marie ferrarella

'I'm pregnant, and my marriage is in trouble.'–Savannah Perez, rancher's wife

After five years of loving and honouring her husband, Savannah Perez worried that her marriage to Cruz was doomed. She loved him so much, but felt that his back–breaking devotion to their new ranch was ruining their relationship. Cruz Perez felt he had something to prove, so he pushed himself beyond his limits.

Cruz wanted the best for his wife and son, and tried to forget the pained looks they gave him when he returned home late at night. He knew he had to show his pregnant wife that she meant everything to him–before it was too late.

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…

When Kasey Stonestreet's husband walked out on her and their newborn son, her best friend, Eli Rodriquez, was her rock. Eli took them in at his Forever, Texas ranch without hesitation. As a suddenly single mom with nowhere else to go, Kasey expected to feel out of place. Instead, for the first time in her life, she felt like she was home. Eli has secretly loved Kasey since they were kids; he was devastated when she married another man.

Now, he's got a second chance at happiness. The woman of his dreams, and the family he always wanted, are in his reach. But if he reveals his true feelings, it could ruin their friendship, and he'd lose Kasey forever. How long can Eli and Kasey go on pretending to each other--and to themselves--that they're still just friends? And what will happen when Kasey's husband returns?

Readers, it's back–to–school time in Rust Creek Falls, and new single mama Marina Laramie has returned to her classroom for the first time since baby Sydney was born. Did you hear about her parent–teacher conference with handsome ranching dad Anderson Dalton? Seems they bonded over his young son, Jake, and now we here at the Gazette are hearing there is a marriage in the works! 

A rancher, a schoolteacher, a grade–schooler and a baby: it does paint a lovely picture. But is it too good to be true? Those in the know whisper this is a marriage of convenience to help Anderson gain custody of his son. We, however, are rooting for something more. Raise your hands, hopeful romantics, if you think Marina and Anderson's "arrangement" has the makings of a grade–A love match!

Soon, they are enjoying themselves way too much, but Elizabeth isn't sure it will last and Jared thinks their relationship is just fun. But they're about to learn that, in a real love match, both players can win…

A little help – and a lot of love!

Nurse Kayley Quartermain has been searching for somewhere to belong. She wants that somewhere to be her hometown of Bedford, but first she needs a job. Thankfully, her matchmaking godmother offers a solution: assisting widowed Dr Luke Dolan at his clinic.

Still adjusting to life as a single dad, Luke is reluctant to accept Kayley's help. Sure, she's great at her job and five–year–old Lily adores her, but Luke's developing strong feelings for Kayley. For Lily's sake, he needs to be careful about whom he lets in. But with Kayley fitting in so perfectly as they rebuild their lives, could she be the one piece they've been missing?