The Cowboys of Cold Creek Series

Lieutenant Magdalena Cruz had come home...And though all she wanted was to be alone, infuriatingly handsome Dr. Jake Dalton – of the enemy Daltons – wouldn't cooperate. And she needed him to, because the walls around her heart were dangerously close to crumbling every time he came near.... Jake had spent most of his life trying to get closer to Maggie, with little to show for it. But she was the woman he'd always wanted, and no injury in the world could change that. Now if only he could convince her that the woman who stood before him was beautiful, desirable, whole...and meant to be his....

He was known as a major player who'd left a swath of broken hearts across the Teton Valley. Yet when single mother Jenny Boyer saw the tenderness in Seth Dalton's eyes when he looked at her children–not to mention her–it was impossible for her to believe it was all a game. She was new to this small town, a school principal who needed to be respected. The last man she should be getting involved with was the Hunk of Cold Creek! But every time Seth came near, Jenny could feel herself falling...like all of the women who'd come before her. So why did she hope that her story would have a different ending–as in, happily ever after?

Christmas was tough for widow Jenna Wheeler and her four children. But even though she'd sold part of her family's land to make ends meet, she was determined to spin the holiday into the stuff of magic no matter what it took. Now if she could only find a job. Maybe her new landlord could oblige gorgeous, child–averse Carson McRaven. He needed a chef, and he knew the lovely Jenna could do a bang–up job if only she could keep her brood out of his hair. But as he found himself catapulted into the cheerful chaos of her family not to mention Jenna's arms he learned more about the spirit of Christmas than he'd ever dreamed.

Come home to Winder Ranch in these two beloved stories, where broken hearts can find exactly what they need to heal – and love again A Cold Creek Homecoming When Quinn Southerland returns home to Winder Ranch, Idaho, to find former high school queen bee Tess Claybourn serving as his dying mother's hospice nurse, he's far from pleased. But recently widowed Tess has done a lot of growing up since then. And as the two reconnect, she can't help but wonder if there's room in Quinn's tortured heart for forgiveness – and maybe even love… A Cold Creek Reunion After Taft Bowman lost his parents ten years ago, he buried himself in a grief that shut fiancée Laura Pendleton out completely. But now she's back, recently widowed with two kids in tow, and Taft refuses to let her slip away again. Laura just wants a fresh start, but that's easier said than done when seeing Taft stirs up feelings she thought she'd left in the past…

All Emery Kendall wanted was to flee painful memories of Christmases past. She craved distraction and healing, and the mountains of Idaho offered both...plus the key to a long–buried family secret. But when she met her host, rancher Nate Cavazos, she hardly got a warm welcome.... The former army ranger's smouldering good looks masked deep emotional scars. And now he had his hands full as guardian of two orphaned nieces. That seemed to be all the involvement he could handle right now. Still, Nate couldn't ignore his fierce attraction to Emery or his nieces' instant attachment to her; until Emery's secret shattered their happiness. Would it be a lonely Christmas for four lost souls? Or the best family holiday ever?

She'd often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte was home. But the baby he carried couldn't possibly be theirs. Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him and that little girl while she had them, or save herself and get away while the getting was good. Because there was no way she'd be able to escape with her heart a second time

USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings readers back to the ranch for an emotional holiday visit with The Cowboys of Cold Creek Hardened rancher Ridge Bowman has long told himself he has no need for love–just work and his little girl are enough to get him through. But when his "cleaning lady," Sarah Whitmore, gets injured on his staircase, well, of course he has to invite her to spend the holidays with him. It's only the responsible thing to do. Only, Sarah isn't really there to work on his house. She came bearing precious artwork belonging to Ridge's late mother, and possibly a secret that could devastate them both. But as Christmas draws closer, so does Ridge–and Sarah convinces herself that she will tell him what she knows as soon as the holiday is over. She might be the key to his past–if only he could be a part of her future .

She claimed to be a waitress and a single mother, but Rebecca Parsons doesn't look like any hash–slinger Pine Gulch Police Chief Trace Bowman has ever seen. And she doesn't seem particularly maternal toward her little girl, either. Still, one look in her vulnerable green eyes and his protective instincts go into overdrive. Attention from local law enforcement is the last thing Becca needs. She'll do anything to protect her little sister Gabi from their con–artist mother, even lie about their identities. When Trace shows up at their house carrying a Christmas tree and stirring desires she can't afford to indulge, she longs to surrender to the magic of the season with him. But Becca's past is catching up fast. Can her sexy police chief perform a Christmas miracle?

With two kids and an active life, widow Faith Dustin wants a quiet Christmas. But Pine Gulch ranch is nothing but chaotic. All that keeps Faith going is her helpful neighbour, cowboy Chase Brannon. He's always been her faithful friend. Until he kisses her under the mistletoe... Years ago Chase blew his chance with the woman he's always loved. Now he will step out of the friend zone...and be her husband. But stubborn Faith won't let herself fall. With Christmas just days away, Chase will need all the magic of the season – and the help of her two children – to unwrap a second chance at love.