THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEARWith three kids to care for and two jobs to make ends meet, the last thing on Angela Schumacher' s mind was a relationship. And then Santa delivered the perfect man to her door….Football coach David Moore agreed to be a « big brother» to Angela' s troubled older son, but he didn' t anticipate falling hard for the boy' s beautiful mom. As the holidays approached and their romance heated up, David knew Angela was torn between family duty and heart' s desire–but was he willing to wait for her to make up her mind? After all, love was waiting under the tree, if only Angela could reach out and grab it!Talk of the NeighborhoodWelcome to Danbury Way, where nothing is as it seems…
THE REBIRTH OF ROMANCE…When former hostage negotiator Jake Galeno returned to Santa Fe, he never expected to wind up on Tori Phillips's doorstep. Now a successful art dealer, Tori was as desirable as Jake remembered–and the chemistry they shared was combustible.Rugged and handsome, Jake took Tori's breath away, just as he'd done at her senior prom. But Tori was about to adopt a baby boy and become a single mom. She had no room for another male in her life, especially not with the baggage Jake was carrying. Or did she?
A second shot at love!Two years ago, Sara helped to heal Jase Cramer’s injured body. Now, with their home destroyed in a fire, she and her daughter are the ones in need. Jase’s offer to stay at his vineyard is help the widowed physical therapist can’t refuse, but can she resist the sparks flaring between them? Jase never forgot Sara’s tender care – or the attraction that couldn’t go anywhere. Now she’s back, awakening feelings that bring back memories of heartache.With the help of Sara’s little girl and the volunteer group that’s transforming their California community, Jase might have found the family he’s always wanted!
Coming home for keeps?After losing his wife in a tragic accident, successful businessman Dawson Barrett was determined to help his son Luke, who was dealing with his pain by acting out at school and at home. Luckily, the devoted dad knew just who to call… As talented as she was beautiful, music therapist Mikala Conti could work miracles.To her, the real miracle was that Dawson – the boy who’d once stirred her teenaged heart, then vanished – was back in town. Still, Mikala wasn’t sure Dawson was ready to move on. And she certainly didn’t believe that one reckless moment of passion could change their lives forever.But it might just be the way to heal three troubled souls searching for a second chance at a forever family!
Rugged, hardworking Sheriff Tucker Malone is as upright as the weather vane on Gertie Anderson's roof! So who better to shelter sweet, virginal Emma–the amnesiac who surfaced in Storkville without a nickel or last name–while he investigates her past? Still, the broad-shouldered lawman seems mighty distracted since Emma started spending nights.And he gets downright testy when other males come near Emma and the angelic abandoned twins she's taken under her wing. For a man who's sworn off women and family, Tucker sure is protective of his little brood. And we townsfolk suspect the sheriff hasn't a clue…that Emma and her charges have stolen his heart!
FAMILY BONDS AND MESSAGES OF LOVEWhile Red Rock, Texas–beloved hometown of the celebrated Fortune family–prepares for its annual Spring Fling dance, three compelling couples discover the joy and passion of falling in love…Despite their long-standing feud and the town's annoying matchmaking efforts, rival business associates can't keep their hands off each other in SECRET KISSES by Ann MajorAfter surviving a robbery, a bank teller realizes that love is all that matters and confesses her secret desire for a courageous cop in HIDDEN HEARTS by Christine RimmerMarried for several years, a husband and wife who've drifted apart find the magic of spring breathing new life into their troubled relationship in DREAM MARRIAGE by Karen Rose Smith
Peter Clark would never describe himself as a jaw-dropping catch–despite being one of San Antonio's most respected neurosurgeons. So why is beautiful New York neurologist Violet Fortune looking at him as if she would like to show him her bedside manner? Not that he minds…it's been a long time since he's met a woman who could ever hope to compete with his work.Being with Peter helps workaholic Violet ditch her self-doubt and discover what it feels like to be in the arms of a man who understands the depths of her commitment to medicine. But while that dedication helps heal, it also has the power to force Violet and Peter apart. And suddenly Violet must decide if Texas is truly her home.
Once Upon a Pregnancy ER nurse Simone Garner is pregnant and rumours are flying around Walnut River General that dreamy paramedic Mike O’Rourke is the father! But is marriage on Mike’s radar? One has to wonder if Simone would stand a chance with Mike if she wasn’t pregnant with his child. Or does he know something we don’t?Her Mr Right?Neil Kane was investigating charges of insurance fraud. What he didn’t expect was an attraction for sexy social worker Isobel Suarez. So, when Isobel is accused of wrongdoing, Neil has to decide which is more important: his job…or the woman who’s stolen his heart. A Merger…or Marriage?To snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder has to close the Walnut River takeover deal. When her opponent in the boardroom turns out to be lawyer Richard Green, the man whose kiss years ago had compelled Anna to run far away from home, she wonders if her return is actually a second chance in disguise…
The Texas Billionaire’s Bride Crystal Green Zane Foley was the eldest son of a legendary Texas dynasty – and a struggling single father! Zane needed a nanny for his little girl and Melanie Grandy seemed perfect. But Melanie came with a secret. Could Zane forgive the past for a future. . . with her?The Texas Bodyguard’s Proposal Karen Rose Smith Supermodel Gabriella McCord’s bodyguard was making her heart beat faster! But Rafe Balthazar didn’t mix business and pleasure, especially with paparazzi tracking their every move. What would it take for him to let down his guard and let Gabby into his heart?
IT WAS THE CALL DYLAN MALLOY NEVER WANTED TO RECEIVEHe' d lost the only family he' d ever known. His sister and brother-in-law were dead–and their premature baby was fighting for his life in a Wyoming hospital.The globetrotting photographer lost no time rushing to the preemie' s side. But much to Dylan' s surprise, he was not Timmy' s rightful guardian. Why didn' t his beloved baby sister leave him custody of the baby…instead of appointing her friend Shaye Bartholomew?Shaye loved Timmy, that much was clear. But Dylan wasn' t ready to give up custody without a fight…or to deny his chemistry with the one woman who stood in his way.