Can one Christmas change everything? Temporary shelter… or new forever home? Driven to get her sister and baby niece out of a dangerous situation, Lexy Zapata brings them with her to her new job near Damian De La Rosa’s family’s ranch. Now they can stay hidden through the holidays while Lexy plans their next move. But when she starts to fall for Damian, can his ranch become her family’s safe haven for good? From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Cowboys of Diamondback RanchBook 1: The Texan’s Secret Daughter Book 2: The Texan’s Surprise Return Book 3: The Texan’s Promise Book 4: The Texan’s Unexpected Holiday

She’s home for the holidays… with a daughter he didn’t know existed. Six years ago, pregnant teenager Catalina Wimberly left town without a word to protect her childhood sweetheart Andres Sanchez’s future. Now she’s back for the holidays and ready to reveal her secret—she and Andres have a little girl. But as they begin to feel a lot like family, will Catalina turn down her dream job and stay beyond Christmas? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch Book 1: The Texan's Secret Daughter Book 2: The Texan's Surprise Return Book 3: The Texan's Promise Book 4: The Texan's Unexpected Holiday Book 5: The Texan's Truth Book 6: Her Holiday Secret

Is he ready to be a family man? He’s always been a loner, but coming home could change everything… Returning to his hometown, Bridges Espinoza’s surprised to find his cousin’s widow, Lilianna—the woman he once secretly loved—there as well. But even more stunning is the child who shows up claiming to be his son. Certain he can’t be a father, Bridges works with Lilianna to find the truth. But a shocking discovery about Cooper’s parentage could tear their makeshift family apart… From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch Book 1: The Texan’s Secret Daughter Book 2: The Texan’s Surprise Return Book 3: The Texan’s Promise Book 4: The Texan’s Unexpected Holiday Book 5: The Texan’s Truth

A new family for the Texan The Soldier's Sweetheart by Deb Kastner Settling in Serendipity, Texas, with his young daughter, army vet Will Davenport hopes to find peace. But when the widower goes to work for Samantha Howell, he gets much, much more. Will wants to be her hero, but too much stands in their way. For a future with Samantha, he has to bury the past. But forgiving himself may be his most difficult mission ever. The Soldier's Surprise Family by Jolene Navarro Texas state trooper Garrett Kincaid is a lone wolf—until he becomes an instant father. The former soldier never knew he had a son, or that his little boy has a baby sister with nowhere to go. His landlady, widow Anjelica Ortega-Garza, offers to help, and suddenly Garrett's life is all about nap schedules and baby bottles. But falling for Anjelica isn't part of the plan! 2 Uplifting Stories The Soldier's Sweetheart and The Soldier's Surprise Family

Can they weather the holidays together? Will love turn home for Christmas into home for good? Returning home to his Montana family ranch, journalist Sam Calhoun volunteers to run the local Christmas festival. But as a snowstorm drives him closer to Joy Grainger—the single mom helping him with the project—the last thing he expects is for her children to decide he should be their new dad. Can Sam earn Joy’s trust in time to make all their Christmas wishes come true? From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. The Calhoun Cowboys Book 1: Hoping for a Father Book 2: Home to Heal Book 3: Christmas in a Snowstorm

The family she doesn’t know… Could have the answers she needs. After her marriage publicly falls apart, single mom Abigail Dixon has nowhere to go—except to the family she thinks abandoned her as a child. Not ready to confront the past, Abigail keeps her identity a secret. But hiding from Sheriff Hudson Menchaca isn’t so easy, especially after he discovers who she is. Can he reunite a broken family…without losing his heart? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch Book 1: The Texan's Secret Daughter Book 2: The Texan's Surprise Return Book 3: The Texan's Promise Book 4: The Texan's Unexpected Holiday Book 5: The Texan's Truth Book 6: Her Holiday Secret Book 7: Claiming Her Texas Family

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: TO PROTECT HIS CHILDREN (A Sundown Valley novel) By New York Times Bestselling Author Linda Goodnight Struggling to find a nanny for his triplets, rancher Wade Trudeau advertises for a housekeeper instead. So when former teacher Kyra Mason applies, looking for a place without children to recover after a tragedy, she’s shocked to meet his toddlers. Might this reluctant nanny and heartbroken cowboy find healing together? THE TEXAN’S TRUTH (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) By Jolene Navarro Returning to his family ranch, Bridges Espinoza’s surprised to find his cousin’s widow—the woman he once secretly loved—there as well. But even more stunning is the boy who arrives claiming to be his son. While the child brings Bridges and Lilianna together, the truth about his parentage could tear them apart… SEEKING SANCTUARY (A Widow’s Peak Creek novel) By Susanne Dietze When pregnant single mom Paige Latham arrives in Kellan Lambert’s bookstore needing a temporary job, he wouldn’t dare turn away the sister of his old military buddy. But as they grow closer working together, can they say goodbye before her baby arrives, as planned? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired May 2021 Box Set – 1 of 2

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: HIS AMISH WIFE’S HIDDEN PAST By Mindy Steele Englischer Hannah Raber will do anything to protect her children when they are sent into witness protection—even marry her late husband’s brother. But learning to be an Amish wife to Daniel is an adjustment. Can these strangers from different worlds turn a convenient marriage into a forever love? HER HOLIDAY SECRET (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) By Jolene Navarro As a pregnant teen, Catalina Wimberly sacrificed everything to protect Andres Sanchez’s future. Now she’s temporarily back in town to tell him he’s a father. There’s no doubt he’ll love their five-year-old daughter, but will he ever be able to forgive Catalina? THE FAMILY HE NEEDS By Lorraine Beatty From the moment Joy Duncan goes to work for reclusive Simon Baker, their relationship is contentious—despite his instant bond with her little boy. But Joy begins to wonder if there’s more to Simon beneath his pain and anger. Could this hurting widower be the father and husband her little family needs? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired October 2021 Box Set – 1 of 2

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?

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: THEIR MAKE-BELIEVE MATCH by Jackie Stef Irrepressible Sadie Stolzfus refuses to wed someone who doesn’t understand her. To avoid an arranged marriage, she finds the perfect pretend beau in handsome but heartbroken Isaac Hostettler. Spending time with Sadie helps Isaac avoid matchmaking pressure—and handle a difficult loss. But can they really be sure their convenient courtship isn't the real thing? CLAIMING HER TEXAS FAMILY (A Cowboys of Diamondback Ranch novel) by Jolene Navarro After her marriage publicly falls apart, single mom Abigail Dixon has nowhere to go—except to the family she thinks abandoned her as a child. Not ready to confront the past, Abigail keeps her identity a secret from everyone but handsome sheriff Hudson Menchaca. Can he reunite a broken family…without losing his heart? EMBRACING HIS PAST by Christina Miller Stunned to learn he has an adult son, widower Harrison Mitchell uproots his life and moves to Natchez, Mississippi, to find him. But Harrison’s hit with another surprise: his new boss, Anise Armstrong, is his son’s adoptive mother. Now he must prove he deserves to be a father…and possibly a husband. For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired August 2022 Box Set – 1 of 2