An emotional and heartwarming classic from NYT bestselling author DONNA ALWARD! Jonas Kirkpatrick had left for the military without a backward glance. But Shannyn saw him every day in her little girl’s green eyes… Now Jonas has come home, no longer the carefree boy Shannyn once knew. Hardened by war, Jonas can’t allow himself to open his heart. Until he discovers what he left behind â€" an adorable 6 yearold he never knew existed , and the enduring love of the only woman who can make him whole again… Previously published.

A Family For The Rugged Rancher by Donna Alward Gruff rancher Luke Evans's new live–in housekeeper comes with an unexpected addition...a small son! While both Emily and her son Sam are cute, a family is not on his list. Luke's plan is to spend as much time away from the house as possible. But Emily's sunny smile and Sam's infectious giggle make him begin to wonder if there might be room on his ranch and in his heart for a family after all. Soldier On Her Doorstep by Soraya Lane Soldier Alex Dane promised his dying comrade he'd make sure his wife and daughter were okay. He was prepared for tears or anger, not for the beautiful, dignified woman who answered the door or the little girl hiding behind her. Lisa Kennedy is trying to focus on her daughter, Lilly, who hasn't spoken a word since her daddy's death. But when Lilly reaches out for Alex's big, strong hand, for the first time Lisa feels her numb heart begin to stir

Family in an instant The Soldier’s Twin Surprise by Judy Duarte Even though his night of passion with Erica Campbell was incredible, for army pilot Clay Masters, an enlisted woman’s off-limits. Until fresh-out-of-the-service Rickie appears with news: she’s having his babies. Two of them! Can Rickie count on Clay—a man whose dreams of military glory have just been dashed—to be her partner in parenthood…and in love? The Cowboy SEAL’s Triplets by Tina Leonard Former bad girl Daisy Donovan is finally home where she belongs, ready to win over Bridesmaids Creek—and John “Squint” Mathison, the sexy former SEAL who is the father of her soon-to-be baby boys. John never had a real home. But now he’s determined to show Daisy that he’s ready to settle down—by getting Daisy to the altar before their triplets are born! USA TODAY Bestselling Author Judy Duarte & New York Times Bestselling Author Tina Leonard

"'You don't belong here, Sophia.' Sophia Montrose is no stranger to Sunset Ranch. Not after the scorching kiss Logan Slade once shared with the alluring Spanish beauty in high school. Now she's back-- to claim a share of his family's Nevada spread. Logan wants to hate her. After all, she's a Montrose. Sophia hasn't forgotten that stolen moment with Logan -- even if it was part of a cruel bet. Fifteen years later, she's staring into the rugged cowboy's cold black eyes... and determined to stand her ground. But will she lose her footing in the quicksand of their unquenchable love-hate passion?"--P. [4] of cover.

Book 3 of Cowboys & Brides 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. Emily Cooper promised her dying grandfather that she'd deliver a long-lost letter to a woman he once planned to wed. Little does adventurous Emily know that this simple task will propel her to places she never could have imagined...with a cowboy who's straight out of her dreams... When sexy rancher Greg Adams discovers his grandmother Clarice has installed Emily on their ranch as her assistant, he decides to humor the two ladies. He figures Emily will move on soon enough. In the meantime, he intends to keep a close eye on her—he doesn't quite buy her story of his grandmother as a mail-order bride. A lost letter meant a lost love for Clarice, but two generations later, maybe it's not too late for that letter to work its magic. Fans of Linda Lael Miller and Diana Palmer will thrill to this charming story of a sexy Texas rancher and the mail order bride who brought him to one knee. Cowboys & Brides Series: Billion Dollar Cowboy (Book 1) The Cowboy's Christmas Baby (Book 2) The Cowboy's Mail Order Bride (Book 3) How to Marry a Cowboy (Book 4) Praise for Bestselling Contemporary Western Romances by Carolyn Brown: "Sizzling hot and absolutely delectable."—Romance Junkies "Charming...a smoking-hot romance...there's nothing sexier than a cowboy."—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars "Witty dialogue and hilarious banter... Carolyn Brown delivers yet another steamy cowboy romance."—Night Owl Reviews

A former foster kid and army soldier, Tyler Lynch doesn't trust easily. In fact, the shy mutt who never leaves his side is his sole confidant. Tyler knows what it's like to be a child in need, so he goes to work at an equine therapy ranch. He's instantly surprised by the way lovely volunteer Beth McClure seems to understand scared children—and stubborn cowboys. Beth's tenderness even wins his dog's trust. But when Tyler faces his greatest fear, it'll take Beth's love—and one brave boy—to open the most guarded of hearts.