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Kelly Moran is a bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself. Kelly is a RITA® Finalist, RONE Award-Winner, Catherine Award-Winner, Readers Choice Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, and landed on the "Must Read" & "10 Best Reads" lists at USA TODAY's Lifestyle blog. She is a proud Romance Writers of America® member, where she was an Award of Excellence Finalist. Her books have foreign translation rights in Germany, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands. Kelly's interests include: sappy movies, MLB, NFL, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic, but don't tell anyone. She's originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her three sons, her two dogs, and a cat. She loves hearing from her readers. www.AuthorKellyMoran.com Nearly the last remaining member of Olivia Cattenach's family has just died overseas and left her overcome by grief. But when a soldier shows up at her ranch with a final message from her brother, she finds new purpose. Nathan Roldan is as formidable as they come. Bulging muscles and inked to boot, he looks like every bit the bad boy he claims to be. Except, under his shuttered gaze and behind his walls lies a gentle giant. Determined to carry out her brother's wishes, she chips away at Nate's layers and discovers more pain than any person should ever have to endure. And a passion she never dreamed was possible. He's not the hero she thinks he is... Nate's mistake got a fellow comrade killed, and a deathbed promise to take care of the guy's sister lands him in Wyoming with the hope of redemption. But he wasn't expecting...her. Beautiful, witty, and sweet, Olivia is everything he doesn't deserve. Born a nothing, he'll die a nothing. Though guilt is a living thing, temptation is too hard to resist. Somehow, she's unleashing his restraint and unearthing feelings he buried long ago. He wants her. More, he's worried he needs her. She's trying to save him, but when she learns the truth, he'll lose the only happiness he's ever known. "An emotionally raw story with beautiful prose. A compelling read." ~Katie Ashley, New York Times & USA Today Bestseller

A Fantasy World of beautiful Demi Human monster girls working on a ranch alongside Hildegarde, the owner of the Ranch and a certified Rancher, Breeder, and Hunter! Join Hildegarde on her journey to build up her dilapidated Ranch on the edge of the Frontier, create a thriving farmland, house many different species of Demi Humans, and of course... breed quite a few of them too~! Sustaining herself and her partners, can Hildegarde survive by herself out on the edge of the Frontier, where monsters and bandits roam around freely looking to prey on the weak? Author's Note: THIS IS FUTANARI, YURI, AND FEMALE ONLY!!! This is a smut book alongside being a Survival/Farm Sim/ Life Sim type of novel, so understand that there will be sex, breeding, pregnancy and more; additionally, the Demi Human's are treated like a different race compared to Humans, and as such it may be uncomfortable for some to read about. There WILL be some scenes that will likely bring up that discomfort, as well as other discomforts, but there won't be anything incredibly dark within the novel, so don't worry about that; besides that, yes, this novel will have a story alongside the 'plot', so I hope I can do well with that too lol~! Come on in, enjoy, and if this doesn't sound like something you would like to read, please, don't force yourself; I want to value your time as much as I value my own. PLEASE do not spam comments, don't be rude for the sake of being rude, and do not feel the need to announce your own departure; if you have criticisms, I am open to hearing them because that is something I can improve from, but being rude and not offering criticisms is not welcome.

Bucky, the eldest of the three Ray brothers, watched the easy way Colt and Hedli moved around each other, a quiet contentment settling over his younger brother that Bucky hadn't seen in years. He was genuinely happy for them, but a familiar ache stirred within him. After his last relationship ended, he'd resigned himself to being the perpetually single brother, convinced that love wasn't in the cards for him. He was stuck in a self-imposed limbo, torn between the faint hope of finding someone and the strong pull to just stay single forever. Meanwhile, Ali arrived in town, a fresh face with a determined glint in her eyes. She was looking for ranch work, specifically. The Triple R Ranch's "Help Wanted" sign in the feed store caught her attention, and a small smile touched her lips. Ali wasn't just proficient; she was meticulous. Every task she was given, from mending fences to doctoring livestock, she tackled with an almost fierce dedication, intent on conquering it and ensuring it was done perfectly the first time. The Triple R was exactly what she'd been looking for. What Ali didn't know yet was that the Triple R was home to more than just hard work. She didn't know about Bucky, the oldest brother, battling his own internal demons about love. Will Ali take the job, pouring all her energy into proving herself on the ranch, or will the magnetic pull of Bucky's quiet intensity shift her focus from work to winning his hesitant heart?

If an Evil God offered to save you— At the cost of betraying all of humanity. Would you accept? The year is 2040—the world is collapsing. Gods are awakening, monsters roam the lands, and civilization enters its twilight. Tang Ping, a jobless youth, enters into a pact with a girl who calls herself an "Evil God." They have no intention of saving humanity. Instead, they decide to build a new nation—one that reigns supreme over the entire world. While nations continue their petty struggles for hegemony, the history books of the future have already recorded: "That was the year humanity missed its final chance to stop Him." (Note: 1. The original work was written in Chinese and translated into English by the author using software like GPT. Please bear with any awkward phrasing! 2. This novel will be serialized on platforms such as Webnovel, Royalroad, and Honeyfeed.)

