Best Selling Books by Tina Leonard

MULTIPLE COMPLICATIONS Sweet Callahan Homecoming Ashlyn Callahan has always known she would bring danger to Rancho Diablo. That’s why she runs from the cowboy she loves to hide out in Texas Hill Country. But all hell breaks loose when Xavier Phillips finds her…and her four newborn babies. With the future of Ash’s clan at stake, Xav is ready to lay his life on the line to safeguard the family legacy—and create a homecoming worthy of his Callahan bride! The Secret Agent’s Surprises Secret agent Pete Morgan came back to Texas to collect his inheritance and found a family waiting for him—orphaned quadruplets in need of a home! To adopt them, Pete needs a wife. A temporary engagement to Priscilla Perkins could be the ideal solution. Priscilla may not think Pete is husband material, but he knows she’d make a great mom. With five angels stealing his heart, it’s a scenario no man can resist.

Catch of a Lifetime The only good things she''d ever gotten from a cowboy were her daughter and her son. And rodeo gypsy Olivia Spinlove had vowed she''d never again let an elusive, sexy cowboy corral her heart. This single mom had been born racing barrels and had no trouble outrunning love—until Calhoun Jefferson strolled into her arena. Unlike any cowboy she''d ever known, he had artistic vision, concern for her kids and dark eyes that said, "Hey, pretty lady," even from a distance. He almost made her wild heart want to stop wandering. Because the promise in his kiss said that catching Calhoun might make it worth getting caught—for good.

Dillinger Kent is getting ready for a lonely Christmas on his Texas ranch. All that changes the night the widowed gunslinger hears an infant''s wails…and is swept into a time and town definitely not his own. After ditching her fiancé at the altar, Auburn McGinnis is on the run, trying to figure out how to hold on to her family''s perfume company. The rough-and-tumble stranger who just showed up with a baby girl in tow could be the hired gun—and protector—she needs. At first, all Dillinger wanted was to get back to his ranch. But with the resourceful, enchanting Auburn in his life, the twenty-first century is looking better and better. Have they both found what they''re looking for? A love that transcends time?

Family in an instant The Soldier’s Twin Surprise by Judy Duarte Even though his night of passion with Erica Campbell was incredible, for army pilot Clay Masters, an enlisted woman’s off-limits. Until fresh-out-of-the-service Rickie appears with news: she’s having his babies. Two of them! Can Rickie count on Clay—a man whose dreams of military glory have just been dashed—to be her partner in parenthood…and in love? The Cowboy SEAL’s Triplets by Tina Leonard Former bad girl Daisy Donovan is finally home where she belongs, ready to win over Bridesmaids Creek—and John “Squint” Mathison, the sexy former SEAL who is the father of her soon-to-be baby boys. John never had a real home. But now he’s determined to show Daisy that he’s ready to settle down—by getting Daisy to the altar before their triplets are born! USA TODAY Bestselling Author Judy Duarte & New York Times Bestselling Author Tina Leonard

A man of honor always protects the woman he loves Cord Greer was one such man. Tessa Draper had been his brother''s woman, but no matter how it broke his heart, Cord would do whatever it took to keep her safe. Even marry her in name only. Tessa was pregnant and alone, and her life—as well as Cord''s—was threatened. Marriage provided them temporary security—and the ultimate temptation. As danger closed in, was it fear that drove Tessa into Cord''s arms—or something more than Cord had dared to hope for? A Crookseye Canyon Story: A small town full of strong men and women—and love as everlasting as the wide Texas sky.

MATCHMAKERS'' OBJECTIVE To get our beautiful but stubborn, about-to-turn spinster relative, Noreen Cartwright, off the shelf! THE CANDIDATE Parker Walden—the sexiest man Rockwall, Texas, has ever seen! COMMENTS I''m a family man and a loving father who wants a mother for my four-year-old daughter—and a wife for myself. To boot, I was instantly smitten with Noreen: her strength and honor, her devotion to her family and her land. And can the woman ever fill out denim! I plan to convince her to let me love her. I''d be obliged if you''d give me your blessing. REACTION FROM NOREEN No one bothered to ask me! Sexy Single DADS

He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as sexy magician Poppy Peabody—but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand. Before Last takes off halfway around the world, he brings Esme and the kids back to the Malfunction Junction ranch in Texas. There''s room to spare and they need to settle down, but Last can''t stay. Sure, he and Esme have fun together, but it could never work. Besides, this cowboy isn''t ready to be a family man. Right?

