Sheriff Brennan Connelly knows he should avoid anything that could hint at scandal while he's running for reelection, such as falling for a gorgeous young widow. But despite the age difference and the political risks, Bren and Lauren Danners share a remarkable connection. And as he coaches her young son in the rodeo, the former Green Beret is drawn ever closer to her. Lauren Danners may be young, but she's long past the age of swooning over devastatingly...

Uneasy Allies Mariah Stewart has a passion, to save racehorses from slaughter once they're done racing. Zach Johnson has a passion, too, raising winners. Mariah and her protests are one more annoyance on a list that may cost him his family stables. And when his best horse goes down, she pesters him about his plans for it. The thing is, Mariah is also a vet. Her crazy proposal to save Dasher might work, and what does Zach have to lose? Only his sanity!...

RESISTING HER RESCUER The Ranger's Rodeo Rebel by Pamela Britton Under the guise of taking over the family's rodeo act, former army ranger Chance Reynolds is actually home to protect their star trick rider, Carolina Cruthers, from her ex. Keeping an eye on the fearless blonde isn't tough. Keeping things professional? That's tougher. As life on the rodeo trail draws them closer, what started as a short-term arrangement is becoming something more....

LOST AND FOUND… After serving in the Army, veterinarian Ethan McCall isn't sure where he belongs. So visiting Claire Reynolds's family ranch to help with her military dog rescue seems as good a place as any. Except that he can't stop thinking about the beautiful single mom. Ethan's happy to lend Claire a hand, but he can't offer his heart, as well. As far as he's concerned, it's damaged goods anyway. Claire recognizes the pain in Ethan's green eyes....

Back in the saddle Hooves for Heroes is much more than a job for Special Forces veteran Colby Kotch, it's home. When his boss hires a spoiled rancher's daughter, he's less than thrilled. But Jayden Gillian is nothing like he expected. The gorgeous physical therapist is a single mom, struggling to raise a three-year-old daughter. Also unexpected-instant sparks. Jayden can't afford to risk her job for a quick fling. Neither can Colby. But they...

IT WAS ONE INCREDIBLE NIGHT… Crazier things had probably happened. But not to Kaitlin Cooper, sweetheart of the stock-car-racing world! First, there was her wild Vegas one-night stand with rodeo heartthrob Shane Gillian. And now she's pregnant with twins. Then there was the quickie wedding… Everything is out of control-her hormones, her life and suddenly her feelings. Feelings? For Shane? Wait, maybe that's the craziest part! Sure, they'd connected-and...

"Daring to love. Charlotte Bennett has one purpose in life--helping children in need. When Maverick Gillian arrives at her office, declaring he's not the father of the little girl in foster care, Charlotte doesn't know whether to believe him. Yet he takes little Olivia home. The handsome, kindhearted rancher is just the type of man Charlotte could fall for, if she were interested in a relationship. Maverick owes it to his childhood best friend to...

A female stock-car-racer and a rodeo heartthrob find happiness after an accidental pregnancy and a quickie wedding.