Passion doesn't play by the rules... As the local sheriff, Brian Thorne believes the safety of the whole town rests on his broad shoulders. So when the owner of the diner hires a troubled waitress to help out, Brian agrees to provide summer lodging for her new employee. But to Brian's surprise, the waitress turns out to be his old college girlfriend, Caitlin Baker. The same Caitlin Baker he shared a night of passion with, not long ago. Still, that's all in the past. He’s got a town to protect and no time to frolic. So why does he feel so disappointed when Caitlin agrees to keep things strictly platonic? Caitlin spent most of her adult life trying to get away from a town filled with bad memories. She thought she was finally going to make it in the city, until her plans for opening a tattoo parlor went bust after her ex stole her life’s savings. Now, she’s back, and wondering if her feelings for Brian are strong enough to overcome the past… It was just supposed to be one summer. But how can she leave behind the only man she’s ever loved?

What’s better than a tough, sexy cowboy? How about three of them… Three smoldering cowboy siblings face changes, challenges, and the hardest thing of all—falling in love—in this sizzling trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Leslie North. In the Cowboy’s Unexpected Family, Cal Pierce thought that nothing could make him settle down. But that was before he met single mom Amy Thorne, who just might convince him that listening to his heart is the best choice he’ll ever make. In the Sheriff’s Pregnant Ex, town sheriff Brian Thorne is the duly-elected protector of the town he loves—including new resident Caitlin Baker, who left years ago to escape unhappy memories. Now that she’s back, can Brian give her a reason to stay forever? And in the Rancher’s Pregnant Partner, rancher Jake Thorne butts heads with the lovely local vet, Julia Letts. Until one night of passion makes them future parents. Can these two stubborn souls stop fighting long enough to realize they’re falling in love? Second chances, unplanned pregnancies, and instant families test the mettle of these rugged cowboys, and the three strong, beautiful women, who love them. Romance fans won’t want to miss USA Today bestseller Leslie North’s latest trilogy.

Home is where the heart is… Single mom and widow Amy Thorne loves her beautiful town. It’s her job to market her little corner of heaven, and right now, she’s promoting the town’s upcoming rodeo. Everything is perfect—until rodeo star Cal Pierce arrives. Astonishingly, the smoldering cowboy is the spitting image of her late husband. It all makes sense when she learns Cal is the son her mother-in-law gave up for adoption years ago. Although Cal might look like his half-brother, that’s as far as the resemblance goes. He’s terrified of commitment, and Amy knows she should keep her distance. If only her heart would listen… Just the thought of settling down makes Cal antsy. Problem is, Amy is starting to get under his skin. And the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to leave. But he knows it’s best for him to move on—and that’s exactly what he does. Until he realizes his heart might not be in rodeo anymore. In fact, it might belong to someone else entirely… Is it too late to come home to the one woman he can’t live without?

A shotgun wedding… or a Match Made in Haven? By-the-book attorney Katelyn Gilmore has her entire life mapped out. But a spontaneous weekend of passion with Reid Davidson upends that well-ordered universe. She’s going to have a baby! And what’s more, her hunky fling’s now the new sheriff in town…literally. Reid’s taking his dad-to-be duties seriously and won’t rest until Katelyn has a ring on her finger. Sure, the baby’s the most important thing, but what about true love? “Brenda Harlen writes sweet, sexy, feel-good stories you want to read about people you want to know.” —Virginia Kantra, New York Times bestselling author of the Dare Island novels

When the mother of his unborn child is threatened, a lawman must match wits with a cunning killer A frantic call for backup brings Sheriff Duncan Holder to the home of his pregnant ex, a deputy haunted by her father’s unsolved murder. Now Joelle McCullough is the target of a kidnapping plot that’s only the beginning. When the twisting trail to the truth erupts in violence, Duncan will do whatever it takes to keep Joelle and their unborn baby safe. Even if that means going up against a killer leaving a string of dead bodies who won’t stop until a final revenge is carried out… From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Saddle Ridge Justice series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: The Sheriff's Baby Book 2: Protecting the Newborn Book 3: Tracking Down the Lawman's Son Book 4: Child in Jeopardy

Caring for a little boy is more than he bargained for… He’s looking for help. And she has the perfect arrangement… Overworked and overwhelmed, all Sheriff Wyatt Holcomb wants is to be the best guardian to his seven-year-old nephew—and dealing with a runaway alpaca and the animal’s frustrating owner isn’t helping. Then veterinarian Remy Evans offers a solution for them both. She’ll watch his rambunctious nephew, Samson, this summer if he’ll fast-track her permit application for a petting zoo. But this temporary solution might just be their chance at forever… From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Thunder Ridge Book 1: Surprise Christmas Family Book 2: The Sheriff’s Promise

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