You could knock Rafe Callahan over with a feather. He and the very prim, very proper Judge Julie Jenkins are having triplets! Rafe doesn''t expect their precious news to end the bad blood between the Callahans and Jenkinses. And as for saving his family''s New Mexico ranch, with three brothers married off, Rafe''s in fourth place. But that doesn''t stop the die-hard bachelor from proposing—feud or no feud. Julie always had a soft spot for the long, lean cowboy. But Rafe''s still a Callahan, and if she says "I do," she''ll be dealing with an army of bad-tempered in-laws and out-laws. Rafe''s promised her it wouldn''t be forever—just until their baby girls are born. That doesn''t stop the mother-to-be from dreaming of a future at Rancho Diablo—with Rafe as the happy father!

Not The Marrying Kind? Finding Daria Cameron warming his bed is a sight Judah Callahan will never forget. How can a red-blooded cowboy say no? Especially when Judah''s desired Darla from afar for years. Only now she''s having his babies…and planning on tying the knot with another man. Over his dead body! All Darla wanted was one night of passion with the wildly sexy Callahan she secretly loves. But now that she''s going to have a family, she has to be practical. And Judah isn''t the marrying kind. The die-hard bachelor was even willing to give up his share of his family''s New Mexico ranch to his five brothers so he could stay footloose and fancy-free. Now all Judah can think about is getting Darla down that aisle…with him. Can he get her to believe in their future together? He''ll bet the ranch on it!

In a tiny Texas town, the old folks were determined to trigger a population explosion! And sexy out-of-towner Jake Maddox was the answer to their prayers. No woman could resist his masculine appeal. Plus, he had "commitment" written all over him: a little boy to raise and a hankering to set down roots. A wife raffle was just the solution to their population problem. Except Mary van Doorn, the elected—only eligible—"intended," didn''t cotton to that. With the responsibility of six younger sisters, she''d never known romance and wasn''t looking for any. But relentless matchmaking, Jake''s all-male pursuit and her own feminine need were a hard combination to resist in such a small town. She found herself wanting Jake and a life with him, but was she more than a convenient candidate for wife?

ACCIDENTAL DADS Fairhaven, Texas—Population 384 385 386 The townsfolk were buzzing at the Yellowjacket Cafe. Out on the Double D Ranch, there was a downright population explosion! Seems when the hard-lovin'' but commitment-shy cowboy Brant Durning left town on a cattle-buying trip three months ago, he''d decided sweet Grace Barclay was everything he could want in a wife. If only he''d been the marrying kind. Brant got a shocker when he came back to the Double D and found out he was gonna be an uncle…. But just wait till he finds out he''s gonna be a daddy!

No woman''s going to hog-tie Creed Callahan into getting hitched. Even if it means losing his claim on Rancho Diablo, the New Mexico spread that one of six brothers will inherit— whoever marries and has the most children. Come hell or high water, Creed plans to be the last single man standing. Until sweet temptation comes knocking…. Preacher Aberdeen Donovan is just fine tending her flock and getting ready to adopt her three nieces. Her job description does not include saving some incorrigible cowboy from himself. But there''s something about a little competition that makes the devil-may-care bachelor change his mind about needing a wife. And marriage would help Aberdeen provide a home for the little girls. Not to mention, for the little secret that''s on the way….

This cowboy just wants peace and quiet—alone! Gabriel Morgan has been called home to Union Junction, Texas, by a father who claims he’s not trying to match his ornery son with a ready-made family. Gabriel isn’t ready to settle down—and meeting widow Laura Adams and her adorable children is not going to change his mind! Laura is charmed that Gabriel has fallen for her little girl and baby boy. But his “proposal” to marry her and take care of them all for one year seems too much like convenience, and not enough like the love she’s looking for. But her kids aren’t the only ones Gabriel’s falling for…

The Greatest Adventure When Holly Henshaw, wedding planner extraordinaire, left her no-good fiancé at the altar, she decided then and there: no more true love. Adventure, excitement, freedom—that''s what she wanted. She''d change her business, change her life…and if she was lucky, she''d kiss a cowboy along the way. That''s when she flagged down Bandera Jefferson, a long, tall Texan offering her a ride into the sunset. Ornery, possessive and handsome as the dickens, he was making wild-at-heart Holly think she just might like belonging to Bandera.

