She kissed him, deeply and slowly, taking his breath away and causing his heart to pound.
In one smooth movement, he turned them over and gazed down into her surprised eyes, before capturing her lips again.He hadn’t planned this.He didn’t know how far it would go.But he wasn’t going to stop now.
City attorney Garrett Miles is a man who is happy with his life. He’s effective, well liked and enjoys his moments with the gorgeous waitress Libby at the local tavern. Suddenly finding out he’s a father, and that the little girl is coming to live with him throws a bit of a spanner in the works. Turning to Libby Carter for guidance could be the ideal solution, but there are some things the single mother isn’t sharing.
Libby fled with her son to escape her abusive ex. She’s hoping the close-knit Oklahoma small town will be the place where she can finally stop running. Especially now that Garrett’s in her life. But Garrett is a lawyer, and if he discovers she violated her custody agreement and crossed state lines, he’ll have to turn her in.
After one man nearly destroyed her, can she trust another with her son’s life?
Desperately Seeking A Sitter… Who knew hiring a nanny could get so complicated? Rancher Luke Walker has been caring for his two-year-old son singlehandedly ever since his wife walked out, and he sure could use some help. But when he thought to find a nanny, he didn’t have someone like gorgeous Hayley Brooks in mind. And he certainly didn’t expect her to move into the ranch house!Hayley is working toward being a Physician Assistant and needs to save money for her classes—and to save on rent by boarding with her employer. She’s delighted that little Braydon warms to her quickly, but is wary of her growing feelings for Luke. It’s a struggle keeping things professional… falling in love with her boss was not part of the job description!
Recently divorced Becca Tyler is at the end of her rope.Her rental home has been sold to a mysterious new owner, and she and her three children have nowhere to turn. Until Nick Morelli comes back to town. Becca had stomped all over Nick's heart once–for all the wrong reasons. Now the boy from the wrong side of the tracks is a successful builder, while the high school golden girl is a single mom just scraping by.To their surprise, Becca and Nick soon discover the spark of their first love still burns as bright as the Christmastime stars. But Nick is keeping an important secret from Becca. Could it ruin the sweethearts' reunion before it even begins?
Tanner O'Brien had always kept his focus on two things: rodeo and caring for his nephew. So why was he distracted by one big-city gal who was in town for only a month? Jules Vandeveer was the opposite of everything Tanner was attracted to in a woman–but even her negative attitude toward bronc riders didn't make her any less appealing.Something hidden beneath her kindness to his young nephew made him want to help ease her pain–if only she'd let him. Penetrating Jules's tough exterior and winning her heart would require lots of getting-to-know-you time. And Tanner knew just the cowboy for the job….
One big secret…Broke and desperate, barrel racer Erin Walker returns home after years on the circuit, but the only job available is working for the man who broke her heart and left her pregnant and alone. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t wonder about the son they had: whether he’s happy with his adoptive parents or what her life would have been like if they’d stayed together.Jake Canfield just wants to get close to Erin again and rekindle what they once had. But everything hinges on the sudden appearance of the one person who could bring them closer together!
A SHERIFF, A SNOWSTORM AND SUSPICIOUS EX-IN-LAWS WERE HOT ON RACHEL'S HEELS….So the single mom desperately needed sanctuary for her six-year-old son–and all her secrets. Luck led her to a remote ranch– but a blizzard stranded her with brooding, black-clad cowboy Lucas Callahan. Rugged and masculine Lucas seemed downright resentful of soft, vulnerable Rachel and hero-worshiping little Cody. Still, something tugged at Lucas, for he offered them protection–and even a marriage of convenience–to keep their pursuers at bay.Out of options and already falling in love, did Rachel dare dream that the grudging, generous rancher who'd given her refuge– and his name–might one day offer her his hard, hungry heart?
Hank Davis had spent his whole life going from place to place, never putting down roots. So he knew the move to Kansas City was only temporary.Then he met image consultant Lizzie Edwards. In two short weeks she was able to transform his rugged blue-collar appearance into manager material. Still, it was her charming personality and farm-fresh looks, not to mention her precocious four-year-old daughter, that truly captured his heart. Problem was, promising Lizzie a future wasn't something this live-for-the-moment man knew how to do. But when an incredible gift left him with an unexpected legacy, would Hank allow this little family into his life, and finally find a place to call home…?
JUST ONE KISS…Cowboys! Ellie Warren had met enough arrogant men on the rodeo circuit to last her ten lifetimes. She had plans–and they didn't include a hard-bodied, blue-eyed distraction named Chace Brannigan. But with just one kiss from the bronc-riding champion, Ellie knew her lonely heart threatened her neatly laid plans….As Ellie slipped from his protective embrace, Chace had an overwhelming feeling of needs aching to be fulfilled. But he had promises to keep, and a woman had no place in them. Yet something about Ellie's solitary goals made him long for things unspoken. Perhaps together they could design a saddle made for two…?
Bull riding–and all the danger that comes with it–is in Dusty McPherson's blood.When an injury knocks him out of the rodeo and back home to Desperation, Oklahoma, all he can focus on is riding again. Until he's welcomed by a gorgeous redhead aiming a shotgun at him. To Kate Clayborne's surprise, the handsome trespasser is not only a farmhand hired to help maintain the Clayborne farm, he'd been her high school crush.Used to living on her own terms and without the help of a man, Kate is reluctant to work with Dusty. Being so close to him now means trusting him, relying on him…and dealing with the attraction between them. Can she trust her heart to an adventure-seeking bull rider whose life is full of risks?