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Seduced by a stranger who’s more than he seems… Mia Zane shared a mind-blowing night of passion with Jace Malone. Focused now on saving her struggling veterinary practice, Mia’s shocked to discover she’s pregnant…and that Jace is a billionaire. Jace vows to protect her the way he couldn’t protect his family. But will using his wealth to fix Mia’s problems push her away for good?

Rancher Under the Mistletoe by Joanne Rock He thought he’d left the past behind… Clay Reynolds has returned home to Kingsland Ranch for the holidays. Yet bitter memories still make him feel like an outcast. Seeing Hope Alvarez again stirs memories of their passionate romance…and the letter that ended it. Their desire is still potent, but neither is willing to trust the other. Until Clay discovers his past choices weren’t what they seemed… One Night with a Cowboy by Tanya Michaels Seduced by a stranger who’s more than he seems… Mia Zane shared a mind-blowing night of passion with Jace Malone. Focused now on saving her struggling veterinary practice, Mia’s shocked to discover she’s pregnant…and that Jace is a billionaire. Jace vows to protect her the way he couldn’t protect his family. But will using his wealth to fix Mia’s problems push her away for good?

Is Instant Motherhood In Her Future? As Joyous, Tennessee's only female mechanic, Ronnie Carter is more used to fixing carburetors than dressing for a date. So when Jason McDeere asks her out, she's thrown into a panic! Not only is the handsome high school teacher Ronnie's secret crush, he's the single father of an adorable toddler…who wants a mommy.A tomboy in overalls isn't the role model Jason had in mind for his young daughter. But the better he gets to know her, the more he's convinced that Ronnie's exactly what he's looking for. He has no doubt she'd make the ideal mother for Emily. But is he the perfect family man…for her?

When six-year-old Vicki Hathaway emails a request for a new mommy to the entire PTA mailing list, there's no end of trouble for interim principal Shay Morgan. Then bigger trouble walks into her office in the form of Mark Hathaway. Instant attraction. Mark hasn't been called to the principal's office since he was a kid. And he's never seen a principal who looked like Shay! For Shay, mixing business and pleasure is a big no-no while she's being evaluated for a permanent position. And it's quite possible Mark will relocate to Colorado for his job in a few months.It wouldn't be fair for Mark to introduce a temporary mommy figure into Vicki's life. But how can Mark and Shay deny the feelings growing between them? Could it be a little girl is about to get her valentine wish after all?

There’s No Place Like Texas Sam Travis doesn’t like to be tied down. He’s used to picking up work all around the Hill Country, including odd jobs for Wanda Keller, an older woman who treats him as a son. When Wanda suddenly dies, her estranged daughter shows up…and Lorelei Keller turns out to be more than he bargained for. Polished—some might say uptight—Lorelei left Fredericksburg in the dust years ago.Coming home for her mom’s funeral sends her into a tailspin of regrets. But that’s nothing compared to the shock of learning that Sam has inherited her mother’s B and B. Did the sexy cowboy manipulate his way into her mother’s heart? Lorelei is determined to clean up this mess, and then get the heck out of Texas. For good this time. Because there’s nothing to keep her there now…except maybe Sam?

Too Hot To Handle? Grace Torres has a lot to lose. And the Texas Hill Country restaurateur isn’t letting Ty Beckett steal her thunder. He may be the Lone Star State’s most famous bachelor chef, but Grace has a family legacy to save. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep her beloved restaurant afloat…even go head to head in a reality TV cook-off only one of them can win.Growing up dirt-poor just made Ty more determined to succeed. But he’s facing some stiff competition. Grace may be the only female alive who sees past Ty’s footloose façade and charming one-liners. She’s also igniting more heat than a Mexican jalapeno.Walking away with first place could give Ty everything he ever wanted. It could also make him lose the one woman who’s ever come close to taming this culinary cowboy!

She's Running From The Law… Alexandra Hunt is living a lie. In fact, that's not even her real name. But after the death of her estranged husband, Alex and her four-year-old daughter were at the mercy of ruthless people: her powerful, possibly crooked former in-laws. When they came after her child, Alex saw no choice but to flee.Small town Fredericksburg, Texas, offers unexpected sanctuary. Until she meets her next-door neighbor, by-the-book—and devilishly handsome—Texas Ranger Zane Winchester! Single father Zane has to admit he has a thing for sweet, pretty Alex.Yet while the attraction is mutual, she's definitely hiding something. And Zane can't abide a liar. He needs to find out Alex's secrets before he can truly allow her into his and his teenage daughter's lives. But when he discovers the truth, will he help Alex—or turn her in?

