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Maura Wells thought she'd finally found a home for her uprooted family on a sprawling Texas ranch. Until an intruder barged in–all six-foot-plus, heart-stealing man–and claimed her new home actually belonged to him….A man in search of his heritage, Wyatt Gentry arrived at the Rocking R in the dead of the night only to find an alluring interloper pointing a rifle at him! Wyatt had no choice but to offer to share his digs with the head-turning blonde and her children. But having them around was fast turning the temporary arrangement into a permanent affair…and a crusty Lone Star bachelor into a family man.

The odds are about a million to one. But after eleven years, P.I.Maria DiMarco jumps at the possibility that her brother might still be alive. And when she makes a wish on a rare pre-Christmas shooting star, well, it could be a sign. Logan Collier doesn't think so. Not that Maria should put her trust–or hope–in her ex-love, who long ago left her heart in pieces.Yet here Logan is in Key West, helping Maria chase down leads and, like her, trying–and failing–to ignore the attraction heating up between them. Even if her search takes her nowhere, Maria isn't giving up. Not on finding her brother…or on a second chance with Logan.

Lacy Rivers could no longer ignore her biological clock. She might have given up on marriage, but motherhood was her destiny. So Lacy chose to approach the one who'd always struck her as the Perfect Man-but this time as a daddy candidate. Only, Dane Buchanan's tragic secret drove her problems out of Lacy's head….Two decades had passed since Dane's fleeting acquaintance with the seductive Lacy Rivers. He'd since learned that parenthood, like love, could bring soul-searing pain-and heart-swelling joy. Was he willing to risk one for a chance at the other?

Society bride for the taking!The arrogant Theron dynasty have always looked down their noses at Reith Richardson – but now he’s the one they need… He might have been raised on a rundown cattle station, but he’s worked himself up to the top – the hard way. And if they want his wealth to save their empire they’re going to have to pay.The price – Kimberley Theron, their daughter! Kim is no pampered princess – whatever Reith thinks. A diamond might have been forced onto her left hand, but the role of meek, obedient trophy wife isn’t one she’s prepared to play…“Lindsay Armstrong: great dialogue, good plot and that ‘je ne sais quoi’!” – Victoria, Retired, Belfast

After twenty-eight years of marriage, Kate and Ryan Donovan called it quits.Two years later at their daughter's wedding, they're seeing each other in a whole new light–the City of Light, where romance beckons around every corner…

The doctor’s Outback proposal When GP Kellie Thorne arrives in the Outback she’s prepared for the sun’s heat – but not for her sizzling attraction to brooding new colleague Matt McNaught! Matt knows people think he’s arrogant, but that’s the way he likes it – his work comes first.The death of his fiancée left him shattered and, six years on, he’s in the habit of being alone. Until Kellie whirls into his life! A breath of fresh air, she soon sees through Matt’s tough exterior… But Kellie’s stay is meant to be temporary.To keep this new light in his life Matt must catch her before she goes – and make this Outback doctor his wife!

SECOND CHANCE AT MARRIAGESECOND CHANCE AT MARRIAGEThree little orphans had one big, brawny cowboy wrapped around their fingers! Miranda Sykes was so happy that her estranged husband's dreams to be a daddy had finally come true. But her own dream to be a mother–and Brodie's beloved wife–was only temporarily hers….Miranda knew Brodie had only welcomed her home to his Texas ranch so that they'd look like one big happy family to social services. But one big happy family they were! And now all she needed was for Brodie to welcome her home in his heart for a bright, new beginning….

Two's A Handful… Three's Trouble!Dr. Ella Garvey's eight-year-old twins loved to stir things up. But when they hatched a daring plan with her neighbor's son, Dillon, to keep a baby they'd found abandoned in the park, it was mischief times ten. The parents' frantic search for the runaways caused the normally take-charge pediatrician not only to fall apart, but also to start falling for Jackson Tate, Dillon's divorced dad. Ella wanted a fairy-tale ending.But then the firefighter's ex arrived on the scene, and now Dillon expected his father to turn back the clock. Of course, Ella loved the idea of sharing three boys and a baby. But when it came to the man she wanted to marry, it was strictly hands off!

Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' – CandisEmma Collins has always believed that the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who love fruitcake and those who don't. She's firmly in the second category, so it's ironic that her first major assignment for the Puyallup, Washington, Examiner is a series of articles about. . . fruitcake. At least it's a step up from writing obituaries. Her task is to interview the finalists in a fruitcake recipe contest, and that means traveling around the state. Actually. . . flying around the state.Local pilot Oliver Hamilton, who's starting an airfreight business, has agreed to take her wherever she needs to go, in exchange for free advertising. Unfortunately Emma hates small planes – almost as much as she hates fruitcake. But in the weeks leading up to Christmas, Emma falls for Oliver (who's not quite the Scrooge he sometimes seems) and his mutt, Oscar (who's allergic to her perfume, which makes him sneeze repeatedly).And she meets three wise women who know a lot about fruitcake – and even more about life. It all reminds her that there's something about Christmas. Something special. . .

FAMILYMATTERSIT WAS JUST A HOUSE…Bachelor Cade McKendrick has no intention of filling his rugged ranch with a family. Then his hastily hired cook turned out to be a gorgeous single mom, and the place was promptly invaded by freshly baked cookies, toys and laughter. Soon, Cade longed for something he didn't even believe in…COULD IT BECOME A HOME?P.J. Kirkland was a mother, not a wife. Yet Cade's tender ways had her dreaming of a husband. Was it possible this cowboy wanted more than a place to hang his Stetson…that he desired his own loving family?Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin–the best things in life are found in families!

Reaching for the stars – with Nurse Skye… Haunted by the ghosts of his fallen comrades, ex-army medic Adam Miller hopes to find salvation in beautiful Atanga Bay. Yet despite his intense attraction to feisty nurse Skye Williams, Adam’s determined never to get close to anyone ever again. But with Skye by his side maybe it’s time to put the past to rest for good…

Has this playboy met his match?Notorious maverick and wildly successful music producer Hal Treverne is not living up to his reputation for being ‘lucky’. Confined to a wheelchair after a traumatic skiing accident, he’s furious.Especially because a woman as feisty as his physio, Kit, should already have been in his bed and out of his system! Forced to rely on her, he can find no escape from her intoxicating presence…Until he catches a glimpse of the simmering desire she conceals beneath her ever-so-professional façade. Unleashing Kit’s passion is a challenge this arrogant tycoon will relish!‘Beautiful imagery, stunning locations,another Maggie Cox classic!’– Melissa, Beauty Therapist, Londonwww.maggiecox.co.uk