Summer Nights with the Maverick

Science teacher Vanessa Cruise was spending her summer working in Bronco. Rekindling her short-term fling with the hottest rancher in town? Not on her to-do list — especially since commitment is her Number One don’t. But the handsome rancher promises to keep their relationship hidden from the town gossips, then finds himself longing for more than just a summer affair. Convincing Vanessa he’s worth the risk might be the hardest thing he’s ever had to do...

Mills & Boon Western Romance — Small towns, cowboys and contemporary romance, the all-American way!

The Rancher’s Summer Secret - Christine Rimmer

‘Your secret is safe with me.’

Science teacher Vanessa Cruise was spending her summer working in Bronco. Rekindling her short-term fling with the hottest rancher in town? Not on her to-do list — especially since commitment is her Number One don’t. But the handsome rancher promises to keep their relationship hidden from the town gossips, then finds himself longing for more than just a summer affair. Convincing Vanessa he’s worth the risk might be the hardest thing he’s ever had to do...

Not Their First Rodeo - Cristy Jeffries

Sometimes all a family needs, is a chance to come together.

The last thing Sheriff Marcus King needs is his past sneaking back into his present. Years ago, Violet Cortez-Hill had disappeared from his life, leaving him with unanswered questions — and a lot of hurt. Now the widowed father of twin boys finds himself forced to interact with the pretty public defender daily. Their heartach is mutual — but so is their attraction. Is there still a chance to saddle up and ride off into their future?

Caught By The Cowboy Dad - Melinda Curtis

This cowboy’s planned his future…then love gets in the way!

Holden Monroe is focused on sending his son off to college until ex-girlfriend Bernadette Carlisle drops the bomb that she’s expecting their baby. The cowboy’s offer to do the right thing is an empty gesture to Bernadette. The successful doctor doesn’t believe Holden capable of settling down — she just wants a custody agreement. But an eventful road trip might just change everyone’s expectations!

The Texan’s Secret Son - Kit Hawthorne

Can she forgive…the man who walked away?

Eight years ago, Marcos Ramirez met and married Nina Walker in the space of a day. The next morning, a family tragedy had him hightailing it back to his family’s Texas ranch. After annulling the marriage and redeploying with the marines, Marcos never thought he’d see Nina again. But now she’s moved to his hometown, with a secret that will change this rancher’s life forever…

A Bravo baby brings second chances.

It was hard enough for Clara Bravo to face gorgeous Dalton Ames after he ended their idyllic fling. But confessing that she was pregnant took real guts! Oh, Clara didn't lack the fortitude to notify Dalton of his impending fatherhood. It was turning down the irresistible banker's proposal — just for their baby's sake — that she found difficult.

Dalton pushed Clara away because he couldn't risk his heart again after his recent divorce — not because he didn't feel anything for the brunette beauty! When he discovered her pregnancy, Dalton was determined to create the picture-perfect home with the one woman he could never forget. Now, if only he could convince Clara that their family was forever...

Married by Mistake?

Rust Creek Ramblings

Welcome back, faithful readers! The Rust Creek Rambler has an exclusive for you: Jordyn Leigh Cates has gotten married!  That's right, our innocent Jordyn, who came to town a few years back with the Rust Creek Falls 'Gal Rush,' tied the knot on July Fourth in what appeared to be a very impulsive ceremony.

No one could blame the blushing bridesmaid for saying 'I do' to Will Clifton. The sexy, blue eyed rancher is six feet of pure muscle and charm. But are these two merely love-struck friends who got swept away at someone else's wedding? Our sources suggest otherwise. Stay tuned to find out the true story behind these surprise spouses — and see if they can make it past their honeymoon!

The littlest matchmaker of them all...

Quinn Bravo is a committed single dad — emphasis on single. The millionaire bachelor is focused on his four-year-old daughter and his fitness business. So while he's intrigued by his beautiful new interior decorator, Quinn resolves to keep the chemistry at a simmer. Until one night together causes their attraction to burst into flame...

After her ex-husband betrayed her, local good girl Chloe Winchester returned to Justice Creek, determined not to risk her heart again. Still, maybe she can live out some teenage fantasies with sexy Quinn while redecorating his house. But first Chloe will have to avoid falling for one adorable little girl and the man of her dreams!

Compatible? Check. Chemistry? Check. Love? Check…mate! 

When Carter Bravo decides it's time to settle down this Christmas, the once-burned, no-strings-attached hunk chooses the one woman who isn't looking to be swept off her feet. Not only does his business partner and best buddy, Paige Kettleman, say yes — the chemistry sizzling between them is further proof that she's his ideal mate. 

Carter's no-nonsense proposition isn't exactly the romantic proposal Paige dreamed about under the mistletoe. After five years of building a business and sharing confidences, her dearest friend still has no idea how she really feels about him. If he did, he'd go running for the Colorado hills. Unless Paige can show Carter how to turn a test-run engagement into the real thing: a holiday wedding with all the trimmings — including love!

Alex is the last person she ever should have had sex with – let alone become pregnant by. And now Alex and his family and Lili's father, King Leo, insist that she marry the father of her child…

Two sweet contemporary romances by New York Times bestselling authors Brenda Novak and Christine Rimmer.

Baby Business – Brenda Novak

Macy McKinney needs money, a lot of it, to pay for her daughter's operation. Businessman Thad Winters, a widower, wants a child without the complications of a relationship. He's willing to pay for that. He interviews applicants–and hires Macy to have his baby. Once Macy's pregnant, they decide that a temporary marriage will simplify the situation' but it does exactly the opposite! A deeply emotional story about what it means to love a child–and what happens when you marry the right man…for the wrong reasons.

Not Quite Married – Christine Rimmer

It was hard for Clara Bravo to face gorgeous Dalton Ames after he ended their fling, especially when she was notifying Dalton that she was pregnant. Even more difficult, was turning down the irresistible banker's proposal–just for their baby's sake. Dalton pushed Clara away because he couldn't risk his heart again after his recent divorce–not because he didn't feel anything for her. When he discovered her pregnancy, Dalton was determined to create the picture–perfect home with the one woman he could never forget. Now, if only he could convince Clara that their family was forever…

She isn’t a true Bravo — and now she’s inheriting a temporary husband!

It’s shocking enough discovering she was switched at birth. Now, to fulfil the terms of his adoptive father’s will, Aislinn Bravo must marry Jaxon Winter or he loses his beloved ranch. Living together as husband and wife for three months only deepens Aislinn’s desire for her long-time crush. But how can she dream of a future with Jax when her whole life is a lie?

Join New York Times bestselling authors Diana Palmer and Christine Rimmer as they spin fan-favourite tales of happily-ever-after under the mistletoe.

If Winter Comes — Diana Palmer

Charismatic mayor Bryan Moreland has already won the devotion of his constituents. He’s well on his way to charming reporter Carla Maxwell until corruption allegations swirl. Is the popular politician really a criminal?

As a reporter, Carla wants to get to the bottom of the story, but as a woman, she wants nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland’s arms. Or does he have her exactly where he wants her for some other reason entirely?

Ms. Bravo and the Boss — Christine Rimmer

Elise Bravo needs a job, desperately. And soldier turned thriller writer Jed Walsh burned through assistants like hellfire through brimstone. Enter Elise, crack assistant, master plotter and perfect for the live-in job in every way but one…her instant attraction to her new boss! Although Jed has sworn he will never get ‘involved’; with an employee, all it takes is a day or two with the perfectly professional Bravo beauty to realize that his interest in Elise breaks all the rules. He has to make her his, no matter what it takes!

The Guy To Be Seen With – Fiona Harper

Who can forget gorgeous adventurer Daniel Bradford after his on-air rejection of his girlfriend's marriage proposal sparked a nationwide scandal? But even though Daniel's back on the market, he's shown no inclination to get caught by anyone... until he meets strong-willed Chloe Michaels. And rumour has it that life with London's own Indiana Jones means Chloe is in for the adventure of a lifetime!

Valentine Bride – Christine Rimmer

Regal, reserved Irina Lukovic was the perfect live-in housekeeper, until she found out she was being sent back to her war-torn homeland. So Caleb Bravo came up with the ideal solution and the handsome bachelor proposed! Irina couldn't believe the footloose mogul was giving up his freedom for her. But now that they were officially husband and wife, she suddenly yearned to be his in every sense of the word...

The Texan's Royal M.D. – Merline Lovelace

Texas is the perfect place for holiday heat – exactly what Dr Anastazia St. Sebastian needs before making the biggest decision of her career. Enter hunky shipping billionaire Mike Brennan, who insists on buying her dinner after she saves his nephew. But one night leads to more, and even three days of fun in the sun – and in Mike's bedroom – aren't enough. Anastazia wants to fall in love, but how can she when what Mike wants is the one thing she can never give?

One Night With Her Boss – Annie O'Neil

Usually cautious Dr Ali Lockhart is starting afresh and leaving the ghosts of her life-changing accident behind. A Valentine's fling is just what she needs before starting her new job... but then her handsome stranger turns out to be her new boss! Dr Aidan Tate's steely exterior hides a devastating heartbreak, but after their steamy night keeping things strictly professional with the tantalising Ali is becoming increasingly difficult...

Natural Born Daddy – Sherryl Woods

Jordan Adams proposed a marriage of convenience to Kelly Flint because he thought it was time they settled down with a dependable friend. They'd both learned the hard way that love only leads to heartache.

But Kelly made Jordan feel that their marriage would be anything but platonic, and her daughter kindled feelings of fatherhood in his heart. Now he had to convince Kelly that he was not only a natural born daddy...but also the perfect husband!

Her Highness And The Bodyguard – Christine Rimmer

Marcus is the best man Rhia's ever known, and she's never gotten over their breakup. But Rhia is a Bravo–Calabretti, and he's a lowly security guard – they can never be equals.

When a breathless night together brings a baby, Marcus insists that no child of his will grow up without its mother and father. Rhia has her own requirement: her child will be raised on love, not obligation. Yet Marcus has made it clear that his duty comes before everything...especially his own desires.

The Baby Surprise – Brenda Harlen

Attorney Paige Wilder suddenly became guardian to an orphaned baby girl. Then Zach Crawford appeared on Paige's doorstep and her life really went topsy–turvy. The military pilot was determined to win custody of his little girl...if the sparks between he and Paige didn't drive him to distraction first!

Paige couldn't bear to lose Emma to anyone, especially not Zach. But as he proved himself to be the perfect daddy, she soon realised that the family of her dreams might be just a kiss away...

 There's not a woman alive who could make this restless rancher settle down… Until he meets runaway bride Jocelyn. Could her feisty spirit rope in the last single maverick?

