Best Selling Books by Jan Hudson

Can the whole tribe depend on her? Award-winning author Jan Hudson tells the enchanting story of a young Blackfoot girl caught up in the sweep of Western Canadian history. Being the oldest unmarried girl in her Blackfoot tribe is misery for fifteen-year-old Sweetgrass, but her father feels she’s not ready for the hard work and responsibility that come with being an Indian wife. Then, during the cold prairie winter, a smallpox epidemic breaks out. With the men away at war, Sweetgrass is one of the few women left to fight for the survival of her tribe. This is her chance to prove her maturity, but is she strong enough to fight the cold, hunger, and disease? “In a colorful, lyrical style evoking all the sense, Sweetgrass tells, with strength and tenderness, a dramatic story.”—Kirkus Reviews (pointer review) An ALA Notable Book, Booklist Editors’ Choice, and winner of the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year Award.

Irish is headed to Texas to find herself a rich, single man. She meets Kyle Rutledge at a lodge on the way. From the beginning, Irish is attracted to him, but even if he does have a perfect face and body, he is still a poor sculptor…or at least that’s what she thinks. And she is determined to find herself a rich man. Kyle, on the other hand, is determined to win her heart despite her assumptions about him. Maybe later on he’ll reveal that he is, in fact, a millionaire!

Jessica had awakened from her shock-induced faint to find familiar eyes sweeping her face, a familiar voice soothing her fright. For the man who gazed upon her was either a specter...or the spittin'' image of her dead husband! Millionaire Smith Rutledge was a living, breathing Texas blue blood, and as mystified as Jessica by his mirror image—a man who''d never touched her soul and stirred her desire like Smith. And though her Texan tycoon deserved the whole truth, Jessica would sooner see some skeletons left undisturbed.... Meanwhile, in his quest for answers, the sexy-as-sin Smith was making his casa her casa...his bed her bed!

Sheriff…Or Outlaw? Or Both? Down on her luck, Mary Beth Parker is back in her hometown of Naconiche, East Texas, to claim her inheritance—a rundown restaurant and motel. The whole town pitches in to help her with this fixer upper, including J. J. Outlaw, the sheriff. But Mary Beth doesn''t want his kind of help. Who cares that J.J. thinks the world of her four-year-old daughter, Katy? Who cares that he still feels the same way about Mary Beth? Who cares that he''s spending a lot of time at her place, wearing a tool belt and swinging a hammer? Shouldn''t falling for your high school sweetheart be against the law? TEXAS OUTLAWS

Cassidy Outlaw left her high-powered legal job—and the unscrupulous lawyer fiancé who broke her heart— to return to Texas. Here, life is simpler and the people more authentic. Managing her family''s Chili Witches Café and protecting the charm of old Austin''s landmarks keeps her too busy to care about spending time with Griff Mitchell, the new hottie in town with the Paul Newman blue eyes. When Cass literally stumbles over him on the jogging trail, Griff falls for her in turn—hard. Too bad she''s got a problem with big New York City lawyers…because he''s here to convince her family to sell their historic property. No one told him Cass was the kind of woman who could stand up to any man—a maverick who could break his heart. Will she forgive him when she discovers his secret?

Honor Bound Outlaw Sam Bass Outlaw knew from the first moment he laid eyes on Skye Walker that he had to get to know her. Although it wasn''t going to be easy to get close to the beautiful blonde, considering the German Shepherd, the bodyguards and the overprotective brother. There was a mystery behind Skye''s gentle exterior, and this Texas Ranger was bound and determined to figure it out. But Sam has to tread carefully. Skye''s story could be the missing link in a cold-case file that he''d love to put to rest. Talking about her past was something Skye obviously didn''t like to do, so should he leave well enough alone and concentrate on wooing her? Or should he push for the truth and do his duty as a Texas Ranger? Can Sam solve the case—and get the girl? Meet the Outlaws—a Texas family dedicated to law enforcement

ONE DETERMINED TEXAN From the moment their gazes collided at a family wedding, and their lips met in a passionate kiss, plain Jane Eve Ellison wondered if a man like Matt Crow could truly desire her. Sophisticated, sexy, and superwealthy, he could have any woman. But after their first magical encounter, he claimed he wanted her…. Eve didn''t give her heart easily All her life she''d been the brains to her sister''s beauty. Often overlooked. Never the object of anyone''s affection. But Matt was different. He made her feel beautiful. And cherished. Yet could Eve trust that this Texan was not merely enjoying the thrill of the chase, but was motivated by true love?

