A rancher comes home to a passionate hero’s welcome—from a perfect stranger! Discover New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson’s The Westmoreland Legacy… Returning from active duty to find his ranch being dug up by a beautiful stranger isn’t the homecoming navy SEAL Gavin Blake expected. Dr. Layla Harris is convinced there’s buried treasure on his land, and won’t be deterred from the hunt. Gavin begrudgingly lets her proceed with her project, but the only treasure this wealthy rancher wants to uncover is the professor’s secret desires! When Layla unearths family secrets—and mysterious threats—he vows to do whatever it takes to protect her. But will she be there for him when her explosive revelations rock his world to its very foundations? From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite The Westmoreland Legacy returns to the world of New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson’s popular Westmorelands series. Don’t miss a single story! Book 1 — The Rancher Returns Book 2 — His Secret Son Book 3 — An Honorable Seduction Book 4 — His to Claim Book 5 — Duty or Desire

Sometimes the hardest thing about homecoming Is letting go of the past. Buck Carson knew returning to Lone Rock would be hard. But family and stability for his three adopted sons far outweigh his feelings or his past. He’ll make amends with family and ignore outside judgment. Until Marigold Rivers comes knocking with his teenage son in tow, after discovering him in her daughter’s bedroom. The single mom is stunned that the boy is Buck's son. Buck Carson, the ultimate bad boy of Lone Rock. The man Marigold blames for her brother’s death. And the last man she should want to encounter. But Buck is different now. The past is behind them, and there is a chemistry neither can ignore. Still, can Marigold trust her heart to the former wild child of Lone Rock? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

Home On The Ranch The Rocking K ranch is the only home Carter Beck has ever known. Now, in the wake of family tragedy, he wants to sell it. But how can he do that when his new horse trainer, Emma Minton, sees the ranch as her fresh start? All she wants is a good job and a place to raise her son. As Emma's little boy becomes attached to Carter, he wonders if selling the ranch is really for the best. Or could this bond mean a second chance at a family--for all of them?

Find a fresh start at life and love in these two stories by author Carolyne Aarsen The Rancher’s Return In the wake of family tragedy, Carter Beck wants to sell Rocking K ranch—the only home he’s ever known. His new horse trainer, Emma Minton, sees the ranch as her fresh start. And as Emma’s little boy becomes attached to Carter, he wonders if selling the ranch is really for the best. Could this bond mean a second chance at a family…for all of them? Daddy Lessons The high school sweetheart who broke her heart is the last person teacher Hailey Deacon expects to see during her temporary stay in her hometown. But when widower Dan Morrow brings his troubled six-year-old daughter to Hailey for help, how can she refuse? Hailey vows not to fall for him again. But if a determined little girl has her way, Hailey won’t be leaving Hartley Creek again anytime soon.

Protecting the woman he can’t resist… The Rancher Returns by New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson Returning from active duty to find his ranch being dug up by a beautiful stranger isn’t the homecoming navy SEAL Gavin Blake expected. Layla Harris is convinced there’s buried treasure on his land. But the only treasure this wealthy rancher wants to uncover is the professor’s secret desires! When Layla unearths family secrets—and mysterious threats—he vows to do whatever it takes to protect her. Even as her revelations change everything… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Playing with Temptation by Reese Ryan Walking away from the man she loved seven years ago is the biggest regret of media consultant Kendra Williams’s life. Now her son needs his father…and Kendra needs to win back pro footballer Nate Johnston’s trust. After she broke his heart, repairing his career is the least she can do. Powerful passion still smolders between them, but will a jealous ex sabotage their second chance at a future? New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson

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Mother for His Children Single father Shane McCoy has his hands full trying to run a ranch while raising two-year-old twins. His children clearly need a mother's guiding hand. An encounter with a lovely stranger on a train platform offers an unconventional answer to his predicament when she suggests a marriage of convenience. Tessa Spencer needs a fresh start far from her con man father's schemes. His latest scrape has made her the target of a vengeful outlaw. Shane's isolated ranch provides refuge, and his children easily win Tessa's affections. But as her checkered past resurfaces, only honesty and trust will make this family Christmas the first of many...

The hero of Flagman's Folly has been gone more than a year. But he still stands between Ben Sawyer and what he desires most—Dana Wright, the love of Ben's life. When soldier Paul Wright left for the last time, he made his best friend promise to look after his wife and kids. Ben—good, steady Ben—is honoring that promise. And it's burning him up inside. Because Dana is shutting Ben out. She wants him—so much—but she can't afford to give in. If she does, she'll spill her secret, and the betrayal will hurt everyone she cares about—her children, who loved their daddy; her town, which loves its hero; and Ben, who loved his friend. She'll do anything to protect her secret—even give up her second chance at happiness.

Digging a little deeper Running his family's ranch has always been Josh McGregor's dream. Dealing with his feisty grandfather, however, is not. Josh is struggling to maintain control, and ranch manager Tara Livingston doesn't help. The only thing they agree on is ignoring the attraction between them. Tara has a special bond with his grandfather, but she won't stay in Montana forever. Yet her bold nature challenges Josh, making him question his goals. When Tara takes his grandfather on a treasure-hunting trip to the mountains, Josh has no choice but to go along. They may not find jewels, but they could come back with something even more valuable…