With a law decreeing that he wed or lose his fortune, Sydney O'Shea, the mother of his son, seems the perfect solution. Rule just wasn't expecting to truly fall for his newfound convenient family…

Now they were stranded in a storm together and she was scared, soaking wet and…attracted. Resisting his sweet talk was easy. Resisting his strong arms and those deep dark eyes was another story…

She's got issues with the Christmas issue

As editor of Alpha, the ultimate men's magazine, B. J. Carlyle is out to prove to her father, the publisher, that she's got what it takes to become editor in chief–even if it means swallowing her pride and getting her ex, Buck Bravo, for December's cover story.

Landing the bestselling author, adventurer and man of the hour is a coup; the competition would kill to get the exclusive. But Buck is insisting that B.J. spend the next two weeks with him in the Sierra Mountains and write the story herself. B.J. agrees, but she's not going to tell Buck she suspects she's pregnant with his baby.

B.J.'s out to get her story.

She doesn't need Buck thinking she's out to get her man.

What other disaster could befall Natalie Fortune? Her long-awaited vacation had been waylaid, her \"new life\" postponed. Now she was marooned with a broken leg, a St. Bernard--and a way-too-sexy neighbor. Eric Dalton had made her an offer she couldn't refuse. But was letting the gorgeous bachelor and his sweet little boy into her life Mistake No. 999, or the new beginning she'd been waiting for?

He had been in hiding for years, but the sight of Dulcie Samples, with her girl-next-door appeal, was enough to finally draw Prince Valbrand into the light. Yet Valbrand, whose face–not to mention spirit–had taken a serious hit from the assassination attempt that had driven him underground, was sworn to spend all the rest of his days hunting down the enemies who had done this to him. And even if he had the time for love, who could see past his scarred face to the man inside? Certainly not the beautiful Dulcie….

Or so Valbrand thought. But despite the darkness and mystery that surrounded him, Dulcie knew that the half-masked man before her was her destiny. Now, if only she could convince him that she held both the key to his heart and his kingdom in her trembling hands….

A new identity, a new love.

Ever since Madison Delaney learned she was switched at birth, her life has been in a tailspin. The Hollywood actress arrives in Valentine Bay hesitant to reveal herself to her new family, but she quickly encounters Sten Larson living next door. The down-to-earth shipbuilder makes Madison question everything she thought she wanted. Can a movie star find happiness in such a small town?

The Maverick’s Surprise Son - Christine Rimmer

Overnight, rancher Jace Abernathy has gone from carefree bachelor to single dad. Frankie isn’t really his, but nothing will prevent him from protecting the orphaned newborn he saved from a fire, not even nurse Tamara Hanson. Tamara, who lives her life by the book, is convinced Jace is unprepared for fatherhood. Jace believes rules sometimes need to be broken. What neither of them realises is that what they need most of all...is each other.

A Cowboy Summer - Mary Anne Wilson

A two-week getaway to Wyoming is just what the doctor ordered for burned-out Boston pediatrician McKenna Walker. But finding the remote adobe cabin already occupied by rodeo-star-in-hiding Cooper Donovan is an unwelcome surprise. The famous bronc rider is hard to ignore, and as Coop shows McKenna the remote landscape’s hidden gems, their connection grows. Could the summer sanctuary they’ve found together last a lifetime?

Seven Birthday Wishes - Melissa Senate

Logan Winston knows one thing: he never wants kids. Ever. But when the superstar bull rider returns home to meet his biggest fan, he’s met by his ex-love Annabel Dawson and their son. Now he has seven days to fulfill seven missed-birthday wishes — and rekindle his relationship with Annabel. But that last wish...is going to take more courage and nerve than sitting on the back of two-tons of angry bull.

Falling for the Cowboy Doc - Cari Lynn Webb

Professional roper Maggie Orr needs to secure a national sponsorship. And orthopedic surgeon Grant Sloan could derail her plans. Falling for the cowboy doctor is a distraction she can’t afford...plus their careers are taking them in opposite directions. But from picnics to stargazing, Grant is reminding Maggie that there’s more to life than winning in the arena. Can they rewrite their dreams to include each other?

Their Secret Twins - Tara Taylor Quinn

The lure of big-city finance launched Jordon Lawrence away from Shelter Valley — and broke the heart of his fiancée Mia Jones. But the once picture-perfect couple donated embryos while they were together, and they live on...in the form of orphaned four-year old twins! When Jordon is tapped to be the girls’ guardian, the first person he thinks to turn to is Mia. Finally, the dream of motherhood is within her grasp...if they can mend the wounds of the past!

The Firefighter’s Family Secret - Lisa Childs

Firefighter Colton Cassidy’s newly discovered grandmother is notorious for her matchmaking, and she’s decided her next match will be between Colton and ER doctor Olivia Lemmon. Colton’s life is far too complicated for romance — his family's ranch house just burned down, and he suspects one of his siblings could be involved. And yet he can’t help but be drawn to Livvy’s warmth. Can he trust her with his secrets...and his heart?

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

The Father Of Her Sons - Christine Rimmer

No last names. No promises to meet again. No way for Payton Dahl to find the man who’s the father of her twin boys. Until fate reunites them four years later. Easton Wright now wants to be part of his sons’ lives — with the woman he fell hard for during those seven days and nights of bliss. Payton doesn’t want her sons to grow up fatherless like she did, but can she risk trusting Easton when she’s been burned in the past?

His Baby No Matter What - Melissa Senate

Nothing will change how much Colt Dawson loves his baby boy. Not even the shocking news his deceased wife lied about Ryder’s paternity. But confronting Ava Guthrie about his ex’s sperm-donor scheme doesn’t go as planned. For starters, Ava needs his help rescuing her alpaca farm. Secondly, she’s everything his wife wasn’t. Genuine. Kind. Utterly captivating. Will Ava heal Colt’s betrayed heart in time for a Wyoming family Christmas?

The Best Man In Texas - Marie Ferrarella

Jason Eastwood was thrilled to be his cousin’s best man — even better, it came with a job offer! But he didn’t expect Adelyn Montenegro, the maid of honour, to end up involved in both. They may have hit it off at the wedding, yet neither of them is looking for love, not when they have careers and lives to establish. Still, as they work together to build the hospital that’s meaningful to them both, the pull between them becomes hard to resist — but will they be able to put their preconceived ideas about relationships aside? Or will she let the best man slip away?

Twelve Dates Of Christmas - Laurel Greer

When a local wilderness lodge almost cancels its Twelve Days of Christmas festival, Emma Halloran leaps at the chance to convince the owners of her vision for the business. But Luke Emerson has his own plans — to keep the lodge in the family and protect his grandfather’s legacy. As they work together, Luke and Emma are increasingly drawn to each other. Can these utter opposites unite over their shared passion this Christmas?

Her Holiday Reunion - Cheryl Harper

A fresh start in Miami — that’s all Mira Peters wants for Christmas. But Atlanta SWAT officer Rob Bowman won’t sign the divorce papers…unless she spends the holidays in Key West with him. Watching the Christmas boat parade and seeing Rob charm her young nephew makes her long for a second chance. But he’ll never leave his dangerous job — or Atlanta — for her… Will he?

His Hometown Yuletide Vow - Carol Ross

Derrick Bright’s baseball career may be over, but his brother’s is just starting — until a scandal threatens to end things. PR specialist Anne McGrath hasn’t spoken to Derrick since he left her eleven years ago. But she agrees to help for his brother’s sake. Escaping the press in Pacific Cove allows them to reconnect. Will she accept Derrick’s vow and make his Christmas dreams finally come true?

In Search Of The Long-Lost Maverick - Christine Rimmer

Melanie Driscoll has come to Bronco seeking only a fresh start; what she finds instead is Gabe Abernathy. The blond, blue-eyed cowboy is temptation enough. The secrets he could be guarding are a whole nother level of irresistible. Peeling the covers back on both might be too much for sweet Mel to handle...

A Family For A Week - Melissa Senate

When Sadie’s elderly grandmother mistakes Sadie and Axel Dawson for a happily engaged couple, they decide to keep up a week-long ruse. The handsome rugged ranger is now playing future daddy to her toddler son...and loving fiancé to her. Now if only she can convince Axel to open his guarded heart and join her family for real...

The Cowboy’s Secret Baby - Leigh Riker

For recently divorced Elizabeth Barnes, a new relationship is the last thing on her mind. After injured rodeo star Dallas Maguire stops in Barren, Kansas, to recuperate, the two may discover that there’s no such thing as perfect timing.

Charmed By The Cook’s Kids - Melinda Curtis

Perfectionist chef Camden Monroe is burned out and looking for a break. Line cook Ivy Parker has been prioritising family over her work. Together they must turn the Bent Nickel diner around, but are there too many cooks?

Their Secret Summer Family - Christine Rimmer

Officer Dante Santangelo doesn’t ‘do’ relationships, but the busy single dad happily agrees to a secret summer fling with younger, free-spirited Gracie Bravo. It’s the perfect arrangement. Until Gracie falls for Dante, his adorable twins and their ever-present fur baby!

Starting Over In Wickham Falls - Rochelle Alers

Georgina Powell is finally moving out of her parents’ house after years of carrying her mother’s grief. At thirty-two years old, she’s ready for a fresh start. She just didn’t expect it to come in the form of Langston Cooper, the famed war correspondent who recently returned to buy Wickham Falls’s local paper. But as she opens her own business, his role as editor in chief may steer him in a different direction — away from their future together.

The Nanny’s Family Wish - Helen Lacey

Annie Jamison has dreamed of capturing the heart of David Culhane McCall. But she knows the workaholic widower sees her only as a caregiver to his children. Until her resignation lands on his desk and forces him to acknowledge that she’s more than just the nanny to him. Is he ready to risk his heart and build a new family?

The Reluctant Fiancée - Lynne Marshall

When Brynne Taylor breaks off her engagement to Paul Capriati, she knows her life is going to change. But when two women who claim to be triplets to her show up in her small Utah town, it’s a lot more change than she ever expected. Now she’s digging up long-buried family secrets and navigating her relationship with her ex-fiancé. Does she actually want to get married?

Her Second Forever - Joanna Sims

The car accident that left her permanently injured made Lee Macbeth only more determined to help others with disabilities. Now there’s a charming cowboy doing a stint of community service at her therapeutic riding facility and he wants more from the self-sufficient widow. Despite their powerful mutual attraction, Lee won’t risk falling for Mr Totally Wrong...will she?

His Brother’s Bride - Amy Vastine

Sadie Chapman had one plan — live life to the fullest. Falling in love with her fiancé’s brother, Jonathan Bradley, isn’t what she expected. Could following her heart give everyone a happy ending?

