Small Town Stories

A brand-new life...

Former army sergeant Shane Brand is struggling to find a new normal. And his lovely new landlady sure is giving Shane a reason to strive for change. If Shane can overcome his inner demons, he may be worthy of Rebecca’s trust. Now it’s his new mission to be the man the single mum deserves, in time to give them all a dose of Christmas joy.

She’s searching for the man defrauding her father...not for the love of her life.

It’s not such a merry Christmas for Tamara Owens, tapped to discover who’s been stealing from her family business. Suspect number one: tantalising top-trader Flint Collins, who’s suddenly thrust into fatherhood when his orphaned baby sister arrives. Tamara’s sworn off babies forever, but she has the magic touch with infant Diamond Rose. And Flint, too, is soon under her spell…at least until he finds out the truth.

‘Marry me, Maggie.’

The finale of Maggie & Griffin’s three-book love story!

Swapping houses for Christmas vacation...brought a gift she never imagined!

While Fort Hood, Texas, isn’t exactly the City of Lights, Major India Woods discovers its hottest attraction — Major Aiden Nord — lives right next door! And they happily enjoy a little no-strings mischief under the mistletoe, until India discovers Aiden is seeing other women…his adorable twin girls, that is! After a lifetime of globe-trotting, India wonders if this little family could be her biggest adventure yet.

All She Wants for Christmas is a Cowboy!

A few weeks ago, local wedding planner Caroline Ruth took a tumble off a ladder, and when she came to she believed Thunder Canyon cowboy Craig Clifton was her boyfriend. Trouble was, they’d never met before. What was an upstanding rancher to do? Now, until Caroline’s memory returns, Craig is acting as reluctant faux fiancé. But with Christmas around the corner, dear readers, we here at the Rust Creek Falls Gazette are hoping for a real-life happy ending for this unexpected couple!

Holiday on the run… Can they prove her innocence?

DNA technician Dani Jones can’t believe she’s being framed. But there’s no other explanation for the illegal drugs in her trunk — or the deadly target on her back. Though former DEA agent Gideon Marshall has learned to stay guarded, he won’t let Dani go down without a fight. But can Gideon and his retired drug-sniffing dog make sure she survives long enough to clear her name?

Reunions can be deadly...

Jamie Hendricks always believed her late father was innocent of murder…and now her uncle claims to have proof. But when she arrives in her hometown, her uncle has vanished — and someone wants her dead. Jamie’s ex-boyfriend, CIA agent Gavin Dalton, is the only person she trusts…even if he believes her dad killed his father. But can he help her uncover a deadly conspiracy that goes deeper than anyone expected?

A witness’s life is in jeopardy…

and he’ll blow his cover to protect her.

After one of the at-risk teens she mentors calls her for help, Sierra Monforton witnesses a drug deal — and suddenly she’s in a killer’s crosshairs. To protect her, undercover DEA agent Joseph Anderson must keep Sierra close — as her pretend boyfriend. Joseph’s assignment may be to take down a drug ring, but he’ll risk everything to ensure Sierra doesn’t get hurt.

Safe Haven for the Holidays. The thrilling Amish Protectors conclusion!

Leaving the nursing home where she works, Rosie Glick’s accosted by a man demanding incriminating evidence her murdered boyfriend stole — until Ezra Stoltz scares him off. Now with a killer dead set on silencing the Amish single mother, Ezra must hide Rosie and her baby to keep them safe. But can he expose a sinister conspiracy in time to save the woman he secretly loves?

Keeping guard — because a killer lurks.

When Captain Isaac Goddard saves Vanessa Gomez from a vicious attack, he discovers the feisty military nurse is the Red Rose Killer’s next target. With help from Vanessa’s guard Doberman, the former pilot makes it his mission to protect Vanessa and her young brother. But when the danger closes in, can he overcome the post-traumatic stress that haunts him and stop a ruthless killer?

Home for the holidays. A second chance at love on Big Heart Ranch.

