Stacy Connelly

Holly Bainbridge had a simple wish this Christmas: to find a way to keep Hopewell House open for business. The former foster child knew how it felt to be without a family and was determined to make this a holiday the kids would never forget. Until handsome, hard–hearted businessman Clay Forrester stole her Santa

Playing jolly St. Nick was the best way Clay knew to make it up to Holly. And once he donned the red cap and white beard, a transformation took place and all he could think about was being with her. But could he convince Holly that this was indeed a season of second chances? All she had to do was believe.

A Fortune's Texas Reunion - Allison Leigh

Georgia Fortune is excited to travel to small-town Texas for a family reunion - until her car breaks down! Luckily, Sheriff Paxton Price comes to the rescue and they quickly realise the attraction between them is mutual! The only questions is - can it last?

The Maverick's Summer Sweetheart - Stacy Connelly

Gemma Chapman is on her honeymoon - alone! But when she befriends a little girl staying at the same hotel, Gemma suddenly finds herself spending lots of time with the girl's father: Hank, a rough-around-the-edges cowboy who might be able to give her the feeling of belonging she's always craved.

The Cowboy's Secret Family - Judy Duarte

Miranda Contreras is back and she has her daughter in tow. The daughter Matt Grimes didn't know about. But after fleeing a broken engagment, Miranda needs somewhere to go and her hometown is her best bet, even if it puts all her secrets in danger of coming to light!

For Their Child's Sake - Jules Bennett

Two years ago, Sam Bailey lost the two people who mattered most. Now his daughter needs him. Despite their still-powerful attraction, Tara isn't ready to trust her estranged husband. But Sam is taking this chance to fight for their future, to redeem himself in Tara's eyes - so they can be a family again.

Having The Soldier's Baby - Tara Taylor Quinn

Emily and Winston Hannigan had a fairy-tale romance until he died for his country. So when Winston arrives on her doorstep very much alive after two years, Emily's overjoyed. Winston may have survived the unthinkable but he believes he doesn't deserve Emily - or their unborn child.

It Started With A Pregnancy - Christy Jeffries

Animal rescue director Rebekah Taylor isn't a pet person - or the family type. But now she's pregnant and a newbie parent to an adventure-loving stray dog nobody can catch, kind of like Grant Whitaker, her baby's father. Except he's sticking around. Can Grant persuade Rebekah to trust in him

Caution: Sharp Curves Ahead!

Sam Pirelli likes driving the open road and never knowing what's around the next curve – like the gorgeous blonde with the flat tyre – a perfect opportunity to show off his “shining armour”! But Kara Starling is no damsel in distress. She's come to Clearville to introduce an unwitting Sam to his son – the product of a past romance.

Stunned by her intense attraction to him, Kara is intrigued. Is Sam's playboy exterior hiding the perfect father – and the man of her dreams?

HOW COULD SOMETHING SO WRONG BE SO RIGHT?

Nick Pirelli's little girl was growing up and she needed a mum – so he needed a wife! The local dating pool was shallow, but he was determined to find Ms Right…until Darcy Dawson blew into town.

A city girl who never set down roots, Darcy isn't the woman Nick needs – but he can't ignore her or the joy she brings to his daughter. Will Nick finally throw caution to the wind for the woman who's captured his heart?

The Pirelli Brothers: These California boys know what love is all about!

Sophia Pirelli had long ago turned her back on small–town life until a stint in the big city left her unemployed and pregnant! Facing her family might be the hardest thing she's ever done next to facing the man who'd betrayed her all over again.

At first, Jake Cameron's fling with Sophia had been strictly business investigating the pretty housekeeper's background for her wealthy employer was as routine as it got. But business turned deliciously personal and incredibly complicated. Now he was determined to win back Sophia's heart even if it meant helping her reunite with her family by pretending to be her fiance ! Soon the pretend engagement had Jake wondering if he had what it took to become a family man after all .

That was then…could this be their now?

Ten years ago, getting up close and personal with Ryder Kincaid was all Lindsay Brookes wanted. The bookish senior couldn't believe it when the gorgeous Clearville High football hero finally noticed her. One magical night together was all it took to change her world. Now the single mom was coming home — to come clean with the guy she's never gotten over.

The stunning brunette with the shy nine-year-old kid is Lindsay? Ryder never forgot how she gave herself to him so completely. But he's changed — a lot. And the secret Lindsay's keeping could tear them apart. With desire reigniting, this could be Ryder's chance to step up and become the husband and father he always wanted to be, with the woman he's never stopped wanting...

After a romantic fling left her breathless – and pregnant! –  heiress Alexa Mayhew never expects to see Chance McClaren again. But when she bumps into him while on vacation, the truth comes out. Instant daddy Chance wants to do the right thing for his baby – and Alexa. But is the globe–trotting adventure junkie ready to give up his career to be the family man Lexi craves?

Can she ever be more than this man's best friend?

