Two newborns in jeopardy bring together former sweethearts in the second book in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's Sweetwater Ranch series! The last thing Texas Ranger Tucker McKinnon expects to find in his pantry is two sleeping newborns. But it's the woman who spirited the infants to his ranch who stirs the lawman's blood, along with haunting memories. Once, Tucker and Laine Braddock were inseparable...until murder divided their families. Now, with a killer on Laine's trail, Tucker has never felt more powerless. Or been more determined. Desperate to keep her and her innocent charges safe, Tucker uncovers some shocking truths. Including the feelings they still share--and the desire they're finding impossible to resist.

Welcome to USA Today bestelling author Delores Fossen's Sweetwater Ranch! Maverick Sheriff Saving a little boy's life reopens painful wounds for Texas sheriff Cooper McKinnon. This could be his son, whose loss has haunted him for two years. But Jessa Wells, the boy's adoptive mother, will do anything to hold on to Liam. It's cruel justice that the man who shares Liam's rare blood type has an unsolved murder in his own family. And the danger's far from over. Fighting her desire for Cooper, Jessa has no choice but to join forces with the maverick cowboy. Cowboy Behind the Badge The last thing Texas Ranger Tucker McKinnon expects to find in his pantry is two sleeping newborns. But it's the woman who spirited the infants to his ranch who stirs the lawman's blood, along with haunting memories. Once, Tucker and Laine Braddock were inseparable...until murder divided their families. Now, with a killer on Laine's trail, Tucker has never been more determined to keep her and her innocent charges safe. Rustling Up Trouble Blue McCurdy is supposed to be dead. So why is the ATF agent–and father of Rayanne McKinnon's unborn child–trespassing on McKinnon property? Before the Texas deputy can find out, Blue is injured playing cowboy in shining armor to protect her. When he awakens, he has no memory of what brought him there...or the night he and Rayanne spent together. Now, with an unsolved murder–and reignited passion–raising the stakes, Blue races to put the pieces of his past together before a vindictive enemy destroys his world once again. And this time, he has so much more to lose.

A woman and baby on the run. A Texas lawman sworn to protect them both. A tip about a serial killer's next target sends former big-city lawman Levi Crockett on a fool's errand. The willowy blonde he finds isn't the intended victim. But Alexa Dearborn is on the run and needs Levi's protection. So does the newborn she's guarding with her life. With Alexa's WITSEC identity compromised, the Texas deputy is Alexa's best hope of survival. And although Levi isn't ready to trust her after the tragedy that tore his family apart, he'd never turn his back on the PI and baby girl in her care. Still, as a ruthless murderer stalks them, Levi finds himself fighting an even more powerful enemy: the dangerous desire bringing them closer together…

A Texas lawman risks his future to protect a woman from his past in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's latest Sweetwater Ranch book. The woman fleeing a cold–blooded killer is no stranger to Deputy Colt McKinnon. Fourteen years ago, Elise Nichols was the love of his life. Now she's back in Sweetwater Springs––to be the star witness in an upcoming murder trial that could tear the Texas lawman's family apart. With her explosive revelations certain to rock the town, Elise didn't expect to be welcomed home with open arms. Certainly not by the cowboy with the badge who once meant everything to her. But after being run off the road and shot at, she has no choice but to trust him. Even more dangerous is the desire that's reigniting, making Elise yearn for something she may not live to see.

“Drop the gun, Sheriff.” Discovering Kendall O'Neal being held at gunpoint at his ranch isn't the homecoming sheriff Aiden Braddock expects. And now Kendall's captors are demanding he destroy evidence in an upcoming trial in exchange for the Texas attorney's life... And the life of their unborn baby. Three months ago, Aiden and Kendall gave in to their long-simmering attraction. Now, with a child on the way, the stakes have shot sky-high. But even after he pulls off a daring rescue, Kendall isn't safe. Before long, they find temporary haven in each other's arms — which could be even more dangerous than facing down a killer.

'Someone's trying to break in.' A frantic nine–one–one call sends Sweetwater Springs Deputy Reed Caldwell racing to the home of his ex–wife. But the kidnappers didn't come for Addison. Their target was her two–month–old adopted daughter. Except she isn't adopted and Reed is the father. Now he has to grapple with the shock of sudden parenthood while finding a safe haven for Addison and their baby girl. With desire reigniting –and the threats against mother and child escalating – the Texas lawman will do whatever it takes to protect the woman he loves and the child who needs them both.

A Texas lawman comes face to face with his past and meets the future: his son... First, someone tries to kill him. Then an achingly familiar beauty from his past drops the bombshell of a lifetime: he has a son. Two years ago, Sheriff Jericho Crockett's attraction to Laurel Tate became a brief but intense affair — until an unsolved murder made them enemies. Now, with their son's life hanging in the balance, the Texas lawman must put aside the pain of Laurel's long-held secret in order to keep the little boy safe. But as working together causes powerful feelings to resurface, Jericho isn't about to walk away from being a father to his son...and maybe even a husband.

A Texas Ranger must protect the daughter of a serial killer from becoming his next victim... Breaking into the home of the woman who shared his bed three months ago isn't Weston Cade's usual M.O. But the Texas Ranger is on a personal vendetta to catch a killer, and Addie Crockett is the man's biological daughter. The beautiful rancher also happens to be carrying Wes's child... Addie can't remember her birth father, but she'll never forget the lover who took her to bed — and disappeared. Now, she has to trust Wes with her life. And the life of their unborn baby. As desire reignites, Addie quickly discovers that with this lawman by her side, she just might escape the target on her back.

The Man Behind The Badge by Vickie Taylor released on Jan 25, 1999 is available now for purchase.