THIRD TIME'S A CHARM? Retired bull rider Cole Davis was much more successful in the ring than in his relationships. Twice divorced, he's come home to work on the family ranch and build his budding art career—and steer clear of anything serious when it comes to women. But when he overhears Devon Newberry being bullied by her pushy mother, he comes up with a plan to help the pretty shopkeeper. Though Devon hates lying, the blue-eyed cowboy's proposal of a fake relationship is working perfectly…until her feelings become all too real. She knows Cole's heart isn't available, but she can't help hoping she can change his mind!

ANNIE WHITAKER HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PLAIN JANE But in the bustling gold-rush town of Canon City, Colorado, she turns heads, especially that of cowboy Caleb Hutton. Annie's seen Caleb many times in her father's mercantile, and she's surprised and pleased when he takes a special interest in her. Caleb's faith was shattered when his fiancée jilted him for a wealthier man. But as he gets to know Annie, his view of women--and God--soon takes a turn for the better. Can Annie's steadfast faith help the former preacher find his way back to his calling and a second chance at love?

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Cowboy goes a-courtin' Jeremiah Blake is a true man of the West: a hardworking, straight-talking rancher. He's got his priorities all figured out—and marriage isn't one of them. He likes women, no mistake about it, but not on what you'd call a permanent basis. Cilla Prescott's arrival in Glory provides him with a brand-new challenge. But Cilla has her priorities figured out, too. She says she's not interested in romance—or in him. She's just opened a preschool; she doesn't have time for men. Jeremiah aims to change her mind. He's decided to take dating and courtship more seriously, decided that maybe he should get married, as everyone's been telling him for years. Now he had to convince Cilla that she's the wife for him! EVen it if takes a bachelor auction and some conniving by a old friend to do it…

THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY…? Texas millionaire Keith Owens loved his bachelor ways—until elegant and sophisticated Andrea O'Rourke came back to town. Years ago the sparks between them had nearly seared them both—but Andrea had left, swearing to forget the power of Keith's touch… Now she'd returned, cool, calm and collected—until she caught Keith's possessive, passionate eye once more. This time, he swore she wouldn't escape him before he had his fill—but then he would release her. Only, Keith forgot to let Andrea in on his plan…

Previously published as Caress of Fire SHE GOT WHAT SHE WANTED Lisette Keller has always dreamed of opening up a millinery shop in Chicago. But first she has to get there. Taking a job as a cook on a cattle drive certainly wasn’t part of her dream, but then so wasn’t the iron-jawed rancher running the whole operation. Maybe it’s the way he wears his Stetson or the steely gaze underneath the brim drinking her in, but when he touches her, it’s like a dream she never wants to end . . . HE FOUND WHAT HE NEEDED When the spirited beauty applied for the cook opening, Gil McLoughlin was doubtful she could handle the long hot trail from Texas to Abilene. But he was also tempted by thoughts of what she could handle. Against his better judgment, he not only hires Lisette, but soon enough, under a starry night sky, he gives in to every temptation she lights up inside him. From that point on, where they’re heading no longer matters. Home had found them in their lasting embrace . . .

THE LONESOME COWBOY BLUES Rancher Yance Culhane had loved truly—and lost big time. So he faced the long Wyoming winters solo. Until Della Dennehy and her four kids moved back to Elk Creek, in need of a man's helping hand. Yance had known Della forever—even had had a secret schoolboy crush on her. But now the single mom and her rambunctious brood struck deeper chords. Made Yance hungry for livin' and lovin'. Had Yance found the perfect fit in Della's fatherless family? Or was the lonesome cowboy…headin' for heartache? A RANCHING FAMILY Though scattered by years and tears, the Heller clan shares mile-deep roots in one Wyoming ranch—and a singular talent for lassoing the unlikeliest hearts!

Whether it's for business or pleasure, for one month or one night, we have the husband you need! Call 1-800-HUSBAND. Operators standing by… Wade Montana rode the orneriest bulls on the rodeo circuit, but he had no idea how to keep his niece from missin' her mommy. Tamin' broncos was sure easier than sharin' his RV with a teary-eyed little filly. When he spied a billboard for 1-800-HUSBAND in his rearview mirror, he hoped to God they had wives, too. Rachel Harrington was dreading her thirtieth unmarried birthday. Hundreds of husbands-for-hire had passed her agency's stringent guidelines, though none of them did anything to excite her. Rachel wanted someone a little rough around the edges—a rebel, a desperado…a cowboy!

Duke Martin is a father! The former army medic is stunned when old love Oregon Jeffries tells him the news. Given his troubled past, the hardworking rancher and diner owner understands why Oregon kept his daughter a secret for twelve years. But now Duke desperately wants to make up for lost time. As he sets out to be a true father to Lilly, he soon realizes his feelings for Oregon are growing stronger. When Oregon's health falters, he's ready to care for her and prove that he's worthy of her love. Could this be Duke's second chance with the woman he never should have let get away? Martin's Crossing: In this small Texas town, every heart finds a home

Minutes before saying "I do," Annette Olsen realized her mistake and bolted—a wedding gown in her trunk and a baby in her belly! In St. Valentine, she found the perfect place to start over…until a handsome drifter blew into her diner, setting the town abuzz with gossip and her heart aflutter with impossible dreams. Jared Colton wanted only to find his ties to the town's legendary founder and move on through. But something about Annette got to him. Maybe it was the secrets she kept, or her tender touch, or how much she needed him. Or maybe it was the spark of longing her kiss awakened in his soul. Either way, Jared found himself wishing for what had eluded him—a family, with Annette and a baby he'd claim as his own….