LINDA WARREN

Caitlyn Belle will die before shell let Judd Calhoun take her Texas ranch! Her arrogant and wealthy neighbor has been waiting to get back at her for jilting him years ago. But she wasnt about to be roped and steered into wedlockeven if her feelings for Judd went far beyond a business arrangement between their two families. Judd will never forgive Cait for walking out on him. Now that her late fathers gambling debts have her backed into a corner, Judds ready to take his sweet revenge. But first he has to forget the yearning in Caits forget-me-not blue eyes. Just when Judd thinks hes over her, trust the fearless, stubborn woman to tempt him once again.

A Secret Shared Falcon Rebel has been a single dad ever since his ex walked out seventeen years ago. Now Leahs back to see their daughter, Eden just once, she says. Shes made another life and wants them all to move on. But Falcons suspicious. Why wont Leah keep the door open between them, if only for Edens sake? Leah wont burden her family with the truth. But coming home has reignited the incredible bond she and Falcon once shared. And soon Leah is facing an impossible choice: share her devastating secret, or walk away and leave her heart behind.

Heart of a Hero Big-city art instructor Rachel Hollister isnt back home in Texas for more than a few hours before shes lost in the woods surrounding Rebel Ranch. But, when a ruggedly handsome cowboy manages to save her life twice in the same day, it seems Rachels bad luck has taken a turn for the better! Rancher Egan Rebel cant refuse someone in need, even the daughter of an enemy. It was Rachels father who unjustly sentenced Egan to prison years ago, but Egans drawn to beautiful, creative Rachel. Hes saved her life now she might just become his future!

Will an abandoned child bring them together? Or tear them apart? Cowboy Jericho Johnson lives a good life working on the Rebel familys Texas ranch. All hes missing is a wonderful woman like Anamarie Wiznowski. But Ricos troubled past and Anas disapproving family conspire against them. When Rico is named guardian to a four-year-old boy, he asks Ana for help. And suddenly, hes falling faster than Christmas snowfor Ana, sweet little Dusty and life as a family man!

A smart person knows when to accept her lot in life. So Madison Belle has resigned herself to a solo existence running her familys ranch. Thats before she finds a young girl and her baby brother hiding out in her barnand before she meets their tough but tender father. As the only law in High Cotton, Texas, Walker is struggling to juggle his job with single parenthood. But his kids need a mother, and Maddie has a way of making them all feel like a family again. The beautiful rancher is even starting to make Walker believe in miracles. Until his ex-wife shows up, claiming to be carrying his child

A Harts Greatest Gift Marine Staff Sergeant Tomas Tuf Hart is beginning to understand why they say you can never go home again. Still grappling with the mental scars of battle, Tufs just learned that Thunder Ranch is in trouble. Now, the Harts are banking everything on their stallion, Midnight, winning the National Finals Rodeo. The only easy part of Tufs homecoming was falling for his high school crush all over again. Cheyenne Sundell has always been drawn to Tuf. But as a single mom of twin daughters, shes wary of getting involved, especially with another military man. Cheyennes disastrous marriage taught her that war changed men, and not always for the better. Tuf and Cheyenne have been through hell and back. But with a little hope and a lot of holiday spirit, they just might find a way to heal themselvesand each other.

Skylar, the youngest Belle daughter, is known as the rebellious sister. But her days of sowing wild oats are overnow her lifes about running the family ranch and keeping her four-year-old daughter safe. And Skylar doesnt feel very safe around Cooper Yates, High Fives foremanand a former criminal. Cooper cant shake his reputation as an outlaw. Being framed for a crime he didnt commit is one thing. A stubborn boss lady making him feel he doesnt belong on the ranchthe only home hes known in yearsis another. But when danger threatens her child, Cooper has a chance to show Skylar what really separates the good guys from the bad.

