Karen Templeton

But when she hires Iraq war vet Patrick Shaughnessy as the inn's landscaper, she realises two things: first, his scars go much deeper than those she can see and second, she can't rest until she's brought him comfort…

When a promise becomes a temptation...

Look after his best friend's widow and kids. It was a promise Levi Talbot was determined to keep. But returning to Whispering Pines, New Mexico, where he was once known as the local troublemaker, wasn't easy for the former soldier. Especially when gorgeous Valerie Lopez really wants nothing to do with him...and Levi can't get her out of his head!

Val knows she needs Levi's help — her house is in chaos and she's juggling two young kids with a fledgling business. So she lets him take over the repairs — but there's no way she's letting Levi make himself at home! Since her husband's death, Val has kept her heart locked away...but what if the handsome veteran-next-door is the key to her future?

A second chance in the saddle

All widowed veterinarian Zach Talbot wants is to raise his two boys in the peace and quiet of his New Mexico town. Who'd have thought that being roped into helping a woman choose a horse for her son would upend the single father's whole world? Except ex-actress and rodeo rider Mallory Keyes isn't just any woman.

With its wide-open spaces and sky that goes on forever, Whispering Pines is the ideal temporary haven after the accident that changed Mallory's life forever. Falling for the sexy, caring man who found the perfect palomino for her eleven-year-old wasn't in her short or long-term plans. Zach's also determined to get Mallory back in the saddle. Can she return the favour by helping to heal the still-grieving vet's heart?

Emily Weber escapest to her cousin's New Mexico ranch, away from her planned wedding and her cheating fiancè. She needs to get her mind off of things and her childhood friend – all six feet of dark good looks – is just the guy.

Colin Talbot recognises someone on the run from their life. The rootless photojournalist hasn't been on his ranch in years too! But he won't indulge in pleasure it will lead to disaster. Till then, he'll keep his distance, before Emily has him wanting what he can't have: a family and a forever love.