A Cold Creek Secret

Just back from a tour of duty, all Major Brant Western wanted was a hot meal and a warm bed. What he didn't need was the stunning socialite in disguise who'd just shown up at his family's Cold Creek ranch. Scandal trailed bad girl Mimi Van Hoyt—aka "Maura"—everywhere she went. But once Brant discovered her secret, how could he turn her away? Being stranded in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard was not Mimi's idea of a fun time in the Tetons. Then why was she starting to think this sexy soldier could be more than her shelter from the storm? And the more determined Brant was to protect her and her unborn child, the more she believed that this honorable, irresistible military man was the only man for her.

A SOCIALITE WITH SECRETS… Being stranded in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard is not heiress Mimi Van Hoyt’s idea of a fun time. On the run from her latest scandal, Mimi just wants to start over. So when she crashes her car outside sexy Major Brant Western’s ranch, she offers a false name, Maura, and begs for shelter from the storm. On leave from his latest tour of duty, all Brant wants is a hot meal and a warm bed. What he doesn’t need is a stunning socialite in disguise who’s just shown up at his family’s Cold Creek ranch. The more Brant gets to know her, the clearer it becomes that “Maura” is hiding something. But when Brant finally discovers her secret, he might not be able to let her go… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Not Just a Cowboy by Caro Carson Heiress Patricia Cargill is more than just a big bank account. Running Texas Rescue and Relief gives her the greatest satisfaction she could imagine. Until she meets nomadic cowboy Luke Waterson, who’s so much more than he seems. He could be everything she needs.

Take a second chance in Cold Creek with a fan favorite from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne. Fifteen years later, Quinn Southerland still hadn't forgiven Tess Claybourne for treating him like the dirt beneath her boots. But the widowed nurse tending his ailing mother was a world away from the spoiled homecoming queen Quinn had known. Yet she was just as achingly beautiful, still arousing the old bittersweet longing for something he could never have. Or could he? That fierce attraction still burned between them. This could be their second chance…if they let love lead them where their hearts longed to go…. Originally published in 2009.

A cowboy, a baby and the woman who could save them both… She'd often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte is home. But the baby he carried can't possibly be theirs. Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she never stopped loving is back, even for just a little while—with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that’s as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton is faced with a choice: love him—and that little girl—while she has them, or save herself and get away while the getting is good. Because there’s no way she'll be able to escape with her heart a second time… Originally published in 2010

The Bowman family is back in this perennial favorite from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! He’s the one you called when you need rescuing, but who is Taft Bowman going to call when he needs help? Ten years ago Laura Pendleton, the love of his life, left town without a word. Now she’s back, with a new last name—and two adorable little ones in tow. Well, Taft was stupid enough to let her go once before…he's not about to make the same mistake again. He never stopped loving her—and one look at those adorable little faces and he knew that he is meant to be with Laura and her kids forever. All he has to do is convince her that this time he is a man she could count on! Originally published in 2012

Return to Pine Gulch in this classic tale of love and homecoming by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! Lieutenant Magdalena Cruz had come home, but it wasn't the way she'd envisioned her return. And though all she wanted was to be alone, infuriatingly handsome Dr. Jake Dalton—of the enemy Daltons—won’t cooperate. And she needs him to, because the walls around her heart are dangerously close to crumbling every time he comes near…. Jake has spent most of his life trying to get closer to Maggie, with little to show for it. But she’s the woman he's always wanted, and no injury in the world could change that. Now if only he could convince her that the woman who stood before him was beautiful, desirable, and meant to be his…. Originally published in 2006

FOURTEEN-CARAT FORTUNE It’s like a page ripped from her diary when Christine Briscoe finds herself dancing with Gavin Fortunado at his sister’s wedding. It’s like a scene from her dreams when the flirtatious attorney asks her to be his—pretend—girlfriend. But there is nothing make-believe about the sparks between the quiet office manager and the sexy Fortune scion. Considering Gavin’s reputation, she might be heading for heartbreak. Or maybe, just maybe, straight down the aisle!

www.KarenHarperAuthor.com Every town has its secrets… Returning to Cold Creek, Ohio, is an act of courage for Tess Lockwood. Abducted and held captive as a young girl, she is unable to remember anything about the crime that destroyed her childhood and tore her family apart. Now a grown woman with a bright future, she is certain she has put the past behind her. But when she inherits the family home, Tess must confront the demons that still haunt her and the town of Cold Creek. Gabe McCord has always blamed himself for what happened to Tess. He had been a teenager when she was snatched from the group of children he was responsible for watching. Now Gabe has taken on the role of sheriff and hopes to shed new light on the cold case, especially given his growing feelings for Tess. Tess isn't ready to recall what happened to her, and she has no intention of digging up any details that might remind her of the truth. But when another child in the town goes missing, she's certain it's related to her return to Cold Creek. Together,Tess and Gabe will have to work to unlock their painful memories in order to save another child and heal their damaged souls, for good….