twins on the doorstep WITH BABY ON THE WAY… The very sight of Cooper Dunn still made Emily's pulse race, but the last thing she wanted was to let him back into her life…or her heart. What Emily needed was a man who would stay, a man who would love her more than the next rodeo…a man who'd love the baby she was carrying. Cooper made no promises—he'd help get the family ranch in working order and then he'd move on. But spending time with Emily awoke long-buried feelings—and made him yearn for a family. And then the baby came…. STELLA Bagwell The next generation of Murdocks continues the adventure of love!

A pregnant woman learns the true meaning of family when an ice storm strands her at a handsome lawman’s ranch in this heartwarming Western romance. For three months, Texas Sheriff Lonnie Corteen had been on the trail of Katherine McBride. But when a very pretty, very pregnant female answered the door, the Texas sheriff feared that telling her about the family she’d never known would send her into premature labor. She had a long-lost family! And Katherine had to know where she truly belonged. But when an ice storm forced her to seek shelter at Lonnie’s ranch—and Lonnie delivered her bouncing baby boy—family suddenly took on a whole new meaning. Especially with this irresistible new family man in the picture!

Find your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings. FAMILY BY CHANCE The Rancher’s Expectant Christmas by Karen Templeton Deanna Blake is stunned when she inherits half of her estranged father’s ranch—and the other half goes to her former crush, Josh Talbot. The single mom-to-be intends to sell her share. But Josh can’t afford to buy her out, and if they sell, he and his son will have to start over. As Dee warms to their friendship, he begins to wonder if maybe they should keep it all in the family. The Rancher’s Miracle Baby by April Arrington Rancher Alex Weston had given up on ever having a family of his own. But when a tornado blows barrel racer Tammy Jenkins and a newly orphaned baby into his life, his home is suddenly brightened by laughter, warmth and Tammy’s graceful beauty. As much as his heart aches for more, Alex knows this is a temporary arrangement. Baby Brody needs a real family—something Tammy deserves, too. But can Alex let them go?

As deputy sheriff, Mac MacCleod gave difficult news—but now he's about to get it. He's planning to confront his long-lost mother— until he's blocked by her formidable doctor. Ileana Sanders isn't about to let any long, lean Texan in a Stetson stress her patient. And this news would set off fireworks! But she can't help being there for this tormented man. A sexy stranger who sees past her plain-Jane facade to the woman who yearns for a partner, a protector…a lover. In helping Mac search for a family, could Ileana end up with a man of her own?

Princess Dominique Stanbury's father was missing, presumed dead, and she had to be strong for the sake of her family. The only one she could turn to was Marcus Kent, her father's devastatingly handsome High Counsel—and the older man who could still make her heart race. Then, in the midst of the turmoil, Dominique revealed her closely guarded secret—the baby growing within her—and the ever-honorable Marcus proposed marriage. But was Marcus's proposal made out of devotion for his king… or love for the beautiful princess?

Someday he’d find a good woman, but a bad one just walked in the door—and she’s irresistible. From the USA Today–bestselling author of Redwing’s Lady. Quito Perez did not know what to make of it. There he was, minding his own business when who should stroll in but Clementine Jones. She looked as stunning as ever—blue eyes, long blond hair, expensive jewelry—and as out of place as a kitten in a cattle yard. Catching sight of him in the restaurant sent Clementine into shock. His mahogany skin, flinty Navajo gaze and quiet voice brought back searing memories that made her burn with desire. Now she understood why she’d returned to Aztec. First she had to convince the sheriff that she was no longer the flighty, immature girl who had walked out on him years ago. Then she had to steal back his heart.

The moment he saw his new neighbor, Jack Barrett was intrigued. Grace Holliday had a sweetness the cynical lawyer hadn't encountered in a long time. Yet he realized she was much too young for him. And very obviously pregnant— But something kept drawing him to her. Before long, he was deeply involved in her life. Too involved. Jack soon understood that with Grace, it would have to be forever or nothing, and he'd been down that road before. He had no plans to make a commitment—to anyone. Even if she was carrying his nephew's child…