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Destiny Bay: The Ranchers #1-3
Destiny Bay: The Ranchers Vol. 1
This is an alternate cover edition for B00GPA0WPW
Destiny Bay Romances~ The Ranchers
Most of the Destiny Bay Romances are focused on the beach town, but just a few miles inland lies a valley—Destiny Valley—and the dusty little town of Destiny that forms the hub of cattle country, horse country, and the orchards. The Carringtons who live here are a different breed. They’re hard working people, people who have a love for the land—and a passion for those who mean the most to them.
Book 1 Native Silver
He wants her. She wants his ranch.
When Shawnee Carrington returns home to help her grandfather win his fight to keep his land, she goes up against David Santiago, a man she's hated and loved with equal passion for years. She's determined to beat him, and win the horse show his sister always dominates as well, with the help of Native Silver, her beloved horse. But her plans will only work if no one realizes Native Silver is blind.
A beautiful straying daughter of the land, a stunningly handsome descendant of the conquering conquistadores who loves her…his sister, recently divorced from a European royal, an aged grandfather losing his grip on reality, and a blind horse—all have a stake in the Californio Days equestrian competition. Who will win the hearts and minds they yearn for—and who will win the trophy itself?
Book 2 Destiny Ranch
She desperately needs to find her father. He needs to make sure she can’t.
Carly Stevens needs to fill in her past so that she can face her future. She takes a job caring for Joe Carrington's children, only to find that she's stepped into the middle of her own mystery--and into a struggle with an irresistible rancher who's own heartbreak has destroyed his trust in love.
Book 3--Sweet Desperado
She’s hanging on for the reward money—but can she last that long? Jessie Carrington is a rancher and that's all she's ever wanted to be, but when she gets a chance to play bounty hunter, she takes it. She needs the money badly. But once she id's the fugitive, he turns the tables and now she's the captive and on an emotional roller coaster ride as she falls for him, ruining all her plans.
Destiny Bay Romances~ The Ranchers
Most of the Destiny Bay Romances are focused on the beach town, but just a few miles inland lies a valley—Destiny Valley—and the dusty little town of Destiny that forms the hub of cattle country, horse country, and the orchards. The Carringtons who live here are a different breed. They’re hard working people, people who have a love for the land—and a passion for those who mean the most to them.
Book 1 Native Silver
He wants her. She wants his ranch.
When Shawnee Carrington returns home to help her grandfather win his fight to keep his land, she goes up against David Santiago, a man she's hated and loved with equal passion for years. She's determined to beat him, and win the horse show his sister always dominates as well, with the help of Native Silver, her beloved horse. But her plans will only work if no one realizes Native Silver is blind.
A beautiful straying daughter of the land, a stunningly handsome descendant of the conquering conquistadores who loves her…his sister, recently divorced from a European royal, an aged grandfather losing his grip on reality, and a blind horse—all have a stake in the Californio Days equestrian competition. Who will win the hearts and minds they yearn for—and who will win the trophy itself?
Book 2 Destiny Ranch
She desperately needs to find her father. He needs to make sure she can’t.
Carly Stevens needs to fill in her past so that she can face her future. She takes a job caring for Joe Carrington's children, only to find that she's stepped into the middle of her own mystery--and into a struggle with an irresistible rancher who's own heartbreak has destroyed his trust in love.
Book 3--Sweet Desperado
She’s hanging on for the reward money—but can she last that long? Jessie Carrington is a rancher and that's all she's ever wanted to be, but when she gets a chance to play bounty hunter, she takes it. She needs the money badly. But once she id's the fugitive, he turns the tables and now she's the captive and on an emotional roller coaster ride as she falls for him, ruining all her plans.
648 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2013
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About the author
Helen Conrad
67 books74 followersaka Jena Hunt and Raye Morgan.
Helen Conrad was born on April 11, 1945 in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. and grew up between Holland, Guam, and California, and spent a few years in Washington, D.C. as well. She obtained a B.A. in English Literature.
Helen was working toward a Master's in Library Science when she dropped out to have her first son. "One look into those baby blue eyes and I knew it was going to be a long time before I went back to school. But with young ones, you do have time to read, and the more I read, the more I learned about writing". She started writing because she felt guilty about spending so much time reading. "Through writing I figured I could still immerse myself in the stories I love, but I could actually claim I was working! The amazing thing was when I sold my first book and the excuse was justified. Dreams really do come true!"
