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Beach Reads & Happily Ever Afters: June Romance Releases

June 1, 2026 · Posted by Tule Publishing

GIVEAWAY: Because who doesn’t love FREE books?

We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book copy of one of our June 2026 releases!

Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

Good luck and happy reading!

The Cowboy’s Unexpected Family

By Nicole Flockton

ingle mom Rebecca Dorchester swore she’d never chase another bad decision—until she packs up her daughter and her sentimental father for a risky reunion with the biological mother and half-sisters she never knew in Marietta, Montana. She definitely doesn’t need the complication of a rugged, heart-stopping cowboy who catches her little girl mid-tumble on day one. But one smoldering look from Harrison Drake, and Rebecca’s carefully guarded heart starts to thaw.

Harrison Drake’s ranch is his entire legacy—land, cattle, and the family name he’s always expected to pass down. Lately, though, the empty spaces in his life have been louder than the Montana wind. When he meets Rebecca and her daughter, he knows exactly what he’s been missing: a woman to love, a family to build.

With old wounds, family drama, and hard-won trust on the line, can Rebecca risk her heart again—and can Harrison prove that this time, love isn’t just another complication?

The Lady’s Forbidden Marquess

By Kristin Vayden

Rakes make the best husbands, or so she’s heard.

This season, Lady Peregrine intends to test that theory by choosing a rake to reform. The flirting is heady but reading between the lines is not so simple. She longs for passion and an interesting husband but discovers she’s not as worldly as she’d imagined.

Her brother fears his intelligent but stubborn sister is courting ruin. Rakes aren’t to be baited. He enlists the help of his oldest friend, Lord Hawthorne—a notorious rake–to both protect and teach her a lesson.

Lord Hawthorne avoids most polite society events. He’s not looking for a wife, but he cannot refuse his oldest friend. He intends to charm the impetuous beauty and turn the tables, hopefully changing her mind. But he underestimates the power of her sharp wit, innocence and discerning nature. She sees through his rake’s facade to his true self.The seducer is seduced, endangering his heart and hard-built reputation.

As jealous eyes watch and scheme and society judges, both Lady Peregrine and Lord Hawthorne dance on the edge of scandal if they court or if they don’t.

The Cowboy’s Pretend Bride

By Megan Crane

It was supposed to be a favor. It was never supposed to feel real.

When the Colorado ranch Finn Patrick expected to inherit is sold, he follows his sister to Cowboy Point to meet the half-siblings they never knew existed. Time to figure out what comes next.

Kitty Bennett isn’t part of the plan. Sharp-tongued, wary-eyed, and fiercely protective of her family’s beloved Mountain Mama pizza shop, Kitty has no time for distractions. Especially volcanically hot ones.

But when her otherwise wonderful landlord makes it clear Kitty needs a husband if she wants to buy the restaurant at last, Finn is the obvious choice—because nothing about his stay in Montana is permanent. They can fake the whole thing. She’s confident she and Finn are on the same page, and the plan will go smoothly.

The only problem?

Finn has wanted Kitty in every possible way. He’s wanted her since he first laid eyes on her. And he knows exactly what he tastes when he kisses her—forever. Now he needs to convince her that there’s nothing fake about them, after all.

Marked by the Alpha

By Sheritta Bitikofer

An alpha with a storied legacy. An independent woman rebuilding after grief. Forbidden desire—for only one is human….

After her mother’s death, photographer Erica Barrett, buys a home she and her mother obsessed over during her childhood in the quaintly historical town of Tolstone. Her magnetic next door neighbor intrigues and disturbs her. The sensual pull feels otherworldly.

Wolf shifter Dominic Beaumont never wanted to be the prime alpha of the sanctuary city, Tolstone, but when his father dies, he’s forced to step up as pack leader and prime alpha over all the wolf packs sheltering in his town. Erica’s arrival is dangerous. The attraction is fierce and instant, but duty comes first.

When revelations about Erica’s past and parentage create chaos, and she questions everything she thought she knew about herself, Dominic is her strength. But as tension builds in the pack, and his leadership is challenged, love becomes a risk that could cost him his authority, his people, and everything he’s sworn to protect.

Colton

By LaQuette

An undercover Texas Ranger, An IT specialist under pressure. An impossible choice.

Former soldier and by-the-book Texas Ranger Colton Adams is ready to come clean. After months undercover at Restoration Ranch, he’s finally earned a shot at redemption—and the chance to tell sexy, guarded IT specialist Seneca Daniels the truth about who he really is. But before he can beg forgiveness for the lies he told to protect her, danger bursts back into their world. His mission isn’t over—and now the target is Seneca.

Ex-con Seneca Daniels came to Restoration Ranch to rebuild her life, not fall for a man with secrets. Betrayed before, she swore never to risk her heart—or her freedom—again. But when her past returns in the form of the man who once tormented her, she’s trapped between two threats: the one who broke her and the one who lied to save her.

As risks escalate and passions flare, Colton puts it all on the line to keep her safe. But Seneca’s no one’s damsel—especially when she just might be the deadliest threat of all.

Last Man Standing

By Jill Sorenson

Vanessa Nava returns to her Texas hometown as a newly divorced single mom, determined to give her imaginative four-year-old daughter a magical summer. But the serene lakeside cabin she rented? Double-booked. The current occupant is the hottest, grumpiest handyman she’s ever met—claiming it’s under construction and strictly off-limits.

Paul McPherson, a Houston native recovering from a gunshot wound, has retreated to Lost Lake to hide and heal in peace. He won’t share his safe haven with anyone—especially not the sheriff’s daughter and her bubbly little girl. Vanessa is stunning, stubborn, and way too tempting for a man with secrets.

Vanessa paid upfront and refuses to leave. She sets up camp on his doorstep, transforming mishap into lake days filled with laughter, lemonade stands, and hot summer nights—sending Paul’s buried protective instincts into overdrive.

Texas heat ignites a scorching affair neither saw coming. But when danger closes in and Paul’s cover is blown, Vanessa must decide: walk away from the summer fling… or fight for a love that could last forever?

Time’s Up, Cowboy

By Paula Altenburg

She’s a wild-child heiress intent on eluding an arranged marriage. He’s the stoic cowboy tasked with protecting her.

Malika George, a resourceful, happy-go-lucky and freedom loving daughter of privilege is trapped by her billionaire brother in Burning Scrub, a former ghost town, now exclusive Wild West Montana theme park. Malika has plans for her life that don’t include a groom she doesn’t know or like. She’s tried to run away once, but now her brother has her locked down off-the-grid in Montana so she can’t make it twice.

Full-time rancher and part-time Burning Scrub cowboy Jayce Hanson has his own marital problems. The woman he loves is marrying another man, crushing his happily- ever-after dreams. When he’s tasked with entertaining a VIP’s baby sister during her Wild West theme park adventure, he doesn’t object. He loves children and it’s not as if he’ll be having his own anytime soon.

Except the client’s baby sister is a headstrong, impulsive and beautiful woman wilder than the West, and she’s hellbent on escape. Then her fiancé shows up, and Jayce has his hands full—mostly while trying to keep his hands off.

