Автор: Arlene James

Winning the Widow’s LoveRex Billings hires young widow Callie Deviner as a housekeeper to help care for his ailing father and rambling home. He only intends to run Straight Arrow Ranch temporarily—soon enough he’ll head back to the city he loves. But there’s something about Callie—and it’s not just her delicious cooking and adorable baby daughter. Callie is drawn to her good-looking and protective boss too, but her overbearing dad already has a new husband picked out for her. Can she stand up to her father, and make Rex see that her future lies within his arms?The…

EVERYDAY MIRACLESTHE WIFE WAITWidow Clarice Revere was grateful to the Reverend Bolton Charles. The handsome minister had been a father figure to her son, generously given her his friendship and elicited feelings she’d long forgotten. But Clarice–who’d always lived in the shadow of domineering men–couldn’t trade her newfound freedom for love.Putting his trust in God’s plan, Bolton set out to convince Clarice she was the wife he’d been waiting for. He only hoped his patience proved as limitless as his love….Everyday Miracles: Each day brings new tests for…

HER UNDOINGRoyce Lawler was dark and mysterious, movie-star handsome and dangerously seductive even when flat on his back. And prim and professional Merrily Gage was supposed to live alone with this man, tending to his every need as his private nurse? She didn’t stand a chance.But then, neither did the single dad. Because Merrily was too good at what she did, too easy to like, to want…to need. Yet no matter how strong his desire, Royce couldn’t bring the innocent beauty any further into the nightmare of his life–especially since his fall was no accident. Especially since Royce…

Help Wanted At The Heavenly Arms MotelIf only someone will take the job so oil rigger Holt Jefford can stop making beds and burning breakfasts. And then someone does: a lovely single mother with a baby boy–and secrets. Sweet, kind Cara Jane is scared of her own shadow–why?Holt warns himself not to trust his skittish new employee, but watching her with her son and his old granddad breaks through his guarded heart. Holt senses she’s hiding out here in Eden, Oklahoma. Good choice, because the place comes with her own small-town…

Stranded at a truck stop alone and in trouble, pregnant Bethany Carter desperately needs a ride to Buffalo Creek. Then along comes Chandler Chatam, a cowboy with a bad-boy smile and a heart of gold.But when they get to Chatam House, Chandler’s three maiden aunts assume he’s the father! Chandler’s honored to care for Bethany and her unborn child. Problem is, the more time he spends with sweet Bethany, the more he wishes he truly were the father–and her husband. What’s a rodeo cowboy to do but lasso the lady into his…

Take one uncontrollable little girl. Add a home infested with bees.Toss in former childhood nemesis Anna Burdett, and what single dad Reeves Leland gets is one big headache! His trio of matchmaking maiden aunts aren’t helping matters. Neither is his attraction to Anna, now grown into a beautiful woman. The former wild child soon proves to be the perfect match for Reeves and his willful daughter. Could this reunion spark old memories and new possibilities for a future…

To: Pilar From: Ramon Re: A mommy for Lucia But which one?When I offered to help little Lucia’s biological mother reclaim her baby, I never dreamed it would bring aspiring single mother Lori Sumner into my life. But from the moment we met, my heart went out to this hard-working reporter who’s been Lucia’s foster parent for nearly three months and now wants to officially adopt her.Personally, I think she’d make a great mom. Which is why this lawyer is eager to start negotiating his own family ‘settlement’ with Lori. Mum’s the word, sis– until the day…

The Cowboy’s Yuletide Reunion by Deb KastnerWhen Sarah Kendrick meets her high school sweetheart again, she’s ashamed to show Marcus Ender how far she’s fallen. But when they’re snowed in on her ranch, and he returns holiday joy to her family, Sarah could have a merry Christmas…if she’ll say yes.The Cowboy’s Christmas Gift by Arlene JamesAn injury forces rodeo rider Matt Ender home to his family’s ranch—where he clashes with his grandmother’s pretty business partner.Former cowgirl Neely Spence has no time for love. Can they open their hearts…

TAMING THE WANDER’S HEARTCarissa Hopper’s always been strong and self-sufficient. So when the single mom of three finds herself in need, accepting help from the rugged and adventurous Phillip Chatam isn’t easy. She knows he’s the kind of man she should stay far away from. Still, when his aunts offer her lodging at Chatam House, where Phillip also resides, Carissa can’t refuse. Always on the move, Phillip has no interest in settling down. But as he gets to know Carissa’s adorable children—and falls for their mother—he realizes that his biggest adventure will be convincing…

A Lesson In LoveTweed-clad professor Morgan Chatam has been the subject of countless student crushes at Buffalo Creek Bible College. But grad student Simone Guilland knows that a relationship with Morgan is out of the question. Even if he weren’t her advisor, the secrets from her past prevent them from having a future. In all his years at BCBC, Morgan has never once felt drawn to one of his students–until Simone. He knows he should keep his distance. Simone deserves someone younger, someone who can give her things he cannot. And yet, he can’t shake the feeling that his chance at…