When New York socialite Carole “C.J.” VanDemont loses the uncle with whom she went adventuring, life looks bleak and dull. Then an ad sends her to Arizona to visit La Riata guest ranch and experience wilderness adventures with guide and rancher Cameron Greenway.<br><br>In Cam she finds everything she imagined and more. He puts a whole new twist on adventure for her until she becomes helplessly addicted to his brand of excitement. Must and can she return to the staid life awaiting her?

Hedli's resolve was as unyielding as the horses she rode, even in the face of crushing loss. The arena became her sanctuary, the thunder of hooves a temporary distraction from the silence that now filled her home. Colt Ray, with his quiet strength and easy smile, was a welcome, if unexpected, presence. He saw past her grief to the fierce spirit that still burned within her. Their connection deepened with each rodeo, a quiet understanding forming between them. But as their bond grew, so did the animosity of two men who saw Hedli as their property: Luke, a powerful lawyer and ranch owner accustomed to getting what he wanted, and Max, Colt's bitter ex-roping partner with a history of sabotaging relationships. The rodeo circuit, already a test of endurance, now became a battleground for their hearts and futures.

All of Rebecca’s most precious memories are soon to be erased. Born and raised under blue skies, sounds of cattle and farmlands, all that is soon to be gone. Her last opportunity presents itself in a shape of a man. A man that she dreads to encounter. Offering herself as a trade for her father's debt to keep what it's left from her mother seems to be the best choice, a foolish one. Now she’s stuck in a loveless marriage and is starting to feel something for her husband so removing herself from the picture is the only option, escape when they least expect it. running far away, to a new life looking for ways to reinvent herself and for once be happy. But when she finally starts feeling safe, her past comes back to take her away, to take her back.

Kyle Thorne was once the Stellar Emperor, a god-like cultivator who ruled galaxies. Now? He's just a guy trying to run a quiet ranch in the countryside with his spoiled girlfriend, Sophia, and his overeating, short-legged menace of a Corgi, Goldie. All Kyle wants is to cultivate in peace, upgrade his [Stellar Ranch System], and watch his crops grow. But the universe has other plans. When local thugs try to extort him, Goldie tears them apart. When a corrupt official tries to shut down his farm, Kyle's pet Grizzly Bear, Titan, pays him a "friendly" visit. And when an ancient, eldritch god decides Earth is its next buffet, Kyle sighs, dusts off his divine powers, and reminds the cosmos why they once feared the name "Stellar Emperor." This isn't just a story about a god farming. It's a story about a god farming, whose adorable pets are secretly the most terrifying beings in existence, and who will turn the entire world into his personal garden if anyone dares to disturb his peace.

Zach, the youngest Ray brother, was feeling the pinch of being the odd man out. With Colt finding love with Hedli and Bucky grappling with his feelings for Ali, Zach felt increasingly adrift and, perhaps, a little lonely. After meeting Ali and seeing the sparks, a restless energy took hold of him, pushing him towards the bottom of a bottle. His increased drinking led to more than a few clashes with his brothers, who worried about his sudden downward spiral. Being the only single man on the Triple R felt less like freedom and more like a curse. Meanwhile, Kat Edwards, a woman with a name that spoke volumes about her connections, worked diligently at the feed store in Marshall. She was related to the town mayor and, more significantly for the Ray brothers, to Sawyer, their known enemy. Kat took pride in her work, ensuring every customer left with a smile and the right order. Her life, for the most part, was orderly and predictable. But predictability was shattered two months after her birthday. A night at a bar, fueled by drinks and a potent mix of loneliness and reckless abandon, had thrown her and Zach together. What happened between them was a blurred memory until Kat stared at the confirmation in her hand. She was pregnant. With Zach Ray's child. And Kat Edwards, with her family's reputation and her sense of justice, now had a serious bone to pick with the youngest Ray brother. What happens when Kat confronts Zach about the pregnancy? Does she seek him out at the ranch, or does their confrontation happen elsewhere? And how do Zach's brothers react when this explosive news inevitably comes out?

After being found and brought back by her wealthy family, Arabella Donovan has an unexpected awakening and discovers that the world she lives in is a mishmash of popular story tropes. Her eldest brother is the tragic guy in a melodramatic, angsty novel; Her second brother is the cannon fodder in an showbiz power-fantasy novel; Her third brother is the scapegoat who ends up with a criminal record in a doting teen romance; Her fourth sister is the vicious villainess in a 'real vs. fake heiress' story; And even her parents are just antagonistic background characters in some sweet, middle-aged romance. Arabella Donovan: This family is a complete collection of misfortunes. The word 'tragic' doesn't even begin to cover it. Her family, after hearing all of her inner thoughts: "..."