Disappearing cattle, a secretive lab, and forbidden kisses-a dangerous mix in Mockingbird Hollow! Az Newcomb's got enough trouble dealing with cattle vanishing from ranches all over the county-including his own. Things only get worse when the stubborn, beautiful girl he's sworn to protect starts cozying up to a scientist connected to a mysterious local lab. Kissing Mandy Merriweather was never supposed to happen, and now he can't forget it-or her.

Mandy is fed up with Az treating her like a little sister. Determined to shed her innocent reputation as the county's last virgin, she's eager to explore love on her own terms. But when one heated kiss flips their friendship upside down, Mandy realizes that Az might be the one man she's been looking for all along.

As Memorial Weekend turns sultry and dangerous, Az and Mandy must navigate secrets, passion, and an unseen threat that could tear them apart forever.

Note from author: This spicy-sweet romance contains mild disciplinary spanking fantasies. Reader discretion advised.

My spicy-sweet romances weave together passion, tenderness, and just a touch of discipline. You'll always meet strong, protective men paired with feisty heroines who sometimes find themselves tipped over a firm knee when the moment calls for it. These stories are about love, connection, and a spark of playful spice?without harsh language or overly graphic detail.

Readers have often said my books remind them of Nora Roberts?with a dash of spanky fun added. That comparison is dear to my heart, as I've long admired her work.

I make my home in the Midwest with my wonderful husband and two beloved furbabies. When I'm not writing, you'll often find me in the garden, scrapbooking, enjoying time with my children and grandchildren, or, of course, lost in a good romance novel.

Creating these heartfelt, romantic stories is one of my greatest joys, and I couldn't do it without you?my readers. Your encouragement and love of the stories inspire me every day.

With gratitude,
Brandy Golden