The Cowboy’s Catch

By Stella Holt

A quarterback with a secret. A cowgirl with a past. Undeniable sparks. One small town watching their every move…

Renn Ripley has spent his career as a second string quarterback in Atlanta staying out of the spotlight until a shot at the playoffs throws him into the media’s crosshairs. One wrong headline could expose the secret he’s kept since childhood. To control the fallout, Renn heads to Sandy Point. He didn’t anticipate hooking up with a sexy cowgirl whose kiss feels like a promise and reminds him of his ranch roots.

Miranda Sutton doesn’t get second chances in a town that remembers every mistake. Between running her family’s struggling horse ranch, watching out for her teenage brother and caring for her ill step-mother, she’s learned one hard truth: no man will rescue her. But Miranda has grit and a plan. She’s determined to forget her delicious one night indiscretion with the gorgeous cowboy stranger with the smoldering eyes even though he tempts her to abandon her no more men plan.

Falling for each other could cost them everything…or finally give them both something worth fighting for.

Her Cowboy Dilemma

By CJ Carmichael

Going home shouldn’t be this hard…

Cassidy Lambert has worked hard to build a professional career in Great Falls, far from her domineering mother and the expectations of Coffee Creek Ranch. She swore she’d never come back for good. But when a dangerous equine disease threatens the family horses—and the ranch’s future—Cassidy has no choice but to return home.

Working side by side with rugged veterinarian Dan Farley is the last complication she needs. Their first date years ago ended in disaster, and Dan hasn’t forgotten it. Now forced into close quarters as they fight to save the ranch, old wounds resurface—and so does undeniable chemistry.

Dan once vowed to guard his heart against Cassidy’s sharp edges and city ambitions. Yet beneath her independence, he sees the compassionate woman who loves this land as fiercely as he does.

As the crisis deepens and small-town ties pull tight, Cassidy must choose: the life she built in the city… or the cowboy vet who feels like home.

Meet the Main Characters of The Cowboy Contract, Paula Altenburg’s Newest Release

March 3, 2026 · Posted by Tule Publishing

The Cowboy Contract is Book 1 in the Roped in Time series. One reviewer calls it “crazy and charming.”

That’s the reaction I hoped for.

These books are western romances, but I also wanted to write something fun, which is where the setting comes in. The Roped in Time books are a mashup of the Wild West and contemporary times.

Burning Scrub is a former ghost town that an aging evangelical turned into an off-the- grid commune, but followers soon decided that life on a poor commune wasn’t for them, and they set the town up as a church so they wouldn’t have to pay taxes. When that didn’t deliver a steady enough paycheck to pay the bills, they turned it into a Wild West theme park for a high-end, international clientele.

The main characters are:

Beau Jones – national singing sensation who needs to work on his country brand,
whether he likes it or not. He falls in love with Belle, the town doctor.

Dr. Belle Forsythe – a beautiful, blue-eyed brunette with plenty of brains but no sense
of style. Signing a five-year contract with a Wild West theme park seemed like a fun way
to pay off her student debt at the time. She doesn’t believe in love at first sight, but
when she falls in love with Beau, she discovers that the chemistry behind it is real.

Jayce Hanson – a real western Marlboro Man. This poor schmuck is madly in love with
Belle, but he’s about to get his heart broken. (Don’t feel too sorry for him, though. He
gets his HEA in Book 2, Time’s Up, Cowboy.) He doesn’t love Beau.

Adam Caldwell – supply chain manager, procurement officer, and getaway driver. He’s
also the town safety officer, but that’s a loosely defined role because the day(s) without
incident rarely make it past 0.

Benny Jenkins – 93-year-old town founder, mayor, and former evangelist (also grifter,
depending on who you’re talking to). He lacks a filter and quite a few morals.

Leon Schmidt – Beau Jones’s agent.

Linda Lovett – 6-year-old who pops up in unexpected places and blabs the town’s
secrets at inopportune moments.

Mavis Jenkins – Benny’s 68-year-old daughter. She’s in charge of cultural sensitivity,
religious requirements, and dietary restrictions.

Pearl and Grady Lovett – Linda’s parents. Grady writes the scripts and Pearl designs the costumes. They’re real multitaskers.

Shanda – mystery woman. What a piece of work.

Tilly Wynn – small but mighty. She handles all external communications and runs the
town’s schoolhouse. Her secrets are revealed in Book 3. Until then, she’s pretty much
just an opinionated bystander who is friends with everyone.

Wyatt Earp, aka Sheik Ali – the town’s client. He’s partially responsible for Adam’s
poor safety record.

There are five books in the series.

The next book, Time’s Up Cowboy, releases June 23rd . If you drop by the Tule Book
Club on Facebook this week, advance copies are being given away.

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Paula Altenburg lives in rural Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two sons. A former aviation and aerospace professional, Paula now writes contemporary romance and fantasy with romantic elements. You can connect with her at www.paulaaltenburg.com.

Feeling Lucky with our newest March release line up (Plus, our monthly romance giveaway!)

March 1, 2026 · Posted by Tule Publishing

GIVEAWAY: Because who doesn’t love FREE books?

We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book copy of one of our March 2026 releases!

Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

Good luck and happy reading!

The Cowboy Contract

by Paula Altenburg

When a high-end, off-the-grid, Wild West themed ghost town needs a country singer for an elite international client, Burning Scrub has two months to turn a reluctant country star into a cowboy with a hit record.

Winner of a national vocal competition Beau Jones hates country music and the recording contract hanging over his head. But his family needs the prize money. His agent books him into a remote Montana ranch for two months to polish his brand, teach him how to cowboy up and record a country record whether Beau agrees or not. When Beau wakes up in a frontier jail, watched by a beautiful jailer, he resolves to be the worst cowboy this town has ever seen.

Internal medicine doctor Belle Forsythe is tasked with keeping Beau out of trouble. She has no interest in celebrities or country music. She has a five-year contract, which will pay off her medical school debt. Until then she’s determined to keep her twenty-first-century doctoring skills current and research nineteenth-century medical practices.

Belle’s resolved to her fate until Beau. He’s an advertisement for trouble and she can’t wait.

Jackson

by LaQuette

A curvy, fearless woman. A sexy, guarded Texas Ranger. And a ranch where danger and desire collide.

Aja Everett has a heart too big for her own good. All she wants is to turn her family’s Texas ranch into a wellness retreat where anyone can find peace—and maybe a little redemption. But someone in town is determined to drive her out. When an explosion nearly kills her, Aja realizes she’s not just fighting for her dream—she’s fighting for her life.

Enter Texas Ranger Jackson Dean—gritty, gorgeous, surly, and oh so sexy. Babysitting a VIP’s niece isn’t exactly his idea of a career-making case, but one look at Aja Everett, and he knows he’s in trouble. She’s straight out of his scorching fantasies and twice as stubborn. She doesn’t listen, doesn’t back down, and drives him wild in every possible way.

As danger circles the ranch and tempers flare hotter than a Texas heatwave, Jackson’s protective instincts war with a desire that refuses to be contained. Because keeping Aja safe is his mission. Wanting her? That’s becoming his undoing.

