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Melody Spencer had long-ago wiped the dust of Cupid, Texas, off her cute shoes…and done her best to forget the chiseled jaw and strong arms of cowboy Luke Spencer. Their families might be part of a long-time feud, but he was her very first love, even if it turned out they never wanted the same things. But now Luke's come striding back into her life, tempting her with the memories of long, lazy evenings and hot, passionate kisses.

Wearing a too-tight “Santa Baby” costume held in by a double pair of Spanx, Paige MacGregor runs headlong into a gorgeous, grey-eyed hunk of a long, tall cowboy. And not just any cowboy, but country-Western star Cash Colton, visiting Twilight to perform in a charity concert. Most women would melt at his feet, but Paige knows all too much about self-assured men with cocky attitudes, so she tells him to get lost. Cash is in town, nursing his own broken heart, but Paige has knocked him off his feet. He’s convinced she’s perfect.

Like a bolt from the blue... All her life, perky scrub nurse, Lacy Calder has heard fanciful family stories about The Thunderbolt. Legend has it, when the thunderbolt hits, you'll know for certain you've found The One. Dr. Bennet Sheridan believes in one thing--science. Fables of romantic love have no place in this dedicated surgeon's life. But with a little help from a fainting goat, when lightning strikes and he meets the woman of his dreams, Bennet finds himself wondering if there's space in his heart for a little love magic after all...

When bodyguard Ryder Southerland sees his best friend's sister, Katie, at an LA Christmas party, he mistakes the slinky blonde for a celebrity stalker and tackles her. Then they tackle each other at his place. The next morning Katie's gone, and Ryder tells himself it's for the best. It isn't. Now, one Christmas later, Ryder's falling for the woman he's been missing in the town he hasn't missed at all.

Get ready for one wild road trip in this sizzling enemies-to-lovers action/adventure romantic comedy! When Maddie Cooper's impulsive twin Cassie disappears on a botched FBI art theft sting, the intense former Olympian storms onto the scene, ready to tear through anyone necessary to bring her sister home. That includes bulldozing her way into working the case with agent David Marshall—the arrogant, by-the-books G-man who sees adrenaline junkie Maddie as nothing more than a meddling sister likely to destroy his investigation. Maddie usually keeps her killer body, and guarded heart locked ...

The illegitimate son of a Texas ranching dynasty, Ridge Lockhart left home 10 years ago with one goal: to become more successful than the father who never accepted him. Mission accomplished, but now he's back at the Silver Feather Ranch for a wedding - three days of best man duty until he can hightail it out. Then he spies Kaia Alzate, and suddenly leaving isn't quite so appealing.

Jenny Danvers believed she was done with her first love, Scott Finley. Things between them had gotten tangled up in her parents’ tragic death and it was simply too hard for her to be around him. When a heartbroken Scott left town, she prayed it was for good. But now Scott is back in Kringle, Texas and her meddlesome brother, Ryan, has hired him to help out on the family ranch as they get ready for a big holiday celebration. Can these two headstrong people mend fences? Or will the perfect Christmas reunion be forever out of their grasp?

On the run from an arranged marriage, Princess Annabella of Monesta dons the guise of a hitchhiking cowgirl. But when she finds herself drenched, alone, and hungry, she has no choice but to trust the tall Texas horse whisperer who offers her a ride. He's like no one she's ever known - a strong sexy man who says just what he thinks. And when one wild kiss leaves her breathless, she quickly realizes she'll give up everything to spend a lifetime of nighttimes in his arms. But how can there be happily-ever-after with palace guards hot on her trail?

Just uttering the word wedding makes Jodi Carlyle break out into a cold sweat. So a year after she was dumped at the altar, and two days after turning the big 3-0, she decides to break some rules - by dressing to the nines, hiring a limo, and crashing a swanky wedding....

Get Married or Else! Cole Bailey’s eccentric billionaire grandfather issues an edict. If his grandsons don’t settle down soon, he’ll sell controlling interest in the family business. After losing a coin toss to his twin brother, Zach, Cole's gotta go first. On the hunt for a bride, Cole crashes a high society wedding and comes face-to-face with his high school pal, Tess Morgan. The formerly shy, overweight bookworm is no longer the pushover who did Cole’s homework for him. At the reception, Tess goads him into a game of pool. Just to keep things interesting, Cole suggests a wager. ...

