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First comes baby, Then comes love! Becoming a foster mum to a baby boy is all Stephanie Fortune needs. Until she meets Acton Donovan. ‘Just friends’ is all Stephanie dares to be with this charming cowboy. Acton, however, is intent on proving he can be the family man she truly needs….

A new start in Arizona… Could give this Texan a second chance After losing everything, Taggart O'Brien is happy to take an offer to be the foreman at Three Rivers Ranch. But once he meets Emily-Ann Broadmoor, he's not ready for any of the feelings she arouses. He'd promised he'd never put his heart on the line again, until Emily-Ann made him think about a different kind of promise….

A dating rulebook to protect his heartA woman who defies them allConnor Murphy believes he doesn't have what it takes to be a father. But when he meets single mum Jazelle Hutton, he soon realises that the only way to get in her good graces is to open his heart, not just to the woman who was rewriting all his rules, but the child who made him throw away his rulebook…

Second chances Gabi Turner is on the Greek island of Milos to find Andreas Simonides—the father of her late sister's baby twins. But CEO Andreas knows the real daddy is his brother! Waiting for him to arrive Gabi and Andreas make a good team caring for the babies, but what will happen when the twins are reunited with their father?•When playboy Connor McNair watched his best friend marry Jill Darling, he never expected a second chance with the girl who got away. Now she's a single mother, and he's back to persuade her to give up her pastry company. It's just business…until Jill's sweet smile and adorable twin babies makes him think about forever. But that's against all the rules.…•While caring for the twins she'd inherited, Vanessa Valdez saw her boss, rancher Conall Donovan, in a new light. Once a cold-hearted businessman, he'd dropped everything to help her care for the newborns. And this man who’d always been out of reach was suddenly looking at her with passion in his eyes….

The new girl in town won’t change this bachelor’s mind… Or will she? Trey Lasseter’s instant attraction to the animal clinic’s new receptionist spells trouble. No way is he risking his heart again. But Nicole Nelson isn’t giving up on her fresh start in this small town—or the hunky veterinarian assistant. Their mutual affection for animals isn’t all they could share. But is Trey ready to commit to the woman he’s already fallen for?

B-A-B-Y is just another four-letter word… Much like L-O-V-E! Confirmed bachelor Luke Crawford has two goals: train horses at the prestigious Three Rivers Ranch and avoid romantic entanglements. But when Prudence Keyes accepts his invitation to dance, one flirtatious song becomes a weekend fling. The beautiful, heart-guarded divorced older woman shares Luke’s distrust of happily-ever-afters. Can an unexpected bundle of joy help them release their fears and become the family their baby deserves?

Could an unexpected arrival… Be the cowboy's second chance? Single dad Tyler Abernathy has vowed to devote himself completely to his little girl, Maeve. The widowed rancher’s belief that he wasn’t a present-enough father or husband pushes him to turn down the locals’ well-meaning attempts to fix him up. But when he meets Callie Sheldrick, she disarms him in ways he can’t explain…or ignore.

Will a new job be the perfect cure for holiday heartbreak? As the new cook at Three Rivers Ranch, Sophia Vandale is up to her elbows in cookie dough and Christmas sprinkles. And the beautiful new employee is enough to make Colt Crawford forget his rule not to date colleagues—and ask her out. But when it comes to men, trusting her own judgment has only led to heartbreak. Maybe with a little Christmas magic, Sophia will learn to trust her heart instead…

The Twins Collection from Mills & Boon Including the titles:Twins: Double TroubleTwins: Twin HeirsTwins: Their Twin Baby SurpriseTwins: Double the Love

The Scandalous Secrets and Twins Collection from Mills & Boon Including the titles:Scandalous Secrets: Secrets of the PastScandalous Secrets: His Hidden HeirScandalous Secrets: Scandalous ReputationScandalous Secrets: The Billion Dollar SecretScandalous Secrets: A Royal SecretScandalous Secrets: Secrets and LiesTwins: Double TroubleTwins: Twin HeirsTwins: Their Twin Baby SurpriseTwins: Double the Love

