linda warren

Christmas is for real!

Moving to Horseshoe, Texas, to become guardian of her half-sister has been rewarding for Lacey Carroll. But raising a six-year-old — especially one who has stopped believing in Santa Claus — has its challenges. Lacey's goal is to bring holiday wonder back into the child's life, which isn't going to be easy with a grinch like Gabe Garrison next door. The man is mean, rude…and hurting.

After losing his son, Gabe shut out the world. But his privacy is invaded by the quirky, dynamic blonde and her kid sister, who are single-handedly filling his solitary life with love. When Lacey enlists him in a holiday campaign for Emma's sake, he can't resist. Will Lacey's unique brand of healing magic make this a season of second chances — for all of them?

Angie Wiznowski has made mistakes–the biggest is the secret she's kept from Hardison Hollister for ten years. The man she loved has the right to know what happened following that hot Texas night long ago. And it could cost Angie the most precious thing in her life.

Hardy has no inkling he's a father…until an accident leaves a young girl injured and the Texas district attorney with an unexpected addition to his family. Blindsided by shock and hurt, Hardy can't forgive Angie for her deception. But as he gets to know his child, old and new feelings for Angie surface. While scandal could derail Hardy's political future–is that future meaningless without Angie and their daughter?

Maribel McCray knew moving back to Horseshoe, Texas, would mean facing Elias Rebel, the cowboy she was forbidden to love in high school. She just didn't expect it to happen so soon. With her teenage son in trouble, she needs Elias's help. He may be a Rebel, sworn enemy of every McCray, but he's also Chase's father.

For Elias, there's only one way to make up for lost years with his son – become a family for real. But Maribel's distance runs deeper than the Rebel–McCray feud. How can he convince her some second chances are worth taking?

The cowboy's redemption.

After years of girls, beer and a wild life on the rodeo circuit, bull rider Paxton Rebel is done being 'The Heartthrob'. But Paxton doesn't really believe he's meant for love…until he rescues a slight, lovely woman with sea–green eyes on a cold, windy beach.

Remi Roberts can't trust a charming cowboy like Paxton. She needs to concentrate on recovering from her accident, which is the only thing standing in the way of her adopting the baby girl she adores. Besides, fairytales don't exist and bad boys definitely don't change. But this cowboy is determined to prove her wrong…

Falcon Rebel has been a single dad to his daughter ever since her mother walked out on them seventeen years ago.

Now Leah's back to see their daughter–just once, she says. She's built another life and wants them all to move on.

But Falcon's suspicious. Her story doesn't add up. Why isn't she willing to keep the door open between them, at least for Eden's sake?

When Leah had left all those years ago, circumstances had kept her from returning as she had planned. The longer she was away, the harder it was to return. But Leah can't tell them the truth–she won't burden her family with what she must face.

Yet being close to Falcon again has reignited the incredible bond they once shared. They were so young then…and some things never change, including their feelings for each other.

Leah thought she could walk away. But nobody loves like a Rebel–even though love might not be enough.

An emotional story of secrets and second chances.

A Heart Divided 

Quincy Rebel lives by a strict code of honour. Family first. Which means Jenny Rose Walker, his younger brother's ex–girlfriend, will never know how deeply and devotedly he loves her. The woman of his dreams is off–limits…until his brother gets engaged to someone else. 

Jenny is ready to sever all ties with the ranching clan who has been like a second family to her. Even if it means giving up working with her best friend, Quincy, who she helps train paint horses. Quincy…the tall, masculine Rebel who's always been there for her. Is she developing feelings for him? Or are they headed for a rebound romance that will leave them both brokenhearted?

The day his son was born, Jude Rebel knew he was meant to be a father. That was why he had to stop the adoption. How could he give away his own flesh and blood? For twelve years, Jude has kept his secret. Until Paige Wheeler comes home to Horseshoe, regretting the decision that changed both their lives forever.  

At eighteen, all Paige wanted was to escape her Texas town and troubled, hardscrabble life. Her ticket out cost her dearly. Now she has a chance to make things right. Finding out Jude has been raising their child is only the beginning. Is it too late for forgiveness? Or have they all been given a second chance?

The cowboy's last ride

Once he gets over the shock of finding out he's a father, Phoenix Rebel is ready to do right by his toddler son. The gorgeous barrel racer he runs into on the circuit could add a much-needed woman's touch. There's just one problem. She's a McCray — a Rebel's worst enemy.

Rosemary McCray could gaze into Phoenix's warm brown eyes forever. And helping the sexy bull rider and his adorable two-year-old has ignited a fierce yearning in Rosie. Somehow she and Phoenix have to find a way to create their own family — even if it means leaving everyone else they love behind…

Heart of A Hero

Big city art instructor Rachel Hollister isn't back home in Horseshoe, Texas for more than a few hours before she's lost and stranded in the woods surrounding Rebel Ranch. But Rachel's bad luck takes a sudden turn for the better when a ruggedly handsome cowboy manages to save her life, not just once, but twice, in the same day.

Rancher Egan Rebel can't resist helping someone in need, even an enemy — or the daughter of one. It was Rachel's father who unjustly sentenced Egan to prison years ago. As attracted as he is to Rachel and her bright, creative energy, Egan can't forgive the man who stole his freedom. Can Egan let go of the past, or will he turn his back on the only woman he's ever loved?