Книги автора: RaeAnne Thayne

Hardened rancher Ridge Bowman has long told himself he has no need for love – just work and his little girl are enough to get him through. But when his «cleaning lady,» Sarah Whitmore, gets injured on his staircase, well, of course he has to invite her to spend the holidays with him. It's only the responsible thing to do.Only Sarah isn't really there to work on his house. She came bearing precious artwork belonging to Ridge's late mother, and possibly a secret that could devastate them both.But as Christmas draws closer, so does Ridge – and Sarah convinces herself that she will tell him what she knows as soon as the holiday is over.She might be the key to his past – if only he could be a part of her future…

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again!She’d dreamed about him coming back with a baby in his arms… And now Cisco was home.But the baby he carried couldn’t possibly be theirs. Still, Easton got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while – with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before.And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him – and that little girl – while she had them, or get out now. Because she’d never escape with her heart intact a second time…

The prodigal Wilder returns To snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder needed this takeover to go smoothly. But Anna was up against a formidable opponent. Richard Green was the lawyer determined to foil her plans – and he was Anna’s first love.After one unbelievable kiss years ago, Anna had fled her home and all her insecurities. Now she’s facing her past in the boardroom, Anna has nowhere left to run! But will the solution be all business, or all about pleasure?The Wilder Family Living and loving in Walnut River

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY…When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, quiet Celeste Nicholas is suddenly the talk of the town. She should be gloriously happy…but something is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer? Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. He might be a millionaire, but no money in the world can help a little girl heal from the loss of her mother. Yet shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic. Flynn came home looking for support…can he find that, and true love, in the one that got away?

Hardened rancher Ridge Bowman has long told himself he has no need for love – just work and his little girl are enough to get him through. But when his «cleaning lady,» Sarah Whitmore, gets injured on his staircase, well, of course he has to invite her to spend the holidays with him. It's only the responsible thing to do.Only Sarah isn't really there to work on his house. She came bearing precious artwork belonging to Ridge's late mother, and possibly a secret that could devastate them both.But as Christmas draws closer, so does Ridge – and Sarah convinces herself that she will tell him what she knows as soon as the holiday is over.She might be the key to his past – if only he could be a part of her future…

Caidy Bowman had been the apple of her family’s eye – until a devastating tragedy forced her to hide from the world. She was used to devoting her time to the animals on her family’s ranch. Then widower Ben Caldwell and his two adorable children arrived in Pine Gulch, and suddenly, Caidy wanted more than a life in the shadows…As the town’s new vet, Ben needed a place to stay for the holidays – and for his family to heal from their own loss. He absolutely wasn't looking for love again! But Caidy Bowman’s sparkling green eyes and sweet smile touched Ben’s broken heart, giving him hope for a new future.Their future – if he could convince the beautiful cowgirl that Christmas was a time for new beginnings…

www.RaeAnneThayne.comwww.DebbieMacomber.comA Little Bit Country by Debbie MacomberWhen a city woman meets a country man… Rorie Campbell has a pleasant, predictable life in San Francisco, where she's seeing a pleasant, predictable man. Then, while she's on vacation, her car breaks down on an Oregon country road, and horse rancher Clay Franklin comes to her rescue. Rorie soon discovers that a city girl can fall in love with a country man. And the other way around… But Clay has no right to return her feelings because he's engaged to another woman!. Is he willing to change that situation for Rorie—and himself?Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne ThayneWhen a small-town woman falls for a big-city cop… Shop owner and single mom Claire Bradford has just suffered a serious car accident in her hometown of Hope's Crossing, Colorado. She certainly has no time for romance, or so she tells herself—especially when Riley McKnight comes back to town as the new chief of police. The accident forces Claire to rely on other people, including Riley, and she realizes for the first time that things have to change—in her own life and in the town, where a string of robberies has damaged the residents' sense of community. Riley is the man who can bring about the change everybody needs!

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again!She’d dreamed about him coming back with a baby in his arms… And now Cisco was home.But the baby he carried couldn’t possibly be theirs. Still, Easton got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while – with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before.And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him – and that little girl – while she had them, or get out now. Because she’d never escape with her heart intact a second time…

A Mistletoe VowA Cold Creek Christmas StoryMillionaire Flynn Delaney has moved back home to help his little girl heal from losing her mother. Children’s author Celeste holds some indefinable magic for them both. Can Flynn find a family, and true love, in the one who got away?Falling for Mr DecemberPhotographer Sammy Thompson has learnt the hard way to protect herself. After surviving cancer, she’s not about to risk her emotions on just anyone! But meeting buttoned-up barrister Nick Kennedy at a charity calendar shoot a feeling the sparks between them…A Husband for the HolidaysFor Mack Lawless, the first Christmas snow brings regret and confusion when his ex-wife, Darcy Kramer, returns to Holden’s Crossing. But could a sprig of mistletoe help them revisit the past?

