer fantasy as she fills out a stray entry form for the Great Wedding Giveaway. Andie channels years of fantasy and yearning for Heath McGregor onto the page, but she never intends to actually enter the Giveaway. Only a crazy woman would do that. But fate has other ideas….

When Heath learns he and Andie are last minute finalists in the Great Wedding Giveaway, he’s completely baffled. How on earth could anyone make such a ridiculous mistake? When it becomes clear that Andie will be humiliated if the slip-up becomes public, Heath does what any good friend would – he suggests they pretend the engagement is real until the Giveaway is over and then quietly “break up” when no one is paying any attention. It’s the perfect solution, except Heath very quickly realises that pretending Andie is his is no hardship at all. In fact, it may just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him
…

Take Me, Cowboy
by
Jane Porter
When Jenny Wright‘s fiancé leaves her standing at the altar in a Vera Wang bridal gown she can’t afford, she’s humiliated and heartbroken. To have Marietta hero bull riding champ Colton Thorpe witness her shame – makes the rejection even more devastating.

Jenny and Colton grew up in the same rough neighborhood and they both left home right after school to pursue big dreams. Now they’re both back, with Colton as the celebrity chair for the 75th Copper Mountain Rodeo, and Jenny in disgrace.

Sexy, rugged Colton didn’t get to be a national champion by chance. He’s a man that takes risks and goes after what he wants. During the rodeo weekend, Colton makes it clear he wants Jenny. Flustered but flattered, Jenny finds it difficult to resist his charm. But what happens when the rodeo ends and Colton leaves town? Will she dare to dream again?

Her Summer Cowboy
by
Katherine Garbera
Many years ago Emma Wells turned her back on the music world and its accompanying heartache and bitter, tragic memories, but her famous grandfather’s farewell tour drives Emma from her quiet life back onto the stage and into the lime light. As she picks up her battered guitar once again, she begins to find her song writing voice. Is she beginning to heal or is her inspiration sparked by the heated gaze of the strong, sexy cowboy watching backstage?

The road is the only home Hudson Scott’s ever known since he stormed out of Marietta, Montana when he was 18 years old after a blow out fight with his father. Can the sweet summer nights at the country fairs and a burning attraction to a tempting songstress teach him how to stop running and how to build a life with a woman he just might be falling in love with?

Close to Her Heart
by
CJ Carmichael
Dani Carrigan has always relied on logic when making important life decisions, but when she discovers she’s pregnant – and that there’s a chance her baby may be born “not perfect”– logic lets her down.

It would help if the baby’s father would pop the question, but widowed father Adrian seems more interested in protecting his six-year-old daughter than committing to his new relationship with Dani.

The last time she felt this alone and scared was when she was 16 and her mother died, leaving Dani to raise her younger sisters with precious little help from her distant and disapproving rancher father. She felt so inadequate then, but is she any more prepared to be a mother now?

Support comes from an unlikely source. Dani always saw her next-door neighbour and friend, divorce attorney Elliot Gilmore, as a charming, handsome, playboy-type. But with each challenge she faces, from pregnancy, to delivery and beyond–Elliot reveals himself a better man than she ever guessed.

Is it possible that Elliot hasn’t been playing the field–but waiting for her?

How to Lose a Groom in 10 Days
by
Catherine Mann
Joanne Rock
He thought their love was a grand slam, until his bride called foul…

After an impulsive courthouse wedding with one of baseball’s rising stars, landscaper Melanie Webb wonders if she’s fallen victim to lust at first sight. She hardly knows Grady Hollis, the Atlanta outfielder who swooped into her Florida hometown and charmed the socks—and more!—right off her. She couldn’t resist when he proposed under the stars right on the outfield she’d worked so hard to maintain. But when the aftermath means moving to Atlanta and following him around the country for his eight-month a year travel schedule, she gets cold feet.

But Grady has never been a man to give up on a dream and Melanie is everything he ever hoped for in a woman. He knows if only he can convince her to come along for the ride, he’ll convince her that their forever can be something special… and sizzling too. The road trip brings them both deeper understanding, surprise revelations and a love every bit as fiery as the passion.

