Three sexy cowboys find their lives upended in surprising ways in this sweet and sexy new trilogy of feel-good contemporary westerns from Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Morgantown series. In this fun and sexy new series debut from New York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce, a real cowboy doesn’t back down from a challenge—even when an unexpected arrival shakes up his world . . . When an old military buddy turns up at the ranch he shares with two friends, Noah Harding never imagines the friend will skip out overnight and leave his baby boy behind. Noah will have some choice parenting advice to offer when the baby’s mother turns up, but until then, he’ll do his best to take care of the little one. Yet when a relieved Jen finally tracks down her son, Noah realizes the story is more complicated than he thought. And soon, so are his feelings for Jen . . . Jen Rossi doesn’t expect much from her unreliable ex, but she’s shocked to return from an extended mission and discover he’s abandoned their son with three men she doesn’t know. Not that Noah isn’t doing a good job as fill-in daddy. In fact, there seems to be very little the straight-talking cowboy can’t do. And with a winter storm settling in, and close quarters making it impossible to deny their chemistry, this temporary solution might just become the key to forever . . .

The Callahans’ wily aunt has delivered an ultimatum—the first Callahan to marry and have children—the more kids the better!—wins the family ranch. Which of these confirmed bachelors will win the prize? Don’t miss these three reader favorites by New York Times bestselling author Tina Leonard! THE COWBOY’S TRIPLETS Like his five brothers, Pete never considered himself the marrying kind. And that’s just fine with Jackie Samuels, a hardworking nurse who seems perfectly happy with her and Pete’s Saturday-night arrangement. Until she realizes she wants something more from the hunky, footloose rancher. Like a father for the triplets she just found out she’s having. THE COWBOY’S BONUS BABY Preacher Aberdeen Donovan is just fine tending her flock and getting ready to adopt her three nieces. Her job description does not include saving incorrigible bachelor cowboy Creed Callahan from himself. But there’s something about a little competition that makes the devil-may-care bachelor change his mind about needing a wife. And marriage would help Aberdeen provide a home for the little girls. Not to mention, for the little secret that’s on the way…. THE BULL RIDER’S TWINS Finding Daria Cameron warming his bed is a sight Judah Callahan will never forget. How can a red-blooded cowboy say no? Especially when Judah’s desired Darla from afar for years. Only now she’s having his babies...and planning on tying the knot with another man. Over Judah’s dead body!

"I'm…pregnant?" How can that be? Well, Carly Rayburn knows how—but she'd been told she could never have children. Even more shocking is returning to her family ranch to tell the daddy-to-be, sexy cowboy Ian McAllister. Carly has dreams to reach country music stardom; he has his boots planted firmly in the Texas soil. But they share two things: undeniable heat…and, soon, a baby. Ian never forgot Carly, nor his plans to buy her ranch. There he envisions raising a family…with the right woman and at the right time. Till Carly drops her bombshell. When his head clears, he may be thrilled to be a daddy, but can he lasso the starry-eyed singer and become a husband?

For the first time in one volume, six beloved western romance stories from USA Today bestselling author Tina Leonard, Cathy Gillen Thacker and Cathy McDavid! More Than Expected by Tina Leonard The Cowboy's Triplets Pete Callahan never considered himself the marrying kind. And that's just fine with Jackie Samuels, a nurse who is perfectly happy with their Saturday-night arrangement, until she finds out she’s having triplets! The Cowboy's Bonus Baby No woman's going to hog-tie Creed Callahan into getting hitched. Even if it means losing his claim on the family ranch. Then sweet temptation comes knocking in the form of Aberdeen Donovan…. A FAMILY MAN BY CATHY GILLEN THACKER Mommy For Hire Grady McCabe is in the market for a wife—in name only. Alexis Graham's job is to find him the ideal candidate. But only one woman seems to fit his conditions, and that's Alexis! She's not available, but that doesn't stop him from popping the question. A Baby For Mommy With a career and three kids, single father Dan Kingsland needs some help. Hiring a chef is the perfect solution, until Dan noticed Emily Stayton’s baby bump! His kids need a mom as much as her baby needs a dad, so can Dan come up with a compromise? SUDDENLY A FATHER BY CATHY MCDAVID COWBOY DAD Aaron Reyes wasn't expecting Bear Creek to roll out the welcome mat for him. And he certainly didn't intend to fall for single mother Natalie Forrester. He'd planned to skip town, but how can he leave with Natalie making him feel this is where he belongs? WAITING FOR BABY Lilly Russo is thrilled—and terrified—to be pregnant, even if it happened because of a brief affair with rancher Jake Tucker. But there are complications, especially now that he's proposing to turn their temporary arrangement into a permanent one.

