Книги автора: Linda Warren

FIRST LOVE, SECOND CHANCEMaribel McCray knew moving back to Horseshoe, Texas, would mean facing Elias Rebel, the cowboy she was forbidden to love in high school. She just didn't expect it to happen so soon. With her teenage son, Chase, in trouble, she needs Elias's help. He may be a Rebel, sworn enemy of every McCray, but he's also Chase's father.For the lone bachelor of the Rebel clan, there's only one way to make up for lost years with his son—become a family for real. But Maribel's distance runs deeper than the Rebel-McCray feud. Elias won't settle for a marriage of convenience with the woman he's falling for again. How can he convince Maribel some second chances are worth taking?

THE COWBOY’S REDEMPTIONAfter years of girls, beer and a wild life on the rodeo circuit, bull rider Paxton Rebel is done being “The Heartthrob.” His brothers have already settled down and are starting families. Paxton doesn't really believe he's meant for love…until he rescues the slight, lovely woman with sea-green eyes on a cold, windy beach.Remi Roberts can't trust a charming lady-killer cowboy like Paxton—especially since he's a Rebel, a family she’s been taught to distrust. She needs to concentrate on recovering from her accident, which is the only thing standing in the way of her adopting the baby girl she adores. Besides, fairy tales don't exist and bad boys definitely don't change. Only, this cowboy is determined to prove her wrong…

A Secret Shared… Falcon Rebel has been a single dad ever since his ex walked out seventeen years ago. Now Leah’s back to see their daughter, Eden – just once, she says. She’s made another life and wants them all to move on. But Falcon’s suspicious. Why won’t Leah keep the door open between them, if only for Eden’s sake?Leah won’t burden her family with the truth. But coming home has reignited the incredible bond she and Falcon once shared. And soon Leah is facing an impossible choice: share her devastating secret, or walk away… and leave her heart behind.

Heart of a HeroBig-city art instructor Rachel Hollister isn’t back home in Texas for more than a few hours before she’s lost in the woods surrounding Rebel Ranch. But, when a ruggedly handsome cowboy manages to save her life twice in the same day, it seems Rachel’s bad luck has taken a turn for the better!Rancher Egan Rebel can’t refuse someone in need, even the daughter of an enemy. It was Rachel’s father who unjustly sentenced Egan to prison years ago, but Egan’s drawn to beautiful, creative Rachel. He’s saved her life… now she might just become his future!

For single mother Abby Bauman, a failed marriage and a troublesome ex are proof of love gone wrong.But once she’s caught up in danger and saved—twice—by take-charge detective Ethan James, she considers whether falling for a true-blue hero is worth the risk. Even now, after the rescue, he seems bent on continuing to protect her and her daughter. Why?There’s more to Ethan’s determination to stay close than he’s telling her. But when he sets out to prove she’s more than just a means to solve a case, taking a second chance on trust, and love, might be the best choice Abby's ever made.

A smart person knows when to accept her lot in life.So Madison Belle has resigned herself to a solo existence running her family's ranch. That's before she finds a young girl and her baby brother hiding out in her barn…and before she meets their tough but tender father. As the only law in High Cotton, Texas, Walker is struggling to juggle his job with single parenthood.But his kids need a mother, and Maddie has a way of making them all feel like a family again. The beautiful rancher is even starting to make Walker believe in miracles. Until his ex-wife shows up, claiming to be carrying his child…

A Hart’s Greatest GiftMarine Staff Sergeant Tomas “Tuf” Hart is beginning to understand why they say “you can never go home again.” Still grappling with the mental scars of battle, Tuf’s just learned that Thunder Ranch is in trouble. Now, the Harts are banking everything on their stallion, Midnight, winning the National Finals Rodeo. The only easy part of Tuf’s homecoming was falling for his high school crush all over again.Cheyenne Sundell has always been drawn to Tuf. But as a single mom of twin daughters, she’s wary of getting involved, especially with another military man. Cheyenne’s disastrous marriage taught her that war changed men, and not always for the better. Tuf and Cheyenne have been through hell and back. But with a little hope and a lot of holiday spirit, they just might find a way to heal themselves…and each other.

His friendly, peaceful Texas hometown is the ideal place for Wyatt Carson to raise his young daughter. Until Peyton Ross zooms through Horseshoe and turns his quiet world upside down. Wyatt may think Peyton's just another fun-loving party girl, but she intends to show the straitlaced sheriff what she's really made of. And while she's at it, put some fun back into the widowed lawman's life…With Peyton around, there's never a dull moment. Even Wyatt's eight-year-old is falling under the spell of the irrepressible blonde. But what happens once Peyton leaves his jurisdiction? Is she going to leave his heart in one piece?

Christmas Jane Doe, known as C.J., has grown up with one obsession: finding her parents. Unfortunately, it seems they don't want to be found. Now, after years of fruitless searching, three things happen. C.J. is left an unexpected legacy. Someone tries to stop her search. And Matthew Sloan returns to Coberville. Matthew and C.J. work together to solve the mystery of her birth. Because only when they learn the truth about Jane Doe will Coberville's lies and secrets be exposed.Only when C.J. knows who she REALLY is, can she consider a life with Matthew. Which is what she wants most in this whole world. It's what Matthew wants, too. A hometown life, a hometown love….

Regret. Assistant District Attorney Myra Delgado knows all about it.She's spent seven years regretting a foolish betrayal of her ex, Levi Coyote. But now Myra needs Levi, a private investigator, and the stakes are bigger than their history—a baby has been kidnapped. And only Myra is brave enough—or crazy enough—to go after a Mexican drug lord and attempt a rescue. Levi might not be able to forgive her, but he can’t let Myra face the danger alone.As they work to save an innocent child, he learns a shocking truth about their shared past. If they make it through this, he and Myra just might get a second chance at not only love, but family.

