A family feud made them enemies— A promise made them lovers. Wealthy Texan Jake Ralston made a promise to his best friend: to end the century-old feud between the Ralstons and Kincaids. Hiring Emily Kincaid is the first step…if he can deny their intense attraction. But once they’re at his ranch, they can’t say no—until a shocking family secret resurfaces. Now Jake could lose everything, including this irresistible woman.

Book 1 of the Texas Rodeo Barons Unexpected Consequences As a powerful Dallas oil executive, planning is what Lizzie Baron does best. But she certainly didn't plan on getting pregnant following one memorable night after a rodeo in Fort Worth. Now she needs to figure out how she's going to raise a baby with a man she barely knows. Aspiring bronc rider Chris Miller always hoped he'd see Lizzie again, though not quite like this. The pregnancy is a surprise—and so is finding out she's a member of the powerful Baron clan—but the more Chris gets to know Lizzie, the more he realizes he wants to be with her. When Lizzie learns Chris works for a rival company, she feels betrayed. Can two perfect strangers trust each other enough to become the perfect family?

"Sheltered her entire life, Jessie Murdock has rarely gotten her way. Until her dying father makes a deal with Cadde Hardin. Cadde will get shares of Shilah Oil on one condition-- marry Jessie. In love with him for years, Jessie doesn't hesitate to sign the papers. But she didn't sign up for a completely absent husband. Now Jessie has a counter offer. She'll give Cadde controlling interest of the business if he'll give her a baby ... the natural way. Only he has a few caveats of his own. When life refuses to follow their written plan, Jessie and Cadde have to decide which is more important: their unspoken love or the family business"--P. [4] of cover.

It's been five years since Adelaide Harper broke Chris Johansen's heart and their long-distance engagement. However, to avoid an arranged marraige, Chris has let his family believe he and Adelaide are still engaged. Adelaide agrees to go along with the charade, not expecting the time together to reignite their long-buried love.

Stand-In Father As temporary guardian to his twin baby nieces, William Barns barely knows a diaper from a burp cloth. The well-meaning but meddling neighbor ladies suggest a wife—namely Emily Jane Rodgers. Although William isn't in the market for a bride, he needs a loving woman to watch over the children, and Emily Jane fits the bill nicely. Emily Jane agrees to care for William's nieces—not become his betrothed. Fully determined to find her own way in life and to open her own bakery, Emily Jane isn't looking for a husband. But no matter how hard she resists, Emily Jane is roped in by the twins' little hugs and William's tender regard. And soon she longs to be a permanent part of this ready-made family…

PRIVATE INTERVIEW WITH SEXY TEXAN AUTHOR Q: Dr. Alex Myerson, is it possible to overcome heartbreak and find that special person meant just for me—er, I mean you? A: Read Making the Most of Life, Tabitha Tyler, and you'll have your answer! It's possible, but personally, I wouldn't risk falling in love again, especially not with my publicist…no matter how appealing you are. Q: Well, Alex…I did read your self-help ■book and my advice, "Doctor, heal thyself." I'd even go so far as to offer you my private assistance for mending your .wounded heart. What do you say? 'A: I'd say that's a pretty sweet proposition….

It was an assignment she couldn't refuse.Ultracapable assistant Sally Gregg hadto take care of her boss for one week. Nophones. No computers. No stress. Not aneasy task considering Vince Donnelly wasa workaholic—a tyrant she had little usefor outside the office. Then the business tycoon decidedseducing his secretary would be theultimate way to pass the time….

The Groom Apprentice Courtship lessons are all Isabelle Bradley can offer when one of her sister's former suitors suddenly comes calling. Unwilling to be someone's backup choice, Isabelle will help the clumsy—yet handsome—blacksmith find and woo his true match. But it certainly won't be her. Rhett Granger's awkwardness around women may be a joke to most of the town, but Rhett isn't laughing. How can he find love when Isabelle, the only woman who doesn't turn him into a tongue-tied fool, won't accept his courtship? Perhaps her "lessons" can give them both the chance to learn about the surprises love can bring… Bachelor List Matches: A hand-picked bride for every bachelor in small-town Texas.

Book 3 of the Texas Rodeo Barons Hiding The Truth Coming home might be the worst decision Carly Baron has ever made. Each minute on her family's busy ranch is one minute closer to seeing him--her first love--the man who broke her heart seven years ago. While coming face-to-face with Luke Nobel again brings back painful memories, Carly quickly realizes there are other strong feelings just under the surface.... Luke would be a lot better off if Carly had stayed away. Being a single dad to an adorable two-year-old girl and managing the Roughneck is tough enough, but resisting the sparks that fly whenever he and Carly are together is near impossible. But first she must tell him her secret. The truth could heal their past...or forever destroy their chances of becoming a family.