Arabella Bravo-Calabretti came to Elk Creek, Montana, with a secret to deliver and a job to do. Being a Bravo Royale, she was going to do it right. Before she handed her best friend’s darling son, Ben, over to his unwitting father, they would all spend Christmas together. Only then could she be absolutely sure that rancher Preston McCade was ready to be a dad.

Or...was that really the reason Belle was hanging around? She and Preston were practically from different planets, yet the attraction was undeniable. Before long, someone was utterly in love with a rancher — and Christmas in Montana was presenting one surprise after another.

He’d do anything for his son…including returning to the town he left behind.

Valentine Bay’s the perfect place for real estate developer Roman Marek to raise his infant son. But when he snaps up the charming local theater, he doesn’t bargain for tempestuous director Hailey Bravo. Hailey won’t let Roman wreck the thing she holds most dear — and she’s certainly gotten under Roman’s notoriously thick skin. As the duo spar and sparks fly, Roman’s surprised to find that Hailey’s the perfect missing piece for his family. But how can he convince her that this partnership’s for keeps?

Her Favourite Maverick - Christine Rimmer

Logan Crawford might just be the perfect man. A girl would have to be a fool to turn him down. Or a coward. Sarah Turner thinks she might be both. But the single mum has no time for love. Logan, however, is determined to steal her heart!

The Dating Arrangement - Kerri Carpenter

Is the bride who fell on top of bar owner Jack Wright a sign from above? But event planner Emerson Dewitt isn't actually a bride – much to her mother's perpetual disappointment. Until Jack proposes an arrangement. He'll pose as Emerson's boyfriend in exchange for her help relaunching his business. It's a perfect partnership. Until all that fake dating turns into very real feelings...

The Family He Didn't Expect - Shirley Jump

Dylan Millwright's bittersweet homecoming gets a whole lot sweeter when he meets Abby Cooper. But this mother of two is all about ‘the ties that bind,’ and Dylan isn't looking for strings to keep him down. But do this bachelor's wandering ways conceal the secretly yearning heart of a family man?

More Than One Night - Heatherly Bell

A one-night stand so incredible, Jill Davis can't forget. Memories so delectable, they sustained Sam Hawker through his final tour. Three years later, Jill is unexpectedly face-to-face with her legendary marine lover. And it's clear their chemistry is like gas and a match. Except Sam is her newest employee. That means hands off, sister! Except maybe...just this once?

A Promise For The Twins - Melissa Senate

Former soldier Nick Garroway is in Wedlock Creek to fulfill a promise made to a fallen soldier: check in on the woman the man had left pregnant with twins. Brooke Timber is in need of a nanny, so what else can Nick do but fill in? She's also planning his father's wedding, and all the family togetherness soon has Brooke and Nick rethinking if this promise is still temporary.

A Father For Her Child - Laurel Greer

Widow Cadence Grigg is slowly putting her life back together – and raising her infant son. By her side is her late husband's best friend, Zach Cardenas, who can't help his burgeoning feelings for Cadie and her baby boy. Though determined not to fall in love again, Cadie might find that Cupid has other plans for her happily-ever-after...

A single mum, her baby girl...and maverick make three!

Logan Crawford might just be the perfect man. From the top of his Stetson to his pointy-toed boots, he is all cowboy. A girl would have to be a fool to turn him down. Or a coward.

Sarah Turner thinks she might be both. But the single mum has no time for love and no inclination to be the sexy rancher's 'just for now'. Logan, however, is determined to steal her heart!

Winning Her Fortune - Heatherly Bell

Cooper Fortune Maloney is the next best brother — and he knows it. But when Alana Searle wins him in the Chatelaine, Texas Bachelor’s Auction, he doesn’t mind being second choice. The flirty ranch hand has a few tricks up his denim sleeve he’s sure will win her over. The surprise is on Coop, however, when he learns what lovely Alana is hiding — and what she seeks!

Hometown Reunion - Christine Rimmer

Only a lucrative contract could get Hunter Bartley back to Medicine Creek, Wyoming, after all these years. That and seeing Jobeth Bravo again. The TV star hadn’t expected to find Jobeth with a baby, single, and as beautiful as when he’d broken her heart. But though old feelings were igniting new emotions, Hunter couldn’t forget what had driven them apart. Jobeth was a hometown girl. He was a wanderer. Maybe it would take his long-avoided return for Hunter to realise that everything he’d every wanted...was right here at home...

The Lawman’s Surprise - Catherine Mann

Her troubled teenage brother just brought Sheriff Declan Winslow back into Charlotte Pace’s life. Their brief fling ended three months ago, but Charlotte can’t keep her pregnancy a secret much longer. Nor can she afford for their attraction to surface again when she and Declan seek shelter during a tornado watch. Haunted by his past, Declan never saw himself as a family man. But with Charlotte’s brother depending on him and a baby on the way, maybe this is his chance to find out!

The Cowboy Next Door - Cheryl Harper

Sarah Hearst thought she’d be welcome in Prospect, Colorado. After all, she and her sisters inherited their celebrity great-aunt’s beloved — if admittedly rundown — hometown property. Instead, she’s getting a serious cold shoulder from the entire town. Sarah’s only ally is Wes Armstrong, her new drop-dead-gorgeous cowboy neighbour. But Wes has his own plans for her land...and falling for him might be the riskiest prospect of all.

For the Rancher’s Baby - Stella Bagwell

Sensible ER nurse Maggie Malone would never normally fall for handsome rancher Cordell Hollister. Maybe her best friend’s wedding had softened Maggie’s stance on bad boys. Still, hundreds of miles separated Maggie and Cordell’s lives. There was no reason they’d ever see each other again. One positive pregnancy test later, however, and Cordell was offering Maggie a marriage of convenience. But would accepting for the baby’s sake mean denying her feelings...or finally embracing them?

His Wyoming Redemption - Trish Milburn

Eric Novak has a reputation as a troublemaker in Jade Valley, Wyoming, but Sheriff Angie Lee intends to judge him by his actions, not his past. That he’s returned to care for his father is admirable, though the handsome rancher has set her heart fluttering for entirely different reasons. But when Eric is implicated in a local theft, Angie must search for the truth...even if that means losing the man she’s falling for.

The Last Single Maverick - Christine Rimmer

Look out ladies: there’s another Traub bachelor in town! Jason ‘Jace’ Traub is every bit as gorgeous as his sexy twin brother, but rumor has it he is even more marriage-shy. There’s not a woman alive who could make this restless rancher settle down…

Yet insiders whisper that Jace has been talking wedding plans with Jocelyn Bennings, the chestnut-haired beauty who ran out on her own wedding just days ago! Could the confirmed bachelor really be hooking up with heartbroken, headstrong Joss? Stay tuned, loyal readers, to find out if their marriage of convenience runs amuck — or if lasting passion will finally rope in the last single maverick!

A Montana Cowboy - Rebecca Winters

Ten years ago, Trace Rafferty left Montana to serve his country. Now the wounded Navy flyer is coming back to sell the only home he’s ever known. But someone else is living on his hundred-year-old family ranch — a woman Trace hasn’t seen since she was a teenager. How can he turn attractive, widowed — and pregnant — Cassie Bannock out of her home?

Cassie knows her housekeeping days on the Rafferty spread are numbered. Yet she can’t believe Trace would turn his back on his heritage. In or out of uniform, the former pilot is still the handsomest man she’s ever seen. Without a true home, in addition to a real and looming threat to her and her unborn baby, can Cassie protect her legacy and help a homecoming cowboy claim his?

Stealing the Cowboy’s Heart - Debbi Rawlins

Kylie Richardson has always known she wanted a family. So much so that she waited years for her rodeo-riding boyfriend to make it big and settle down. Then she discovered that he was a lying cheat — so she’s started a new life in a new town.

Kylie is shocked when Landon Kincaid, her ex’s best friend, shows up in Blackfoot Falls. There was always an attraction between them, but neither of them ever acted on it. The spark is still there, but can she take a chance on another rising rodeo champ? Kylie doesn’t want to come second to the rodeo again, so it’s up to Landon to prove that she’s first in his heart.

Summer Nights With The Maverick - Christine Rimmer

Ever since rancher Weston Abernathy rescued waitress Everlee Roberts at Doug’s bar, he can’t get her off his mind. But the spirited single mum has no interest in a casual relationship, and Wes isn’t seeking commitment. As the temperature rises, Evy feels the heat, too, tempting her to throw her hat in the ring regardless of what it might cost her heart…

The Runaway Rancher - Leigh Riker

To the townsfolk of Barren, Kansas, ranching foreman Gabe Morgan is a tall, lean, and rugged Texas cowboy. No one knows who he really is. But when Gabe agrees to help stylish librarian Sophie Crane ‘cowgirl up,’ hiding his past feels almost impossible. Because Gabe’s falling hard for Sophie. And keeping his secrets safe could mean losing everything, including the woman who’s roped his heart — but good!

The Rancher’s Full House - Sasha Summers

Buzz Lafferty can’t be hot for teacher. The handsome veterinarian’s ‘no kids’ policy is to protect his heart. But Jenna Morris sends Buzz’s pulse into overdrive. The beautiful teacher is raising her four young siblings…and that’s T-R-O-U-B-L-E. If only Jenna’s fiery kisses didn’t feel so darn right — and her precocious siblings weren’t so darn lovable. Maybe it’s time for the Morris party of five to become a Lafferty party of six…

The Bronc Rider’s Twin Surprise - Lisa Childs

Rodeo cowboy Dusty Haven has a runaway wife problem. But after weeks of looking, Melanie Shepard has disappeared. Which is why Dusty is floored when he returns to his family at Ranch Haven only to find his beautiful, blushing new bride — who’s pregnant with twins! Now this rodeo star has one last chance to prove that no matter what, family is forever…and so is love.

What To Expect When She’s Expecting - Laurel Greer

Since childhood, firefighter Graydon Halloran has been secretly in love with Alejandra Brooks Flores. Now, with Aleja working as the building contractor near to where he’s staying, it’s becoming impossible for Gray to hide his feelings. But Aleja’s situation is complicated. She’s pregnant with IUI twins and she isn’t looking for love. Can Gray convince his lifelong crush that he can make her dreams come true?

His Hometown Redemption - LeAnne Bristow

Ex-military, ex-cowboy, ex-con…Caden Murphy has made his mark, and not always in a good way. Helping overworked Stacy Tedford with repairs to her family’s cabin rentals is one way to make amends — for now. Once she knows the truth about his past, he’ll have to move on. But sunny Stacy makes him want to stay. Could he find forgiveness…and love in Coronado, Arizona?

A maverick for keeps

Her Favorite Maverick - Christine Rimmer

Logan Crawford might just be the perfect man. From the top of his Stetson to his pointy-toed boots, he is 100 percent cowboy. A girl would have to be a fool to turn him down. Or a coward. Sarah Turner thinks she might be both. But the single mum has no time for love and no inclination to be the sexy rancher’s ‘just for now.’ Logan, however, is determined to steal her heart!