After years of writing romantic suspense in the style of Mary Stewart and children's books in a lot of styles, she finally sold a romance to Jove's Second Chance at Love and there was celebration all around-at least in her ever-patient family of husband and four boys. She published four more romances for Jove under the name Jena Hunt, then began writing Silhouette Desires. A few sales to Bantam Loveswept and Harlequin Romance, Temptationand SuperRomance under the name Helen Conrad followed, as well as to Harpers, Dell Ecstasy, Mills & Boon, and even an historical with Zebra. Today, she is concentrating on Silhouette Romance, completely captivated by the breezy fun and touching poignancy of their compact, to-the-point form. She feels the perfect "quick read" should make the reader smile, sigh and put the book down feeling better about the state of love in the world.
Now, she lives in the Los Angeles area now with Nick, her geologist-computers cientist husband and the two of her four sons who still live at home."Having the boys around helps keep me up on the current trends," she says with a laugh. "But writing helps keep me in touch with the romance that weaves through the everyday lives we all live."
Helen Conrad was born on April 11, 1945 in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. and grew up between Holland, Guam, and California, and spent a few years in Washington, D.C. as well. She obtained a B.A. in English Literature.
Helen was working toward a Master's in Library Science when she dropped out to have her first son. "One look into those baby blue eyes and I knew it was going to be a long time before I went back to school. But with young ones, you do have time to read, and the more I read, the more I learned about writing". She started writing because she felt guilty about spending so much time reading. "Through writing I figured I could still immerse myself in the stories I love, but I could actually claim I was working! The amazing thing was when I sold my first book and the excuse was justified. Dreams really do come true!"
After years of writing romantic suspense in the style of Mary Stewart and children's books in a lot of styles, she finally sold a romance to Jove's Second Chance at Love and there was celebration all around-at least in her ever-patient family of husband and four boys. She published four more romances for Jove under the name Jena Hunt, then began writing Silhouette Desires. A few sales to Bantam Loveswept and Harlequin Romance, Temptationand SuperRomance under the name Helen Conrad followed, as well as to Harpers, Dell Ecstasy, Mills & Boon, and even an historical with Zebra. Today, she is concentrating on Silhouette Romance, completely captivated by the breezy fun and touching poignancy of their compact, to-the-point form. She feels the perfect "quick read" should make the reader smile, sigh and put the book down feeling better about the state of love in the world.
Now, she lives in the Los Angeles area now with Nick, her geologist-computers cientist husband and the two of her four sons who still live at home."Having the boys around helps keep me up on the current trends," she says with a laugh. "But writing helps keep me in touch with the romance that weaves through the everyday lives we all live."
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April 22, 2020
Good read...
These three books were delightful and held my interest. Better editing is the only thing that I felt was needed. There were several places that words were misspelled or could have used words that would have been more fitting in the scene than the words that were used. My last suggestion is to check the geography, especially when traveling in Arizona to Las Vegas, that trip as described in the story, did not make sense at all.
These three books were delightful and held my interest. Better editing is the only thing that I felt was needed. There were several places that words were misspelled or could have used words that would have been more fitting in the scene than the words that were used. My last suggestion is to check the geography, especially when traveling in Arizona to Las Vegas, that trip as described in the story, did not make sense at all.
July 25, 2017
Amazing
Just amazing, loved every story! Enjoyed having characters interact in each story from the last one. Can't wait to read the next box set and love ranchers.
Just amazing, loved every story! Enjoyed having characters interact in each story from the last one. Can't wait to read the next box set and love ranchers.
February 28, 2018
Good book
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
March 22, 2018
I feel like going back to the country to live now.... I miss the outback!
May 10, 2018
Great bundle bargain
I loved all three of the books in this bundle. The third one, Sweet Desperado was my favorite. It mixed the wild west with the wild underworld of Las Vegas.
I loved all three of the books in this bundle. The third one, Sweet Desperado was my favorite. It mixed the wild west with the wild underworld of Las Vegas.
August 25, 2018
Three different couples, three different stories that all contain a second chance for all concerned and are all enjoyable in their own right.
April 20, 2019
Sweet
It's sweet and true. Everyone would love to have this life and love. Sweet and loving and funny and sexy
It's sweet and true. Everyone would love to have this life and love. Sweet and loving and funny and sexy
June 28, 2019
Best read ever
Best read
Couldn't put any of them down. A must read for those who want a bit of adventure with their romance.