Callahan Cowboys are bachelors for life! That is, until Pete Callahan''s wily aunt delivers her ultimatum. The first Callahan to marry and have children—the more kids the better—wins the family ranch. Like his five brothers, Pete never considered himself the marrying kind. And that''s just fine with Jackie Samuels, a hardworking nurse who seems perfectly happy with her and Pete''s Saturday-night arrangement. Until she realizes she wants something more from the hunky, footloose rancher. Like a father for the triplets she just found out she''s having. Pete couldn''t be more delighted. He''s suddenly got an instant family. Jackie''s the only obstacle to their happy ending—she refuses to marry him. But maybe she knows the best way to land a cowboy is playing hard to get!

HASTY MARRIAGE SPARKS SPICY SPECULATION! Austin, Texas Caleb McCallum has long been one of Texas''s most elusive bachelors and everyone is wondering if the abandoned quadruplets left at Maitland Maternity Hospital are behind his sudden case of marriage fever. Is it mere coincidence that Caleb''s lovely new bride, April Sullivan, wanted to raise the precious babies as her own, but her chances at adoption were slim--until she tied the knot with the handsome ex-cop? Rumor has it that this union may be based on a practical arrangement, but there is no telling what spending night after night together will do to this instant couple....

When New York billionaire John Carruth is summoned to No Chance, Texas, to save the local rodeo, he has no idea he is going home. Now the long-lost twin to the town''s favorite son is determined to win over the people he left behind—and capture the heart of Chloe Winters, a Texan who has her own ideas of what it means to be part of a small town! Jake Fitzgerald, champion bull rider, didn''t know he had another half. John may be kin, but he''s still a stranger in these parts. With his billionaire brother hell-bent on changing Jake''s world, Jake knows he has to take a stand. Will he choose family—or will he take a chance on Erin O''Donovan, a woman who has always meant family to him?

Soldier. Cowboy. Father. Husband? Hired to work the Callahan brothers'' New Mexico spread, Shaman Phillips doesn''t know what to do about the stunning blonde he finds on his porch…except haul her into his arms. Turns out Tempest Thornbury wants to share more than just the returning soldier''s out-of-this-world kisses. She wants to have Shaman''s baby! Tempest came home to turn her not-so-hot past into a better future. The sexy, broody military man''s bringing that dream one step closer to reality—she''s got twin boys on the way. At Shaman''s insistence, she agrees to marry him…and remain his lawful wife for one year after their sons are born. But once he''s officially a father, Shaman can''t let Tempest head back to Hollywood. It''s time for this lonesome cowboy to join the ranks of those Callahan cowboys—and open a new chapter in all their lives!

Alex Banning anxiously awaited the birth of his male heir to carry on the Texas family ranch. A Banning boy had been part of the bargain with his wife of convenience, Daphne. But then Daphne not only had triplets, she had three girls wrapped in ruffles, white satin and lace! Suddenly this tough-guy cowboy was in over his head with three newborn daughters and a "marriage" to Daphne that seemed more than an arrangement.

Texas Tough…And Christmas Tender Christmas Baby Blessings Tina Leonard Ranger Seagal West is back in Bridesmaids Creek, Texas, on bodyguard duty with his soon-to-be ex, Capri Snow. And what a body to guard: to his surprise, she''s carrying twin babies. His babies. Capri is as irresistible and stubborn as ever. So how can Seagal convince Capri they all belong together—and not just for Christmas? The Christmas Rescue Rebecca Winters A slippery road, a speeding car…and Texas Ranger Flynn Patterson finds a baby lying helpless in the wreck. As he comforts the boy, Flynn''s heart turns over. He''ll never stop grieving his own lost family. But he can take care of this little guy, and his desperate mother. No matter how Andrea Sinclair pushes him away, Flynn knows the safest place for the fugitives this Christmas is his own lonely home. But will they stay?

