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This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Home On The RanchThe Rocking K ranch is the only home Carter Beck has ever known. Now, in the wake of family tragedy, he wants to sell it. But how can he do that when his new horse trainer, Emma Minton, sees the ranch as her fresh start? All she wants is a good job and a place to raise her son. As Emma''s little boy becomes attached to Carter, he wonders if selling the ranch is really for the best. Or could this bond mean a second chance at a family–for all of them?

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Cody Jameson knows that hiring gourmet chef Vivienne Clayton for the Circle C Ranch has to be a mistake. He once secretly loved her, but she''s back in tiny Clayton, Colorado, for just a year. Vivienne wonders how she''ll survive in the town she couldn''t leave fast enough. Yet she soon finds herself cooking beans and biscuits for cowboys and helping Cody with his sassy teenage sister. To the entire ranch''s surprise, it seems like this big-city chef might actually stand a chance of becoming a cowboy''s lady forever.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Meeting the Cowboy''s Family Looking for inspiration, artist Ella Langton rents a cabin in the isolated Porcupine Hills of Alberta. She didn''t count on having neighbors, but rancher Cord Walsh and his three children are just a stone''s throw away. Still healing from a tragic accident, Ella has no plans of reaching out, but she''s having a hard time keeping them out of her yard…and her thoughts. And when little Suzy ropes Ella into helping her with an art project, she can''t help her growing feelings for the girl''s rugged daddy. With three persistent children, Cord and Ella may find their fenced-off hearts opening up sooner than they thought!

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Rancher Daddy Morgan Walsh will do just about anything to connect with the son who continues to keep him at arm''s length. Even ask a favor of ex-fiancée Tabitha Rennie. And what young Nathan desperately wants is for Tabitha to train his late mother''s horse. But Tabitha is also determined to keep her distance. As soon as she''s paid off her father''s debts, she''ll leave town and the painful memories of the real reason she abruptly left Morgan all those years ago. Yet spending time with Morgan and his son is sparking dreams she can''t deny: of family, fresh starts and first loves that last a lifetime.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A Forever FamilyRaising twins on her own hasn''t been easy for widowed mom Hannah Douglas. But she''s determined to see her family–and the picnic basket auction she''s organizing for the town''s centennial celebration–succeed. Still, there are times she wishes for someone to lean on. To her surprise, Brody Harcourt''s strong shoulders are at the ready. Seems like Jasper Gulch''s favorite firefighter and rancher is always there when she needs him. But Hannah''s not sure she''s willing to take another chance on love, especially with someone whose job puts him in harm''s way. Is the risk of loving Brody worth the reward to make her family complete?Big Sky Centennial: A small town rich in history…and love.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Her high school sweetheart is the last person teacher Hailey Deacon expects to encounter back home in Hartley Creek. Since Dan Morrow closed the door on their future, Hailey''s determined to make this a temporary stay. She has an ill grandmother to take care of. But when Dan, now a widower, brings his troubled six-year-old daughter to Hailey for help, how can she refuse? Working with both father and daughter, she vows not to fall for him again. But if a determined little girl has her way, Hailey won''t be leaving Hartley Creek again anytime soon.Home to Hartley Creek:A family legend brings cousins home.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.Holiday Ranch ReunionLeanne Walsh is stunned when Reuben Walsh returns to his family''s ranch for the holidays. No matter how hard she tried to convince herself that marrying the more stable Walsh brother was the right decision, it was unpredictable Reuben who held her heart–until he broke it. Leanne''s frosty reception cuts deeper than Reuben expected, yet he can''t leave the widowed single mom shorthanded with Christmas drawing near. He built his dreams around Leanne once before, and now is trying to resist her and her sweet young son. But in a season full of surprises, the promise of family is a gift too tempting to ignore.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.An Unlikely PartnershipOpening a business isn''t a piece of cake–something Melissa Sweeney discovers when an anonymous benefactor brings her to Bygones, Kansas. She can''t fulfill her longtime dream of starting up her own bakery without help. But with his traditional views of work and family, Brian Montclair is the unlikeliest candidate for the job. Even more surprising is the powerful attraction sprouting up between the rugged mechanic and his fiercely independent new boss. Brian''s heart and soul belong to his hardworking community that is slowly coming back to life. Melissa wants to be part of that transformation…if she can make Brian believe they can be true partners in everything–including love.The Heart of Main Street: They''re rebuilding the town one step–and heart–at a time.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A Cowboy''s Homecoming Since his return to Little Horn, Texas, former special ops soldier Grady Stillwater has felt lost. Stillwater Ranch needs his attention–and so does his brother''s abandoned baby. But the injuries Grady sustained in Afghanistan have skewered his confidence. Physical therapist Chloe Miner offers hope and guidance–and a balm for the cowboy''s wounded heart. Little does he know that Chloe is hiding a life-altering secret of her own. The sweet girl he remembers from high school has a baby on the way, and she may need Grady every bit as much as he does her…

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.A Family For Christmas No one expected Erin McCauley to arrive in Saddlebank, Montana, with a baby…and no wedding ring. Especially not Dean Moore, who cared for Erin but knew the by-the-book girl would never go for a hard-living cowboy like him. While helping renovate Erin''s new home, Dean realizes he''s still in love with her–and with her beautiful daughter. As far as he''s concerned, past mistakes don''t have to define them–but guilt is holding Erin back from seeing that Dean is offering exactly what she''s longing for. Because if she lets him, he''ll give her the home–and the family–she''s always wanted.