Wildflower Season

by Laurie Beach

Tulip ‘Tootie’ Boone is as wild and free as the wildflowers growing near her grounded houseboat. She’s also completely lost. All she wants is a simple life, a job, and strong family roots. It feels like an impossible thing to create alone.

When she meets a young man in an old pirate cave, their instant connection is more valuable than gold. But can his ongoing interest withstand his movie star status, his bratty teenage sister, and the whims of Mother Nature?

After Tootie uncovers shocking family truths that survived for generations in an abandoned Charleston cemetery, new realities hold the power to change her forever. One of those revelations may literally hold the key to her future, but what does she want? And who will stand with her?

Wildflower Season is a warmly atmospheric novel filled with Southern quirks and love in all its forms. It’s an immersive dive into family dynamics, big dreams, and unlikely pairs. As layered as a gooey Southern casserole, this tale will warm you from the inside out. Fans of Outer Banks and Notting Hill will love this lyrically gorgeous story.

Make Me Yours, Cowboy

by Kristine Lynn

Jace Michaels, Hollywood’s favorite cowboy, may have been born with dust on his boots, but he never expected his return to Banberry, Montana, would mean more than selling the family ranch. But a shadowy real estate investor is threatening to transform his hometown with soulless commercial projects, and Jace surprises himself by staying to fight for Banberry’s future—and teaming up with the last person he expected.

Aurelie Gardinier has built a new life in Banberry, working as a nurse practitioner for pregnant women, but a visa glitch threatens to send her back to her Caribbean island, where a threat from her past awaits. Jace is willing to say “I do” to a marriage of convenience to protect her, but what starts as a practical arrangement turns into a partnership neither of them saw coming. Together, they battle to protect both the town—and their hearts.

Can a leading man with a cowboy’s heart help Aurelie find the courage to fight for her future, or will both of them lose the roots—and the love—they’re just beginning to find?

Her Guardian’s Salvation

by Charlee James

A former Navy SEAL still fights to keep the homeland safe, but can he protect a beautiful witness on the run?

Team leader Jude Hayes still carries the childhood trauma of his family’s brutal murder, but he’s honed himself into the ultimate alpha protector, first as a Navy SEAL, and now a task force director for the Department of Homeland Security. He lives and breathes his job, taking down as many nefarious criminals as he can. When he finds an injured woman in the woods, a victim of wrong place-wrong time, his life takes an unexpected turn.

Home inspector Ivy Nelson considers herself blessed. Her business is thriving, and she lives with her best friend—her autistic brother Ash. When she accepts an assignment from a new realtor, the remote location spooks her. During the inspection, she overhears disturbing criminal activity and runs for her life through a storm—straight over a steep incline.

Jude discovers Ivy and takes charge of the investigation and her safety. Something about the sexy, but reclusive agent calls to her, leaving Ivy wondering who is rescuing whom?

A Little Bit Country

by Jacinta Peachey

Scarred by a cheating, controlling ex and her conman father’s prison years, Jasmine Kennedy flees the outback for the sun-kissed haven of Dolphin Cove, Western Australia. She’ll guard her secrets from welcoming locals. She’ll forget her flirty evening with a fun-loving stranger and mind her own business. No problem.

Ben Stewart is rebuilding after an accident left him with a prosthetic leg. Between soul-sucking hen egg sales and part-time handyman work at the local retirement home, he’s honing his wood-crafting skills. He’s not looking for love, but after connecting with spirited mystery woman Jazzie, he’ll give it a shot. As soon as he’s steady on his feet. Foot. And finds her again.

When Jasmine discovers her one-night charmer is responsible for tanking her local egg sales and he’s booked to fix her fence, she vows to keep her distance. But their paths keep crossing, fences keep falling, and her past is closing in.

Will Jasmine trust Ben and the quirky Dolphin Cove community to stand with her—or will she shield her heart and run?

A sparkling new voice on the Australian rural romance scene. Don’t miss this!

Sheriff’s Honor

by Jill Sorenson

She’s hiding from a past that could destroy her. He’s sworn to uncover the truth—no matter what the cost.

Meredith Rose never meant to point a shotgun at the new deputy sheriff. But when Wade Hendricks strides onto the Lost Lake ranch to visit his mother, all Texas heat and authority, her fight-or-flight instincts kick in. The honorable lawman makes her heart race for all the wrong reasons.

Wade came home to bury ghosts, not dig up new ones. Yet the wary beauty his mother hired as a caretaker unearths feelings he’d rather keep hidden. The air sizzles every time they meet, but Wade knows better than to fall for a woman who lies to his face. When a cold case hits too close to home, Meredith becomes an unlikely ally–and a temptation he can’t resist.

In a small Texas town where secrets won’t stay buried, the forbidden fire between them threatens to ignite a blaze of cowboy justice.

A Soldier’s Promise

by Jane Porter

Country singer Savannah Webb enjoyed some success in Nashville before her career plateaued. Today, thanks to some decisions she’d like to do over, she’s single, pregnant, and alone. Yet she’s determined to survive the holidays and safely deliver her baby girl and then place her in a loving, secure home—something she never had.

Former Army Ranger Finn Campbell has signed on for a stint as a contract soldier while investing in a new tech startup that could be his future, but there are never guarantees for a soldier in the Middle East. Before he’s due to fly out on his mission, Finn decides to spend his leave at the Campbell family’s Montana ranch.

Finn is shocked to instead meet Savannah, housesitting for his family so late in her pregnancy. Their bond surprises them, and he promises to be her support until she no longer needs him. But their growing attraction complicates their short-term agreement to share the ranch for Christmas, and opposing commitments are tugging them apart. Can they find a compromise—and more?

The Love Feud

by Janine Amesta

It’s all part of the marketing game—fake hate—unless she falls for her ex again….

Hailey Moreno has many regrets about letting her family down since her father’s death. But breaking up with her secret boyfriend years ago after his father underhandedly tried to buy her family’s hot-air balloon business, isn’t one. The Selene family is her enemy until she’s charged with creating a Central Oregon hot-air balloon festival. Now she needs her ex’s cooperation and perhaps more.

Ryland Selene always had it bad for Hailey. She’s the one who got away. When she reaches out with an opportunity, Ryland knows he should be cautious but he jumps in, determined to win a second chance with Hailey.

When Ryland proposes planning the festival together, Hailey’s reluctant. Then she hits on what sounds like a fun scheme. Create a fake family feud for social media buzz. Too bad Ryland can’t follow a script…and neither can her heart. But all the pretend drama allows them to be vulnerable and connect in a way they didn’t before. Can faux hate turn to real love?

Ten Bull Riding Questions for Nix McCray from ‘The Cowboy’s Downfall’ by Paula Altenburg

August 14, 2025 · Posted by Tule Publishing

The Cowboy’s Downfall is Book 6 in the Endeavour Ranch of Grand, Montana series.

Nix McCray has already given up bull riding when The Cowboy’s Downfall begins, but he’s still recognized as an expert, and the Endeavour Ranch is thrilled to have him as part of their team.

Nix isn’t as thrilled when he’s asked to take on a group of kids for a bull riding clinic the ranch is running, but he’s not about to say no. In fact, not being able to say no is what leads to his downfall.