His best buddy's sister. Someone in need of protection. That's how Zeke Harper has always seen animal trainer Mollie McFadden. He can't cross the line, no matter how irresistible he finds the girl-next-door. Until a surprise kiss takes them beyond the bounds of friendship. Now Zeke wonders if this woman who opens her life to pets in need can find a place in her heart for him too!

Getting cold feet isn't unusual, except...I'm not the bride!

I'm Kelsey Wilson, the wedding planner. My job is to make sure my cousin's nuptials go off without a hitch; my business depends on it! But how am I supposed to do that with Connor McClane back in town?

The drop–dead–gorgeous P.I. has his reasons for making sure this wedding doesn't happen. Problem is, now he's got me thinking about that once–in–a–lifetime walk down the aisle. Which is crazy; Connor and I couldn't be more wrong for each other. Then why does it feel so right when he takes me in his arms?

I'd better watch out. Or the next wedding I plan just might be my own!

Ex-rodeo star Jarrett Deeks knows about saving horses, but city women like Theresa Pirelli have always been out of his league. Yet her kiss rocks him harder than any bull he's ever ridden. In her, he sees himself — a little bruised, a lot lonely. She's his for only a few weeks, except unlike his horses, he can't let her go once she's healed. But how can he convince her to stay? Theresa is used to taking care of patients…not being one! When an accident jeopardised her career, she needed a break from worrying about her uncertain future and interfering family. A few weeks at Jarrett's rustic California horse ranch seem like the perfect place to get back on her feet. Until she was completely swept off them by one. Sexy. Cowboy.

Checklist for the Perfect Prince Charming:

1. Tall, dark and handsome
2. Passionate
3. Thoroughly devoted
4. Capable of spontaneity
5. Someone who is not Drew Pirelli

After years of putting other people first, Debbie Mattson is ready to look for her own happily–ever–after. Clearville's favorite baker is determined to shake off the dust of her small hometown and find her perfect man–someplace far, far away. The last person she would ever consider dating is childhood friend Drew Pirelli. He's a homebody. He loves small–town life. And he is ready to settle down, just when she is ready to venture out. She's convinced he is Mr. Wrong. And then one magical kiss changes everything….

>Things to Don't: Fall in love with the boss

After all, Allison Warner was working for Zach Wilder only temporarily. She just hadn't expected her boss to be so irresistible! There was no doubt that Zach wanted her. But having been burned once before, she wasn't sure she could risk her heart on a man who had clearly crossed relationships off his To Do list.

Zach had no intention of changing his ways work meant everything to him, and surely romance would only get in the way of his ultimate goal. Yet why should he deny himself a little after–hours diversion? Especially with a desirable woman like Allison, whom he believed was definitely not thinking about a future.

Until the rules changed .

Does anyone still believe in happily–ever–afters?

As wedding planner for Hillcrest House Hotel, Rory McClaren is fully engaged with bridezillas, lace and rose petals. There's no frown she can't turn upside down – until she meets businessman Jamison Porter. The widowed single dad is in town to play best man for his best friend. But when his little girl falls for Rory's charms, could Jamison be hearing wedding bells…of his own?

Romancing the would-be cowgirl!

It's summertime in Rust Creek Falls and Gemma Chapman is here on her honeymoon...alone. And the town gossips are a-twitter about the jilted city girl who has been spotted with local single dad and rancher Hank Harlow! His daughter Janie is doing her darnedest to play matchmaker for them, but is she leading her papa down the trail to disappointment? Or will this can-do cowboy lasso Gemma's wary heart for good?

The Mummy Miracle by Lilian Darcy

Back to normal? If only Jodie Palmer could figure out what that was. Because for most of the last year after a horrific car crash she'd been in a coma. Now she's out, back in the arms of her overprotective family. And strangely, someone else's as well the devastingly handsome attorney, Devlin Browne, who she'd just started dating before the accident.

But what did Devlin want with her? Why wouldn't her family let her be alone with him? And as Jodie stormed Devlin's home looking for answers, she had one more question: who was that tiny baby in his arms?

Her Fill–In Fiance by Stacy Connelly

Sophia Pirelli had long–ago turned her back on small–town life until a stint in the big city left her unemployed and pregnant! Facing her family might be the hardest thing she'd ever done...other than facing the man who'd betrayed her all over again.

At first, Jake Cameron's fling with Sophia had been strictly business investigating her background for her wealthy employer was as routine as it got. But business turned deliciously personal and incredibly complicated. Now he was determined to win back Sophia's heart, even it if meant helping her reunite with her family by pretending to be her fiance! Soon the pretend engagement had Jake wondering if he had what it took to become a family man after all

Evie’s life is all work. Until she invites Griffin to play!

Workaholic Evie McClaren will do anything to prevent the sale of her family’s hotel. Even fake a holiday romance! Wealthy charmer — and prospective buyer — Griffin James seems delighted to play along…providing steamy, realistic PDAs under the mistletoe. Wait. Was that last kiss real? All Evie wants for Christmas is the Hillcrest House Hotel. And all Griffin wants is Evie by his side — for real.