Brenda Minton
1) Trusting him
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Since the day he left prison, Michael Carsonsought a second chance. Helping troubledteens in a church youth group seemed a goodplace to start. Working alongside youth leaderMaggie Simmons, Michael could see his newlife before him-;a life he hoped would includesmart, pretty Maggie. But because of herpainful past, she was wary of trusting anyone,least of all an ex-con. When circumstancesbeyond his control threatened to pull him awayfrom Maggie and the...
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Remington Jenkins is back and Martin's Crossing will never be the same. At least not for Samantha Martin. Her teenage crush is all grown-up, and she's realizing the full-time rancher, part-time preacher, still holds her heart. Back then, Rem planned to marry her-until her overprotective brothers sent her away. If he can brave her formidable family, Rem's finally got a shot with the pretty nurse. But first Sam has a secret that she must share before...
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Duke Martin is a father! The former Army medic is stunned when old love Oregon Jeffries tells him the news. Given his troubled past, the hardworking rancher and diner owner understands why Oregon kept his daughter a secret for twelve years. But now Duke desperately wants to make up for lost time. As he sets out to be a true father to Lilly, he soon realizes his feelings for Oregon are growing stronger. When Oregon's health falters, he's ready to care...
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"Rancher Joe Lawson prefers his own company--until he rescues Daisy West and her twin foster babies from a car accident. When Daisy returns the favor by announcing their fake engagement to save him from his meddling family, Joe's quiet life turns upside down. Now he's engaged to his boss's daughter ... and if he's not careful, this cowboy might just fall hat over heels for her."--Amazon.com.
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"Cowgirl Andie Forester let an unexpected kiss turn into something more with cowboy Ryder Johnson. He's her best friend--and the man she's secretly loved forever. But when Andie discovers she's carrying his child, she turns to her newfound faith instead of the friendship now lost to her. Until Ryder comes blaring into Dawson, Oklahoma, proposing marriage-for the right and wrong reasons. Andie longs to say yes. But commitment-shy Ryder will have to...
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Raised on the run, free-spirited Breezy Hernandez has never stayed in one place too long. But now that she has joint custody of her late brother's twin daughters, she's determined to give them a stable home. Even if it means cooperating with the twins' bossy uncle. Texas rancher Jake Martin learned the hard way that women can't be trusted. But as he and Breezy care for the orphaned girls, Jake begins to open his heart. Is Breezy ready to put down...
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Leaving her cheating fianc�e at the altar made Gracie Wilson famous in tiny Bygones, Kansas. Now the only things she can count on are her job at the Fixer-Upper Hardware store and the store's handsome owner. Though Bygones' runaway bride has boosted Patrick Fogerty's business more than any sale could, his feeling for Gracie are more than professional. But with Gracie's heart in pieces, he's afraid to hurt her. Gracie must somehow find the courage...
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As president of the Lone Star Cowboy League, rancher Carson Thorn is committed to serving his community of LIttle Horn. But when his high school sweetheart, Ruby Donovan, returns, his steadfast pledge is tested. Ruby left town twelve years ago taking money from his father and breaking Carson's heart in her wake. Now she's asking for his trust just as her brother becomes Carson's prime suspect in a rash of recent ranch thefts. Carson is torn. His town...
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Widower Wyatt Johnson brought his two little girls home to Dawson, Oklahoma, looking for a place to heal. The grief from his wife's death still lingers, but it's time to move on and try to live a simple life. He's in for a surprise when he finds a lovely young nanny on his doorstep, ready to give him the help he won't admit he needs. Now his life is far from simple, which may be a blessing in disguise. In Rachel Waters he finds a nurturing, vivacious...
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Former bad boy turned cowboy Jeremy Hightree is back in town. And he wants to bulldoze an old broken-down church. Problem is, his old love Beth Bradshaw won't let him. She's got strong memories of that church-;and of him-;and won't let him destroy it. Then a storm sweeps through town, and Back Street Church is the perfect shelter for townspeople who've lost their homes. As Jeremy and Beth work together to rebuild their community, he realizes that...