Here are ten questions and answers that should give readers a good idea of the type of man Nix McCray is before the story begins:

Q: What was the first moment you knew you wanted to ride bulls for a living? It was never one moment. I got on my first bull as a dare when I was thirteen. To this day, I can’t resist a dare. I lasted about half a second, but I earned twenty dollars. After that, my dad told me if I was going to be stupid I might as well be stupid right, and I started taking lessons.

Q: Describe your relationship with fear. How do you confront it every time you climb into the chute? I don’t confront it—I set it aside. The fear is there, but you learn to work with the boost of energy it gives you. Besides, I didn’t start out riding the best bulls in the business, I worked my way up. That first bull I rode?I was damned scared, and he barely broke into a trot before I fell off.

Q: What’s the story behind your favorite pair of boots or hat? I outgrew my favorite boots a long time ago. They were a Christmas gift from my parents when I was sixteen. Custom-made. They believed in me, and those boots were a constant reminder. I wish I’d kept them.

Q: How does it feel when the crowd cheers your name after a successful ride? Honestly? My adrenaline’s so high at that point, all I can hear is the rush of blood in my ears. My attention is one hundred percent on getting off that bull and out of the barrelmen’s way so they can do their job. A good crowd adds to the buzz, but the buzz is already there.

Q: Has love ever given you more butterflies than an eight-second ride? I met my ex-wife when I was fifteen years old. A fifteen-year-old boy isn’t thinking about butterflies, he’s all in for the ride—and that particular ride left more bumps and bruises than Man Hater. If I had a do-over, I’d take Man Hater.

Q: What’s the hardest lesson the rodeo has ever taught you—about bulls, about people, or about yourself? Bulls and people will turn on you. You can only rely on yourself, so make sure you’re up to the job.

Q: When you’re alone on the open road between events, what runs through your mind? Not a whole lot. I’m a “one day at a time” kind of guy. I don’t believe in planning too far ahead, but I don’t dwell on the past, either. When I’m on the road I enjoy the scenery. I like peace and quiet. I’ll take the back road every chance I get.

Q: If you could trade places with anyone for a day—inside or outside the arena—who would it be and why? Tough question. No one, I think. I doubt if anyone has the perfect life, and as I said, I like peace and quiet. I’ve learned to be okay with my own company.

Q: How do you balance the dangers of your profession with the hope of building a future with someone special? I mentioned the ex-wife, right? I left all the planning for the future to her. She handled the money and then took it all with her when she left. That was all the special I need. I plan to find a quiet ranch somewhere and spend the rest of my days as a cowboy. A bunk, a horse, and three meals a day, and I’m happy.

Q: If you could give one piece of advice to someone who loves a bull rider, what would it be? Bull riders are about as steady as bulls. It’s easy for a bull rider to buy into his fame and forget about fortune. Be sure you can trust him around women and money. My ex-wife didn’t trust me even a little. Turns out that’s because she was the one who couldn’t be trusted, so I guess my advice goes both ways.

And that sums up Nix McCray. Once bitten, twice shy. He’s easygoing, content, and most definitely not looking for love.

Just wait until he meets Shauna Walsh! The Cowboy’s Downfall is a foregone conclusion once she enters the story.

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August Heat and Sizzling New Romances from Tule – a match guaranteed for this month’s hot new romances!

July 31, 2025 · Posted by Tule Publishing

GIVEAWAY: Because who doesn’t love FREE books?

We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the August romance releases.

Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

Good luck and happy reading!

Deal with the Texas Soldier

by Julie Benson

Former soldier Tanner Jordan embraces the opportunities in his new town of Service, Texas. He’s invested in a business that requires his trouble-shooting skills, and when he finds out his new partner is a hometown girl with a huge heart, sassy mouth and a brilliant brain, he’s struck gold. He relishes challenges in work and pleasure.

Reese Cartwright isn’t thrilled when her granddad sells his share in the family business to an outsider, even though he is a friend. But she’s not expecting her new partner to be sexy as sin, and eager to make changes. Reese issues a challenge—winner take all—convinced she’ll win.

Tanner—a true Texan—is game, and their sizzling attraction soon ignites. Tanner wants it all—Reese and their business partnership, but can this stubborn beauty compromise so that they can both win?

Five Alarm Love

by Jillian David

Lives—and hearts—are on the line in Yukon Valley, Alaska.

Yukon Valley Fire Chief Tuli Sampson has spent years protecting his hometown, but the only thing he’s ever wanted to save is Louise Wright’s heart. His childhood best friend has always been his anchor, steady and unyielding like the Yukon River. Now, with his career thriving and his charm earning him fame as a tourist influencer, Tuli is ready to risk it all for the woman who’s been his forever girl.

Louise Wright, a shy and dedicated medic, has spent her life dreaming of more—more courage, more love, and maybe even Tuli. He’s always been her secret wish, the one man who could make her heart race faster than a snowstorm. But just as their undeniable chemistry sparks into something real, Lou receives devastating news that threatens to shatter their future.

Caught between her own happiness and Tuli’s, Louise chooses his. But in a town where matchmakers never quit and love runs deeper than the salmon-filled rivers, can these childhood friends turn years of longing into a lifetime together?

The Bad Boy’s Homecoming

by Stella Holt

She doesn’t care about his fame. He doesn’t trust her motives. Let the sparks fly.

Baseball bad boy Levi Hart is tired of playing a part. Dubbed The Beast at Bat, he’s built a career on swagger and scandal—but he’s done being a brand. When team management demands more drama for ratings, Levi walks. Adrift and at a crossroads, he heads to his hometown for some quiet…and lands in anything but.

Missy Shaw finally has stability—her art is selling, her past is behind her, and her friendship with her sweet elderly landlord has brought unexpected joy. What she didn’t sign up for? Sharing the house with the woman’s grumpy, gorgeous, and very famous grandson.

Levi thinks Missy’s a gold digger. Missy thinks Levi’s a judgmental jerk. But forced to live under the same roof, the tension between them is more than just irritation—it’s attraction. And it’s getting harder to ignore.

He’s used to being wanted for the wrong reasons. She’s vowed never to fall for a player. But what if this game of opposites is one worth playing?

The Cowboy’s Downfall

by Paula Altenburg

His first mistake…saying yes.

Retired bull rider Nix McCray savors his freedom riding the range. Let a woman run his life? Never again. Those days are behind him. When the Endeavour Ranch asks him to run a bull riding clinic for teens, he agrees. How much trouble can a group of kids be? No idea, but the uptight, hyper responsible older sister of a reckless seventeen-year girl sure becomes a burr in his side, disturbing his calm.

Self-assured lawyer Shauna Walsh has always followed the rules. When her flighty mother begs her to take her sister following the latest school expulsion, Shauna’s confident she can prevail. Wrong. She’s out of her depth. Worse, the amused, sexy cowboy running the rodeo clinic is everything she shouldn’t want, yet he has a super power over her once sleepy libido.

Soon, the unruly teenager determined to shock everyone is the least of Shauna and Nix’s problems. How can they explore the fire burning between them, yet keep the casual affair a secret in a rural community when they’re supposed to be setting a good example?

Breaking the Alpha

by Katja Desjarlais

He’s a perfect disaster. She’s a perfect escape.

