As head of guest services at Bear Creek Ranch, it's Natalie Forrester's job to make everyone feel welcome.
But from the moment they meet, it's former rodeo champion Aaron Reyes who makes her feel special. The widowed cowboy may be kicking up some dust with his former in–laws, but he's all warmth and tenderness when it comes to Natalie and her infant daughter.
Aaron wasn't expecting the folks at Bear Creek to roll out the welcome mat for him. And he certainly didn't intend to fall for the caring single mother and her irresistible baby. He'd planned to skip town as soon as he took care of family business. But how can he leave with Natalie making him feel this is where he belongs that he's finally come home?
The Prince's Secret Bride
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Prince Nico can't walk by when he sees Marisa needs his help; she's confused and lost and clearly has no place to go. So he sweeps her back to his royal palace. Seeing that she's pregnant brings out Nico's protective instincts, feelings he thought had frozen years ago
Until Marisa came along, normal life seemed shallow and frivolous. Now it feels as though Nico has something to live for. But with his royal realm torn apart by war and rebellion, can he afford to fall in love with this pregnant stranger?
Trust A Cowboy
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When Pete Ledbetter's granddad decided to find Pete a wife, the bachelor had no choice but to find a decoy bride–to–be. For help with his scheme, he looked no further than his family's Colorado dude ranch. After a summer romance, he knew he was compatible with chef Mary Jo Michaels. But after a summer break–up, he knew convincing her to help him would be nearly impossible .
Mary Jo loved the Lazy L; it was Pete she wasn't so sure about. He'd hurt her once, and she couldn't be sure he wouldn't again. Although the way he's acting around her the way he looks at her has her thinking the cowboy has changed his ways.
Can she trust Pete enough to turn their pretend engagement into a real marriage?
The Fake Fiancee
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From Single Mother
Joe Riley is desperate. His well–meaning mother will stop at nothing to marry him off! With no time to date, let alone find a wife, Joe does the next best thing. He hires single mom Lisa Meyer to pose as his fiancee.
To Standby Bride?
When Lisa says yes to Joe, the hardworking caterer sees their arrangement strictly as a business deal. She pretends to be engaged to him; he accepts her bid to cater his year–end company party. It's a win–win. Until their feelings start getting in the way. Feelings that have nothing to do with business.
Can the town's most eligible bachelor convince his "fiancee" to take a chance on him and take that fateful walk down the aisle together?
Smoky Mountain Reunion
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Like the fact that Mason Reed is as irresistible as the day eighteen–year–old Nola Shannon first fell in love with him. But some things do. Twelve years later the handsome teacher is now the widowed father of a ten–year–old boy who's suddenly making Nola yearn to be part of a family.
The last time Mason saw Nola was at her high school graduation. Having her back in their North Carolina town is rekindling feelings that have only grown stronger with time. He and his son need someone special in their lives.
Could lovely, caring Nola the woman Mason has never been able to forget be that special someone?
Hannah's Baby
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It's the happiest day of Hannah Callahan's life when she brings her new daughter home to Texas. But what would make the new mother really happy is a daddy to complete their unconventional family.
Hannah's friend Joe Daugherty would make a perfect father. Ever since he helped bring her adopted baby back from Taiwan, he's bonded with her in a way Hannah never dreamed possible. But the world–hopping travel writer never stays in one place long enough to form any lasting ties.
Until Hannah and her baby start working their special magic. This could be Joe's one true chance to be part of the family he's always wanted with a wife and daughter to cherish and protect forever.
An Honorable Texan
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Christie Simmons left Fort Worth behind for good reasons. A new life in Brody's Crossing means her son can know his father. Christie and Cal Crawford had a brief affair before he left to go overseas, and she's sure that finding out about the baby wasn't the homecoming he imagined.
Everything in Cal's life is upside down, starting with the fact that his cattle ranch, the Rocking C, is raising everything except cows. Now he's discovering there's a lot more to being a dad than just fathering a child.
But as a man who believes in tradition, can Cal change everything about his life? More important, will Christie a woman he's growing closer to every day be there if he doesn't?
Man Of The Year
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Advertising executive Samantha James is looking for a ballplayer who can turn the city's losing team into a winning package. From the moment she sees pitcher Jarrett Corliss in that steamy locker room, she knows she's found her star candidate.
She also knows she needs to steer clear of the arrogant player outside the boardroom.
Jarrett agrees to be Samantha's poster boy on one condition that she goes out with him. Even though the team's owner has forbidden fraternisation because of recent scandals that almost brought down the ball club, Jarrett isn't about to strike out.
He needs the team to win this season to save his career, but he also needs Sam and this is the one time where he hopes his pitch lands a home run.
The Mommy Bride
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Is She About To Become A Mother Again?
It's been a tough road, but Claire Grant is determined to put her past behind her and build a secure future for her teenage son. Her new life plan doesn't include a relationship with Dr. Ty Slattery, the handsome resident who's trying his best to change her mind. Until one unforgettable night turns her world upside down
Becoming pregnant again also wasn't part of Claire's plan! And the wary single mother isn't ready to let down her guard. Can Ty convince her to take a chance on love and on him? That, together, they have what it takes to become a real family?
Three Boys And A Baby
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Two's A Handful Three's Trouble!
Dr. Ella Garvey's eight–year–old twins loved to stir things up. But when they hatched a daring plan with her neighbour's son, Dillon, to keep a baby they'd found abandoned in the park, it was mischief times ten. The parents' frantic search for the runaways caused the normally take–charge paediatrician not only to fall apart, but also to start falling for Jackson Tate, Dillon's divorced dad.
Ella wanted a fairy–tale ending. But then the fire–fighter's ex arrived on the scene, and now Dillon expected his father to turn back the clock.
