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A stolen fling…an unexpected Christmas gift!

Tycoon Jeremy’s world is upended upon discovering his summer romance with resort manager Tori Sharpe left her pregnant! He’s better suited to brokering deals than bringing up babies, yet seeing Tori carrying his child awakens a fierce longing for the family he never had. Can a magical New York Christmas convince Tori there’s room in his high-octane life for her and their baby?

Back in the ring

As the first female bull rider in her circuit, Megan Robertson needs to focus. But all she can think about is her ex, Pax Lantry. Megan knew their paths would cross again, she just wasn’t prepared for the effect it would have on her. More surprising than the old heartache, is the jolt of pure attraction she still feels for him.

Even after five years, Pax never got over Megan. All it takes is seeing her, just once, for him to know that their connection is as strong as ever. But he’s committed to his family’s ranch and Meg has her own demanding career. It seems like Pax and Megan moved on, so why can’t they let each other go?

They met at a wedding... will they say 'I do'?

It's wedding photographer Harper's job to capture other people's happy ever afters, but she doesn't believe in one for herself... until she meets ruggedly gorgeous best man Drew. Having offered to be a surrogate for her best friend, Harper tries to fight their instant chemistry, until Drew sneaks past her defences. But she's about to learn this extraordinary man has an even more extraordinary secret!

A week before Christmas, city girl Hope McKinnon finds herself snowbound with rugged rancher and all round do–gooder Blake Nelson. What is it about this handsome, generous man that has her blood boiling and her pulse racing?Blake knows his ranch is the last place that Hope wants to be, but somehow her presence feels so right! Hope is the first woman guarded Blake has wanted to be around for a long time. Her visit may be temporary, but he has one more night to convince her to stay.

Laura Jessup is a social pariah in the tiny town of Gibson. Just about everyone believes her sweet baby girl Rowan is proof of an affair…but the truth is much darker. To keep her daughter safe from the real father, Laura doesn't fight the vicious rumours.

Only hunky EMT Tanner Hudson doesn't shun her. He knows what it's like to live down mistakes in a small town. But when Laura lets down her guard and tells him the truth about Rowan's father, he wants to help.

The solution he proposes–a marriage in name only–might just be crazy enough to work…if only Laura can keep her heart out of it.

Tanner wasn't sure Laura would accept a platonic marriage, even though it would stop the rumour mills and get his own family off his back. But as the wedding draws closer, Tanner worries that his plan is working a little too well. He's falling for Laura, hard.

They thought they were ready for marriage, but are Tanner and Laura prepared for real love?

BACK…FOR GOOD?

Once, rodeo star Rylan Duggan had called Crooked Valley Ranch home. But after an incredible, romantic night with neighbouring rancher – beautiful, strong, smart Kailey Brandt – he'd bolted. He didn't look back, telling himself he preferred life on the circuit with no commitments and no ties. Until now.

With Rylan back for a few short weeks, Kailey can't deny their attraction is as strong as ever. She thought she'd learned her lesson the first time he'd hurt her – and the handsome cowboy is still adamant he will not be sticking around. While helping him build Crooked Valley's business, Kailey sees a different, more grounded side of him. Has Rylan finally found his home in Kailey's heart?

Heart of a cowboy

Coming home is hard enough without ranch manager Quinn Solomon making Lacey Duggan feel like an unwanted guest. She's only here until she figures out what to do with her one-third ownership of Crooked Valley. But Quinn's irresistible daughter is givingLacey ideas about being part of a family. And though they don't even like each other, Lacey's having crazier notions about the widowed single dad.

Does Lacey think she can waltz in and turn Quinn's life upside down…only to leave again? The pretty accountant knows nothing about running a ranch, yet she's making the Montana homestead feel like a home. Quinn isn't looking for love again. Until a woman who's all heart and a determined little girl help one lovestruck cowboy see the light.