A CHRISTMAS AS BIG AS TEXAS! His entire town was counting on Chase Langtry to win the championship title. Instead, the injured bull rider is slinking back to the family ranch. But how can he stay out of the spotlight with relentless reporter Nola West following him home from Vegas? His humiliating loss just can't be her next story! Nola's attraction to the youngest son of Ramblewood's First Family is shaking her hard-won confidence. And it looks like the only scoop she'll get is covering the Mistletoe Rodeo charity event. She's never been a big fan of the holiday. Until Chase vows to show her a Christmas she'll never forget… ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Laura Marie Altom

Get cozy with this heartwarming holiday story! "One little kiss won't hurt anything." Rodeo superstar Geoff Burris is adored by legions of female fans, but life on the road makes him shun commitment. During a rare hometown visit to Bronco for a holiday competition, he’s sidelined by an injury—and meets Stephanie Brandt. She’s a local nurse who is not dazzled by his fame—and prefers to keep out of the spotlight! Geoff is captivated by the no-nonsense introvert. He’d never planned to put down roots, but when Stephanie is in his arms, all this cowboy can think about is forever… From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights Book 1: The Rancher's Summer Secret by Christine Rimmer Book 2: For His Daughter's Sake by Stella Bagwell Book 3: The Most Eligible Cowboy by Melissa Senate Book 4: Grand-Prize Cowboy by Heatherly Bell Book 5: A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo by Kathy Douglass Book 6: Dreaming of a Christmas Cowboy by Brenda Harlen

Penning happy endings for everyone…except herself! In the Christmas play she wrote and will soon star in, Susanna Henry gets the guy. In real life, however, all-grown-up Susanna is no closer to hooking up with hardworking rancher Dean Abernathy than she was at seventeen. When a sudden snowstorm strands them together overnight in a deserted theater, though, will Susanna finally get the chance to show her longtime crush they can rewrite their story? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights Book 1: The Rancher's Summer Secret by Christine Rimmer Book 2: For His Daughter's Sake by Stella Bagwell Book 3: The Most Eligible Cowboy by Melissa Senate Book 4: Grand-Prize Cowboy by Heatherly Bell Book 5: A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo by Kathy Douglass Book 6: Dreaming of a Christmas Cowboy by Brenda Harlen

JINGLE BELLS—OR WEDDING BELLS? Some people would have thought getting stranded at the Silver Bells guest ranch in Saddle Ridge, Montana, for Christmas—with the dreamy Dylan Slade, no less—was idyllic. But for real estate acquisitions expert Emma Sheridan, it’s a disaster! Because Dylan is standing in the way of the takeover deal that could secure her promotion and her daughter’s future. Dylan has no intention of selling. So why does he suddenly care so much about what happens to Emma…and her unborn baby girl? Now, with a preterm labor scare and a serious storm conspiring to keep them snowbound for Christmas, Dylan has two weeks to change her mind about her company’s takeover. And maybe even about him!

His love life has gone to the dogs—in the best of ways in USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann's latest book in the Top Dog Dude Ranch series! After they’ve opened gifts Maybe he’ll unwrap her heart. Instead of his winter wonderland wedding, Riley Stewart has been jilted. This rodeo champ needs an understanding shoulder, so Riley invites his best friend, Lucy Snyder, her son and their scruffy pooch on his “honeymoon.” But moonlit doggy walks, romantic fires, the glow of Christmas lights—everything is conspiring against their “just friends” resolve. Will this fake honeymoon ignite the real spark Riley and Lucy have denied for so long? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Top Dog Dude Ranch Book 1: Last-Chance Marriage Rescue Book 2: The Cowboy's Christmas Retreat

Second-Chance Christmas It's been nine years since Jake Hamilton broke Allison Buchanon's heart and left town. But she's never been able to forget the high school boy she secretly loved. Now Jake's come home to care for his ailing grandmother, and Allison's family will do anything to prevent a rekindled romance. Unfortunately, the connection between Allison and the green-eyed cowboy is undeniable. She believes that forgiveness is possible, especially at Christmas. But Jake cares too deeply about Allison to take her away from the close-knit Buchanon clan. Will Allison have to choose between a loving family and the love of her life? The Buchanons: Steeped in loyalty, bound by family.

