leanne banks

As much as she tried to focus on caring for baby Emma, her newfound fame kept getting in the way. Until help arrived from an unexpected – and handsome – source…

Although he knows she's far too young and naive for him, he has a hard time resisting her…

HER ROYAL CHRISTMAS SECRET 

Princess Sasha of Sergenia was born to rule, not change dirty diapers. But after threats force her family into exile, Sasha becomes 'Sara,' a nurturing nanny in Chantaine. Now, rather than having servants wait on her during holiday festivities, Sasha is caring for construction specialist Gavin Sinclair's children for Christmas. Baby Adelaide and five-year-old Sam win her heart, but their father makes her pulse pound… 

For Gavin, 'Sara' is a holiday miracle. Since his late wife died in childbirth, Gavin has struggled to keep his life afloat and his family together. This unexpected addition has brightened his world — and made him wonder if love might be on the horizon. He knows the mysterious nanny has secrets aplenty. But is true love enough to create a fairy-tale ending under the mistletoe for the sexy single dad and the lovely royal?

Fredericka Devereaux is determined to provide the best life for her infant son, Leo. So when her brother, the ruler of Chantaine, insists that they need a protector, Ericka reluctantly agrees. But her new bodyguard, handsome Montreat Walker, warms her heart as he cares for Leo.

Treat keeps telling himself that he's not into Ericka. But despite his best efforts, he finds himself charmed by Ericka and Leo. This Christmas, all Treat wants is the royal twosome he's sworn to protect!

All Talia McKenzie wants from Trace Barringer is his money–in the form of a donation to her charity. The last thing she needs is the arrogant and sexy businessman muscling his way on to the committee. He may have been the object of her girlhood fantasies, but she stopped believing in fairy tales long ago. Falling for a Barringer, no matter how tempting he is, would mean betraying her own family…

Trace doesn't recognize Talia as the girl he once called his guardian angel. But he does know a challenge when he sees one–and the beautiful deli owner is a definite challenge. Trace is used to getting what he wants, and he wants Talia.

With the passion between them reaching a fever pitch, Talia can't deny her attraction to Trace for long. But how can they build a future when she can't forgive the past?

Lullabies…and cowboys? USA TODAY bestselling author Leanne Banks kicks off the new Fortunes of Texas continuity with a story of a single mom and the sexy rancher who sweeps her off her feet! 

As she rings in the new year in Horseback Hollow, Texas, single mom Stacey Fortune Jones tries to count her blessings. She has an adorable baby girl, Piper; supportive parents; good friends. Best of them all is Colton Foster, her longtime neighbor from the ranch next door. He always seems to be around when she needs him. Trouble is, she may be starting to need him a bit too much…. 

She's off–limits, Colton keeps telling himself. The tall, muscular rancher turns to mush every time he sees Stacey. But falling for his little sister's best friend seems wrong on so many levels. She's on the rebound. She's got a baby. She's…complicated. What's a big–hearted cowboy to do?

The Second Time's the Charm…

Vivian Jackson's first honeymoon – to her creepy now–ex – was a disaster. So the last place she wants to be is back home in Honeymoon Mountain, and she swears that her teenage crush, Benjamin Hunter, has nothing to do with it.

But old sparks burst into flames once again. And this time, Benjamin has made his intentions all too clear, which results in a night of passion – and Vivian saying those three little words: I am pregnant. Will this result in Benjamin saying the three little words Vivian wants to hear?

As soon as they arrived, staid Sophie became sexy Sophie and their strictly business relationship became very personal…as personal as a royalbabytobe! Can this reluctant prince fling caution to the wind and finally give his heart to his Cinderella?

A maverick makeover!

Nick Pritchett, that hunky blond carpenter from Thunder Canyon, has been doing his share to put the town back together after the Great Flood. He's great with a hammer, and popular with the ladies. Maybe a bit too popular, if you ask his best bud, Cecelia Clifton!

Cecelia's come to town looking for L.O.V.E., but according to Nick, she's been going about it all wrong. He's convinced he can help Cecelia meet her match if she follows his instructions to a T. Trouble is, the only man he finds good enough for his childhood pal is...himself!

Dear reader, I always knew romance was brewing underneath their outward bickering. The question is, can Nick convince sexy Cecelia 2.0 that he's the best man for her?

Rust Creek Ramblings

Daniel Pendleton is restless. The eldest of six brothers and one sister, he was forced to grow up quickly after the deaths of their parents. Now, with his siblings all grown up, he finally has time to sow his own wild oats, to escape the role of the responsible, reliable Pendleton, if only temporarily. And there's just one woman he wants to live out his forbidden fantasies with: Sara Kingston.

Sara firmly believes she can be nothing but bad news to a good man like Daniel. Her sensible side says she should avoid getting involved, but her sensual side wants nothing more than to give in to his offer of a passionate, no-strings affair. And after a few searing kisses, she gives in.

Daniel thought getting Sara into his bed would get her out of his system. He didn't count on falling in love. Or that secrets from Sara's past would cause her to push him away…