Barbara White Daille

A reason to stay…

Ranch manager and single dad Pete Brannigan has no interest in playing tour guide to a city girl like Jane Garland. But spending a few days with the headstrong photographer while she's in town is a small price to pay for everything her grandfather has given him.

Jane's seen the world through her camera...and used it to shield her emotions. With Pete, she feels she can finally let her guard down. If only he could do the same.

Though Pete's drawn to Jane's sharp wit and striking beauty, he won't hurt his young children by falling for another woman who won't stick around.

They've got a powerful bond, but can Pete learn to trust Jane with his kids and his heart? And will Jane come home to stay?

Sam Robertson's whole life just changed. In one short day, he found out that he's a daddy; that his beautiful little girl, Becky, is deaf; and that her aunt, sign language teacher Kayla Ward, intends to fight him for custody.

There are plenty of reasons Sam shouldn't fall for Kayla. A city girl like her has no place on his ranch, particularly when she's his ex–wife's gorgeous sister. But thanks to the judge's orders, Sam's spending a whole lot of time with Kayla, trying to give Becky the stable home she's never known.

Despite their ongoing custody battle, Sam and Kayla's love for Becky brings them closer than they ever expected; and Sam knows that no matter who wins in court, he could still lose–Kayla or his daughter.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

Single mum Layne Slater thought she'd seen the last of Jason McAndry when he chose the rodeo over her and their unborn son. Now Jason's back in Cowboy Creek and just as handsome as ever. But Layne can't give in to those feelings again. She has to protect her childrenand her heart.

Jason wants to try to make up for the pain he caused when he left. The least he can do is help Layne while he's home. Before long, Jason realises he's finally ready to be the husband, father and man his family deserves. But can Jason prove to Layne that this time, their love is forever?

A best friend's vow.

 The hero of Flagman's Folly has been gone more than a year. But he still stands between Ben Sawyer and what he desires most: Dana Wright. The love of Ben's life.

When soldier Paul Wright left for the last time, he made his best friend promise to look after his wife and kids. Ben — good, steady Ben — is honouring that promise. And it's burning him up inside.

Because Dana is shutting Ben out. She wants him — so much — but she can't afford to give in. If she does, she'll spill her secret, and the betrayal will hurt everyone she cares about: her children, who loved their daddy; her town, which loves its hero; and Ben, who loved his friend. She'll do anything to protect her secret — even give up her second chance at happiness.

A fresh start

After the loss of his family in a tragic car accident, Ryan Molloy has been given one last chance to change his life. His boss sends him to Flagman's Folly, New Mexico, to run his ranch, but unfortunately, Ryan's troubled attitude lands him in hot water with the locals, especially the ranch's gutsy project manager, Lianne Ward.

Deaf since birth, Lianne has never let her disability define who she is or what she can do. But, she's yet to meet a man who treated her as an equal. Ryan seems different but they spend too much time butting heads over the ranch's new school for disadvantaged boys.
Forced to work together, Lianne and Ryan discover an unexpected attraction beneath their quarrelling. But will Ryan's painful past drive them apart…permanently? 

The long way home

A guy like Cole Slater is hard to forget. Tina Sanchez should know — for years she tried to bury the pain of Cole's cruel betrayal in high school. But it's impossible to ignore the man she sees reflected in her young son's eyes now that Cole is back in her life — and about to meet the child he never knew he had.

Returning home to New Mexico, Cole is determined to put his playboy reputation to rest. Especially now that he knows there's a little boy looking up to him. And seeing Tina again reignites all the feelings Cole ran from as a teen. Despite his fear that he can't be the man Tina deserves, he's determined to try. For his son's sake — and his own.

A big surprise...times three!

The last time rodeo cowboy Tyler Buckham was in Cowboy Creek, he spent a steamy night with local beauty Shay O'Neill. Back in town for a quick visit, he's hoping they'll have another go–around before he heads for his next rodeo. But seeing Shay pregnant–with triplets!–leaves Tyler feeling as if his best horse has kicked him in the gut.

Shay swore she wouldn't fall for an unreliable cowboy, and Tyler's playboy past makes him even less likely to settle down. The whole town conspires to push them together, and Tyler insists he wants to do his duty by Shay and the triplets, but Shay knows she can't count on promises from a cowboy. Besides, Tyler never once mentioned the word love…

A husband for Christmas?  

Mitch Weston's back in Cowboy Creek, and self-proclaimed matchmaker Jed Garland has his single granddaughter Andi on his mind. Mitch is a lawman, good with the little ones and easy on the eyes. He and Andi were high school sweethearts, for heaven's sake! Why can't they see they're perfect for each other?  

Because Andi already lost one husband to a dangerous job, and now she's all about playing it safe, for her sake and her children's. Being a cop is everything to Mitch. After discovering Jed's plan, Mitch and Andi come up with their own: they'll pretend to get engaged and then break up due to irreconcilable differences. Jed's got his work cut out for him — because this match needs a Christmas miracle!

Her secret cowboy crush!

Ally Martinez has always been known as a fun and flirty kind of gal. But deep down she's never forgotten the cowboy who left town. When her crush Reagan Chase comes home after a five–year absence, Ally knows this is her big chance. The guy I've always wanted. Only Reagan has something different in mind… 

Still reeling from his last relationship, Reagan needs a babysitter for his month–old son. With Ally's help, he can get his family's ranch ready for sale and get out of Cowboy Creek. The problem? Ally is one seriously cute distraction. But Reagan will do whatever it takes to keep his heart safe. Even if it means losing the only place–and the only woman–he can call home.  

‘Are you my new mummy?’ She certainly hopes so...

After a devastating loss, Cara Leonetti's dreams of a husband and children are on hold. But Cowboy Creek's local matchmaker thinks otherwise! Cara finds herself unexpectedly entangled in the day-to-day family chaos of widower Wes Daniels and his two small children. She's falling hard, but the strong, silent rancher doesn't trust in love. Can Cara put her own fears aside and show Wes that they’re stronger together?

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.