Книги автора: Stella Bagwell

twinson the doorstepRICH MAN…Wealthy, handsome, successful oilman, dynamic rancher…and her boss. Adam Murdock Sanders was simply too good to be true. After all, geologist Maureen York didn't believe in Mr. Right.RANCHING MAN…Then she moved to a nearby ranch–and the trouble began!Adam's protective attitude and commanding orders drove independent Maureen wild–and his kisses made her crazy….WEDDED MAN?Soon the millionaire moved from her doorstep into her heart. But would this new arrangement lead to a merger…or a marriage?The next generation of Murdocks continues the adventure of love!

She'd come for the mustangs, Dallas Donovan told herself. Just a quick visit to Boone Barnett's Nevada ranch.Then her truck's engine seized and she stayed the night in the rugged, off-the-charts sexy Boone's home. Had pizza with his daughter, waited for the mechanic–and woke up to a snowfall keeping her in the reclusive rancher's grasp for another few days.Boone didn't believe in Christmas or miracles or a woman who understood his love for this wild untamed land. Yet now Dallas brought decorations and laughter and joy to his home. But what would happen when the snow melted and Christmas was over…?

When Nick Gallagher returns to his hometown for his brother's Christmas wedding, the confirmed bachelor and military man has to exchange his usual army fatigues for the tux of a best man. Nick has never thought about settling down himself, but soon finds his attention straying…mostly to the very pretty neighbor next door.Allison Lee doesn't trust men–especially ones as handsome as Nick. She knows firsthand that they usually run off at the mention of the word commitment, and she won't risk having her heart broken again. But as Allison begins to see the tenderness behind Nick's charming ways, she's finding it harder and harder to give him his marching orders!

The moment he saw his new neighbor, Jack Barrett was intrigued. Grace Holliday had a sweetness the cynical lawyer hadn't encountered in a long time. Yet he realized she was much too young for him. And very obviously pregnant–But something kept drawing him to her. Before long, he was deeply involved in her life. Too involved. Jack soon understood that with Grace, it would have to be forever or nothing, and he'd been down that road before. He had no plans to make a commitment–to anyone.Even if she was carrying his nephew's child…

twins on the doorstepRose Murdock had married the most handsome rancher in town, but love hadn't gotten Harlan Hamilton to the altar. They'd struck a dry-eyed deal to live together in holy matrimony, and Rose knew the tall, dark and irresistible man was her husband in name only….Harlan had thought his lovely bride wanted this marriage to be strictly business. But the beguiling glow in Rose's eyes made this rugged cowboy wonder if his feelings of passion were returned. Could the woman who'd become such a loving mother to his little girl also become his wife…in every sense of the word?twins on the doorstep. Those little babies lead the Murdock sisters straight to love!

YOU HEARD ME. I' LL BE YOUR NEW BOYFRIEND. ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT? Raine Crockett stared at the handsome lawyer in disbelief. Just about everything was wrong with Neil Rankin coming down to the Sandbur ranch and posing as her fiancé, not the least of which was that his mere presence set her on fire. And he just had to make their romance realistic, right? A loving kiss, a protective arm around her shoulders. She could get used to his affections, but what would happen when their little ruse was over?Oh, Raine, you are in way over your head and getting deeper by the minute!MEN OF THE WESTWhether ranchers or lawmen, these heartbreakers can ride, shoot–and drive a woman crazy…

SHE COULDN’T BE PREGNANT…Except apparently she was! Still, Sassy Matthewswas on a mission to find her biological parents – not to faint in the arms of a lawyer! Of course, becoming a mum didn’t exactly fit into her plans either.Jett Sundell wanted to keep an eye on Sassy – and not just because her new ‘family’ suspected her of being a gold-digger. Sassy captured his interest, but she was pregnant with another man’s child! Jett knew hemight be able to provide Sassy with the link to her past, but she might just be the key to his future.

COMING HOMEFor three months, Lonnie Corteen had been on the trail of Katherine McBride. But when a very pretty, very pregnant female answered the door, the Texas sheriff feared that telling her about the family she'd never known would send her into premature labor.She had a long-lost family! And Katherine had to know where she truly belonged. But when an ice storm forced her to seek shelter at the handsome lawman's ranch–and Lonnie delivered her bouncing baby boy–family suddenly took on a whole new meaning. Especially with this irresistible new family man in the picture!

THE MAN OF HER DREAMS?She prided herself on her logic and quick wits–so why, when wearing her grandmother's ring, did Claudia Westfield have visions of an incredibly sexy, utterly captivating man? Determined to solve the problem, Claudia tracked down Hayden Bedford–her dream come to life!Or was he? Her visions showed a man with an incredible yearning in his eyes–and Claudia seemed only to irritate Hayden! But as they searched for the truth, Hayden's glances turned to passion–and with the realization that Hayden closely resembled his grandfather they began to wonder if this time their love might stand a chance….

