Brenda Harlen

Como era possível que a tentação vivesse na casa ao lado?Habituada a viver na cidade, a bonita Zoe Kozlowski voltou para Pinehurst para recuperar do seu divórcio e da aterradora luta contra o cancro

This could be the merger of a lifetime! The holidays are over, but Allison Caldwell cant stop thinking about the kiss she shared with Nathan Garrett under the mistletoe. The dazzlingly attractive playboy shes secretly crushed on for years isnt just off limits because hes out of her league. The heir apparent to the Garrett furniture empire is about to be crowned CFOand the single mothers new boss! One night changed everything for Nathan. And now his executive assistant is strictly hands-off despite their intense physical attraction. Besides, Allison has a son, and Nathans no family man. Then why is Nathans head suddenly filled with fantasies of being a father? Perhaps this once-happy bachelor wont be single for long . . .

RUST CREEK RAMBLINGS Theres no place like home for the holidays. But Trey Stricklands house is about to become a bit more crowded than he anticipated. Merry Christmas, Baby Daddy! The sexy Thunder Canyon rancher has no idea he will soon be a father. But just who is carrying Treys baby? Dear readers, the answer may shock you! Lets just say that it is someone well known to this reporter. Our mystery mama cant figure out how to tell Trey she is in a family way after their one night together. What will happen when the truth comes out? Will her cowboy crush race off for parts unknown, or will he deliver the perfect Christmas proposal in a tiny velvet box?

Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot? Sighting confirmed! That handsome, brooding cowboy about town is Luke StocktonRust Creek Fallss long-lost son. Its been over a decade since his parents tragic deathand Lukes sudden departure. Our guess is hes here to reconnect with his estranged siblings. Why, then, is Luke spending so much time at Daisys Donut Shop? The coffees great but Perhaps beautiful baker Eva Armstrong has him in her thrall! Careful, Eva, youve had enough heartbreak. Despite the sizzling kisses, Luke isnt the marrying kind. Still, we encourage a little mistletoe mischiefafter all, Christmas is the season of love. Perhaps Luke and Eva will "ring" in the New Year together. Get it? All we want for Christmas is a happily-ever-after!

Una batalla perdidaJudy DuarteCaitlin Rogers era madre soltera y, como tal, sólo le preocupaba una cosa: el bienestar de su hija Emily. Por eso cuando vio amenazada la custodia de la pequeña, se preparo para luchar con uñas y dientes y hacer todo lo que fuese necesario para que nadie le quitase a su niña. Pero no contaba con la intervencion de su vecino de al ladoBrett Tanner no queria complicaciones, pero ni siquiera su porte militar podia ocultar lo que sentia por Caitlin y por Emily, la pequeña que tanto le recordaba al niño que habia tenido que abandonar tiempo atrasBajo la lunaBrenda HarlenHacia años que Jessica Harding se habia entregado a Nick Armstrongy habia perdido el corazon entre tanta pasion. Ahora, convertida en abogada de exito, Jessica volvia a su pequeña ciudad a ayudar a una amiga que la necesitaba. Pero, a pesar de sus propositos, volvio a caer rendida ante la intensa mirada de Nick, y se dejo llevar por unos besos que la transportaban al pasadoadonde habia prometido no volver jamas.Nick Armstrong sabia que Jessica era la mujer que habia estado esperando. Y, al sentir como su cuerpo temblaba con solo rozarlo, se apoderaron de el los recuerdos y las esperanzasUna b...

LASSOING SANTA! Rust Creek Ramblings With Christmas right around the corner, grumpy cowboy Bailey Stockton is getting grumpier by the minute, even though hes wearing a Santa suit. We here at the Gazette think adorable veterinary technician Serena Langley could be the one to rescue Bailey from his holiday funk. Trouble is, theyve each got more baggage than Kris Kringle lugs on his sleigh. So deck the halls, dear readers, and see if Santa can deliver a happy ending!

The start of a new chapter? Widowed single dad Braden Garrett is looking for a mother for his adopted daughter, Saige, and librarian Cassie MacKinnon is the perfect candidate! But Cassie wants more than just a family and Brads not sure hell ever be the man able to give it to her.

The celebrity cowboy is back. . . with a pint-size surprise! Kenzie Atkins was a lovestruck teenager when Spencer Channing left town. But the biggest news isnt the rodeo champions homecoming-its the little girl who calls him daddy. Could he finally be ready to ride off into the sunset with Kenzie for the ultimate happy-ever-after?

The mommy project Dear Diary, Today I met my new mommy! Well, I wish Rachel would be my new mommy. See, I love my daddy a lot, but ever since my real mommy died I think hes been very lonely. Rachel is so pretty, and she has the coolest jobshe owns the flower shop in town! She promised to show me how to make a bouquet! My best friend, Kristy, says Daddy should take Rachel out on dates, and then they hafta kiss, and then they can get married. Diary, I wish Rachel would like my daddy and me as much as I like her. Maybe if she did, she would want to be my mommy and join our family. Maybe if I close my eyes and wish hard, it will come true.

