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Wren Maxfield hates Creed Cooper, but now she's working with the wealthy rancher over the holidays. Those strong feelings hide undeniable chemistry, and one wild night results in pregnancy. Now Creed vows to claim his heir. That means proposing a marriage in name only. But as desire takes over, is that a deal they can keep?

This Christmas, cowgirl Rose Daniels is determined to play match-maker to ensure her beloved sister will meet someone under the mistletoe. She enlists the reluctant help of family friend Logan Heath. But his insistence that she doesn't understand chemistry is exasperating. Then they share one electrifying moment that shows her exactly what chemistry is all about, and it becomes irresistibly intriguing.

Ex-FBI agents Greg and Devin vowed never to get personally involved with another woman under their protection. But both men soon find themselves succumbing to petite blonde Kelsey.

Jake McGuire has worked hard to earn his wealth, and the only threat to his peace is the last woman he should ever want. Ida Merridan had done nothing to deserve her bad reputation, except choose the wrong husbands. Live and learn in a small town, which means no sexy ranchers, especially not Jake McGuire. But when one sizzling kiss leads to another, can Ida open her heart to the last man she should marry?

Texas Proud: Before he testifies in an important case, businessman Michael "Mikey" Fiore hides out in Jacobsville, Texas. On a rare night out, he crosses paths with softly beautiful Bernadette, who seems burdened with her own secrets. Their bond grows into passion, until shocking truths surface.

Charlie Farmington has been living with guilt over her stepsister Lindy's unsolved murder for fifteen years. Then, through the twinkling lights and pine-scented air of a Montana Christmas, she glimpses Lindy, alive, standing on the street. Shocked and perplexed, Charlie sends for help. It arrives in the shape of William "Shep" Shepherd, the first love who knows all Charlie's secrets, except one.

Nan Meyers returns to her beloved hometown of Willow Springs a broken woman, ten months after leaving for what was supposed to be a short vacation with her brother. Dan Shylock greets the news of his friend and favorite submissive's return with relief. After Nan cut off all communication with him and her other friends several weeks after going on vacation, her silence had both worried and angered him.

Tamara Barton has lusted after Connor Dunbar ever since she was old enough to know what those stirrings meant whenever he was near. Connor's refusal to see her as anything but the young girl he's befriended and protected for years soon drives them apart, but not before she catches an up-close, personal glimpse of him exerting the dominant control she's heard rumors about.

Cara Lee Henson knows no soldier can be trusted to stay in one place, and that includes handsome Sergeant Chase Jefferson of the Tenth Cavalry. Dallying with the dashing man in blue could cost the pretty, independent Kansas schoolteacher her job and her reputation. So Cara is determined to repel Chase's advances, even though her aloof facade barely masks her smoldering desire.

After overhearing two crooked Chicago cops plotting against her, Avery Pierce goes on the run, not knowing who she can trust. When her low finances force her to take a job as a sex phone operator, she struggles, so when a caller senses her desperation and inexperience and offers assistance, she's tempted to agree.