River Baker has traded his failed marriage, a social media disaster, and his modeling career in LA for his hometown of Epson. Awaiting him is the notorious Baker reputation, a job at his brother’s tattoo shop, Serpent’s Tongue Ink, and there’s no escaping the judgment over why he couldn’t keep his ‘perfect life’ together. But when he meets a business woman who sees past his handsome façade to the scars he hides, River finds the true escape he seeks.

Angelina Watson owns Wholly Yours and strives to live a quiet life of balance. A free spirit who never felt like she belonged, Angelina has created her own peaceful world of candles, essential oils, and trinkets as unique as she is. The broken, conflicted River sets her passion and her bed on fire, but she wants to be his partner, not his crutch.

Torn between perfection, expectation, and love, River has a choice to make before Angelina makes it for him and walks away for good.

Vices, Villains and the Viscount

by Karla Kratovil

An evening of flirtation is interrupted by murder, casting two bruised hearts together as they hunt for the killer.

Elizabeth Harper once had a fairytale romance, but her dreams of a happy future were shattered when her aristocratic fiancé was killed, leaving her unwed and pregnant. Seven years later, she’s a fiercely independent single mother running her late father’s newspaper. Research for her latest article investigating vice in London leads her to an infamous gaming hell where she searches for a friend’s missing daughter.

Owner of the Blue Angel, Matthew Reeves, was betrayed as a child by his family. Abandoning his respectable name and old life, he reinvented himself on the streets of London. The Blue Angel employees are his family, and he will do anything to protect them from a busybody reporter determined to defame its reputation.

In this spicy historical romance, a whip-smart newspaper editor and a devilishly handsome gaming hell owner join forces to find a killer. Can they push aside their mutual mistrust and learn to believe in love again?

What the Cowboy Wants

by Elsa Winckler

The night Influencer Rose Dalton gets dumped live on social media—when she and her millions of followers were expecting a marriage proposal—is the night Rose drives away from her life in Seattle. She’s hurt and angry, mostly at herself for becoming someone she hardly recognizes. She’s also at fault when she almost drives off the road near a town called Marietta, earning a scolding from a cowboy with the most amazing blue eyes she’s ever seen.

Cooper Weston is known as the horse whisperer. He prefers animals to people and loves working with skittish and abused horses on his family’s vast ranch. Women love him, and he enjoys them, but he’s yet to meet one who’s interested in anything besides fashion, social media, and taking pictures of everything.

Then he lays eyes on the wounded, secretive Rose and he wonders if he can trust her with his past, and Rose isn’t sure she’s brave enough to hand over her bruised heart to the quiet sexy cowboy.

Chasing Carolina Jessamine

by Laurie Beach

Sometimes, beauty’s not enough…

Carolina Jessamine Boone was created to be beautiful. At least that’s what she’s been told her whole life. So, why is she still alone?

Jessa has a good job at the island winery and is making an old Lowcountry bungalow into a home—she’s content, and certainly has no need for a man. But anonymous gifts left through an old milk door raise both questions and memories of the past. Were the gifts left by the suave outsider who has designs on not just her, but the winery itself? Could they be from the boy who broke her heart years ago? Or is she about to finally discover who her father is?

The more Jessa opens her heart, the more she puts herself at risk. But sometimes heartbreak is simply a nudge onto a new, better path.

Fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey and Karen White will find this sweet Lowcountry novel full of Southern charm, family drama, and the kind of no-nonsense wisdom one finds among the close-knit communities of the South Carolina sea islands.

Summer Romance Releases for Hot July Summertime Reads (Plus a Giveaway!).

July 1, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

GIVEAWAY: We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the July romance releases. Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

Check out our new romance releases for July!

Summer Heat: A Sexy, Steamy Summer Romance Anthology
Texas Forged by Eve Gaddy | Hot Mess by Amy Andrews | Nursing the Flame by Shelli Stevens | Her Texas Ex by Katherine Garbera |Strictly Off Limits by Stella Holt | Catch Me by Michele Arris
Release Date: July 2, 2024

Rumors, Ruin and the Duke by Karla Kratovil
The Lost Lords, Book 1
July 11, 2024

Forgiving Her First Love by Dani Collins
Raven’s Cove, Book 2
July 16, 2024

One Lucky Cowboy by Kristine Lynn
Marshall Brothers Ranching, Book 2
July 23, 2024

Hot, Hard and Impossible Cowboys: Anthology
Most Dangerous Cowboy by Megan Crane, A Doctor for the Cowboy by Amy Andrews, The Cowboy’s Redemption by Paula Altenburg, The Rebel and the Cowboy by Sarah Mayberry, Her Cowboy Baby Daddy by Jeannie Watt, The Cowboy Doctor by Leah Vale
July 29, 2024

Sworn to Defend by Charlee James
Sworn Navy SEALs, Book 3
July 30, 2024

Bear’s Heart by Jane Porter
The Calhouns & Campbells of Cold Canyon Ranch, book 2
July 31

Tule Author Q&A: Paula Altenburg talks on her successes and inspiration for her stories

June 14, 2024 · Posted by Tule Publishing

Paula Altenburg popped by the Tule blog to share some insights to her writing process, touch on her writing inspiration, and give us a glimpse into a future project with Tule!

Transitioning from a career in aviation and aerospace to writing contemporary romance and fantasy is quite a shift. What inspired you to pursue writing, and how has your background influenced your storytelling?

This is a hard question! I don’t think I pursued writing—writing pursued me. Story ideas are no problem because there’s a voice in my head that’s constantly whispering, “What if?” Sticking with a project to the end is the far bigger challenge, but I’ve learned to take pride in my work. A demanding day job has taught me two things—treat writing like a professional career and create a professional product to be proud of.

Living in rural Nova Scotia sounds idyllic. How does your environment influence your writing, especially in terms of setting and atmosphere?

I had this talk with a writer friend recently. I will always and forever be a country girl, whereas she’s a big city girl, and it really shows in our work. I write cowboys because I know small towns inside out. The same when I write fantasy. I stick to rural areas—the few times I’ve tried a city setting, the atmosphere I was trying to create didn’t ring true. My friend finds the same. She’s tried cowboys, but her city settings work much better for her. Unless you have a deep curiosity about an unfamiliar setting and are willing to put in the work to bring it to life, I don’t believe it will carry onto the page. At least, that’s how it is for me. I can Google setting details, but atmosphere is a whole other thing.

As a USA Today Bestselling Author, congratulations on your success! Can you share some of the key moments or milestones in your writing career that you’re particularly proud of?

The thing I’m most proud of? Always being willing to learn. You’re never too old or successful to learn something new—about craft, about business, about publishing trends. What’s the new hottest genre? (Right now, it’s romantasy.) What’s the next hottest trend? (I have a prediction on that in my head.) How can I add more detail to a setting? What would motivate this particular character? I’m also proud of my story ideas. I don’t want to copy someone else’s ideas or follow trends blindly. I want my work to stand apart.

You write contemporary romance and fantasy with romantic elements. What draws you to these genres, and do you find any common threads between them in your writing?

