The hardheaded, dyed-in-the-wool cowboy had been called many things…but could he ever be called husband and daddy? With her newborn and toddler in tow, struggling widow Elizabeth Ransom stepped onto the Ransom Ranch looking for the family she'd never had. Luckily the children's grandfather welcomed them with open arms. But it was the blue-eyed ranch manager whom Elizabeth dreamed of…. Jack Clayton had to leave now that the Oklahoma ranch was no longer for sale. But the lovely Elizabeth would be tough to walk away from….
Rancher Lucas Boyd desperately wants a son, but after tragically losing his wife and child, he can't risk loving again. So where to find a surrogate "mother" to carry his child--one who won't ask for too much? Local librarian Susannah Langston secretly aches for a baby. But as the oldest living virgin in town, she has no illusions about romance. So where to find a suitable "donor" to make her dream come true? Lucas and Susannah can solve each other's problem. But to keep tongues from wagging, they need to make a convenient marriage, then make a baby...the old-fashioned way!
Workaholic attorney Richard Anderson’s life was turned upside down when he became guardian to his orphaned nephew. He tried his best, but it was up to Molly Soderling, the boy’s beautiful nurse, to make this a very special Christmas. In Richard’s mansion Molly could pretend to have the family Christmas she’d always craved. She already loved the boy, but his broodingly handsome uncle was downright dangerous! Molly resisted temptation—till she made one mistake: she got caught under mistletoe….
Thanks to some past mistakes, Joe Turner wasn't looking for anything permanent. So when he entered into a green-card marriage to keep his well-meaning family off his back, Joe never thought wedding Ginger Walton, the European minx who waited tables at the Lone Star Country Club, would arouse his every protective instinct. Joe knew Ginger was running from something, but her fresh-faced beauty and effervescent charm could've fooled anyone, and did--especially the close-knit Turner clan. But once the masquerade was exposed, would he really be able to let her go?
One snowy Christmas, wedding bells ring! Penny Bradford has inherited her family ranch, but she has no idea how to run it! So she hires rugged rancher Jake Larson to train her up and show her the ropes. Jake thinks it will be easy—he'll run the ranch and hold Penny's hand until she realizes she isn't cut out for ranching. Trouble is, Jake realizes he doesn't want to let Penny's hand go! As the snow falls thick and fast, Christmas begins to work its magic on the boss and her rancher....
Could An Expectant Mother Really Forget Who Fathered Her Baby? When Caroline Adkins woke in a hospital bed with amnesia, she received startling news—she was pregnant! She couldn't remember one single night of passion…yet three different men were claiming paternity! Sexy stranger Max Daniels was the only man not previously acquainted with her powerful family. But one look into his eyes and Caroline started to fall for him, even though he was the least likely daddy-hopeful. Meantime, her family was arranging her marriage to a man with more proof… Caroline was headed toward the altar with the seemingly right daddy—but the wrong man. Could she and Max prove his paternity—in time to stop her wedding?
Tempting the tycoon out of the city… just in time for Christmas! Sally Rogers's family store is the heart and soul of the small town of Bailey, and she's working all hours to keep her business afloat. So when city slicker Hunter Bedford arrives, determined to buy her out, Sally is furious. No way will she sell to a ruthless businessman like Hunter! Instead, with Christmas approaching, she'll show him the warmth and spirit of Bailey. But as the snow falls thick and fast, they are trapped together, and Sally begins to wonder if she's snowbound with Mr. Right.…
NEWS FLASH: TYLER PLAYBOY DATES ...A SINGLE MOM?! Rumor has it that our resident attorney Quinn Spencer has been offering Molly Blake more than legal advice these past cold winter nights. Does this sandy-haired stud, who has broken hearts all over Tyler, have his sights set on Molly next? But the sweet owner of the Breakfast Inn Bed comes with a complete package including a four-year-old daughter. Will playboy Quinn be able to resist Molls homespun charm and little Sara's batting baby blues? He says "I won't commit!" but this reporter is taking bets the bachelor is about to fall....
I'm no blue-blooded princess...I'm the mother of your child!" Something critical was missing in Liza Colton's life. Burdened by fame and catastrophic family secrets, she'd sought refuge in Saratoga Springs to heal. Then Dr. Nick Hathaway appeared by her bedside, and Liza knew she'd found the one person who could make her whole. Poisoned by his own past, the bitter doctor wouldn't see her for who she was. Until one night of passion changed everything....
Ranch hunk Hank Brownlee wanted only two things from his new housekeeper—companionship for his grieving father and some stick-to-your-ribs country cooking. What he got was something altogether different. "Matron" he'd hired sight unseen turned out to be a blonde dynamo and a single mom. True, Maggie Woodward was a widow and she sure could cook, but she was also young and beautiful! And it wasn't long before Maggie and her little tyke had Hank's world turned upside down and his heartstrings twisted all around their dainty fingers…. Now all Hank had to do was convince his wary little widow that happily-ever-after was worth the risk!