Best read
Couldn't put any of them down. A must read for those who want a bit of adventure with their romance.
February 16, 2017
Three great books! I loved all three stories and the fact that the characters came thru all three books.
April 5, 2014
The only things I liked about Book 1 is David's character. I thought David was bold, hot, & sexy. I thought Shawnee was too immature. I also thought setting of the story sounded beautiful. Book 3 started off good but became slow moving. My favorite book in this set is Book 2. My heart broke for Joe & his children & I really liked Carly's determination to get to the bottom of things. I've read 3 box sets by Ms. Conrad I would like to read other books by this author.
April 2, 2014
This is an awesome book set. The first book had me hooked. I love her style of writing. The characters are real hard working people. I loved the way each of the main characters grow and overcome their own obstacles. Each story leaves you feeling good. Will definitely be reading more books by Helen Conrad.
April 9, 2014
Light reading
Enjoyed the country themes. Good storytelling but too much sex added, would be better with more left to the imagination. Really enjoyed the characters' positive ways of dealing with their lives. The descriptive way the author pictures the different characters brings them clearly to life.
Enjoyed the country themes. Good storytelling but too much sex added, would be better with more left to the imagination. Really enjoyed the characters' positive ways of dealing with their lives. The descriptive way the author pictures the different characters brings them clearly to life.
April 18, 2014
I was hoping that the story continued from the first set of character, though there were cameos; I was well pleased in the end with the three separate yet oddly connected stories. The only problem I had with the kindle version were a handful each of wrong words (like has instead of had or as instead of at), and a few misspellings.
March 15, 2015
Typical romance stories set in a ranching environment. In the last one, the behaviour of the protagonists I found highly unlikely, but it was still a nice enough story. I have read better ones, but I have read a lot of worse ones.
All in all, a nice read, nothing exciting so you can't lay the book aside, but interesting enough to make you read until the end.
All in all, a nice read, nothing exciting so you can't lay the book aside, but interesting enough to make you read until the end.
February 12, 2015
Really enjoyed these stories, thank you, Helen Conrad!
All different, great characters, and romantic couples. There was lots of story details in each setting, like the animal ranch settings.
All different, great characters, and romantic couples. There was lots of story details in each setting, like the animal ranch settings.
May 19, 2021
This is a pretty good box set. All the books are about members of the Carrington family who, through various vicissitudes , find love.
The third book is the best , in my opinion, but I enjoyed all three.
The third book is the best , in my opinion, but I enjoyed all three.
December 19, 2015
Summary
This book was not a very good read I do not believe. It appears the girl was buried dissolution all about life . That was only the first story. I'm find it hard to be able to read the second and third books if it's gonna be like the first story in this book series..
This book was not a very good read I do not believe. It appears the girl was buried dissolution all about life . That was only the first story. I'm find it hard to be able to read the second and third books if it's gonna be like the first story in this book series..
April 14, 2014
Looking forward to reading more of her books.
April 25, 2014
This was a great set of books. I enjoyed all three stories. If you love some cowboy romances and some suspense in your books read this set it is great
May 15, 2014
I have loved the Destiny Bay series since the first book. They just keep getting better and better. Now I only have the last three Islander series left. Hopefully there will be more Carringtons.
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January 9, 2015
The Ranchers Box Set 1-3
Would highly recommend these Very captavating books all three am looking very forward to reading more books by Helen Conrad.
Would highly recommend these Very captavating books all three am looking very forward to reading more books by Helen Conrad.
January 10, 2015
Farmers
I really enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down. Loved how the story blended. Would recommend it for readers who likes book set.
I really enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down. Loved how the story blended. Would recommend it for readers who likes book set.
February 8, 2015
Okay series
I read the first three books of Destiny bay romances. They are okay, at times a bit predictable and other times they dragged a bit.
I read the first three books of Destiny bay romances. They are okay, at times a bit predictable and other times they dragged a bit.
May 25, 2014
These were okay. I liked the first and second books, but the third seemed to go on forever.
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February 4, 2018Loved them!
Loved the first three books. Just purchased 4 - 6 and can't wait to read them! She makes you feel like you are right there with the character s.
Loved the first three books. Just purchased 4 - 6 and can't wait to read them! She makes you feel like you are right there with the character s.
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