Rust Creek Falls Cinderella - Melissa Senate

From her post in the kitchen at Maverick Manor, chef Lily Hunt feels like anything but a princess. But when lanky rancher Xander Crawford lopes into the restaurant, Lily suddenly finds herself wishing she had a magic wand. The wealthy cowboy loves her cooking but sees her as just a friend, until a makeover makes him appreciate her womanly side. Lily, however, wants a prince who loves her inside and out…

Hardworking detective Dekker Smith had always been beautician Joleen Tilly's best buddy. But when Joleen fell for a rich boy's honeyed lies--producing precious but fatherless little Sam--and Sam's powerful grandparents demanded custody, Dekker proposed an astonishing solution: a most convenient marriage!

For Dekker had come into family money and was now wealthy enough to fend off any claims on Joleen's toddler. But could Joleen fend off her sudden, searing desire for her in-name-only husband? Would that unexpected heat burn the bonds between best friends? Or forge a family that was meant to be?

Once in love with a Bravo...

Only a lucrative contract could get Hunter Bartley back to Medicine Creek, Wyoming, after all these years. That and seeing Jobeth Bravo again. The TV star hadn’t expected to find Jobeth with a baby, single, and as beautiful as when he’d broken her heart. But though old feelings were igniting new emotions, Hunter couldn’t forget what had driven them apart. Jobeth was a hometown girl. He was a wanderer. Maybe it would take his long-avoided return for Hunter to realise that everything he’d every wanted...was right here at home...

Iron Will - B.J. Daniels

Are a dead woman’s secrets enough to kill for?

Hank Savage has always believed his old girlfriend was murdered. Now he’s come home to Cardwell Ranch and, with the help of PI Frankie Brewster, is determined to find the killer. Trying to keep their feelings at bay, Hank and Frankie quickly learn that every lead reveals a life steeped in secrets — and danger. And that someone from Hank’s past will do anything to keep the truth from being revealed.

In Search Of The Long-Lost Maverick - Christine Rimmer

‘You know you’re tempted.’

Men are trouble. And Melanie Driscoll has already had more than her share of trouble. She has come to Bronco seeking only a fresh start; what she finds instead is Gabe Abernathy. The blond, blue-eyed cowboy is temptation enough. The secrets he could be guarding are a whole ’nother level of irresistible. Peeling the covers back on both might be too much for sweet Mel to handle...

Texas Wedding - Sasha Summers

A wonderful mistake?

Renata Boone has found that it’s not easy being single when every other Boone in Stonewall Crossing, Texas, has found true love. But one night with a gorgeous stranger leads to one big surprise: Renata is pregnant! And then she gets another surprise: Ash Carmichael, her baby’s daddy, has returned to town as the newest veterinarian at her brother’s animal hospital.

Ash is still grieving the loss of his wife. He also needs to be a dad to this baby, so proposing to Renata makes perfect sense. But Renata won’t settle for a loveless marriage. Ash doesn’t know if his heart will ever heal enough to love again — yet each day he spends with Renata has him wondering if one night can truly change everything...

Wild Wyoming Nights - Joanne Rock

‘You’ll stay with me.’ She can’t resist the rich rancher!

Emma Layton is working in Wyoming to get away from her abusive ex. But when wealthy ranch owner Carson McNeill learns of her plight, he insists she stay with him for protection. Emma agrees — even knowing this cowboy may prove irrestible. Proximity soon leads to passion, night after night. But when Carson learns her secret connection to his family, this ride gets a whole lot wilder!

Dive into a classic novella from New York Times bestselling author Christine Rimmer!

With her biological clock ticking, Rachel Stockham decides to take motherhood into her own hands and visits a fertility clinic. But at six months pregnant, an impromptu shopping trip and a purse snatching send her on a date with sweet, sexy Bryce Armstrong. Suddenly, she’s wondering if there may just be a man in her — and her daughter’s — future. But Bryce has secrets, secrets that he fears might change Rachel’s feelings about him. When those secrets come out, will Rachel be able to see who Bryce truly is? Or will there chance encounter turn into a lesson in missed connections?

Originally published in 2004.

Secrets Of Forever - Marie Ferrarella

When the longtime matriarch of Forever, Texas, needs a cardiac specialist, the whole community comes together to fly Dr Neil Eastwood to the tiny town with a big heart — and he loses his own heart to a local pilot in the process!

Her Sweet Temptation - Nina Crespo

After a long string of reckless choices ruined her life, Rina is determined to stay on the straight and narrow, but when a thrill-chasing stuntman literally bowls her over, she’s finding it hard to resist the bad boy.

Home For The Baby’s Sake - Christine Rimmer

Trying to give his son the best life he can, single dad Roman Marek has returned to his hometown to raise his baby son. But when he buys a local theater to convert into a hotel, he finds much more than he bargained for in Hailey Bravo, the theater’s director.

Montana Dreams - Anna J. Stewart

Swapping Silicon Valley for a Montana ranch isn’t Peyton Harrison’s choice. Nor is bringing along a bodyguard. But until threats subside at Peyton’s tech company, Matteo Rossi intends to watch over her while also reconnecting with his young son. Peyton’s instant bond with little Gino is making her rethink her path — and her feelings for Matteo. Is a new dream unfolding under Montana’s endless sky?

A Hero For The Holidays - Syndi Powell

Single dad Christopher Fox finds himself having to rebuild his life after his family loses their home in a fire. Luckily for him, Penny Cuthbert, the firefighter who rescued his dog, is set on saving their holidays, as well!

A Ranger For The Twins - Tanya Agler

When her husband defrauded the town of Hollydale, now-divorced mum Lucie Decker went from being the town darling to total pariah. Now she’s launching a new business and needs ranger Caleb Spindler’s help. And her twins adore Caleb. After all, he’s a genuine hero — even if he is hiding a secret. But while Lucie’s heart has forgotten how to trust, it still remembers how to fall in love...

Experience the emotion and sheer fun of the holiday spirit with three magical stories.

Lucy & Damien

Lucy Cordell has led a sheltered life but she’s ready to burst out of her shell and who better to help shed her good-girl image than a playboy prince? Damien Bravo-Calabretti has rescued Lucy before and agrees to help protect her from the wolves out there. But who’s going to protect him...from Lucy?

Lani & Max

One magical night with Lani Vasquez had rocked Max’s world — now she was telling him they could only be friends! He’d sworn he’d never marry again, but Lani had reawakened his heart. Will the prince catch his Cinderella before the clock strikes midnight?

Rory & Walker

Aurora is wishing for a mountain man this Christmas and has her sights set on Walker McKellan. When a surprise snowstorm strands them together, sparks ignite into a holiday love affair! Can their Christmas passion blossom into a happily-ever-after?

She turned him down. Twice.

Karin Killigan refuses to marry Liam Bravo solely for the sake of their pending baby. This time, the widowed mother of two is holding out for true lasting love. And even though she is knee-deep in kids and family chaos, Karin and Liam’s attraction is hotter than ever, but Karin won’t settle. Liam will have to prove he’s in it for love if he wants a family for his baby’s first Christmas.

Maverick Christmas Surprise - Brenda Harlen

Rancher Wilder Crawford is in no hurry to get married and start a family – until a four-month-old baby is left on his doorstep on Christmas day!

The Right Reason To Marry - Christine Rimmer

Unexpected fatherhood changes everything for charming bachelor Liam Bravo. He wants to marry Karin Killigan, the mother of his child. But Karin won’t settle for less than true lasting love.

A Tale Of Two Christmas Letters - Cathy Gillen Thacker

Rehab nurse Bess Monroe is mortified that she accidentally sent out two Christmas letters – one telling the world about her lonely life intead of the positive spin she wanted! And when Jack McCabe, widowed surgeon and father of three, sees the second one, he offers his friendship to get through the holidays. But their pact soon turns into something more...

The Soldier’s Secret Son - Helen Lacey

When Jake Culhane comes home to Cedar River, he doesn’t expect to reconnect with the woman he never forgot. Abby Perkins is still in love with the boy who broke her heart when he enlisted. This could be their first Christmas as a real family – if Abby can find the courage to tell Jake the truth.

The Rancher’s Best Gift - Stella Bagwell

Rancher Matthew Waggoner was planning to be in and out of Red Bluff as quickly as possible. But staying with his boss’s sister, Camille Hollister, proves to be more enticing than he thought. Will these two opposites be able to work through their differences and get the best Christmas gift?

It Started At Christmas... - Jo McNally

Despite lying on her resume, Amanda Lowery still manages to land a job designing Halcyon House for Blake Randall – and a place to stay over Christmas. Neither of them have had much to celebrate, but with Blake’s grieving nephew staying at Halcyon, they’re all hoping for some Christmas magic.

It’s just fun and games...until someone falls in love.

Officer Dante Santangelo doesn’t ‘do’ relationships, but the busy single dad happily agrees to a secret summer fling with younger, free-spirited Gracie Bravo. It’s the perfect arrangement. Until Gracie falls for Dante, his adorable twins and their ever-present fur baby. Gracie wants a life with Dante. Either she can say goodbye at the end of the summer...or risk everything to make this family happen.

The career she couldn’t remember. The marriage she couldn’t forget.

Aly Santangelo’s car accident left her with no memory of the past seven years — not her move to New York, nor her divorce from Connor Bravo. Connor reminds the vulnerable beauty that they’re no longer together, even as he lets her into his home — and his bed. But when unchecked passion leads to an unplanned pregnancy, Aly vows to play for keeps!

The Maverick’s Secret Baby - Teri Wilson

Finn Crawford finds himself the target of his father’s madcap matchmaking scheme, but all bets are off when Avery Ellington arrives in Montana — pregnant with Finn’s unborn baby!

A Husband She Couldn’t Forget - Christine Rimmer

Alyssa Santangelo has no memory of the past seven years — including her divorce — but she remembers her love for Connor Bravo. One way or another, she’s going to get her husband back.

Bridesmaid For Hire - Marie Ferrarella

After breaking their engagement, Gina Bongino accepted that she and Shane Callaghan were just not meant to be. But when she’s working as a professional bridesmaid for a wedding that he’s baking the cake for, this stroke of luck might just give them a second chance.

Their Yuletide Pact - Stacy Connelly

Workaholic Evie McClaren will do anything to prevent the sale of her family’s hotel. Even fake a holiday romance with Griffin James — the hotel’s prospective buyer!

What Makes A Father - Teresa Southwick

When Annie becomes guardian to her late sister’s newborn twins, she expects to go it alone. But when Mason Blackburne shows up on her doorstep, her assumptions about family and love might just be proved wrong.