Two heartwarming inspirational romances about the power of family at Christmas.Mistletoe Daddy by Deb KastnerAfter Vivian Grainger buys him at the town''s charity bachelor auction, Nick McKenna feels obligated to help her construct her dream spa and beauty shop in time for Christmas—but the cowboy won''t be sticking around. When he realizes Vivian is pregnant, though, everything changes. Seeing the joy she brings to everyone around her, it''s clear to Nick that Vivian and her child are what''s missing from his life . . .The Cowboy''s Christmas Baby by Carolyne AarsenNo one expected Erin McCauley to arrive in Saddlebank, Montana, with a baby . . . and no wedding ring. Especially not Dean Moore, who cared for Erin but knew she would never go for a hard-living cowboy like him. While helping renovate Erin''s new home, Dean realizes he''s still in love with her—and with her beautiful daughter. But can Erin see that Dean is offering exactly what she''s longing for?

Home for the holidaysTexas Christmas Twins by Deb KastnerCelebrity photographer Miranda Morgan has left LA to become guardian of her sister''s twin babies in her hometown of Wildhorn, Texas. The twins'' handsome godfather, Simon West, isn''t thrilled about letting spontaneous Miranda into his carefully managed world. But the two band together to create a cozy country Christmas for the twins. Could this holiday transform Miranda and Simon''s tentative friendship into a forever love?The Cowboy''s Family Christmas by Carolyne AarsenLeanne Walsh is stunned when Reuben Walsh returns to his family''s ranch for the holidays. Though she had married his stable brother, it was unpredictable Reuben who held her heart—until he broke it. Reuben built his dreams around Leanne once before and now is trying to resist her and her sweet young son. But in a season full of surprises, the promise of family is a gift too tempting to resist.2 Uplifting Stories Texas Christmas Twins and The Cowboy''s Family Christmas

Healing the cowboy soldier. Includes two uplifting stories from two bestselling authors that prove faith and love are bigger in Texas.A Family for the Soldier by Carolyne Aarsen, USA Today–bestselling authorGrady Stillwater''s Texas ranch needs his attention—and so does his brother''s abandoned baby. But the injuries the former special ops soldier sustained in Afghanistan have skewered his confidence. Physical therapist Chloe Miner offers hope and guidance, but she''s also hiding a secret. Chloe has a baby on the way, and she may need Grady every bit as much as he does her . . .Heart of a Soldier by Belle Calhoune, New York Times–bestselling authorWhen returning soldier Dylan Hart arrives in Texas to meet pen pal Holly Lynch, he''s shocked to discover the woman he fell in love with has kept a very big secret. Dylan is hurt that Holly didn''t confide in him, but he''s committed to staying in town when her family hires him to help on their ranch. And as Dylan reconnects with Holly, he''ll have to decide what matters most . . .

Home On The Ranch The Rocking K ranch is the only home Carter Beck has ever known. Now, in the wake of family tragedy, he wants to sell it. But how can he do that when his new horse trainer, Emma Minton, sees the ranch as her fresh start? All she wants is a good job and a place to raise her son.As Emma's little boy becomes attached to Carter, he wonders if selling the ranch is really for the best. Or could this bond mean a second chance at a family—for all of them?

Cody Jameson knows that hiring gourmet chef Vivienne Clayton for the Circle C Ranch has to be a mistake. He once secretly loved her, but she’s back in tiny Clayton, Colorado, for just a year. Vivienne wonders how she’ll survive in the town she couldn’t leave fast enough. Yet she soon finds herself cooking beans and biscuits for cowboys and helping Cody with his sassy teenage sister.To the entire ranch’s surprise, it seems like this big-city chef might actually stand a chance of becoming a cowboy’s lady forever. Rocky Mountain Heirs: When the greatest fortune of all is love.

Lily Marstow and Alyssa Cane think they have the perfect plan. After all, helping their single parents fall in love shouldn't be that hard. But Silas Marstow wants nothing to do with the woman who lost track of his child for precious minutes in the aftermath of the High Plains tornado. And Josie Cane is busy caring for her ailing grandmother and rebuilding her life.The girls' matchmaking pact is in jeopardy unless they can make their parents see the love that's right in in front of them.

Her high-school sweetheart is the last person teacher Hailey Deacon expects to encounter back home in Hartley Creek. Since Dan Morrow closed the door on their future, Hailey’s determined to make this a temporary stay. She has an ill grandmother to take care of. But when Dan, now a widower, brings his troubled six-year-old daughter to Hailey for help, how can she refuse?Working with both father and daughter, she vows not to fall for him again. But if a determined little girl has her way, Hailey and Dan won’t be leaving Hartley Creek again anytime soon. Home to Hartley Creek: A family legend brings cousins home.