From the moment she meets the new sheriff, Dr. Caroline Randall knows her homecoming is a mistake. Not only does he arrest and cuff her at their first meeting, Mike Davis matches her feisty attitude. After years, Caroline's finally dared to come home—jilted but successful. And she's brought her past with her, well hidden though it is. But nothing remains secret for long in Rawhide, Wyoming. In this town, three things are inevitable—death, taxes…and matchmaking Randalls. It doesn't matter how sexy the hazel-eyed lawman is, Caroline isn't in the market for a man! Now all she has to do is convince the world's most immovable force—her family!
She was home for the holidays…but jewelry designer Melissa Randall had no intention of staying in Rawhide, Wyoming. The sassy sophisticate had a life in Paris—one that didn't include a meddling, matchmaking family or the sexy, sloe-eyed deputy they had in mind for her. Down-home deputy Harry Gowan would never leave Rawhide; she'd never stay. He'd keep his bachelor heart out of her reach, memorize her pouty smile and practice kissing her goodbye. Harry held out hope, though; after all, the matchmaking Randalls were legend in these parts. But had they met their match in Melissa?
Hank Ledbetter's bachelor status was downright legendary in the state of Colorado. And with every member of his family finding true love—three weddings in one year!—Hank was the lone holdout on the Lazy L cattle and dude ranch. Then city slicker Andrea Jacobs arrived for the holidays…. Andrea brought a whopper of a secret with her—but she made no secret that she was attracted to the strong, sexy, smooth-talking cowboy. Surrounded by her newly wedded friends and sharing the Ledbetters' holiday cheer was going to make this Christmas a very special one. And even though she hadn't come looking for one, could she rope herself a cowboy husband for Christmas?
4 Months + 5 Months = Baby! As good as accountant Jim Schofield was with figures—he could count back and tell when Teresa got pregnant—he was bad with words like commitment and marriage. But when the stubborn Texan realized he was going to be a father, his bachelor days were numbered! 1 Man + 1 Love = Marriage? Teresa Tyler had vowed not to burden Jim Schofield with the consequences of their one night together. But after having figured out her predicament, he was proposing a marriage for the sake of their babies. How could Teresa take Jim's help, his protection, and not have a chance at his love?
Jake Maitland, FBI agent and black sheep of the Maitland clan, had finally come home. And he had a whole lot of trouble on his tail.... Camille Eckart was Jake's latest assignment. He'd been chosen as her protector, to keep her and her newborn son safe from her mobster ex-husband. Only, little did Jake guess that Camille's main objective was to make him see her not as a case, but as a woman.... Jake's reputation as a loner had taken on legendary proportions--until Camille and little Jamie stole their way into his heart. But with kingpin Vince Eckart on the loose, Jake couldn't afford to get emotionally involved. Their lives depended on him. But as he spent time holed up with mother and son, he quickly discovered his life depended even more on them....
Nick Rampling is the son of a wealthy family that owns a major hotel chain, and he’s earned himself a reputation as a womanizer. His father met a woman just before they both went missing. The woman’s daughter, Julia, is determined to find her, and that means working with Nick. Which would be so much easier if Nick didn’t think her mother was conniving to take his father’s money! Nick may be handsome, but he’s presumptuous and insufferable. The sooner these two can find their parents, the sooner they can stop fighting and go their separate ways!
Shelby is introduced to Pete, a good-looking and competent guy. Everyone who meets Pete is attracted to him. However, Shelby cannot open her heart to anybody because she is traumatized by a tragedy that happened to her during her childhood. Though Pete tries unreservedly to connect with her, she can’t do it. Shelby is too deeply hurt but Pete doesn’t give up and she soon feels his warmth unexpectedly stirring her heart…
Workaholic attorney Richard Anderson’s life was turned upside down when he became guardian to his orphaned nephew. He tried his best, but it was up to Molly Soderling, the boy’s beautiful nurse, to make this a very special Christmas. In Richard’s mansion Molly could pretend to have the family Christmas she’d always craved. She already loved the boy, but his broodingly handsome uncle was downright dangerous! Molly resisted temptation—till she made one mistake: she got caught under mistletoe….
Surprise Family From the moment Rebecca Barlow starts her job at a law firm, she knowsshe's in for a lot of surprises. Especially when her new bossunexpectedly turns out to be her first love—her son's father. Nowshe not only has to reveal the five-year-old secret she's been keepingfrom Jeff Jacobs, but also face her unresolved feelings. And spend dayafter day with him and his fiancée coaching them about parenthood… Jeff is as delighted as he is shocked to see Rebecca, but her littlesecret isn't the only one in his life. Because although he's committedto another woman now, he's still in love with Rebecca.Not until she's about to leave with her son does the truth finallycome out!