A Man Of His Word - Sandra Steffen

Soldier Cole Cavanaugh is on a mission: to build a home for April, his best friend’s widow, and her two children. But when their relationship takes a turn for the intimate, the feelings of betrayal could be too strong to ignore…

Her fake husband–to–be is so irresistible, Tori can't help wishing it was the real thing. And the small–town teacher captivated Connor from day one. He came to town to heal old wounds, but now all he wants is to claim Tori's heart.

He’s a hero in spurs, but just for tonight…

Ever since rancher Weston Abernathy rescued waitress Everlee Roberts at Doug’s bar, he can’t get her off his mind. But the spirited single mum has no interest in a casual relationship, and Wes isn’t seeking commitment. As the temperature rises, Evy feels the heat, too, tempting her to throw her hat in the ring regardless of what it might cost her heart…

Ross Garrison was everything Lynn Taylor had ever dreamed of in a prince and in one fairy–tale night, she gave him her innocence. Now everyone was talking about how the prim schoolteacher turned up in the sexy lawyer's bed.

Lynn knew Ross was only trying to protect her honour by proposing. After all, this confirmed bachelor was about as far from marriage material as a man could be. Unless, of course, he fell in love

The Gunslinger's Bride by Cheryl St. John

Eight years ago, Brock Kincaid had tried to put Abby– and her brother's senseless death– out of his mind. He couldn't allow emotions and memories to dull his senses.

Seeing her again had brought it all back– the passion and the confusion. Nothing had changed, and yet, when he looked into the face of her child– everything changed. Now if he could just convince Abby to believe in him again

Dax Girard's unconventional hiring policy was 'sex is absolutely off the table'. All Zoe Bravo wanted was a job, and her prospective boss was so gorgeous that he'd clearly had to beat them off with a stick before. So she agreed to the mogul's terms.

A strictly hands–off policy was fine with her...but was it fine with him? Because the more no–strings–attached Dax swore he was, the more he started envisioning a future that had Zoe in it. And, in nine months, a little someone else as well

A Message For Julia by Angel Smits

Trapped in a mine, Linc Holmes sees his life more clearly. There are wrongs he needs to right and good times he wants to repeat. Most of those experiences are wrapped up in Julia the woman he's loved forever.

With nothing but time on his hands, he writes down all the words she'll ever need to hear so he won't forget a single one. Because this is a message he intends to deliver in person.

Nell Bravo won't be fooled again. After all, Declan McGrath already shattered her heart into pieces. But when Deck sweeps Nell off her feet in Las Vegas, she tumbles headlong into a fling with her first love. What she didn't bargain on was a Vegas wedding!

It's taken a long time for Deck to finally capture the one who got away. And this time, he's charmed her straight to the altar. But Nell will stay married to him only until Christmas Day – unless he can prove that this time, it's for keeps. With the clock ticking, can Deck convince Nell that he truly is her one and only?

First comes marriage...

Feisty, fearless Jody Bravo's set to do everything for her baby. She doesn't need anything from anyone–especially the stepbrother of her baby's late father. But lawman Seth Yancy won't leave her to face parenthood alone, no matter how prepared she is. And even though Jody resists, soon she's taken in completely by his charms–and agrees to be his wife… 

The comes love?

Hunky Sheriff Yancy's not without his fair share of admirers in Justice Creek. After a terrible tragedy years before, though, he's faced life alone. Now the real–life woman of his dreams just happens to be his bride–and pregnant with the child of his heart, if not his reality. So “father” is a role that will come naturally to Seth. And will “husband” really be that far behind?

Do you take this (faux) fiancée? 

All the single ladies in Rust Creek Falls know sexy, rascally rancher Travis Dalton is not the marrying kind. So how is it that our town's most notorious bachelor has wound up engaged on a western reality TV show?

We here at the Gazette are pleased our hometown heartbreaker has been chosen as a contestant. And we are definitely rooting for Travis's unexpected union with childhood friend Brenna O'Reilly. But is this betrothal strictly a fabrication for the cameras? Pass the popcorn, dear readers. We suspect this 'made for TV' romance could be headed straight for a Hollywood happy ending!

Once again, she's running…But this time, she's running toward something! 

When bride–to–be Cami Lockwood finally escapes the clutches of her domineering family, she accidentally stumbles straight into the mountain retreat of the most alluring man she's ever met. Garrett Bravo's never been lucky in love, but that's before a one–of–a–kind heiress rushes headlong onto his doorstep.

Garrett's mother can't resist matchmaking for her relentlessly unavailable son. So what better way to evade her meddling than to pretend that his accidental arrangement with creative, unique Cami is the real thing? Just one catch: he hadn't bargained on falling head over heels for the runaway bride turned woman of his dreams…

Powerful CEO Darius Bravo always gets what he wants. And he has wanted Ava Malloy since high school. Darius is already adored by Ava's spirited daughter. Helping Sylvie brings him closer to the widowed single mum. Then suddenly, distant Ava makes her romantic intentions crystal clear…with one condition.

A holiday fling with the irresistible man is a thrilling way for Ava to welcome the New Year. She can't promise Darius the future – one devastating heartbreak is enough. But Ava underestimates his staying power. She might just get a Bravo under the mistletoe and in her arms forever!

THE MAVERICK MEETS HER MATCH 

RUST CREEK RAMBLINGS 

As summer arrives in Rust Creek Falls, the town is bursting with babies…and the Gazette is bursting with news. Did you hear there's a new billionaire in town? President and CEO of Drake Distilleries and Drake Hospitality, Carson Drake is no one's baby daddy…at least, not yet. But the handsome, delicious Los Angeleno has his eye on our own Tessa Strickland, and things are about to get very interesting… 

Sweet, serious Tessa has had firsthand experience with heartbreak and is determined to avoid a second go–round. But after one unexpected night in Carson's sheltering arms, she begins to waver. Dear readers, that's only the beginning of the surprises. Saddle up and find out what happens when two commitment–phobes discover that love is life's richest reward! 

Elise Bravo needed a job, desperately. And soldier turned thriller writer Jed Walsh burned through–almost literally, it turned out–assistants like hellfire through brimstone. Turned out he had some…unusual work habits to go along with his giant talent and ego. He threw knives to relax. He cleaned his guns as he acted out scenes. And more than anything, he hated cats… 

Enter Elise, crack typist, master plotter and perfect for the live–in job in every way but one…two if you counted Mr. Wiggles, her furry companion. For though Jed had sworn he would never get \"involved\" with a woman who worked for him, it took only a day or two with the perfectly professional, pencil skirt–wearing Bravo beauty to realise that his interest in Elise broke all the rules. He had to make her his–even if he had to win over her kitty to do it…  

And now the Princess is in a pickle. Because the night that Genevra Bravo–Calabretti and the new Earl of Hartmore, Rafael DeValery, turned to each other, it was for comfort upon the death of his brother–the man who was about to propose to Genny. It was not supposed to change their lives forever.

But it had. For Rafe, it cemented his awareness that he'd been in love with Genevra since forever. And for Genny, it made her realize that Rafe was not the second–chance brother, but the one who'd held her heart all along...now all she had to do was convince him of that. Hopefully before the new heir(ess?) to the estate arrived...

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Princess Aurora Bravo-Calabretti is wishing for a mountain man this Christmas! But her most unroyal crush — rancher Walker McKellan — insists that they remain 'just friends'. Now, he's her bodyguard while she is the maid-of-honour at her cousin's holiday wedding.

As Walker begins to see Rory in a different light, a surprise snowstorm strands him with his princess...and sparks ignite into a holiday love affair! Can their Christmas passion blossom into a happily-ever-after?

People say that the odds of finding your perfect partner are rather like the odds of hitting the lottery: slim to none. It's hard to believe, faithful readers, but Nate Crawford may just have accomplished both. We have the scoop on Rust Creek Falls' best–kept secret: our former mayoral candidate is now a very wealthy man! Yet he is going out of his way to make sure no one finds out. The question is, why?

Insiders whisper that Nate is also keeping another secret from his new girlfriend, nurse Callie Kennedy–a big one–and it could be a game changer. Place your bets, dear readers! What will she do when she learns her “regular guy” boyfriend is really a maverick millionaire?

It should never have happened – the night of forbidden magic that turned nanny Lani Vasquez and Prince Maximilian Bravo–Calabretti into lovers. It could only end in heartbreak. Which was why she had to end it before she lost her herself completely...

His night with Lani had rocked Max's world – and now the Texas beauty wanted to be just friends? The single father had sworn he'd never marry again, but Lani had charmed his children and awakened his heart. Will the prince catch his Cinderella before the clock strikes midnight?

The Maverick’s Dating Deal - Christine Rimmer

The ultimate fake date.

Tenacity’s favourite flirty cowboy has an image problem, and Graham Callahan thinks Cassie Trent is the perfect person to improve his reputation. Cassie doesn’t want to be his phony plus-one, until she realises this could finally get her matchmaking mum off her back. The scenario seems foolproof...until one unexpected, mind-blowing kiss in public knocks their boots off. The ‘lovers’ have done their job a little too well, and now they have to deal with the fallout!

Charming The Cowboy - Catherine Mann

She’d given up on happy endings but that was before she met a certain cowboy...

A Tennessee ranch is worlds away from everything Zelda Dalton knows — and that makes it just what she needs. She’s more than ready to leave her broken heart and abusive ex in the rearview mirror and start over someplace new. And this time, no romance...no matter how good Troy Shaw looks in a Stetson and cowboy boots. The single dad rodeo star is looking for a fresh start of his own, to rebuild his reputation and his bond with his daughter. Love isn’t on his radar, until fate starts pushing Zelda into his arms — and his heart.

Midnight Surrender To The Spaniard - Carol Marinelli

Flying to Spain for a wedding is a huge milestone for dedicated single mother Anna Douglas. She’s anxious being away from her daughter, but luckily, ignoring infuriating best man, Sebastián Romero, is a full-time job. If only her traitorous body could ignore his potent temptation!

As the clock strikes midnight, she gives in to the inevitable. Only to discover her surrender is more reckless than she imagined! Because Seb made it clear he could only offer one night of pleasure, yet now Anna wants so much more...

One Night In My Rival’s Bed - Melanie Milburne

Grayson Barlowe has always been my enemy. We were taught by our warring families to compete on the business battlefield. But everything changes when we’re forced to work together!

I have never been immune to his devilish good looks. But as I learn about the pain that Grayson keeps hidden from the world, it becomes obvious he’s not just a playboy. Yet a truce seems impossible, until I find myself in the place I vowed I’d never be: between my enemy’s sheets!

