Книги автора: Marie Ferrarella

An old, familiar ache tried to work its way into Sarah’s chest. She sure wished she could make Gregory see what his extra job was doing to his son Hunter. Surely if he saw the effect, he would quit. Why waste time working for gifts that would mean nothing to the boys after the first five minutes? What was truly important was time with family. Because it could be taken away at any time. She looked at her calendar and counted dated blocks.Twelve days until Christmas Eve and their pageant. Twelve days…. An idea began to blossom. She took a deep breath as she envisioned those empty blocks on her calendar and began to brainstorm ideas. But could she pull it off? It would take a lot of strength to spend that kind of time around Gregory. Strength she might not have right now. Hunter’s sad, angry face flashed through her mind. Yes, she had to do it. For Hunter.

If it weren’t for his mother’s encouragement, heartbreaker extraordinaire Sebastian Hunter would never have attended his high-school reunion. But then he saw Brianna McKenzie, the woman he’d left behind, the one he could never forget and the past came rushing back. This was his chance – to walk away again or face the person who’d captivated him, body and soul.

Neighbours and longtime friends, Katie Wallace and boss Blake Fortune made a great team.Katie dreamed they’d someday be more… Spurred on by last month’s life altering tornado, Blake had decided it was time for him to marry – somebody else! The spunky secretary had to find a way to change his mind fast…

Four-year-old Ginny Scarborough has picked out her new mummy – Danni Everett, the local celebrity chef who hired Ginny’s widowed father, Stone, to renovate her house.Danni can’t deny the immediate zing she feels for the handsome contractor. So why was Stone holding back when everything between them felt so right?

Just how…committed…is he?There is nothing Cristina Roman loves more than being a mom. Although working as the chef at her family’s inn, Ladera by the Sea, is a close second. And a quickly rising third is her new – or actually old – love interest, Shane McCallister, the local contractor.After her soldier husband’s tragic death, Cris thought she would never be able to move on. But with the way Shane bonds with her five-year-old son, she might be persuaded. Except then her in-laws sue her for custody of Ricky. Now facing every mother’s worst nightmare, she’ll do anything not to lose her child, and Shane is determined to help. Could her sister’s Christmas wedding be their inspiration?

The morning after Thanksgiving, Enrique «Rick» Santiago, the sheriff of Forever, Texas, opens his front door and discovers…a baby! Before he has a chance to say «who's the mommy» big-city lawyer Olivia Blayne arrives to claim the adorable infant. She's relieved to find her nephew safe, but is on a desperate search for her missing sister. Rick's only too happy to help, even if he and Olivia instantly clash. Olivia's high-powered life is about responsibility – not laughter, love and holiday joy.But something about joining forces with Rick leads her to realize that there are more things missing from her life than her sister. And passion has its place – even if it is only temporary. After all, her time away from her job in Dallas can't last forever. Or can it? After all, Christmas is a wonderful time for surprises!

Decorated police officer Jake Castro is hoping Thunder Canyon will prove the perfect place to raise his baby daughter… But when serious sparks start to fly between Jake and small-town Cinderella Calista Clifton, he’s suddenly not sure he’s ready to settle down. Can he make Calista’s dreams come true – and transform the babysitter into a bride?

A Match for the DoctorWhen Kennon accepted an assignment to transform the home of a widowed doctor, she couldn’t help but be captivated by his two girls…and the gorgeous, stoic man hiding behind them. Simon wasn’t looking for any complicated connections. But soon he’s starting to see that Kennon could be the prescription his family so desperately needs.What a Single Dad Wants… How had Isabelle let herself fall head over heels in love with Brandon? No matter how great he made her feel, she knew he was out of her league. For years Brandon had locked up his heart. Now Isabelle made him want to risk it again. But how could he convince her she was everything he’d ever wanted – and thought he’d never find?

Mistaken seduction? PR man Paul is rich, successful and drop-dead gorgeous. He can have any woman he wants. Except elusive AutumPlain Jane and the Playboy Marie FerrarellaBeing swept into the arms of a tall, dark, handsome stranger only happened in fairy tales. Yet the rugged Texan who suddenly appeared at Jane’s side was real enough and so was the soul-scorching kiss they shared as the bells chimed on New Year’s Eve. Only Jorge wasn’t the happily-ever-after type. Or was he?Valentine’s Fortune Allison LeighOn the run and pregnant, Bethany knew she had to forget the brave firefighter who had saved her life. Then Darr Fortune tracked her down. Ever since he’d rescued the unconscious stranger, he knew he had to see her again. And when a blizzard stranded them together, Darr knew he’d risk it all for the enigmatic mother-to-be…Taking Autumn’s plain sister Gwen out as a favour was supposed to be his ticket in. And Gwen is fun and smart and interesting; but Paul never planned on waking up with her! Autumn is exactly the kind of girl to fit in with Paul’s parties-and-paparazzi lifestyle and Gwen is her total opposite So why is the sexy playboy so ready to dive back into bed with Gwen at the first chance he can get? Could he have set his sights on the wrong sister?