A killer remains at large… Carlotta Wren’s world is crumbling beneath her well-shod feet. One of her closest friends has been arrested as the Charmed Killer, but Carlotta refuses to believe it. And to prove her friend’s innocence, Carlotta goes against her boyfriend Peter’s wishes and resumes her after-hours body-moving duties. And then… Peter pressures her for an answer to his proposal… Her troubled brother Wesley goes missing… And the madman stalking the city strikes again, this time a little too close to home. But when Carlotta finds herself in the clutches of the Charmed Killer, is she destined for her own body bag?
Coming Home… Ever since he was a kid and his orphaned family split, sending himinto foster care, Captain James Barlow knew he was a jinx to anyone heloved. He'd hidden out safely in the marines…until a detective foundhim and most of his siblings. The captain had seen battle, but noenemy made him uneasy like his newfound family—and the beautifulCarrie Rand.Even before Jim walked into her Dallas P.I. office, Carrie had fallenfor his photo. The square-jawed hunk she'd sought had starred nightlyin her fantasies…until the real thing put the dream lover to shame.But how could Carrie transform the stoic ex-marine into a hot-bloodedman?
Jake Maitland, FBI agent and black sheep of the Maitland clan, had finally come home. And he had a whole lot of trouble on his tail.... Camille Eckart was Jake's latest assignment. He'd been chosen as her protector, to keep her and her newborn son safe from her mobster ex-husband. Only, little did Jake guess that Camille's main objective was to make him see her not as a case, but as a woman.... Jake's reputation as a loner had taken on legendary proportions--until Camille and little Jamie stole their way into his heart. But with kingpin Vince Eckart on the loose, Jake couldn't afford to get emotionally involved. Their lives depended on him. But as he spent time holed up with mother and son, he quickly discovered his life depended even more on them....
PRIVATE INTERVIEW WITH SEXY TEXAN AUTHOR Q: Dr. Alex Myerson, is it possible to overcome heartbreak and find that special person meant just for me—er, I mean you? A: Read Making the Most of Life, Tabitha Tyler, and you'll have your answer! It's possible, but personally, I wouldn't risk falling in love again, especially not with my publicist…no matter how appealing you are. Q: Well, Alex…I did read your self-help ■book and my advice, "Doctor, heal thyself." I'd even go so far as to offer you my private assistance for mending your .wounded heart. What do you say? 'A: I'd say that's a pretty sweet proposition….
From the moment Jonathan Davis rang Diane Black's doorbell, mistaking her for his blind date, she knew the sexy developer couldn't be more different from her. He squired around gorgeous, flirty, dim-witted Dallas socialites, not modest investment bankers like her. Still, the man made her heart flutter under her pin-striped suit as it hadn't in years. John was many things--a millionaire, a player, a catch. But he'd never be a husband. For him, "marriage" equaled "mistake." Diane might be the quintessential forever kind of woman, but he was confident he could avoid that trap. That is, until he kissed her. And then, of course, there was the matter of the baby....
Accustomed to hiring and firing in a snap, Pete Scholfield was at a complete loss when it came to finding a wife. So why, when he engaged Ms. Thomasina Tyler to relocate his business, did he find himself considering her for another role? Sure, the chic spitfire was invading his dreams, but no way, no how did Tommie fit with his ideal of the perfect wife and homemaker! Starting out with nothing, Tommie had worked too hard to become Fort Worth’s most successful Realtor to let this handsome millionaire with decidedly old-fashioned views distract her. Clean and cook? Tommie would turn up the heat, all right, but not in the kitchen!
She needed a husband--fast. He just wanted a few home-cooked meals. Let the great Texas wedding bargain begin! It was desperation that had Megan Ford proposing to solitary rancher Rick Astin. She promised to pay handsomely for an in-name-only marriage and swore their understanding would end in mere months, while secretly wishing it would last forever. As flattered as he was by the loveless offer, it was the thought of a spick-and-span home that had Rick agreeing to the charade. He told himself he had no interest in his new bride becoming a permanent part of his quiet life. And despite his body's cravings to make Megan truly his, Rick intended to honorably uphold his end of the deal. Until they sealed their bargain with a kiss...
LUCKY CHARM SISTERS KATE MAGGIE SUSAN DESPERATELY SEEKING CINDERELLA… Susan Greenwood had expected a tip, not an offer of marriage! But how could the down-on-her-luck beauty resist when rich-as-a-prince Zach Lowery proposed to her in the middle of the Lucky Charm Diner? Then she got her answer—it was just a role she had to play to soothe Zach's dying grandfather. But Zach never expected his pretend wife to tie him in knots with her selfless gestures and warm embraces. And soon this cynical rancher found himself trying to find a way to make a real future…a real family…with his Cinderella bride. The Lucky Charm Sisters: A boss, a brain and a beauty. Three sisters marry for convenience…but will they find love?
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