This fall, romance is going west! We’d like to proudly introduce Jane Porter‘s newest publishing venture, Montana Born Books. We’re kicking off the fall season by taking you up north to the fictional town of Marietta, Montana for a steamy season. Jane and romance author friends Megan Crane, Lilian Darcy and CJ Carmichael are all teaming up to bring you one sexy fall.

This week, we’re featuring Megan Crane and her novella, Tempt Me, Cowboy. Here, Megan is sharing with us five books that inspire her as a romance author:

Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie

“I still remember exactly where I was when I read this book, and thought my life would never be the same–because I wanted to live in its pages.  I still do.”

Demon Angel by Meljean Brook

“I didn’t know what to do with myself when I read this book, which features just about the most epic love story of all time.  I’ve never been so wowed.  I couldn’t read anything else for WEEKS because what could possibly measure up?  The Guardians series that this book kicks off just ended–and I read the final book on a plane, sobbing openly, and didn’t care who saw me.”

Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

“I love all of Nalini Singh’s writing, with a fervor that borders on psychotic, but I think this one is my favorite.  It took threads that had been building throughout nine previous books and knitted them all together into one of my absolute favorite romances of all time.”

Mackenzie’s Mountain by Linda Howard

“I have read numerous copies of this book into tatters.  And I love it so much that I ‘remember’ the characters as if I know them, as if their story is a part of my own life.  There isn’t enough praise for this gem.”

The Price of a Bride by Michelle Reid and The Spanish Groom by Lynne Graham

“Two of the very best Harlequin Presents ever written, and so very different.  Read them back to back like I did and prepare to find yourself utterly amazed–and emotionally shattered in the best way!”

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