Of course, Ella loved the idea of sharing three boys and a baby. But when it came to the man she wanted to marry, it was strictly hands off!
The Best Man's Bride
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A Bride At Last?
Her sister's wedding is the last place Colleen McClintock expects to fall in love. Especially when the object of her affection is a man who has never given her a second look at the hospital where they both work. Sexy, irresistible Dr. Nick Jameson may be everything a woman could want in a man. But he's definitely not husband material.
Best man at his best friend's wedding is the closest Nick plans to come to marriage. Even if he can't stop thinking about sweet Colleen. When the bride suddenly bails, scandal starts brewing and the town is in upheaval. And Nick and Colleen have to decide whether to give Cloverville a wedding after all .
An Unlikely Mommy
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As Joyous, Tennessee's only female mechanic, Ronnie Carter is more used to fixing carburettors than dressing for a date. So when Jason McDeere asks her out, she's thrown into a panic! Not only is the handsome high school teacher Ronnie's secret crush, he's the single father of an adorable toddler who wants a mummy.
A tomboy in overalls isn't the role model Jason had in mind for his young daughter. But the better he gets to know her, the more he's convinced that Ronnie's exactly what he's looking for. He has no doubt she'd make the ideal mother for Emily.
But is he the perfect family man for her?
Down Home Dixie
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Fresh from re–enacting a Civil War battle, Kyle Sherman, dressed in his Union uniform, is lost in Yewville, South Carolina. Dixie Lee Smith knows such a man should be treated as the enemy––shunned, or at the very least ignored. But with no Southern gentlemen pounding down her door, Dixie finds herself wondering if maybe the state of their potential "union" should be addressed. And once she discovers there's competition for Kyle, this particular rebel belle stops worrying about which side won the war, determined to win the handsome Yankee for herself.
She's got a battle on her hands for sure. Because Kyle himself might not be so easy to subdue!
Marrying The Boss
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All his life Mark Collins has been fighting for a place to belong. Now just when he thinks the hard–earned family business is within reach, his adoptive grandfather's will has named a challenger.
Leanne Fairbanks belongs in Collins Company as much as Mark does and she's just as determined to become its next CEO. Until her handsome rival starts arousing feelings that have nothing to do with business. With a lot more than who's going to be boss at issue, Leanne has to decide whether winning the battle will lose her the war especially when it's her heart at stake.
The Gentleman Rancher
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From Head–To–Head
Taylor O'Quinn and Jeremy Carrigan always clashed over hot–button issues. But when they didn't see eye to eye on an important career choice, their cherished friendship ended. Taylor left Texas to pursue a lifelong dream and Jeremy became a respected doctor. Back home for a break from her hectic life as a famed novelist, Taylor runs into Jeremy and suddenly sees her old friend in a whole new light.
To Heart–To–Heart
Jeremy has never forgiven Taylor for leaving Laramie. But seeing her again after seven years makes him realize he wants more than the easy camaraderie they used to share. He wants her to be part of his secret dream. As the lady who captures this gentleman rancher's heart
To Love And To Cherish
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All that I am I give to you... When Jack left Australia a year ago, Tiffany thought she'd lost him for good. But in truth, Jack loved Tiffany too much to share the painful secret of his illness. He went away to cope the only way he knew how––alone. Now seeing Tiffany again makes Jack long for the love he believes he neither deserves nor could ever return. Tiffany has different ideas, and sets out to prove she can love and cherish him––for better or for worse.
The Family Plan
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Is Love Enough To Keep Them Together?
When a fall from a horse ends her show–riding career, Jolyn Sutherland comes home to Blue Ridge, Arizona, to heal and rebuild her life. But the onetime star performer has jumped from the frying pan into the fire smack in the middle of a brewing domestic storm that could sabotage her blossoming relationship with Chase Raintree, her first love.
Jolyn's homecoming is a complication the vet and devoted single father doesn't need. Especially with her family questioning whether Chase is the biological father of his eight–year–old daughter. Mandy is everything to Chase, and Jolyn could help him complete his little family. But now that family is in danger of being split apart. Chase won't let anyone take his child away from him, even if it means losing his second chance with Jolyn.
The Man Who Saw Her Beauty
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All Blair wants is to be normal. To be the Blair B.C. – before cancer. Tired of being molly–coddled, she's determined to show her friends she's OK...even if it means bluffing.
The only person who doesn't treat her differently is Nick Conway – especially when saying exactly what he thinks of her helping his daughter in a beauty contest! Soon Nick is getting under Blair's skin – and defences. Maybe he's the one to show her she's as beautiful as ever…
Once A Cowboy.../Forever, Actually
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Always the most gorgeous man in town…
That's how Alisa Merrick sees Kerry Springs' most unattainable rancher Matt Rafferty. Alisa's a tough politician, but she's never forgotten their weekend together, or her heartbreak when he walked away…
Now Matt's back from the army and he's a changed man…quiet and closed off. Alisa can't help but wonder why –– even though she's determined to steer clear. As she watches Matt adjust to civilian life, her old feelings surge up. For, deny it though she might, Matt will always be the cowboy for her…
Includes a Bonus Novella – Forever, Actuallyby Karen Templeton
The Tycoon Who Healed Her Heart/The Sweetheart Tree
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Nestled away in the beautiful Swiss Alps, Armand Bollinger's exclusive ski resort is the perfect place for television presenter Rachel Chase to escape her abusive marriage. Hopefully here, Rachel can begin to take control of her own life.
Rachel may be prickly and vulnerable, but that doesn't stop Armand from finding her achingly attractive. She's built a fortress around her heart, yet Armand knows she must face her demons – and he's the man to help her. Perhaps together they can knock that fortress down?
Also includes a Bonus Novella – The Sweetheart Treeby Peggy Moreland