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same. Lost One twin. Ben Mulholland desperately needs a bone marrow donor to save his little girl, Lucy. The brother Ben never knew he had is Lucy''s best, maybe only, chance. If he can just track him down… Found The miracle of hope. Caroline St. Clair has loved Ben forever and she''ll do whatever it takes to ensure he doesn''t lose his precious daughter. In the process, old wounds are healed and flames of passion reignited. But the future is far from secure. Finders Keepers: bringing families together

Defending his family''s New Mexico ranch against a hostile takeover is the only reason Sam Callahan would even consider getting married. With four of his brothers already happily hitched, the youngest Callahan could end up being the last bachelor standing. Unless Seton McKinley says yes.… Seton came home to Diablo to hang out her P.I. shingle. But the real reason is her unrequited crush on one hunky cowboy. The footloose charmer is proposing they make it legal—in name only! Of course she says no…until Sam flashes that infamous Callahan charm. Now the newlyweds are getting ready to become a family…of six! Fatherhood can change a man''s perspective, especially with quadruplets on the way. But nothing—not even the revelation of a shocker of a family secret—is going to change Sam''s feelings for Seton…and their three baby girls and boy!

A HERO''S SURPRISE Bridesmaids Creek, Texas, loves weddings. So favorite son Ty Spurlock hatches a plan to bring his single cowboy friends to town to woo the local ladies...as long as they stay away from Jade Harper. Ty secretly wants the gorgeous redhead for himself...even though he''s about to leave town to join the Navy SEALs. Jade refuses to stand in the way of Ty''s dream of being a SEAL...but she also can''t hide her precious surprise--two precious surprises!--when her hero comes home for Christmas. The whole town is in on a secret that''s about to rock Ty''s world. Head over heels for his twin girls, he''s ready to do the honorable thing. But how can Jade say yes to a man who was never meant to be tied down?

BREAKING ALL THE RULES Suz Hawthorne was always a rebel. But falling for Navy SEAL Cisco Grant—when Bridesmaids Creek legend already chose him as destined for another woman—borders on sedition. For a small Texas town that depends on its romantic reputation, flouting local lore is disastrous. Now, Suz''s renegade heart could cost her the family ranch, and the town its livelihood. Cisco knows he and Suz are meant for each other, and the twin babies they''re expecting are the only kind of magic he cares about. No one ever tried to cheat the Bridesmaids Creek charm before, but Cisco believes in doing things the old-fashioned way…his way. Can he preserve the town''s fabled tradition and still win the woman he loves?

Settle Down, Cowboy! Marriage isn''t in Dante Callahan''s short-term plans. But Ana St. John is! After the gorgeous nanny bodyguard—and woman of his fantasies—turns the tables and seduces him, Dante is suddenly corralling his inner wild man. Now Ana is having his baby…and refusing to say "I do!" There''s no denying Ana''s powerful feelings for Dante. But is the footloose rancher—and the hottest cowboy in New Mexico—ready to hang up his spurs for married life? According to the legend of the magic wedding dress, he''s not. Dante''s not one to fool with family lore. But he''s got to provide a major Cinderella moment to win over his prospective bride. He may be crazy for pulling out all the stops to get Ana to marry him—but that''s part of the fun of being a Callahan!

With a little help from a cowboy Daddy''s Double Duty by Stella Bagwell While caring for the twins she''d inherited, Vanessa Valdez saw her boss, rancher Conall Donovan, in a new light. Once a coldhearted businessman, he''d dropped everything to help her with the newborns. Vanessa didn''t know why the rugged Conall suddenly wanted her and her new family. But having his arms around her was enough to make her sleepless nights worthwhile… The Rebel Cowboy''s Quadruplets by Tina Leonard Mackenzie Hawthorne is looking for a ranch foreman, not a husband. Good thing, because marriage isn''t in injured bull rider Justin Morant''s future. Justin''s a natural with her daughters and a whiz at ranching…yet one day she knows he''s going to gallop off into the sunset. Unless, of course, the marriage-minded townspeople get their hands on him! USA TODAY Bestselling Author Stella Bagwell New York Times Bestselling Author Tina Leonard Previously published as Daddy''s Double Duty and The Rebel Cowboy''s Quadruplets

