Rebecca Hawks has come home to remember who she was before the lure of life as a social worker in a big city nearly destroyed her-and might, still. She's moved back to her family's namesake mountain in West Virginia, where Granny Jo Hawks can help her forget the horrors she'd seen and been unable to prevent.Ex-Navy Corpsman, Nicholas Hart, has moved to Hawks Mountain in hope that its timeless Appalachian serenity will help him overcome his painful war memories. Now Rebecca and Nicholas must find each other-and their chances of a life together after putting the past to rest-on Hawks Mountain.

Can their love survive a secret he never suspected? A tragedy transformed Rose Hamilton from a surrogate mother for her beloved foster sister into a single mom expecting twins. But when she walks into Dr. Hunter Mackenzie’s West Virginia wildlife rehab clinic—with her pregnancy still a secret—all he sees is a gorgeous, likable woman applying for a job. Rose doesn’t want a romance with the handsome veterinarian who doesn’t suspect that she’s expecting, and who’s already got plenty of trouble thanks to a mayor who wants to rid his town of Mac’s lion cubs and injured wolves. Why would a man who obviously loves the wild life want to fall in love with a ready-made family?

Suddenly they're in charge of testing a "robo baby" designed to show teens how hard parenting really is. Will playing house lead to the real thing? "I think we should give the 'robo babies' . . . a test drive." Catherine, a leading member of the Carson school board, nodded her approval at Mandy. Mandy hid a smile and grasped at the thread of hope. As both a social worker and a survivor of a harsh upbringing as an unwanted child, she wanted the robo-baby program to have a chance. "My suggestion is that the baby simulator be put to the test in a real family setting," Catherine continued. "Once that's completed, we can use the findings to make an informed decision." Reverend John Thomas leaned forward. "And exactly who would you suggest do this testing, Catherine? All the board members, having already experienced the dubious joys of parenthood, would know what to expect. Thus making us the guinea pigs would prove nothing. And I'd like to go on record as saying that until the board makes a decision, I strongly object to bringing anyone in from the outside." "Exactly, John." Catherine smiled sweetly and turned back to Mandy and the hunky Carson High principal Lucas Michaels. "That's why we need a couple who can keep this discreetly confidential and who have no parenting experience. The obvious choices for the test are Ms. James and Mr. Michaels." Elizabeth Sinclair is the award-winning, bestselling author of numerous romance novels and two acclaimed instructional books for writers. Her novels have been translated into seven languages and are sold in seventeen countries. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, with her husband and two dogs. Elizabeth is the mother of three children and "brags constantly" about her grandchildren. Visit her at ElizabethSinclair.com

When Miranda said Jonathan Prince was movie star material, she hadn’t been exaggerating. Nothing could have prepared Andi for his startling blue eyes or the way a wave of blue-black hair draped over his forehead, obscuring one finely-arched eyebrow, or the even, white teeth that flashed through his casual smile, nor the voice that danced over her nerve-endings like fingers on piano keys. Pretending to be Jonathan Prince’s kind of woman was going to be easier than she’d expected. He’s naughty. She’s nice. Will he believe her reasons for masquerading as her twin sister, the high-society party planner he hired to organize his charity fundraising gala? Or will he decide that this kindergarten teacher is just another beautiful woman who’s willing to lie, cheat, and seduce her way into his bank account? Christmas on Hawks Mountain is about to go from “apple cider sweet” to “somebody put moonshine in the eggnog.” Elizabeth Sinclair is the award-winning, bestselling author of numerous romance novels and two acclaimed instructional books for writers. Her novels have been translated into seven languages and are sold in seventeen countries. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, with her husband and two dogs. Elizabeth is the mother of three children and brags constantly about her grandchildren. Visit her at www.ElizabethSinclair.com

"Can she trust him to be the man she needs?" Faith Chambers has come home to Carson, West Virginia. From the moment she steps off the bus, she starts wondering if this is just another mistake in a long line of mistakes. She has no training to help her find employment, estranged parents, and a three-year-old daughter depending on her for support. Despite the dismal outlook for a future, she is determined to be independent and make it on her own. Then she meets a man who could steal her heart if she lets down her guard . . . but does she dare risk her heart again? Sheriff Cole Ainsley is only in Carson to fill out his father's term as sheriff. Once that's done, he'll be moving on to take a new direction in his life as a teacher. But when he meets Faith and her beautiful little girl, his suppressed longing for a family rises to the surface, and he begins to second-guess his decision to move on. He wants nothing more than to protect Faith and her daughter, but Faith is just as determined not to allow him to insert himself in her life. Can Faith forget the other men in her life who have betrayed her trust and follow her heart? Is Cole in love with Faith or the idea of a family?

A 20 page sweet short from The Hawks Mountain Series including recipes from Granny Jo! Some memories are as sweet as the love they cherish. Granny Jo, matron of Hawks Mountain, sits by her beloved husband's grave and remembers how they met, the troubles they faced, and the love they shared that will never die. Elizabeth Sinclair is the award-winning, bestselling author of numerous romance novels and two acclaimed instructional books for writers. Her novels have been translated into seven languages and are sold in seventeen countries. She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, with her husband and two dogs. Elizabeth is the mother of three children and brags constantly about her grandchildren. Visit her at ElizabethSinclair.com