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When Caleb Cantrell left home as a dirt-poor teenager, he never thought he'd return as a wealthy rodeo star.As a matter of fact, he didn't think he'd return at all. The accident changed all that. It ended his career, nearly ended his life and rekindled a bitterness he thought he'd left in the dust long ago. To rebuild, Caleb has to go back to where it all began—back to Flagman's Folly, New Mexico, and back to his high-school sweetheart, Tess LaSalle.But a ten-year-old secret stands between them, one that could hurt everyone Tess loves, especially her daughter…their daughter…the one Caleb never knew existed. No rodeo ever required the courage Caleb needs now—to forgive, to forget and to start over again…if it's not already too late.

NEVER TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWERThat had always been Molly Walker's motto. So when Kyle Reeves refused to come to the Walker Ranch for a celebration, Molly set out to bring Kyle back one way or another….Bruised and battered, the last thing Kyle needed was a reminder from his past…especially from the redheaded beauty who landed on his doorstep. Kyle knew he wasn't the man Molly remembered from long ago, nor could he give her what she deserved–love, family and a Texas home.But when faced with a woman who wouldn't take no for an answer, would Kyle say yes to the passion and love he'd been searching for?

Swept off her feet one sun-dappled summer day, Juliet Jones had shared a fantasy-filled afternoon with the rich and powerful Harrison Rivers.But who did this take-charge tycoon think he was, waltzing back into her destitute life after two years to stake a claim on his «rightfUl heir»? The heartstoppingly handsome bachelor might still leave her breathless with desire, but she'd never let him steal away her beloved little boy!Poised to take over the reins of his family's multimillion-dollar corporation, Harrison wasn't looking for any more complications. Yet it was impossible to deny the intense emotions this brown-eyed beauty and towheaded toddler stirred in his jaded soul. Could love alone bridge the gap between their starkly different worlds?

TEXAS BRIDES WAITING FOR MARRIAGE? No way! Not now that sexy Nash Rivers was back in town. Samantha McCloud had never been so worked up over a man. But the beautiful virgin didn't know the first thing about wooing a rough and rugged man like Nash – or so she thought… . Nash had never felt so hot under the collar!All over one little Texas lady with a body that wouldn't quit. Heck, if the stubborn rancher didn't watch out, he'd soon be hog-tied and heading up the aisle. 'Cause sweet Samantha wasn't a one-night kind of woman. But was he a lifetime loving man?TEXAS BRIDES: Come on down to the McCloud family ranch – 'cause there's no place like Texas for a wedding!

Second-time seduction!Bea has been reunited with Leon Gregoris, her ex-fiance. But this time Leon won't mesmerize her with his dark Greek-Cypriot good looks. Bea is older and in charge of herself now; she won't be captive to sexual chemistry! Then Leon announces they are engaged again – which is news to Bea!Before she can protest, Leon has whisked her away to his luxury villa in Cyprus. And guess what: that same mutual, intense physical attraction is as strong as ever. Bea might be unwilling to be Leon's fiancee a second time, but it's proving harder to steer clear of his bed!Another passionate, power-packed read by favorite author Jacqueline Baird.

If ever you need me…I'll come for you. – Jefferson Cade, Prince Charming in blue jeansFour years ago, Marissa Alexandre and Jefferson Cade shared sweet passion in the wilds of Belle Terre. But Marissa was promised to another, and she'd left – taking Jefferson's heart with her. Now, the only woman he'd ever loved was in danger.Protecting Marissa from a murderous drug lord proved less challenging than healing the shadows of the past. But Jefferson was determined to rekindle Marissa's ardor…and this time he'd never let her go.

Leslie Sanderson's brother, Cal, is dead–and he's left behind two children no one knew he had. She and Kip Webster, Cal's closest friend, «inherit» these secret kids.As they form their makeshift family, Leslie and Kip decide to share a house. And that leads to other kinds of sharing…. One night, just before Christmas, Leslie tells him about the devastating thing that happened when she was young–something she's kept secret all this time.Because in Kip, she finds the promise of safety, acceptance and love. The promise of what family should be. The promise of Christmas….

The last time Lainey saw Gabe Patton was five years ago–as they were exchanging their marriage vows! It had been a dream wedding…until Lainey discovered that Gabe had only married her for convenience. She was left with no choice but to run away.Now Lainey has uncovered a secret, and she's shocked to realize that she might have misjudged her husband. She still loves Gabe, and hopes they might pick up where they left off–on their wedding night! But how will Gabe react when his prodigal wife returns?

Making amendsNo one expected Jud Ritter to return to Homestead, Texas, least of all mayor Miranda Wright–the woman he made a fool of right before he left town for good. Miranda has enough on her hands trying to stop the crimes directed at recipients of the land giveaway program she started. And must now finish, if some people in the town get their way…An Austin police officer on leave, Jud's here to help find the culprits, reconcile with his estranged brother–and apologize to Miranda. He misses their old rivalry and had never planned to hurt her. But he hadn't realized how much she meant to him until he saw what Miranda was willing to put on the line for the town–and for him.

He’s proving how good being bad can be… A brewing political scandal in her South Dakota home town could make TV reporter Bella Primeaux’s career. Then she uncovers a possible connection between her breaking story and Ethan Wolf Track. The rugged rebel-with-a-cause she remembers has matured into a man with desires that match her own – a passion ready to ignite.In high school Ethan was Bella’s unrequited crush. Now he’s reformed his wild ways and is ready to take control of his life, starting with winning the big mustang competition Bella’s been sent to cover. But Ethan’s guarding some secrets of his own. Will digging up the past cost Bella a future with the man she loves?

His princess in scrubs… Dr Kiki Fender knew that Prince Stefano of Aspelicus was not the man who would give her a happy-ever-after when he disappeared after their whirlwind affair. Even if she was the only woman who had infiltrated the steely barriers around his proud and dutiful heart.But now they are doctors working together aboard a cruise ship, and Stefano realises there’s one duty that has completely eluded him – his duty to himself. If he wants Kiki to be his princess, he’s got to prove that he’s her Prince Charming after all…