The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family


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A fresh start…? Tess Laing has suffered more heartbreak than most. So moving to Bellaroo Creek with her little orphaned niece and nephew is the start of a new life. Meeting tall, dark and deliciously handsome Cameron Manning starts an unexpected flutter in her heart… A new family! Cam is intrigued by Tess, and quickly becomes entangled in their lives when little Ty gets a clear case of hero-worship! They're the family he always dreamed of having himself—until the day a betrayal wiped his hopes in an instant. Perhaps now is the time to confront the past and discover a ready-made family is the key to this tortured cattleman finding a happy future…




The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family


Book Description

A fresh start…? Tess Laing has suffered more heartbreak than most. So moving to Bellaroo Creek with her little orphaned niece and nephew is the start of a new life. Meeting tall, dark and deliciously handsome Cameron Manning starts an unexpected flutter in her heart… A new family! Cam is intrigued by Tess, and quickly becomes entangled in their lives when little Ty gets a clear case of hero-worship! They're the family he always dreamed of having himself—until the day a betrayal wiped his hopes in an instant. Perhaps now is the time to confront the past and discover a ready-made family is the key to this tortured cattleman finding a happy future…




The Marshal's Ready-Made Family & The Cattleman Meets His Match


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Don’t miss these heartwarming stories from fan favorite author Sherri Shackelford! The Marshal’s Ready-Made Family Gentlemen don’t court feisty straight-shooters like JoBeth McCoy. Just as she’s resigned to a lifetime alone, a misunderstanding forces the spunky telegraph operator into a marriage of convenience. Wedding the town’s handsome new marshal offers JoBeth a chance at motherhood, caring for the orphaned little girl she’s come to love. Garrett Cain will lose guardianship of his niece, Cora, if he stays single, but he knows no woman could accept the secrets he’s hidden about his past. The lawman can’t jeopardize Cora’s future by admitting the truth. Yet when unexpected danger in the small town threatens to expose Garrett’s long-buried secret, only a leap of faith can turn a makeshift union into a real family. The Cattleman Meets His Match Cowboy John Elder needs a replacement crew of cattle hands to drive his longhorns to Kansas--he just never figured they’d be wearing petticoats. Traveling with Moira O’Mara and the orphan girls in her care is a mutually beneficial arrangement. Yet despite Moira’s declaration of independence, the feisty beauty evokes John’s every masculine instinct to protect, defend…marry? Moira was grateful for John’s help when he rescued her—and she couldn’t deny that his calm, in control matter proves comforting. But she was determined not to let anything get in the way of her plans to search for her long-lost brother at journey’s end. However, could John show her a new future—one perfect for them to share?




Patchwork Family in the Outback


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"Arriving in Bellaroo Creek, teacher Poppy Carter isn't quite prepared for the hard task ahead of her. But a school under threat and a class of unruly children is a breeze compared to single father Harrison Black, who's proving more of a challenge than she could ever have anticipated"--Page 4 of cover.




The Convict and the Cattleman


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His love is the key to her release. Sentenced to seven years of servitude in the penal colony of New South Wales, Bridgit Madden is thrust into a world unlike anything she's known, dangers she never imagined and enemies with their own interests at heart. Certain the conviction has ruined her chances of ever having a real family, she is fearful of her future. Despite his reluctance to take in a convict, grazier and pioneer cattleman Jonah Andrus needs a servant to care for his orphaned niece. When presented with Bridgit, who is far too beautiful and distracting, he initially tries to refuse. However, with a busy cattle station to oversee, he needs help right away. Upon her first meeting with Jonah's niece, Bridgit immediately falls in love with the baby and hopes to unravel the mystery surrounding her birth. As she gets to know her employer better, Bridgit makes it her mission to remind him that family is priceless. When it seems as though she might have found the place she truly belongs, their love is threatened by lies and deceit, and both of them might lose everything they hold dear for a second time. 65,000 Words




The Rancher's Christmas Proposal


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Mother for His Children Single father Shane McCoy has his hands full trying to run a ranch while raising two-year-old twins. His children clearly need a mother's guiding hand. An encounter with a lovely stranger on a train platform offers an unconventional answer to his predicament when she suggests a marriage of convenience. Tessa Spencer needs a fresh start far from her con man father's schemes. His latest scrape has made her the target of a vengeful outlaw. Shane's isolated ranch provides refuge, and his children easily win Tessa's affections. But as her checkered past resurfaces, only honesty and trust will make this family Christmas the first of many...




A Cattleman's Secret Baby


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Get ready for a wild ride through the rugged outback of Central Queensland, where one man's perfect life is about to be turned upside down. Lachlan Fairfax is a cattleman through and through, living and working on his family's station and loving every moment of it. But when Darcy Cooper arrives at Marlowe Downs with a shocking accusation, Lachlan's world is thrown into chaos. It's not just because Darcy is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, it's because she claims he's the father of her late sister's baby and must provide for his son financially. Lachlan is stunned - he's never even met this sister, let alone fathered a child with her. Is this some kind of sick joke, or is Darcy a cunning fraudster looking to cash in? Darcy is determined to make Lachlan face the truth. Her beloved sister revealed on her deathbed that Lachlan was the father of her son, and there's no way she would have lied. But Lachlan refuses to take responsibility, and Darcy won't back down. She's traveled over three hundred miles through the harsh outback to make sure Lachlan does right by his son, and she won't leave until he does. Fans of rugged cowboys, sizzling chemistry, and high-stakes drama will love A Cattleman’s Secret Baby - the fourth installment in USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor’s Fairfax Family series. If you enjoyed The Cowboy’s Baby Bargain by Joanne Rock, you won't want to miss this heart-pounding tale of love, secrets, and redemption. Start reading today!




Miracle in Bellaroo Creek


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One small town… Whoever said a broken heart was the end of the world had never met Milla Brady! In desperate need of a distraction, she sets her sights on reviving her parents' bakery. But when a tall, handsome blast from the past turns up, Milla's calm feathers are distinctly ruffled! One big miracle! Ed Cavanaugh could only watch when his brother walked all over Milla's dreams—he always knew she deserved better. So, seeing her looking beautiful and content, he promises not to leave Bellaroo Creek until he tells her what he wanted to say all those years ago….




Harlequin Romance July 2014 Bundle


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Harlequin Romance brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin Romance bundle includes Her Irresistible Protector by Michelle Douglas, The Maverick Millionaire by Alison Roberts, The Return of the Rebel by Jennifer Faye and The Tycoon and the Wedding Planner by Kandy Shepherd. Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin Romance!




Her Irresistible Protector


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"Are you here to arrest me, Officer King?" When Officer Mitchell King--her ex and the only guy Tash Buckley has ever loved--arrives on her doorstep, claiming she needs his protective custody, Tash is more concerned by the heart-fluttering, pulse-racing effect he still has on her! Confined to Mitch's beachside cabin, Tash finds it increasingly difficult to resist her delicious protector.... The Wild Ones duet continues with The Rebel and the Heiress, available next month!