Right now I’m focused entirely on contemporary romance. I have a fantasy in the works, but it’s going to have to wait until I can give it the attention it deserves. The common denominator between my contemporaries and my fantasies, I’ve discovered, is the setting, because other than that, they’re worlds apart. (See what I did there?) I tend to focus on the characters, so both genres are deeply emotional, but with the contemporaries, I like to add more humor. I like to take the ridiculous and make it believable. That’s probably another similarity between them, but expressed differently—in my fantasies, I like to take the fantastical and bring it to life.

How do you engage with your audiences and what do you enjoy most about interacting with readers?

Engage? Interact? It’s like you don’t know me… I’m as big an introvert on social media as I am in real life. Facebook is my hangout online. Unlike most people, I don’t go out of my way to friend others. If I send you a friend request, check first to see if I’ve been hacked before you accept. If you send me a friend request, I will check out your profile before I accept. (Only because I want to make sure that you’re human.) But once I accept, I will follow you faithfully. I look at your posts. I like them or send hugs, depending on what they require. Occasionally I’ll comment, but I’m not nearly as funny as I like to think I am, so I try not to say too much. But if a reader sends me an email through my website to tell me how much they liked one of my books? Fair warning. I will respond to the point you’ll have to block me. I’m like the boring guy at the party you made eye contact with and now can’t get away from.

With a husband and two sons, how do you balance your writing career with family life? Do your family members ever inspire characters or plotlines in your books?

These days, my sons occupy my thoughts more than my time. (I really need to update my bio.) However, having said that, I do have a day job that I really like. (And a husband I’m passingly fond of.) I get to work from home and my bosses are lovely. They don’t mind that my career is my writing. But I learned early on that writing every day isn’t for me. I need to think about things. I get up at 5 am, write/think about writing for a few hours, work at the day job, go back to thinking or reading. The weekends are when I try to get actual words on the page. I try to keep family and friends out of my work, but at the moment, I have one son who’s making that really hard.

What are some of the challenges and rewards of writing fantasy with romantic elements compared to contemporary romance?

This one’s an easy question. In fantasy, I love being able to set my imagination loose and create my own worlds. (I do the same thing in contemporary romance, but reality interferes.) The challenging part about fantasy worlds is having to make them seem real, because, interesting fact—readers can’t see inside my head. I have to make them buy into what I create.

Are there any particular themes or messages that you strive to incorporate into your novels, regardless of genre?

A good story will usually have at least one message/theme, possibly more. I don’t always start out with anything particular in mind—each book is different, and the characters and their circumstances usually make those decisions for me. The book that really stands out for me is my first Grand, Montana story (it’s also one of my USA Today bestsellers!), The Rancher Takes a Family. Jake McGregor isn’t in touch with his feelings, but when his sister and brother-in-law are killed in a plane crash and he finds himself the guardian of three very young, very lost children, he doesn’t question the need to step up. He knows the right thing to do. The message is family first. Because he discovers firsthand how devastating it is to lose a big part of one.

What advice would you give to aspiring authors who are looking to pursue a career in writing?

Never forget the importance of craft. You can have the greatest plot ever, but in today’s competitive world, polishing up the little details will set your work apart. Also, always pay attention to innovative ways to earn money if you want to make writing your career. Technology is progressing at light speed, and new opportunities seem to crop up daily, like weeds. And, oh yes… Repeat after me: Marketing and promotion are my friends.

Looking ahead, what can readers expect from your future projects? Are there any new genres or themes you’re excited to explore in your writing?

I’ve spent a lot of time in Grand, Montana over the past few years and I love those people. I have eight books set in the town, and two more stories are in the works. But my next contract with Tule is…I hesitate to say romantic comedy, because they’re western romances, but I went out of my way to create a setting for these books that’s going to stretch reader credibility a teensy bit. So, the setting is somewhat comedic, but the romances are genuine and will be filled with the usual scale of angst and emotion I love to explore. (I’d like to thank Tule for taking a chance on a project that I’m enthusiastic about, because as I said earlier, I prefer my writing to stand apart from the trends.)

BONUS: What is one book that you would consider to be your comfort read that you will always reach for?

One?!? Tule has tons of great comfort reads. But Megan Crane’s Most Dangerous Cowboy (formerly Cody) is a winner for me.

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THE COWBOY’S REDEMPTION – Release Day Blog Post Featuring Author Paula Altenburg!

August 1, 2023 · Posted by Tule Publishing

I’ve been writing in Grand, Montana for five years now, and it’s begun to take on a life of its own. With the release of The Cowboy’s Redemption, my eighth book in Grand, I thought I’d give readers a chance to get to know the town itself a little better.

“Grand hugged the banks of the Yellowstone River. The first McGregors to settle here had been Irish sutlers evicted from a British fort for selling whiskey to soldiers. The two enterprising brothers took the money they’d earned and invested it in cattle—although, according to family legend, they never quite managed to stay on the right side of the law. Whiskey barrels continued to overflow in the McGregor cellars well into the twentieth century.

“The town got its name from the plans those two brothers had dreamed up for the town. Unfortunately, Grand got upstaged by nearby Billings and its grip on the new railroad. For his part, Jake was happy with the way history played out. Grand’s population topped out at six thousand—a nice, even number. ” ~ The Rancher Takes a Family

The boardwalk on the waterfront, which borders the Yellowstone River, is another favorite place for characters to hang out:

“Glittering lights trussed the underbelly of a black, star-speckled sky. They draped from every tree, shrub, and railing. Every storefront—every business—they all shouted, let the season begin.

“He’d come downtown intent on buying the perfect gifts for his nephew and niece at the annual midnight craft fair. They’d shut down the waterfront from the town hall to the library. No cars allowed. People flowed freely down the main street, then up the river boardwalk, checking out handcrafted merchandise at the numerous vending stalls.” ~ The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby

Originally, Grand had two ranches—the Wagging Tongue, which belongs to the McGregor brothers and borders on the Tongue River, and the Running River Ranch, its next-door neighbor. Since then I’ve added the Endeavour Ranch, home to an indoor arena and a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo that takes place every February, a seasonal smoke jumping operation for the state of Montana, a free clinic, and a group home for troubled youth.

Grand now has a high school, a strip mall, a daycare, law firm, sheriff’s office… Hannah Brand, from Sweetheart Montana, set up her own brewery here, too. The Grand Master Brewery and Taproom first appears in The Montana Doctor and has become one of my favorite places. I’ve used it in several books now:

“The Grand Master Brewery and Taproom occupied a weathered brick building that had once been an old dairy. The building itself dated from the mid-1800s when Grand was established. Inside, pub tables with chess boards carved into them butted the walls on opposite sides of the room. Regular tables that seated four people—more, if the people were friendly—hogged the real estate under the street-facing front window. Long shelves held an assortment of board games. A metalwork cowboy riding a bucking bronco hung from the ceiling. Hannah’s brother, an artist, had made it for her.

“The bar, complete with a brass footrail, squared off against the front window from the back of the room. Right next to the bar hovered a door that led into the brewery itself. Between that magic door and the brewery lurked another, more private, entrance to an apartment above.” ~ The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby

And Grand continues to grow.

