Small Town Stories

Her Son's Hero by Vicki Essex

Fiona MacAvery works very hard to help her son find non–violent ways to protect himself from the bullying he can't seem to avoid. Then along comes mixed martial arts champ Dominic Payette, and that's who her son turns to for guidance?

Dom clearly has a heart under all those gorgeous muscles, but there are shadows, too. Fiona admits that he's shown her son how to be more confident. But act on this attraction between them? There's no way she's letting her guard down!

The Doctor Takes A Princess

Princess Bridget Devereaux's entire life had been ruled by duty and obligation. Now, tasked with recruiting doctors for her little country, she'd encountered an obstacle. Sexy resident advisor Ryder McCall was the key to accomplishing her mission, but as instant father to twin toddlers, he was too overwhelmed to help her.

Bridget found the clueless single dad's desperation touching, and the fierce attraction between them exciting. Volunteering to care for the babies until the doctor could find a nanny, Bridget soon found herself consumed by tenderness for the twins...and falling hard for Ryder. But could the princess and the doctor possibly find their way to happily ever after?

Resisting Mr. Tall, Dark & Texan by Christine Rimmer

Word around town is Ethan Traub is bringing the family oil business to Thunder Canyon, along with his sassy personal assistant, Lizzie Landry. Settling down isn't part of this wealthy bachelor's game plan. So why are we hearing rumours that he's starting to see Lizzie as something more than his devoted employee?

Lizzie may be secretly in love with her handsome boss, but she knows better than anyone that he's not the marrying kind. Besides, she's got her own dreams to high–tail it back to Texas to open her own bakery. But my sources tell me the oil baron won't let her go so easily. Stay tuned, to find out if this is one deal Ethan will seal with a kiss!

It's News To Her by Helen R. Myers

Anchorwoman Hunter Harding was used to reporting the story, not being part of it! But when she learnt her new boss was CEO playboy Cord Rivers, she saw no reason to tell everyone they'd had a history. After all, maybe this time history wouldn't repeat itself.

Cord could have any woman he wanted, and he wanted Hunter. But he knew she blamed him for dashing her dreams in the past. He had to convince her that she could have new, even better dreams and that he could help her make them come true. If only he played a part in them

After learning her marriage is a hoax, twenty–one–year–old Susannah Wells and her unborn baby have nowhere to turn. So she goes to her former foster sister's home. There she encounters a friend of the family–a handsome lawyer, caring for his special–needs sister. Needing a job and a safe haven, Susannah is grateful when David Foster hires her as caregiver for his sibling. She knows it's difficult for David to let others ease his burdens. Until he shows her just what a blessing she and her Easter baby are to him.

Princess Aurora Bravo-Calabretti is wishing for a mountain man this Christmas! But her most unroyal crush ? rancher Walker McKellan ? insists that they remain 'just friends'. Now, he's her bodyguard while she is the maid-of-honour at her cousin's holiday wedding.

As Walker begins to see Rory in a different light, a surprise snowstorm strands him with his princess...and sparks ignite into a holiday love affair! Can their Christmas passion blossom into a happily-ever-after?

Dear Santa,
It's me, Jillian Wilkes. I just did something totally out of character: I spent the most glorious night of my life with a stranger named Shane Hollister. Fast–forward three weeks. The sexy cowboy with the sweet smile left me with an incredible, life–changing gift.

Hey, Santa,
Houston ex–cop Shane Hollister here. I'm still reeling from the news: I'm going to be a father! Ever since Jillian delivered her bombshell, I've made up my mind to really get to know the Texas blonde. And what better place than my ranch in Brighton Valley? Now the top priority on my wish list is to let go of the past and make a future with the family I've always wanted!

A baby on the way...

A secret, no–strings relationship with Aaron Travers has suited Melody Hartman just fine for the past eight months. The lives of the Mustang Valley veterinarian and the deputy sheriff have always been complicated – and are about to become more so, because Mel is pregnant! 

Raising his toddler daughter and protecting his Arizona town are Aaron's priorities. But this unexpected pregnancy is a life changer. The widowed single dad is ready to do the right thing and marry Mel. Can he say the three words she is waiting to hear? Will she think he wants to marry her only because of the baby? Or will she acknowledge that their feelings for each other run deeper than either of them realised?

The bridesmaid is pregnant

The stuffy air in the church and her queasy stomach are a bad combination, especially since Krystal Graham is trying to hide her condition particularly from Garret Donovan, the groomsman assigned to escort her down the aisle. The groomsman who just happens to be the father of her baby.

Unfortunately, once the "I do's" are over and the newlyweds are on their way, Krystal knows she's in trouble, and she tries to make her exit before she embarrasses herself. But that's the least of her worries. Garret's a smart man and a doctor. What's she going to do once her secret is out?

He’s fighting for them

When Amy Donavan married the town playboy and left Forever, Texas, Connor McCullough wished her well—no matter how much it hurt. He got past it, but never really over it. Now the one that got away is back and needs his help…in more ways than one!

Recently divorced and fleeing her abusive ex-husband, Amy needs a safe place to hide and someone she can trust. And she’s not alone. Her fussy six-month-old son needs sanctuary, too…and Connor is determined to protect them both. It’s not his family, but it’s the family—and the woman—he’s always wanted. So when Amy’s jealous ex tracks her down, hell-bent on reclaiming his “property,” Connor’s ready to fight this time…