Shirley Penick

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Small Town, Big Love - Volume Three
Series: Reading Order Bundle, Book 3. Price: $19.99 USD. Words: 374,510. Language: English. Originally Published: August 1, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Previously published stories. No new content. This is a collection of stories, gathered together in the author's suggested reading order. This volume contains the following: Conflict of Interest - Lake Chelan book 7 - A vacation fling romance Another Chance for Love - Lake Chelan book 8 - A later in life second chance romance The Lawman - Saddles and Secrets book 1 - A later in life second...
A Cowboy for Alyssa
Series: Burlap and Barbed Wire, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 51,890. Language: English. Originally Published: February 25, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Looks can be deceiving, and a cowboy only gets one chance to make a good impression. Alyssa Jefferson is ready to start her veterinary internship at the Rockin' K ranch, in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, where she will be assisting with the births of over three hundred pregnant cows. It's a dream come true, and she's so excited the joy is oozing from her. As icing on the cake, it appears the...
The Lawman
Series: Saddles and Secrets, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 54,980. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Later in Life, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
Sabotage on Maggie Ann's horse rescue ranch has her reaching for her phone to call the sheriff, John Beaumont. Maggie Ann hasn't had much interaction with her former high school sweetheart since she returned to the family ranch eight months ago, after her divorce. Her ex having traded her in for a younger woman. John's first order of business is to protect the citizens in the northern Wyoming...
Tempting Chase
Series: Burlap and Barbed Wire, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 52,810. Language: English. Originally Published: February 25, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
Friends forever. Chase Kipling and his twin brother Cade have been best friends with Katie since grade school. They hang out together all the time, riding horses, playing cards, going to movies and sporting events. A fun friendship for all three of them. Until a new guy in town mentions what a sexy woman she is. Chase sees red at the comment, how dare some guy lust after his best friend. Sure...
Christmas at the Rockin' K
Series: Helluva Engineer, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 52,360. Language: English. Originally Published: November 23, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Holiday
The Kipling family has returned for a Christmas celebration. Brenda Straton is shocked and, in truth, a little appalled that she and her roommate have been invited by their mentors to spend Winter break at a cattle ranch in the mountains of Colorado. Why would a family they don't know invite them to spend Christmas with them? People just don't do that, at least not in her experience. Thomas...
Another Chance for Love
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 8. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,940. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Later in Life
Mystery and Romance combine to give this couple a second chance to fall in love. Carol Anderson is shocked when a simple handshake sends sparks flying along her nerve endings. She never thought to feel that kind of attraction again after her husband died many years ago. The sexy architect that arrives on the ferry to help with a building project tempts, but he is not for her, she's been widowed...
Smokin'
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 71,140. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Amber Clarkson is not looking for a hero. She is a strong, confident, woman who owns the most popular restaurant in town. But when volunteer firefighter, Jeremy Scott, carries her to safety the night her restaurant catches on fire, she can do nothing but be thankful for his help. What Amber doesn't expect is his smokin' hot kisses to burn through the barricades surrounding her heart. Sadly a...
The Author's Lady Librarian
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 11. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,480. Language: English. Originally Published: July 15, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Later in Life
Love Harbor is a place of magic, where true love can be found. Patty Anne LaGrange snorted at the idea of finding true love in a town, especially one clear across the country. The website where she was looking to book her vacation to Love Harbor was ridiculous. Patty Anne wanted to go there to see the history of the place. She'd just finished a lovely book on just that subject and she wanted to...
Colorado Cowboys: An Anthology (Burlap and Barbed Wire Novel Collection)
Price: $19.99 USD. Words: 348,770. Language: English. Originally Published: December 14, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies
The entire Burlap and Barbed Wire Series in one set. The six Kipling siblings find laughter and love in the Colorado mountains. Shenanigans and steam abound on the Rockin' K ranch and the entire family is there to guide the new lovers to a happily ever after. A Cowboy for Alyssa Looks can be deceiving, and a cowboy only gets one chance to make a good impression. Beau Kipling sees the sweet...