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Pregnant and running scared, Grace Thomas turns to the one man she knows she can count on: rancher Brody Martin. The charismatic Texan promises to protect her, but she knows he'll never forgive her for breaking his heart and taking up with his former best friend. Given Brody's own unsettled past, Grace understands that the guarded cowboy needs time to trust her again. Yet as he helps her prepare for the baby's arrival, Grace knows she's found the...
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"Paralyzed veteran Eve Vincent has built an independent new life at a ranch for wounded warriors. But when she and her ex-fianc�e, Ethan Forester, are named guardians of an orphaned baby girl, they must face down past misunderstandings to make a future for Tori. And caring for the little girl together might just rekindle their love...this time for forever." -- Page [4] cover.
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Cooper Creek volume 1
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Reformed rebel Jackson Cooper thinks he can handle anything-;until a sullen teenage girl appears at his ranch, claiming the impossible. Even though he's not Jade's father, he can't turn her away, knowing she's in need. But he's going to need the helping hand of compassionate schoolteacher Madeline Patton. An unlikely duo with their own secret fears, Jackson and Maddie certainly don't expect the Christmas surprise of instant parenthood. Yet as they...
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A Rancher's Mission
As a volunteer at the Lone Star Cowboy League Boys Ranch, Tanner Barstow helps the troubled young residents turn their lives around. When a local rancher dies and leaves his large property to the boys ranch, Tanner finds himself spending a lot of time with Macy Swanson, whose orphaned nephew, Colby, lives at the ranch. Tanner's attracted to the newcomer, but she doesn't fit his plans. Macy longs to have Colby come home with...
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She's the gift he never expected…
He returned for his sister's wedding…Not a romance of his own.
Back in his hometown to help his family, rancher-turned-businessman Max St. James has no intention of staying beyond the holidays. But the more time he spends with his sister's wedding planner, Sierra Lawson, the more the small town he left behind feels like home again. Falling for Sierra wasn't part of his plan, but he's never wanted anything more...
16) A Cowboy's Heart
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Willow Michaels is through letting other people run her life. She's ready to stand on her own. Be independent. Run a business. Raise bucking bulls! And no matter what former rodeo star Clint Cameron thinks, Willow knows she's up for the job.
Clint is used to taking care of everyone. His family, friends and especially his twin four-year-old nephews depend on him. Yet his stubborn, beautiful neighbor keeps pushing him away. Willow's scared to trust...
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Cowboys get a second chance at love in these two stories by author Brenda Minton
The Cowboy's Family
Widower Wyatt Johnson brought his two little girls home to Dawson, Oklahoma, looking for a place to heal after his wife's passing. He's in for a surprise when lovely young nanny Rachel Waters shows up on his doorstep. In Rachel he finds a nurturing woman whom his daughters adore. Together, Wyatt and Rachel help each other realize that they're deserving...
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From the author of The Rancher's Christmas Bride. "Full of heart, family, and small-town charm, this book will warm and inspire readers." -Wishful Endings
Can he cowboy up for fatherhood?
He had no room for love . . . until now.
After meeting the son he never knew he had, Marcus Palermo's simple life turns upside down. Complicating things further is Lissa Hart, the boy's lovely guardian. She'll help him become a parent-but falling for a gruff...
19) Rekindled Hearts
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All Lexi Harmon wants is to be married-to her ex-husband. When a tornado traps them together, she prays they have a chance at life and love again. But embittered police officer Colt Ridgeway believes he can't give Lexi what she really wants-children and security. As they work side by side to rebuild High Plains, Lexi holds out hope that their marriage can be rebuilt, too, one piece of his heart at a time.
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Her Texas Homecoming
At eighteen, Lucy Palermo couldn't wait to join the army and leave Bluebonnet Springs behind. Ten years later, she's come home to fix her family's falling-down ranch and repair the bond with her troubled siblings. Neighboring rancher Dane Scott is even more handsome-and distracting-than she remembers. The single dad's priority is making a stable life for his daughter. He needs someone who'll stay-and straight-talking Lucy doesn't...