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When two orphaned boys and their aunt arrive for Thanksgiving supper at church, retired army colonel Brett Stanton feels his heart tugged. Despite having her hands full, young businesswoman Haley Jennings handles her nephews with a smile. Still, Brett can't get too close to the needy trio. He lost his son and brother to the uniform, and isn't about to set himself up for loss again. Soon sweet Haley and the boys remind him of old dreams-;and teach...

"Here comes a captivating western romance and family-centered drama with a heart of gold, featuring plenty of cowboys and family drama, from prolific author and networker Ruth Logan Herne"-- Colt Stafford shrugged off his cowboy legacy for shiny Manhattan loafers and a promising career on Wall Street-- until stock market manipulations leave him financially strapped. He returns to the sprawling Double S ranch in Gray's Glen, Washington, broke but...

In spite of past differences, Trey Walker Stafford would never forget how his uncle, a cowboy and rancher, adopted him and made him part of the family. He'd left the Double S Ranch to pursue music against Sam's wishes and returns discouraged about life and love after tragically losing his wife. Trey feels that he's living a lie, singing of love and happily-ever-afters while dealing with an emptiness within. Will sacrificing part of himself to help...

Nick Stafford stayed in central Washington, working his family's large ranch after his brothers left to pursue other passionsbut his toughest job is being a single dad. As a child he watched his father fail at marriage and parenting, so Nick was determined to show him up. He'd be a better husband, father, and ranch manager than Sam Stafford ever was. Despite that commitment, three years after Nick's wife left him, he has a daughter in trouble at school...

Coming home isn't always easy...in this novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Ruth Logan Herne. Faced with a decades-old mistake, can she find forgiveness? After a fire devastates her hometown, Dr. Jess Bristol returns to save her mother's clinic--and comes face-to-face with her high school sweetheart. Over twenty years ago, Jess helped put Shane Stone in jail...and later learned he was innocent. Now they must work together to restore their...

Piper McKinney's got her hands full. Busy saving her farm from developers, and her family from trouble, she has not time for love. Not even for the handsome state trooper who becomes her new neighbor. But Zach Harrison can't ignore the girl next door. Even though he gave up the farming life years ago. Piper intrigues him, and her plight calls out to the protector in him. Piper may not want a man, expecially one with a badge, but Zach will show her...

Emily Gallagher and Grant McCarthy are planning a wedding together--just not their own. Emily's well-structured life is turned upside-down when her company is hired to help Grant put together his deployed sister's nuptials. Because as Emily spends more time with Grant and his adorable twins, she can't help but daydream about being at the altar herself. But Emily's ex-beauty-queen status brings Grant memories of his children's appearance-obsessed mother--a...

"When hard-earned fishermen pension funds disappear, all eyes are on the only person with access to the on-line account -- Sonya Fleming, the flashy selectwoman with high-dollar fashion sense. When Joan asks Priscilla to get involved on her dear friend's behalf, Priscilla learns that Sonya is no spendthrift, despite her reputation of extravagance. But if not Sonya, who could be bilking funds from the island's fishermen? And can the depleted funds...

Discover a heartwarming tale of loyalty, friendship, and community. Join Janet and Debbie as they unravel the mystery of unearthed WWII medals.

To make them a family... She'll need his help. Raising three children alone is tough, but single mom Carly Bradley makes it work--until she takes in one more. As she struggles to handle the new arrival, grumpy new neighbor Mike Morris seems to bond with little Hannah. But a past tragedy keeps Mike at arm's length from Carly. Will they both learn to trust again before discovering happiness next door?