He’s in over his head… And calling for backup! Police officer Mike McMann is always cool under pressure, but taking custody of his infant nephew has left him in a cold sweat. Coming to his rescue is social worker Paige Stedler. Paige gives him a crash course on parenting—and a tempting glimpse into a life beyond the badge. But is Mike ready to trade in his SWAT team aspirations for a white picket fence?

Her Holiday Hero Widow Corinne Gallagher’s plans for a peaceful Christmas with her kids go astray when longtime crush Gabe Cutler moves in next door. As if having the hunky state trooper in snowball-throwing distance isn’t distracting enough, Gabe suddenly has custody of an orphaned infant—and is in need of Corinne’s help! She agrees, but her heart draws a line—she can’t fall for another lawman. After a devastating loss, Gabe has avoided fatherhood and love. Yet filled with Corinne and the children, his new house is starting to feel like home. Will Gabe run again, or finally fulfill his secret Christmas wish for a family?

FIRST COMES MARRIAGE Feisty, fearless Jody Bravo's set to do everything for her baby. She doesn't need anything from anyone—especially the stepbrother of her baby's late father. But lawman Seth Yancy won't leave her to face parenthood alone, no matter how prepared she is. And even though Jody resists, soon she's taken in completely by his charms—and agrees to be his wife… THEN COMES LOVE? Hunky Sheriff Yancy's not without his fair share of admirers in Justice Creek. After a terrible tragedy years before, though, he's faced life alone. Now the real-life woman of his dreams just happens to be his bride—and pregnant with the child of his heart, if not his reality. So "father" is a role that will come naturally to Seth. And will "husband" really be that far behind?

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Bound by a Secret When Katrine Brinkerhoff's cabin is attacked, only sheriff Clint Thornton's heroism saves her. She owes Clint her life—and her help catching the men responsible. All she has to do is trust in Clint's plan to protect her family. But she can't let herself care too deeply, not when her past carries secrets that would drive him away. Infiltrating the murderous gang is a dirty job, yet Clint is determined to see it through. The brigands will face justice—and they will never harm Katrine again. Clint would give his life to keep the beautiful settler safe…but will he be willing to risk his heart? Bridegroom Brothers: True love awaits three siblings in the Oklahoma Land Rush

And baby makes three? A Baby for the Deputy by Cathy McDavid A secret no-strings relationship with Aaron Travers has suited Melody Hartman just fine. But the lives of the Mustang Valley veterinarian and the deputy sheriff are about to become more complicated because Mel is pregnant! The widowed single dad is ready to do the right thing and marry Mel. Can he say the three words she is waiting to hear? A Baby for the Sheriff by Mary Leo The last thing veterinarian Coco Grant expects to find on her doorstep is an abandoned baby girl. As a temporary mom, Coco can’t resist loving her sweet little charge. But when handsome sheriff Jet Wilson practically moves in to help with the baby, the town gossips are in heaven! And there’s more than the couple’s reputation at stake when Jet starts falling for the baby…and falling for Coco even harder. New York Times Bestselling Author Cathy McDavid USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary Leo 2 Heartfelt Stories A Baby for the Deputy and A Baby for the Sheriff

An Officer and a Lady Single mom Julia Harrison is the last person Tanner Reddington should get involved with. He's promised to stay away from all things baby. But the state trooper's protective instincts outweigh his misgivings when he meets the lovely midwife. Julia is opening a women's clinic in Kirkwood Lake, while raising two small boys on her own. Plagued by memories of the family he lost, Tanner fights the pull he feels toward Julia and her kids. But when an orphaned newborn brings Tanner and Julia together, they begin to consider their future...as husband and wife.

A beautiful widow selflessly races to the aid of assistant police chief Heath Monroe after he is involved in a car accident. He becomes close to her as he is thanking her, but then finds that the town's drug operation which he is directly a part of could implicate Cassie's late husband. Conflict of interest ensues.

Former cop Brady Skye hadn't seen Lara Kirk in nearly a year, and yet she could still penetrate his soul with a twitch of her lips. But with a murderer hot on his trail, seeking revenge, Brady had no time for reminiscing. For whoever was after him also had his sights set on Lara…and the child Brady had never known existed. Now, in order to keep them safe, Brady appointed himself their protector. Spending time with Lara and bonding with his son made the closed-off Brady rethink his self-imposed solitude. But how long before the past—and a killer—reminded him of all he had to lose?

From a USA Today–bestselling author, a deputy sheriff gets a second chance at love when a school teacher helps him parent his rebellious teenaged sister. Daniel Tallchief’s fiancée left him. But staying in Forever, Texas, to raise his little sister was the right choice. Until her teacher Shania Stewart tells Daniel he’s too strict with his party-obsessed sibling! The handsome lawman doesn’t know whether to ignore her or kiss her. But Shania knows. It’s going to take a carefully crafted lesson plan to tutor this cowboy in love.