Ruth Logan Herne

From bachelor to daddy... Shepherd's Crossing is full of surprises!

Cowboy bachelor Jace Middleton was ready to leave Shepherd's Crossing for good – until he learns his family's unspoken secrets. Now Jace finds himself not only caring for his twin baby nieces, but working with beautiful, strong-willed designer Melonie Fitzgerald to renovate his grandmother's run-down estate. Love wasn't part of the plan... but Jace soon finds himself wishing Melonie could become part of his unexpected family.

A perfect match...or sworn enemies?

Horse breeder Isaiah Woods can't believe his only ally in helping a neglected mare is the descendant of his family's bitter enemy – veterinarian Charlotte Fitzgerald. Despite the feud, Charlotte risks everything to save the horse. But as she falls for Isaiah – and the orphaned niece and nephew in his care – the mare isn't the only one who needs saving.

A new life...an old love. Can she risk loving him again in Shepherd's Crossing?

With her family in disgrace, Lizzie Fitzgerald never imagined she'd end up at an Idaho ranch. Fortunately, she's working with horses she loves – even if it means dealing with her old sweetheart Heath Caufield. The widowed father of an adorable boy, Heath hasn't forgiven Lizzie for their past. But even a stubborn cowboy can't stop the heart's ability to forgive...or love again.

When her cafe goes up in smoke, Tina Martinelli decides to make a big change. She plans to leave Kirkwood Lake and start over–somewhere without the haunting memories of family and failure. 

But just as she's plotting her new life, girlhood crush Max Campbell returns to town, and suddenly takes notice of Tina all grown up. Having retired from his military career, Max's ready to start over, too. He's given his heart to her, now if only Max can convince Tina to stick around this Christmas–and forever after.

Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope

Olivia Franklin suspected coming home to Jasper Gulch would mean eventually running into her first love, Jack McGuire. But she's adamant that she not repeat the mistakes that led to her broken heart. Yet from the moment she lays eyes on her former sweetheart, her resistance begins to crumble. The tall, handsome rancher made his choice all those years ago. He'd gone from the baseball diamond to a high–rise office and finally back home to the Double M–all without her. And no amount of centennial nostalgia can change the past. But the future is another story, and the pretty historian is about to get a lesson in romance from the lonesome cowboy she will never forget!

Second–Chance Christmas 

No one in Kirkwood Lake seems willing to forget, or forgive, Rainey McKinney's troubled past. But Rainey can't afford to let that bother her. Her top priority is rebuilding her life and being a good mom to her twin daughters. Even handsome deputy sheriff Luke Campbell can't distract her, tempting as he is. She's determined to keep her distance, but as his son and her girls form a special bond, Rainey and Luke can't help but do the same. Can Rainey put her past behind her once and for all and embrace a future full of hope–and love? 

Kirkwood Lake: A town full of heart and hope.

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?