Great expectations! His Valentine Triplets by Tina Leonard Rafe Callahan is shocked when Julie Jenkins tells him she’s pregnant—with triplets! Rafe doesn’t expect the news to end the bad blood between the Callahans and Jenkinses. But that doesn’t stop him from proposing. Julie always had a soft spot for the sexy cowboy, even if he is a Callahan. Feud or no feud, she’s dreaming of a future at Rancho Diablo with Rafe by her side. Double Duty for the Cowboy by Brenda Harlen When Regan Channing finds herself in the family way, the last thing she expects is for another man to make her his wife! Especially not former bad boy Connor Neal. But Connor’s changed. Pretty soon Regan’s newborn twins have him wrapped around their fingers. And the electricity sizzling between Connor and Regan could power Haven for days. But can the deputy’s debt of obligation ever become true love? New York Times Bestselling Author Tina Leonard Previously published as His Valentine Triplets and Double Duty for the Cowboy

Rebel with a cause Beautiful Mackenzie Hawthorne is looking for a ranch foreman, not a husband. Good thing, because marriage isn''t in injured bull rider Justin Morant''s future. Justin is happy to take up the cause of saving the Hanging H ranch--and then there''s the bonus of playing stand-in father to the sexy single mom''s four angelic newborns. Mackenzie doesn''t know what miracle brought Justin to Bridesmaids Creek, Texas, but she''d be a fool to fall for the hunky cowboy who wears his rebel status like a badge of honor. Justin''s a natural with her daughters and a whiz at ranching...yet one day she knows he''s going to gallop off into the sunset. Unless, of course, the marriage-minded townspeople get their hands on him

She Was Very, Very Good! Running from relationships was a surefire way to get caught in the marriage trap—and ragged on by his brothers. But no matter what those rascals said, Tex Jefferson wasn’t afraid of intimacy—or good girls. And to prove he was man enough to avoid the now-and-forever bonds of wedlock, he planned to temporarily marry Cissy Kisserton, the prettiest, naughtiest man magnet in Texas. But somewhere between I do and make-believe bliss, his sinfully sexy wife became the most delectable, upright girl in town. Wicked she wasn’t…so why was this love-’em-and-leave-’em cowboy tempted to accept forever—with her?

“Leonard’s tough and stubborn characters make a vibrant impression, and will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.” —RT Book Reviews on A Callahan Outlaw’s Twins "Tina Leonard is an auto-buy for me.” —Kate Angell, USA Today Bestselling Author "Tina Leonard''s books are wonderful!" —Christine Rimmer, USA Today Bestselling Author Some secrets just can’t be kept. Dr. Kayla Wright has lived on the outside of Star Canyon’s social circles for years, unlike her vivacious sister, Jenny—yet Kayla’s always been drawn to handsome and sexy Romero Dark. But Kayla knows that her attraction to Romero can never mean anything, not with her reputation in Star Canyon—and especially not with her knowing an explosive secret about the Dark family’s father, the beloved Captain Dark, who died mysteriously in a warehouse fire the year prior. But when the passion between Kayla and Romero bursts into flame, Kayla knows she’s done the unthinkable. She can’t stop herself from being near Romero, yet she knows it’s not possible for her to devote herself to him under these circumstances. Will Kayla stay quiet about Captain Dark, or risk losing Romero’s love forever when she tells him the real story about a night Star Canyon has never forgotten?

The Trouble with Cowboys A love-''em-and-leave-''em cowboy was not what Nina Cakes wanted when she asked for a muscular man to help move her heirloom bed. After all, it was a cowboy who had gotten her sister into trouble, and no handsome rancher—not even a notorious Jefferson brother named Navarro—would make Nina forget why she''d come to Lonely Hearts Station: to save her sister''s good name. Nina was a librarian on a mission, and to win her love Navarro would need to offer more than sweet talk, teasing grins and world-shaking kisses…. She''d settle for nothing less than lassoing his untamed heart!

HER HOMETOWN SEAL When Daisy Donovan roars into town on the back of John "Squint" Mathison''s motorcycle, the people of Bridesmaids Creek start buzzing like bees in mating season! The former bad girl is finally home where she belongs, ready to win over her Texas town--and the hunky former SEAL who is the father of her soon-to-be baby boys. Although he just had the most passionate time of his life with the woman he adores, John''s after a prize he thought couldn''t be his. He never had a real home, growing up in a family who traveled from rodeo to rodeo. But now he''s determined to show Daisy that he''s ready to settle down and be the new favorite son of Bridesmaids Creek--by getting Daisy to the altar before their triplets are born!

