In his eyes… She’d always been a superstar. When her stardom is ripped away, there’s only one place Hope Bradford can find solace: her aptly named hometown, Haven. As she dodges the press, Hope also runs headlong into the unfinished business of her past—including her first love. Michael Gilmore’s done all he can to build a life in Haven without Hope…in more ways than one. But can the loyal hometown cowboy really compare to the lights of Tinseltown? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Match Made in Haven Book 1: The Sheriff's Nine-Month Surprise Book 2: Her Seven-Day Fiancé Book 3: Six Weeks to Catch a Cowboy Book 4: Claiming the Cowboy's Heart Book 5: Double Duty for the Cowboy Book 6: One Night with the Cowboy Book 7: A Chance for the Rancher Book 8: The Marine's Road Home Book 9: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Book 10: The Rancher's Promise Book 11: The Chef's Surprise Baby Book 12: Captivated by the Cowgirl Book 13: Countdown to Christmas Book 14: Her Not-So-Little Secret Book 15: The Rancher's Christmas Reunion

A determined young widow receives a romantic Christmas surprise in this heartwarming western historical romance. Though she’s had her share of heartache, widow Juliette Lindor still believes in Christmas miracles. And a miracle is what she needs to restore her town to its former glory. Having once fallen for a local bad boy, she wants to raise her two small children somewhere safe from corrupting influences. But then Trea Culverson returns with plans of his own, bringing all the passion Juliette thought she’d never have again. Trea is determined to prove that he’s changed his ways. But with the town firmly set against him, can she show them and Trea that trust and love are just as powerful as any Christmas gift?

Can one special dog… Make this a Christmas to remember? Struggling to manage his father’s dementia while raising two young sons, widower Nathan Crenshaw is desperate for help. That is, until his dad’s new service dog arrives with an unexpected guest—trainer Gemma Spencer, the woman who broke his heart fifteen years ago. Now Nathan must spend the holidays working alongside his first love and ignoring their rocky history. But when Gemma steps up for his family after a near tragedy, old feelings start to resurface. With their future uncertain, can matchmaking relatives and a K-9 turn the New Year into their second chance? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner Book 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain Book 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi Main Book 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter Book 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain Book 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt Book 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge Book 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain Book 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter

HOLIDAY HOMECOMING This isn’t the first time Jewell Hyatt let Saxon Conrad go. When they were teens, she broke up with him so that he could pursue his country music career. Now, pregnant after their unexpected reunion, Jewell must prepare herself to let Saxon go again. Her heart may object, but she refuses to hold him back. Music never completed Saxon the way Jewell did…and still does. He’s ready to settle down, and a baby on the way makes his decision that much easier. The only hard part will be convincing Jewell to give him a chance. All of Saxon’s dreams have come true, except the most important one—a future with the woman he loves.

The Sheriff’s Second Chance Sheriff Justice Gareau can make outlaws quake in their boots…yet coming face-to-face with Evangeline Benoit once again takes away all his composure. She broke their engagement, and his heart, to marry a wealthy older man. Despite his reluctance, Justice can’t avoid the widowed single mother of two when they’re collaborating on a Christmas village for the town’s children. The loving boy Evangeline once knew has become an unyielding lawman. Forced to flee New Orleans over false allegations, Evie doubts Justice will take her side when the past follows her to Colorado. Especially when he and her troublesome son butt heads. But perhaps the spirit of Christmas will soften his heart and give them a second chance at love.

A love that never died… Could be rekindled this Christmas Helen Blackwell never stopped loving horse trainer Nash…even when she divorced him. When the stoic cowboy bets the ranch on her winning a cutting horse competition—and she’s terrified to ride—she wonders if there’s any hope for them. Renewing the love between them may take more than a moment under the mistletoe. But working together could heal past hurts and give their five-year-old son his Christmas wish! USA TODAY Bestselling Author From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging. The Blackwells of Eagle Springs Book 1: Wyoming Promise by Anna J. Stewart Book 2: A Wyoming Secret Proposal by Amy Vastine Book 3: Wyoming Rodeo Rescue by Carol Ross Book 4: Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff by Cari Lynn Webb Book 5: Wyoming Christmas Reunion by Melinda Curtis

In this inspirational holiday romance, a single father returns to his small Texas hometown and faces the woman he left behind for reasons he kept secret. With her foreman out of commission, Resa McCall needs horse trainer Colson Kincaid to run her family ranch through the holidays. But having the handsome single dad back in Bandera, Texas, is unsettling. Colson broke Resa’s heart years ago, and she can’t risk getting close again. Still, working with him and bonding with his sweet little girl is making the ranch feel merry and bright. Being at Resa’s side stirs up emotions Colson thought were long gone. But he has a powerful secret that could keep them apart forever. Can Colson give Resa the one Christmas present that might finally bring them back together—the truth?

Bodil Quinn is a struggling rancher about to lose his land to a corrupt banker. His godfather offers to pay off the bank. The catch? Marry the man’s granddaughter who's been raised by the Lakota since she was six years old. He only remembers her as the little girl who followed him everywhere and finds himself unprepared when he meets the woman she's become. Beth Ann was captured by the Crow when her family headed West. Rescued by the Sioux, she was adopted into their tribe. She is happy with her Lakota family and has no intention of returning to her grandfather's world. Not even for Bo, the boy next door she'd once adored. Can Bo convince Beth Ann to put her past resentments and anger aside for a new future with him? Join him and the rest of the White family for a heartwarming reunion.

A Christmas agreement Could save their marriage! A fresh start in Miami—that’s all Mira Peters wants for Christmas. But Atlanta SWAT officer Rob Bowman won’t sign the divorce papers…unless she spends the holidays in Key West with him. Watching the Christmas boat parade and seeing Rob charm her young nephew makes her long for a second chance. But he’ll never leave his dangerous job—or Atlanta—for her… Will he? USA TODAY Bestselling Author Veterans' Road Book 1: A Soldier Saved Book 2: The Dalmatian Dilemma Book 3: The Doctor and the Matchmaker Book 4: Her Holiday Reunion Book 5: Second Chance Love

Carol Award–Winning and USA Today–Bestselling Author: This Christmas could be their second chance—but is he really a changed man? With his entire family depending on him, Lucas Clayton reluctantly comes home just weeks before Christmas. Branded as the town troublemaker as a teen, Lucas left tiny Clayton, Colorado, and vowed never to return. But now he’s back—with a child in tow. No one is more stunned than Erin Fields, the hometown sweetheart he left behind. Commitment-shy Lucas is someone’s daddy? Before he can convince Erin he’s changed, he has to prove it to himself. And to a pint-size cowboy, who needs the Claytons—and the entire town—to make this a very special Christmas. Praise for the novels of Kathryn Springer “Tender, touching . . . will sweep you away.” —Irene Hannon, RITA Award–winning author of the Hope Harbor series “Small-town charm and characters who feel like dear friends.” —Liz Johnson, bestselling author of The Red Door Inn