REBEL DADThe moment he looked into his newborn son’s eyes, Jude Rebel knew he was meant to be a father – that’s why he had to stop the adoption! Jude has kept his secret for twelve years…until Paige Wheeler returns to Horseshoe, regretting the decision that changed their lives for ever.At eighteen, all Paige wanted was to escape her difficult life in Texas. Now she’s back, she has a chance to make things right. Is it too late for forgiveness? Or have they all been given a second chance…?

Sarah Welch didn't know she had a twin until five years ago, when a string of events led her through the seedy underbelly of Dallas to the family she didn't know she had.Sarah has spent those five years trying to forget what she went through – forget the man who was gunned down, the criminal she helped put behind bars and the cop who saved her life. Now Sarah is in danger once again. And while this time she's able to confide her fears to her twin sister, there's only one person who can truly help her – Daniel Garrett, the cop who never stopped loving her.Working by Daniel's side to stop a killer, Sarah begins to accept Daniel as part of her past. And part of her future…

Caitlyn Belle will die before she'll let Judd Calhoun take her Texas ranch!Her arrogant and wealthy neighbor has been waiting to get back at her for jilting him years ago. But she wasn't about to be roped and steered into wedlock–even if her feelings for Judd went far beyond a business arrangement between their two families.Judd will never forgive Cait for walking out on him. Now that her late father's gambling debts have her backed into a corner, Judd's ready to take his sweet revenge. But first he has to forget the yearning in Cait's forget-me-not blue eyes.Just when Judd thinks he's over her, trust the fearless, stubborn woman to tempt him once again….

They've loved each other all their lives At eighteen, Claire and Dean were already planning their future. Until they suddenly found themselves parents. With Dean on the road pursuing a football career, raising their daughters became Claire's first priority and full-time job. Now, with the girls grown, she can finally pursue her long-deferred dream of going to college.Then she gets the news: she's going to be a mother again. Coming to terms with her midlife pregnancy means confronting her hopes, fears and choices she's made. Through twenty-five years of joy, struggle and near tragedy, the one constant was Claire's love for Dean. Is that love strong enough to weather the biggest crisis of their marriage and help them embrace the future–together?

Nine years ago, Jena Brooks fled Willow Creek, Texas, as a frightened teenager. Now she’s finally found the courage to come home, and this time she’s not leaving without her baby.Memories of Asa Corbett stealing her new-born child still haunt Jena to this day. Unfortunately, her best chance at finding her baby is Asa’s eldest son, local Constable, Carson Corbett. Trusting a Corbett again isn’t easy but they’ll need to rely on each other completely to face their pasts and discover the truth.Together, Jena and Carson have a chance to heal old wounds and unite their families for good… if the truth doesn’t first tear them apart.

Skylar, the youngest Belle daughter, is known as the rebellious sister. But her days of sowing wild oats are over–now her life's about running the family ranch and keeping her four-year-old daughter safe. And Skylar doesn't feel very safe around Cooper Yates, High Five's foreman…and a former criminal.Cooper can't shake his reputation as an outlaw. Being framed for a crime he didn't commit is one thing. A stubborn boss lady making him feel he doesn't belong on the ranch–the only home he's known in years–is another.But when danger threatens her child, Cooper has a chance to show Skylar what really separates the good guys from the bad.

Asking for a favor from a woman scorned isn't Cisco «Kid» Hardin's smartest move. But he needs Lucinda «Lucky» Littlefield's land for his oil company. Surely enough time has passed since he left her–and his promises–behind?Apparently not, because Lucky still holds a lot of resentment.Then Kid learns of the baby Lucky lost–their baby–and he's determined to right his wrongs. He needs to prove he's a man worthy of her love and trust. And he plans to do it by transforming his sins of the past into the most glorious holiday season she has ever seen.

Sheltered her entire life, Jessie Murdock has rarely gotten her way. Until her dying father makes a deal with Cadde Hardin. Cadde will get shares of Shilah Oil on one condition–marry Jessie. In love with him for years, Jessie doesn't hesitate to sign the papers. But she didn't sign up for a completely absent husband.Now Jessie has a counter offer. She'll give Cadde controlling interest of the business if he'll give her a baby…the natural way. Only he has a few caveats of his own. When life refuses to follow their written plan, Jessie and Cadde have to decide which is more important: their unspoken love or the family business.

He's not the only one with something to hideChance Hardin has spent many good years as a ranch manager on the Southern Cross. But now it's time to move on. His brothers want him to join them in the oil business–equal partners. But spending every day with them, Chance would never be able to keep his secret. So to protect their father's memory, he'll deny his Texas ambitions. Until Shay Dumont literally crashes into his life.Who is the beautiful stranger? For the first time, Chance is very interested in the truth. Telling his brothers about the past could destroy their relationship, but it could also bring him everything he's ever wanted. Including Shay, who is hiding a secret he doesn't suspect. The truth will challenge everything he knows–about his family, Shay and himself.

Jake's wife, Elise, wants a baby more than anything.Then Jake discovers that a brief liaison more than three years ago – before he even met Elise – had an unexpected consequence. A baby. A child who's been abandoned by his birth mother and needs a home. And he's not just any little boy – he has some special needs and requires extra attention.Jake knows he can be a father to his son and can put in the time and effort it will take to make Ben grow up to be a healthy boy. But can Elise become this little boy's mother? She'd hoped to be pregnant by Christmas. Can she accept another woman's child instead?