The Vacation: Short Story
Series: Saddles and Secrets, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,050. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
Andrea Clementine has a wonderful vacation planned. Nine whole days away from work, from home, from everything but fun. Right up until her car conks out, not even halfway to her destination. Her vacation is ruined, and she's stranded on the side of the road. Carl Ray Black is on his way to a conference when he sees a familiar car stopped not quite all the way onto the shoulder. He can't leave...
Roping Cade
Series: Burlap and Barbed Wire, Book 4. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 60,000. Language: English. Originally Published: February 25, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
A fake relationship is the plan. Summer Attwood has been hiding in baggy clothes and ugly glasses for nearly ten years. When the town hottie asks her to be his faux girl-friend for a couple of weeks she decides it's time to put away the disguise and shine. Cade Kipling can't believe the beautiful woman that emerges from the cocoon of overalls and over sized glasses. If he wasn't dead set on...
Emma's Rodeo Cowboy
Series: Burlap and Barbed Wire, Book 6. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 48,940. Language: English. Originally Published: February 25, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
He's never even kissed the woman, but her son is clearly, without a doubt, his. Zach McCoy has been on the rodeo circuit for six years and is making a damn fine living at it. When he comes home, for the first time, to be in his best friend's wedding he's got one helluva surprise waiting for him in the shape of a five-year old boy who is his spitting image. Emma Kipling took matters into her own...
A Heart Knows
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 15. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,050. Language: English. Originally Published: March 10, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Later in Life, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
Dispatcher Michelle Dubois reluctantly attends the conference in Pittsburg. She doesn't mind the idea of a conference but this one takes two days to get to, with the road travel from the remote Washington town she lives in and then an all day air trip. Once the travel is over, she throws herself into the conference to make the most of it. She's not looking for a man, but the sizzle from the guy...
The Neighbor
Series: Saddles and Secrets, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 47,080. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
The man next door. Rafe Carlson's first day home after many trips has him discovering some of his neighbor's geriatric horses on his land. He takes the two he's found and heads for his neighbor side. When he gets to the fence that should be separating the two properties, he finds it's been torn down, deliberately. Terri West is shocked at the rugged beauty of Maggie Ann's neighbor. The man has...
The Watcher
Series: Saddles and Secrets, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 50,930. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
Bobby and Chrissy were inseparable as kids, running wild in the neighborhoods of the small town in Wyoming. It was a great place to grow up and they promised each other, they would always be best friends. Right up until the day his family moved far, far away, for a better job. Christina McMillan is working at a horse rescue ranch. She loves her job and it gives her a lot of time to think about...
The Fire Chief's Surprise
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 12. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,330. Language: English. Originally Published: August 8, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Greg Jones has had a horrible fall. His wife of only two years has been in Seattle nearly non-stop, while he's been alone in Chedwick. A couple of quick trips between them is all he's seen her. Not what he signed up for, he's acted like an ass pouting about her being gone. Time to man up and make some changes. Sandy has been working non-stop preparing for the newest release of her video game...
Un Cow-boy pour Alyssa
Series: Cowboy du Colorado, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 57,250. Language: French. Originally Published: February 28, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses, et un cow-boy n'a qu'une seule chance de faire bonne impression. Alyssa Jefferson est prête à commencer son internat de vétérinaire au ranch Rockin' K, dans les belles Rocheuses du Colorado, où elle aidera à l'accouchement de plus de trois cents vaches. C'est un rêve devenu réalité et son enthousiasme est palpable. Cerise sur le gâteau, il s'avère que les...
Adam l'indomptable
Series: Cowboy du Colorado, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 54,820. Language: French. Originally Published: March 16, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Le cœur a ses raisons, même quand la tête hurle : Nooooon ! Ils sont cinq frères. Tous beaux comme des dieux. L'un d'eux est fiancé à sa meilleure amie. Il en reste quatre, quatre beaux spécimens, alors pourquoi n'a-t-elle d'yeux que pour le plus vieux et le plus grognon de la bande ? Rachel Reardon commence à douter de sa santé mentale quand elle tombe sous le charme d'un homme à qui elle...