EVERYDAY MIRACLESA BRIDE AT LAST?Bridal consultant Layne Harrington had been planning other people’s weddings forever. But never her own. Then rugged cowboy Rod Corley walked into her shop, looking like the answer to a prayer.Rod was captivated by Layne’s beauty and goodness. Yet he could never ask her to share the burden he carried. He’d long ago lost his faith in the future–his faith in everything.But Rod hadn’t counted on Layne’s strength and courage…or on the healing power of a perfect love.Everyday Miracles: Each day brings new tests for young Reverend…

In denim and rawhid Roland Thorton looked every inch a stable hand. But his bloodlines ran as blue as teh Montagues, age-old enemies of the Thortons, whose palace the prince infiltrated, searching for his kidnapped half sister. Yet it was another woman whose image consumed him day…and night.Lily claimed to be a lady’s maid, yet her grace rivaled any royal princess’s. Initially Roland thought to use Lily to expose the Montagues’ deceit. Instead, it was his guarded heart that this fair maiden broke open with her innoncence.Then he discovered he wasn’t the only royal…

High-powered lawyer Asher Chatam has no time for love. He’s far too busy with his career.Then his eccentric aunts summon him to Chatam House on urgent business. And introduce him to Ellie Monroe. The beautiful young teacher needs his help, and one look at her violet eyes and sunny smile leads Asher to take the case. Ellie’s laid-back attitude is a breath of fresh air in Asher’s smoggy world, and soon he realizes that man cannot live on work alone. And that even the most unlikely match can lead to true…

THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB?In charge of a hotel renovation, Petra Chatam’s got everything under control—except Dale Bowen. The too-handsome contractor has his own ideas about the project. And they don’t match up with ambitious Petra’s, who hopes to become hotel manager.But the more time they spend together, the more Petra realizes they both agree on what really matters: love, faith and family. And they soon learn that building a future together is more work than building a hotel! It’ll take a little bit of patience—and a lot of help from three love-minded aunts. Chatam House: Where…

Lily Farnsworth can thank a mysterious benefactor for the chance to open her own flower shop in Bygones, Kansas.But Tate Bronson is the biggest challenge the relocated Boston attorney has ever faced. Forget about tossing out the welcome mat—the handsome widowed rancher seems determined to keep Lily at arm’s length. As everyone buzzes over the identity of the anonymous donor, Lily’s doing her part to revitalize the struggling town.With the help of Tate’s little girl-turned-matchmaker, can she create a garden of community and love deep in the heart of Kansas…and one special…

Cowboys for ChristmasThe Rancher’s Christmas Baby by Arlene JamesThe quiet holiday season Dixon Lyons had planned is abruptly derailed when his long-absent mother appears at his doorstep with a baby and stunning beauty, Fawn Ambor. Soon, Fawn’s generous heart and endearing belief in the strength of family and forgiveness have him wondering if it might just be the Christmas he needs.Christmas Eve Cowboy by Lois RicherDr. Elizabeth Kendall moved to Snowflake, Montana wanting nothing more than a fresh start for herself and her daughter Zoey. But when handsome local rancher Brett Carlisle…

Amnesiac BrideAn injured woman in a wedding veil on Jack Colby’s ranch property? Jack has no idea who she is—and neither does she. “Kendra” doesn’t know her name, what the veil is all about or where she belongs. And since Jack’s entire life changed with the unwelcome discovery of a twin brother he never knew, he’s not in the mood for secrets or surprises.Like finding out that Kendra might be spoken for. Yet even as she helps him open his heart to his family, he finds himself praying for the opportunity to make new memories. Texas Twins: Two sets of twins, torn apart by family…

A Time to Heal Everyone in Buffalo Creek, Texas, knows that Dr. Brooks Leland doesn’t date. After his harrowing loss, the widower focuses all his time on helping the sick. But when a mysterious newcomer with a heartbreaking secret becomes his patient, Brooks is drawn to Eva Russell. Suddenly, the blonde spitfire he can’t bear to fall for is working in his medical practice, living at Chatam House and challenging everything he knows about love. Now even the town’s triplet matchmakers have hope that these two battered hearts are on the way to…

THE GOSSIP GURU has some shocking news: devout Wallace Hamilton, head of rival newspaper the Davis Landing Dispatch, is not Jeremy Hamilton’s father! Word is, his wife was already pregnant when they wed and now that Jeremy has learned the truth, he’s quit. Who’ll run the company while Wallace is in the hospital? In more Hamilton news, quiet Heather has had a makeover – who knew she was so stunning?Maybe photographer Ethan Danes, who seems to have taken an interest in Heather now that she’s started this butterfly…

Runaway Bride Caught!When Kylie Jones catches her fiancé kissing another girl moments before the wedding, she runs. Smack-dab into the new deputy sheriff, who knows her former fiancé all too well. Kylie is deeply touched that Zach Clayton understands—more than she ever expected.The handsome cop is in their tiny Colorado town only to fulfill a family obligation, and then he’s back to the big city. Unless Kylie can lead her love-shy lawman to the wedding they’ve both always dreamed of. Rocky Mountain Heirs: When the greatest fortune of all is…