Dreaming of a perfect Christmas The Lawman's Yuletide Baby by Ruth Logan Herne Widow Corinne Gallagher’s plans for a peaceful Christmas with her kids go astray when longtime crush Gabe Cutler moves in next door. As if having the handsome state trooper within snowball-throwing distance isn’t distracting enough, Gabe suddenly has custody of an orphaned baby and is in need of Corinne’s help! She agrees, but her heart draws a line—she can’t fall for another lawman! The Deputy's Holiday Family by Mindy Obenhaus Lacie Collier wants to give her niece, Kenzie, the best Christmas! But that won’t be easy while spending the holidays with Lacie’s Christmas-averse mother. Sheriff’s deputy Matt Stephens is surprised to see Lacie back in Ouray. He’s always regretted that their friendship became strained after he started dating her sister in high school. But he's more than shocked when he sees Kenzie, whose resemblance to Matt is undeniable… USA TODAY Bestselling Author Ruth Logan Herne 2 Uplifting Stories The Lawman's Yuletide Baby and The Deputy's Holiday Family

All they want for Christmas is a second chance. . . . Can they find it in each other? No one in Kirkwood Lake seems willing to forget, or forgive, Rainey McKinney’s troubled past. But Rainey can’t afford to let that bother her. Her top priority is rebuilding her life and being a good mom to her twin daughters. Even handsome deputy sheriff Luke Campbell can’t distract her, tempting as he is . . . She’s determined to keep her distance, but as his son and her girls form a special bond, Rainey and Luke can’t help but do the same. Can Rainey put her past behind her once and for all and embrace a future full of hope—and love?

The Gift of Family Committed to her spinsterhood, Isabel Flores isn’t about to trust a man with her hard-won independence or her heart—especially not lawman Ben MacGregor. But when a little boy is abandoned on her property, the so-called “Debonair Deputy” of their small Tennessee town helps her care for the child. And Isabel begins to hope he might be more than just a handsome flirt. Ben is well aware of Isabel’s aversion to love and has his own secret reasons for avoiding relationships. But as he and Isabel do their best to make the holiday special for their young ward, Ben wonders if he could be a family man after all. Will this Christmas be the first of many for Isabel and Ben’s little instant family?

Wishes come true this holiday season The Christmas Kite by Gail Gaymer Martin After her in-laws paid her to disappear, single mom Meara Hayden moved to Mackinaw Island. She never thought one simple kite would lead her to love again. Jordan Baird felt as aimless as the kites he made. Then a mother and her special son made him see new possibilities. Did Jordan dare dream of the riches life had to offer? The Lawman’s Holiday Wish by Ruth Logan Herne No one seems willing to forget, or forgive, Rainey McKinney’s troubled past. But Rainey can’t afford to let that bother her. Even handsome deputy sheriff Luke Campbell can’t distract her. She’s determined to keep her distance, but as their children form a special bond, Rainey and Luke can’t help but do the same.

Can she trust his charming smile, or is he working with the enemy?Christmas is a time for miracles, and Dessa Courtland desperately needs one. The widow of an outlaw, and with two small children and another on the way, she's been shunned by neighbors who believe she is still consorting with outlaws. The leader of her husband's gang has been visiting because he thinks she has a pile of his ill-gotten gains, and he's given her until Christmas Eve to turn it over—or else. When a deputy falls down her chimney, her daughters think St. Nick has arrived early, but Dessa thinks the lawman is the answer to her prayers. Deke Elliot is on the trail of a notorious outlaw who also happens to be his uncle. Deke is sent to watch Dessa and catch his uncle, but when he is injured chasing a man off the roof of her dugout cabin, his plans go awry. He'd always thought Dessa Courtland wasn't the type of woman to have dealings with outlaws, and after spending time with her, he's certain she's innocent. He has a lot to do before Christmas Eve--make a plan, find the money, and catch his uncle to name a few. There's no time to fall in love, or is there?

Don't miss author Linda Lael Miller's next heartwarming holiday drama, Christmas in Painted Pony Creek, where a single mom and her daughter find their lives magically changed and filled with the love and kindness of a man who would do anything to protect them. Get lost in more charming winter reads by Linda Lael Miller: A Snow Country Christmas A Creed Country Christmas A Stone Creek Christmas The Christmas Brides An Outlaw’s Christmas A McKettrick Christmas

A husband for Christmas? Mitch Weston's back in Cowboy Creek, and self-proclaimed matchmaker Jed Garland has his single granddaughter Andi on his mind. Mitch is a lawman, good with the little ones and easy on the eyes. He and Andi were high school sweethearts, for heaven's sake! Why can't they see they're perfect for each other? Because Andi already lost one husband to a dangerous job, and now she's all about playing it safe, for her sake and her children's. Being a cop is everything to Mitch. After discovering Jed's plan, Mitch and Andi come up with their own: they'll pretend to get engaged and then break up due to irreconcilable differences. Jed's got his work cut out for him--because this match needs a Christmas miracle!