Brenda Harlen

It’s a mystery why cowboy Jesse Crawford is marrying Hollywood lawyer Maggie – they couldn’t be more different! But when Maggie reveals a brand-new baby bump, it looks like Jesse might find a bride a

The celebrity cowboy is back. . . with a pint-size surprise! Kenzie Atkins was a lovestruck teenager when Spencer Channing left town. But the biggest news isnt the rodeo champions homecoming-its the little girl who calls him daddy. Could he finally be ready to ride off into the sunset with Kenzie for the ultimate happy-ever-after?

The start of a new chapter? Widowed single dad Braden Garrett is looking for a mother for his adopted daughter, Saige, and librarian Cassie MacKinnon is the perfect candidate! But Cassie wants more than just a family and Brads not sure hell ever be the man able to give it to her.

LASSOING SANTA! Rust Creek Ramblings With Christmas right around the corner, grumpy cowboy Bailey Stockton is getting grumpier by the minute, even though hes wearing a Santa suit. We here at the Gazette think adorable veterinary technician Serena Langley could be the one to rescue Bailey from his holiday funk. Trouble is, theyve each got more baggage than Kris Kringle lugs on his sleigh. So deck the halls, dear readers, and see if Santa can deliver a happy ending!

"You dont know mebut will you marry me?" It strikes him like a lightning bolt when he lays eyes on Jordyn Garrett. Just like his grandma always says, Youll know her when you see her. Now restaurateur Marco Palermo knows hes just met his wifeif only shell date him! Jordyns heard every lineand deflected them all. Shes walked through heartbreak and come out stronger, albeit lonelier. Shell never love again. But the scrumptious Italian with the melted-chocolate eyes is nothing if not persistent. And sexy. So sexy. Just her luck to find the only man in the world who wants marriage and a family. Things Jordyn cant give. But can he convince her that hes everything shes ever wantedforever?

Ryder to the Rescue! On location for his home improvement show, "Americas Hottest Handyman" Ryder Wallace has his hands full with the stations contest winner. Lauryn Schulte is a single mom with a falling-down house, a failing business and two kids under fourexactly the kind of woman that has this playboy running for this hills . . . but not this time. Not when her little girl has him playing tea party, building castles and cuddling her baby brother. And Lauryn? She torments his libido in ways that should be outlawed. Ryder doesnt do relationships with stringsbut Lauryn has him tied up in knots. Hes got to cut and run. So why does he keep getting tangled up in the most outrageous idea of allbecoming a husband and a daddy?

Finding Mrs Right Hiring Samara Kenzo was one of the best business moves Steven Warren ever made. But marriage was not on the single fathers agenda. Even if Samara was quickly turning his mind from business to pleasure Working for Steven was just the fresh start Samara needed. A romance with her sexy boss wasnt part of the deal until a date led to an amazing kiss! Samara suddenly found she was falling for the wary widower and his irresistible kids

Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot? Sighting confirmed! That handsome, brooding cowboy about town is Luke StocktonRust Creek Fallss long-lost son. Its been over a decade since his parents tragic deathand Lukes sudden departure. Our guess is hes here to reconnect with his estranged siblings. Why, then, is Luke spending so much time at Daisys Donut Shop? The coffees great but Perhaps beautiful baker Eva Armstrong has him in her thrall! Careful, Eva, youve had enough heartbreak. Despite the sizzling kisses, Luke isnt the marrying kind. Still, we encourage a little mistletoe mischiefafter all, Christmas is the season of love. Perhaps Luke and Eva will "ring" in the New Year together. Get it? All we want for Christmas is a happily-ever-after!

Como era possível que a tentação vivesse na casa ao lado?Habituada a viver na cidade, a bonita Zoe Kozlowski voltou para Pinehurst para recuperar do seu divórcio e da aterradora luta contra o cancro

Acostumbrada a vivir en la gran ciudad, la bella Zoe Kozlowski acudió a Pinehurst a recuperarse de su separación matrimonial y de la aterradora lucha contra el cáncer de mama. La apasionada fotógrafa se lanzo enseguida a llevar a cabo un ambicioso proyecto: convertir su casa en un pequeño hotel. Afortunadamente, el mejor arquitecto del pueblo, que ademas era el soltero mas codiciado, resulto ser su vecino, Mason Sullivan. El interes de Mason por las obras de la casa no tardo en convertirse en una autentica pasion no solo profesional. Pero por muy encantadora que fuese Zoe, tambien suponia un doloroso recuerdo de su infancia y Mason habia prometido que no volveria a correr el riesgo de perder a alguien a quien quisiese.

The right man can foil even the best-laid plans A temporary job in the DAs office in Haven, Nevada, is just what surrogate mum Sierra Hart thinks she needs. Shell pass her pregnancy in peace, then return home with her brother and his wifes baby and be the best aunt. But Sierra doesnt plan on Deacon Parrishthe opposing lawyer on her first big trial. Smooth talker. Shameless flirt. Only problem is, she doesnt know how to resist him.

