SURPRISE, YOU MIGHT BE A DADDY!As a wildlife photographer, confirmed bachelor Devon Tarlington had encountered his share of dangerous nighttime predators. But it was the news that he might be the father of ten-month-old Harley that scared him most of all. Devon's experience with children had made him a firm believer that he wasn't cut out for the job. And yet, Keely Gilhooley, the stunning woman who'd delivered the life–altering news, was confident he would make a great dad…with a little help from her. Suddenly he had an urge to prove there was more to him than work and bachelorhood….
Of all the people who had come to give condolences for her brother-in-law…not him.Four years ago, Declan Madison rescued Emmy Tate…and brutally rejected their instant attraction. Now he’s back in her life, watchful of the two orphaned kids Emmy’s raising. Declan can’t bring back his best friend, but playing family with the beautiful war photographer the next best thing…
Love and the reluctant mogulA tragic accident has left software mogul Callan Tierney guardian to a young girl and caregiver to her elderly grandparents. But ‘family man’ isn’t Callan’s strong suit and he chafes at his new responsibilities. Until he reluctantly accepts the help of Livi Camden – a one night stand who’s haunted his dreams ever since…Two months ago, widow Livi Camden finally let loose with one exotic Hawaiian night that left her breathless…and pregnant. Now, on a mission to make amends to a family her forbears have wronged, Livi finds herself helping her one-time tropical lover. As passion re-ignites, she hesitates to reveal her pregnancy. Is Callan willing to add husband and daddy to his list of family duties?
A military man? Swipe left!When it comes to relationships, Kinsey Madison has one rule: no military men. So when she starts a new job nursing Sutter Knightlinger’s mother, the health-care worker must remind herself that she wants life with a man who comes home at the end of every day. And that means every delicious inch of the hunky marine is off-limits…right?Sutter is a career marine. And for him, that comes with a strict no-marriage policy. But pretty Kinsey can’t be ignored. The nurse works wonders with his mom and his wounded shoulder. Soon Sutter will rejoin his unit in Afghanistan…except he can’t stop thinking about a life with Kinsey. Could it be that his heart doesn’t belong to the corps anymore?
All Is Fair In Love And War! How can a woman complete a task when the subject looks like him? Lindie Camden must keep her eyes on the prize to win Sawyer Huffman as a client and amend their familial dispute that dates back generations. But when she's hit with the single dad's gentle heart and his oh-too-kissable mouth, her idea of «the prize» shifts all too easily…She expects to volunteer in the community center wearing that? There was no denying Sawyer's appreciation of seeing Lindie in her figure-hugging clothes, but he's less impressed with the reason behind the outfits. Despite the initial success of their seductive ploy, he won't allow the Camdens to weasel themselves into business with him. Because the only kind of deal he wanted to make with Lindie involved white lace…and promises…
MORE FAMILY, LESS FEUD The retail dynasty that had steamrollered city planner Gideon Thatcher’s grandfather decades ago had now sent beautiful emissary January Camden to make amends. Now Gideon was falling for the enemy…It was tough enough for Jani to convince Gideon the Camdens were sincere – convincing herself she felt nothing for him was the real trick. He simply didn’t fit into her baby plans; she wasn’t lucky in love, but she would soon be a mother, on her own terms.Or could they repair the wounds of the past together…and build one family from the shards of two?
A Sexy Santa Under Her Tree?When Shannon Duffy came to Montana to meet her newfound brother, she didn’t expect to also find the man of her dreams – wearing a Santa suit no less! But though Dag McKendrick was irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon had to at least try to resist him. She’d learned the dangers of falling fast…For Dag, courting Shannon was an obvious no-no – especially since the ex-pro hockey player had been burned in the romantic rink before. Would he cave in to the temptation of finding out if Shannon was naughty or nice – just in time for Christmas?
TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS Lacey Kincaid was determined to prove to her father that she could play with the big boys. So she rode into Northbridge, Montana, to get her way with the mighty Camden conglomerate – until she found herself up against easygoing rancher Seth Camden. Suddenly, she couldn’t stay out of flirt mode!More cowboy than CEO, Seth Camden was content to tend the farms in his family’s corporate empire. But the pleasure was all his as he showed workaholic Lacey how to relax…until he couldn’t tell if it was alarm bells or wedding bells he heard ringing…
Rejoice, ye merry Mavericks!As Christmas approaches, we here at The Rust Creek Falls Rambler thought we’d reward our devoted followers with a blind item guaranteed to put a little extra jingle in your stockings. Which rugged Rust Creek Traub has been spotted canoodling with a very pregnant lady of the Crawford kind? Astute readers will guess we’re talking about divorced rancher Dallas Traub, who rescued expectant shopkeeper Nina Crawford from a snowy car wreck a few weeks back.Can these holiday honeys survive feuding families, three boisterous boys, and a little bundle of joy intent on an early arrival?Only Santa knows for sure… and he might just be bringing the gift of love down the chimney this year!
From perfect strangers… to fairy-tale ending!When a shattering loss took away her chance at happiness, Marti Grayson took comfort in the arms of a gentle stranger. Now, pregnant and alone, she’s returned to her home town to raise her baby – until the stranger unexpectedly arrives at her door!Noah Perry’s wild ways had cost him a chance at parenthood once before. Now given a second chance, he’s determined to be a good father to his child. But Marti’s beauty and strength make Noah want to give her all of his love – and build a forever family!
Always a stylist, never a bride?It’s a major coup for hairstylist Abby Crane when fabulously wealthy Dylan Camden hires her for his sister’s nuptials. Raised tough and independent in foster care, Abby is dazzled and intimidated by his glamorous world. Yet Abby knows she could never really belong…After an engagement gone disastrously wrong, connecting with Abby was just supposed to be a favour for his grandmother. Yet the more time Dylan spends with Abby, the more he realises all he wants to do is meet her at the altar!
Flint Fortune’s family was trying to play matchmaker – but the footloose cowboy was determined to remain a free agent.Sure, Jessie was beautiful – but she was also a widow, with four kids…definitely not right for a bachelor. Yet he couldn’t help but notice that Jessie’s drop-dead-gorgeous exterior was matched only by the warmth of her heart.
THERE WAS A BABY ON HIS DOORSTEP!Emmy Harris knew her new job would be demanding, but she hadn't been prepared to have to live in the Alaskan wilderness with a gorgeous doctor–and his maybe baby! She was a professional, though; she could handle this. Until she held baby Mickey. Until the good doctor melted her with a single kiss….Aiden Tarlington knew better than to risk his heart on a sophisticated city girl like Emmy. So why couldn't he stop kissing her, wanting her, thinking about the three of them–how nice it felt, how much he wanted it to last forever?
When a CEO Comes A-Calling… What’s Natalie Morrison to do, especially when said CEO is Cade Camden? Not only did his family double-cross hers a few generations back, but this rich boy is so charismatic – just like the ex-husband who walked all over her. Nati won’t let herself swoon.Cade is on a mission for his grandmother – to make amends for the Camdens’s ruthless treatment of the Morrisons in the early days of Camden Incorporated. But is matchmaking Gran’s ulterior motive? Because there’s something so kissable about Nati…so tempting.He’s here to mend fences, but can he mend this woman’s broken heart too?
Home was the last place he wanted to be… Only the direst emergency could bring successful city shark Jared Perry back to the small town he’d left at eighteen. But he needed to help a family member in trouble. And he never expected to find a reason – lovely Mara Pratt – for staying… Mara had been burned by love before and wasn’t about to risk her heart to a big-city corporate raider. Especially one who’d been ready to leave the moment his smart suit had picked up some country dust.Still, something about Jared made Mara willing to fight for a chance to be together. She’d start by showing him what coming home really meant.NORTHBRIDGE NUPTIALS Where a walk down the aisle is never far behind.
Makeshift mum…to blushing bride?High-school teacher Issa McKendrick had plenty of reasons to swear off men. With a baby on the way after a bad breakup, she retreated to the safety of her home town. Only to have two more men knocking at the door – her delicious landlord, Hutch Kincaid, and his adorable little boy.The widower had wounds of his own, but Hutch was determined to provide a happy home for his son. Then Issa changed everything. But when attraction starts to get in the way of their good intentions, will Issa and Hutch be able to get out of their own way and let love in?
