Книги автора: Linda Warren

Camila Walker has spent years overcoming rumors and gossip to build a better life for herself and her twelve-year-old daughter, Jilly. Then Tripp Daniels, rodeo star, returns home demanding answers about Camila's relationship with his brother and, more particularly, about Jilly's paternity. Tripp has always known – but never acknowledged – that he loves Camila. But all those years ago she belonged to his brother, and his family loyalty came first.Now he has a chance to put things right, for Jilly, for Camila – and for him. But Camila can't let herself love the handsome cowboy, not until she tells him her secret.

Abby Duncan's come home to Hope, Texas – the town known as Brewster's Valley, after the wealthy, powerful old man who rules it – to find the truth behind the accusations that drove her father to his death. Only Brewster knows what really happened. But he refuses to tell Abby unless she agrees to find his missing daughter, the child he's never acknowledged. Part of Brewster's deal is that Abby undertake this search with the help of Jonas Parker, foreman of Brewster's farming empire. Jonas knows only too well that the truth may not be what Abby expects.But neither of them can anticipate the secrets they're about to uncover. Secrets that threaten to shatter everything they've ever believed about themselves…and each other.

Emily Cooper's secret sorrow is the daughter she unwillingly gave up for adoption seventeen years ago.She's never forgotten the man who fathered that child. Jackson Talbert had promised Emily the world…and then he'd disappeared, not knowing she was pregnant. Now she's Dr. Emily Cooper. And now, unexpectedly, she meets Jackson again when their work brings them briefly together.The attraction between them still exists – and so does a simmering tension. When Jackson learns the truth, he insists they search for her child – their child – although neither is prepared for where this leads….

CHRISTMAS IS FOR REALMoving to Horseshoe, Texas, to become guardian of her half sister has been rewarding for Lacey Carroll. But raising a six-year-old–especially one who has stopped believing in Santa Claus–has its challenges. Lacey's goal is to bring holiday wonder back into the child's life, which isn't going to be easy with a grinch like Gabe Garrison next door. The man is mean, rude…and hurting.After losing his son, Gabe shut out the world. But his privacy is invaded by the quirky, dynamic blonde and her kid sister, who are single-handedly filling his solitary life with love. When Lacey enlists him in a holiday campaign for Emma's sake, he can't resist. Will Lacey's unique brand of healing magic make this a season of second chances–for all of them?

Brodie Hayes is a former rodeo star, now a rancher—a cowboy, through and through. But when he finds out some shocking news about the circumstances of his birth, he begins to question his identity.Luckily, private investigator Alexandra Donovan is there to help him find the truth about who he is. Along the way, he discovers that even a man who thought he'd be alone for the rest of his life can fall in love.For Brodie, love was something you did once—and for always. But is Alex the type of woman who can take on a stubborn man like him? Because there's one thing about him that will never change, no matter what they find out about his past—once a cowboy, always a cowboy.

THE SECRET OF HORSESHOE, TEXAS Angie Wiznowski has made mistakes—the biggest is the secret she’s kept from Hardison Hollister for ten years. The man she loved has the right to know what happened following that hot Texas night long ago. And it could cost Angie the most precious thing in her life. Hardy has no inkling he’s a father…until an accident leaves a young girl injured and the Texas district attorney with an unexpected addition to his family. Blindsided by shock and hurt, Hardy can’t forgive Angie for her deception. But as he gets to know his child, old and new feelings for Angie surface. While scandal could derail Hardy’s political future—is that future meaningless without Angie and their daughter?

After answering a call asking for backup, Texas Ranger Jeremiah 'Tuck' Tucker discovers an abandoned child at the crime scene. Little Brady has been neglected– and it turns out he has no living family. Tuck is determined to give the two-year-old boy a home, and starts the process of adoption.He's furious when he learns Grace Whitten, a lawyer and family friend, is representing a couple who also want Brady. She and Tuck have never gotten along, and now she's questioning his abilities as a parent. But once he finds out Grace's true intentions for the child, he begins to see beyond the lawyer, to the woman. And to the potential wife and mother…

They say everyone has a double… And according to private investigator Ethan Ramsey, Serena Farrell's double is a stripper working in a Dallas nightclub. Serena doesn't believe it – but she can't help wondering. After all, her mother died when she was an infant and she's been raised by wealthy grandparents who refused to discuss the past.So she knows next to nothing about her parents. Could she possibly have a sister? A twin? She decides to hire Ethan to find out who this other woman is. That fateful decision leads to some shocking revelations about Serena's family – and about her look-alike, Sarah Welch. It also leads Serena into Ethan's arms…and into his heart.