A powerful first love…an explosive secret…Dr. Everett Fortunado is sitting on the biggest secret to hit Texas–but nothing's more shocking than finding Lila Clark working for the Fortunes. Years ago a teen pregnancy forced her to give up their baby…and Everett. Lila's not one for second chances, but that won't stop Everett from trying. Because this time around, he knows the meaning of family. And he wants his–with Lila!

Congratulations…it's a girl! Talk about mending fences—have you heard that rugged rancher Daniel Stockton is back in town? It's been ten years since Dan left Rust Creek Falls with Anne Lattimore's heart in tow. She soon married someone else and had a child, but their marriage didn't last. We here at the Gazette think we know why. It has something to do with Anne's beautiful daughter, Janie…Now that Dan has returned, will Anne find the courage to forgive him—and tell him that sweet Janie is really his? Will Dan find the courage to ask for a second chance? Stay tuned, you hopeful romantics, to see if love really can conquer all!

A recipe for love!Dr Mikki McKenna’s dedicated her life to her patients determined never to fall in love. But restaurateur Jeff Sabatino can’t get compassionate Mikki off his mind. He’d move mountains for minutes with her…

Stop…in the name of love!What kind of motorcycle cop gives a speeding ticket around Christmas? One as by the book as Colin Kirby. But when he stops pediatric oncology nurse Miranda Steele, little does he know that she's about to zoom straight into his heart. Or that the Matchmaking Mamas have the unlucky-in-love pair straight in their sights…After a childhood tragedy, bright-as-sunshine Miranda's used to making the best of any situation. So she knows the handsome policeman represents an opportunity: he needs to visit her sick kids at the hospital. But Miranda quickly realizes the closed-off Colin is in need of her help just as much as any of those she volunteers for. And she's determined to work her way into his heart this holiday season.

This miracle’s a mystery!When new-born twins mysteriously appear on Cole McCullough's doorstep, everyone at the Healing Ranch, including Cole, starts to think…could they be his? Why else would someone leave them there? Cole knows there must be another explanation. Unless…The only woman that Cole's been that close to is Stacy Rowe – the one he once loved and deeply regrets losing. But Stacy hasn't been nearby for eight long months. And while the maths adds up, nothing else does! She would never abandon two little babies that way – she's said as much. But now she does seem awfully keen to help him care for them. And the closer their odd little family grows, the more Cole has to wonder…

Second Chance Ranch with First-rate CowboyKimberly Lee isn’t sure what she’ll find when she comes to Forever, Texas, to do a story on a groundbreaking program that could put this small town on the map. It certainly isn’t the warm, friendly community that makes the roving reporter feel instantly at home. Or the accident that lays her up at Garrett White Eagle’s ranch, where the blue-eyed rancher awakens feelings she long ago gave up.Giving people hope again is the goal of the healing ranch Garrett started with his brother. And the lovely, hard-working writer is no exception. Doesn’t Kim realize how much good they can do—together? Her future is here with him. If she’s willing to trust in a love that could fulfill the promise of forever.

WRANGLIN' WITH THE RANCHER?Cassidy McCullough can't remember a time when rancher Will Laredo wasn't a huge (albeit handsome) pain in her backside. In this small Texan town, their bickering is almost legendary. When they rescue a baby during a flash flood, however, Will and Cassidy suddenly find themselves temporary guardians of a child…together.Will has a hard time holstering his temper around Cassidy. Now they're both responsible for a lost baby, and darned if they can't stop arguing. The only way to make it through is to declare a cease-fire. And Lord help them both if that happens…because then Will might just discover he's falling for his enemy.

DIAGNOSIS: TRUE LOVE!Filling the lives of orphaned kids with hope is what gives meaning to Melanie McAdams’s own life. So what if she’s a little lonely? That doesn’t mean she’s ready to fly into the arms of Mitchell Stewart, the shelter’s handsome new volunteer. Or that her totally irrational attraction to the dedicated doctor means she’s ready to put the pain of the past behind her.Everyone needs dreams, including the compassionate teacher who thinks staying single is a hedge against heartbreak. But Melanie can’t deny the powerful chemistry not even science can explain. And with the help of some special matchmakers, Mitchell plans to take their we-won’t-call-it-a-romance to the next level . . . which is beginning to look a lot like love.