The Honeymoon Prize
by
Melissa McClone
He needs a wife…

Single bodyguard Nick Calhoun has been given an ultimatum by his boss—find a wife or lose his cushy, high-paying job. Clients’ wives are hitting on him and putting Nick, and his boss, in hot water. But monogamy? He’s never been a white picket fence kind of guy, and he’s not about to embrace the happily married lifestyle now. He needs a wife who doesn’t care about his steamy, extra-curricular love life…and he knows just the woman to fit the bill.

She needs a home…

Adalaide Sinclair spent years caring for her ill grandmother. Upon Grammy’s death, she’s stunned to find herself evicted from the only home she’s ever known and labeled a thief by her inheritance-hungry family. Addie needs to find a place to live and a job—fast. So when her childhood friend, Nick, proposes a no-sex marriage of convenience, she puts her dreams of true love and happily-ever-after on hold. Finding Prince Charming can wait a little longer, right?

But will their friendship survive the honeymoon?

When Nick and Addie unexpectedly win a dream honeymoon, they decide to go their separate ways during the ten-day vacation. Too bad a camera crew is waiting for them at the tropical paradise. Acting like a head-over-heels bride and groom for reality TV wreaks havoc on their no-sex agreement…and blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Will Nick and Addie remain married in name only, or will a romantic honeymoon for show turn them into true newlyweds?

Cherish Me, Cowboy
by
Alissa Callen
Working cowgirl, Payton Hollis, has no time for hairdryers, heels and helplessness. She must save her home, Beargrass Hills Ranch. She also has no time for men. She already is boot-deep in blue-eyed cowboy trouble.

City-boy, Cordell Morgan, isn’t who he seems. His fancy suit and slow smile hide dark secrets. Secrets as to why his hands are callused, why he never stays around and why he has really come to Marietta, Montana.

Between a shrewd old rancher, a cantankerous rodeo horse and a stud bull called Trouble, Payton and Cordell have no chance to lead separate lives. No matter how much their futures may depend upon them doing so.

Can a sassy cowgirl lower her guard for a man who will soon be gone? And can a man who believes emotions are nothing but a liability take the ultimate risk?

Finding Home
by
Roxanne Snopek
Fourteen years after her abrupt departure, Samara Davis is back in Marietta, Montana. Now a widow, all she wants is to give her anxious four-year old daughter, Jade, a happy, stable home. Unfortunately, the heritage house she purchased is nowhere near ready for occupancy. And the man responsible for the delay is none other than high-school golden boy and love of her life Logan Stafford, available, interested and just as swoon-worthy as ever.

But this single mother has one priority. She’s all Jade has, and she’ll do anything, make any sacrifice, for her child’s future. And getting distracted by a long-lost boyfriend is not on the agenda.

Logan Stafford never forgot the lonely girl from the wrong side of the tracks who broke his heart. Not only is she as irresistible as ever, but her delightfully odd little girl has him wrapped around her finger in no time. Believing they’ve been given a second chance, Logan’s determined to pull out all the stops on the house to prove to them both that he’s a guy they can count on.

But, despite how easy it is to love Logan, second chance is still a gamble Samara can’t afford to take.

Sing Me Back Home
by
Eve Gaddy
Dr. Jack Gallagher, one of Marietta, Montana’s most eligible bachelors, hasn’t been serious about a woman since his wife died five years ago. He’s been content to date occasionally, practice medicine and raise his teenage daughter.

Then happily divorced former fashion model, Maya Parrish, moves back to Marietta, with her own teenaged daughter in tow forcing Jack to rethink his casual dates only rule. Maya, Jack’s high school girlfriend and almost fiancée, may have broken his heart the night of their high school graduation, but the moment Jack and Maya meet again, all the sizzle and sparks, and then some, come rushing back.

Maya is ready to give love a second try. Jack isn’t sure he can take that chance again. He knows how quickly happiness can be ripped away, leaving heartbreak in its place. Can a mad, passionate affair last or will it burn itself out as quickly as it began?

The Long Way Home
by
Kathleen O’Brien
At eighteen, Abby Foster had been the cutest little rich gal in Marietta, Montana. She could make boys do whatever she wanted—especially sweet, wild, penniless Joe Carlyle, who adored her. But a lot’s changed in the eight years since Abby broke Joe’s heart by marrying the rich guy her domineering father chose for her. Her father has died, and the “perfect” husband has bolted, taking all the money. More importantly, Abby’s grown up. She’s vowed to stop listening to other people and follow her own heart instead.

Right now, her heart tells her to return to Marietta. The wildfire she felt in Joe’s arms has haunted her, and, though she doesn’t expect forgiveness, she hopes maybe he, too, would enjoy a brief, no-strings affair. If they can share just the seventy-two hours of Homecoming weekend…well, maybe then they’ll both find it easier to forgive, forget, and move on.

But when she sees him, she realizes how naive that idea was. The years have changed Joe, too…and the passionate, powerful man he’s become isn’t someone she’ll ever forget. This time the heart she breaks may be her own.

A Fair to Remember
by
Barbara Ankrum
Twelve years ago, equestrian Olympic hopeful Olivia Canaday and her best friend, Jake Lassen, made a pinky-swear promise to reunite at the Big Marietta Fair on her thirtieth birthday and marry each other if they were both still single. But that was before they grew up and went their separate ways.

Now, after a disastrous divorce and a career-changing accident, Olivia limps home, minus her mojo, her courage and her faith in love. She retreats to her parents’ ranch, determined to play it safe, but when ex-Army helicopter pilot Jake Lassen arrives to make good on their promise, he reignites passion and hope, two things Olivia had forgotten existed.

Olivia resolves to keep Jake at arm’s length, even though the memory of his kisses keeps her up at night. She knows better than to let her heart get involved, but Jake is planning for the future. Their future. Can Jake convince her to risk it all one more time and really make this a fair to remember?

For Love of a Cowboy
by
Yvonne Lindsay
Life is simple for Booth Lange—work hard, save hard, stay out of trouble—until Willow Phillips arrives in Marietta and turns his entire world upside down. The superstitious hippie is everything he can’t stand—transient, careless, and trouble with a capital “T”. He wants her out of town before she can upset more than his equilibrium, and yet, he can’t seem to stay away or keep his hands off her.

Willow, retracing her late mother’s journey through Montana twenty-seven years ago, has one goal. To meet Willow’s father. Maybe then she can face the life-altering decision that awaits her. But meeting her father proves more elusive than she anticipated, and just why is Booth Lange so determined to drive her out of town?

Home for Good
by
Terri Reed
Follow her dream…

After making a deathbed promise to her father, Joelle Winslow is ready to seize the NYC business opportunity to take her jewelry designs global. All she needs to do is cash out her inherited half of the family ranch in Montana—which means convincing her childhood rival, and now co-heir, to sell or buy her out. Sparks fly when Matt, no longer a gangly, solemn teenager, but a tall, handsome cowboy with work-hewn muscles, is unwilling to give up on the legacy he’s worked so hard to keep without a fight. And part of his bargain includes Joelle staying at the ranch with him through Homecoming Weekend.

The son her father never had…

The Winslow ranch rescued Matt Locke from a life in the foster-care system. As an orphan boy adopted by Clark Winslow and groomed to take over the ranch, he wants nothing more than to marry, raise a family, and continue the legacy of the man who became a father to him after his parents’ tragic deaths. Matt can’t imagine a life anywhere else, and he definitely can’t afford to buy Joelle out. Can he convince the dark haired beauty to not walk out on him and her home a second time?

