Christmas In Cold Creek/A Bride Before Dawn

It's never too late for love in Hope's Crossing...

Evie Blanchard was at the top of her field in the city of angels. But when an emotional year forces her to walk away from her job as a physical therapist, she moves from Los Angeles to Hope's Crossing seeking a quieter life. So the last thing she needs is to get involved with the handsome, arrogant Brodie Thorne and his injured daughter, Taryn.

A self-made man and single dad, Brodie will do anything to get Taryn the rehabilitation she needs...even if it means convincing Evie to move in with them. And despite her vow to keep an emotional distance, Evie can't help but be moved by Taryn's spirit, or Brodie's determination to win her help—and her heart.

With laughter, courage and more than a little help from the kindhearted people of Hope's Crossing, Taryn may get the healing she deserves—and Evie and Brodie might just find a love they never knew could exist.

Sometimes going back is the best way to start over

Candy shop owner Charlotte Caine knows temptation. To reboot her life, shed weight and gain perspective, she's passing up sweet enticements left and right. But willpower doesn't come so easily when hell–raiser Spencer Gregory comes back to Hope's Crossing, bringing with him memories of broken promises and teen angst. A retired pro baseball player on the mend from injury–and a damaging scandal–he's interested in his own brand of reinvention.

Now everything about Spencer's new–and–improved lifestyle, from his mission to build a rehab facility for injured veterans to his clear devotion to his preteen daughter, Peyton, touches Charlotte's heart. Holding on to past hurt is her only protection against falling for him–again. But if she takes the risk, will she find in Spencer a hometown heartbreaker, or the hero she's always wanted?

Holiday gifts don't always come in expected packages...especially in the town of Hope's Crossing.

No one has ever felt sorry for Genevieve Beaumont. After all, she has everything money can buy. That is, until she discovers her fiancé has been two–timing her and she's left with two choices: marry the philanderer to please her controlling father or be disinherited and find a means to support herself.

Genevieve's salvation appears in the most unlikely of prospects: Dylan Caine, a sexy, wounded war vet whose life is as messy as hers. Dylan's struggling to adjust after his time in Afghanistan, and the last thing he needs is a spoiled socialite learning about the real world for the first time. True, she may have unexpected depths and beauty to match. But he knows he could never be the man she needs…and she knows he could never be the man she thinks she wants. So why are they each hoping that a Christmas miracle willl prove them both wrong?

Wade Dalton was having a very bad day.

His five–year–old had accidentally set the kitchen on fire. His daughter was surly, as usual. The baby hadn't been fed yet. And his mother–aka \"The Childminder\"––had eloped...with a scam artist. Could it get any worse?

Turned out it could. Because the annoyingly beautiful daughter of said scam artist was now at the door, batting her doe eyes at him and proposing that she be his temporary nanny while awaiting the newlyweds' return. Could he trust her to be under his roof? Could he trust himself with her under his roof?

He was known as a major player who'd left a swath of broken hearts across the Teton Valley. Yet when single mother Jenny Boyer saw the tenderness in Seth Dalton's eyes when he looked at her children–not to mention her–it was impossible for her to believe it was all a game.

She was new to this small town, a school principal who needed to be respected. The last man she should be getting involved with was the Hunk of Cold Creek! But every time Seth came near, Jenny could feel herself falling...like all of the women who'd come before her. So why did she hope that her story would have a different ending–as in, happily ever after?

From the beloved bestselling author of Season of Wonder and The Cliff House comes a poignant and uplifting novel about forgiveness, family and all the complications — and joy — that come with it.

As the older sibling to identical twins Violet and Lily, Cami Porter was always the odd sister out. The divide grew even wider when their parents split up — while the twins stayed in Cape Sanctuary with their free-spirited mother, Rosemary, fourteen-year-old Cami moved to LA with her attorney father. Nearly twenty years later, when Cami gets the terrible news that Lily has drowned saving a child’s life, her mother begs her to return home to help untangle the complicated estate issues her sister left behind.

Navigating their own strained relationship, Cami readjusts to the family and community she hasn’t known for decades, including the neighbour who stands in the way of her late sister’s dream, while Violet grieves the loss of her twin and struggles to figure out who she is now, without her other half, as the little girl Lily saved pulls her back into the orbit of the man she once loved.

With poignancy and heart, RaeAnne Thayne once again delivers her charming signature blend of warmth, wit and wisdom.

The Valentine Two-Step - RaeAnne Thayne

Certainly he had been bamboozled by women before, but for rancher and single father Matt Harte, this was the last straw! Because of his daughter’s shenanigans, he'd gotten roped into planning the annual Valentine’s Day dance. And his partner in crime? Beautiful big-city vet — and recent Salt River transplant — Ellie Webster. Who he couldn’t take his eyes off. And not for lack of trying...

Ellie knew that Matt Harte didn’t want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. But this was for her daughter’s sake. It wasn’t like she wanted to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner — for real...

The Colour of Courage - Patricia Davids

Now a freak accident would test the U.S. Army corporal’s mettle once again. Desperate to save her brother’s injured horse, Lindsey placed her trust in handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. When Brian saw Lindsey pinned beneath the steed, his only thought was to save her.

With his own faith shaken by the death of his wife, he was amazed by this plucky female soldier who gave her all personally and professionally. Inspired by Lindsey’s commitment to kin and country, Brian soon found a love that made him feel truly blessed.

Her Red-Carpet Romance - Marie Ferrarella

Hollywood heart-throb and widower Lukkas Spader knows his women are just photo ops for the paparazzi. He’s sworn off dating. In fact, he might have forgotten how! But the big-time movie producer needs an assistant, and Yohanna Andrzejewski desperately needs a job. So what if she’s beautiful? That doesn’t mean they’re going to fall in love...

Yohanna has given up on romance, but when she poses for the cameras with sexy, gorgeous Lukkas she realises that there’s something in the air. Lukkas and Yohanna may not be looking for love, but something — or someone — is making sure it finds them!

The Valentine Two-Step - RaeAnne Thayne

Single father Matt Harte learned the hard way not to trust women. His wife left him because she couldn’t deal with ranch life — so the last thing he wants to do is plan the annual Valentine’s Day dance. But his daughter, Lucy, has plans for her father: she’s determined to get him to fall for the beautiful new vet, Ellie Webster.

Ellie knows that Matt doesn’t want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. It’s not as if she wants to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner — for real...

A Marriage Worth Saving - Therese Beharrie

Once Mila Thomas had love, marriage and the promise of the family she’d always longed for, until tragedy struck. Now, with the ink still drying on her divorce papers, it’s time to move on...

Leaving Mila was the hardest thing Jordan’s ever had to do. However, when fate brings them back together he’s reminded of what drew him to his beautiful wife in the first place, and he wonders if it’s ever too late to try again?

After One Forbidden Night... - Amber McKenzie

Successful E.R. physician Dr Chloe Darcy has her professional life all sewn up. Her love life is another matter! Being secretly in love with powerful, charismatic vascular surgeon Tate Reed is torture...as her best friend’s ex, he’s strictly off-limits!

Yet when their sizzling attraction becomes too hard to resist, giving in to their desire seems inevitable. And if this is all they can ever have then Chloe is determined to savour every moment. Until she learns of the consequences of their one forbidden night...

A single mum on the run and an injured FBI agent find their greatest danger is with each other in this story of secret identity, originally titled Nowhere to Hide

As an on-the-run single mother out to protect her little girls, Lisa Connors needs two things: money, and to keep her identity secret. But it is just her luck that the possibility of the former threatens the latter: as the caretaker of the hunk-next-door with two broken legs, her ability to keep her distance is shaky. When she found out said hunk’s profession — FBI agent — it was downright demolished…

Gage McKinnon spent most of his life trying to keep away from all things familial, so the last thing he needs is to have two adorable little girls take root next door. But it’s their mother who poses his greatest threat. For with Lisa he felt that door in his heart — the one that slammed shut twenty-five years ago — start to open, just a crack.

Welcome to Cannon Beach, Oregon where New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne introduces the Women of Brambleberry House in four heartwarming and emotional romances. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Robyn Carr!

