Leigh Duncan

Blowing into town in the path of a Category 4 hurricane isn't the new life Stephanie Bryant had in mind...especially when sexy Cocoa Beach police officer Brett Lincoln tells her she has to evacuate immediately. Or else! And now the ultra-hunky cop is monitoring her every move.Brett knows Stephanie's transfer to his Florida hometown is just a rung on her corporate-climbing ladder. But the petite, curly haired beauty has a way of bringing out the protector in him—not to mention the off-the-charts attraction that's telling him she could be The One.Can a small-town hero with broad shoulders and the bluest eyes this side of the Atlantic turn Stephanie's stopover into something more permanent?

From Corral To Courtroom Former rodeo star Amanda Markette is prepared to deal with anything her new job as a family law attorney can dish up. Until she learns her childhood sweetheart, Mitch Goodwin, is her client's ex-husband and opposing counsel. Mitch wants nothing more than to win full custody of the daughter he's been raising on his own for the past four years. Until Amanda rides back into his life... Amanda and Mitch know they shouldn't give in to the connection that still sparks between them after fifteen years, but can they resist? And will Mitch ever forgive her once he learns the secret she's been keeping-a secret that could change his life forever?

SERENADING HIS SON The Circle P has always been home to the Judds. That's why Garrett Judd came back—to take over as temporary ranch manager and to shelter his infant son in the warmth and love of his sprawling family. Bluegrass singer Lisa Rose isn't part of his long-term plans. But ever since she hit town, the single father has been fighting his attraction to the willowy blonde. Lisa gave up her life on the road to open a music store, but if business doesn't pick up she may not last. Watching the rugged widowed rancher serenade his baby boy plucks at her heartstrings, making her long for something she'll never have. But as long as Garrett keeps one cowboy boot in the past, they don't stand a chance of building a future together. Do they?

Sarah Magarity just broke the first rule of social work: don't get personally involved. But how can she ignore the orphaned tyke who shows up in her office on Christmas Eve? The chance to make a difference is awfully tempting. So's the rancher with the sexy smile who might be the boy's father. Still, Sarah has to be nuts to let Ty Parker sweet-talk her into a cattle drive across rugged Florida wilderness. Ty can't believe he might have a son to carry on his legacy. Still, until the DNA results come back, he isn't making any plans. But a strange thing happens on the open road. Amid rattlesnake scares and cozy campfires, he's growing closer to the boy and to Sarah, the fiery redhead Ty can't keep out of his arms. They could be a happy family, unless the truth tears them apart.

Jess Cofer isn't fixing for a fight. All the single mom wants is to run her fly fishing shop and preserve unspoiled Phelps Cove, Florida, for future generations. Too bad Dan Hamilton doesn't see it that way. It looks as if the tall, dark and sexy surgeon is in favor of handing over the endangered habitat to greedy developers! Dan would love to get on his gorgeous new fishing instructor's good side if she has one. But he can't throw away this opportunity to fulfill his dream to build a safe haven for foster teens. Dan knows that when it comes to the truly important things like love and family, he and Jess are on the same side. Will she forgive him when she learns what he's been hiding?

"Four generations of Judds have made the Circle P one of the most successful ranches in southern Florida. And even though he is only taking the reins as ranch manager temporarily, Colt Judd is not about to let the new chef challenge their traditions. Emma Shane may be running the kitchen, but the petite widow and her irresistible four-year-old daughter answer to him. Runaway bulls, a ruined family treasure and one less-than-welcoming cowboy were not what Emma envisioned when she relocated her tiny family to the Everglades. Colt is not going to bully her, even if he is easy on the eyes. The attraction is mutual and the little girl is also getting attached. But how can Emma trust their future to a lifelong wanderer?"--P. of cover

Dedicated teacher Whitney Maxwell gave up her dream of a family years ago. But she's about to get a lesson in faith and family from an unexpected source--a brave little boy named Jason. Jason and his dad are dealing with his autism the best they can, but Dr. Shane McCoy can't put his tragic past behind him. As Whitney and Shane work together to help his son, could these two lost souls open their hearts to love again and become a lasting family?