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?

Years ago, Harlan Sullivan broke Savannah Taylor's heart. Now, he's back in Whiskey River as the new owner of the local construction company–and Savannah's new boss. Giving up Savannah was the hardest thing Harlan ever had to do, but it’s way past time to explain why he did. Besides, after fourteen years, they have both moved on. Or so he thinks—until their unexpected meeting at Felicity’s Christmas Ball shocks him into realizing his buried feelings—and secret passion—are very much alive. As long as she keeps a tight grip over her emotions, Savannah is confident she can weather having her old flame become her new boss. She’s even willing to indulge the desire that time seems to have intensified. But there’s no way she will let Harlan anywhere close to her heart. Harlan soon realizes he wants more from the sexy, sultry Savannah than a temporary affair and sets out to convince her that this time, their love will last forever. But it will take a bit of Christmas magic from the Harwood Inn ghost to bring this reluctant banker’s daughter and determined Barrels Bad Boy to their happily-ever-after.

A HAPPY REUNION? Way back when, Hunter Boone thought he and Josie Stephens had something that would last forever. Then she got her ticket out of town and took off—alone. The hurt nearly tore him apart. By the time Josie realized she'd made a mistake, Hunter had already married. Now Josie's back in Stonewall Crossing, and while instant fire flares between them, she can't come between the now single dad and his son. As the whole town gets ready for Christmas, Josie finds it hard to avoid Hunter. No matter how much he tempts her with the promise of a future together, she has to tell herself—for her own survival—that relationships just aren't her thing… ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Laura Marie Altom

Guess who’s a dad? Globe-trotting security systems troubleshooter Brian Kincaid has no plans to change his bachelor lifestyle. Until he discovers he’s the single parent of a ten-month-old son he never knew he had. Moving to tiny Redfish, Texas and hiring single mom Faith McClain as his live-in nanny provides a temporary solution to this unexpected dilemma. Though Faith is almost too tempting to resist, Brian is confident he’ll be soon be able to take over on his own. Caring for a baby can’t be that hard, right? Single mom Faith has had to depend only on herself. Becoming nanny to Brian’s son Will, allowing her to stay home with two adorable babies, is exactly the job she’s hoped for. After all she’s been through, surely she’s too smart to fall for her sexy boss and his precious son, right? Both Brian and Faith are crazy about the babies. Will it take a Christmas miracle to convince this committed bachelor and the gun-shy single mother to admit they’re also crazy about each other?

This Christmas, a baby is on her wish list… Art gallery owner Micki Kennedy loves her new home in Whiskey River, but she yearns for a baby. Seeing the Christmas lights and happy families only makes her more determined to have a child of her own, but her divorce has made her wary of relationships. She wants a baby, not a baby daddy. Footloose Cole Walker seems like the perfect person to ask for help. Cole Walker thought he had plenty of time to settle down, but a near-death experience has him questioning his single status. He heads back to Whiskey River for Christmas determined to find a woman he can spend his life with. But the first person he sees when he arrives in town is the woman who dumped him years ago to marry her ex-boyfriend. Cole can’t believe Micki would ask him to father her child and walk away. But can he risk heartbreak again to court her and try to father her child the old-fashioned way—and build a family of their own?

Death denied Felicity a future with the man she loved, but her spirit lingers in the the Harwood House Hotel hoping to heal broken hearts and help them to find love again.... Widowed World War I nurse Audra Donaldson returns from France planning to devote her life to helping those suffering the lingering effects of war—effects she knows all too well, as she suffers from them herself. When, staying at the Harwood House Inn on a Christmas visit to her brother, she hears a man in the throes of a violent nightmare, she goes to him without question—and is stunned by a physical attraction as strong as her desire to help. About to embrace the beautiful angel come to save him from the horrors of the battlefield, former soldier Drew Harwood recoils when he realizes Audra is real—and has seen his “weakness.” Brusquely rejecting her offer of help, he intends to avoid her. But more than just her beauty continues to draw him back. Though this compassionate, kind, and giving soul has seen more of war than he has, somehow, talking with her brings him peace--and seems to comfort her, too. If he can just resist acting on the desire she's ignited in him since his first glimpse of her... But someone else was watching, too. After tragedy denied Felicity a future with Drew, her dying wish was that he live his life and be happy for them both. To her sorrow, a year later, her former fiancé is still struggling. Deciding Audra is the perfect lady to heal the wounds of her beloved, this determined ghost resolves to bring Drew and Audra together. Who can resist a love that lasts beyond time?

Second chance romance? Five years ago Dr. Jay Kincaid hit it off with fascinating single mom Gail Summers at his brother's wedding in Redfish, Texas. Now he's moved to town and Gail is even more alluring now than she was when they first met. Having had to work hard to support herself and her two daughters after her husband walked out on them, Gail is wary—but tempted by the handsome doctor. Still, a no-strings-attached affair with charming, smoking-hot Jay is just the treat she deserves...isn't it? It is...until an unexpected pregnancy brings their red-hot liaison to a halt. Determined to be there for Gail and their unborn child, Jay proposes, and reluctantly, Gail accepts. But can he convince her she can depend on this former free-wheeling bachelor to love and cherish her and her children...for always?

Worth the risk? Ava Vincent hightailed it out of Texas more than twenty years ago, vowing never to return. But when Ava takes the “perfect” job in Redfish, Texas, she never expects to find her estranged brothers living in the same small town. Reconciliation is made that much harder because she won’t explain why she completely cut off her family. Some secrets can’t be shared. Ever. Widower Jack Williams moved to Redfish hoping for a better life for himself and his troubled teenage son. When he meets Ava he knows that here is a woman he could be happy with. But there’s more to Ava than she’s sharing, even with the man who loves her. Jack could forgive her secrets, but could he forgive the shameful truth? Should she play it safe and push Jack away, or listen to her heart and take the biggest risk of all?

She's on the run The violent gulf storm that forced Delilah St. John into hiding in Cameron Randolph’s back room is nothing compared to the danger she’s fleeing. In fear for her life, she takes refuge in the small coastal town of Redfish, Texas, with a man she finds almost impossible to resist. Delilah is everything Cam knows he can’t trust. Everything he wants and knows he can’t have. She’s too young, too beautiful, with secrets she refuses to share. Cam knows she’s in hiding with a false identity, but he doesn’t know everything--and Delilah doesn’t dare tell him. Telling the truth is a chance she can’t take. The man who sent her life spiraling out of control could find her at any moment. Exposing her secret, threatening her life, and even worse, endangering the life of the tough but tender man who offers her help, passion, and finally, love.