Harper And The Single Dad - Amy Andrews

Dr Harper knows returning to Sydney as the Head of ER won’t be easy. But her intense job is nothing compared to seeing first love, firefighter Yarran again. Widowed, single dad Yarran isn’t the same man Harper left behind, yet it doesn’t stop old feelings resurfacing. With so much at stake, all they can have is friendship. Until one hot night breaks all the rules...

Ivy’s Fling With The Surgeon - Louisa George

Head of General Surgery Dr Ivy has sworn off men! But then, hotshot reconstructive surgeon Lucas proposes a deal: attend a high-society ball posing as his latest fling to get his meddling family off his back and make her cheating ex jealous in the process. Ivy is seriously tempted...but will her resolve weaken when the lines begin to blur and their inexplicable chemistry takes them from the ballroom to the bedroom?

The Maverick’s Surprise Son - Christine Rimmer

Overnight, rancher Jace Abernathy has gone from carefree bachelor to single dad. Frankie isn’t really his, but nothing will prevent him from protecting the orphaned newborn he saved from a fire, not even nurse Tamara Hanson. Tamara, who lives her life by the book, is convinced Jace is unprepared for fatherhood. Jace believes rules sometimes need to be broken. What neither of them realises is that what they need most of all...is each other.

From Highrise to High Country - Barbara Dunlop

History professor Ruby Monaco wants to feature the wealthy Colorado ranching dynasty, the Hawkes family, in her new book. Instead, she accidentally crashes a family wedding — and infuriates gorgeous cowboy Austin Hawkes. Now she needs his help to complete her research, and he isn’t having any of it. He’d rather the stunning city slicker pack her bags and return to Boston, taking their electric attraction with her. She’ll need to earn his trust, even as she tries to resist his touch. But the Hawkes family is hiding some big secrets. Can she tell the whole story without sacrificing Austin’s trust...or her heart?

Could she possibly fall…for her best friend’s ex?

Since they were kids, Sadie McBride and Ty Bravo had squared off. When Ty dated — then married! — Sadie’s best friend, Nicole, the battle lines were firmly drawn. Now happily newly single, Ty’s sworn off love while Sadie’s searching for it. But when they’re thrown together at Nicole’s second wedding, the pair discover there may have always been a fine line between their love and hate…and their forbidden feelings might just cross it!

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

A Family-First Christmas - Tara Taylor Quinn

This holiday can she finally find her sister?

Sarah Williams jumps at the opportunity to work at Sierra’s Web, the agency involved with the adoption of her beloved half sister. But the undercover office manager never expected to fall in love with her work…let alone her enigmatic boss, Winchester Holmes. His heart shattered years before, and Win vowed never to mix business with pleasure. When he discovers that Sarah isn’t who she claimed to be, the search for her sibling falls apart. Can Sarah and Win find forgiveness and family with each other?

Marry & Bright - Teri Wilson

Mixing business with weddings

Both up for the editor-in-chief position at Veil magazine, Addison England and Carter Payne are fierce adversaries. But despite their bickering, the pair has to work together and prove themselves before the magazine’s Christmas deadline. Stepping in to pose as the bride and groom for a wedding shoot starts the unexpected change from rivalry to romance…until they discover the ‘fake’ vow exchange was entirely legal. Now the newlyweds have to decide if power really is their ultimate endgame.

Married By Mistake - Shannon Stacey

A husband for the holidays!

When sworn enemies Chelsea Grey and John Fletcher travel to Las Vegas for a friend’s wedding, the last thing they anticipate is waking up married themselves. Unfortunately, disentangling their wedding knot proves more complicated than they’d hoped. With Christmas fast approaching, the feisty barista and her coffee-hating ‘hubby’ are still living under one roof — and wondering why their temporary marriage is suddenly feeling suspiciously like the real thing…

Her Best Friend’s Wedding - Christine Rimmer

Could she possibly fall…for her best friend’s ex?

Since they were kids, Sadie McBride and Ty Bravo had squared off. When Ty dated — then married! — Sadie’s best friend, Nicole, the battle lines were firmly drawn. Now happily newly single, Ty’s sworn off love while Sadie’s searching for it. But when they’re thrown together at Nicole’s second wedding, the pair discover there may have always been a fine line between their love and hate…and their forbidden feelings might just cross it!

Married Till Christmas - Christine Rimmer

An impulse wedding...

Strong, sexy Nell Bravo won’t be fooled again. After all, Declan McGrath already shattered her heart into pieces — not once, but twice. When alluring CEO Deck sweeps Nell off her feet in Las Vegas, though, she tumbles headlong into an ‘only in Vegas’ fling with her first love. But Nell sure didn’t bargain on a Vegas wedding!

...a lifetime of love?

It’s taken a long time for Deck to finally capture the one who got away. And this time, he’s charmed her straight to the altar. But Nell will stay married to him only until Christmas Day — unless Deck can prove that this time, it’s for keeps. With the clock ticking, can Deck convince Nell that he truly is her one and only...or has Mr. Love-’Em-and-Leave-’Em broken a Bravo’s heart for the last time?

Scandalous Engagement - Jules Bennett

Josie Coleman has the perfect plan to get rid of her bothersome ex-husband: pretend she’s about to marry again. But her fake engagement to her best friend, Reese Conrad, isn’t going as expected. His steamy, toe-curling kisses are anything but friendly...and their simple plan leads to very complicated feelings. Too bad that isn’t the only surprise Reese has in store...

Single Dad’s Holiday Wedding - Patricia Thayer

Summoned back to her hometown, Lori Hutchinson hides her apprehensions behind a dazzling smile. She may be totally out of her depth, stepping into her father’s corporate shoes, but she has a job to do...

Single dad Jace has learned to rely only on himself and his adorable little daughter. His construction business now depends on him working with Lori — so Jace sets out to prove who’s boss...

But with the holiday season drawing near, it’s not all just business. Jace discovers a sweet, generous woman hiding behind those pinstripes...

One Night To Forever Family - Meredith Webber

The baby she always hoped for...the family she never expected!

Dr Sam Reilly can’t believe it. She’s standing face-to-face with Andy Wilkie...her late husband’s best friend — and her new boss! Sam cut ties with Andy, years ago. But, for their patients’ sake, they must learn to work together. They just didn’t expect to learn that, maybe, they might want to be more than just colleagues! A temptation that leads to one baby bombshell...

The Right Reason To Marry - Christine Rimmer

She turned him down. Twice.

Karin Killigan refuses to marry Liam Bravo solely for the sake of their pending baby. This time, the widowed mother of two is holding out for true, lasting love. And even though she is knee-deep in kids and family chaos, Karin and Liam’s attraction is hotter than ever, but Karin won’t settle. Liam will have to prove he’s in it for love if he wants a family for his baby’s first Christmas.

Making Room For The Rancher - Christy Jeffries

Finding love is the easy part...

To Dahlia King, Connor Remington is just another wannabe cowboy who’ll go back to the city by midwinter. But underneath that city-slicker shine is a dedicated horseman who’s already won the heart of Dahlia’s animal-loving little daughter. Before she knows it, Dahlia is one third of a happy trio. But when her ex returns, Connor must decide to step up with this family...or step out.

Hill Country Cupid - Tanya Michaels

A kiss from a cowboy...

Tess knows what young Bailey Calhoun wants: a mum. So when she sees shy cowboy Nick Calhoun giving someone the eye, Tess goes into full matchmaking mode.

Nick is happy to have Tess’s help...but her matchmaking backfires. How can he convince his cupid that she’s the one he wants?

Mills & Boon Special Edition — Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

Taking The Long Way Home - Christine Rimmer

Could one night with the rancher lead to a lifetime of love?

Piper Wallace’s unexpected one-night fling with sexy, much-younger rancher Jason Bravo is unforgettable — and not just because of their mind-blowing chemistry! The widowed librarian is now pregnant with his child. Jason agrees to keep the relationship between himself and the woman he’s secretly loved for years as strictly a co-parenting one. Still, when Piper locates her biological father through an online DNA site and plans a road trip to meet him, Jason insists on tagging along. Their connection burns hotter than ever. But can he convince Piper that unlike the unreliable men in her past, he’s playing for keeps?

Snowed In With A Stranger - Brenda Harlen

One stormy night. Two complete strangers. A road map to...love?

For busy event planner Finley Gilmore, returning to Oakland is imperative to her business. Until an unrelenting snowstorm hits, and Finley is stranded in the last available room at a roadside motel. When Lachlan Kellet offers to share food in exchange for letting him crash on her spare bed, Finley knows the handsome professor poses no threat. But Finley is wary...of her intense attraction to him.

Their innocent night together snowballs into an impromptu road trip home, and Finley’s feelings only deepen as she gets to know Lachlan better. But the divorced dad’s world comes with unexpected complications — like a daughter who isn’t sure she’s ready for her father to fall in love again. Romance isn’t Finley’s strong suit. Can she trust in love and find happily-ever-after?

A Father’s Redemption - Sabrina York

It’ll take the unlikeliest of people to rescue this single dad...

Ben Sherrod had been attracted to nurse Celeste Tuttle since they met, even though she’s never hidden her contempt for his development company. But he’s moved on from the awkward boy he was in high school. When Celeste is thrust back into his life, he’s not sure how to handle things...especially the rush of old and new feelings he’s suddenly confronted with.

But Celeste is hesitant about commitment — especially with Ben, a man still scarred by his failed marriage, his wife’s death and his daughter’s trauma following that tragic event. Soon, though, they’re bonding over shared challenges, discovering just how much common ground they share. Maybe their next venture might be a step into a new future...together.

Matzah Ball Blues - Jennifer Wilck

Why is this night different from all other nights?

For starters, Jared Leiman is home for the holidays. Because though he and Caroline Weiss were high school sweethearts, their post-college lives took them in different directions. Jared became a big-time entertainment lawyer in LA, while Caroline became a fitness instructor and stayed in town to care for her sick mother. And though her mother passed away three years ago, Caroline is finally free to go where she chooses. Meanwhile Jared, who inherited custody of his baby niece after a tragic accident, is suddenly a family man.

So now Caroline wants to leave her hometown in the dust, whereas Jared might just set up roots there. Because there is one thing that Browerville, New Jersey, offers the two of them that no other place does...each other!

The return of the prodigal rancher...

Hayes Parker swore he would never return to Tenacity, a town that had given him nothing but hard feelings and heartbreak. Now his father’s illness has beckoned him home to the family ranch, bringing him face to face with...her. Chrissy Hastings, the one who got away. Hayes has changed a lot since he was a hotheaded teen. But he can’t just pick up where they left off. First, he must prove he’s a man she can count on...for keeps.

Redeeming The Maverick - Christine Rimmer

Hayes Parker swore he would never return to Tenacity, a town that had given him nothing but hard feelings and heartbreak. Now his father’s illness has beckoned him home to the family ranch, bringing him face to face with...her. Chrissy Hastings, the one who got away. Hayes has changed a lot since he was a hotheaded teen. But he can’t just pick up where they left off. First, he must prove he’s a man she can count on...for keeps.