That's My Baby! "An emotional whirlwind of second chances—Texas style!" —Nora Roberts, New York Times bestselling author CAUGHT! And at her age! Glenna Dunn was aghast to learn she was expecting. How could it have happened? But then she recalled the night when rancher Reid Shelton's comfort turned to passion and…she blushed. How could she tell him—or her pregnant daughter!—that she was in the family way? A stunned Reid announced they would wed right away, but Glenna refused. They barely knew each other! True, every time Reid was around, Glenna felt young and graceful, but in a couple of months… THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes bringing up baby can bring surprises…and showers of love! "Indulge yourself, and read this book—you'll be glad you did." —Debbie Macomber, award-winning, bestselling author

Saddle up for heartwarming contemporary tales of rugged cowboys and adorable babies with this specially themed bundle from Harlequin American Romance. COWBOYS & BABIES Volume 1 from Harlequin includes The Texas Ranger's Twins by Tina Leonard, A Baby in the Bunkhouse by Cathy Gillen Thacker and A Cowgirl's Secret by Laurie Marie Altom.

Erickson's articles and essays have been published in Texas Highways, Livestock Weekly, The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Times Herald, and American Cowboy . This collection is arranged by Place; From Buffalo to Cattle; The Cowboy; Cowboy Tools; Ranch and Rodeo; Animals; and This and That. Many of the pieces are anecdotal, based on Erickson's experiences and observations on ranches. Others required some research and are more historical. Some are essays in which Erickson views contemporary life through the lens of cowboying. But all of them are vintage master storyteller John Erickson, told with humor and thoughtfulness.

HOME AT LAST Pepper Bourne has big plans for her stepdaddy's Arizona ranch. The physician's assistant dreams of opening a community garden for Angel Crossing's neediest. The only thing standing in her way is the tall, rugged cowboy who just inherited the property! Former bull rider AJ McCreary gave up the rodeo to raise his baby girl, and selling the ranch is the only way he can support her now. While Pepper's claim on the property may be uncertain, there's no denying her claim on AJ's heart. He's ready to become a family man. But can he prove it to the one woman who makes his family complete?

When life gives you…babies? The Triplets’ Cowboy Daddy by Patricia Johns Rugged cowboy Easton Ross hasn’t forgiven Nora Carpenter for leaving town. Now Nora is sole guardian of her triplet goddaughters, and she needs backup—fast. When Easton lets the new family bunk with him, he can’t help falling head over heels for the lovable triplets. But for Nora, living in Hope, Montana, would mean a lifetime of gossip. And she has to put her new daughters first… Twins for the Rancher by Trish Milburn Rancher Adam Hartley has big plans to expand the family business in Blue Falls, Texas. Unfortunately, someone else bought the old abandoned restaurant he’d been eyeing. Yep, beautiful single mom Lauren Shayne just stole his dream…and his heart. Love almost destroyed Lauren’s life once, and she won’t make that mistake again. But Adam is determined to win over Lauren and her adorable twin babies! Previously published as The Triplets’ Cowboy Daddy and Twins for the Rancher

With danger drawing ever closer, their only hope of saving their futures lies in each other. As a midwife, Catherine Remington is successful in bringing new life into the world, but she's failed one too many times in finding true love. When she's accused of a murder she didn't commit, she's forced to flee to Colorado to honor a patient's dying wish by delivering a newborn infant to his father. The repentant prodigal Dylan McQuaid is finally back in Fairplay. As sheriff, he's doing his best to prove to the town he's a changed man and worthy of their trust. When a woman shows up with an infant son he didn't know he had, Dylan is left with only complicated choices on what to do next. Having grown attached to Dylan's son, Catherine doesn't want to part ways with the infant, but what she doesn't bargain for is how easily she'll fall for the charming sheriff, or how quickly the past will catch up with her and put their love and lives in danger.