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Alana Anders had lost enough in life to recognize a kindred soul. So when fate led her to a lonely cowboy–with a battle-scarred heart to match her own–she should have given him a nod and moved on. Because the holidays were upon her…and the last thing she needed was someone else's problems….But what she wanted was another story. And she wanted Mack Graves, reluctant war hero and heir to the Last Call Ranch–badly. She knew that Nowheresville, Texas, was the last place he longed to be–at Christmas, no less!–but Alana just knew that she and Mack were meant to be together. And that in each other's arms they could forge a new kind of home….

Tonight, Chris Hammond is getting the truth, even if it means crashing the snowy gates of the Hawkridge School.Chris is convinced he's found his childhood sweetheart, a girl he loved and lost twelve years ago in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. It's her, he's sure. Only…she doesn't seem to know him at all. Jayne Thomas's past is a mystery, even to her. But as Hawkridge's headmistress, Jayne knows her future is clear.She'll be spending Christmas snowed-in with seven cranky students and an intrusive though quite attractive stranger. At least he's handy with an ax…and his lips. Chris knows he can't force her to remember, or himself to forget. He must love Jayne for the woman she's become. Or risk losing her all over again…

WHO IS THIS WOUNDED WARRIOR?A man with secrets, ex-soldier Seth Hansen comes to the small town of Harland, North Carolina, to heal. The last thing he wants is to get involved—with the community, or with lovely waitress Lisa Sawyer, who has big dreams of leaving Harland.When a massive storm hits, it’ll take a dramatic rescue, and Lisa’s unshakable belief, to wake a part of Seth he thought he’d lost forever. Suddenly one reluctant hero finds himself captivated by Christmas spirit. If only he can help Lisa discover the place she really wants to be…

THE BABY SHOWER UNDERCOVER COWBOY Mitch Harper was only pretending to be a rugged cowboy. But as an undercover agent protecting Hailey Kingston, he was learning things about her that could get a confirmed bachelor in trouble. Like how she liked her coffee in the morning. And how many babies she was longing to have… .So maybe Hailey had kissed her sexy keeper. Distracting Mitch was the only way she could sneak away to her friend's baby shower. Problem was, she was enjoying his tender touch and now she needed a new strategy: one that ensured her escape – with a handsome new husband to boot!THE BABY SHOWER: We're excited 'cause you're invited to celebrate the arrival of one bouncing baby – and four brand-new brides! THE BABY SHOWER

LITTLE GIRL LOST…The tragic loss of their beloved daughter had been shattering for Doug and Barbara Logan. Even now, years later, grief shadowed their every waking moment, and it threatened to destroy the marriage they had been certain would last a lifetime….LITTLE GIRL FOUND…Now another child–with no one to care for her–needed them desperately. But could they overcome their anguish and reach out to her, and to each other? Could love and faith–and the healing power of a little girl's smile–make them truly a family again…?

A Neighborly Affair?Salome was still reeling from the heartbreak and anger of the sudden ending of her marriage. She hadn't accepted anything from her former husband except an apartment that had become her only refuge. Until neighbor Mike Angellini – if you could call an enemy a neighbor – threatened to invade her peace.The man meant trouble! He'd only asked her out to dinner, but the wealthy Sydney restauranteur had always had an aggravating effect on Salome. She couldn't stand his attitude – he still assumed she was a gold digger. And now he made her wonder if she'd ever really been in love… .

She can run… Lethally attractive Vittorio d’Severano was everything Jillian Smith wanted – until she discovered his secret life and her dreams of a happyeverafter crumbled into dust… Brokenhearted and terrified, Jill disappeared. But she can’t hide!Now Vitt has returned – to claim the tiny son Jill has sworn to keep from him! But to stay with her child she must put Vitt’s ring on her finger. Yet what kind of relationship can they have when it’s based on secrets…and a heat impossible to resist?

Willow Michaels is through letting other people run her life.She's ready to stand on her own. Be independent. Run a business. Raise bucking bulls! And no matter what former rodeo star Clint Cameron thinks, Willow knows she's up for the job. Clint is used to taking care of everyone. His family, friends and especially his twin four-year-old nephews depend on him.Yet his stubborn, beautiful neighbor keeps pushing him away. Willow's scared to trust another man, but now that Clint has given her his heart, he's not about to let her walk away.

He'sMyHeroCOWBOY GROOMWith his easy smile and laid-back manner, Tyler Bradshaw spelled «Danger» from his Stetson to his spurs. And if citified Skye Whitman had learned anything, it was that cowboys–no matter how charming or finely chiseled–could not be trusted.But as the hot Texas days and sultry nights passed, Skye saw some extra qualities to the childhood friend recuperating on her ranch. A secret side Tyler rarely showed anyone. And a tender, loving side he showed only her. But if Skye were to give in to this cowboy's gentle courtship, would she wind up his wedded wife…or with a broke heart?

WILL YOU DELIVER MY BABY?Reporter Sherry Campbell thought she might be asking too much, but her baby was coming and the only one in sight was enigmatic corporate raider St. John «Sin-Jin» Adair. Despite his generosity, he disliked her because she pried into the secret past he desperately wanted to hide. Lucky for her, that didn't stop the billionaire businessman from becoming her hero.From the moment she cornered him in the elevator, Sin-Jin felt Sherry's hold on him. He wanted privacy and yet he wanted to kiss her into next year. And now after delivering Sherry's adorable son, Sin-Jin found himself yearning to become a part of her family. But would Sherry turn him away when she finally did get the scoop on his past?