Jackson Crow sure had come far for a cup of sugar! But the maddening millionaire''s brazen grin and bedroom eyes told a blushing Olivia Emory that he was the new neighbor who''d been a mystery...until now. Months before, an innocent night of dinner and dancing had ended with a Do Not Disturb sign. And while memories of their passionate night together replayed endlessly in Olivia''s dreams, she''d hoped to never see Jackson again. For she''d been burned badly by men before, and was way too wild about this Texan to risk him breaking her heart—when what she wanted was to be branded his bride....

A Law-Abiding Outlaw! Carrie Campbell has secret business in Naconiche, Texas. But while she''s quietly looking into land for oil exploration, she''s also falling for Judge Frank James Outlaw. Hard. Yes, he''s got two little rug rats and yes, he lives in this crazy backwater town. But Carrie is discovering she would do just about anything to hang on to this Outlaw, no matter what his crimes. But will Frank still want her when he finds out what she''s up to? After all, she''s not doing anything illegal. He can''t throw the book at her. But she is kind of hoping he might hand her a life sentence…. TEXAS OUTLAWS

The Rebel In A Family Of Outlaws The only girl in a large family dedicated to law enforcement, Belle Starr Outlaw has quit her job as an FBI agent and divorced her cheating husband. Starting over, and too independent to be taken care of by her mom and dad, she lands in Wimberley, central Texas, to regroup. This small town is wonderful, and Belle is enamored of the people—especially Gabe Burrell. Gabe''s obviously a successful man—and a family man, seeing how protective he is of his mother and sister. But Belle wonders about stepping into a life recently vacated by Gabe''s ex-wife. Perhaps she''s not ready for a new relationship…. And there''s more to the story—a secret that Gabe''s not telling her. But since when does a rebel proceed with caution?

The Outlaw clan has always been tight, so Sunny Outlaw Payton and her sister, Cassidy, assumed the family didn''t want anything to do with the "illegitimate" twins. All that changes one day when Sunny is welcomed into the fold…and she''s introduced to her cousin''s friend Ben McKee, a Texas Ranger who really knows how to turn up the heat! Sunny''s not looking for sparks—she left the Austin police force for a quiet life running her family''s Chili Witches Café. And as a new widow, she''s gun-shy about falling for another man with a dangerous job. But Ben, who has his hands full as a Ranger and as a single father to a five-year-old towhead, is sure she''s the woman for him. And he''s doing his damnedest to convince her that he''s the "good guy" her Outlaw heart''s been looking for!

In order to save her beloved family, Estelle decides to take up an audacious job. She is to accompany a politician to a party and play the part of his mistress. Dressed up in an elegant dress, she catches the eye of billionaire and notorious playboy Raùl, who suddenly asks her to marry him. Knowing he could have any woman he wants, she responds with an icy stare. It turns out he’s just looking for a short-term marriage with no emotional involvement, and he’s willing to pay her handsomely for her trouble. Estelle, desperately in need of the money, has no choice but to accept…

In order to save her beloved family, Estelle decides to take up an audacious job. She is to accompany a politician to a party and play the part of his mistress. Dressed up in an elegant dress, she catches the eye of billionaire and notorious playboy Raùl, who suddenly asks her to marry him. Knowing he could have any woman he wants, she responds with an icy stare. It turns out he’s just looking for a short-term marriage with no emotional involvement, and he’s willing to pay her handsomely for her trouble. Estelle, desperately in need of the money, has no choice but to accept…

Physiotherapist Stephanie has a new job, which turns out to be a request from a millionaire to help his younger brother, who is unable to walk. She never could have guessed that the millionaire is one of her favorite actors—he’s Jordan Simpson! After an accident on the job, he shut himself away behind his dark eyes and in his mansion. Stephanie fights her attraction to him—those thoughts are unprofessional and she must hide them. But that task suddenly becomes a lot harder once Jordan steals a kiss from her!

City Boy Moves Home— For Now As Dr. Kelly Martin discovers, Cole Younger Outlaw is one ornery patient. The hard-bitten Houston cop doesn''t seem happy about recovering from his gunshot wounds in Naconiche—home of his protective family, the Double Dip ice cream parlor and a police department whose biggest concern is filling people in on the latest gossip. Kelly loves this small town, but the place seems to get on Cole''s nerves. No question there''s heat between them. No question that Cole''s feelings for her are genuine. But could he live here? Kelly knows she couldn''t possibly move to Houston. And what are they going to do about the baby? TEXAS OUTLAWS

