A secret baby , cinnamon roll hero , forced proximity , small town romance from NY Times Bestselling author Lorelei James. This sweet-talking cowboy is about to get the surprise of his life. Skylar Ellison never intended to get tangled up with a sexy Wyoming cowboy—let alone conceive a baby with him. When it appears her baby’s daddy has taken off for greener pastures, Skylar deals with it as she does everything else: alone. Rancher Kade McKay is knocked sideways when he returns home after a year and learns he’s the father of a three-month-old baby girl. When Skylar refuses to marry him, Kade grits his teeth, moves in and plays house by her rules. Despite Skylar’s insistence they are to remain strictly co-parents, their passion flares hotter than before. Kade knows what Skylar needs to bridge the gap between lust and love and he demands her total physical surrender. While Skylar willingly submits her body to the hot-blooded cowboy, she’s still hesitant to give him her heart. Can Kade convince Skylar he’s playing for keeps? Or will her fear keep them from becoming the family she’s secretly dreamed of? "I enjoy the family-ness of this series...the fierceness of protecting each other no matter what...Ms. James' catches the "cowboy" attitude and way of talking perfectly...when I'm in the mood for some Levi-wearin', buck-broncin', grinnin' cowboys after reading this latest Rough Rider installment!" --The Good, The Bad, and The Unread "From the tempting cover to the final page, Tied Up, Tied Down is one terrific read...The scenes with Kade and Eliza will bring a warm feeling to your heart and the scenes with Kade and Skylar will bring that warm feeling a little lower! This story touches all your emotions and lightly deals with issues real people face every day..." --The Romance Studio "TIED UP, TIED DOWN is...a perfect blend of endearing romance with super hot love scenes that leave the reader cheering for a happily ever after between Skyler and Kade. I love the characters in the Rough Rider series and look forward to future works from Ms. Lorelei James. TIED UP, TIED DOWN is not to be missed." --Romance Junkies "Tied Up, Tied Down is Ms. James' newest release in her ongoing Rough Rider series, and it's just as fast paced, sexy and fun as its predecessors. Kade is a good guy, and he's also a down-to-earth hottie who has turned into a one-woman man. He's also a man who is willing to do whatever is necessary to take care of the two girls who mean the most to him...Skylar and Eliza... This well-written western romance pulls at the heart-strings, but ultimately it offers hope for the future, making it an excellent read for anyone." --Literary Nymphs "I found Tied Up, Tied Down to be exceptionally well written. The flames between Skylar and Kade leapt off each page...I would recommend this book to every reader who loves strong, sexy cowboys!" --Fallen Angels Reviews "Cowboys and more Hot and sexy Cowboys...in this steamy read from Ms. James...Stubborn men and even more stubborn women make this a story that will have you laughing, crying, swooning and panting all at once, taking you on an exciting traipse thru cowboy country, one you will not want to miss." --Coffee Time Romance "Lorelei James is the complete package. Characters, plot, emotion, heat--even laughter--it's all there. One question I might have is that how can one family be so front-end loaded with hot, charming cowboys? Answer: Who cares? Count me in as a member of the James Gang!" --Erotic Romance Writers, Recommended Read "TIED UP, TIED DOWN is full of passion and romance. The conflict is all internal as the lovers settle their differences. Kade shows Skylar just how good a cowboy can be with his rope. Readers who enjoy a little bondage will love this book...a sexy read." --Romance Reviews Today Because not all installments in the Rough Riders series are full length novels, the novellas and short stories aren't listed together with the books. So if you're the type of reader (like me!) who has to read series books in order, here's a handy little guide for reading order: Book 1: Long Hard Ride Book 2: Rode Hard Book 3: Cowgirl Up and Ride Book 4: Tied Up, Tied Down Book 5: Rough, Raw and Ready Book 6: Branded As Trouble Book (6.5): Strong, Silent Type (novella) Book 7: Shoulda Been A Cowboy Book 8: All Jacked Up Book 9: Raising Kane Book (9.5): Slow Ride (short story) Book 10: Cowgirls Don't Cry Book 11: Chasin' Eight Book 12: Cowboy Casanova Book 13: Kissin' Tell Book 14: Gone Country Book (14.5): Short Rides Anthology (novellas) Book 15: Redneck Romeo Book 16: Cowboy Take Me Away Book (16.5): Long Time Gone (novella) Book 17: Silver Tongued Devil Book (17.5): Back in the Saddle (short story) Cowboy Bites: A Rough Riders cookbook with six short stories You can also find Lorelei at these places: Website : loreleijames.com Facebook : Facebook.com/AuthorLoreleiJames Facebook rea