This Christmas he’ll give her his heart. Montana cowboy and bartender Rance McLintock is head-over-boots for Lani Armstrong and he’s prepared to sweep her off her feet while she’s visiting for the holidays. Her East Coast job? Minor detail. Technology allows folks to work from anywhere, even snow country. He’s convinced she’s into him. He only needs to strike a match and light that fire. Lani’s fought her attraction to Rance since meeting him at her brother’s wedding months ago. They have no shot. Working remotely would suck the life from the job she loves and Wagon Train offers nothing like it. But when Rance turns on the charm on a magical sleigh ride and cranks up the heat, she’s toast. Falling for him is a huge mistake. Looks like she’s gonna make it. Will the lights of Christmas shine on broken hearts or lead the way to a happily-ever-after? Saddle up for the fun-filled Rowdy Ranch series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the McLintocks of Rowdy Ranch. ROWDY RANCH The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Having the Cowboy's Baby (Beau & Jess) Stoking the Cowboy's Fire (Cheyenne & Kendall) Testing the Cowboy's Resolve (Marsh & Ella) Rocking the Cowboy’s Christmas (Bret & Molly) Roping the Cowboy’s Heart (Clint & Tyra) Tempting the Cowboy’s Sister (Dallas & Angie) Craving the Cowboy’s Kiss (Gil & Faye) Heating Up the Cowboy’s Christmas (Andy & Desiree) Wrangling the Cowboy’s Dreams (Lucky & Oksana) Blowing the Cowboy’s Mind (Trent & Brit) Finding the Cowboy's Family (Kieran & Sara) Saving the Cowboy's Christmas (Rance & Lani)

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown comes a contemporary western romance filled to the brim with sexy cowboys, gutsy heroines, and genuine down-home Texas twang. 'Tis the season for... A pistol-totin' woman who's no angel A tough cowboy who doesn't believe in miracles Love that warms the coldest nights After a year in Kuwait, Lucas Allen can't wait to get back to his ranch for Christmas and meet his gorgeous internet pal in person. It's the holiday homecoming he's been dreaming about. But when he pulls in, there's Natalie Clark right in his front yard with a pink pistol in her hand and a dead coyote at her feet. Lucas is unfazed. But wait...is that a BABY in her arms? Fans of Linda Lael Miller and Diana Palmer will thrill to this charming story of a Texas cowboy military veteran, the woman of his dreams...and the secret baby that binds them together. Praise for Bestselling Contemporary Western Romances by Carolyn Brown: "Carolyn Brown created some handsome, hunkified, HOT cowboys! A fun, enjoyable, four-star-Christmas-to-remember novel."—The Romance Reviews "Full of sizzling chemistry and razor-sharp dialogue."—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick, 41⁄2 stars "Makes me believe in Christmas miracles and long slow kisses under the mistletoe."—The Romance Studio

The family who came for Christmas . . . After her divorce, Ruth McCoy is eager to trade her children’s painful memories for new holiday traditions. But Ruth has a whole new set of distractions when fate brings the man she once loved together with the son he never knew he had . . . Life has thrown Judd Rankin some tough turns, and he’s startled by the feelings he still has for Ruth. Though the successful rancher knows better than to chase old dreams, he doesn’t mind lending the struggling single mom a hand. And when Judd sees Ruth’s teenaged son’s interest in his custom saddle business, he’s happy to let the boy help him build the harness for Branding Iron’s Christmas sleigh. Besides, the kid reminds Judd of the young man he once was. A man who believed anything was possible . . . Powerless to deny the growing bond between her son and Judd, Ruth knows it’s only a matter of time before her secret is discovered. But will the revelation shatter the tender feelings between her and Judd—or turn out to be her family’s greatest gift?

A GIFT AS BIG AS TEXAS Molly Griffith is ambitious and only wants to give her little boy the opportunities she never had. Which means moving to Dallas, no matter what Chance Lockhart says! Though being with the handsome rancher does make the idea of small-town life more tempting… Molly has always gotten under Chance’s skin, and now that he’s bonded with her little tyke, he can’t imagine Bullhaven Ranch without them. But the single mom is so focused on her big-city fairy tale, she could miss Chance’s offer of the most important gift of all—the love and support of a real family.

As a rodeo star, Trent Riddell learned to expect the unexpected—like the injury that knocked him out of competition and back onto his father's Texas ranch. Trent's years on the road—building a reputation in and out of the arena—left little time for a serious relationship. So when Jolene Arnold shows up with an infant in tow, claiming the baby is his… Well, let's just say Trent's been thrown off a bull more times than he can count, but he never had the wind knocked out of him like the day he met his daughter! Once childhood friends, Trent and Jolene discover that as adults, their connection goes beyond raw physical attraction—even if they're both too scared to admit it. Can they let go of the past mistakes holding them back in time to embrace this Christmas present?

“RaeAnne Thayne is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors… Once you start reading, you aren’t going to be able to stop.” —Fresh Fiction "RaeAnne has a knack for capturing those emotions that come from the heart." —RT Book Reviews Keep a song in your heart this holiday season… When Beckett McKinley’s twin boys need help preparing a Christmas song for their father, music teacher Ella Baker agrees on one condition: they teach her to ride a horse. Her decision certainly has nothing to do with the crush she has on sexy single dad Beck… It isn’t disinterest spurring Beck to keep his distance—if anything, the spark is too strong, with Ella reminding him of his ex-wife. But with the holidays approaching, Beck and Ella will have to overcome past hurts if they want to keep each other warm this Christmas… Also included, a Cowboys of Cold Creek favorite—The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle! Jenna Wheeler’s Christmas is not looking very merry and bright, until her gorgeous new landlord, Carson McRaven, helps her find the Christmas spirit where she least expects it—in his arms. Don’t miss other heartfelt stories from the fan-favorite The Cowboys of Cold Creek mini-series! The Holiday Gift A Cold Creek Christmas Story The Christmas Ranch

A second chance for a veteran and his sweetheart comes at a price in this romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Calder Saga. He's the one who got away… The cowboy who claimed her heart before taking off on a tour of duty, planning never to return. But Beau Tyler is back, and Natalie Haskell feels defenseless against the powerful pull of the brawny soldier. Especially when she finds herself suddenly widowed and needing the shelter of his strong arms. She's the hometown sweetheart… The girl Beau left behind but never forgot, despite his battle-scarred soul. Now Natalie is the real reason he's staying on at the ranch, despite rumors that he was somehow involved in her late husband's death. Because something in Beau has stirred to life again—something he believed his painful past had destroyed. And not even wild horses can keep him from the woman he still loves…. Praise for the Tylers of Texas series "Big, bold, and sexy, Texas True is Janet Dailey at her best!”—Kat Martin “Dailey does the genre proud with plenty of intrigue, subplots, twists and, of course, love. Fans and newcomers alike will revel in the ride.”—Publishers Weekly on Texas Tall