Finding love – and family – in the most surprising place When he arrives at the ranch, reserved Jack isn’t expecting much, especially from the woman tasked to help him investigate news into the family tree. But as soon as he meets smoldering and sweet Vanessa, he can’t stop thinking about her. And even if both Van's and Jack’s hearts have been scorched before, the flame sizzling between them cannot be extinguished…

He needs a bride who will marry for all the wrong reasons Commitment-phobic Maddox will do anything to hang on to his ranch – even if it means getting hitched. He finds a willing bride in Adeline, who agrees to a marriage of convenience for reasons of her own. But their strictly business arrangement hits an unexpected bump in the road when the pretend lovebirds make love for real…

With a little help from a cowboyDaddy''s Double Duty by Stella Bagwell While caring for the twins she'd inherited, Vanessa Valdez saw her boss, rancher Conall Donovan, in a new light. Once a coldhearted businessman, he'd dropped everything to help her with the newborns. Vanessa didn't know why the rugged Conall suddenly wanted her and her new family. But having his arms around her was enough to make her sleepless nights worthwhile…The Rebel Cowboy''s Quadruplets by Tina Leonard Mackenzie Hawthorne is looking for a ranch foreman, not a husband. Good thing, because marriage isn't in injured bull rider Justin Morant's future. Justin's a natural with her daughters and a whiz at ranching…yet one day she knows he's going to gallop off into the sunset. Unless, of course, the marriage-minded townspeople get their hands on him!USA TODAY Bestselling Author Stella Bagwell New York Times Bestselling Author Tina Leonard Previously published as Daddy''s Double Duty and The Rebel Cowboy''s Quadruplets

A Pregnant Proposal… After her recent heartbreak, all Maura Donovan wanted was to pick up the pieces of her life. Taking a position as nurse to an elderly rancher seemed a perfect temporary tonic.Then she met his grandson… His rugged masculinity mesmerised her. His passion branded her. Quint Cantrell was an impossible man to resist. But he was six years younger – and now she was having his baby…

The Deputy’s Lost and Found Brady couldn’t hide his fascination with the mystery woman he’d discovered. But as the attraction between them grew, Brady fought contradictory urges. He wanted to claim Lass as his own – but what if she was already spoken for? Her Second Chance Cop Riley is moving forward with her life, so she’s made herself a promise: no romantic entanglements with police officers. Thanks to her late husband, she and her twins have been down that road before. So what is she going to do when seriously sexy Scott offers her his help?

A good-looking playboy or a serious MD? When beautiful heiress Mia Smith arrives at Thunder Canyon Resort, everyone notices – including Marshall Cates. Handsome and successful, Marshall is one of the area’s most notorious ladies’ men. But when he sees Mia, he has a new mission: finding the way to melt her heart. There’s more to mysterious Mia than meets the eye, including a secret she can’t forget.But even that can’t keep her and Marshall apart – you don’t need a degree to see the desire that’s afflicting both of them! The cure is in their hands…MONTANA Big dreams and big hearts in the Big Sky Country.

Shoulders as broad and strong as Texas That was Lucita Sanchez’s first thought as Deputy Ripp McCleod rescued her from a crash. Here was a man that a woman could count on. One who wouldn’t betray his wife and leave her with a son to raise alone.But as Ripp investigated her “accident” they realised someone had targeted Lucita – and her son might also be in danger. Though Ripp vowed to protect Lucita with his life, he was wary about offering up his heart.Still, the proud yet vulnerable ranching heiress compelled him to stay close. Could this disaster be the best thing that ever happened to them?

Falling for the boss's daughter Gabe Trevino came to the Sandbur Ranch to train horses, not fall for a sultry heiress. He could tell she was hiding a secret, tempting Gabe to solve the enigma that was beautiful, vulnerable Mercedes Saddler. Mercedes knew better than to trust the handsome cowboy.She'd come home to Texas to start a new life on the ranch she loved. And Gabe was a man who could break her heart. Yet he called to something deep within her, making her yearn to build a future with him.

