patricia thayer

A new arrival on the ranch...

Champion bull rider Austin Brannigan has returned home to the family ranch to recover from his injury. Only his world is turned on its head when he finds out he has a three–month–old daughter who has no one in the world but him. 

As a father, Austin is totally out of his depth. But his physical therapist, the beautiful and determined Erin Carlton, is stepping into the role of temporary mom very quickly. It may not be in her job description, and it may mean putting hopes of her own family on hold. What about Austin's dreams, which mean being out on the circuit? Will baby Lilly help Austin and Erin create a new dream of family?

Stepping onto her estranged father's Colorado ranch, Brooke Harper hopes to find the missing piece of the puzzle that's left a hole in her heart–her long–lost sister. But the Bucking Q Ranch is deserted…except for the tall and rugged cowboy, Trent Landry, who is taking care of the place while the owners are away. She's determined to wait until the family she's never met returns home… And Trent will keep an eye on the mysterious Brooke until he finds out if she is telling the truth about finding her sister. Spending time alone with her, watching her take to ranch life as if she's a natural, he realises she is definitely not a threat–except maybe to his heart. 

Patricia Thayer

Kira lit up Trace McKane's life when she said 'I do' – but when no baby McKanes came, they lost sight of their precious bond.

But when their name reaches the top of the adoption list, Trace returns to stand firm and strong by his brave, beautiful wife's side.

Kira's touched by how far Trace will go to make her dreams come true. Looking up at her husband as if for the first time, she realises she has all the family she needs.

It's then that she's given a miracle...

Safe in his arms

Shelby Townsend and her orphaned five–year–old nephew have escaped to Hidden Springs, Colorado, leaving plenty of pain behind. New job, new home–a new start is just what they both need. Until a very delicious complication walks into her life. Sheriff Cullen Brannigan. 

Cullen assumes he'll miss the hustle and bustle of his big–city life when he's forced to take a break from his job with the Denver police force. But he's surprised how much two complete strangers, who just happen to be living on his ranch, make him want to stick around. Because behind Shelby's protective shell is a tempting vulnerability that inspires a promise in him–to keep Shelby and her nephew safe at any cost.