Another Tule author will be joining me very soon (and yes, I’m excited to welcome her! She brings her own unique voice and a brand-new, 4-book series). My question for readers becomes, how do you like stories written by different authors set in the same worlds?

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Tule Publishing August 2023 Releases (and Giveaway!)

August 1, 2023 · Posted by Tule Publishing

Read more about our new releases for August!

August New Releases Graphic with Watercolor background

GIVEAWAY: We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the August releases. Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected at the end of the month.

The Cowboy’s Redemption by Paula Altenburg (Montana Born)

Release Date: August 1, 2023

The Endeavour Ranch of Grand, Montana, Book 5

She’s done with cowboys for good…

Cowboy Levi Harrington oversees the innovative breeding program at the Endeavour Ranch. He knows how to read aggression, personality, and mood in bulls and horses better than anyone in Grand, Montana. When he sees the fiancée of his best friend, who died during a rodeo several years ago, struggling to control her horse, he wants to help. He’s loved Dana from afar for years, but she’s always been off-limits—even now.

Barrel racer Dana Barrett’s relationship with a popular bull rider killed in the arena was complicated, messy, and not at all the fairy tale love story rodeo fans chose to see. She’s ready to step out of the tragedy’s limelight and move on, starting with taking her career to the next level. That’s hard to do when everyone still sees her as a tragic heroine and when her beloved champion horse is at the end of her career.

Dana needs a fresh start, starting with a new horse. When a twist of fate throws Levi and Dana together again, can they move beyond the past and forge a future together?

Dial M for Mud Cake by Kaz Delaney (Tule Mystery)

Release Date: August 3, 2023

Hart of Texas Murder Mysteries, Book 6

This wrong number is turning out to be deadly…

As summer settles over Airlie Falls, Texas, baker Rosie Hart is gearing up for the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. Orders are coming in fast, but when someone calls in an order for a mud cake, Rosie feels uneasy. After a series of confusing phone calls, she comes to the chilling conclusion that the term ‘mud cake’ is in fact code for a ‘hit’—someone is ordering a murder!

As the dough for her Apple Custard Brioche Bread rises, so does Rosie’s anxiety. This isn’t like any of the cases she’s solved before. This time she has to save someone, but first she has to discover exactly who she’s supposed to be saving—and more importantly, who wants that person dead.

With her commitment to the town’s week-long festivities, trying to control her nonagenarian friends who’ve just discovered the home shopping network, determining if a long-lost child has indeed resurfaced, and not to mention an Elvis impersonator on every corner, Rosie’s wondering if she can really unmask the person with murderous intent before they take matters into their own hands.

A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy by Kris Bock (Texas Born)

Release Date: August 8, 2023

The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys, Book 4

This runaway bride needs a fresh start.

After falling unexpectedly pregnant, Daisy Taylor barely had a moment to think. The baby’s father proposed, her parents rushed the wedding, and Daisy fled the altar. She runs away to Last Stand, Texas, to stay with her aunt and arrives in time for a fundraising ball—where her wedding dress blends in—and dances with a handsome stranger. He seems sweet and kind, and when Daisy later secures employment as an assistant at a nearby ranch, she’s pleased to see the man again. But she’s humiliated that he doesn’t recognize her.

The youngest of his siblings, Xander Tomlinson is still uncomfortable with his family’s unexpected lottery win. He prefers a quiet and peaceful life on the ranch caring for creatures in need. When his mother hires an office assistant, Xander is immediately protective of Daisy and her ever-growing belly.

Daisy won’t take charity and Xander struggles to fight his attraction to Daisy who, as an employee, is off-limits. As their friendship teeters on the edge of becoming more and the baby’s father starts making demands, will Xander learn that some things are worth fighting for?

Once Upon a Beast by Kyra Jacobs (American Heart)

Release Date: August 10, 2023

Bourbon Falls, Book 1

It’s a fairy tale as old as time…

Everyone in Bourbon Falls knows Delaney Brooks doesn’t need a man—including Delaney. So when a storm sends her niece’s car hydroplaning into the town hermit’s bushes, it’s nothing Del can’t handle herself. But the winds also cause costly damage to the roof of her family’s beloved bookstore, and Del accepts it’s time to seek help.

Isaac Manning never intended to be the bad guy. But a slanderous post went viral, and he’s forced to take cover in Bourbon Falls, Indiana, hiding to protect his tech company until the online storm blows over. The strategy goes smoothly until a teenage girl destroys his lawn. Now two locals have seen his face, and one is tugging at his heartstrings.

Del’s fundraiser can save her family’s bookstore but she’ll need an amazing website built to draw the crowds in. Isaac, wanting a break from his loneliness, is happy to trade his skills for Del’s landscape panache. But can the two truly work together to support the town’s biggest event of the year without jeopardizing their hearts and reputations too?

Love and Order by Stella Holt (American Heart)

Release Date: August 14, 2023

Legacy of the Maguires, Book 4

She’s keeping secrets—and he has the answers she doesn’t know she needs.

Finn Maguire may be the baby of his close-knit family, but this former Navy SEAL has never shied away from a challenge. Now a lawyer with a plan to practice business law, he’s ready for a normal life. The coveted junior partner position is his next goal—but he’s pitted against the enigmatic woman he’s spent two years admiring from afar, and he can’t resist his desire to learn more.

Hailey Adams grew up in foster care, where she learned how to avoid danger. Her intense self-discipline and vow to never let anyone make her feel vulnerable again have landed her one case away from the security of partnership at a prestigious D.C. firm. But teaming with the charming Finn tests her well-honed ability to keep people at a distance.

Finn finally breaks through Hailey’s walls just in time for her to find out he kept the biggest secret of all. Will this be a case Finn loses, or can Hailey learn to trust the first person who’s made her feel safe?

The Remarkable Rise of Amanda Appleby by Trish Morey (Holiday)

Release Date: August 15, 2023

With Love, Cornwall, Book 2

Before Amanda Appleby’s rise comes the fall…

When Amanda Appleby catches her husband messing with the belly dancer hired for his fiftieth birthday party, her once-perfectly curated life crashes down. With her marriage in ruins and little money from the property settlement, Amanda finds herself fifty, divorced, and broke.

Amanda retreats to her family’s charming cottage in Cornwall to regroup and hits on a way to make money. She writes a book about how to renovate and sell a house. Peppered with cynical tips from Amanda’s own failed marriage, the book goes viral. Hailed as the “Marie Kondo for the Unhappily Married Woman,” Amanda is thrust into stardom. Invited as a contestant on a dating show, she meets Jack Walker, the show’s crabby—but surprisingly kind-hearted—scriptwriter and Amanda discovers that maybe romance isn’t dead after all.

But when she’s enlisted as the public face of a man-hating site, suddenly Amanda’s success turns toxic, threatening to derail both her career and her newfound relationship. But Amanda is no longer the dutiful wife she once was. Can the woman Amanda has become find it in herself to keep her star rising?

Meet Me in River’s Edge by Nan Reinhardt (American Heart)

Release Date: August 17, 2023

The Weaver Sisters, Book 2

He ticks every one of her “never again” boxes…

Jo Weaver loves her job as a boat mechanic for her family’s marina in River’s Edge, Indiana. But when she’s pulled away from her high school reunion with her sisters to fix a stranded yacht, she can’t restrain her irritation. Jo doesn’t like wealthy men who think they can have whatever they want, and she has no intention of falling for rich and charming again.

