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Desperately Seeking A Sitter

Who knew hiring a nanny could get so complicated? Rancher Luke Walker has been caring for his two–year–old son single–handedly ever since his wife walked out, and he sure could use some help. But when he thought to find a nanny, he didn't have someone like gorgeous Hayley Brooks in mind. And he certainly didn't expect her to move into the ranch house!

Hayley is working toward being a physician assistant and needs to save money for her classes–and to save on rent by boarding with her employer. She's delighted that little Brayden warms to her quickly, but is wary of her growing feelings for Luke. It's a struggle keeping things professional…. Falling in love with her boss was not part of the job description!

Bull riding–and all the danger that comes with it–is in Dusty McPherson's blood.  When an injury knocks him out of the rodeo and back home to Desperation, Oklahoma, all he can focus on is riding again.  Until he's welcomed by a gorgeous redhead aiming a shotgun at him.
 
To Kate Clayborne's surprise, the handsome trespasser is not only a farmhand hired to help maintain the Clayborne farm, he'd been her high school crush. Used to living on her own terms and without the help of a man, Kate is reluctant to work with Dusty.  Being so close to him now means trusting him, relying on him... and dealing with the attraction between them. 

Can she trust her heart to an adventure–seeking bull rider whose life is full of risks?

She kissed him, deeply and slowly, taking his breath away and causing his heart to pound.

In one smooth movement, he turned them over and gazed down into her surprised eyes, before capturing her lips again.

He hadn't planned this.

He didn't know how far it would go.

But he wasn't going to stop now.

City attorney Garrett Miles is a man who is happy with his life.

He's effective, well liked and enjoys his moments with the gorgeous waitress Libby at the local tavern.

Suddenly finding out he's a father, and that the little girl is coming to live with him throws a bit of a spanner in the works.

Turning to Libby Carter for guidance could be the ideal solution.

But there are some things the single mother isn't sharing.

Libby fled with her son to escape her abusive ex.

She's hoping the close–knit Oklahoma small town will be the place where she can finally stop running.

Especially now that Garrett's in her life.

But Garrett is a lawyer, and if he discovers she violated her custody agreement and crossed state lines, he'll have to turn her in.

After one man nearly destroyed her, can she trust another with her son's life?

A Cowboy Fixer–Upper

Loner Dylan Walker has spent the past fifteen years pushing other people away. His family's century–old ranch house, once a showpiece of Desperation, Oklahoma, has fallen into disrepair since his parents passed. Still, Dylan thinks his sister went too far in hiring a renovation expert to invade his home and his life.

Peppy former prom queen Glory Andrews has her work cut out building a reputation as the town's premier interior designer. The Walker job is the first big step toward reinventing herself after an ugly divorce. She can't fail–and she won't. Even if Dylan seems dead set against change.

But Glory is doing much more than redecorating a home–she's determined to show Dylan that he can let go of the past and they can have a future together. If only the stubborn cowboy will let her!

Recently divorced Becca Tyler is at the end of her rope. Her rental home has been sold to a mysterious new owner, and she and her three children have nowhere to turn.

Until Nick Morelli comes back to town.

Becca had stomped all over Nick's heart once for all the wrong reasons. Now the boy from the wrong side of the tracks is a successful builder, while the high school golden girl is a single mom just scraping by.

To their surprise, Becca and Nick soon discover the spark of their first love still burns as bright as the Christmastime stars. But Nick is keeping an important secret from Becca. Could it ruin the sweethearts' reunion before it even begins?

Corralling her heart...

Broke and in need of a job, barrel racer Erin Walker has returned home after years of travelling. But the only job available is working for the man who broke her heart and left her pregnant and alone. Not a day goes by that she doesn't wonder about the son she and Jake adopted out.

Jake Canfield just wants to get close to rekindle what he and Erin once had. But is that possible? It depends on the sudden appearance of the one person who could bring them together!

It's a bittersweet homecoming for Trish Clayborne when she returns to Desperation, Oklahoma…and comes face–to–face with her ex–fiancé. Morgan Rule broke her heart when—without a word of explanation—he called off their wedding. She figured things between them were about as over as they could get. Until she found out she was pregnant.

Morgan is stunned when he hears the news. He's even more shocked when Trish tells him she plans to raise their child on her own. Not if he has anything to say about it! But how can he do right by Trish and their baby without revealing his true reasons for ending their relationship? And will Trish let him?

This honorable sheriff has some explaining to do!

Tucker O'Brien hates doctors and know–it–all Paige Miles is no exception. The war veteran wants to be left alone. His bum leg is a lost cause – no matter what the nosey doc's promises are. Besides, Tucker's only in Desperation, Oklahoma, to spend two months with his son – a teenager he never knew existed. When time runs out, so will he…just like he did nineteen years ago.

Yet the relief Paige offers is hard to pass up – as is a chance with the beautiful physician. So Tucker will make her a deal: he'll agree to physical therapy, but only if she's his personal caregiver!

Nikki Johannson's new job at Oklahoma's Bent Tree Boys Ranch is a wish come true. As housemother and riding instructor to a passel of troubled kids, Nikki can do the work she loves, and finally meet someone she's been chasing down for years her long–lost brother.

William 'Mac' MacGregor, Bent Tree's head wrangler, is looking for peace from his troubled past...so playing nursemaid to a bunch of juvenile delinquents and falling for Nikki are life complications he doesn't need. But when Mac discovers Nikki has been lying to everyone including him he takes matters into his own hands. Because if there's one thing he can't stand, it's being deceived.

Tanner O'Brien had always kept his focus on two things: rodeo and caring for his nephew. So why was he distracted by one big–city gal who was in town for only a month?

Jules Vandeveer was the opposite of everything Tanner was attracted to in a woman; but even her negative attitude toward bronc riders didn't make her any less appealing. Something hidden beneath her kindness to his young nephew made him want to help ease her pain; if only she'd let him.

Penetrating Jules's tough exterior and winning her heart would require lots of getting–to–know–you time. And Tanner knew just the cowboy for the job....