From the New York Times bestselling Jodi Thomas comes this captivating tale about a headstrong beauty and the Texas Ranger who protects her without her knowledge. Twenty-five-year-old Rose McMurray may be beautiful, smart, and capable of running her family's ranch at Whispering Mountain, but she's backed away from marriage three times without giving anyone reasons. Everyone thinks she is a coward, afraid of any adventure, including falling in love. She's never done a single wild or reckless thing in her life...until now. Duncan McMurray, like Rose, was adopted into the family. As a Texas Ranger, he swears he'll never settle down and marry. He's been Rose's guardian angel since they were kids but for the first time in their lives he's the one who has caused her to be in danger. Somehow, he has to protect her from an outlaw gang determined to kill her without letting Rose know of the danger she's in. He's convinced that her heart can't take the stress if she knows...the only question is can his heart take the nearness of her. When opposites collide the adventure begins...

SHE YEARNED FOR EXCITEMENT Mariah Rose's innocent fantasies of the wild west didn't prepare the British beauty for the man she saw barreling out of the Texas brush -- splendidly tall, overpoweringly masculine...and naked as the day he was born! Then the arrogant scoundrel had the audacity to appoint himself her gallant protector! He obviously had more than protecting her in mind, and Mariah steeled herself against his lusty charm. But it was impossible to keep her distance in this untamed paradise...especially when she found herself burning for his demanding kisses and yearning for his seductive caress! HE ACHED FOR HER EMBRACE The delectable Mariah enticed Whitman Reagor as no woman ever had -- and the virile rancher had sampled the delights of many! But this time honor demanded that he resist temptation. He swore he'd escort the English enchantress safely across the rugged plains without touching a hair on her silken head. But when the curvaceous red head stole into his bed one moonlit evening, he couldn't resist taking what she so willingly offered. He would learn all the secrets of her creamy flesh, savor the sweetness of her ruby lips...and share a lifetime's worth of loving with his Wild Texas Rose.

A bestselling author of hot historical romances tells the story of a cowgirl having a high old time in the Scottish Highlands. Callie had been spoiled by her brothers on their Texas ranch. So her father decides to pack her off to Europe to find a husband. But the sworn enemy of her clan isn't what Daddy had in mind. . . .

"Linda Broday's heroes step right out of her books and into your heart." —JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author He married her to keep his ranch, but she just might save his heart in this emotional historical western romance from queen of the genre, USA Today bestseller Linda Broday. One bullet is all it takes to shatter Houston Legend's world. He swore he'd never love again, but with the future of the Lone Star Ranch on the line, he finds himself at the altar promising to love and cherish a woman he's never met—a woman whose vulnerable beauty touches his heart. All Lara Boone wants is a name for her baby. She never expected to fall in love with her own husband—or any man—after the heartache she's endured. Yet when her troubled past catches up with them, Houston will move heaven and earth to protect his bride...and discover depths to a marriage of convenience neither realized could be theirs. Three Brothers. One Oath. No Compromises. Men of Legend: To Love a Texas Ranger The Heart of a Texas Cowboy To Marry a Texas Outlaw

The Lone Star Social Club Finally a father? SHE NEEDED TO REMEMBER When Annie Taylor woke up in a handsome stranger's bed, she was appalled. When said stranger claimed to be her husband, she was amazed. But the biggest surprise was yet to come . BUT DID HE WANT HER TO FORGET? Workaholic Joe Taylor was thrilled when his wayward wife returned to him and pregnant, no less! Until he realized that Annie had no idea how she got that way, and joy quickly turned to shock. What a way to find out he was about to become a father or was he? The Lone Star Social Club. You may walk in alone but you won't leave that way!

He had a way with women, that was what everyone said about lawyer Noah Baxter and with one look into his wicked blue eyes, judge Sadie Thompson knew that the rumours were true. Unlucky in love once, Sadie was not about to let herself get hurt again.

THE LONE STAR SOCIAL CLUB THE MAN: Cynical, sworn–to–go–it–alone private detective Sam Kelly. THE MISSION: Getting just the facts on an about–to–be committed crime! THE WITNESS: Lovely Jennifer Hart: either the most trusting woman alive or the biggest con artist. So who was the real Jennifer? Sam was determined to find out. Because even if she was who she claimed, he was getting in too deep. And there was, after all, more than one way for a man to fall . You may walk in alone but you won't leave that way!