The Rancher's Baby Surprise/The Cowboy's Unexpected Baby

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Kat Brookes is an award-winning author and past Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist. She pens stories of love, laughter and faith for both adult and young adult readers.  She is married to her childhood sweetheart and has been blessed with two beautiful daughters.  Kat is represented by Michelle Grajkowski with 3 Seas Literary Agency. Email: katbrookes@comcast.net .  Website: www.katbrookes.com.  Facebook: Kat Brookes.

 

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It takes courage to find your way home...

A crisis brought her back home.
Can forgiveness give them a future?

To hide a precious secret, Lila Gleeson fled her hometown and the man she loved. But when she returns to help her ailing foster mother, she can't avoid Mason Landers, the spark they still share - or his instant bond with the son he never knew existed. Now she might have a second chance at a family with Mason...if they can find faith and forgive.

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New hope for the holidays

The Soldier’s Holiday Vow - Jillian Hart

Trapped in a mine shaft with a little girl, September Stevens prays for someone to save them. When help arrives in the form of army ranger Mark Hawkins, the best friend of her late fiancé, they both feel God’s hand at work. As they let the spirit of the holidays into their hearts, feelings of new love start to take hold. But September is afraid to risk her heart again…

His Holiday Matchmaker - Kat Brookes

Nathan Cooper’s daughter wants only one thing for Christmas — a new mummy. Nathan doesn’t want to risk more heartache for either of them, yet when interior designer Alyssa McCall comes to town, both he and Katie are charmed. Though Alyssa and Nathan form a connection, Alyssa worries that she can’t be the mother Katie deserves. But Katie and her handsome dad are determined to prove her wrong.

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Becoming a daddy to the daughter he never knew…

A Bent Creek Blessings romance

Tucker Wade's life changes forever the moment Autumn Myers knocks at his door. Not only is Autumn the identical twin of his recently deceased wife, but she's brought someone with her – the adorable five–year–old daughter Tucker didn't know existed. Now this cowboy's determined to prove himself as a daddy and keep his daughter…even if it means hurting the woman he's falling for.

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His body is injured…but it’s his heart that needs healing.

Jake Landers is home from his mission trip — with baggage, including a broken leg and a truckload of guilt. The last person he expected to ease his load is Addy Mitchell, whose secrets shattered their former friendship. Now Jake must decide if he’ll cling to anger or find room for forgiveness — and even love — before Addy walks out of his life for good.

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A cowboy to her rescue...

Since losing his childhood sweetheart, cowboy Garrett Wade has avoided emotional entanglements. But when he comes across pregnant Hannah Sanders stuck in a flash flood – and in labour – it's Garrett to the rescue. He becomes fiercely protective of the single mum and her son. Inviting her to stay at his family ranch seems natural, but can Garrett release the heartache of his past?

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Her little family needs healing...could he be the answer to her Christmas wish?

Home for the holidays, widow Lainie Michaels never would have thought to ask old love Jackson Wade to help her troubled child. But when her still-grieving son forms a bond with the handsome rancher, ignoring Jackson goes from challenging to impossible. Jackson let his first love go once before, but this Christmas, he’ll hold on to Lainie with all his heart.

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Mills & Boon Love Inspired — Heartfelt stories that show that faith, forgiveness and hope have the power to lift spirits and change lives.

The Rancher’s Baby Surprise - Kat Brookes

Since losing his childhood sweetheart, cowboy Garrett Wade has avoided emotional entanglements. But when he comes across pregnant Hannah Sanders stuck in a flash flood — and in labour — it’s Garrett to the rescue. He becomes fiercely protective of the single mum and her son. Inviting her to stay at his family ranch seems natural, but can Garrett release the heartache of his past?

The Cowboy’s Unexpected Baby - Stephanie Dees

Rancher and lawyer Garrett Cole wants a family — eventually. Until he finds a sweet newborn abandoned on his doorstep. If it weren’t for Abby Scott, the social worker temporarily working in his office, he’d be lost. But when their attraction grows deeper, can this cowboy dad risk his heart on a woman who might not be in town for good?

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Nathan Cooper's daughter wants only one thing for Christmas–a new mommy. Caring for six–year–old Katie is the widowed builder's priority, and he doesn't want to risk more heartache for either of them. Yet when interior designer Alyssa McCall comes to town on a temporary assignment, both he and Katie are charmed. Working together to finish the new recreation center, Alyssa and Nathan form a connection, though Alyssa worries that she can't be the mother Katie deserves. But with one little girl–and her handsome daddy–determined to prove her wrong, this could be a Christmas to remember.

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Hope Dillan thought she'd left the town of Braxton behind her – right along with the man she abandoned. But when her father falls ill, Hope anxiously flies home and finds former love Logan Cooper right where she left him.

Being around Logan again feels like old times. The spark between them remains, but so does the secret that forced Hope to end things – one she knows will always keep them apart. When her father's condition worsens, Hope feels the weight of everything she might lose. But how can she come clean to Logan without closing the door on their happily–ever–after again?

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Restoring Romance 

Seeking a fresh start, single mum Audra Marshall uproots her family to a home she's purchased sight unseen. But she hadn't counted on the house needing major repairs. Enter handsome neighbour Carter Cooper. Fixing houses is Carter's job, but it turns into more than business when Audra allows him to help her rebuild her home. Carter's soon falling for the sweet mum and her delightful kids. But Carter's always been hesitant of opening his heart to love. As the cautious duo work together to transform her home, will they also find a love to last a lifetime?

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Bundle of Joy - Annie Jones

Jackson Stroud plans to blow through Texas ranch country and never look back. But when the former Dallas detective discovers an abandoned newborn, Jax knows he came to this town for a reason. Shelby Grace Lockhart is just as determined to learn why someone left a baby on her doorstep. And as the pair work together, Jax starts to believe he’s finally found a place to belong…

The Cowboy’s Little Girl - Kat Brookes

Tucker Wade’s life changes forever the moment Autumn Myers knocks on his door. Not only is Autumn the identical twin of his recently deceased wife, but she’s brought someone with her — the adorable five-year-old daughter Tucker didn’t know existed. Now this cowboy’s determined to prove himself as a daddy and keep his daughter…even if it means hurting the woman he’s falling for.

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