She had fallen right into his arms! Dr Jake Fox took pride in helping people with their problems. But the daughter of his latest patient wasn’t so easy to figure out. Why was celebrity designer Ally Rogers determined to show the workaholic doctor how to mix business with pleasure?Her mother’s medical emergency had sent Ally racing home to Chicago – and right into the arms of handsome Jake. Now Ally had to decide whether she was ready to risk her heart on a once-in-a-lifetime shot at true love.Back in Business Romance outside the nine-to-five!
Daddy Dilemma!Lang Camden’s just found out he’s a dad (and the sole guardian)… of a rambunctious two-year-old. He’s never changed a nappy in his life – what’s a man to do? Enter Heddy Lanrahan, the widowed baker who’s as luscious and sweet as her cheesecakes. Lang’s on a mission to help her business and Heddy willingly lends a helping hand with his child.The chemistry between them is off the charts – but the history between their two families is complicated and, if Heddy lets herself fall for this man and his little boy, she could lose everything!
ALARM BELLS…OR WEDDING BELLS? Meeting Ian Kincaid set something off inside Jenna Bowen! Back in Northbridge, raising an infant niece, she needed to sell the family farm before the IRS took it away from her. The handsome dealmaker had an offer on the table – but he didn’t want to honour her terms. So why did her opponent have to be so irresistible?Ian savoured the idea of prolonging negotiations but this was a zerosum game. If he clinched the deal, this spirited woman and her adopted daughter would suffer. And letting down his family business was out of the question. But the bell was tolling for Ian. It was time for him to make a choice…
From High School Crush… …To His For Keeps! After a decade away, Hadley McKendrick came home to Northbridge, Montana, a hundred pounds lighter and much wiser. For the sophisticated designer, working with Chase Makey wouldn’t be a problem – her high school crush was ancient history.But when Chase suddenly took custody of his orphaned baby nephew, Hadley stepped in to help the hapless bachelor – and close quarters quickly reignited old feelings. Chase wasn’t sure which was the bigger surprise – discovering a child he never knew or hottie Hadley’s head-to-toe transformation!All of a sudden, he had a ready-made family on his hands. The biggest shock of all – the commitment-phobe would do anything to make this new arrangement last forever.
Texas CinderellaTate McCord was stunned – his housekeeper’s daughter had grown up into a knockout. But Tanya was also a journalist determined to uncover all his family secrets. There was one secret Tate couldn’t keep to himself: his growing love for this sassy, grounded woman…The Texas CEO’s SecretKaterina Whitcomb-Salgar loathed arrogant, buttoned-up billionaire Blake McCord. Until one moonlit kiss changed everything! Blake couldn’t afford any distractions with the survival of his family’s business empire at stake. Yet if anyone could get him to forsake business for pleasure, it was Katie. And jetting off to the Mediterranean was just the beginning…
First comes fatherhood. Then comes love? Marine Liam Madison has always been focused on serving his country. But when he learns that he’s the father of orphaned four-year-old twins, service takes on a whole new meaning. Fortunately, the kids’ loving nanny, Dani Cooper, is by his side every step of the way…
This is one bride that doesn’t want to be found!After a car accident leaves runaway bride Maicy Clark unconscious, she's rescued by the last man on earth she ever wanted to see again: Conor Madison, her school sweetheart. He rejected her eighteen years ago, but when she's stranded in a log cabin with him, in the middle of a raging blizzard, Maicy can’t help remembering just how good they were together.
A KID FOR A CAMDEN? Teacher Kyla Gibson spends her days keeping kids in line, but it’s not the same as having a family of her own. So, when her baby goddaughter is orphaned, Kyla doesn’t think twice about taking her in.Soon, though, she’s in desperate need of an extra pair of hands! Beau Camden is shocked to see Kyla again – and with a baby! It’s been fourteen years since their last night together. But the former marine has a magic touch with little Immy. Can the soldier and his former sweetheart heal old hurts… and create a new family?