The Daddy Makeover

Eben Spencer learned long ago to keep his eye on the ball and his emotions under wraps. And where had this philosophy got him so far? In business, to the pinnacle of success. In his personal life, it brought him one beloved, if unhappy, little girl, and one shattered marriage. He is not about to embark on another one anytime soon…

Until he meets Sage Benedetto. The bewitching woman is everything Eben is not — warm, emotional, open — and everything he never dreamed he’d want. But lately he’s having very different dreams…

His Second-Chance Family

When she was sixteen, Julia Blair found more than fun in the sun on the sands of Cannon Beach. She found a home — especially in the arms of Will Garrett — and she thought that life stretched out in front of her…

Now she’s thirty-two, and though life may not have worked out the way she planned, here she is: back in Cannon Beach, with her two little children in tow. Only to find Will Garrett there, too. Julia believes he can still make all her dreams come true. The question is, will he let her into his heart to do the same for him?

The Soldier’s Secret

To find out who was claiming ownership of the only place he’d ever called home, Harry Maxwell knew he’d have to practice a little deception. So the wounded lieutenant changed his name a little. Altered a few facts. All for a good cause — get in, get the truth, get out.

Then he meets the Brambleberry House heir presumptive. Anna Galvez is captivating in ways he hadn’t even known existed. Still, after spending time with her, he wants the house more than ever. But only if she’s in it.

A Soldier’s Return

Returning home to Cannon Beach and living in Brambleberry House, a place where good things seemed destined to happen, had brought Melissa Fielding and her young daughter such joy. Perhaps it was no accident when the single mum “bumped” into Eli Sanderson, and discovered the handsome doctor was also back in town. The ex-soldier was still so captivating, but also more guarded. Was now the time to put old ghosts to rest?

Reader-favourite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.

To find out who was claiming ownership of the only place he’d ever called home, Harry Maxwell knew he’d have to do some investigating. So the wounded lieutenant changed his name a little. Altered a few facts. All for a good cause — get in, get the truth, get out.

But then he met the Bramblebery House heir presumptive, Anna Galvez. An easy connection had Harry questioning his priorities, but he knew he still wanted the house more than ever — though he might be willing to share…

Includes a bonus story Suddenly A Father by Michelle Major

A Beach House Beginning - RaeAnne Thayne

Sometimes, the real crime is not giving in to love.

When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men — and her heart. Jenna vows to keep a neighbourly distance. Until she needs help — and surly Wes comes to the rescue.

Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his good qualities — and he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?

A Beauty In The Beast - Michelle Lindo-Rice

A recluse in need of affection and a television star in need of redemption...

Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left Junior Prom Queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse — isolated, mysterious, and emotionally guarded...the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past — personal and professional.

Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a Bed & Breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself...well, their attraction is undeniable. But is their unexpected connection enough to heal both their traumatic pasts and bring their beauty to the light?

Includes a bonus story: The Ten-Day Bargain by Michelle Lindo-Rice

Come home to Winder Ranch in these two beloved stories, where broken hearts can find exactly what they need to heal – and love again

A Cold Creek Homecoming

When Quinn Southerland returns home to Winder Ranch, Idaho, to find former high school queen bee Tess Claybourn serving as his dying mother's hospice nurse, he's far from pleased. But recently widowed Tess has done a lot of growing up since then. And as the two reconnect, she can't help but wonder if there's room in Quinn's tortured heart for forgiveness – and maybe even love…

A Cold Creek Reunion

After Taft Bowman lost his parents ten years ago, he buried himself in a grief that shut fiancée Laura Pendleton out completely. But now she's back, recently widowed with two kids in tow, and Taft refuses to let her slip away again. Laura just wants a fresh start, but that's easier said than done when seeing Taft stirs up feelings she thought she'd left in the past…

Always Dakota - Debbie Macomber

Buffalo Valley, North Dakota. A few years ago, this was a dying town. Now it’s come back to life!

People are feeling good about living here again — the way they used to. They’re feeling confident about the future.

Stalled lives are moving forward. People like Margaret Clemens are taking risks on new ventures and on lifelong dreams. On happiness. Margaret is a local rancher who’s finally getting what she wants most. Marriage to cowboy Matt Eilers. Her friends don’t think Matt’s such a bargain; neither did her father. But Margaret’s aware of Matt’s reputation and his flaws. She wants him anyway.

And she wants his baby...

A Cold Creek Reunion - RaeAnne Thayne

He was the one you called when you needed rescuing...

But who was Taft Bowman going to call when he needed help? Because ten years ago Laura Pendleton, the love of his life, had left town without a word, then or since. Now she was back, with a new last name — and two adorable, high-needs little ones in tow. Well, Taft had been stupid enough to let her go once before...he wasn’t about to make the same mistake again. He’d never stopped loving her — and one look at those adorable little faces and he knew that he was meant to be with Laura and her kids forever. All he had to do was convince her that this time he was a man she could count on!

The Promise - Sharon Sala

Single mum Libby Farraday has been raising her son as best she can. Hard as it is sometimes, she knows that her loneliness is her own fault, since Sam Holt, her son’s father, and the man who broke her heart for good, doesn’t even know Sammy exists. After an accident puts everything into question, can reaching out to her long-lost love help them all become a family?

Can a Christmas miracle mend her broken heart?

Tessa Stafford will do anything for her daughter, Isabel...even stay on the run to protect Isabel from her narcissistic grandmother. But when her car breaks down in Painted Pony Creek, Tessa gets caught up in the warm embrace of the town and feels safe enough to build a home — and a life — for them both. Love is the last thing on her mind until rugged cowboy and lawyer Jesse McKettrick’s sexy smile and easy way tempt her into imagining more. But can she trust this handsome stranger with her heart?

When Tessa and her adorable daughter blow into town, Jesse McKettrick is smitten — by both the little girl and her beautiful mother. He’s always wanted a family of his own. Maybe this Christmas, his wish will finally come true. But the walls around Tessa are impenetrable, and when Tessa’s past threatens their newfound future — and the family he’s come to love — Jesse won’t let them go without a fight.

Includes a bonus story, The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by RaeAnne Thayne.

A selection of must-read summer novels by bestselling authors, collected here in one volume!

In Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery, Carly and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. Now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the Blackberry Island Inn’s cheerful veneer.

In Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne, single mum Claire suffers an accident that forces her to slow down and lean on others – especially the sexy new chief of police, Riley McKnight.

In No Limits by Lori Foster, a surprise inheritance reunites a mixed martial arts fighter with the woman he’s never forgotten.

And in Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan, fiery French chef Elise Philippe is dealing with the collapse of her café when her old flame, Sean O’Neill, suddenly reappears in town.

Enjoy these three heartwarming Cowboys of Cold Creek holiday romances by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, together for the first time!

The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle

Christmas is tough for widow Jenna Wheeler and her four children. But even though she’d sold part of her family’s land to make ends meet, she’s determined to spin the holiday into the stuff of magic – no matter what it takes. Now if she could only find a job...

Maybe her new landlord could oblige – gorgeous, child-averse Carson McRaven. He needs a chef, and he knows the lovely Jenna can do a bang-up job – if only she could keep her brood out of his hair. But as he finds himself catapulted into the cheerful chaos of her family...not to mention Jenna’s arms... he’s learning more about the spirit of Christmas than he’d ever dreamed existed.

A Cold Creek Holiday

All Emery Kendall wanted was to flee painful memories of Christmases past. She craved distraction and healing, and the mountains of Idaho offered both...plus the key to a long-buried family secret. But when she meets her host, rancher Nate Cavazos, she hardly gets a warm welcome...

The former army ranger’s smoldering good looks mask deep emotional scars. And now his hands are full as guardian of two orphaned nieces. That’s all the involvement he could handle right now.

Still, Nate can’t ignore his fierce attraction to Emery or his nieces’ instant attachment to her – until Emery’s secret shatters their happiness. Would it be a lonely Christmas for four lost souls? Or the best family holiday ever?

Christmas in Cold Creek

She claimed to be a waitress and a single mother, but Rebecca Parsons doesn’t look like any hash-slinger Pine Gulch Police Chief Trace Bowman has ever seen. And she doesn’t seem particularly maternal toward her little girl, either. Still, one look in her vulnerable green eyes and his protective instincts go into overdrive.