In the heart of this Rocky Mountain haven, one unexpected Christmas reunion can change everything. When firefighter and single dad Steve Springfield moved his four kids to a Colorado Christmas tree ranch, he intended for it to be a safe haven. But he never expected danger to follow them to his childhood home... Or that he would come face-to-face with the one girl he could never forget. Folk artist Camille Brandt lives a quiet life. As the town's resident eccentric, she's used to being lonely—until Steve freaking Springfield changes everything. Brave and kind, he's always had a piece of her heart, and it doesn't take long before she's in danger of falling for him again. But as mysterious fires break out across the sleepy Colorado town, Steve and Camille will have to fight if they want their happy family to survive until Christmas... With its blend of suspense, quirky small town humor, and sizzling attraction, this unexpected cowboy romance will be sure to sweep you off your feet! What People Are Saying About Katie Ruggle: "Gripping suspense, unique heroines, sexy heroes."—CHRISTINE FEEHAN, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author "Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Hold Your Breath "Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."—D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series, for Hold Your Breath

If cowboys are on your Christmas list this year, you won't want to miss this Texas cowboy romance from June Faver featuring: A veteran cowboy who would give anything for a peaceful Christmas homecoming His raucous family who wouldn't dream of anything but a giant holiday party The perfect chance to be rescued by the firefighting woman of his dreams Zach Garrett is home from war, haunted by PTSD, trying to fit in to what has become an alien world. With the holidays fast approaching, his uncle Big Jim Garrett offers him a place on the family ranch. Zach isn't sure he's up for a noisy, boisterous Garrett Christmas...until he meets beautiful Stephanie Gale, and all his protests go up in flames. Firefighter and EMT Stephanie Gale is ready for anything. She's got her life under control...until she locks eyes with Zack and realizes her heart's in a whole new kind of danger. But with a little help from Zack's long-lost army dog, maybe he and Stephanie will be able to make this a Christmas of new beginnings after all.

A GIFT AS BIG AS TEXAS Molly Griffith is ambitious and only wants to give her little boy the opportunities she never had. Which means moving to Dallas, no matter what Chance Lockhart says! Though being with the handsome rancher does make the idea of small-town life more tempting… Molly has always gotten under Chance’s skin, and now that he’s bonded with her little tyke, he can’t imagine Bullhaven Ranch without them. But the single mom is so focused on her big-city fairy tale, she could miss Chance’s offer of the most important gift of all—the love and support of a real family.

"Cowboy Christmas reading at its very best."—Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author, for Cowboy Firefighter Christmas Kiss Have yourself a Smokin' Hot Cowboy Christmas It's been one fiasco after another for newcomer Belle Tarleton since she began trying to turn her ranch into an arts center. Local workers seem determined to ruin her Christmas party plans, and she hopes bringing in down-on-his-luck Rowdy Holloway to help with renovations will get things back on track. Rowdy is the unluckiest cowboy in the whole of Wildcat Bluff County, Texas, and things are not improving this holiday season. Sure, he's the object of many local women's drool-worthy fantasies, but the town has decided he's the man who should stop Belle's renovation plans. It started as a simple mission, but now Rowdy's so twisted up he doesn't know whose side he's on. With only days until Christmas, Rowdy and Belle need to tap into their fiery personalities and off-the-charts chemistry if they're ever going to find a way to thaw the ice on this reluctant town's heart. Smokin' Hot Cowboys series: A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas (Book 1) Blazing Hot Cowboy (Book 2) A Very Cowboy Christmas (Book 3) Hot for a Cowboy (Book 4) Cowboy Firefighter Christmas Kiss (Book 5) Cowboy Firefighter Heat (Book 6) Smokin' Hot Cowboy Christmas (Book 7) Praise for Kim Redford's Smokin' Hot Cowboys: "Country Christmas romance as sweet as pie and spicy as chili."—Booklist for Cowboy Firefighter Christmas Kiss "This tale will melt even the iciest heart."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review for A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas "Delivers fiery passion with a country-western kick."—Publishers Weekly for A Very Cowboy Christmas "With its vividly written firefighting scenes, rich cast of characters and folksy charm, A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas will keep you warm and toasty and entertained in a big—and I mean Texas big—way."—USA Today Happy Ever After for A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas