Shirley Penick

Looks can be deceiving, and a cowboy only gets one chance to make a good impression.Alyssa Jefferson is ready to start her veterinary internship at the Rockin' K ranch, in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, where she will be assisting with the births of over three hundred pregnant cows. It's a dream come true, and she's so excited the joy is oozing from her. As icing on the cake, it appears the brothers that own the ranch are sexy as can be. A few months...

He's never even kissed the woman, but her son is clearly, without a doubt, his.Zach McCoy has been on the rodeo circuit for six years and is making a damn fine living at it. When he comes home, for the first time, to be in his best friend's wedding he's got one helluva surprise waiting for him in the shape of a five-year old boy who is his spitting image.Emma Kipling took matters into her own hands six years ago, before the man she was crazy about...

The heart wants what the heart wants, even when the head says Noooo! There are five brothers. Each one of them have killer good looks. One is engaged to her best friend. That leaves four to flirt with, four hot men, so why does she only have eyes for the oldest grumpiest one in the bunch. Rachel Reardon has to question her own sanity when she's enthralled with a man she can hardly stand to speak to. A first-class jerk and sexy as sin. Adam Kipling...

Sabotage on Maggie Ann's horse rescue ranch has her reaching for her phone to call the sheriff, John Beaumont. Maggie Ann hasn't had much interaction with her former high school sweetheart since she returned to the family ranch eight months ago, after her divorce. Her ex having traded her in for a younger woman.John's first order of business is to protect the citizens in the northern Wyoming county, but when Maggie Ann calls, he's out the door in...

A death-bed promise turns lethal.Lily Smith is kidnapped and held captive to prevent her from participating in a beauty pageant her best friend begged her to enter. But she is no passive little miss to let someone else determine her future. Unfortunately, during her flight to freedom, she hits her head on a rock and can't remember her own name, let alone why she is running through the Colorado mountains barefoot with no coat.Drew Kipling rides to...

Friends forever. Chase Kipling and his twin brother Cade have been best friends with Katie since grade school. They hang out together all the time, riding horses, playing cards, going to movies and sporting events. A fun friendship for all three of them. Until a new guy in town mentions what a sexy woman she is. Chase sees red at the comment, how dare some guy lust after his best friend. Sure, she's beautiful and sexy and has a great laugh… and...

Greg Jones has had a horrible fall. His wife of only two years has been in Seattle nearly non-stop, while he's been alone in Chedwick. A couple of quick trips between them is all he's seen her. Not what he signed up for, he's acted like an ass pouting about her being gone. Time to man up and make some changes. Sandy has been working non-stop preparing for the newest release of her video game. She's exhausted and on the East coast in a media tour promoting...

The entire Burlap and Barbed Wire Series in one set.The six Kipling siblings find laughter and love in the Colorado mountains. Shenanigans and steam abound on the Rockin' K ranch and the entire family is there to guide the new lovers to a happily ever after. A Cowboy for AlyssaLooks can be deceiving, and a cowboy only gets one chance to make a good impression. Beau Kipling sees the sweet young thing coming for her riding lesson and feels a kick to...

Ted was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He lived in an affluent and very loving family until he was a toddler. When his father took him away to live off the grid in the mountains above the town of Chedwick, Washington in the Lake Chelan valley. As a teenager Ted was driven from his home in the mountains and subsequently reunited with his mother. Now he's back in Chedwick to enjoy Christmas in Lake Chelan. Only to discover the busgirl has grown...

Previously published stories. No new content. This is a collection of stories, gathered together in the author's suggested reading order. This volume contains the following: The Rancher's Lady - Prequel Novella - A single dad, second chance romanceSawdust and Satin - Lake Chelan book 1 - A marriage troubles, firefighters romanceDesigns on Her- Lake Chelan book 2 - A sexy protector police romanceSmokin'- Lake Chelan book 3 - A sexy protector firefighter...