Attention from local law enforcement is the last thing Becca needs. She’ll do anything to protect her little sister Gabi from their con-artist mother, even lie about their identities. When Trace shows up at their house carrying a Christmas tree and stirring desires she can’t afford to indulge, she longs to surrender to the magic of the season with him. But Becca’s past is catching up – fast. Can her sexy police chief perform a Christmas miracle?

Family secrets and an abandoned child bring two opposites together in this Fortunes of Texas: Return to Red Rock story by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, originally published in 2009 as Fortune's Woman.

Only a family crisis could bring Ross Fortune back home to Red Rock, Texas. But clearing his sister of a murder charge is the roving P.I.'s only mission. Falling for the woman counselling his nephew is a complication he definitely doesn't need.

Though the sexy, off-limits Fortune was a challenge she couldn't resist, Julie Osterman can't afford to let her personal feelings cloud her professional judgment. But when an explosive secret threatens everyone's future, will she be willing to put it all on the line for the chance to be at Ross's side...forever?

Enjoy this fan-favourite by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, originally published as Intimate Surrender in 2004.

After an unbelievable makeover gave her the confidence to strut her stuff at a charity ball, Kate Crosby went from harmless flirt to bedroom vixen. But she wasn't about to let a single night of oh-so-sultry passion with archenemy Peter Logan become anything more. Of course, she didn't count on seeing their lip-lock featured in the local paper!

Finally able to track the mysterious beauty down to a remote cabin, Peter learns the truth about her identity - and that she is going to have his baby. Unable to stop thinking about Kate since the moment she walked into his life and now snowed in together at her family's cabin, Peter needs to convince her that their one-night stand should become a for-life stand, before the plows reach the isolated mountain hideaway and Kate leaves for good!

A socialite with secrets...

Being stranded in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard is not heiress Mimi Van Hoyt's idea of a fun time. On the run from her latest scandal, Mimi just wants to start over. So when she crashes her car outside sexy Major Brant Western's ranch, she offers a false name, Maura, and begs for shelter from the storm.

On leave from his latest tour of duty, all Major Brant Western wants is a hot meal and a warm bed. What he doesn't need is a stunning socialite in disguise who's just shown up at his family's Cold Creek ranch. The more Brant gets to know her, the clearer it becomes that \"Maura\" is hiding something. But when Brant finally discovers her secret, he might not be able to let her go...

Includes a bonus story, Not Just a Cowboy by Caro Carson

Heiress Patricia Cargill is more than just a big bank account. Running Texas Rescue and Relief gives her the greatest satisfaction she could imagine. Until she meets nomadic cowboy Luke Waterson, who's so much more than he seems. He could be everything she needs.

Available as a single edition ebook for the first time, revisit a classic holiday love story by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne!

Justin Hartford is a jerk! Sure, Ashley Barnes may have had his picture in her locker back when he was a Hollywood heartthrob, but now that the former idol's daughter is causing trouble in the classroom - and Justin doesn't seem to care one bit - kindergarten teacher Ashley is definitely over her school-girl crush!

Or at least she thinks she is, until she gets to know this sexy single dad up close and personal...

Originally published in 2006

Jesse James Harte grew up as wild and untamed as his Old West namesake, but now he’s the law in this stretch of the Wyoming high country. That meant trouble is his business — and if he’d ever seen somebody in trouble, it was the town's new schoolteacher, Sarah McKenzie.

She is as beautiful as a mountain meadow in springtime. But the haunted look in her eyes says she’s running from something — something that might be catching up with her. He ached to protect her, to take that look away — and make her his forever.

But what could a lady like her want with a lawman with an outlaw’s heart?

Originally published in 2002 as Taming Jesse James.

Return to Pine Gulch and the world of the Cold Creek Ranch in this heartwarming story of second chances and holiday magic by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne!

Hope Nichols has never felt as if she belonged anywhere except her hometown of Pine Gulch. So when she hears that her family’s property, Christmas Ranch, is set to be shut down forever, a determined Hope heads home. She refuses to let anything ruin her holiday — this will be the most memorable ranch Christmas ever! And thanks to hunky former navy SEAL Rafe Santiago and his adorable nephew, she might just pull off that miracle.

Enjoy these three heartwarming Cowboys of Cold Creek holiday romances by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, together for the first time!

A Cold Creek Christmas Surprise

Hardened rancher Ridge Bowman has long told himself he has no need for love — just work and his little girl are enough to get him through. But when his ‘cleaning lady,’ Sarah Whitmore, gets injured on his staircase, well, of course he has to invite her to spend the holidays with him. It’s only the responsible thing to do.

Only, Sarah isn’t really there to work on his house. She came bearing precious artwork belonging to Ridge’s late mother, and possibly a secret that could devastate them both. But as Christmas draws closer, so does Ridge — and Sarah convinces herself that she will tell him what she knows as soon as the holiday is over. She might be the key to his past — if only he could be a part of her future...

The Christmas Ranch

Hope Nichols has never felt as if she belonged anywhere, except her hometown of Pine Gulch. So, when she hears that her family’s property, Christmas Ranch, is set to be shut down forever, a determined Hope heads home. She refuses to let the Grinch steal her holiday — this will be the most memorable ranch Christmas ever! And, thanks to hunky former Navy SEAL Rafe Santiago and his adorable nephew, she might just pull off that miracle.

Rafe is undeniably drawn to Hope and her passion for rebuilding her family home. But he knows more about Hope’s tragic past than even she herself could imagine. And though she doesn’t know it, she owes him her life. And all he wants in return is for her to spend it with him…

A Cold Creek Christmas Story

Celeste Nichols has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho…until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, she’s suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy…but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer?

Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. Yet all the millionaire’s resources can’t help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support — can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?

Curl up and escape to three charming small towns with this box set of bestselling reads! Three heartwarming stories to start your next binge-read, together for the first time. Featuring Snow Angel Cove, The Shop on Blossom Street and Sweet Dreams on Center Street (previously published as Better Than Chocolate)

Snow Angel Cove, the first story in RaeAnne Thayne’s Haven Point Series

Nothing short of a miracle can restore Eliza Hayward’s Christmas cheer. The job she pinned her dreams on has gone up in smoke-literally — and now she’s stuck in an unfamiliar, if breathtaking, small town. Rescuing Eliza is pure instinct for tech genius Aidan Cain and putting the renovation of his lakeside guest lodge in Eliza’s hands assuages his guilt — until he sees how quickly he could fall for her. Having focused solely on his business for years, he never knew what his life was missing before Eliza, but now he’s willing to risk his heart on a yuletide romance that could lead to forever.

The Shop on Blossom Street, the start of Debbie Macomber’s Blossom Street series

There’s a little yarn store in Seattle called A Good Yarn. For the owner, Lydia Hoffman, it represents her dream of a new start-life after cancer. Lydia teaches knitting to beginners, and three very different women join the first class. The lesson is to each make a baby blanket, though separately, creating this craft is a chore to be tackled, a gesture of reconciliation, or an act of hope. As the lives of these four women knit together, they make unexpected discoveries — about themselves and each other. Discoveries that lead to understanding and acceptance, to laughter and friendship.

Sweet Dreams on Center Street, the first novel in Sheila Roberts’ Life in Icicle Falls series (Previously published as Better Than Chocolate.)

Sweet Dreams Chocolate Company has been in the Sterling family for generations, ever since Great-Grandma Rose literally dreamed up her first fabulous recipe. But now it looks as if they’re about to lose Sweet Dreams to the bank — and that would be a disaster, not only for the family but for the small town of Icicle Falls, Washington. Can Samantha, the oldest daughter and new head of the company, come up with a way to save it? After some brainstorming, inspiration strikes. They’ll have a chocolate festival! Time’s running out, but the Sterling women are determined and the town’s behind them, so everything’s bound to go smoothly...

Discover your next favourite series, and enjoy a break to small towns where everyone helps out and love is just around the corner.

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings her trademark warmth and tenderness to these thrilling romantic stories in The Searcher series

Back On Bittercreek Ranch

He found her, barely conscious, on a dark Utah mountain road — a woman with an affinity for obscure languages and seemingly no memory of her identity. But ex-agent Mason Keller was not about to fall for that — and despite his attraction to her, he had the children entrusted in his care to think of...

