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Chloe Carmichael hadn't set foot in Northbridge, Montana, for years. Fourteen years, to be exact, since her parents had forced her from everything she knew and Her childhood home. Her best friend. And the love of her life, Reid Walker. Now she was back, and seeing Reid again truly felt like coming home. She may have returned for business reasons, but it was their very personal history that kept getting in the way. Chloe knew she should keep in mind their painful past, even if being with Reid in the present still gave her such incredible hope for the future….

Small-town cop Luke Walker smelled trouble the moment Karis Pratt arrived on his doorstep, claiming the baby she held in her arms was his. Luke had been devastated once before when Karis' sister left town with the daughter she confessed wasn't his. And though his mind and his heart had every reason to be skeptical, Luke soon realized that Karis was nothing like her impetuous sister. From birth, the little girl who could be his daughter had gripped his heart in her tiny fist and wouldn't let go. Was it possible that these two females could ultimately be his...to have and to hold?

It was her first time back in Northbridge since graduating from high school and Eden Perry still felt like an ugly duckling. Yet her gorgeous transformation impressed her small-town neighbors, not to mention long-ago crush Cameron Pratt. And as luck would have it, Cam's dark good looks had only improved with age. Now forced to work with him on a local investigation, Eden couldn't slow her racing pulse or control her sweaty palms. But as the intimacy between them grew, could the way she looked on the outside conquer the fears of the vulnerable teenager living inside?

Only the direst emergency could bring Jared Perry back to the small town he'd left ateighteen, swearing he'd never return. But hecouldn't turn his back on a family member introuble. And he never expected to find a reasonin lovely Mara Pratt for staying.… She'd been burned by love before and wasn'tabout to risk her heart to a big-city corporateraider. Especially one who'd been ready toescape the moment his tailored coat had pickedup some country dust. Still, something aboutJared made Mara willing to fight for a chance tobe together. She'd start by showing him whatcoming home really meant.

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY As a teenager, Faith Perry couldn't wait to escape her small Montana town. Now, after eleven complicated years away, she was back, determined to figure out where she truly belonged. And it certainly wasn't with the hard-muscled cowboy with a soft spot for wounded animals. …OR A PLACE TO CALL HOME? Boone Pratt couldn't believe his high school crush was back! And when Faith asked him to treat her ailing dog, the still-smitten vet felt the old feelings stir. But he knew Faith's heart was in the big city. Unless he could get her to realize that their hometown was the ideal place for settling down—together.

From passionate strangers… Nelly Pratt's job was to determine whether her elderly client's grandson was fit to be her guardian—that's all . She was not supposed to notice Wyatt Grayson's outrageous good looks. Or give in to the powerful—and forbidden—longing he awakened within her almost from the moment they met. …to sweethearts for life! Wyatt hadn't come to Northbridge looking for romance. But how did a man resist temptation when it came in a seductive package like Nelly? The beautiful, sexy social worker was making him rethink his solo act. But was Wyatt ready to leave his past behind and take a chance on love? There was only one way to find out….

Marti Grayson once had a storybook future in store—until a shattering loss took away her chance at happiness. In her loneliness, she took comfort in the arms of a gentle stranger she never expected to see again. Now, pregnant and alone, she's returned to her hometown to raise the baby on her own—until the stranger unexpectedly arrives at her door! Noah Perry's wild ways had cost him a chance at parenthood once before. Now given a second chance, he's determined to be a good father to his child. But Marti's beauty and strength make Noah want to give her all of his love—and build a family for always….

FOURTH TIMES THE CHARM? When it came to finding her dream husband, Kate Perry had struck out three times. One thing she knew for sure: he wasn't Ry Grayson. The devilishly handsome, fun-loving daredevil was wrong for her in every way. So what was it about Ry that made Kate yearn to get to know the man behind the sexy thrill seeker? Ry came home to Northbridge to help solve the mystery of his grandmother's past. It certainly wasn't to hook up with this prim and proper therapist who wasn't at all his type —- not even close. But once Kate let down her hair —- that fabulous red hair —- once she showed him her passionate side, anything was possible. Even convincing her to walk down the aisle with him?

Marriage was the last thing on Meg Perry's mind when the child psychologist was hired on as nanny to Logan McKendrick's energetic three-year-old. So she was attracted to the devastatingly handsome single dad—what woman wouldn't be? Problem was, her new boss seemed to find her just as irresistible…. What was it about his effervescent employee that made Logan forget all his high-minded principles? The Northbridge native wasn't planning on tying the knot again any time soon…even if Meg was awakening the most delightful domestic fantasies. But maybe it was time to lead with his heart—and make sure he didn't let this tender, loving woman get away!

After a decade away, Hadley McKendrick came home to Northbridge, Montana, a hundred pounds lighter and much the wiser. For the sophisticated designer, working with Chase Mackey wouldn't be a problem—her high school crush was ancient history. But when Chase suddenly took custody of his orphaned baby nephew, Hadley stepped in to help the hapless bachelor—and close quarters quickly reignited old feelings. Chase wasn't sure which was the bigger surprise—discovering a child he never knew or hottie Hadley's head-to-toe transformation! All of a sudden he had a ready-made family on his hands. The biggest shock of all—the commitment-phobe would do anything to make this new arrangement last forever.

When Shannon Duffy came to Northbridge, Montana, to meet her newfound brother, she didn't expect to also find the man of her dreams—wearing a Santa suit no less! But though Dag McKendrick was irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon had to at least try to resist him. She'd learned the dangers of falling fast…. For Dag, courting Shannon was an obvious no-no—especially since the ex-pro hockey player had been burned in the romantic rink before. Would he cave in to the temptation of finding out if Shannon was naughty or nice—just in time for Christmas?

Alarm bells…or wedding bells? Meeting Ian Kincaid set something off inside Jenna Bowen! Back in Northbridge, raising an infant niece, she needed to sell the family farm before the IRS took it away from her. The handsome dealmaker had an offer on the table—but he didn't want to honor her terms. So why did her opponent have to be so darn irresistible? Ian savored the idea of prolonging negotiations but this was a zero-sum game. If he clinched the deal, this spirited woman and her adopted daughter would suffer. And letting down his family business was out of the question. But the bell was tolling for Ian. It was time for him to make a choice…

High-school teacher Issa McKendrick had plenty of reasons to swear off men. With a baby on the way after a bad breakup, she retreated to her hometown to lick her wounds. Only to have two more men knocking at the door—her delicious landlord, Hutch Kincaid, and his adorable little boy. What was a gal to do but say come in? The widowed former football star had wounds of his own, but Hutch was determined to provide a happy home for his son. Then this achingly shy woman changed everything. At least Hutch could teach the flustered mother-to-be a thing or two about parenting. What he didn't realize is that for extra credit, they were both about to get lessons in love that would last a lifetime.

TAKIN' CARE OF BUSINESS When it came to the family company, Lacey Kincaid would prove to her hidebound father that she could play with the big boys. She rode into Northbridge, Montana, to get her way with the mighty Camden conglomerate-and was shocked to find herself up against easygoing rancher Seth Camden. Suddenly she couldn't stay out of flirt mode-how her father would crow if he saw her falling for the opposition! More cowboy than CEO, Seth Camden was content to tend the farms in his family's corporate empire. The pleasure was all his as he showed workaholic Lacey how to relax...until things began to feel so serious, he couldn't tell if it was alarm bells or wedding bells he heard ringing from his near future....