Back in the saddle Hooves for Heroes is much more than a job for Special Forces veteran Colby Kotch, it’s home. When his boss hires a spoiled rancher’s daughter, he’s less than thrilled. But Jayden Gillian is nothing like he expected. The gorgeous physical therapist is a single mom, struggling to raise a three-year-old daughter. Also unexpected—instant sparks. Jayden can’t afford to risk her job for a quick fling. Neither can Colby. But they can still be friends, right? Only, working together makes Jayden long to know more about Colby—and the pain in his past. Pain he’s trying to hide. She won’t let Colby push her away, because two wounded hearts can become whole again…together.

Is this friendship…or love? Abandoned by her jerk of an ex, wedding planner Amy Jensen is now alone, broke and pregnant. So much for fairy tales. Then strikingly gorgeous cowboy Flynn Gillian practically rides to Amy’s rescue. It can’t be hormones, can it? Because the moment Amy looks into those deep blue eyes, she knows she’s in a whole lot of trouble… Horse trainer Flynn Gillian has always lived his life according to plan—and falling for pregnant Amy is definitely not in that plan. Yet he can’t seem to stay away from her. To keep himself from wanting to kiss her. But can Flynn let himself fall for Amy…knowing that loving her means trading in his free-range cowboy life for a ready-made family?

Home at last? Jace Trent is the definition of unsettled. But it’s a lifestyle he’s beginning to outgrow. So when Layla Dempsey returns home to Cupid’s Bow, Texas, it seems like fate. His best friend’s little sister is all grown up and so are Jace’s feelings for her. Everything changes, though, when he realizes that Layla’s been keeping a secret from him—his six-year-old daughter, Addie. Jace is furious at Layla’s betrayal. He’s missed so much of his daughter’s life! Yet how can he stay mad when a future with Layla and Addie is right in front of him. Jace will do anything to gain Layla’s trust—even pose shirtless in her cowboy fund-raising calendar—because he’s not letting the two of them walk out of his life again.

Daring to love Charlotte Bennett has one purpose in life—helping children in need. When Maverick Gillian arrives at her office, declaring he’s not the father of a little girl in foster care, Charlotte doesn’t know whether to believe him. Yet he takes little Olivia home. The handsome, kindhearted rancher is just the type of man Charlotte could fall for, if she were interested in a relationship. Maverick owes it to his childhood best friend to look after her orphaned daughter. He’s also drawn to Charlotte. She’s devoted to her social work career, but she deserves more. Maverick wants to show Charlotte she’s worthy of love, but will she let him?

Rodeo bronc supplier Lori Calhoun has struggled to live up to expectations after her father¿s sudden death. When a trailer load of her star broncs disappear, the Knight Agency steps in to investigate.Foreman of the Calhoun Ranch, Trip Jensen has watched Lori struggle to keep up with the demands of the ranch and the rodeo stock. He¿s always admired her and loved her¿but he¿s kept that to himself. She was the boss¿s daughter and is now the boss¿off-limits for a cowboy like him. When more stock begins to disappear from the ranch, they must work together to solve the mystery. Unable to know who on the ranch to trust Trip enlist the Presley brothers from the neighboring ranch to back him up.Lori has always admired Trip but he made it clear years ago that he wasn't interested in her as more than a friend. Now, he sticking close and she¿s finding it hard to concentrate on the danger and not the man.Can love blossom between them before time runs out?

There’s no place like Texas Claimed by a Cowboy Lorelei Keller left Fredericksburg, Texas, in the dust years ago. After coming home for her mom’s funeral, she’s shocked to learn that Sam Travis has inherited the family 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. There’s nothing to keep her there now—except maybe Sam. Texas Stakeout A US marshal and city wrangler at heart, Dylan Rooney has a new assignment in the heart of Texas: protect Rachel Kincaid, a widow with a young son whose ranch hand has just been killed. Posing as the new ranch hand, Dylan quickly learns that his job won’t be easy—especially when Rachel’s fugitive brother is the prime suspect. And when the woman he’s vowed to protect is the same woman he’s falling for.

Giving love a chance Her Cowboy Hero Hannah Shaw is positive she can turn her ranch into a successful B and B—and that Colin Cade is 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 being with the lovely Hannah and her young son is like a knife to the heart. Hannah deserves to be happy, but how can Colin be the hero she needs? A Kiss on Crimson Ranch When actress Sara Wellens inherits half of a crumbling guest ranch in Crimson, Colorado, she figures she’ll sell her portion and be back on her feet in Hollywood in no time. The one thing she didn’t count on was her partner in property, sexy single dad Josh Travers. Sara is surprised at how quickly she bonds with the charming cowboy and his daughter. But she’s not looking for a forever family…

Come to the heart of horse country In a Cowboy’s Arms The day she turned eighteen, Sadie Corkin was going to elope with Jarod Bannock, the son of her family’s most bitter rival. Until it all went wrong. Eight years later, one thing hasn’t changed: her passion for the proud, sexy Apsaalooke rancher. There’s unfinished business between them, including what really happened that fateful night. And now there’s a more immediate threat to their happiness: an enemy who wants Sadie’s ranch… Beau: Cowboy Protector As much as Sierra Byrne wants to be with Beau Adams, anything long-term is impossible. A recently diagnosed illness will soon leave her blind, and she can’t ask the rising rodeo star to take on that responsibility. Though she tries to pretend their connection is just physical, Sierra’s true feelings run a lot deeper. Will she let her affliction steal not only her sight, but her dreams of happiness, as well?

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A strong cowboy is good to find! A Family for Tyler When Wyatt Hawkins discovers he has a nephew, he vows to be there for Tyler until his father returns. Too bad the judge in their custody case is interfering with Wyatt’s plan. She has strong feelings about a single rancher raising a child and Wyatt can’t help wondering why. Is it the attraction between them? Or maybe his nephew’s heart isn’t the only one that needs healing… The Prodigal Cowboy A political scandal in her South Dakota hometown could make reporter Bella Primeaux’s career. Then she uncovers a possible connection between her story and her high school crush, Ethan Wolf Track. Ethan’s reformed his wild ways, but he’s as irresistible as ever! Still, he’s hiding something. Will digging up the past cost Bella a future with the man she’s falling for?