"Noelle and the Wise Man" by Roz Denny Fox Noelle Hale, who runs her family''s Christmas-tree farm in Oregon, has always dreamed of growing the White House tree. The perfect tree. Then newcomer Camden Latimer takes over the farm next door. Will Noelle''s dream blind her to the possibilities of a perfect life?"One Magic Christmas" by Ann DeFeeBah! Humbug. Honey Campbell is definitely a bit of a Scrooge. But when a snowstorm strands her at the Magic Tree Farm with the ex-husband she''s never stopped loving— and three kids plus a dog—she just might rediscover the spirit of Christmas! "Tanner and Baum" by Tanya Michaels Tanner Waide thought he was meant for bigger things than the town of Mistletoe, Georgia, could offer him. But leaving Lilah Baum was his biggest mistake, and now he''s determined to make it up to her by ensuring that this Christmas—and each one in their future—is absolutely perfect.

She''s not ready for motherhood. As the only female mechanic in Joyous, Tennessee, Ronnie Carter is more used to fixing carburetors than dressing for a date. So when Jason McDeere asks her out, she''s thrown into a panic. Not only is the handsome high school teacher Ronnie''s secret crush, he''s the single father of an adorable toddler…who wants a mommy. A tomboy in overalls isn''t the role model Jason had in mind for his young daughter. But the better he gets to know her, the more he''s convinced that she''s exactly what he''s looking for. He has no doubt she''d make the ideal mother. Now, how can he convince Ronnie?

Brooke Nichols spent her entire childhood bouncing through states, school districts and more than a few of her parents'' ill-conceived "adventures." Now, she''s finally found some stability. Engaged to a gorgeous, gainfully employed businessman—who always calls when he says he will—Brooke is eager to settle down once and for all. No alarms, no surprises.Certainly, she would never consider a relationship with someone like her fiancé''s best friend, firefighter Jake McBride. With his frequent footloose jaunts and a career that involves leaping into dangerous situations, Jake is everything Brooke''s fiancé is not: raw, spontaneous and passionate. But passion isn''t everything…is it?As Jake keeps pushing Brooke''s boundaries, and her buttons, the girl who hates surprises might just end up surprising everyone, especially herself.

When six-year-old Vicki Hathaway emails a request for a new mommy to the entire PTA mailing list, there''s no end of trouble for interim principal Shay Morgan. Then bigger trouble walks into her office in the form of Mark Hathaway. Instant attraction.Mark hasn''t been called to the principal''s office since he was a kid. And he''s never seen a principal who looked like Shay! For Shay, mixing business and pleasure is a big no-no while she''s being evaluated for a permanent position. And it''s quite possible Mark will relocate to Colorado for his job in a few months.It wouldn''t be fair for Mark to introduce a temporary mommy figure into Vicki''s life. But how can Mark and Shay deny the feelings growing between them? Could it be a little girl is about to get her valentine wish after all?

Jane Porter and Tanya Michaels deliver two passionate love stories in one romantic volume in My Cowboy Valentine.A kiss from a cowboy . . . Be Mine, Cowboy by New York Times–bestselling author Jane PorterYears ago, Rachel James gave Cade King an ultimatum, and he walked. Heartbroken, Rachel moved on. Life is tough as a single mom, but Rachel is doing just fine.Now Cade’s back after burning up the rodeo circuit, and things are different. He’s sober, but with one burning regret. He has some work to do to show Rachel he’s changed—but he’s up to the challenge.Hill Country Cupid by award-winning author Tanya MichaelsTess knows what young Bailey Calhoun wants: a mom. So when she sees shy cowboy Nick Calhoun giving someone the eye, Tess goes into full matchmaking mode.Nick is happy to have Tess’s help—but her matchmaking backfires. How can he convince his cupid that she’s the one he wants?

Being more than friends has its benefits!One year ago Serena Donavan and her best friend, David Grant, shared an incredibly hot night, £ but she made it clear that was a one-time thing. It was easy to stay away from him when they were living in different states. But David's returning to Atlanta for good…and Serena's more than in the mood for a repeat performance!No matter how hard he's tried, David can't forget the evening he made love with Serena. The chemistry was indescribable. Despite what Serena thinks, it's not just sex he wants—he wants her. Completely. Since he doesn't give up easily, David plans to convince her to stop holding back and give them everything she's goL.but can he get her to go all the way?

The right man for the job Real estate agent Danica Yates did everything right. She found the right man, waited the right amount of time to get engaged and planned the perfect wedding. Then everything went very, very wrong. Now Dani is left with one unworn bridal gown, one canceled honeymoon and one jerk of an ex-fiancé. The bright side? She can finally make her move on the gorgeous man known only as Hot Architect… Except that Sean Grayson is actually Hot Architect''s Even Hotter Twin Brother. But before Sean can admit his real identity, the chemistry between them takes over, fierce and demanding. He can''t refuse her, or turn away from the blinding want that consumes them both. He knows he has to admit the truth…and convince Dani that the wrong brother is definitely the right man!