Children that ‘Jane’ found irresistible — after all, they, like she, were lost souls. Then her memory returned and she learned a lot of things she’d rather have forgotten. Like how much danger she, Mason and the children were really in. And how, like her past, her feelings for her rescuer were destined to be a permanent part of her life...

Originally published in 2005 as The Interpreter.

Autumn Chill In Utah Springs

His manner usually screamed all business. But his cool-headed judgment took a flying leap over his new assignment, because all FBI special agent Caleb Davis wants is to fold Megan Vance into his arms and kiss away the worry brimming in her stunning green eyes. Her son is missing and he yearns to protect the single mother from danger and bring her child home. Once he does, maybe he can figure out how to become a permanent part of her life...

Originally published in 2007 as High-Risk Affair.

Shelter From The Storm

Six foot tall and gorgeous, Sheriff Daniel Galvez wasn’t the kind of man women said no to. Unless you were Lauren Maxwell. Years ago, Daniel had worked a case that had destroyed her family…and her trust in men.

Now Lauren’s come home, a trauma doctor, all cool-eyed and distant. Still, something about this brave woman stirs up Daniel’s emotions. Lucky for him Lauren needs a strong lawman to help her safeguard a battered teenage patient. In hiding together, Daniel is determined to bridge the distance between them — even if it means getting his own heart broken again.

Originally published in 2007.

Rainforest Honeymoon

While honeymooning solo might be unconventional, ex-bride-to-be Olivia Lambert can’t waste a fabulous trip to Costa Rica just because her former fiancé turned out to be pond scum. Imagine her surprise when a handsome stranger appears in the jungle — silver machete in his hand!

Lucky for Olivia, Ren Galvez is a scientist and one of the good guys. And he was trying to save Olivia from a near-certain death at the hands of one of the bad guys. But who is going to save Ren from her?

Originally published in 2007 as High-Stakes Honeymoon.

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings her trademark warmth and tenderness to these thrilling romantic stories in The Searcher series

Hiding In Park City

As an on-the-run single mother out to protect her daughters, Lisa Connors needs two things: money, and to keep her identity secret. But the possibility of the former threatens the latter: as the caretaker of the hunk-next-door with two broken legs, her ability to keep her distance is shaky. When she finds out said hunk’s profession — FBI agent — it’s downright demolished...

Gage McKinnon spent most of his life trying to keep away from all things familial, so the last thing he needs is to have two adorable little girls take root next door. But it’s their mother who poses his greatest threat. For with Lisa he feels that door in his heart — the one that slammed shut twenty-five years ago — start to open, just a crack.

Originally published in 2003 as Nothing to Hide.

Lost In Cottonwood Canyon

Crime expert Wyatt McKinnon built his career by turning high-profile cases into bestsellers. His most recent project — investigating the murders that landed a detective on death row — reunites him with Taylor Bradshaw, the inmate’s fiercely protective sister. Wyatt plans to help her exonerate her convicted sibling.

Wyatt insists his attraction to the captivating redhead won’t distract him, but he does concede that the recent attempts on Ms Bradshaw’s life have caused unexpected emotional complications.

Originally published in 2004 as Nothing to Lose.

Home In Cottonwood Canyon

For all their obvious differences, medical resident Kate Spencer and recently freed — though-wrongly-imprisoned — Hunter Bradshaw have one big thing in common: both of them have holes in their past they were sure could never be filled. So when Kate, née Charlotte McKinnon, announces her plan to take a road trip to find clues to her real identity, ex-cop Hunter offers to go along for the ride. Only for protection, of course.

But there’s where their trip took an unexpected turn. For Kate, who’d loved Hunter from afar for years, found no answers, only more questions. And Hunter, with Kate by his side, saw that even though yesterday might be murky, today was dawning clear and bright.

Originally published in 2005 as Never Too Late.

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How to Train a Cowboy

A cowgirl desperate to prove herself takes a Marine under her wing in this heartwarming story by USA TODAY bestselling author Caro Carson!

Though Marine Benjamin Graham doesn’t know the first thing about ranching, his new job is the lifeline he desperately needs. Without the help of feisty cowgirl Emily Davis, though, he’s lost — in more ways than one. Even if the world is Emily’s oyster, all she’s ever wanted is the family ranch. And Graham is taking her dreams of running the ranch more seriously than anyone else. As they grow closer during hot days — and nights — working the range, Emily starts to think that maybe the ranch is only a piece of her dream...

Originally published in 2016.

Love is in the air…

Single father Matt Harte learned the hard way not to trust women. His wife left him because she couldn’t deal with ranch life — so the last thing he wants to do is plan the annual Valentine’s Day dance. His daughter, Lucy, has plans for her father; she’s determined to get him to fall for the beautiful vet and recent Salt River transplant Ellie Webster.

Ellie knows that Matt doesn’t want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. It’s not as if she wants to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner — for real…

The comeback cowboy...

Ten years ago, Cassidy Harte stood at the altar waiting for Zach Slater. And when he didn’t show up — and was said to have disappeared with her brother’s flirtatious wife — she did the only thing she could do. Held her head up high. Helped raise her motherless niece. And swore never to get involved with a man again.

Now suddenly Zach’s back with an ‘I’m sorry’ on his lips and an explanation she refuses to hear. Zach might not keep his vows, but Cassidy certainly does. She’s not about to let this heartbreaker back into her life. Zach is used to being willfully misunderstood, but he isn’t going down without a fight. The rancher is determined to win a second chance…and Cassidy’s love.

Enjoy all three Outlaw Hartes stories together for the first time! New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings readers along on three heartwarming romantic journeys as the Harte siblings find their happily ever after. Originally titled The Valentine Two-Step, Taming Jesse James, and Cassidy Harte And The Comeback Kid.

Star Valley Winter

Single father Matt Harte learned the hard way not to trust women. His wife left him because she couldn’t deal with ranch life — so the last thing he wants to do is plan the annual Valentine’s Day dance. His daughter, Lucy, has plans for her father; she’s determined to get him to fall for beautiful vet and recent Salt River transplant Ellie Webster.

Ellie knows that Matt doesn’t want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. It’s not as if she wants to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner — for real…

Springtime In Salt River

Jesse James Harte grew up as wild and untamed as his Old West namesake, but now he’s the law in this stretch of the Wyoming high country. That meant trouble is his business — and if he’d ever seen somebody in trouble, it was the town’s new schoolteacher, Sarah McKenzie.

She is as beautiful as a mountain meadow in springtime. But the haunted look in her eyes says she’s running from something — something that might be catching up with her. He ached to protect her, to take that look away — and make her his forever.

Return To Star Valley

Ten years ago, Cassidy Harte had stood at the altar waiting for Zach Slater. And when he didn’t show up — and was said to have disappeared with her brother’s flirtatious wife — she did the only thing she could do. Held her head up high. Helped raise her motherless niece. And swore never to get involved with a man again.

And then back into her life walked Zach — with an ‘I’m sorry’ on his lips, an explanation she refused to hear and the vow that he would make her his once again. And this was one vow he was determined to keep...

Will the secrets of her past…prevent her from having the future she’s always wanted?

Rosa Galvez’s attraction to Officer Wyatt Townsend is as powerful as the moon’s pull on the tides. But with her past, Rosa knows better than to act on her feelings. When Wyatt and his adorable son become Brambleberry House’s newest tenants, Rosa finds her resolve slipping. Her solo life slowly becomes a sun-filled family adventure — until dark secrets threaten to break like a summer storm.

Mills & Boon Heart — Stories of love, compassion and happiness.

The Night That Changed Everything - Helen Lacey

He vowed to always be there for her…but not as her husband!

Winona Sheehan and Grant Culhane have been BFF’s since childhood. So when Winona’s sort-of-boyfriend ditches their ill-advised Vegas wedding, Grant is there…with his sexy smiles and way too much consolation! Suddenly, Winona trades one groom for another — and Grant’s baby is on the way. With buddy-boundaries crossed and a years-long secret crush fulfilled, Winona wonders if her husband is ready for a family...or firmly in the friend zone.