Former navy SEAL Zach Norman has been avoiding his ranching roots — and the woman he couldn’t have. Back to visit his brother’s widow, Emma Maxwell Norman, and her adorable toddler twins, the bah-humbug cowboy is roped into helping prepare the ranch for the holidays. Working side by side, can Emma and Zach overcome their troubled past…and receive the greatest Christmas gift of all — love?

A single mum. A bachelor cowboy…

According to the will, single mum Tina Kemp’s stepfather left her his house, but his nephew, Wyatt Smith, inherited the ranch — including the land the house stands upon. With neither willing to give up their legacy, they must find a way to make it work. Can these adversaries possibly share a home…without falling for each other?

A business arrangement…

On the brink of losing her bakery, the last thing Faith Yoder’s interested in is courting — until Hunter Schwartz returns to Willow Creek. After hiring him to deliver her treats to a Christmas festival, Faith’s determined their relationship will stay strictly professional. But despite a secret that’s kept her single, Faith can’t help but wish she and Hunter could become husband and wife.

A cowboy for Christmas…

Nanny Sarah Kuhns has her hands full with kinder, her overbearing brothers and her big dreams. And it only gets worse when she takes on the care of an injured cowboy. For Amish travelling horseman Toby Christner, tight-knit Harmony Creek represents everything he’s run from. Until he heals, he can’t leave…but will falling for Sarah make him want to stay?

A wedding of convenience isn’t exactly cowgirl Olympia James’s dream — but marrying Arizona lawyer Spencer MacCormack will make a lot of other dreams come true.

But while the marriage is supposed to be just on paper, their chemistry is volatile...and the night they spent together weeks ago leads to a surprise: Olympia is pregnant! Maybe this fake relationship is more than just business...

Old wounds run deep... Only the truth can heal them.

Rancher Cole Loveland has no interest in dredging up the past, but his ex-fiancée, Katlynn Brennon, has other plans. To save her struggling TV show, she's come back to Colorado to investigate the infamous Cade-Loveland feud. Trusting Katlynn again isn't easy - she's already chosen her career over Cole once. But he's beginning to realise that true love, like legends, never dies.

A hero’s surprise...

Bridesmaids Creek, Texas, loves weddings. So Ty Spurlock hatches a plan to bring his single cowboy friends to town to woo the local ladies...as long as they stay away from Jade Harper. Ty secretly wants the gorgeous redhead for himself, even though he’s about to leave town to join the Navy SEALs.

Jade refuses to stand in the way of Ty’s dream of being a SEAL... but she also can’t hide her two precious surprises when her hero comes home for Christmas. Head over heels for his twin girls, he’s ready to do the honourable thing. But how can Jade say yes to a man who was never meant to be tied down?

Part two of Maggie & Griffin’s three-book love story!

No matter how much mayor Maggie Spencer avoids bad boy Griffin Stone, there’s only so far to go in Stonecreek. Only so much she can deny an undeniable attraction. And only so many times she can relive their blazing night together. Their families are feuding, the gossips threatening her reelection, but nothing can keep her away. Is it desire...or is it (gasp!) love?

Bound by a secret promise... This cowboy has work to do!

Quadruplet baby boys and a newly inherited company — Mitzy Martin’s plate is overflowing! The single mum is desperate to save her boys’ legacy and businessman Chase McCabe wants to help.

Mitzy and Chase almost made it to the altar once...but didn’t. So why is the corporate cowboy interested in her now? Because this time, a trip anywhere will include four nappy-clad guests!

They gambled on a long shot... Will the bet pay off?

They have 90 days before the state of Texas will grant these strangers a divorce after their impetuous Vegas wedding. Captain Helen Pallas is certain she’s not cut out for marriage. And Captain Tom Cross doesn’t believe in love. Yet working in the same unit — and assigned to married quarters — Helen and Tom know the attraction is real. It’s a long shot, but we’re betting on happily-ever-after.