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THE COWBOYS LAST RIDE Once he gets over the shock of finding out hes a father, Phoenix Rebel is ready to do right by his toddler son. The gorgeous barrel racer he runs into on the circuit could add a much-needed womans touch. Theres just one problem. Shes a McCraya Rebels worst enemy. Rosemary could gaze into Phoenixs warm brown eyes forever. And helping the sexy bull rider and his adorable two-year-old has ignited a fierce yearning in Rosie. Somehow she and Phoenix have to find a way to create their own familyeven if it means leaving everyone else they love behind

After answering a call asking for backup, Texas Ranger Jeremiah Tuck Tucker discovers an abandoned child at the crime scene. Little Brady has been neglected and it turns out he has no living family. Tuck is determined to give the two-year-old boy a home, and starts the process of adoption. Hes furious when he learns Grace Whitten, a lawyer and family friend, is representing a couple who also want Brady. She and Tuck have never gotten along, and now shes questioning his abilities as a parent. But once he finds out Graces true intentions for the child, he begins to see beyond the lawyer, to the woman. And to the potential wife and mother

Regret. Assistant District Attorney Myra Delgado knows all about it. Shes spent seven years regretting a foolish betrayal of her ex, Levi Coyote. But now Myra needs Levi, a private investigator, and the stakes are bigger than their historya baby has been kidnapped. And only Myra is brave enoughor crazy enoughto go after a Mexican drug lord and attempt a rescue. Levi might not be able to forgive her, but he cant let Myra face the danger alone. As they work to save an innocent child, he learns a shocking truth about their shared past. If they make it through this, he and Myra just might get a second chance at not only love, but family.

Callie Lambert flees New York with her three young siblings for the small Texas town where she was born, waiting for the day their abusive stepfather is put in jail and its safe to return to the city. The four of them quickly become attached to Homestead and its people especially Sheriff Wade Montgomery, a man who knows what its like to lose everything. But what will happen when he finds out Callies secret? Will he turn her in, or help her at the risk of losing his badge? No matter what the future brings, shes made a promise to bring the kids back homebut what if theyre already there?

Camila Walker has spent years overcoming rumors and gossip to build a better life for herself and her twelve-year-old daughter, Jilly. Then Tripp Daniels, rodeo star, returns home demanding answers about Camilas relationship with his brother and, more particularly, about Jillys paternity. Tripp has always known but never acknowledged that he loves Camila. But all those years ago she belonged to his brother, and his family loyalty came first. Now he has a chance to put things right, for Jilly, for Camila and for him. But Camila cant let herself love the handsome cowboy, not until she tells him her secret.

For single mother Abby Bauman, a failed marriage and a troublesome ex are proof of love gone wrong. But once shes caught up in danger and savedtwiceby take-charge detective Ethan James, she considers whether falling for a true-blue hero is worth the risk. Even now, after the rescue, he seems bent on continuing to protect her and her daughter. Why? Theres more to Ethans determination to stay close than hes telling her. But when he sets out to prove shes more than just a means to solve a case, taking a second chance on trust, and love, might be the best choice Abbys ever made.

Cari Michaels has known for a long time that Reed Preston is the only man for her. Until her bossthe dynamic CEO of a family-owned department store chainannounces his engagementto another woman. Its just the reality check Cari needs to get over Reed. But when a plane crash strands her in the west Texas desert with the man she loves, she cant hide her feelings. And now they have only each other to depend on for their survival.

Eight years ago Marisa Preston fell in love, but her plans to marry rodeo star Colter Kincaid were thwarted by her controlling parents. Now, unexpectedly, shes found Colter again and his adorable seven-year-old daughter, Ellie. More than anything in the world, Ellie wants a mommy. And more than anything, Marisa wants a child. But shes been keeping a secret about the past, a secret she has to tell Colter. She goes to see him at his ranch, and it isnt long before she falls in love all over again. With Colter and with Ellie.

Asking for a favor from a woman scorned isnt Cisco "Kid" Hardins smartest move. But he needs Lucinda "Lucky" Littlefields land for his oil company. Surely enough time has passed since he left herand his promisesbehind? Apparently not, because Lucky still holds a lot of resentment. Then Kid learns of the baby Lucky losttheir babyand hes determined to right his wrongs. He needs to prove hes a man worthy of her love and trust. And he plans to do it by transforming his sins of the past into the most glorious holiday season she has ever seen.

Caleb McCain, Texas Ranger, will always be a son of Texas loyal to the badge, always working above and beyond the call of duty. Which means taking care of Belle Doe, a woman rescued from a horrible fate and left without any memories. But Belle is starting to remember. As Belle disappears, Josie Marie Beckett emerges, and Caleb knows he must back away to allow Josie to complete her healing. As they get closer to finding the person who tried to kill her, she recalls more of her past including her fiance. Loyalty to his job means he must let her go. Loyalty to his heart means he wants to keep her close.