The Major Gets It Right - Victoria Pade

He was the son her father always wanted...

Major Quinn Camden is a man of honour. But working with Clairy McKinnon on her father’s memorial tests every chivalrous code! Clairy is feisty, beautiful — and still hurt that General McKinnon mentored Quinn over his own adoring daughter. When their years-long rivalry is replaced by undeniable attraction, Quinn wonders if the General’s dying wish is the magic they both need...or if the man’s secrets will tear them apart for good.

A Brambleberry Summer - RaeAnne Thayne

Will the secrets of her past…prevent her from having the future she’s always wanted?

Rosa Galvez’s attraction to Officer Wyatt Townsend is as powerful as the moon’s pull on the tides. But with her past, Rosa knows better than to act on her feelings. When Wyatt and his adorable son become Brambleberry House’s newest tenants, Rosa finds her resolve slipping. Her solo life slowly becomes a sun-filled family adventure — until dark secrets threaten to break like a summer storm.

The Sergeant’s Matchmaking Dog - Carrie Nichols

Let love — and a puppy — lead the way!

Former Marine Gabe Bishop is focused on readjusting to civilian life. So the last thing he needs is the adorable kid next door bonding with his dog, Radar — and the boy’s guardian butting in. Addie Miller is afraid of dogs, so why does she keep coming around and making his heart melt? Soon, Gabe finds himself teaching Addie about the beauty of the human-canine bond…and becoming her shoulder to lean on. Could his new neighbours be everything Gabe never knew he needed?

A Fourth Of July Proposal - Kim Findlay

Coming home, he’d expected fireworks…he hadn’t expected redemption.

Former bad boy Ryker Slade hadn’t returned to his hometown to stay. He doubted anyone would want him to. Then the pastor’s daughter, Rachel Lowther, made him a unique proposal: she’d help him if he helped her. But as their connection deepened, Ryker wondered — could a man with his past ever be good enough for a woman with her bright future?

Three Makes A Family - Cari Lynn Webb

Can love for a child…make them a family?

Lawyer Molly McKinney needs to be the best — now more than ever. Relocating to San Francisco means a chance to provide a stable income and home for her nine-month-old daughter. And defending former rival Drew Harrington against charges of witness tampering will boost her reputation. As they work to clear Drew’s name, their feelings grow. But does Molly have room in her life for love?

Will their Christmas wishes come true? Find out in this heartwarming collection from four quintessential queens of romance!

The Forgetful Bride - Debbie Macomber

Caitlin Marshall hadn’t seen Joe Rockwell in almost twenty years. He was now a successful Seattle contractor, who happened to be renovating the office where Cait worked as a stockbroker. But one thing hadn’t changed — Joe was still a terrible tease, telling everyone he and Cait were husband and wife! Oh, sure, they’d been ‘married’ in a pretend ceremony when she was eight, but now Joe wanted to make their ‘marriage’ real!

A Little Christmas Spirit - Sheila Roberts

Single mum Lexie Bell hopes to make this first Christmas in their new home special for her six-year-old son. Festive lights and homemade fudge, check. Friendly neighbours? Uh, no. The reclusive widower next door is more grinchy than nice but maybe he just needs a reminder of what matters most? At least sharing some holiday cheer with him will distract her from her own lack of romance…

Stanley Mann lost his Christmas spirit when he lost his wife. Now she’s showing up in his dreams and telling him it’s time to ditch his scroogey attitude! And he can start by being a little more neighbourly to the single mum next door. How will it all end? Merrily, of course. A certain Christmas ghost is going to make sure of that!

A Christmas Blessing - Sherryl Woods

Widowed Jessie Adams was about to give birth, and she needed help — fast! Unfortunately, the closest ranch in her small Texas town belonged to her late husband’s brother, Luke, who didn’t know a thing about delivering babies. And though this charismatic rancher was her only hope, he was the last person Jessie wanted to be stranded with in her time of need.

Christmas In Snowflake Canyon - RaeAnne Thayne

Genevieve Beaumont has everything money can buy. But when she discovers her fiancé has been two-timing her, she's left with two choices: marry the philanderer to please her controlling father or be disinherited! Thankfully, salvation appears in the most unlikely of prospects: Dylan Caine, a sexy, wounded war vet whose life is as messy as hers.

The last thing Dylan needs is a spoiled socialite learning about the real world for the first time. True, she may have unexpected depths and beauty to match. But he knows he could never be the man she needs…and she knows he could never be the man she thinks she wants. So why are they each hoping that a Christmas miracle will prove them both wrong?

After a devastating hurricane, Miami firefighter Ricky Wilder rescues dozens of devastated people from the wreckage of their homes — including Allie Matthews. The beautiful stranger has no place to go, and Ricky insists she stay with him. But the notoriously commitment-shy Ricky has never let a woman invade his life. And he’s starting to like having Allie with him far too much…

Cautious Allie is astonished at Ricky’s generosity, but she’s wary of leaning too much on his broad shoulders. She’s always prided herself on being independent and Ricky seems determined to court danger. Can she risk caring for someone who insists on living his life on the edge?

Also includes the bonus story Shelter from the Storm by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne

Dive into this heartwarming story of a homecoming at Christmas and finding that family is exactly what you make it by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! (originally published in 2010)

Elise Clifton is back in Thunder Canyon for a family reunion — with her newly discovered parents. Finding out she was switched at birth is one thing, but to have a whole town gossiping about her potential relationship with Matt Cates — the tall, dark, gorgeous cowboy she’s known since childhood is a whole other story.

Ever since he came home to Montana, Matt’s been trying to live down his wild playboy reputation. And the moment he sees Elise again, he doesn’t have eyes for anyone else. Will Matt’s love for Elise become the town’s next big headline? Stay tuned, faithful readers, to see if Thunder Canyon’s most honourable cowboy can persuade Elise to tie the knot with him and turn this Christmas into a true season for giving!

With the emotional pull of Debbie Macomber, Barbara Delinsky and Susan Wiggs, RaeAnne Thayne brings readers an uplifting, brand new story told with her trademark charm and heart.

She knows what’s best for everyone but herself…

With a past like hers, Jessica Clayton feels safer in a life spent on the road. She’s made a career out of helping others downsize — because she’s learned the hard way that the less ‘stuff’, the better, a policy she applies equally to her relationships. But a new client is taking Jess back to Cape Sanctuary, a town she once called home…and that her little sister, Rachel, still does. The years apart haven’t made a dent in the guilt Jess still carries after a handgun took the lives of both their parents and changed everything between them.

While Jess couldn’t wait to put the miles between her and Cape Sanctuary, Rachel put down roots, content for the world — and her sister — to think she has a picture-perfect life. But with the demands of her youngest child’s disability, Rachel’s marriage has begun to fray. She needs her sister now more than ever, yet she’s learned from painful experience that Jessica doesn’t do family, and she shouldn’t count on her now.

Against her better judgement, Jess finds herself becoming attached — to her sister and her family, even to her client’s interfering son, Nate — and it’s time to put everything on the line. Does she continue running from her painful past, or stay put and make room for the love and joy that come along with it?

Come stay awhile at Brambleberry House, a place infused with acceptance, healing and heart — as only RaeAnne Thayne can imagine it.

His Second-Chance Family

Julia Blair spent many happy summers at Cannon Beach and fell hard for sweet local boy Will Garrett. Now the for-rent sign at Brambleberry House seems like a wonderful omen for widowed Julia and her young children. She craves the warmth she once felt in Brambleberry House — and in Will’s arms. But before he can embrace his first love, he’ll have to lay down the burden of the past and open his heart again.

A Soldier’s Secret

Struggling to rebuild her business and her life, Anna Galvez knows she’s fortunate to have inherited Brambleberry House as her rock-solid base. When she finds a handsome new tenant in injured army pilot Harry Maxwell, Anna thinks her luck — in love, at least — might be changing. Until the lieutenant’s story begins to unravel…

Keep a song in your heart this holiday season

When Beckett McKinley’s twin boys need help preparing a Christmas song for their father, music teacher Ella Baker agrees on one condition: they teach her to ride a horse. Her decision certainly has nothing to do with the crush she has on sexy single dad Beck…

It isn’t disinterest spurring Beck to keep his distance — if anything, the spark is too strong, with Ella reminding him of his ex-wife. But with the holidays approaching, Beck and Ella will have to overcome past hurts if they want to keep each other warm this Christmas…

Also includes a bonus story, The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle

Jenna Wheeler’s Christmas is not looking very merry and bright, until her gorgeous new landlord, Carson McRaven, helps her find the Christmas spirit where she least expects it — in his arms.