"I dare you…" Riley Kendrick has officially lost her nerve. Since being robbed last year, her spontaneous side—the fun side—has been completely MIA. That is, until her new neighbor moves in. Jack Reed, aka Mr. Apartment 4B, is over six feet of hard, sculpted hotness with a dimpled smile…one that suggests that maybe it''s time for Riley to get in touch with her once-naughty self. Now the dares have begun. What started in an elevator has quickly escalated to a game of sexy challenges, each more daring than the last. It''s exciting, it''s wicked, and as far as Jack''s concerned, it''s a safe, no-strings fling. But every game has its limits…and Jack is about to discover just how dangerous a dare can get!

A Kiss From A Cowboy… Be Mine, Cowboy by Jane Porter Years ago, Rachel James gave Cade King an ultimatum, and he walked. Heartbroken, Rachel moved on. Life is tough as a single mom, but Rachel is doing just fine. Now Cade’s back after burning up the rodeo circuit, and things are different. He’s sober, but with one burning regret. And he has some work to do to show Rachel he’s changed—but he’s up to the challenge. Hill Country Cupidby Tanya Michaels Tess knows what young Bailey Calhoun wants: a mom. So when she sees shy cowboy Nick Calhoun giving someone the eye, Tess goes into full matchmaking mode. Nick is happy to have Tess’s help… but her matchmaking backfires. How can he convince his cupid that she’s the one he wants?

Life’s been full of surprises lately for rancher Garrett Frost – and not in a good way. His mother has just dropped a bombshell about his past, so Garrett takes some time away to come to terms with family secrets.And who should he run into? Arden Cade, the beautiful photographer who shared a single night of passion with Garrett six months ago. He is even more shocked when he discovers she's pregnant–and he's the daddy. To make matters worse, Arden hadn’t even planned on telling Garrett about the baby. Despite her lies, Garrett is determined to be a good father. He’s not the type to cut and run, and he can’t deny that he’s falling for Arden all over again. But he’ll have to find a way to forgive her betrayal … and make peace with that skeleton in the family closet.

Ski-lodge manager Elisabeth is the quiet Donnelly twin – sedate, mature, responsible. It wasn’t like her to fall in love with ski patroller Justin Cade, famous for his killer smile, blue eyes, and way with women.But it was just like him to dump her when things began to get serious. Now he’s suddenly back in her life, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Elisabeth has plans to marry a successful businessman, and with Christmas around the corner, she wants to make the holidays special for her adopted young goddaughter. Falling for Justin all over again would definitely not be the sensible thing to do. But maybe, for once in her life, Elisabeth should follow her heart instead of her head.

Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After All Meg Nichols needed to prove herself as an event planner was for this weekend's society wedding in the Texas Hill Country to go smoothly. Then things started to go wrong. The maid of honor's tan turned a very unnatural shade of orange. The best man had a skiing accident and broke his leg. And his replacement was none other than her ex-boyfriend!

He's Just The Hired Help…What kind of cockeyed Pollyanna is Colin Cade working for? Her porch is rotting, her "guest cabin" is cheerless and her land and livestock have only a geriatric cowboy to care for them. Yet Hannah Shaw is positive she can turn her ranch into a successful B and B–and that Colin's the man to make it happen.But Colin can't stick around. He lives with the loss of his family by avoiding the memories, and the way he feels around Hannah and her young son is like a knife to the heart. Trouble is, he's better at ignoring his own pain than someone else's, and bright, cheerful Hannah has a heart as haunted as his own. She deserves to be happy–but could she really be with him?

HER CHRISTMAS WISHThe last thing rodeo cowboy Daniel Baron needs is a commitment. After a lifetime of feeling like an outsider among his larger-than-life stepfamily at Roughneck Ranch, Daniel is ready to leave the ring–and Texas–behind forever. Except he can't stop thinking about the woman he just met–beautiful, bighearted…and pregnant.Of course Nicole Bennett is attracted to strong, sweet Daniel–he's pretty much perfect. But he made it clear that he doesn't want a family, the one thing Nicole's dreamed of her whole life. Now, just as that dream is coming true, Nicole could lose the only man she wants to share it with…unless Daniel can find the courage to open his heart.

A FRESH STARTWidow Kate Sullivan moved to Cupid’s Bow, Texas, to get her teenage son on the right path. But their new life in the small town gets off to a rocky start when her son is caught shoplifting by the sheriff. Kate is immediately attracted to Cole Trent, but she's not ready to fall in love again, and certainly not with another cop.Cole should have known Cupid’s matchmakers would scramble to fix him up with a smart, beautiful woman like Kate. The single dad has managed to evade their efforts until now, so he and Kate come up with a plan to keep the matchmakers at bay. Pretending to be a couple was a good idea, until Cole realizes his feelings are anything but pretend. Can he convince Kate to give their romance a real chance?