The Right Cowboy - Cheryl Harper

When famous bronc rider Grant Armstrong stops to change journalist Mia Romero’s flat tire, she feels like she’s been gifted a lucky horseshoe. Grant is lying low to escape an impending scandal. But when the bright, funny city girl helps his Rocky Mountain hometown, he’s tempted to confide everything. Will she move on once she has his secret, or could trusting her be the first step to forever?

Fortune’s Secret Marriage - Jo McNally

After the shocking discovery of her family’s true identity, a sheep show in Las Vegas ought to be mundane for Dahlia Fortune. That is, until the Texas rancher takes a spontaneous walk down the aisle with her new next door neighbour and childhood rival, Rawlston Ames! A quick annulment’s clearly the way to keep this whirlwind marriage from becoming front-page news back home. But why can’t Rawlston cut ties with a woman who’s always been alternately infuriating — and infatuating?

Home To Her Cowboy - Sasha Summers

Divorced mum Eloise Green has a bit of history with Garrison’s favorite cowboy, and everyone in the small Texas town knows it. There’s simply no avoiding Mike Woodward, or the old wound she thought she’d gotten over. And while he’s great with her kids, Eloise knows better than to trust the irritatingly handsome cowboy...especially when she knows he has a knack for heartbreak.

Passion and drama, western and heartfelt romance — this special collection of our top picks has it all in one fabulous box set.

His Runaway Royal - Clare Connelly

Kidnapped by royal command...undone by desire!

Two years ago, Princess Amelia ran away to protect her family from scandal. Now, her brother has tasked his best friend, billionaire Benedetto to bring her home on his superyacht. He’ll stop at nothing to succeed — not even kidnap...

Ben’s expecting a week on the water with a spoiled socialite not the scorching attraction that explodes. Nor for vulnerable but determined Amelia to trigger the protective instincts he buried after a heart-rending loss. Now Ben must choose: keep his promise to the prince, or keep his runaway princess safe?

Therapy Pup To Heal The Surgeon - Alison Roberts

His emotions are on a tight leash...

When paediatric surgeon Hugh meets nurse Molly and her therapy pup, ‘Dogtor’ Oreo, neither makes a good impression! Focussed Hugh does not appreciate distractions in his clinic, whilst Molly’s protective of the benefits to their patients. Yet outside work, she discovers he’s not quite so buttoned-up — and Oreo agrees! Their connection is undeniable, and her loveable Collie seems determined to bring them together. But can Molly and her dog heal Hugh’s fiercely guarded heart?

Pregnancy Surprise In Byron Bay - Emily Forbes

The bump in their reunion...

GP Molly moved to Byron Bay to start fresh, leaving behind the relationship that left her unappreciated and unfulfilled. Then she’s reunited with a blast from the past, new temporary doctor Theo. His thrilling kiss once made her believe she deserved more. Now their chemistry has reignited, and exploring the spark between them for the few weeks Theo’s in town will surely be heartache free? Until Molly gets a surprise: she’s pregnant!

Paramedic’s Fling To Forever - Sue MacKay

It started one week in Brisbane...

Paramedic Leesa’s instant attraction to Dr Nick while at a party, is overwhelming and irresistible! Five days of fun is just what the doctor ordered — and all they can offer emotionally. But fate has other ideas when Nick takes a permanent job where Leesa works. Suddenly, there’s no avoiding each other! And resuming their fling is inevitable...yet, having been burned by difficult marriages, will they have the courage to take a chance on forever?

The Bachelor’s Matchmaker - Marie Ferrarella

Sometimes love needs a little nudge from the Matchmaking Mamas.

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’?

Redeeming The Maverick - Christine Rimmer

The return of the prodigal rancher...

Hayes Parker swore he would never return to Tenacity, a town that had given him nothing but hard feelings and heartbreak. Now his father’s illness has beckoned him home to the family ranch, bringing him face to face with...her. Chrissy Hastings, the one who got away. Hayes has changed a lot since he was a hotheaded teen. But he can’t just pick up where they left off. First, he must prove he’s a man she can count on...for keeps.

Royal impulse

Desert Prince’s Stolen Bride - Kate Hewitt

Shy palace governess Olivia Taylor spends her life being overlooked. Until the night brooding Prince Zayed spirits her away! To reclaim his country, Zayed must wed his betrothed. But when it becomes clear that Olivia is the wrong bride, can they put their mistake right? And with such heated chemistry between them, do they want to…?

Married For The Prince’s Convenience - Maya Blake

Jasmine Nichols would not make a suitable princess. But after an impulsive night with Prince Reyes, she discovers she is carrying his heir! He should be planning her punishment, not their wedding. But Reyes’s cold, tactical marriage is about to be jeopardised by their explosive chemistry and the secrets he uncovers about his new bride…

Her Highness And The Bodyguard - Christine Rimmer

Marcus is the best man Rhia’s ever known, and she’s never gotten over their breakup. Then a breathless night that should have brought closure brings something else: a baby! Marcus insists that no child of his will grow up without a mother and father. But Rhia has her own requirement: her child will be raised on love, not obligation.

Could a wild Wyoming summer bring healing for the holidays?

Divorced workaholic Maddox Hale is ready to be the dad his kids deserve. But when a visit to his injured father’s ranch brings the jaded tycoon face-to-face with nurse Sarah Bravo, his plan goes awry. She’s fresh from running a free clinic in the wilds of Bolivia — too young, too independent and too beautiful by far. She’s not interested in Maddox’s alpha rules or attitude. In fact, their only commonality is their off-the-charts chemistry. Mixing business with pleasure is a terrible idea. Until Maddox and his two children worm their way into Sarah’s heart…

When Christmas Comes - Christine Rimmer

Could a wild Wyoming summer bring healing for the holidays?

Divorced workaholic Maddox Hale is ready to be the dad his kids deserve. But when a visit to his injured father’s ranch brings the jaded tycoon face-to-face with nurse Sarah Bravo, his plan goes awry. She’s fresh from running a free clinic in the wilds of Bolivia — too young, too independent and too beautiful by far. She’s not interested in Maddox’s alpha rules or attitude. In fact, their only commonality is their off-the-charts chemistry. Mixing business with pleasure is a terrible idea. Until Maddox and his two children worm their way into Sarah’s heart…

A Cowboy To Remember - Stella Bagwell

His second chance…with a woman who no longer remembered him.

Travelling rodeo entrepreneur Hunter Hollister can’t believe his eyes when he runs smack into his ex-wife—literally. But after their chance collision, he’s flummoxed when the woman he’s never forgotten can’t recall the man she left without a word four years earlier! Plagued by amnesia, ‘Anna Jones’ may not remember Hunter — but the spark igniting between them? All too familiar. With Hunter’s slow and steady help on his once-familiar ranch, Anna begins to rediscover who she really is. And as the truth about her identity beckons, she’s even starting to remember how much she loved the man she once let go…

Fa-La-La-La Faking It - Teri Wilson

It’s beginning to look a lot like kiss…er…Christmas!

Matchmaking services as a Christmas gift? No thank you! It’s bad enough that, to save her grandmother’s feelings, Adaline Bishop fibs and says she’s seeing someone. It’s worse when Jace Martin, her grade school crush turned nemesis, volunteers that he’s the someone. Now Adaline will have to fake it until Jace’s flannel-shirted, piney-scented goodness leaves town in a couple of weeks.

Jace would like to make up for his past transgressions and for his elderly uncle’s meaner-than-the-grinch behavior during Adaline’s therapy dog visits. In the spirit of peace and goodwill toward all, Jace will happily be her fake boyfriend. It’s just that what began as a lie as big as Texas is starting to feel like the magic of a Christmas wish come true.

Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels - Jennifer Wilck

Her childhood crush may be her best story yet.

Journalist Jessica Sacks’s career is on the line if she doesn’t ace this next assignment. She must interview firefighter Thomas Carville, Browerville’s celebrated hero — and her forever crush since childhood. When Jessica returns home for Hanukkah, handsome Thomas takes her breath away. And rudely shuts her down when she asks for an interview.

Thomas knows he and the man he saved are both lucky to be alive, regardless of his actions. And now Jessica is poking into his business. Thomas would rather kiss her under the mistletoe than answer her questions. But his priority is protecting his sobriety and his secret. They’re as far apart as Christmas and Hanukkah, but even their differences can’t trump the power of love.

He’s determined to crack the hard shell around her heart. She’s just as determined to enforce it. And a pregnancy challenges both! Anything can happen in the latest from New York Times bestselling author Christine Rimmer!

Piper Wallace’s unexpected one-night fling with sexy, much-younger rancher Jason Bravo is unforgettable — and not just because of their mind-blowing chemistry! The widowed librarian is now pregnant with his child. Jason agrees to keep the relationship between himself and the woman he’s secretly loved for years as strictly a co-parenting one. Still, when Piper locates her biological father through an online DNA site and plans a road trip to meet him, Jason insists on tagging along. Their connection burns hotter than ever. But can he convince Piper that unlike the unreliable men in her past, he’s playing for keeps?

True love might be patient…but how long is too long?

Ethan Bravo had been in love with Matilda Hunt since…well, since before she was Matilda Hunt, actually. Because he and Gabe Hunt had been best friends since high school. So Matty was off-limits to Ethan. Even now, after Matty has been a widow for three years, he considers her forbidden fruit. It was easy when she lived in LA, but now Matty’s moved home for good. And instead of betraying his best friend’s memory and revealing his heart, Ethan settled for being her confidant.

Except Matty is pregnant with the child from her now ex-boyfriend — a man who wants nothing to do with Matty or the baby. So Ethan is stepping up, becoming the one man Matty can trust. Sharing his true feelings now would shatter that trust. And Ethan can’t risk losing Matty — again. He can be the one man she deserves, even if keeping his secret could break his heart.

His Best Friend’s Girl - Christine Rimmer

Ethan Bravo had been in love with Matilda Hunt since…well, since before she was Matilda Hunt, actually. Because he and Gabe Hunt had been best friends since high school. So Matty was off-limits to Ethan. Even now, after Matty has been a widow for three years, he considers her forbidden fruit. It was easy when she lived in LA, but now Matty’s moved home for good. And instead of betraying his best friend’s memory and revealing his heart, Ethan settled for being her confidant.

Except Matty is pregnant with the child from her now ex-boyfriend — a man who wants nothing to do with Matty or the baby. So Ethan is stepping up, becoming the one man Matty can trust. Sharing his true feelings now would shatter that trust. And Ethan can’t risk losing Matty — again. He can be the one man she deserves, even if keeping his secret could break his heart.