The Fire Chief's Desire
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 77,110. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Trapped in the friend zone. Greg Jones has a great life. He's assistant chief of the town's volunteer fire department, he owns his own profitable tavern, he's got a pre-law degree, and never has trouble finding a willing female to spend time with. The only problem in his perfect life is the woman he's loved for over a decade has him firmly in the friend zone. Not just any friend, but the best...
Her Forever Man
Series: Helluva Engineer, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 48,120. Language: English. Originally Published: April 28, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » New adult
Tracy Langley is back on the Rockin' K ranch to work with the mine reclamation company chosen to clean up the gold mine that is contaminating the ranch. She's excited for several reasons, first she has a well-paying job, second that well-paying job will give her a perfect thesis project, third the Kipling family had been so nice to her over Christmas break that she loved every single one of...
Hello Again
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 13. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,410. Language: English. Originally Published: September 16, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Military
Everett Smith had planned to retire from the military, he had his goals plainly in sight for another dozen or so years. A phone call from his hometown brought those plans to a screeching halt. His high school sweetheart and the only girl he'd ever loved was, finally, divorced from her abusive husband. Now after fulfilling the last two years of his four-year commitment, he was on his way home to...
Mysterious Ways
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 6. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 81,270. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
An arsonist is loose in their town. Two buildings burned. They have to find him. Stop him. Nicole Roman is on a quest to track down her brother. She believes he's reverted back to his pyromaniac tendencies and she is determined to find him, before someone gets hurt. It's been eight months with no success. Deciding the town's pastor could give her some confidential guidance, she goes to the...
Conflict of Interest
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 7. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 61,900. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
A summer vacation fling, or so much more. Jacqueline Hurst is taking the first vacation in forever. She's going to read, relax, shop, and see the sights. The last thing she's interested in is a man, especially a local. Although some stress relief might be fun, and since he's on vacation too... Maybe. David takes one look at the lovely Jacqueline, and knows he wants to get to know the woman a...
Helluva Engineer
Series: Helluva Engineer, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 51,050. Language: English. Originally Published: July 17, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Later in Life
How hard is it to re-ignite an old flame? Steve Sampson has one week to convince his college sweetheart to give him the second chance he craves. He still loves her and knows he was a fool to let her go. Steve learned the hard way, that sometimes being a hero comes at a cost that's impossible to live with. Dr. Patricia Decatur is content as a professor at her mineral engineering college in...
Three's a Crowd
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 14. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,930. Language: English. Originally Published: February 10, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Friends to Lovers. Kyle Moore wants to know what this new interloper is doing taking his girl out for dinner. Sure, he and Samantha Prescott are just friends, but they do everything together. And sometimes when the timing and feelings are just right, they are friends with benefits. So, what is she doing going out with the new guy in town? Kyle doesn't like it one bit, and needs to figure out...
Frames
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 9. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 77,860. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Enemies to Lovers. They fight like crazy and then passion takes over. Deborah Bryant is back to take the final series of photos for her four seasons book of the Lake Chelan area. She's dreading it. Each time she makes it to Chedwick, she and Terry Anderson fight like wet cats, and then have angry relations. It's hard on her heart, because the damn man won't stay out of her thoughts while she's...
Taming Adam
Series: Burlap and Barbed Wire, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,060. Language: English. Originally Published: February 25, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » New adult
The heart wants what the heart wants, even when the head says Noooo! There are five brothers. Each one of them have killer good looks. One is engaged to her best friend. That leaves four to flirt with, four hot men, so why does she only have eyes for the oldest grumpiest one in the bunch. Rachel Reardon has to question her own sanity when she's enthralled with a man she can hardly stand to...