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne introduces you back to Haven Point — a place made for second chances…

Snow Angel Cove

Nothing short of a miracle can restore Eliza Hayward’s Christmas cheer. The job she pinned her dreams on has gone up in smoke — literally — and now she’s stuck in an unfamiliar, if breathtaking, small town. Precariously close to being destitute, Eliza needs a hero, but she’s not expecting one who almost runs her down with his car!

Rescuing Eliza is pure instinct for tech genius Aidan Caine. At first, putting the renovation of his lakeside guest lodge in Eliza’s hands assuages his guilt — until he sees how quickly he could fall for her. Having focused solely on his business for years, he never knew what his life was missing before Eliza, but now he’s willing to risk his heart on a yuletide romance that could lead to forever.

Redemption Bay

McKenzie Shaw would do anything for her hometown of Haven Point. It may be small, but it’s never let her down…unlike gorgeous, infuriating Ben Kilpatrick. He was her childhood hero until he closed his family’s factory, leaving the town’s economy in shambles. Now his tech firm is considering opening a local facility. For Haven Point’s sake, McKenzie has to grit her teeth and play nice.

What could a town filled with painful memories ever offer Ben? Yet seeing the town through the eyes of McKenzie — its fiery young mayor — he suddenly has his answer. If only he can resolve the animosity crackling between them, Ben may have found the place where he can build ties and find healing…a place where love arrives when it’s least expected.

Ex-lovers are reunited by a terrible tragedy and must face their broken hearts head on in this classic tale. Originally published as Freefall.

Ten years ago, Sophie Beaumont had watched as her twin sister, Shelly, had chosen to marry a Canfield man, bear his children and be mistress of his manor. But now Shelly is dead — killed along with her husband, Peter, in a mysterious accident — and it’s Sophie who is left to raise those children, live at the Monterey mansion — and marry a Canfield man. Only this time the man is Thomas, Peter’s older brother. Because Peter is dead. Or is he? No body had ever been found. And Sophie and Thomas have unfinished business — a love affair, barely begun, cut off abruptly all those years ago. One that this time Thomas is determined to see bloom…

Includes a bonus story, Still The One by Michelle Major

A thrilling story of a sister desperate to save her brother’s life and the true crime writer who may be the only man who can help! Originally published as Nothing to Lose

Crime expert Wyatt McKinnon has built his career by turning high-profile cases into bestsellers. His most recent project — investigating the murders that landed a detective on death row — has reunited him with Taylor Bradshaw, the inmate’s fiercely protective sister. Wyatt plans to help her exonerate her convicted sibling and insists his attraction to the captivating redhead won’t distract him. But he does concede that the recent attempts on Taylor’s life have caused unexpected emotional complications.

Includes a bonus story, How to Train a Cowboy by Caro Carson

Return to Cold Creek in a heartwarming story of love and family, originally published as Dalton’s Undoing

Single mother Jenny Boyer is new to the small town of Pine Gulch. As a school principal who needs to be respected, Jenny knows the last man she should be getting involved with is the town’s most notorious bachelor. Yet whenever Seth Dalton is around, Jenny feels herself falling…like all of the women who came before her.

Seth is infamous for leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him. But every time Jenny looks into this supposed player’s eyes, she sees tenderness — both for herself and her children. It’s hard to believe love is just a game to Seth, especially when Jenny has seen how kind and gentle he can be. Could this rowdy cowboy finally be ready to settle down?

Includes a bonus story, A Deal Made in Texas by Michelle Major

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Lieutenant Magdalena Cruz is home, but her return hasn’t gone the way she envisioned. Grappling with her painful past, she only wants to be left alone, but infuriatingly handsome Dr Jake Dalton — of the enemy Daltons — won’t cooperate. And she needs him to, because the walls around her heart are dangerously close to crumbling every time he comes near. Jake has spent most of his life trying to get closer to Maggie, with little to show for it. But she’s the woman he’s always wanted, and no injury in the world could change that. Now if only he could convince her that the woman before him is beautiful, desirable and meant to be his.

Also includes a bonus story, Always the Best Man by Michelle Major.

Revisit the beloved Wilder clan in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne's contribution to the continuity, originally published in 2008 as A Merger...or Marriage?

To snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder has to close one last important deal: the takeover of her hometown hospital, Walnut River General. Black Sheep Anna never felt like she fit into the respected Wilder clan, and now her job is making the proposed merger personal - especially after she met her opponent in the boardroom!

Richard Green was the savvy attorney - and ex-love - determined to foil her plans. After one unbelievable kiss years ago, Anna ran far away from her home, her insecurities and the man who made her pulse quicken. But perhaps her return is a second chance in disguise. Can Richard convince Anna that this merger is bad business...and take over her heart instead?

A heartwarming story about a single mum's second chance with her high school sweetheart

When she was sixteen Julia Blair found more than fun in the sun on the sands of Cannon Beach. She found a home - especially in the arms of her teenage crush, Will Garrett - and she knew that life, sunny and beautiful, stretched out in front of her...

Now she's thirty-two, and though life may not have worked out the way she'd planned, here she is, back in Cannon Beach, still standing, with her two little children in tow. Only to find Will Garrett there, too - battered and bruised. Julia believed he could still make all her dreams come true. The question was, would he let her into his heart to do the same for him?

Originally published as His Second-Chance Family

Dive into the heartwarming Women of Brambleberry House series with this first book in the original trilogy!

Hotel mogul Eben Spencer had learned long ago to keep his eye on the ball and his emotions under wraps. And where had this philosophy got him so far? In business, to the pinnacle of success. And in his personal life, it had brought him one beloved, if unhappy, little girl, and one shattered marriage. And he was not about to embark on another one anytime soon.

But then he met Sage Benedetto. The bewitching nature girl was everything Eben was not - warm, emotional, open - and everything he'd never dreamed he'd want. But lately he was having very different dreams...

Previously published as The Daddy Makeover

Originally published as High-Stakes Honeymoon in 2007, New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne takes readers on a romantic journey to Costa Rica!

While honeymooning solo might be unconventional, ex-bride-to-be Olivia Lambert can't waste a fabulous trip to Costa Rica just because her former fiance turned out to be pond scum. Imagine her surprise when a handsome stranger appears in the jungle - silver machete in his hand!

Lucky for Olivia, Ren Galvez is a scientist and one of the good guys. And he was trying to save Olivia from a near-certain death at the hands of one of the bad guys. But who is going to save Ren from her?

Currant Creek Valley

Alexandra McKnight a sous chef at the local ski resort, has just been offered her dream job at an exclusive new restaurant being built in Hope's Crossing. But when it comes to designing the kitchen, Alex finds herself getting up close and personal with construction foreman Sam Delgado....

Willowleaf Lane

Candy shop owner Charlotte Caine knows temptation. To reboot her life she's passing up sweet enticements left and right. But willpower doesn't come so easily when Spencer Gregory comes back to Hope's Crossing. Holding on to past hurt is her only protection against falling for him – again. But if she takes the risk, will she find in Spencer a hometown heartbreaker, or the hero she's always wanted?

Christmas in Snowflake Canyon

No one has ever felt sorry for Genevieve Beaumont. After all, she has everything money can buy. That is, until she discovers her fiancé has been two–timing her and she's left with two choices: marry the philanderer to please her controlling father or be disinherited and find a means to support herself. Genevieve's salvation appears in the most unlikely of prospects: Dylan Caine, a sexy, wounded war vet whose life is as messy as hers.

Montana - Debbie Macomber

When Molly learns that her grandfather is ill, she packs up her sons without a second thought and makes the long drive home to Sweetgrass, Montana. But she immediately has questions about the stranger working on her grandfather’s ranch. Just who is Sam Dakota? Why doesn’t the sheriff trust him? Despite everything, Molly can’t deny her attraction to Sam — until her ailing grandfather tries to push them into marriage. Some borders aren’t so easy to cross...