The Valentine Plan - Laurie Batzel

To win his parents’ competition and space to expand his cheese shop, cheesemaker Lucas Carl must get engaged before his older brother — or pretend to. Newly divorced and very pregnant, Chrysta Ball needs a supplier for her cheese-board party business. Like Lucas, she’s too goal-focused to let feelings get in the way. Chrysta is also the only woman he’s ever met who shares his passion for cheese. Can a fake engagement survive charcuterie drama, family secrets and a Valentine’s Day deadline…or is Lucas in whey over his head?

An Alaskan Arrangement - Michelle Lindo-Rice

When cruise ship assistant manager Kaylin Sampson is passed over for a promotion, she takes a break to regroup. And when her sexy ex offers to reignite their old fling and accompany her on an Alaskan adventure, Kaylin can’t say no. Ethan Harrington knows how to get her out of her funk. Fun is the theme for the week, down to the white water rafting and their fabulous old-timey fake wedding. Except the paperwork is genuine — and now two commitmentphobes are married. The real question is, will it be for better or for worse?

Love Letters From The Trail - Tif Marcelo

Military widow Evangeline Espiritu’s world turns topsy-turvy the minute wealthy Cruz Forrester invades the peaceful hiking trail behind her bucolic Virginia bed-and-breakfast. With the privacy of her business at stake, at least she has her trail pen pal, Rolling Stone, to pour her heart out to!

After surviving cancer, Cruz is at a crossroads. And whatever he does seems to exasperate the attractive Filipina host, who’s alternately infuriating…and intriguing. His only outlet as the duo begins to spar? Writing to his captivating trail correspondent, Blue Moon — whose persona on the page starts to seem awfully familiar as Cruz’s battles with Eva soon blossom into something magical neither of them expected…

Boss’s Heir Demand - Jackie Ashenden

One illicit night…one heir to claim!

Maude Braithewaite is pregnant. But for the free-spirited groundskeeper, her independence is more alluring than any man. Even billionaire Dominic Lancaster, the boss whose addictive touch led to a lust-fueled, life-altering night. So, when he demands she move into his manor, her response is a resounding ‘no’!

Becoming a father was out of the question for notorious playboy Dominic; being abandoned by his own made sure of that. Except he will not take Maude’s refusal for an answer. He will claim his son. And he relishes the challenge of proving that to enigmatic Maude…

Royal Fiancée Required - Kali Anthony

The convenient princess bride…he inconveniently desires!

Six months ago, vivacious princess Anastacia Montroy enthralled Aston Lane at her kingdom’s society ball. Now he needs a bride to secure his billion-dollar birthright, she’s the only wife he’ll accept! With chemistry this powerful, how could she refuse?

Ana does not want a husband. Certainly not one who knew her before the accident that scarred her and stole her self-esteem. Yet a royal wedding would silence the scandal of her first failed engagement...and, alone aboard Aston’s superyacht, his on-paper proposal is rewritten with red-hot passion!

After-Hours Proposal - Trish Morey

‘What would I be expected to do?’‘Marry me.’

Infamous playboy Dominico Estefan’s mother has one dying wish: to see him wed. Who better to take as his temporary bride than buttoned-up accountant Mari Peterson? Though it’s been twenty years since their intense yet ill-fated affair, Dominico’s memories burn as fiercely as ever…

Her boss’s proposal puts Mari in an impossible situation. He left her heartbroken before, but desperate for money for her beloved sister’s care, she has no choice. She’ll say ‘I do’ — and risk that her irrepressible craving for Dominico defies every term of their convenient wedding contract…

Wilderness Hostage - Janice Kay Johnson

The manhunt for two killers who’ve taken a young boy hostage reunites park ranger Cadence Jones and sheriff’s deputy Garrett Wycoff. With the fugitives eluding the law and leaving dead bodies in their wake, the stakes couldn’t be higher. But for Cadence, it’s also personal: she’s carrying Garrett’s baby. As danger ignites, so does the passion between the ex-lovers. Can Cadence and Garrett succeed in their daring search-and-rescue mission without losing their lives?

His Best Friend’s Girl - Christine Rimmer

Ethan Bravo had been in love with Matilda Hunt since…well, since before she was Matilda Hunt, actually. Because he and Gabe Hunt had been best friends since high school. So Matty was off-limits to Ethan. Even now, after Matty has been a widow for three years, he considers her forbidden fruit. It was easy when she lived in LA, but now Matty’s moved home for good. And instead of betraying his best friend’s memory and revealing his heart, Ethan settled for being her confidant.

Except Matty is pregnant with the child from her now ex-boyfriend — a man who wants nothing to do with Matty or the baby. So Ethan is stepping up, becoming the one man Matty can trust. Sharing his true feelings now would shatter that trust. And Ethan can’t risk losing Matty — again. He can be the one man she deserves, even if keeping his secret could break his heart.

A Maverick’s Road Home - Catherine Mass

Military veteran Miles Parker never really felt like he belonged in Tenacity, and now that he’s back on the ranch, he still feels out of place. He hasn’t told anyone about the injury he sustained in the Army — the reason he was forced to retire early — because the last thing he wants is anyone’s pity. Meeting Renee Trent only complicates matters. The beautiful, sensitive dog groomer has always faced challenges of her own, managing her diabetes. But she just might be the family the cowboy has been seeking his entire life.

Keeping him at arm’s length

Marooned With The Maverick - Christine Rimmer

Willa tried not to hold a grudge, but she was sure bad boy Collin Traub didn’t even remember the kiss they’d shared so many years ago. Now they are stranded in a storm together. Scared and soaking wet, Willa finds resisting his strong arms again is proving difficult…

An Inconvenient Affair - Catherin Mann

To clear her name, events planner Hillary has agreed to go undercover as brooding billionaire Troy Donavan’s date. The stakes are high, and Hillary knows she needs to focus on the job. But Troy’s kisses are like molten sin…and being sensible in the face of such desire is simply not an option…

A Rule Worth Breaking - Maggie Cox

Jake Sorenson is an infamous playboy, but at work he never gives in to temptation — even when it takes the alluring shape of his newest client, Caitlin Ryan. Caitlin’s an irresistible force, and the ultimate test of Jake’s golden rule. Perhaps the strictest rules might just be there to be broken…

A Tycoon Too Wild To Wed - Caitlin Crews

Powerful CEO Asterion Teras has no intention to wed. Yet even he can’t ignore his beloved grandmother’s outrageous dictate to marry a woman of her choosing. Brita Martis is part of the local convent. However, Asterion is certain he can convince her to say yes! All innocent Brita craves is freedom from her grasping family. The chemistry that burns between her and Asterion at first sight thrills her. She’ll accept his proposal, but when their passion explodes, she is lost! Unless she can tame the wildest tycoon of all...

Contracted And Claimed By The Boss - Clare Connelly

Ex-child star Paige Cooper now shuns fame and works as a nanny. When Australian pearl magnate Max Stone hires her to help his troubled daughter, she jumps at the opportunity to escape halfway across the globe! Paige is shocked by her red-hot response to widower Max. She wants to let him in but revealing her past could destroy the most real relationship she’s ever had. Repressing her desire for Max is torturous and as the days count down on Paige’s contract, resistance is futile...

Rescued By The Australian GP - Emily Forbes

Following years of her ex’s abuse, trusting anyone, even herself, doesn’t come naturally to Ella. So, she barely recognises the frisson of attraction she feels for Australian GP Luke when he rescues her and her daughter from a flood. Only, she can’t stop thinking about him! Luke’s tormented by the ways he’s let others down, yet Ella can see he’s honest and kind. But is their growing bond strong enough to give her a much-deserved happily-ever-after?

Marriage Reunion With The Island Doc - Sue MacKay

At a destination wedding, nurse Alyssa is hoping for a stress-free break. But the best man is her ex-husband, island GP Leighton! Their whirlwind marriage collapsed as quickly as it began when Leighton suddenly withdrew from her. Alyssa never understood why, and now that they’re stuck together for a fortnight, she wants to find out! Will her dream holiday end in closure...or a romantic reunion?

Taking The Long Way Home - Christine Rimmer

Piper Wallace’s unexpected one-night fling with sexy, much-younger rancher Jason Bravo is unforgettable — and not just because of their mind-blowing chemistry! The widowed librarian is now pregnant with his child. Jason agrees to keep the relationship between himself and the woman he’s secretly loved for years as strictly a co-parenting one. Still, when Piper locates her biological father through an online DNA site and plans a road trip to meet him, Jason insists on tagging along. Their connection burns hotter than ever. But can he convince Piper that unlike the unreliable men in her past, he’s playing for keeps?

The Maverick’s Marriage Deal - Kaylie Newell

Rancher Shep Dalton was just eighteen when told his high school friend Rylee Parker he’d marry her — if they hadn’t found spouses by thirty. Those twelve years went by in a flash, and what started out as a joke has suddenly turned serious. Everyone in Bronco believes they’re getting married, and Shep’s dirty little secret is that he doesn’t mind at all. But being a real-life husband to sweet Rylee seems like a dream out of reach for the restless cowboy...

The Father Of Her Sons - Christine Rimmer

No last names. No promises to meet again. No way for Payton Dahl to find the man who’s the father of her twin boys. Until fate reunites them four years later. Easton Wright now wants to be part of his sons’ lives — with the woman he fell hard for during those seven days and nights of bliss. Payton doesn’t want her sons to grow up fatherless like she did, but can she risk trusting Easton when she’s been burned in the past?

It Started With A Winter Kiss - Tina Beckett

Dr Dexter Chamblisse always has a plan. He just hadn’t planned on an ER reunion with his high school sweetheart, Maura! She may work in his hospital, but Dex has tried to keep his distance. He can’t bear to be reminded of the tragic accident that tore them apart. But it’s getting harder to ignore the sparks still flying between them...could this be their second chance Christmas?

Snowbound With The Sheriff - Laurel Greer

Humiliated after being outed as a whistleblower at work, Stella Reid returns home to Sutter Creek. She’s been gone long enough and is determined to mend fences...and immediately comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart: Sheriff Ryan Rafferty. Reluctant to trust again, Stella learns that Ryan’s no longer a careless bad boy when a blizzard traps them together. But as she opens herself up bit by bit, can Stella find the happily-ever-after she was denied years ago — in his arms?

Never Too Late - Brenda Jackson

Headed for divorce, Sienna Bradford pays one last visit to the picturesque vacation cabin she once shared with her husband, Dane Bradford. What she didn’t expect was to see him there too, and he looks as good as ever! When a sudden snowstorm traps them in the cabin, they are finally forced to face one other — and the spark that still sizzles between them! When the snow ends, can Sienna and Dane find the way back to each other or will the problems of their past keep them apart?