First comes marriage…to another man? Mimi Cannady had no regrets. Spending that night with the cowboy had been the right thing to do—their beautiful daughter was living proof. And since the word commitment used to make Mason Jefferson buck like a bronc, her marrying another man the very next day was a good idea, too. But now it''s time for the truth…. When the sheriff from Malfunction Junction finds out he''s a father, he''s delighted. Naturally, Mason assumes claiming his daughter means claiming her mother, and he''ll finally get the only woman he''s ever wanted. However, Mason soon discovers he''s got it wrong. He''ll have to woo Mimi the way he should have all along….

Surprise! Surprise! by Tina Leonard released on May 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

"If You''re Selling Something, I''m Not Buying, Cowboy." They weren''t the warmest words of welcome for Gage Phillips, who''s just been named overseer of Dark Diablo ranch. On top of that, the Texas rover recently found out he''s a father. The last thing he needs is a woman ordering him around, not to mention driving him crazy with desire…especially now that he''s thinking about mending his footloose ways. Ireland seems a long way from Chelsea''s new life on the Callahans'' New Mexico spread—which now includes a teenage girl and her father: a raffish Texas cowboy with a slow, easy grin who''s throwing temptation squarely in Chelsea''s path! But a proposal? Gage surprises even himself with that one. It''s strictly business—so Chelsea can get her citizenship. Or maybe not. Because as far as Gage is concerned she''s already hooked one ready and willing renegade!

THE COWBOY''S BONUS BABY Creed Callahan swore that no woman was going to hog-tie him into getting hitched, but a little competition makes the devil-may-care bachelor change his mind about needing a wife. A wife like sweet Aberdeen Donovan. Marriage would help provide a home for the three little girls Aberdeen wants to adopt. Not to mention, for the little secret that''s on the way…. THE BULL RIDER''S TWINS Finding Daria Cameron warming his bed is a sight Judah Callahan will never forget. How can a red-blooded cowboy say no? Especially when Judah''s desired Darla from afar for years. Only, now she''s having his babies…and planning on tying the knot with another man. Over his dead body! Can he get her to believe in their future together?

THE WRONG FAMILY? Twins for the Rebel Cowboy by Sasha Summers Single mom Annabeth Upton wants to forget her worries for just one night. Then Ryder Boone steps in to protect her from a rowdy bar patron…and in a hot half hour they create the biggest worry of all. Two of them, actually! The honorable Ryder proposes, but the last thing Annabeth wants is to force Ryder into a loveless marriage, so she gives him an opt-out clause. The only problem is now she doesn’t want him to leave! The Twins’ Rodeo Rider by Tina Leonard Suz Hawthorne was always a rebel. But falling for navy SEAL Cisco Grant when local legend destined him for another woman borders on sedition. For a Texas town that depends on its romantic reputation, flouting local lore is disastrous. Cisco knows he’s meant to be with Suz and the twin babies they’re expecting. Can he preserve the town’s tradition and win the woman he loves?

She''d come to Texas for two things: a real cowboy and a baby… And her email buddy, Archer Jefferson, fit the bill. From his jeans to his hat to his crooked smile the man was more cowboy than Australian stuntwoman Clove Penmire had bargained for—perfect for helping a friend make one little baby. And Clove refused to let her lack of glamour—or the odd twist of her heart when she saw Archer—interfere with her baby-making mission. She''d be the one to love ''em and leave ''em this time...until a makeover and one night with Archer changed all her plans!

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same. Lost

Union Junction, Texas—a dusty small town filled with cowboys stubbornly clinging to bachelorhood…until they find the women of their dreams. Don''t miss these two favorites from beloved author Tina Leonard! Frisco Joe''s Fiancée When twenty women appeared at the Union Junction Ranch, Frisco Joe Jefferson smelled one big rat. The ladies claimed to have answered a housekeeper ad, but Frisco could spot matchmaking at ten paces. He almost shooed them away—then he looked into single mom Annabelle Turnberry''s beautiful blue eyes, and "go away" became "stay." But the once-burned, twice-shy Annabelle might need more sweet-talking than this tough guy can give. Laredo''s Sassy Sweetheart Laredo Jefferson was on his way out of Union Junction to discover the Something Big he was destined for. Until sweet Katy Goodnight managed to convince him to delay his departure so that he could ride a bull for charity. But when he fell off the bull and injured himself, he was forced to stick around a little longer. Which was fine with Katy, as she was more than willing to nurse her hero back to health. And if he couldn''t always be gentlemanly, that would be more than all right with her!