Eight years ago Marisa Preston fell in love, but her plans to marry rodeo star Colter Kincaid were thwarted by her controlling parents.Now, unexpectedly, she's found Colter again – and his adorable seven-year-old daughter, Ellie. More than anything in the world, Ellie wants a mommy…. And more than anything, Marisa wants a child.But she's been keeping a secret about the past, a secret she has to tell Colter. She goes to see him at his ranch, and it isn't long before she falls in love all over again. With Colter and with Ellie.

Everything's bigger in Texas…ranches, riches and romance!The Rich Girl and the FugitiveShe's the pampered and protected daughter of millionaire rancher and oilman Clyde Maddox. Miranda's life changes abruptly when she's kidnapped and hidden in the woods, deep in the Texas Hill Country.He's a fugitive, solitary and self-sufficient, living in the Hill Country for the past five years. In his former existence, Jacob Culver was a Houston detective–framed for the murder of his wife and young son. His life changes when he rescues Miranda.They're thrown together, Miranda Maddox and her fugitive. Her survival becomes bound up with his. And out of this crisis, new hope emerges–hope for justice and for love. For Miranda and for him. For now and forever.

Cari Michaels has known for a long time that Reed Preston is the only man for her. Until her boss–the dynamic CEO of a family-owned department store chain–announces his engagement…to another woman. It's just the reality check Cari needs to get over Reed.But when a plane crash strands her in the west Texas desert with the man she loves, she can't hide her feelings. And now they have only each other to depend on for their survival.

Getting criminals off the street – that's why Blair Logan went into law in the first place.She's an assistant D.A. in Houston, and she's always scorned defense attorneys like Lucas Culver. Especially Lucas Culver, who's tough, sharp-witted and way too handsome. He's the kind of man most women fall for, although Blair's determined not to be one of them. And he's got an impressive record of acquittals – even if she refuses to be impressed.Then the unthinkable happens. Her twin brother, Blake, is accused of murder. A murder she's convinced he didn't commit, despite damning evidence to the contrary. She knows he'll need the best defense attorney in the state of Texas. And that means Lucas. He's the only one Blair can turn to now, the only one who can help her brother. Will he do it?

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…

Caroline Whitten has never met a man like Eli Coltrane. From the first moment he touched her, Caroline knew there was something special about him. But is she being honest with herself? Have her feelings for Eli grown out of love, or out of gratitude because the Texas Ranger rescued her from a dangerous man? She knows that Eli has resisted getting close to anyone – including his three half brothers – since he was young.He's the forgotten son, unacknowledged by his father, and unwilling to think of Jake, Beau and Caleb McCain as his blood. Caroline helps him change his mind, so he can find out what it means to be part of a family. But it's what she learns from him along the way that is completely unforgettable….

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.

This time, he’s betting it all… Sixteen years ago, Luke dated Becky on a dare and broke her heart. Now he’s back, tempting Becky to give him a second chance. But she can’t risk Luke discovering the truth about the child she’s kept from him all these years. Becky isn’t the only one keeping secrets.A shocking revelation about his own family is about to test Luke in ways he never imagined – as a father and a son…

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.

Callie Lambert flees New York with her three young siblings for the small Texas town where she was born, waiting for the day their abusive stepfather is put in jail and it's safe to return to the city. The four of them quickly become attached to Homestead and its people – especially Sheriff Wade Montgomery, a man who knows what it's like to lose everything. But what will happen when he finds out Callie's secret? Will he turn her in, or help her at the risk of losing his badge?No matter what the future brings, she's made a promise to bring the kids back home…but what if they're already there?