Perfectionist (n.)–someone doomed to disappointmentFor a person convinced second best simply won''t do, all of a sudden Jocelyn "Joss" McBride can''t seem to win. Not in the battles with her snippy Siamese or skirmishes with the fire-breathing dragon who''s her mother. Or even more annoying, losing advertising awards and clients to the infuriating Hugh Brannon, her not-quite-perfect ex-lover whom she, um, sort of lost, too.Well, enough already.Like any overachiever, Joss is determined to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat–meaning beating Hugh, of course. Unfortunately, her attempts at evening the score bounce right off the Teflon man and a new suspicion dawns–if life was absolutely perfect, wouldn''t it be a bore?

Being more than friends has its benefits!One year ago Serena Donavan and her best friend, David Grant, shared an incredibly hot night – but she made it clear that was a one-time thing. It was easy to stay away from him when they were living in different states. But David's returning to Atlanta for good…and Serena's more than in the mood for a repeat performance!No matter how hard he's tried, David can't forget the evening he made love with Serena. The chemistry was indescribable. Despite what Serena thinks, it's not just sex he wants–he wants her. Completely. Since he doesn't give up easily, David plans to convince her to stop holding back and give them everything she's got. But can he get her to go all the way?

The right man for the jobReal estate agent Danica Yates did everything right. She found the right man, waited the right amount of time to get engaged and planned the perfect wedding. Then everything went very, very wrong. Now Dani is left with one unworn bridal gown, one canceled honeymoon and one jerk of an ex-fiancé. The bright side? She can finally make her move on the gorgeous man known only as Hot Architect…Except that Sean Grayson is actually Hot Architect's Even Hotter Twin Brother. But before Sean can admit his real identity, the chemistry between them takes over, fierce and demanding. He can't refuse her, or turn away from the blinding want that consumes them both. He knows he has to admit the truth…and convince Dani that the wrong brother is definitely the right man!

AN UNEXPECTED GIFT As the single mom of triplets, Megan Rivers has no time to spare, especially for her playboy neighbour, Will Trent—she’s been burned by his kind before. But when the flirty firefighter pleads for her help with an adorable baby boy suddenly left in his care, Megan can’t say no…for the baby’s sake, of course.After his fiancée ditched him, Will had been enjoying the single life. Now he’s taking the kids to see Santa and picking out Christmas trees with Megan, and he realises he likes being a family man. Will’s ready to give love another chance, but can he convince Megan to do the same?

"I dare you…" Riley Kendrick has officially lost her nerve. Since being robbed last year, her spontaneous side—the fun side—has been completely MIA. That is, until her new neighbor moves in. Jack Reed, aka Mr. Apartment 4B, is over six feet of hard, sculpted hotness with a dimpled smile…one that suggests that maybe it's time for Riley to get in touch with her once-naughty self.Now the dares have begun. What started in an elevator has quickly escalated to a game of sexy challenges, each more daring than the last. It's exciting, it's wicked, and as far as Jack's concerned, it's a safe, no-strings fling. But every game has its limits…and Jack is about to discover just how dangerous a dare can get!

“Teach me to be sexy…” Phoebe Mars can’t believe her chef boyfriend has unceremoniously dumped her. She’s beautiful, successful, one of the city's hottest pastry chefs…and determined to show her ex she’s worth fighting for. Notorious player Heath Jensen is just the tall stud of sexy hotness to help her win back her man!Of course, there are a few teeny complications. For one, he's Phoebe's friend. For another, he's her ex's business partner. And when Heath volunteers to help her discover her wild side, Phoebe knows she doesn’t want her ex back. She falls for Heath’s charms, but outside of the bedroom he seems happy to just stay friends. Can Phoebe go back…especially when her heart is on the line?

A lesson in chemistry…Back in college, Mia Hayes had a secret crush on fellow student Daniel Keegan, who was an obnoxious stuffed shirt. But she fantasized about turning Mr. Uptight into Mr. Hot Sex. Now Mia owns a successful event planning business, and at a bachelor party she’s organized, she runs into Mr. Uptight himself. And she's determined to show overly serious college professor Daniel how to loosen up a little…Imagine Mia’s surprise when she learns that Daniel has a deliciously wicked side—one that makes her knees weak with lust. It turns out Daniel is a whole lot more than she ever dreamed. But tempting the professor might have been the riskiest thing Mia has ever done. Because in their case, opposites don't just attract… they combust.