Return to Star Valley - RaeAnne Thayne

Ten years ago, Cassidy Harte had stood at the altar waiting for Zach Slater. And when he didn’t show up — and was said to have disappeared with her brother’s flirtatious wife — she did the only thing she could do. Held her head up high. Helped raise her motherless niece. And swore never to get involved with a man again.

And then back into her life walked Zach — with an ‘I’m sorry’ on his lips, an explanation she refused to hear and the vow that he would make her his once again. And this was one vow he was determined to keep...

Secluded At Broken Spur Ranch - RaeAnne Thayne

When a terrified Dr Maggie Rawlings saw her ex-husband killed, she feared her little boy might be next. They started running, with every man a potential threat — even if her son was constantly in search of a daddy. And a cowboy. And he found both in Colt McKendrick...

FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy Colt knew the drill: protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But with each trusting look from the adorable little boy — not to mention each sizzling moment spent with Maggie — Colt was finding a hands-off policy harder and harder to live by...

The Forever Farmhouse - Lee Tobin McClain

When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. He’s returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasn’t changed — Ryan’s feelings for the girl next door who he loved...and left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes he’s still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, who’s getting picked on at his new school.

Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where it’s coming from. Ryan has no idea he’s Alfie’s father. No matter how valid her reasons were, could Ryan ever understand why she didn’t tell him? But in this close-knit community, friendship and forgiveness are always near at hand, and forever love might be waiting just next door.

A Cold Creek Romance collection from New York Times Bestselling Author, RaeAnne Thayne

Light The Stars

Wade Dalton is having a bad day: his five-year-old has accidentally set the kitchen on fire. His daughter is surly, as usual. The baby hasn’t been fed yet. And his mother has eloped with a scam artist. Could it get any worse?

Turns out it can, when the annoyingly beautiful daughter of said scam artist shows up at the door, offering to be his temporary nanny until the newlyweds’ return. Could he trust her to be under his roof? Could he trust himself with her under his roof?

Dalton’s Undoing

He was known as a major player who’d left a swath of broken hearts across the Teton Valley. Yet when single mother Jenny Boyer saw the tenderness in Seth Dalton’s eyes when he looked at her children — not to mention her — it was impossible for her to believe it was all a game.

She was new to this small town and the last man she should be getting involved with was the Hunk of Cold Creek! But every time Seth came near, Jenny could feel herself falling…like all of the women who’d come before her. So why did she hope that her story would have a different ending — as in, happily ever after?

Cold Creek Secret

Just back from a tour of duty, all Major Brant Western wanted was a hot meal and a warm bed. What he didn’t need was the stunning socialite in disguise who’d just shown up at his family’s Cold Creek ranch. Scandal trailed bad girl Mimi Van Hoyt everywhere she went. But once Brant discovered her secret, how could he turn her away?

Being stranded in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard was not Mimi’s idea of a fun time. Then why was she starting to think this sexy soldier could be more than her shelter from the storm? And the more determined Brant was to protect her and her unborn child, the more she believed that this honourable, irresistible military man was the only man for her.

Secrets come to light as a town tries to heal in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s beloved Hope’s Crossing series

Maura McKnight-Parker is still reeling from the loss of her youngest daughter when Jackson Lange, her first love, returns to Hope’s Crossing. Everything is made all the more complicated when Sage, Maura’s older daughter — the child Jackson never knew he had — returns home at the same time.

Facing those he left behind for the first time in years, Jackson finds himself tentatively reaching out to his estranged father and thrown back together with Maura as he gets to know his daughter. But not all the mistakes from the past can be smoothed over so easily, and when Sage reveals secrets of her own, he and his newfound family will have to decide what they’re willing to do for love.

Always Dakota - Debbie Macomber

People are feeling good about living here again — the way they used to. They’re feeling confident about the future. People like Margaret Clemens are taking risks on new ventures and on lifelong dreams. On happiness. Margaret is a local rancher who’s finally getting what she wants most — marriage to cowboy Matt Eilers. Her friends don’t think Matt’s such a bargain; neither did her father. But Margaret’s aware of Matt’s reputation and his flaws. She wants him anyway. And she wants his baby...

A Cold Creek Reunion - RaeAnne Thayne

He was the one you called when you needed rescuing...but who was Taft Bowman going to call when he needed help? Because ten years ago Laura Pendleton, the love of his life, had left town without a word. Now she was back, with a new last name — and two adorable, high-needs little ones in tow. Well, Taft had been stupid enough to let her go once before...he wasn’t about to make the same mistake again. He’d never stopped loving her — and one look at those adorable little faces and he knew that he was meant to be with Laura and her kids forever. All he had to do was convince her that this time he was a man she could count on!

The Promise - Sharon Sala

Single mum Libby Farraday has been raising her son as best she can. Hard as it is sometimes, she knows that her loneliness is her own fault, since Sam Holt, her son’s father, and the man who broke her heart for good, doesn’t even know Sammy exists. After an accident puts everything into question, can reaching out to her long-lost love help them all become a family?

The classic story filled with warmth, emotion, and a dash of suspense from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne!

When a terrified Dr Maggie Rawlings saw her ex-husband killed, she feared her little boy might be next. They started running, with every man a potential threat — even if her son was constantly in search of a daddy. And a cowboy. And he found both in Colt McKendrick.

FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy Colt knew the drill: protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But with each trusting look from the adorable little boy — not to mention each sizzling moment spent with Maggie — Colt was finding a hands-off policy harder and harder to live by…

Originally published in in 1999

A thrilling story of a sister desperate to save her brother’s life and the true crime writer who may be the only man who can help! Originally published as Nothing to Lose

Crime expert Wyatt McKinnon has built his career by turning high-profile cases into bestsellers. His most recent project — investigating the murders that landed a detective on death row — has reunited him with Taylor Bradshaw, the inmate’s fiercely protective sister. Wyatt plans to help her exonerate her convicted sibling and insists his attraction to the captivating redhead won’t distract him. But he does concede that the recent attempts on Taylor’s life have caused unexpected emotional complications.

When a night of champagne-fueled recklessness and newfound confidence lead Kate Crosby to single night of passion with big-time businessman — and her archenemy — Peter Logan, she is certain that it will never become anything more. Of course, she didn’t count on their covert hookup making the front page of the tabloids — nor could she have guessed that she would end up secretly pregnant with his baby. So, Katie escapes to her family’s remote Wyoming ranch, hoping the whole ordeal will blow over and Peter will never find her.

But Peter refuses to accept her silence when he learns the truth about her identity. When he shows up at her cozy hideaway, it’s just in time for a blizzard to snow them both in, forcing Peter to stay. When he discovers Katie’s secret and learns that he’ll be a father for the first time, Peter realises this new family is more important to him than any business transaction — but he’ll have to convince Katie his love is forever first, and he’ll have to do it before the plows reach the isolated mountain hideaway and Kate leaves for good.

Lucy Drake and Brendan Caine have only one thing in common...

And it’s likely to tear them apart. Because it was Brendan’s late wife, Jessie — and Lucy’s best friend — who’d brought them together in the first place. And since Jessie’s passing, Brendan’s been distracted by his two little ones…and the memory of an explosive kiss with Lucy years before his marriage. Still, he’ll steer clear of her. She’s always been trouble with a capital T.

Lucy couldn’t wait to shed her small-town roots for the big city. But now that she’s back in Hope’s Crossing to take care of the Queen Anne home her late aunt has left her, she figures seeing Brendan Caine again is no big deal. After all, she’d managed to resist the handsome fire chief once before, but clearly the embers of their attraction are still smoldering...

When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men — and her heart. Jenna vows to keep a neighbourly distance. Until she needs help — and surly Wes comes to the rescue.

Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his good qualities — and he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?

A Beach House Beginning - RaeAnne Thayne

When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men — and her heart. Jenna vows to keep a neighbourly distance. Until she needs help — and surly Wes comes to the rescue.

Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his good qualities — and he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?