Sawdust and Satin
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 76,310. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Too busy for love? Hell no! Chris Clarkson has a lot on his plate. As a volunteer firefighter in their small town, there is always something needed. He's also creating an amusement park to build tourism, so their town doesn't fade away. Plus Chris needs to work on his marriage. Something is wrong, he doesn't quite know what, but he's determined to figure it out. Barbara Clarkson has heard way...
The Rancher's Lady
Series: Lake Chelan, 0.5. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 32,240. Language: English. Originally Published: June 23, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Later in Life
A single dad, a matchmaking eight-year-old daughter, and a sexy new third grade teacher is an explosive combination in this holiday romance. On the second anniversary of her mom's death eight-year-old Alyssa ditches Scouts to take some time for herself to remember her mom. When her dad, Hank, finally finds her after a hectic search, she is convinced it's time for him to remarry. And she thinks...
Christmas in Lake Chelan
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 10. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,770. Language: English. Originally Published: June 7, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Billionaires, Fiction » Romance » Holiday
Ted was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He lived in an affluent and very loving family until he was a toddler. When his father took him away to live off the grid in the mountains above the town of Chedwick, Washington in the Lake Chelan valley. As a teenager Ted was driven from his home in the mountains and subsequently reunited with his mother. Now he's back in Chedwick to enjoy...
Small Town, Big Love
Series: Reading Order Bundle, Book 1. Price: $19.99 USD. Words: 400,390. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Previously published stories. No new content. This is a collection of stories, gathered together in the author's suggested reading order. This volume contains the following: The Rancher's Lady - Prequel Novella - A single dad, second chance romance Sawdust and Satin - Lake Chelan book 1 - A marriage troubles, firefighters romance Designs on Her- Lake Chelan book 2 - A sexy protector police...
The Rescuer
Series: Saddles and Secrets, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 52,380. Language: English. Originally Published: January 17, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Milly Astara fled Chicago to escape her violent ex-boyfriend, landing in the small town of Bedford, Wyoming. Thank God they'd never married. But he's somehow gotten her phone number and is sending her harassing texts. He'd be breaking parole to come after her, so she should be safe. The sheriff is unaware of this current campaign to torment her, maybe it's time to clue him in. Tim Jefferson is...
Trusting Drew
Series: Burlap and Barbed Wire, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 81,650. Language: English. Originally Published: February 25, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
A death-bed promise turns lethal. Lily Smith is kidnapped and held captive to prevent her from participating in a beauty pageant her best friend begged her to enter. But she is no passive little miss to let someone else determine her future. Unfortunately, during her flight to freedom, she hits her head on a rock and can't remember her own name, let alone why she is running through the Colorado...
Fire on the Mountain
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 4. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 51,500. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
A summer fling or so much more? Hotshot firefighter Trey Peterson is on temporary assignment above the town of Chedwick Washington on beautiful Lake Chelan. He puts in long days working to get the monster wildfire under control. On his short breaks from fighting the flames trying to consume not only the forest but the town, he tangles with Mary Ann Thompson. Mary Ann is a strong self satisfied...
Small Town, Big Love - Volume Two
Series: Reading Order Bundle, Book 2. Price: $19.99 USD. Words: 401,880. Language: English. Originally Published: May 16, 2022 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
Previously published stories. No new content. This is a collection of stories, gathered together in the author's suggested reading order. This volume contains the following: Tempting Chase - Burlap and Barbed Wire book 3 - A friends to lovers romance Roping Cade - Burlap and Barbed Wire book 4 - A fake relationship, ugly duckling romance The Fire Chief's Desire - Lake Chelan book 5 - A friends...
Designs on Her
Series: Lake Chelan, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 65,000. Language: English. Originally Published: June 4, 2021 by Shirley Penick. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
Kristen Mathews is a snarky self-sufficient woman who lives alone on the top of a mountain with her faithful dog as her only companion. She changes her own oil, runs a backhoe and designs jewelry. Kristen goes into town occasionally to see her sister and mail packages, she's perfectly happy with those tiny bits of socialization. Until a forest fire forces her to evacuate. Coming down the...

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