Desperate to win back his ex, billionaire playboy Jeb Whitcomb spent a year in self-discipline and (mostly) celibacy. He's a new man. But when she decides to marry someone else, Jeb immediately sets sail. He has only four days to stop the wedding and, worse still, he has a stowaway…the only woman who can make a newly good man behave very, very badly! R.N. Haley French is furious. For one night, she lets go of her usual boring routine, and the next she knows she's accidentally off to Florida with Mr. Sexy Superficiality, and desperately trying to forget the steamy encounter they almost shared.

This Christmas, sparks are igniting in Kringle, Texas as two hearts find each other for the holidays. When an injured knee leaves grumpy rancher Ryan Danvers stranded, sunny, biscuit-baking beauty Nina Ellis comes to his rescue. Between roasting chestnuts and sipping hot cocoa, a festive friendship blossoms. But when Nina considers selling her bakery to pursue new dreams, their relationship is put to the test. Will Nina and Ryan take a chance on love and gift each other a future together? Or will misunderstandings leave them with nothing but fruitcake and regrets? Join the residents of ...

This Christmas, the greatest gift could be a second chance at love. Maddie Craig enjoys her quiet life in the charming small town of Christmas Beach, Louisiana, content to work as a pediatric nurse and raise her son Alex alone after the tragic death of her husband Rob. Her longtime neighbor and friend Jeff Murphy has always been a source of support, but when a devastating fire destroys Maddie's holiday décor, she begins to see Jeff in a new light. As Maddie and Jeff join forces to create a magical family Christmas celebration, the spirit of the season sparks long-buried feelings between ...

Ember Alzate is a fantastic matchmaker with one big problem: She can't find the perfect mate for herself! Alzate family legend says that when she kisses "the One" she'll hear a mysterious humming. Well, Ember's kissed a lot of guys, and she's never heard a thing. Now, instead of searching for herself, she vows to find her best friend, Ranger Lockhart, a bride. It's clear this smart, sexy man just needs to meet the right gal. Ranger's returned home to Cupid with marriage on his mind, but he's not interested in the parade of women Ember pushes under his nose.

Billionaire Gibb Martin loves risk almost as much as he loves a well-made suit. But when his business partner and longtime friend suddenly bails on a major venture to get married…well, that's one risk Gibb isn't willing to take. Now he just needs to charter a plane to Florida so he can stop the wedding - fast! Normally, bombshell pilot Sophia Cruz would have told Slick City Boy exactly where to go. Unfortunately, she really needs cash - even if it does come from an over-privileged guy with a very fine backside.

In the Gulf of Mexico, near South Padre, sits a private island with a bit of a magic about it: the colors are brighter, the food tastes better, and turtles and cranes find sanctuary there. The billionaire heiress who built the thriving resort on Hobby Island exclusively for crafters, Eloisa Hobby, is as much a mystery as she is a mentor.

Rancher Noah Tanner doesn’t believe in love, especially after his fiancee dumped him and married his best friend. But when Josie Reid jumps into his truck, pleading for help, he’s ready to forget his troubles and come to her rescue. Little does he know she’s the biggest trouble he’s ever met. Josie just wants one thing—to find her forever home in Calamity, Texas. But when everything goes haywire, she finds herself stuck with a headstrong cowboy who makes a wild proposition... and she’s just desperate enough to agree to it.

It's cold outside, but these guys are roaring hot....

HOW MUCH TROUBLE COULD ONE INFANT BE? It didn't take billionaire cowboy Clay Barton long to find out. Frazzled and frantic, he summoned the lovely pediatrician down the street--who instantly transformed the tiny terror into an adorable, cooing bundle. Who could blame his newborn niece? Clay wouldn't mind being in Dr. Tobie Avery's arms, himself... As one helpful visit became a week of playing pretend family, Clay started to hope he'd finally found a woman who loved him for himself, not just for his money. Yet what would Tobie do once she discovered he wasn't a working-class cowboy, but a ...

Bah Humbug! After her parents announce their divorce after thirty years of marriage, the last thing Olivia Kearns wants is a big dose of holiday cheer. It's hard enough avoiding holiday magic in her hometown of Kringle, Texas, but then the absolute worst happens. Her ex Nick Matheson shows up on her doorstep asking for her help. Olivia isn't one to turn away a man in need, and Nick has changed for the better. Memories of their past passionate affair spark renewed feelings, but can Olivia open her guarded heart without getting burned again? Nick is determined to prove to Olivia that this ...