A Beauty In The Beast - Michelle Lindo-Rice

Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left junior prom queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse — isolated, mysterious and emotionally guarded...the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past — personal and professional. Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a bed-and-breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself...well, their attraction is undeniable. But is their unexpected connection enough to heal both their traumatic pasts and bring their beauty into the light?

The Bachelor’s Matchmaker - Marie Ferrarella

Samuel Sterling is a dedicated veterinarian focused solely on the success of his practice. Until the handsome vet is awakened in the middle of the night. Sam can’t say no to helping the injured dog or getting to know her owner better.

And when he does, he sees that Gina Conrad intrigues him personally and that she is an organisational whiz — just the person Sam needs to assist with his practice. It’s clear they make a great team in — and out of — the clinic. Yet Gina is an enigma to this entrenched bachelor. Sam intuitively understands the animals he serves, but can he trust his instincts when it comes to determining if this beautiful woman is ‘the one’?

Her Fake Boyfriend - Heatherly Bell

Talented divorce attorney and town newcomer Michelle LaCroix needs roots in Charming to make partner, according to her old-fashioned boss. And that means a boyfriend! Problem is, she’s got to produce her beau in the flesh.

Enter the town’s most eligible bachelor, former Olympian Finn Sheridan, who’s only too happy to play pretend with his best friend’s ex — for a price. To his surprise, the more he’s thrown together with Michelle, the more he’s intriguedcaptivated by a woman who’s far more than her ice-queen exterior. But with Finn’s trust still shattered by a brutal divorce, the make-believe match is just a fun diversion...until it becomes all too real!

The Rancher’s Christmas Song

Keep a song in your heart this holiday season…

Music teacher Ella Baker’s plate is already full. But when single dad Beckett McKinley’s wild twin boys need help preparing a Christmas song for their father, Ella agrees on one condition: they teach her to ride a horse. She’s hoping that’ll help mend her strained relationship with her rancher father; it certainly has nothing to do with the crush that’s lingered since her one and only date with Beck.

It isn’t disinterest spurring Beck to keep his distance — if anything, the spark is too strong, with Ella reminding him of his ex-wife. Soon what started as an innocent arrangement is beginning to feel a lot like family. But with the holidays approaching, Beck and Ella will have to overcome past hurts if they want to keep each other warm this Christmas…

A Cold Creek Christmas Story

Sparkle in the snow leads to so much more...

Celeste Nicholas has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho...until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, she’s suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy…but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer?

Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. Yet all the millionaire’s resources can’t help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support — can he find that, and true love, in the one that got away?

A Cedar Cove Christmas - Debbie Macomber

Mother-to-be Mary Jo Wyse arrives in Cedar Cove on Christmas Eve, searching for her baby’s father. David Rhodes had said he’d be in town. But he isn’t. Which leaves Mary Jo stranded, pregnant and alone. And there’s no room at the local inn...

So Grace Harding brings Mary Jo home to her nearby ranch. She and her husband, Cliff, have a houseful of guests, but they offer her a room over their stable (currently sheltering the animals — including a donkey and a camel — for Cedar Cove’s Nativity pageant!).

When Mary Jo goes into labour that night, a young man named Mack McAfee, a paramedic, comes to her rescue, just as her brothers — the three Wyse men — show up in town. The people of Cedar Cove join them in celebrating the birth of baby Noel. But no one has more to celebrate than Mack. Because this Christmas brings him faith, hope and love...

Sleigh Bells Ring - RaeAnne Thayne

Employed as the live-in caretaker of Angel’s View Ranch, Annelise McCade is just trying to make it through the holidays with both her sanity and her niece’s and nephew’s faith in the magic of Christmas intact. The six-year-old twins recently lost their mother, so Annie tells herself it won’t be a problem to bring them to her workplace. The Sheridans haven’t visited Angel’s View in years, not since the patriarch, Wallace, died. They would never know the twins were there...until Tate Sheridan shows up out of the blue two weeks before Christmas.

But Tate surprises Annie by asking them to stay and help him get the house ready for one last family Christmas before the ranch is put on the market. Annie and Tate have three days to work their magic before the Sheridan clan arrives — and to work through the growing attraction between them. But Annie simply can’t fall for the man who’s about to put her out of a job and a home. Still, the sparkle of the season is impossible to deny...and this Christmas has surprises in store for everyone.

The Christmas Bouquet - Sherryl Woods

For the very driven medical student Caitlyn Winters, catching the bridal bouquet at a Christmas wedding has set off a chain reaction that she’s sure is more curse than blessing. Not only has she fallen in love with family medicine resident Noah McIlroy, but an unexpected pregnancy threatens her well-laid plans for the future. It doesn’t help that Noah — with a whole lot of help from Caitlyn’s O’Brien relatives — is completely on board with the prospect of marriage and happily-ever-after. 

It takes a whole lot of patience, love and family persuasion to help Caitlyn realide that she can still have everything she ever wanted, including a home in her beloved Chesapeake Shores and a man who understands all her dreams.

Three cozy Christmas romance novels

The Rancher’s Christmas Song

Music teacher Ella Baker’s plate is already full. But when single dad Beckett McKinley’s wild twin boys need help preparing a Christmas song for their father, Ella agrees on one condition: they teach her to ride a horse. She’s hoping that’ll help mend her strained relationship with her rancher father; it certainly has nothing to do with the crush that’s lingered since her one and only date with Beck.

It isn’t disinterest spurring Beck to keep his distance — if anything, the spark is too strong, with Ella reminding him of his ex-wife. Soon what started as an innocent arrangement is beginning to feel a lot like family. But with the holidays approaching, Beck and Ella will have to overcome past hurts if they want to keep each other warm this Christmas…

Triplets Under the Tree - Melissa Senate

Rancher Hutch Dawson is desperate for a nanny for his six-month-old triplets. Then, Savannah Walsh comes knocking — with a proposal! His longtime rival, Savannah has secretly always loved Hutch, and offers to be his nanny in exchange for the chance to experience life with a family. It’s a Christmas miracle Hutch can’t refuse. Juggling diapers, feedings and story time, Hutch and Savannah prove they’re better partners than rivals. And maybe, the five of them can be a forever family for Christmas…

A Very Crimson Christmas - Michelle Major

For years there’d been only one woman in Liam Donovan’s life – his beloved nanny, who’d raised him as her own. But someone is clearly taking advantage of Ruth, which brings the studly CEO back to Crimson, the place he was all too happy to have left behind. And there Liam finds Ruth has live-in help — in the form of his high school love, Natalie Holt, and her adorable son. He better not fall for Nat a second time — because what if she is the cause of his nanny’s missing money?

From the beloved bestselling author of Season of Wonder and The Cliff House comes a poignant and uplifting novel about forgiveness, family and all the complications — and joy — that come with it.

As the older sibling to identical twins Violet and Lily, Cami Porter was always the odd sister out. The divide grew even wider when their parents split up — while the twins stayed in Cape Sanctuary with their free-spirited mother, Rosemary, fourteen-year-old Cami moved to LA with her attorney father. Nearly twenty years later, when Cami gets the terrible news that Lily has drowned saving a child’s life, her mother begs her to return home to help untangle the complicated estate issues her sister left behind.

Navigating their own strained relationship, Cami readjusts to the family and community she hasn’t known for decades, including the neighbour who stands in the way of her late sister’s dream, while Violet grieves the loss of her twin and struggles to figure out who she is now, without her other half, as the little girl Lily saved pulls her back into the orbit of the man she once loved.

With poignancy and heart, RaeAnne Thayne once again delivers her charming signature blend of warmth, wit and wisdom.

Ten years ago, Sophie Beaumont had watched as her twin sister, Shelly, had chosen to marry a Canfield man, bear his children and be mistress of his manor.

But now Shelly was dead — killed along with her husband, Peter, in a mysterious accident — and it was Sophie who was left to raise her children, live at the Monterey mansion — and marry a Canfield man. Only this time it was Thomas, Peter’s older brother...

Because Peter was dead. Or was he? Mysterious appearances at night to the contrary, he was reported to be, though no body had ever been found. And Sophie and Thomas had unfinished business — a love affair, barely begun, cut off abruptly all those years ago. One that this time Thomas was determined to see bloom...