Family Matters

Series · 8 books · 1999

By Dorsey Kelley, Martha Shields, Amy Frazier, and more

Books in series

Family by the Bunch

1999

FAMILY MATTERS ONE+ONE+FIVE? He wanted a family of his own. But rancher Hank Whittake figured he'd do it the old-fashioned way: find a woman to share his country life, then conceive their own bundle of joy in a most enjoyable manner. Yet somehow sweet-talking Neesa Little snuck under his guard and he found himself taking in five rambunctious orphans desperately in need of a family…. Despite his self-imposed cantankerous manner, Hank's heart soon opened to the children—and pretty Neesa. Something in the mysterious woman's eyes whispered of forgotten dreams and made Hank long to uncover all of Neesa's secrets…so they could forge a family from five most unexpected deliveries. Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

A Family for the Sheriff

1999

FAMILY MATTERS I FOUGHT THE LAW… Joe Roberts was tenderhearted and incredibly sexy, but he was a lawman—just like the man who had broken Maria Lightner's heart in the past. Maria tried to ignore Joe, but her little boy had other ideas. He wanted a daddy and had chosen the new sheriff as his perfect father. What was a single mother to do? AND THEN I MARRIED HIM! A wife and child were the last thing on Joe's mind when he came to town. But Maria and her adorable son had shown him what he was missing. A home. A family. The kind of love a man couldn't walk away from. What was a marriage-shy lawman to do? Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

Sheriff Takes A Bride

1999

FAMILY MATTERS THE LAWMAN AND THE LADY Hallie Cates' biological clock was ticking, but there was nary a husband on the horizon. Then she returned to her hometown and discovered Cam Osborne a gorgeous small-town sheriff straight out of her dreams. He was everything she wanted in a man, but he'd sworn off commitment. And although she tried to steer clear of the handsome lawman, Cam was impossible to resist. Avowed loner Cam liked his bachelor life-style until he butted heads with the lovely schoolteacher over her law-breaking grandmother. Sweet Hallie with her down-home values was a lady worth chasing. Only problem was, Hallie was the kind of woman a man married, and Cam wasn't looking for a wife was he? Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

His Perfect Family

1999

FAMILY MATTERS MAN AROUND THE HOUSE... Single mother Adrienne Rhodes warned herself not to drool over carpenter Cutter Matchett. His broad back, clever hands and low-slung tool belt were very appealing—but it was the loneliness in his eyes that kept her close.... Cutter was hired to remodel the bathroom—not tease her nosy mother, counsel her plump daughter about boys, and certainly not to heal Adrienne's broken heart Yet Adrienne couldn't resist the warmth of Cutter's kiss—or his arms. Soon Adrienne wanted Cutter to build something else in her life: a marriage Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

Nevada Cowboy Dad

1999

FAMILY MATTERS FAMILY FOR A YEAR.... Both wanted a home—the same home! So lonely widow Lucy Donovan and Rusty Sheffield struck a yearlong bargain. Lucy promised the cash to save the cowboy dad's beloved ranch, and he'd let her stay at her old house with him and his niece. And when the year ended, so did their partnership. Right? OR A LIFETIME/ Well, not if Lucy could help it. She'd come to recapture her happy childhood—but Rusty was making her glad she was a woman. Soon, Lucy didn't want to go anywhere—except down the aisle! Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

Husband Found

1999

FAMILY MATTERS "HELLO, I'M YOUR WIFE!" Rafe Johnson had been searching for his past but he'd never expected to find a long-lost wife! He could hardly believe his eyes, yet being close to Emma, touching her, kissing her, stirred memories he'd thought lost and gone forever . Amnesia? Emma thought that excuse belonged in soap operas. Still, she couldn't deny the yearning in Rafe's gaze or the longing in her own heart. Six years' separation had changed them both, yet Emma had never forgotten her husband. But now she had to introduce him to the son he'd never known he had! Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

The Way to a Cowboy's Heart

1999

FAMILY MATTERS IT WAS JUST A HOUSE Bachelor Cade McKendrick has no intention of filling his rugged ranch with a family. Then his hastily hired cook turned out to be a gorgeous single mom, and the place was promptly invaded by freshly baked cookies, toys and laughter. Soon, Cade longed for something he didn't even believe in COULD IT BECOME A HOME? P.J. Kirkland was a mother, not a wife. Yet Cade's tender ways had her dreaming of a husband. Was it possible this cowboy wanted more than a place to hang his Stetson that he desired his own loving family? Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

Paternity Lessons

1999

FAMILY MATTERS PATCHWORK FAMILY In the blink of an eye, Tyler Corwin found himself father to the little girl he'd loved as a baby, then let go when his marriage fell apart. Back then, the decision—the right thing to do—had torn him apart, just as his daughter's rebelliousness did now. To reconnect with Lanie, he needed help. He needed Shaunna Lightfeather. The earthy beauty healed horses and, Tyler hoped, children, too. And as Shaunna worked her magic with Lanie and his daughter's wild Mustang, he realized she'd charmed this dad, as well. But would the woman who'd won his heart and restored his family consider a future by his side? Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

Authors

Maris Soule has had 6 mysteries, 25 romances, and 2 short stories published. In addition to twice being a RITA finalist, several of her romances have placed and won in other writing contests. Her 30th book, ECHOES OF TERROR, a thriller set in Skagway, Alaska, won first place in the 2017 Florida Writers Associations Royal Palm Literary Competition's mystery/suspense category. Born and raised in California, Soule was working on a master's degree in art history at UCSB when she met and married her husband. The Soules, who have two grown children and two granddaughters, now live in Michigan in the summer and Florida in the winter. Over the years she's raised and shown Rhodesian Ridgebacks; taught art, math, and some college English; has continued painting and drawing; and enjoys (along with her husband) boating on Lake Michigan. She writes a weekly blog on the craft of writing (https: //marissoule.com/blog/). She is a member of MWA, MMRWA, Sisters-in-Crime, RWA, FWA, and Authors' Guild. For more information: Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/2SsQo1j Website: https://marissoule.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarisSouleAu... Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisSouthHaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maris-sou...

Elyssa Henry

Author · 1 books

Pen name of Joyce Lavene and Jim Lavene.

A four time National Readers Choice award finalist, Teresa Southwick is the author of more than 65 romance novels. She's also been a finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious Rita Award and a winner of Romantic Times Book Reviews Magazine's Reviewer's Choice award for best Silhouette Romance. Teresa grew up in Southern California, one of six children—four of them boys. That gave her a lot of experience with the male point of view and has served her well in her writing career. Living in Las Vegas which she considers just a little east of her childhood stomping grounds, she loves to hear from readers and can be contacted at www.teresasouthwick.com.