Callahans of Texas

Can you ever get a second chance at your first love?Jenna Callahan Colby...It took a while to heal after her husband left her and their baby son, but Jenna is content. Her little boy is a delight. She's surrounded by a loving, supportive family and friends. And she's a partner on the large, successful Callahan Ranch.Then Nate Langley moves back to Callahan Crossing, and the attraction she felt for him years ago is even stronger now. Does she dare take a chance on love again?Nate Langley...Nate has loved Jenna since he was fifteen, but he never let her know. He had accepted her father's declaration that she should marry someone who was going places, not a man who worked as a cowboy and helped his father on the family farm.After 9/11, Nate felt the call to serve his country and joined the Army, seeing combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, he's home and ready to let Jenna know how much he loves her.But Jenna's cowboy is battling PTSD and has some healing of his own to do. Can strong faith, good friends, a loving family, and Jenna help him put the horrors of the past behind him? Can he prove to her father--and to himself--that he's the man Jenna deserves? One who will love and care for her always."Filled with Texas charm and the healing power of love."-- DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author"A slice of American life--as current as today and as timeless as love always is. Both tender and realistic."--LYN COTE, author, Texas Star of Destiny series"A delightful yet realistic romance. Highly recommended, especially for returning vets and their ladies."--GAYLE ROPER, author, A Stranger's WishThe Callahans...A close-knit Texas ranching family. Strong in their faith. Loyal to family and friends. Leaders in their community. Dub and Sue Callahan, owners of the vast Callahan Ranch in West Texas, have achieved most of their goals in life except the most important one--to see their children happily married. And they're gettin' impatient...Three siblings...Jenna--Will her love help Nate heal from the emotional wounds of war?Chance--Can he convince Emily that God has a plan for them?Will--How does he prove to Megan that her past doesn't matter when it comes to love?

He wants to get married and live in Callahan Crossing. She's climbing a career ladder--with a big city destination.Emily Rose Denny...Emily Rose is in the small West Texas town of Callahan Crossing because her work setting up the county historical museum will look good on her ever-growing resume. Though she likes the town and the Callahan family--especially cowboy/builder Chance Callahan--she's determined to prove to her jet-set parents that she can be a success. To them, that means becoming the curator of a prestigious metropolitan museum. She has tried all her life to impress them, especially her father, but nothing she has ever done has been good enough to earn their approval or love.Chance Callahan...Chance fell in love with Emily Rose the first time she smiled at him. With a tender, caring heart, she's as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. He intends to do everything he can to convince her to stay--both with his town and with him. But can he compete with her need to make her parents proud of her?Will Emily learn to forgive, let go of past hurts, and discover the true meaning of love? Or will Chance need to choose between staying with his family and hometown or being with Emily?The CallahansA close-knit Texas ranching family. Strong in their faith. Loyal to family and friends. Leaders in their community. Dub and Sue Callahan, owners of the vast Callahan Ranch in West Texas, have achieved most of their goals in life except the most important one--to see their children happily married. And they're gettin' impatient...Three siblings...Jenna--Will her love help Nate heal from the emotional wounds of war?Chance--Can he convince Emily that God has a plan for them?Will--How does he prove to Megan that her past doesn't matter when it comes to love?

Can love truly heal the past?Megan Smith...Homeless, broke, and pregnant, Megan doesn't think things can get much worse--then they do. Caught on a lonely West Texas highway during a tornado, only God's grace saves her from death. And when rancher Will Callahan comes to her rescue, her life will never be the same.Will Callahan...All his family and friends are either married or have a sweetheart. He's the fifth wheel at every get-together, the odd man out. Even worse, he's just plain lonely. He'd expected to fall in love, get married, and have at least one kid by now. After Will finds Megan walking up the road, he wonders if God has something in mind beyond the Callahans helping her.Megan is grateful for their assistance, but Will and his family are wealthy, maybe even worth millions. She's been on her own since she was sixteen. If they learn about her past--and her family--she's sure they'll send her away as fast as the beaters spin on her electric mixer.Can Will really love her baby as his own? And if she dares open her heart, can he convince her that her past doesn't mean a thing when it comes to love?The CallahansA close-knit Texas ranching family. Strong in their faith. Loyal to family and friends. Leaders in the community. Dub and Sue Callahan, owners of the vast Callahan Ranch in West Texas, have achieved most of their goals in life except for the most important one--to see their children happily married. And they're gettin' impatient...Three SiblingsJenna--Will her love help Nate heal from the emotional wounds of war?Chance--Can he convince Emily that God has a plan for them?Will--How does he prove to Megan that her past doesn't matter when it comes to love?