This cowboy just wants peace and quiet—alone! Gabriel Morgan has been called home to Union Junction, Texas, by a father who claims he’s not trying to match his ornery son with a ready-made family. Gabriel isn’t ready to settle down—and meeting widow Laura Adams and her adorable children is not going to change his mind! Laura is charmed that Gabriel has fallen for her little girl and baby boy. But his “proposal” to marry her and take care of them all for one year seems too much like convenience, and not enough like the love she’s looking for. But her kids aren’t the only ones Gabriel’s falling for…

When “Santa” left three tiny tykes in his care, Riley McCabeassumed it was just a ruse instigated by fellow pranksterAmanda Witherspoon. The good-natured M.D. administeredmuch-deserved payback by daring the pretty nurse to say“I do” to make an “honest” man out of him. However, henever imagined she'd call his bluff!Suddenly the “joke” is on both of them. For the sparringpartners are now hitched, appointed temporary guardians ofthe precious children…and all the while fighting an irresistibleattraction. In between trimming the tree and singing sweetlullabies, Riley and Amanda find themselves stealing kissesbeneath the mistletoe and falling passionately in love inLaramie, Texas. Will jolly St. Nick have the last laugh bygranting this makeshift family a gift guaranteedto last a lifetime?

The Gift Of Love A home for the holidays--that's a pretty tall order, with Christmas only a few weeks away. But venture capitalist and single father Derek McCabe never takes no for an answer. And he's certain that Eve Loughlin is just the Realtor to find a house for him and his young daughter. Derek needs more than shelter, though. Being with Eve makes him aware of all he's missing: love, companionship and a beautiful woman to share his life. Eve is all business, but there's no denying the attraction that keeps bringing them together long after the contract is signed. Derek knows just what he wants. Can he get past that cool exterior and make her his own Christmas Eve?

Love Isn't Part of the Deal Ginger Rollins can't believe she gave in to temptation--again! It's time for her and Rand McCabe to face the consequences. Never mind that the geological engineer and sexy environmental cowboy are on opposite sides when it comes to the Texas land they both love. Now that she's pregnant, they have one option. Rand isn't used to being proposed to by a woman--especially one as gorgeous as Ginger--but he's all for getting married. Too bad the independent wildcatter sees their union as a nonnegotiable deal. Doesn't she know they share more than hot chemistry? How long can he keep his feelings--and their baby--a secret? Rand vowed to love and honor Ginger forever. And it's a promise he intends to keep....

The Best Man In Laramie She's no damsel in distress, but Shelley Meyerson may just need a white knight like deputy sheriff Colt McCabe. Thanks to her scheming ex-husband, Shelley's about to lose her home. The last person she wants to turn to for help is Colt, the guy who broke her heart the night of the high school prom. But now that she's back in Laramie, there's no avoiding him—especially when they're both serving in the same wedding party. True, the handsome, gallant lawman is a valuable ally. And he seems genuinely interested in Shelley and her little boy. She could definitely use a friend…and maybe something more. Rekindling their romance is easy—but learning to trust again is hard. Especially when Shelley learns that Colt's been keeping a secret that could cost him his badge….

"She's no damsel in distress, but Shelley Meyerson may just need a white knight like deputy sheriff Colt McCabe. Thanks to her scheming ex-husband, Shelley's about to lose her home. The last person she wants to turn to for help is Colt, the guy who broke her heart the night of the high school prom. But now that she's back in Laramie, there's no avoiding him--especially when they're both serving in the same wedding party. True, the handsome, gallant lawman is a valuable ally. And he seems genuinely interested in Shelley and her little boy. She could definitely use a friend--and maybe something more. Rekindling their romance is easy--but learning to trust again is hard. Especially when Shelley learns that Colt's been keeping a secret that could cost him his badge"--Page 2 of cover.

This land is not for sale The Triple Canyon Ranch isn't just land to single mom Erin Monroe. It's a place her family has called home for generations, a place to raise her kids, a place where she's known love and loss. She's not about to hand it over to outsider Mac Wheeler, no matter how good the city slicker looks in those custom boots she made for him. He can find some other place for his wind farm Years ago, tragedy made Erin close off a part of her heart for good. Mac, with his smooth talk and smoother kisses, can't possibly be the one to heal that hurt. But as Erin learns more about Mac's past, she realizes there's more to him than meets the eye. Which makes holding on to the ranch more important than ever....