Cathy Gillen Thacker

A party planner from Houston, she and her young son are in Laramie to help out a friend. Kevin can't stop thinking about her, and he can tell the feeling is mutual. But as quickly as he's falling for her, Kevin can't help but think she's hiding something.

All Noelle Kringle wants for Christmas is a distraction from the very sexy Deputy McCabe. She hasn't felt anything like this since the death of her husband several years ago. And she sees her son, Mikey, responding to him like a father figure.

However, despite what her heart tells her, Noelle knows it can never go anywhere. She has secrets in her past that make it impossible for her to be with a lawman like Kevin. Then again, you can never underestimate the power of a Laramie, Texas Christmas....

Robin McCabe–Taylor hopes a puppy will help her bond with Molly, the young girl she wants to adopt. But when ex–flame Sam Navarro comes to the rescue with golden retrievers, Robin begins to dream of a family not just with Molly, but with Sam, too.

But is theirs the kind of family Sam wants?

A Convenient Proposal - Lynette Kent

After an unforgettable kiss with a near stranger, Arden Burke is shocked when Griff Campbell proposes. Arden doesn't want a husband – she has her devoted rescue dog, Igor, for company. But what she would like is a child.

All she has to do is be Griff's fiancee for a few weeks and in return, the small-town vet will give Arden the baby she wants. But what started out as a temporary solution to soothe his male pride is turning into a real future. One that includes Arden, her dog and their soon-to-be baby!

The Secret Seduction - Cathy Gillen Thacker

Once upon a time – and after too many birthday margaritas – ice princess Lily Madsen decides she's had enough of being a virginal Southern belle and bets her friends that she can seduce a visiting TV star. But Fletcher Hart, the town's wickedly gorgeous veterinarian, keeps interfering with her plans...

When Fletcher discovers Lily's outrageous gamble, he feels obligated to protect the innocent beauty – until he finds himself caught in a scandalous wager of his own. Now the game is on – and both Lily and Fletcher are determined to win. But how far are they willing to go in the name of love?

The Puppy Proposal - Katie Meyer

Veterinary technician Jillian Everett has met plenty of canines – and some men who deserve 'dog' tags. But when millionaire Nic Caruso strides into her clinic with a scruffy border collie muddying his designer suit, Jillian has to sit up and take notice.

Nic doesn't expect to fall for a dog in need – or his beautiful caretaker! But can Jillian tame this stray for good? Or will Nic remain a lone wolf forever?

Molly Griffith is ambitious and only wants to give her little boy the opportunities she never had. Which means moving to Dallas, no matter what Chance Lockhart says! Though being with the handsome rancher does make the idea of small–town life more tempting… 

Molly has always gotten under Chance's skin, and now that he's bonded with her little tyke, he can't imagine Bullhaven Ranch without them. But the single mom is so focused on her big–city fairy tale, she could miss Chance's offer of the most important gift of all–the love and support of a real family.

Their Christmas miracle...

Just the sight of Army Lieutenant Zane Lockhart makes nurse Nora Caldwell weak at the knees. But Nora has to keep a level head this time. As tempting as it is to fall into his finely sculpted arms – again – she's got her beautiful baby boy Liam to think of now. She can't settle for temporary; she and her son deserve more.

Zane has always responded to the call of duty. But that dedication has meant saying goodbye to Nora far too often. He can't blame her for doubting that he's finally ready to put her and Liam first. Can the Christmas gift of a lifetime convince her?

Don't mess with this Texan!

On the last leg of his tour of duty, Captain Garrett Lockhart is summoned home to Laramie, Texas, to handle an urgent family matter — a scandal that could destroy the enduring legacy of the Lockharts. Except it's already being 'handled' by Hope Winslow, a professional crisis manager.

Hope is also the beautiful single mother of the most adorable baby boy the Army doctor has ever seen. Garrett is resisting Hope's efforts at damage control — and pushing her clearly defined boundaries. Too bad she can't resist him…and fantasies of a future with her Lone Star soldier!

But as a shy and awkward teenager he thought he had no chance with her. Now he's a successful business owner and ready to romance Lexie, who's back in their hometown of Laramie, Texas. However, Lexie, an image stylist to the stars, thinks Lewis is asking for her professional help.

So in order to spend time with the woman of his dreams, Lewis agrees to a makeover. Lexie is determined to see Lewis as just a client, no matter how she's starting to feel. But Lewis has other plans - he wants Lexie to stay in Laramie for good. And he wants a lot more than just a new look. Whatever happens, they can blame it on Texas!