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read each of these stories separately when they were first released. They are all great books and to have them all in one collection is a great deal! Below are a few of the reviews I posted for the individual stories.
Make Believe Wedding
Andie and Heath have known each other since they were kids. Heath is Andie's brother's best friend and Andie now works for Heath's construction company. After Andie drunkenly fills out an entry form for the Great Wedding Giveaway for her and Heath (even though they weren't even dating) as a way to vent all of her hidden feelings for him - things get very interesting, because they are chosen as finalists in the contest.
I loved reading Andie and Heath's story. This was the final book in the Great Wedding Giveaway series and it was a perfect story to wrap up the contest. I really liked the humor mixed in throughout the story. It was very sweet and funny.
Close to Her Heart
Dani Carrigan is a professor in Seattle, and she is pregnant. The father of her baby is treating her really badly. Her neighbor and friend Eliot is trying to be there for her, but the situation certainly is complicated.
I loved this continuation of the Carrigan family stories. Dani's struggle with decisions surrounding her pregnancy and her life in general were very emotional to read. She had some very serious decisions to make and every decision came with pretty big consequences. Eliot was wonderfully supportive and I loved how caring he was, especially considering he is a divorce attorney. All in all it was a great read.
The Honeymoon Prize
Addie and Nick entered into a marriage of convenience, but things didn't quite go as planned. Addie's friend Emily entered them in a free honeymoon contest and they won, what she didn't tell them is that it was for a reality show. So now they had to pretend to be newlyweds in front of the camera.
Nick and Addie were great characters. I liked both of them right from the start. I loved the descriptions of the island honeymoon getaway. I really wanted to be there on the island as well. I would also love to have Mama Lani to help take care of things for me on a vacation like that.
The chemistry between Nick and Addie was great. Considering they had been friends since childhood it was fun going along on this tropical vacation/adventure with them. It was a nice fun read.
The Long Way Home
I really liked this story. Abby comes back to Marietta to reconnect with her high school sweetheart, Joe. Problem is, she left Joe behind all those years ago to get married to someone else and she doesn't know if Joe will forgive her now that she is divorced and shows back up in his life.
I liked Joe and Abby. The homecoming setting was great as well. It was a really fun, light read and I highly recommend it.

[Bonnie Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reads in A Bundle do not Miss, May 2, 2015
By G G Granny Gran
This review is from: Mother's Day Romance Bundle II (Kindle Edition)
This bundle on sale is a great deal here is my review of Take Me Cowboy by Jane Porter
AGal and Guy from wrong side of the tracks =sizzle
ByG G Granny Granon October 29, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition
Jenny Wright grew up in a little house on the wrong side of the tracks in Mariette Montana and she planned for months to have her perfect wedding there in her home town and now the day is finally here and she is beautiful in her Vera Wang wedding dress and her husband to be catches her on the parking lot of the church to tell her he has changed his mind and is not going to marry her.
What to do what to do? She can't face all her family and friends who are all in the church waiting,she goes to the sidewalk and just starts walking,when who should show up but Colton Thorpe driving his dads beat up old pick up truck.He is not only a professional bull rider but her biggest crush of her life. Jenny pulls herself together enought to have a witty charming conversation with him."
This story just grabs you and pulls you in and I for one have to go find some more Jane Porter books to read.
If you enjoy a hot romance Jenny and Colton's story really has some sizzle to it
Also A Fair To Remember is wonderful, a lot of great books in this one.

[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Wonderful bundle of contemporary small town romance by an amazing group of authors. I have read each book individually and loved all of the happily ever after.
This bundle is only available for a limited time @ 99 cents, get your copy now. I highly recommend.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed every story in this bundle. Discovered new authors and fell in love again with old ones. This would be a wonderful present to give to every woman in your life. Well worth the price!!! I read every story by itself and now you can read them all together! Priceless.

[Bette Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What an amazing collection of stories. I've read each of these individually and there isn't a bad one in the bunch. A wonderful variety of stories with a small town flair. I highly recommend this one!!

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

13 wonderfully written contemporary romances from some of today's hottest authors. I read each of the books individually and enjoyed each one very much. I highly recommend this bundle.

[Gretchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great bundle of sweet and sassy romances. I read them all individually when they were released and thoroughly enjoyed them all!

[Nila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thirteen contemporary romance stories in one bundle? Perfect very well written sweet romances that came out just in time for Mothers day! Thoroughly enjoy very last one...


Make-Believe Wedding by Sarah Mayberry
Take Me, Cowboy by Jane Porter
Her Summer Cowboy by Katherine Garbera
Close to Her Heart by CJ Carmichael
How to Lose a Groom in 10 Days by Catherine Mann and Joanne Rock
The Honeymoon Prize by Melissa McClone
Cherish Me, Cowboy by Alissa Callen
Finding Home by Roxanne Snopek
Sing Me Back Home by Eve Gaddy
The Long Way Home by Kathleen O'Brien
A Fair to Remember by Barbara Ankrum
For Love of a Cowboy by Yvonne Lindsay
Home for Good by Terri Reed (less)

[Peni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please see individual stories for review.