TROUBLE IN TEXASJournalist Juliet Madsen had been burned by men before, but she certainly hadn' t left Dallas for small-town Texas looking for love–or a family. Until she met single father and wealthy rancher Matt Sanchez, and the two began a steamy affair. Matt was everything she' d ever wanted: smart, sexy, loyal to his family and extremely dedicated to his teenage daughter. But he didn' t know that Juliet was on assignment to expose his family' s secrets–and she feared that if he found out, she just might lose the family she' d always wanted….MEN OF THE WESTWhether ranchers or lawmen, these heartbreakers can ride, shoot–and drive a woman crazy…

Landy Wisdom was a survivor.Her former husband's abuse hadn't broken her spirit– no, she'd picked herself right up and helped run the local Underground Railroad for battered women. But when it came to love, Landy felt that the train had left the station. She'd built a wall around her heart no man could breach… until journalist Micah Walker showed up and bought the hometown newspaper. For Micah, returning to small-town life was a culture shock.But it was more shocking to see how things had changed for the local debutante. In high school Landy had seemed untouchable. Was she still? Micah would find out, as he patiently, tenderly dismantled her defenses to reveal the warm, compassionate woman underneath…

Single Cowboy Seeks Perfect Match!Rust Creek RamblingsEveryone knows Rust Creek Falls is a good place to find love, but handsome ranching man Zach Dalton is not leaving anything to chance. His classified ad in the Rust Creek Falls Gazette has the whole town buzzing. The offer? No less than a lifetime commitment …for the perfect pie-baking, domestically inclined long-haired bride.One woman who definitely does not fit the job description is Gazette assistant editor Lydia Grant—curly-haired, independent and admittedly useless in the kitchen. Yet we here at the Gazette have seen definite sparks between the marriage-minded cowboy and the girl who is so not his “type.” Could it be Zach Dalton has already met his Mrs. Right? Clear your calendars, dear readers. We're convinced there's another wedding on the way!

TAMING THE WILD COWBOYNothing shocks horse trainer Finn Calhoun more than learning he's the father of a four-month-old boy! And when the tall, dark, spur-jangling cowboy arrives in Stallion Canyon to meet his baby, Mariah Montgomery has her doubts about his motives. Until a DNA test is done, she insists Finn stay at her ranch–where she can keep an eye on him.Contrary to his image, Finn is only too happy to oblige Mariah–and help to revitalize her own failing ranch and work with her wild mustangs. As his love for her nephew grows, their mutual passions reach new heights, too. But when Finn finally proposes, is he just looking to secure the ranch–for himself? Or can Mariah trust that he truly wants to build a family with her and baby Harry?

Friends with Benefits?Sophie Fortune Robinson is certain the office heart-throb is her one true love, but when he turns out to be a dud, Mason Montgomery is ready and waiting for her. Will these two be able to set aside their doubts to pursue their feelings?

BE MY (OFFICE) VALENTINEWes Robinson may be part of the lost Fortune family, but he’s more concerned with the fortunes of Robinson Tech. On Valentine’s Day, his company will be rolling out a new computer app that will—allegedly–fix users up with their ideal mate. Wes has nothing against amour; he just has no faith in the perfect, lasting kind. He’ll take a passionate fling anyday.Tell that to Vivian Blair, however. Wes's longtime employee with the earnest heart has complete faith that her app will work. So when she and Wes are challenged to use My Perfect Match themselves, it’s game on. What follows is a series of dating debacles–and Viv's horrifying suspicion that her Mr. RIght might be her curmudgeonly boss in the cubicle next door….

DO YOU TAKE THIS WOMAN…AGAIN?Six years ago, the demands and dangers of his job cost Carson City Detective Vince Parcell his marriage. But when he walks into a hospital room and sees his ex-wife, memories of their love come flooding back. Eight-and-a-half-months pregnant, Geena remembers nothing of their shared past. Now Vince has to help her reclaim her identity–and missing family–before she gives birth to another man’s baby!After an accident that left her with amnesia, Geena is stunned to discover she was once married to the sexy Nevada lawman. As Vince searches her recent past, powerful feelings draw them back together. An unexpected revelation could end things between them…or give them, and a beautiful baby girl, a precious second chance….

“The baby’s a Donovan – and so will you be. As soon as you become my wife.“Horse trainer Kitty Cartwright didn’t expect a romantic proposal…especially from the New Mexico rancher who was her business rival. She didn’t expect a proposal at all! But Kitty was having Liam Donovan’s baby. And now the daddy-to-be was insisting they make it legal. No child of Liam’s was going to be born without him around.The surprise was how quickly Kitty said “I do” – for the sake of the baby, of course. But with passion reigniting, this marriage of convenience was starting to feel an awful lot like the real thing. Was Liam ready to risk his heart? Because Kitty wasn’t settling for anything less.

The perfect match?Widowed doctor Drew Strickland, is dedicated to his job and to his seven-year-old son, Dillon. Young Dillon has set his sights on making pretty school librarian Josselyn Weaver a part of their family. Can a big-hearted little boy lead his grieving dad to true love?

No romance on the job!Park ranger Vivian Hollister is not having a fling with Sawyer Whitehorse—no matter how attracted she is to her irresistible new partner. Not only is a workplace romance taboo, she has a daughter to raise. So why is she starting to feel that he is the only one who understands her?

Can the doctor help the stubborn sheriff mend his broken heart?As deputy sheriff, Mac usually gave difficult news – but now he’s about to get it. He’s planning to confront his long-lost mother – until he’s blocked by her formidable doctor. Ileana isn’t about to let anyone stress her patient.But she can’t help being there for this tormented man. A sexy stranger who sees past her plain-Jane façade to the woman who yearns for a partner, a protector… a lover. In helping Mac search for a family, could Ileana end up with a man of her own?