Man on a mission To find out who was claiming ownership of the only place he’d ever called home, Brambleberry House, Harry Maxwell knew he’d have to practise a little deception. So the wounded lieutenant changed his name a little. Altered a few facts. All for a good cause – get in, get the truth, get out. Until he met the heir presumptive.Anna Galvez was captivating in ways he hadn’t known existed. Still, after spending time with her, he wanted the house more than ever. But only if she was in it…

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again!Ten years ago, Laura, the love of Taft’s life, had left town without a word, then or since. Now she was back, with a new last name – and two adorable little ones in tow. Ready to make the same mistake twice, Taft’s now determined to convince her that he’s the one who can win her heart.

The soldier and the society princess… Just back from a tour of duty, all Major Brant Western wanted was a hot meal and a warm bed. What he didn’t need was a stunning socialite in disguise who’d just shown up at his family’s ranch. Scandal trailed bad girl Mimi everywhere she went. But once Brant discovered her secret, how could he turn her away?Being stranded in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard was not Mimi’s idea of fun. Until she started to realise that sexy soldier Brant could offer her more than just shelter from the storm.

A CHRISTMAS SECRET… Emery wants to flee hard memories of Christmases past. The mountains of Idaho offer distraction…plus the key to a long-buried family secret. But her host, rancher Nate, hardly gives her a warm welcome… The former soldier’s smouldering good looks mask a dark, painful past. And now he has his hands full as guardian of two orphaned nieces.Still, despite his rough manner, Nate can’t ignore his fierce attraction to Emery or his nieces’ instant attachment to her – until Emery shares a shocking secret. Will it be a lonely Christmas for four lost souls? Or the best family holiday ever?

The soldier and the society princess… Just back from a tour of duty, all Major Brant Western wanted was a hot meal and a warm bed. What he didn’t need was a stunning socialite in disguise who’d just shown up at his family’s ranch. Scandal trailed bad girl Mimi everywhere she went. But once Brant discovered her secret, how could he turn her away?Being stranded in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard was not Mimi’s idea of fun. Until she started to realise that sexy soldier Brant could offer her more than just shelter from the storm.

The prodigal Wilder returns To snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder needed this takeover to go smoothly. But Anna was up against a formidable opponent. Richard Green was the lawyer determined to foil her plans – and he was Anna’s first love.After one unbelievable kiss years ago, Anna had fled her home and all her insecurities. Now she’s facing her past in the boardroom, Anna has nowhere left to run! But will the solution be all business, or all about pleasure?The Wilder Family Living and loving in Walnut River

A CHRISTMAS SECRET… Emery wants to flee hard memories of Christmases past. The mountains of Idaho offer distraction…plus the key to a long-buried family secret. But her host, rancher Nate, hardly gives her a warm welcome… The former soldier’s smouldering good looks mask a dark, painful past. And now he has his hands full as guardian of two orphaned nieces.Still, despite his rough manner, Nate can’t ignore his fierce attraction to Emery or his nieces’ instant attachment to her – until Emery shares a shocking secret. Will it be a lonely Christmas for four lost souls? Or the best family holiday ever?

Man on a mission To find out who was claiming ownership of the only place he’d ever called home, Brambleberry House, Harry Maxwell knew he’d have to practise a little deception. So the wounded lieutenant changed his name a little. Altered a few facts. All for a good cause – get in, get the truth, get out. Until he met the heir presumptive.Anna Galvez was captivating in ways he hadn’t known existed. Still, after spending time with her, he wanted the house more than ever. But only if she was in it…

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY…When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, quiet Celeste Nicholas is suddenly the talk of the town. She should be gloriously happy…but something is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer? Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. He might be a millionaire, but no money in the world can help a little girl heal from the loss of her mother. Yet shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic. Flynn came home looking for support…can he find that, and true love, in the one that got away?

Dare to dream… these sparkling romances will make you laugh, cry and fall in love – again and again!Ten years ago, Laura, the love of Taft’s life, had left town without a word, then or since. Now she was back, with a new last name – and two adorable little ones in tow. Ready to make the same mistake twice, Taft’s now determined to convince her that he’s the one who can win her heart.

She was the last person he ever expected to seeFifteen years later, Quinn Southerland still hadn’t forgiven Tess Claybourne for treating him like the dirt beneath her boots. But the widowed nurse tending his ailing mother was a world away from the spoiled homecoming queen Quinn had known.Yet she was just as achingly beautiful, still arousing the old bittersweet longing for something he could never have. Or could he? That fierce attraction still burned between them. This could be their second chance – if they let love lead them where their hearts longed to go…