The pitter-patter of little Texas feet? One night of passion with P.I. Andrew Walker and what does Hannah Bell have to show for it? A baby bump that's about six months along! No longer willing to trust her instincts when it comes to romance, Hannah decides to make a go of being a single mom. With her family rallying around her, Hannah knows her baby will be welcomed with love and joy. Accidental or not, Andrew wants to be part of his baby's—and Hannah's—life. He prides himself on always doing the right thing…as long as he doesn't get too involved. But the more time he spends with Hannah, the more he likes the idea of a family of three!

After losing his wife in a tragic accident, successful businessman Dawson Barrett was determined to help his son, Luke, who was dealing with his pain by acting out at school and at home. Luckily, the devoted dad knew just who to call.... As talented as she was beautiful, music therapist Mikala Conti could work miracles. To her, the real miracle was that Dawson--the boy who'd once stirred her teenage heart, then vanished--was back in town. Still, Mikala wasn't sure Dawson was ready to move on. And she certainly didn't believe that one reckless moment of passion could change their lives forever. But it might just be the way to heal three troubled souls searching for a second chance at a forever family.

It takes two to make a baby… When an injury forces bull rider Ty Conroy home to his family ranch, he comes face-to-face with a big secret. A tiny version of himself. His son. Ty never anticipated being a daddy, but there's no denying the adorable boy. Nor the one amazing night he had with the baby's mom, Marissa Lopez. A night Ty can't forget… …but three to make a family. Moving to Ty's ranch was supposed to be just a temporary move for Marissa and the baby. Instead it's proving to be a temptation for her, and if appearances are to be believed, for Ty as well. But Marissa has to resist, for their son's sake. Because nothing—and no one—can keep a rodeo cowboy in one place. And when he leaves this time, she'll be damned if he takes her heart with him…again.

NOT A FAMILY MAN… Mandy Richardson has always wanted a husband and lots of kids. She knows Ben Hartley isn't a forever kind of guy, so she struggles to keep her feelings for him friends only. But she can't help her growing attraction. Then one night their relationship blossoms into more, and soon Mandy discovers she's pregnant. Ben still bears the scars of a painful past—a past that has him avoiding love and commitment. When Mandy tells him he's going to be a dad, he worries he won't measure up. After all, his own father was far from a role model. But he's fallen hard for Mandy, and now it's up to him to prove he's a better man—a stronger man—than he thought.

MULTIPLE COMPLICATIONS Sweet Callahan Homecoming Ashlyn Callahan has always known she would bring danger to Rancho Diablo. That’s why she runs from the cowboy she loves to hide out in Texas Hill Country. But all hell breaks loose when Xavier Phillips finds her…and her four newborn babies. With the future of Ash’s clan at stake, Xav is ready to lay his life on the line to safeguard the family legacy—and create a homecoming worthy of his Callahan bride! The Secret Agent’s Surprises Secret agent Pete Morgan came back to Texas to collect his inheritance and found a family waiting for him—orphaned quadruplets in need of a home! To adopt them, Pete needs a wife. A temporary engagement to Priscilla Perkins could be the ideal solution. Priscilla may not think Pete is husband material, but he knows she’d make a great mom. With five angels stealing his heart, it’s a scenario no man can resist.

The love of a child is the greatest fortune of all “I’m alone,” she said hoarsely. “You’re not alone.” Finally, Laurel Hudson has been found—and no one is more relieved than her ex, Adam Fortune! But reuniting Laurel Hudson with her son will be harder than anyone realizes. An accident has left her with amnesia, and he’s got several days and two thousand miles—in extremely close quarters—to help his former fiancée remember their baby boy…and how much more they truly share! New York Times Bestselling Author

USA TODAY bestselling author Stella Bagwell delivers a heartfelt and emotional journey in the next installment of The Fortunes of Texas. The baby was unexpected. So was the cowboy. This Fortune daughter is rich in the things that matter… Veterinary assistant Stephanie Fortune has never been lucky in love—unless you count the furry kind. But now that she’s become a foster mom to a baby boy, she believes her heart is full. And then she meets Acton Donovan. The flirty cowboy charms everyone he meets, so why should Stephanie be any different? “Just friends” is all Stephanie dares to be. Acton, however, is intent on proving he can be the family man she truly needs… Follows the lives and loves of a complex family with a rich history in The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose series: Fortune’s Fresh Start Fortune’s Texas Surprise The Mayor’s Secret Fortune Fortune’s Greatest Risk Betting on a Fortune The Texan’s Baby Bombshell From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

A pint-sized Texas surprise! Nothing—not even a bucking bronc—can unnerve Nate Gallagher…until he lays eyes on the tiny newborn who's been entrusted to his care. The former rodeo champ isn't ready for fatherhood. Heck, the precious baby girl may not even be his. Still, he aims to step up and give her a home at the Rocking C. That is, if pretty social worker Anna Reynolds decides Nate's daddy material after all. Making sure that father and infant daughter bond is Anna's job. But what about the fiery bond forming between Anna and Nate? Can Nate become the family man Anna believes he can be? Because she's this close to gambling her future on the rugged cowboy daddy!

Rust Creek Ramblings A WEDDING IN THE WORKS? We here at the Gazette are amazed to report that trust-fund cowboy Hudson Jones may soon be off the market. The boyish billionaire has been spending more time than ever with Bella Stockton, who manages his day-care center. It seems impossible that quiet, reserved Bella would have captured the fancy of such an alluring specimen of manhood. Bella finds it hard to believe herself, and she keeps pushing Hudson away. What are the odds the footloose cowboy will stick around once he finds out she can't have kids? Don't tell Bella, but our sources report Hudson has his heart set on a Christmas proposal. When he finds out the truth, will it still be a holiday to remember?

Pediatrician Kaitlyn Foster and environmental scientist Adam Preston consider rekindling their romance after a chance meeting while he is acting as a stand-in father for his two-month-old niece.