It’s a mystery why cowboy Jesse Crawford is marrying Hollywood lawyer Maggie – they couldn’t be more different! But when Maggie reveals a brand-new baby bump, it looks like Jesse might find a bride a

TWOS A DATE. THREES . . . A FAMILY? When they become guardians of their best friends orphaned baby, Ryan Garrett and Harper Ross expect disaster. The two cant be more differentshes an uptight career woman; hes a laidback ladies man. But for little Oliver, theyre now mommy and daddy. For Harper, playing house with the flirtatious Ryan is as difficult as being a mother. Fussy babies elude herbut sexy Ryan pursues her! He reminds her of the night they spent together years ago; she needs to forget it. All they agree on is their love for the baby. Theyll do anything for the little guyBut when their custody is threatened, will they go all the wayand marry?

"You dont know mebut will you marry me?" It strikes him like a lightning bolt when he lays eyes on Jordyn Garrett. Just like his grandma always says, Youll know her when you see her. Now restaurateur Marco Palermo knows hes just met his wifeif only shell date him! Jordyns heard every lineand deflected them all. Shes walked through heartbreak and come out stronger, albeit lonelier. Shell never love again. But the scrumptious Italian with the melted-chocolate eyes is nothing if not persistent. And sexy. So sexy. Just her luck to find the only man in the world who wants marriage and a family. Things Jordyn cant give. But can he convince her that hes everything shes ever wantedforever?

Youre a father. The very words struck terror in Jackson Garretts soul. He had a daughter the result of the best weekend of his life thirteen years ago with Kelly Cooper the one he let get away. Now she was back, but can the confirmed bachelor give their daughter and Kelly what theyve always wanted ?

Thunder Canyon Homecoming Erin Castro comes to Montana to uncover clues to her past. Six feet of devilishly handsome cowboy is a distraction she doesnt need. But Texas oil heir Corey Traub isnt leaving until he gets to know Thunder Canyons mystery woman a whole lot better. Until Erins search for her true family threatens to come between them A Thunder Canyon Christmas Elise Clifton is back in Thunder Canyon for a family reunion with her newly discovered parents. Now rumours are flying about the woman behind the towns hottest story and Matt Cates the tall, dark, gorgeous cowboy with a wild playboy reputation! Hes making Elise long to turn the past into a futurewith him.

The prince and the nanny Crown Prince Rowan Santiago has just been informed that he will lose his throne unless he marries within six months! Nothing is more important to Rowan than his duty to his people. Royal nanny Lara Brennan is as loving to the children as she is exasperating and unforgettable to the prince. But gorgeous or not, innocent Lara cant be Rowans bride, since she wasnt born in the beautiful Mediterranean principality. The prince faces a tough choice between the country he loves and the woman who has captured his heart

UNDER THE MOONLIGHT Years ago, Jessica Harding gave herself to Nick Armstrongand lost a piece of her heart in their passion. Now a successful attorney, Jessica returns to her hometown to help a friend in need. And despite her resolve, she loses herself all over again in Nicks intense blue gaze, and allows his hungry kisses to lead her back down memory lanea journey shed vowed never to make again. Weakened by her golden eyes, Nick Armstrong knows that Jessica is the woman hes been waiting for. And when her body trembles beneath his touch, old memoriesand new hopesare awakened. But when its time to say goodbye, will Nick let his soul mate walk awayagain?

When it comes to love and family Hell risk everything When 10-year-old Mitchell Gilmore proposed to little Lindsay Delgado, she said Yes! Years later, he was best man at her wedding, Uncle to her children, and when Lindsay is tragically widowed, a consoling shoulder. Until one electric kiss changes everything. Now Mitchell is determined to move from lifelong friendship to forever family. Its a risky proposition, but maybe Lindsay will finally make good on her promise.

Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After Amy Jensen was determined her sisters wedding would be perfect. Which meant she couldnt let the best man, Ben Seabrook, get under her skin. After all, it had been more than a decade since theyd gone their separate ways. Hed become an award-winning journalist, and shed become an ER doctor. Surely there would be no feelings left between them. And yet, as soon as she saw Ben at the rehearsal, Amy knew she was in trouble. All the old feelings were still there, plus a few new sparks. And Ben seemed determined to make her remember how good they had been togetherand still were. But Ben was only in town for the wedding, and Amy had her own plans for the future. If she gave in to the chemistry between them, would she only be setting herself up for more pain?

It happened one night Tess Lucas had carefully planned every detail of her life, determined to create the happiness shed craved since childhood. But a broken engagement led to a one-night stand with her best friend and a baby! Wealthy playboy Craig Richmond never planned to be a husband or a father until Tess told him she was pregnant. He knew marriage was the best way to guarantee their baby had a real family and to finally realise his long-hidden feelings for his oldest friend. But Tess refused to settle for a marriage of convenience she wanted the fairy tale. And to win her heart, Craig would have to prove he was the one man who could give her everything shed ever wanted

No need for a shotgun wedding Theyre still married! On a trip to Vegas Brienne Channing comes face to face with her ex-husband. Except Caleb Gilmore has some newsthe handsome cowboy never signed the divorce papers years ago. Still husband and wife, they rekindle that undying spark and receive the ultimate surprise. But is a baby enough to keep them together?