A very special Christmas wish Single mum Angie Malone left Christmas wishes to her daughter. After all, nothing could fix the broken heart Angie had had since Jubal Jamison married another woman. She had never seen Jubal again…not even to say she was carrying his child.But now a miracle might happen for Angie and her little girl. With Jubal hired as the vet for the Sandbur Ranch, there was a chance for father and daughter to find each other. And with Christmas just around the corner, perhaps Jubal and Angie could finally forgive the past – and become the family they’d always wanted to be…

Can the doctor help the stubborn sheriff mend his broken heart? As deputy sheriff, Mac usually 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 isn’t about to let anyone stress her patient.But she can’t help being there for this tormented man. A sexy stranger who sees past her plain-Jane façade 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?

She didn’t know which was more dangerous… …the case that had brought Christina Logan to this south Texas ranch, or the six-foot-three cowboy who was far too sexy for anyone’s good. Everything about Lex Saddler screamed danger! So why was Christina letting down her guard?Lex didn’t think he’d ever know the truth about his father’s death – until the beautiful private investigator showed up. Christina was willing to risk her life to get answers. Lex had to show her he too could take some risks. Because he’d found the one woman who could touch his heart, and he wasn’t about to let her go…

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again! Single, alone…and pregnant Babysitting a woman on the verge of giving birth was the last thing Jonas Redman needed. The undercover ranger had come to Chaparral Ranch on a perilous mission; he couldn’t afford any distractions. And sweet, alluring Alexa Cantrell was one distracting woman.When Alexa came home to New Mexico, she didn’t expect to clash with the gorgeous new ranch manager. He seemed determined to protect her, but he was hiding something…Then passion ignited, and Alexa realised how far she’d go to win Jonas’s trust. But could she trust her heart to a man who might not be there tomorrow?

The power of family Her Good Fortune Marie Ferrarella Back home in Texas and putting her life in order, Gloria Mendoza knew men were a distraction she couldn’t afford. Yet when she was offered assistance from top-notch businessman Jack Fortune to get her business up and running, Gloria sensed it would take incredible willpower to ignore the attraction that simmered between them… A Tycoon in TexasCrystal Green Business whiz Christina Mendoza lived for her work. So when she started a terrific new job at Fortune-Rockwell, she wasn’t prepared for the ultimate distraction – her new boss, Derek Rockwell, who made her blood sizzle… Would one forbidden night of passion lead to the end of their working relationship…or was it a first step? In a Texas Minute Stella Bagwell Sierra Mendoza was nursing yet another broken heart when an abandoned baby was left at her door. But Child Services wouldn’t consider the unmarried Sierra as a possible foster parent until her caustic yet charismatic friend Alex Calloway came to the rescue, pretending he was Sierra’s fiancé…

Landy Wisdom was a survivor. Her former husband's abuse hadn't broken her spirit– no, she'd picked herself right up and helped run the local Underground Railroad for battered women. But when it came to love, Landy felt that the train had left the station. She'd built a wall around her heart no man could breach… until journalist Micah Walker showed up and bought the hometown newspaper. For Micah, returning to small-town life was a culture shock.But it was more shocking to see how things had changed for the local debutante. In high school Landy had seemed untouchable. Was she still? Micah would find out, as he patiently, tenderly dismantled her defenses to reveal the warm, compassionate woman underneath…

A changed man… How did her instant motherhood make Vanessa’s boss a different man? While caring for the twins she’d inherited, Vanessa Valdez saw rancher Conall Donovan in a new light. Once a coldhearted businessman, he’d dropped everything to help her care for the newborns. And he was suddenly looking at her with passion in his eyes…Though she’d been half in love with him for years, he’d always been out of her reach. Yet now he was a caring man whose touches thrilled her. Vanessa didn’t know why the rugged Conall suddenly wanted her and her new family. But having his arms around her was enough to make her sleepless nights worthwhile…