Ballet teacher Lizette Baker's last name had never caused so much confusion! The townspeople thought she was opening a bakery. Instead, she opened Dry Creek's first dance studio. By putting on the Nutcracker with an all-local cast, Lizette hoped to heal the rift and create some Christmas sparkle.No one needed distraction more than Judd's young cousins, whom he was raising and keeping safe from their abusive father. So if they want ...
For private investigator Wade Sutton, the town holds too many memories–none of them fond– of his childhood.Yet he can't say no when the sheriff asks him to secretly watch over a woman who might be in danger. «Helping» lovely Jasmine Hunter with the church's Christmas celebration does more for his bruised heart than he wants to admit.As does being back on his family's farm. But he can't stay in Dry Creek. Unless…Jasmine gives ...
Rivals of the Heart A new job in Paradise, Colorado, seems like the perfect fresh start for Dr. Ben Rogers. Only problem is, Dr. Sara Elliot has been counting on getting the same job. Once they negotiate a shared trial run, Ben expects working with Sara to be less than pleasant.Instead, he finds himself drawn to her. She’s dedicated and compassionate, exactly the type of woman he used to want—when family was an option. Yet Ben is surprised to le ...
TO ERR IS HUMAN…But attorney Rebekkah Hawkley figured it would take nothing short of divine intervention for Andre Watson to learn forgiveness. The stubborn Texan might have come home to save his father' s law firm from a shadowy threat, but he refused to forget an age-old family feud. If only Rebekkah could convince Andre that his dad needed his love–and that she didn' t….As Andre saw it, unyielding Rebekkah ought to practice what she ...
Cowboy DadSingle father Seth Austin will do anything for his children. So when he discovers the new housekeeper his grandmother hired for their guest ranch is a former social worker, he plans to keep his family far away from Christina Hunter. Seth once almost lost custody of his beloved kids because of an overzealous social worker. Problem is his children adore Christina and her sweet service dog—and he’s starting to fall for her too. Recuperati ...
Healing Their HeartsAfter nursing her ill father back to health, Meredith Billings must make a decision: Stay on the family ranch or go back to Oklahoma City. Problem is, the one man who could help her is the only one she’d never ask. Widowed veterinarian Stark Burns is desperate for assistance in his busy vet clinic, but his tragic past has made him wary of letting anyone into his life—especially Meri. Because falling in love again isn’t part o ...
A Child's Only Hope When widower Nathan Porter brings his grieving son, Zach, to Wyndermere House's camp, he is desperate for a lifeline. Nathan's hoping the change of scenery to the woods of upstate New York will help mend his son's heart. But the counselor assigned to his son's care seems too young–and too pretty–to be qualified. Paige McFarlane's learned what loving someone–and losing them–costs. But soon her eff ...
The Doctor Next DoorWidowed firefighter Mason Benfield is happy putting out fires and running a teen center—anything to distract himself from the loss of his wife. A loss he blames on a young doctor’s inexperience. So when he discovers his landlords’ new houseguest is just out of med school and working at the new health clinic, Mason bristles. Since Lexie Campbell is also donating her time to his teen center, he can’t escape the woman…or the att ...
A preacher. A deacon. That was the kind of man nurse Charity Sims planned to marry. Which is why her lovesick behavior around Rick McKinley, the contractor building a family center for her church, so confused her. He refused to go to church, let alone lead one. So what if he was handsome and charming? They couldn' t be more different.Infuriating as Rick was, Charity' s mission was clear: Help him see the light of church. As a loner who ...
