Katie Bloom decides to finally share her true feelings with her childhood crush Ryan Ford, now that he has returned to Peach Leaf, Texas after leaving years ago.

A Father for Her Baby? Katie Bloom's ex may have left her pregnant, jobless and alone, but she has a plan: find a new career; plan the best Pumpkin Festival the people of Peach Leaf, Texas have ever seen; and create a happy environment for her child-to-be. The only thing Katie desperately wants, but isn't sure she can get, is Ryan Ford, her childhood best friend and first love, who's back in town. Their chemistry is off the charts and Katie knows letting Ryan go again isn't an option... but can she really build a new family in time for her baby?

A Forever Kind of Family - Brenda Harlen Two's a date. Three's...a family? When they become guardians of their best friends' orphaned baby, Ryan Garrett and Harper Ross expect disaster. The two can't be more different — she's an uptight career woman and he's a laidback ladies' man. But for little Oliver, they're now mummy and daddy. For Harper, playing house with the flirtatious Ryan is as difficult as being a mother. Fussy babies elude her but sexy Ryan pursues her! He reminds her of the night they spent together years ago; she needs to forget it. All they agree on is their love for the baby. They'll do anything for the little guy. But when their custody is threatened, will they go all the way and marry? His Pregnant Texas Sweetheart - Amy Woods Katie Bloom's five-point plan to happily-ever-after: 1. Foster a happy, healthy environment for my child-to-be. Even though my ex left us, I'm so excited to be a mum. 2. Find a new career path, now that the Peach Leaf Historical Society is closing. 3. Make this year's Pumpkin Festival the best Peach Leaf, Texas has ever seen, since it will be the last! 4. Create the perfect family with the only man I've ever loved — my childhood BFF, Ryan Ford. He's back in town for the first time since he married his pregnant high school girlfriend and our chemistry is as off-the-charts as ever. 5. Recover from Ryan's gorgeous hazel stare and let him know how I feel, how I've always felt. He left home years ago, but I'm not letting him go — ever again!

Trapped overnight by a storm while they care for two abandoned animals, will a vet and a woman with a broken heart find a new leash on love? When June Leavy finds two puppies abandoned outside during a storm, she immediately feels a bond with the adorable animals. Swindled out of her life savings by her no-good ex, she, too, was left with nothing but heartache and struggles of her own. But when she arrives at the local veterinary clinic, June is met by dangerously handsome Dr. Ethan Singh, whose sexy smile threatens to disarm her hard-won emotional strength. Back in Peach Leaf, Texas, to recover from an ugly breakup, Ethan gently tends to the puppies and their charming caretaker. But as the storm rages, so does the electric attraction between Ethan and June. Is this real, or a cruel phantom of lost love? Stranded alone at the clinic, only one thing is certain: they’ve got all night to figure it out . . .

Returning home from war is hard—but she may just find some peace with a small-town dog trainer and a new four-footed friend . . . Readjusting to civilian life has been a struggle for former army medic Avery Abbott. Home in Peach Leaf, Texas, for two years now, she still struggles with her worsening PTSD. And then a shaggy mutt named Foggy—and a devastatingly handsome dog trainer named Isaac Meyer—change everything. From the moment Isaac finds beautiful Avery scared and shaking on a country road, suffering from a heartbreaking flashback, he feels a connection to her he can’t explain. Is it her bruised and battered heart? Her easy affection for the therapy dog he finds to help her? Isaac is unsure, but he vows to help her rebuild her life. What he doesn’t expect is that the sensitive veteran he has rescued is going to rescue his own heart right back . . . “Woods’ latest Peach Leaf, Texas novel is enlightening, joyful and heartbreaking . . . The handling of returning veterans’ issues plus the heroine’s falling in love with man and dog are unforgettable.”—RT Book Reviews

Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: THE BFF BRIDE Return to the Double C by Allison Leigh Brilliant scientist Justin Clay and diner manager Tabby Taggart were best friends for decades, until one night of passion ruined everything. Now Justin is back in Weaver for work, and Tabby can't seem to stop running into him at every turn. With their "just friends" front crumbling, Justin must realize all the success he's dreamed of doesn't mean much without the girl he's always loved. PUPPY LOVE FOR THE VETERINARIAN Peach Leaf, Texas by Amy Woods A freak snowstorm leaves June Leavy and the puppies she rescued stranded at the Peach Leaf veterinary office, forcing her to spend the night there with Ethan Singh. Bad breakups have burned them both, leaving them with scars and shattered dreams. They're determined to find homes for the puppies, but can they find a home with each other along the way? HIS SURPRISE SON The Men of Thunder Ridge by Wendy Warren Golden boy Nate Thayer returns home to discover that time hasn't dimmed his desire for Izzy Lambert, the girl he once loved and lost. But can Izzy, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, trust that this time Nate is here to stay…especially when he discovers the secret she's been keeping for years? Look for Harlequin Special Edition's July 2016 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family!

Texas Sweethearts Series - Book Two As young girls, they vowed to be best friends forever-a promise they kept through happiness and heartbreak! Now these four Texas Sweethearts are all turning thirty. In spite of busy lives, full-time careers, and an assortment of beloved animals and meddling townsfolk, true love is destined to surprise each one of them in the magical little world of their own hometown. Donetta Presley is a magnet for guys. Sometimes really bad guys. Although she presents an air of confidence, a failed marriage has left her vowing to stay away from serious relationships. Never say never. One impulsive night of passion in the arms of the local lawman rocks her whole world forever. Like it or not, a long-term relationship is about to begin...and it's going to be complicated. To make matters worse, he's her best friend's brother, an ex-Texas Ranger and a man she's sworn would always be off limits. Sheriff Storm Carmichael knows what trouble looks like, and the long-legged owner of the town's hair salon is just that-with a capital T. When the fire marshal red-tags her building for code violations, Storm has the unlucky duty of shutting down Donetta's business and closing her tiny apartment above the salon. He expects all hell to break loose, but he never could have dreamed that his Texas Sweetheart would be having his baby! Now this daddy-to-be is determined to change Donetta's mind about men and marriage and prove to her once and for always that good guys do exist--and he's the one for her! "Highly entertaining with great dialogue, plotting and humor!" -Romantic Times Reviews