Rock-A-Bye Rancher

Rock-A-Bye Rancher
Author: Judy Duarte
Publisher: Silhouette
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2011-10-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459218469

THE BABY GIRL NEEDED A HOME… And Clay Callaghan was ready to provide one for her. The Texas cattle rancher knew next to nothing about caring for infants, but he’d never turn his back on his own flesh and blood. As guardian of her younger siblings, attorney Daniella de la Cruz offered both legal and child-rearing expertise. Yet it was clear this handsome cowboy needed—and wanted—more from her. Well, Daniella could never turn down a child in need. A handsome, single father-in-training was another story—wasn’t it?

The Rancher's Hired Fiancee

The Rancher's Hired Fiancee
Author: Judy Duarte
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459230396

The Antonio Banderas look-alike standing on the porch in Western gear wasn't at all what actress Catherine Loza had expected. But when the tall, dark and totally irresistible rancher asked her to play the role of his fiancée to get the local matchmakers off his back, well…it was an offer the actress couldn't refuse. Brighton Valley mayor Ray Mendez thought he'd come up with the perfect plan. But as his fake engagement awakened stirrings of real romance—and real passion—he soon found himself wondering if he could persuade his costar to make their arrangement of convenience permanent. A proposal from the heart—and a baby on the way!—might just convince her that he was for real….

Mendoza's Miracle

Mendoza's Miracle
Author: Judy Duarte
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459223136

From the Desk oF Leah Roberts Review of Patient Case Name: Javier Mendoza Age: 31 Condition: Injured in Red Rock tornado—still hospitalized. Recovering nicely. Too handsome for a hospital bed. Too sexy for his own good. Prognosis: Likely to cause racing pulse, sleepless nights and hospital gossip. Course of treatment: Walk away, STAT! The Fortunes and the Mendozas had been anxiously awaiting Javier's recovery. Finally he was on the mend, and no one was happier than his nurse, Leah Roberts. She'd been his rock during the ordeal, but now she was having thoughts that were most unprofessional. She was losing her heart to her flirty, sweet-talking patient. But did Javier also have a case of true love?

The Rancher's Reckoning

The Rancher's Reckoning
Author: Joanne Rock
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369708660

A rancher returns to Texas to claim his infant son—and falls for the beautiful reporter who reunited them—in this Texas Cattleman’s Club: Fathers and Sons novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Joanne Rock. “All of Royal, Texas, wants to know who the father is.” And a beautiful outsider knows the truth. Rancher Colt Black is stunned to learn he has a secret son. And he owes Sierra Morgan big-time for bringing him together with baby Micah. What Colt feels for the intense reporter goes beyond gratitude, however—and that’s a problem. Indulging in the connection with Sierra is an irresistible risk, especially after she moves onto the ranch to help him with the baby. But soon Colt learns Sierra’s life-changing secret…and their newfound arrangement may never be the same. From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Love triumphs in this uplifting romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: Fathers and Sons series: Book 1: An Heir of His Own by Janice Maynard Book 2: How to Handle a Heartbreaker by Joss Wood Book 3: Married by Contract by Yvonne Lindsay Book 4: From Feuding to Falling by Jules Bennett Book 5: The Rebel's Return by Nadine Gonzalez Book 6: The Rancher's Reckoning by Joanne Rock

The Cowboy's Family Plan

The Cowboy's Family Plan
Author: Judy Duarte
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459238230

Solemn rancher Alex Connor was looking for a good woman. To be more precise, he was looking for a surrogate to bear his babies. He had it all figured out: he'd be a single dad completely devoted to his children. But after his first meeting with obstetrician Dr. Selena Ramirez, all his carefully made plans flew out the window. Selena knew she'd be able to help Alex, though not in the way he might imagine. Common sense told her to run when the sexy green-eyed cowboy admitted he wanted her. What kind of crazy fate had brought a man yearning for offspring to a woman who couldn't have any? What kind of crazy girl would gamble on a man whose heart was already taken?

In the Rancher's Protection

In the Rancher's Protection
Author: Beth Cornelison
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 148806413X

She thought she’d be safe in the mountains… But the past is not so easily escaped! Carrie French is escaping an abusive husband when she seeks refuge at the Double M Ranch. There, she forms a friendship with Luke Wright, a ranch hand dealing with his own tragic past. But after they end up trapped on a mountainside, on the run from Carrie’s armed ex, their deepening connection could be the only thing that saves them.

Rancher's High-Stakes Rescue

Rancher's High-Stakes Rescue
Author: Beth Cornelison
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488093253

Stranded in the Colorado wilderness, a cowboy and a beautiful reporter are sitting ducks for mysterious attackers in this suspenseful Western romance. Cowboy turned adventure guide Josh McCall is taking travel photographer Kate Carrington on the range when they become the victims of vicious sabotage. Now he’s stuck in the wilderness with no one but a beautiful city slicker to watch after. The rough-and-tumble rancher must use all his skills to survive, his determination to protect Kate, and his willpower to resist their mutual attraction. Until Josh makes one fateful decision that could jeopardize their bliss . . . and their lives.

Rancher's Deadly Reunion

Rancher's Deadly Reunion
Author: Beth Cornelison
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2018-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488093210

When a woman comes back to her family’s Colorado ranch, an old flame is rekindled, and deadly secrets come to light, in this suspenseful Western romance. When Piper McCall returns to her small Colorado hometown, she runs smack into ranch hand Brady Summers, the man she left behind. Though they were very much in love through high school, Piper was determined to spread her wings. Years later, the sparks between them burn as brightly as ever, but dark secrets—like the identity of his orphaned nephew—linger. As trouble at the McCall ranch escalates, and Piper’s life is threatened, Brady will do anything to protect the woman he loves. To find out who’s behind it, buried secrets will have to be revealed . . . and neither Piper nor Brady will ever be the same again.

Rancher's Hostage Rescue

Rancher's Hostage Rescue
Author: Beth Cornelison
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488041385

After his girlfriend’s murder, a Colorado rancher is determined to protect her sister from a deadly enemy in this suspenseful contemporary romance. Lilly Shaw is left reeling after her sister Helen’s murder. Traumatized and grieving, she done giving people second chances, including her sister’s former boyfriend, Dave Giblan. The handsome ranch hand didn’t realize how special Helen was until it was too late. But now Lilly finds herself closer to Dave than ever—in a desperate plan to stay alive. After spotting Lilly at the local bank, Dave’s bumbling apology is interrupted by a deadly criminal who takes them both hostage at gunpoint. As they race against the clock, Lilly and Dave must put aside their differences and save one another once and for all.

The Daddy Secret

The Daddy Secret
Author: Judy Duarte
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2014
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373658001

USA TODAY bestselling author Judy Duarte kicks off her new miniseries, Return to Brighton Valley, with an unforgettable reunion when a single mom returns to her hometown after ten years--and comes face-to-face with the father of her child! When Mallory Dickinson comes home with the son she gave up for adoption at seventeen, she knows she has to face her past. Ten years ago, she fell hard for Rick Martinez. The irresistible Brighton Valley troublemaker with a capital T is now the town's beloved vet. But is he ready to be a father? When Rick finds out Mallory's planning to raise their child--the son he never met--he knows this is their second chance. But how long can he keep his true identity a secret from his son...when every day brings him closer to Mallory and the boy who looks just like him? It's time for this rebel with a cause to prove he's got what it takes to become the family man he's always wanted to be.