Home for Christmasand for good? After discovering he was adopted, Sullivan also finds out he has a twin! Eager to uncover the truth about his past, Sullivan arrives in Bronco and is drawn to Sadie, who has her own connections to his family. Sadie is afraid to trust a man who wont let down his guardor stick around. Yet, as Christmas approaches, the gift of an unexpected happy-ever-after seems possible!

A Yuletide proposalWith Christmas magic Haylee Gilmore always made practical decisionsexcept for one unforgettable night with Trevor Blake! Now shes expecting his baby, and he wants to do the right thing. But Haylee refuses to marry for dutyshe wants his heart. Maybe, if Trevor can let go of his past, hell find Haylee willing to accept his Yuletide proposal after all . . .

A Christmas gift he never expected! Wilder Crawford never expected to find a baby on his doorstep!His baby? Maybe -and he intends to find out! But first he must prove to the babys aunt, Beth Ames, he is daddy material. But inviting Beth to stay he might just find something else a family?

One outrageous proposal. Rancher Adams hands are full caring for his three adorable sons. When his custody is challenged, remarriage becomes this divorced dads best solution. School teacher Olivia dreams of becoming a mother, and a proposal from her secret love suddenly makes that fantasy a reality! But Adam is clear, despite his unexpected attraction, this is a match made by convenience. But will Adam trust in love again?

This could be the merger of a lifetime! The holidays are over, but Allison Caldwell cant stop thinking about the kiss she shared with Nathan Garrett under the mistletoe. The dazzlingly attractive playboy shes secretly crushed on for years isnt just off limits because hes out of her league. The heir apparent to the Garrett furniture empire is about to be crowned CFOand the single mothers new boss! One night changed everything for Nathan. And now his executive assistant is strictly hands-off despite their intense physical attraction. Besides, Allison has a son, and Nathans no family man. Then why is Nathans head suddenly filled with fantasies of being a father? Perhaps this once-happy bachelor wont be single for long . . .

RUST CREEK RAMBLINGS Theres no place like home for the holidays. But Trey Stricklands house is about to become a bit more crowded than he anticipated. Merry Christmas, Baby Daddy! The sexy Thunder Canyon rancher has no idea he will soon be a father. But just who is carrying Treys baby? Dear readers, the answer may shock you! Lets just say that it is someone well known to this reporter. Our mystery mama cant figure out how to tell Trey she is in a family way after their one night together. What will happen when the truth comes out? Will her cowboy crush race off for parts unknown, or will he deliver the perfect Christmas proposal in a tiny velvet box?

Una batalla perdidaJudy DuarteCaitlin Rogers era madre soltera y, como tal, sólo le preocupaba una cosa: el bienestar de su hija Emily. Por eso cuando vio amenazada la custodia de la pequeña, se preparo para luchar con uñas y dientes y hacer todo lo que fuese necesario para que nadie le quitase a su niña. Pero no contaba con la intervencion de su vecino de al ladoBrett Tanner no queria complicaciones, pero ni siquiera su porte militar podia ocultar lo que sentia por Caitlin y por Emily, la pequeña que tanto le recordaba al niño que habia tenido que abandonar tiempo atrasBajo la lunaBrenda HarlenHacia años que Jessica Harding se habia entregado a Nick Armstrongy habia perdido el corazon entre tanta pasion. Ahora, convertida en abogada de exito, Jessica volvia a su pequeña ciudad a ayudar a una amiga que la necesitaba. Pero, a pesar de sus propositos, volvio a caer rendida ante la intensa mirada de Nick, y se dejo llevar por unos besos que la transportaban al pasadoadonde habia prometido no volver jamas.Nick Armstrong sabia que Jessica era la mujer que habia estado esperando. Y, al sentir como su cuerpo temblaba con solo rozarlo, se apoderaron de el los recuerdos y las esperanzasUna b...

The mommy project Dear Diary, Today I met my new mommy! Well, I wish Rachel would be my new mommy. See, I love my daddy a lot, but ever since my real mommy died I think hes been very lonely. Rachel is so pretty, and she has the coolest jobshe owns the flower shop in town! She promised to show me how to make a bouquet! My best friend, Kristy, says Daddy should take Rachel out on dates, and then they hafta kiss, and then they can get married. Diary, I wish Rachel would like my daddy and me as much as I like her. Maybe if she did, she would want to be my mommy and join our family. Maybe if I close my eyes and wish hard, it will come true.

ONE KISSFor twelve years Tristyn Garrett ignored the near-kiss with family friend and current boss Josh Slateruntil the confirmed bachelor shows up with three adorable little girls in his arms. Making him simply irresistible TWO MONTHSBut resist she must, especially when shes trapped for the summer in an RV on the car racing circuit with the girls and the one man she cant aloow herself to have. Because he broke her heart onceshe wont allow him to do it again! THREE KIDSCaring for his nieces on the road, Josh needs Tristyn. But the kiss that got away looms large in the small spacetill Josh devises a plan: Kiss her and get it out of his system. With three little chaperones, what can possibly happen?