Born into the international Briggs Hotels empire, Alex Briggs has never felt comfortable with his life of privilege. Abandoning his family’s business to pursue medical research, he’s far more at home in his lab. When the yacht he restored himself breaks down on the way to an important conference, Alex begrudgingly goes in search of a boat mechanic and falls, literally, into Jo Weaver’s arms. The fireworks he feels are impossible to ignore.

Jo does her best to keep Alex in the business zone, but he keeps slipping into something more. Can she trust her fragile heart, especially when Alex and his life-altering research are so far from River’s Edge?

Striking Gold by Janine Amesta (American Heart)

Release Date: August 24, 2023

Love in El Dorado, Book 1

Not all that glitters is gold…especially in love.

Mia Russo is well aware that being voted “most likely to succeed” in high school doesn’t guarantee anything, especially after her political career crashes and burns. Without a plan for the first time in her life, Mia moves back home with her dad. After being rejected by the handsome local jewelry store owner who seems way too familiar, she takes a barista job while she determines her next steps.

Orphaned at a young age, Ross Manasse finally finds peace when he inherits his grandfather’s jewelry store. It’s been a tough road, and Ross is looking for quietness and stability. When his former high school tutor—someone Ross once thought of as a friend—barges into his shop looking for a job and doesn’t recognize him, his safest option is keeping her at arm’s length.

Mia’s determined to make something in her life work, but in rekindling a relationship with the grumpy jeweler, she digs up more about their shared history than they expect. Mia and Ross will need to decide what’s more important: finding success or true happiness?

When the Duke Loved Me by Lydia Lloyd (Muse)

Release Date: August 28, 2023

The Rake Chronicles, Book 1

They are both pretending to be someone else for the night…

When Catherine Forster asks a handsome stranger to lead her out of the ballroom and into the Tremberley gardens, she hopes to glimpse its renowned Roman ruins…and maybe steal a kiss. But when she and her delectable escort are discovered in a scandalous embrace, Catherine is horrified to learn that she has been kissing John Breminster, heir to the man who ruined her family.

Given that the Forsters are his sworn enemies, John had no choice but to walk away from Catherine that night. But he has never been able to forget their close encounter—and, even years later, still longs for her touch. Worse, when his father dies, John, now the Duke of Edington, finds himself with a problem that only Catherine can help him solve.

Catherine agrees to aid him in his quest…for a price. On their journey, they soon begin to give into temptation, even as they uncover troubling revelations about the past. Will John and Catherine overcome this shared history? Or will its secrets tear them apart forever?

A Wasp in the Woods by Geri Krotow (Tule Mystery)

Release Date: August 29, 2023

Shop ‘Round the World, Book 3

Retired Navy Pilot Angel Warren’s sleuthing days are behind her. At least, that’s what she tells herself after finding two dead bodies during her first year back in Stonebridge, Pennsylvania. Murders make customers wary and Angel’s sales are suffering. With her daughters back in college and the cases behind her, Angel focuses on attracting more customers into her novelty shop.

Hoping to boost local tourism, Angel researches how to create a walking history tour. During a dry run for her inaugural walk, her brother’s Pomeranian leads her through the woods and to her third body, the apparent victim of multiple stings from a nearby wasp nest. Angel recognizes the deceased as her sister’s cherished employee who was days away from being married.

The scene doesn’t sit right with Angel’s best friend, Detective Trinity Colson, however, who suspects foul play. When the autopsy reveals a different cause of death, Angel dives into her most dangerous case yet. Soon Angel, along with her eclectic crew featuring two dogs and a feisty parrot, are once again on the hunt for a murderer. But is Angel also being hunted?

The Cowboy’s Lost Family by Roxanne Snopek (Montana Born)

Release Date: August 31, 2023

The Malones of Grand, Montana, Book 1

He’s looking for the one thing she’s done with: family.

Brade Oliver arrives in Grand, Montana, looking for blood—and answers. Genetic tests reveal that his biological family may reside in the small, western town, and he’s on a mission to finally discover the one thing his adoptive family couldn’t give him: the truth.

Kendall McKinley craves a normal life, free of the demands, drama, and constraints of her dysfunctional family. Despite being focused on building her career and working on a restoration project, Kendall can’t help herself from noticing a handsome stranger the first night he arrives. But when Brade starts asking uncomfortable questions around town, Kendall is determined to protect her community and friends. The harder she tries to steer Brade away from the answers he seeks, the more he pushes back…and the more irresistible he becomes.

Brade is determined to uncover the truth no matter what, and Kendall finds herself torn between keeping the secrets of people she cares for and finding answers for the man she loves.

Tule Author Q&A: Paula Altenburg isn’t leaving Montana anytime soon!

October 17, 2022 · Posted by Tule Publishing

Paula Altenburg stopped by the Tule blog to discuss the fourth book in The Endeavour Ranch of Grand, Montana series, The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby!

Where did you get the inspiration for The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby?

Thanks for having me here! I love writing about babies, and there’s nothing sexier than a man who knows how to handle them. 😊 I have a husband and two sons, and they’re all good with children, so they’re definitely my inspirations for heroes. Miles Decker loves children too, and he LOVES his Christmas surprise. It just seems so cliché to write about cowboys who can’t at least figure one out and I try to avoid writing that kind of character.

This is the fourth book in The Endeavour Ranch of Grand, Montana series, but it isn’t your first time writing a story set in Grand, Montana. What was it like to come back? Will we see any familiar faces?

I’ve written seven books set in Grand, MT now, with three more in the works, so Grand is going to be my writing home for a while. I love this town. I started with the McGregor Brothers of Grand, MT and I’ve settled into the Endeavour Ranch of Grand, MT for the time being. The McGregor brothers make appearances in the Endeavour Ranch books, as do other main and secondary characters. And I’ve just submitted a proposal to my editor for Tate Shannahan’s brother Ford’s story because reviewers asked me if he was going to get one. Of course he is!

If you could spend the day with Miles or Tate, who would you choose and what would you do?

That’s a hard question. It’s like asking me which of my children I’d rather spend time with, and the answer is always, “It depends on the day.” If I want to lounge around in my pajamas and watch movies, it’s Tate. She’s high energy though, so I’d have to catch her on a day when she needs to unwind and recharge. Miles, though… If I want to spend my day smiling, then my money’s on him.

Do you have any favorite Christmas or holiday traditions?

Family dinner! Everyone comes to my house for turkey. When it comes to cooking, I’m a one-trick pony and turkey dinner is it. It’s the only meal I love to prepare. After dinner, we all head to my brother’s house to watch movies in his home theater. He’s a sound engineer, so when I say “home theater” think ten-foot screen and speakers that are probably the reason why I’m hard of hearing.

What are you currently reading?

Jim Butcher. I’m a huge urban fantasy fan and I’m re-reading the Dresden Files. I love Harry Dresden, and wizards in general. But honestly, the genre I read depends on my mood and what I’m writing. I tend to avoid reading contemporary romance when I’m working on one of my own books.

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