Matchmaking kids help a single mom and a single dad get a second chance at love in this heartwarming inspirational romance.Lily Marstow and Alyssa Cane think they have the perfect plan. After all, helping their single parents fall in love shouldn''t be that hard. But Silas Marstow wants nothing to do with the woman who lost track of his child for precious minutes in the aftermath of the High Plains tornado. And Josie Cane is busy caring for her ailing grandmother and rebuilding her life. The girls'' matchmaking pact is in jeopardy unless they can make their parents see the love that''s right in in front of them.

A young woman learns to love again thanks to her adopted baby sister and a handsome doctor in this heartwarming, inspirational romance.To: Anne, Meg, PilarFrom: RachelRe: Updates on Mom, baby Gracie and the hunky doc!Well, Mom is making great strides in physical therapy, and taking care of Gracie is an unexpected joy. Because my adopted little sister was a preemie, she''s had lots of checkups . . . and her green-eyed pediatrician is gorgeous! Each time we visit Eli Cavanaugh, he makes me want to embrace life, finally let my hair out of its almost-daily bun and dream a little. I have to tell you, being temporary mommy is making me long for a family of my own . . . with Eli!

A woman is reunited with the man she loved and lost—and is soon falling for the single dad and his little girl in this small town inspirational romance.Her high school sweetheart is the last person teacher Hailey Deacon expects to encounter back home in Hartley Creek. Since Dan Morrow closed the door on their future, Hailey''s determined to make this a temporary stay. She has an ill grandmother to take care of. But when Dan, now a widower, brings his troubled six-year-old daughter to Hailey for help, how can she refuse? Working with both father and daughter, she vows not to fall for him again. But if a determined little girl has her way, Hailey won''t be leaving Hartley Creek again anytime soon.

An out-of-work mechanic finds hope and more in a smalltown Kansas bakery in this inspirational romance.Opening a business isn''t a piece of cake—something Melissa Sweeney discovers when an anonymous benefactor brings her to Bygones, Kansas. She can''t fulfill her longtime dream of starting up her own bakery without help. But with his traditional views of work and family, Brian Montclair is the unlikeliest candidate for the job. Even more surprising is the powerful attraction sprouting up between the rugged mechanic and his fiercely independent new boss. Brian''s heart and soul belong to his hardworking community that is slowly coming back to life. Melissa wants to be part of that transformation . . . if she can make Brian believe they can be true partners in everything—including love.The Heart of Main Street: They''re rebuilding the town one step—and heart—at a time.

An anonymous benefactor brought Melissa Sweeney to the once-booming town of Bygones, Kansas. But she can’t fulfill her longtime dream of starting up her own bakery without help.With his traditional views of work and family, Brian Montclair is the unlikeliest candidate for the job. Even more surprising is the powerful attraction sprouting up between the rugged mechanic and his fiercely independent new boss. Brian’s heart and soul belongs to his hard-working community that’s slowly coming back to life. Melissa wants to be part of that transformation…if she can make Brian believe they can be true partners in everything—including love.

To: Anne, Meg, PilarFrom: RachelRe: Updates on Mom, baby Gracie and the hunky doc!Well, Mom is making great strides in physical therapy, and taking care of Gracie is an unexpected joy. Because my adopted little sister was a preemie, she's had lots of checkups…and her green-eyed pediatrician is gorgeous! Each time we visit Eli Cavanaugh, he makes me want to embrace life, finally let my hair out of its almost-daily bun and dream a little. I have to tell you, being temporary mommy is making me long for a family of my own…with Eli!

Veterinarian Cara Morrison is planning another walk down the aisle with her ex-fiancé–except she isn't the bride and rancher Nicholas Chapman isn't the groom. With their best friends' wedding looming, the last thing maid of honor Cara wants is to rekindle a romance with best man Nicholas.But when he needs her help to unravel the illness that's descending on his herd, she discovers that the sparks between her and Nicholas still burn bright. Is it possible to heal the wounds of the past and start over with the cattleman she never stopped loving?

A FOREVER FAMILYRaising twins on her own hasn't been easy for widowed mom Hannah Douglas. But she's determined to see her family-and the picnic basket auction she's organizing for the town's centennial celebration-succeed. Still, there are times she wishes for someone to lean on. To her surprise, Brody Harcourt's strong shoulders are at the ready. Seems like Jasper Gulch's favorite firefighter and rancher is always there when she needs him. But Hannah's not sure she's willing to take another chance on love, especially with someone whose job puts him in harm's way. Is the risk of loving Brody worth the reward to make her family complete?Big Sky Centennial: A small town rich in history… and love.

A Cowboy’s Homecoming Since his return to Little Horn, Texas, former Special Ops soldier Grady Stillwater has felt lost. Stillwater Ranch needs his attention—and so does his brother’s abandoned baby. But the injuries Grady sustained in Afghanistan have skewered his confidence. Physical therapist Chloe Miner offers hope and guidance—and a balm for the cowboy's wounded heart. Little does he know that Chloe is hiding a life-altering secret of her own. The sweet girl he remembers from high school has a baby on the way, and she may need Grady every bit as much as he does her…