As the maid of honor at her older sister’s wedding, Eve should be feeling only joy, but her heart is full of sadness, too. Unlike her beautiful sister, she’s simply plain no matter what she does. So when Eve realizes an unbelievably handsome man is staring at her, she’s sure that he’s just laughing at her hideous dress. But Matt Crow, attending his cousin’s wedding, has fallen utterly for the bride’s younger sister. She’s an angel! Her shiny blond hair and her diamond-blue eyes—he just can’t look away from her beauty.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE…. Single mom Julie Stevens…is about to get married—again. Only, this time, she won''t be jilted at the altar. Because this time, her groom isn''t local bad boy Flint Durham. And this time, she sure as heck isn''t wildly in love…. THERE GOES THE BRIDE…. How dare Flint kidnap her from her own wedding—and ask her to marry him? Julie needs a husband whose kisses don''t set her heart aflutter and her common sense askew. Besides, her twins need a levelheaded stepfather. After all, they''ll never know their real father. And, Julie vows, Flint will never know about them…. RITA Award Winning Author

The last thing Need Chisholm expects to see when he looks up from his beer is a nearly naked lady standing in the doorway of the saloon. He can''t resist trying to help a damsel in distress, but Kate''s too scared to admit what serious trouble she''s in. Need soon convinces her that he''s one tough Texan who can conquer anything--including her heart.

Kit Fox knows she can learn to ride the horse her tribe has captured from their enemies. But the elders object, so the girl learns in secret. Then the tribe is attacked, and it''s up to Kit to save her people.

Anne Foxworth Jennings was out of cash and nearly out of hope when she stepped inside Spider''s Houston pawn parlor to trade her diamond watch for enough money to stay one step ahead of the man who had threatened her life. But Spider proved to be her knight in shining armor, and Anne finally found the time--and the courage--to trust again.

While in Cairo for a holiday, American Meri Vaughn picks up a gold amulet at a street bazaar. What she doesn''t know is that she now possesses a precious treasure. Soon Meri is pursued by an assortment of unsavory villains and one unlikely hero, who has been haunting her dreams even before they met.

When the body of wealthy Angus Blessing is stolen from its grave and held for ransom, the family calls on the Pinkerton''s detective agency for help. And the call is answered by stunning actress/agent Amanda Swann--who sets out to capture the crooks, and along the way snares her client Beau Chandler''s heart.

Long legs in dusty jeans, eyes shaded by a cowboy hat, Ben Favor looked every inch a scoundrel--and Savanna Smith felt his smile like a kiss of fire on her skin. Savanna had come to the sleepy Mexican town to trace a con man, but her search kept getting sidetracked. Once Ben''s wild angel spread her wings, would she return to share his dream?

How could an out-of-this-world gorgeous man look so heartbroken? Amy Jordan wondered--then raced out into the rain to rescue him. After disaster struck his research, Dr. Neil Larkin felt shattered, but once Amy ignited a flame of hope with kisses that would melt a lab beaker, he was enchanted . . . and struck by a steamy attraction no science could explain.

Jackson Crow había ido muy lejos solo para encontrar a Olivia Emory. Meses antes, una inocente fiesta había acabado con el cartel de «No Molestar» colgado en la puerta de la habitación de un hotel. Desde entonces los sueños de Olivia habían estado llenos de recuerdos de aquella noche apasionada y salvaje, aunque había esperado no volver a ver a Jackson jamás. Los hombres la habían hecho demasiado daño para volver a confiar en uno. No podía permitir que aquel texano le rompiera de nuevo el corazón... cuando lo que realmente deseaba era convertirse en su mujer...

Jessica volvió en sí después de aquel shock y se encontró con unos ojos muy familiares clavados en ella, y una voz conocida que intentaba tranquilizarla. Aquel hombre era un fantasma... o la viva imagen de su difunto esposo. El millonario Smith Rutledge era un texano vivito y coleando y se quedó tan perplejo como la propia Jessica al ver cuánto se parecía a su marido... un marido que jamás la había hecho sentir o desear lo que Smith provocaba en ella. Y, aunque el magnate texano merecía saber la verdad, eso significaba destapar importantes secretos del pasado que podían hacer mucho daño... Mientras buscaban respuestas, ambos se dieron cuenta de que cada vez compartían más cosas... incluyendo la cama...

Assim que os seus olhares se cruzaram e os seus lábios se encontraram num beijo apaixonado, Eve Alison começou a fantasiar se um homem como Matt Crow poderia desejá-la. Ele era sofisticado, sexy, rico... e podia ter qualquer mulher que quisesse. Mas, depois do seu mágico encontro, disse que a queria a ela. Eve não entregava o seu coração facilmente, mas Matt era diferente: fazia-a sentir-se bonita e amada. No entanto, resistia a acreditar que ele estivesse apaixonado por ela...

Eve weet niet wat haar overkomt! Op de bruiloft van haar beeldschone zus wordt zij, grijze muis, gekust door een sexy man die beweert meteen met haar te willen trouwen! Maar ze is op haar hoede; Matt is de meest begeerde vrijgezel van Texas, dus wat wil hij van een muurbloempje als zij? Dit verhaal is eerder verschenen.