Should Have Been Her Child
Part 1 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
She should have been mine, Victoria Ketchum thought as she cradled Jess Hasting's daughter. Instead, Victoria had turned from Jess, and he'd married another. Now a widowed single father, the lean, rugged deputy sheriff could still make her passion rise, but the bitterness of their breakup kept them apart. Until now. Now Jess saw Victoria strictly as his daughter's doctor. And Victoria needed Jess's lawman skills when a body was found on her family's ranch. Yet, working together to care for his sick little girl, and to investigate the murder, made them remember just how good it had been between them. And how good it could still be.
His Defender
Part 2 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT... TO FALL IN LOVEIsabella Corrales refused to fall for her newest client, Ross Ketchum. He was cocky and arrogant, with a devil-may-care attitude and dimples deeper than the Grand Canyon. Nope, she wasn't going to fall for him. Not even when she had to move into his ranch house - for investigative purposes, of course... . Love-'em-and-leave-'em-smiling Ross knew he hadn't tried to kill his brother-in-law but few others believed him. Isabella was his only hope in clearing his name. Trouble was, close contact with sweet Bella was giving the wary rancher all sorts of strange thoughts - about tomorrow, and the next day, and forever after with the dark-haired lady lawyer!
Her Texas Ranger
Part 3 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
LOVE ON THE RANGE. With nerves of steel and a physique to match, Seth Ketchum took his job as a Texas Ranger very seriously. When he returned to his family ranch to investigate a murder, he was all business until he encountered Corinna Dawson, the beauty who had mesmerized him since high school. Determined to discover true love, Corinna instead found herself a single mother with her heart in tatters. Once Seth unexpectedly reentered her life, everything changed except for the old insecurities that had kept them apart for two decades. But it might be time for them to jump into the saddle of true love.
Her Texas Ranger
Part 3 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
LOVE ON THE RANGE
With nerves of steel and a physique to match, Seth Ketchum took his job as a Texas Ranger very seriously. When he returned to his family ranch to investigate a murder, he was all business-until he encountered Corinna Dawson, the beauty who had mesmerized him since high school.
Determined to discover true love, Corinna instead found herself a single mother with her heart in tatters. Once Seth unexpectedly reentered her life, everything changed-except for the old insecurities that had kept them apart for two decades. But it might be time for them to jump into the saddle of true love....
A Baby on the Ranch
Part 4 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
COMING HOME. For three months, Lonnie Corteen had been on the trail of Katherine McBride. But when a very pretty, very pregnant female answered the door, the Texas sheriff feared that telling her about the family she'd never known would send her into premature labor. She had a long-lost family! And Katherine had to know where she truly belonged. But when an ice storm forced her to seek shelter at the handsome lawman's ranch-and Lonnie delivered her bouncing baby boy-family suddenly took on a whole new meaning. Especially with this irresistible new family man in the picture!
A Baby on the Ranch
Part 4 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
A pregnant woman learns the true meaning of family when an ice storm strands her at a handsome lawman's ranch in this heartwarming Western romance.
For three months, Texas Sheriff Lonnie Corteen had been on the trail of Katherine McBride. But when a very pretty, very pregnant female answered the door, the Texas sheriff feared that telling her about the family she'd never known would send her into premature labor.
She had a long-lost family! And Katherine had to know where she truly belonged. But when an ice storm forced her to seek shelter at Lonnie's ranch-and Lonnie delivered her bouncing baby boy-family suddenly took on a whole new meaning. Especially with this irresistible new family man in the picture!
Redwing's Lady
Part 5 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
HE'S WANTED HER FOR YEARS...
The handsome, chiseled features of the Ute Indian gave no hint of emotion, but under his professional demeanor Deputy Daniel Redwing was riled. Wealthy widow Maggie Ketchum was out of his league, but the flaming redhead was also driving him out of his mind. How could he persuade her that they were destined to be together?
Maggie had to agree that the attraction between her and Daniel was breathtakingly mutual, but the risk of loving and losing again was great-and she had her son to think about. Still, the stoic yet sizzling Redwing not only tempted her-he made her feel she was his destiny....
Redwing's Lady
Part 5 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
HE'S WANTED HER FOR YEARS… The handsome, chiseled features of the Ute Indian gave no hint of emotion, but under his professional demeanor Deputy Daniel Redwing was riled. Wealthy widow Maggie Ketchum was out of his league, but the flaming redhead was also driving him out of his mind. How could he persuade her that they were destined to be together? Maggie had to agree that the attraction between her and Daniel was breathtakingly mutual, but the risk of loving and losing again was great-and she had her son to think about. Still, the stoic yet sizzling Redwing not only tempted her-he made her feel she was his destiny….
From Here to Texas
Part 6 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
EVERYONE ASKED HIM WHEN HE PLANNED TO FIND A GOOD WOMAN. MAYBE SHE'D JUST WALKED IN THE DOOR. Quito Perez did not know what to make of it. There he was, minding his own business when who should stroll in but Clementine Jones. She looked as stunning as ever-blue eyes, long blond hair, expensive jewelry-and as out of place as a kitten in a cattle yard. Catching sight of him in the restaurant sent Celementine into shock. His mahogany skin, flinty Navajo gaze and quiet voice brought back searing memories that made her burn with desire. Now she understood why she'd returned to Aztec. First she had to convince the sheriff that she was no longer the flighty, immature girl who had walked out on him years ago. Then she had to steal back his heart.
Taming a Dark Horse
Part 7 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
Linc Ketchum hadn't been easy to deal with before the fire at the T Bar K burned his hands, but now he was next to impossible. And he knew no woman would put up with him, especially not Nevada Ortiz, the so-called nurse that Linc's cousin had sent to take care of him. She was unexpectedly pretty and smart-mouthed to boot. Like any cowboy, Linc hated to admit he might be wrong, but Nevada's tender loving care was slowly changing his mind about women. Or one woman in particular.
The Best Catch in Texas
Part 10 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
They Said He Had Striking Looks and Nicolette Saddler certainly felt that something had struck her straight in the heart when she first locked eyes with Dr. Ridge Garroway. But Nicolette had had her fill of good-looking, sweet-talking men and she wasn't interested in another one, especially not a rugged cowboy doctor who had secrets of his own. Yet Ridge, unlike anyone she'd ever met, seemed to warm the coldness that filled her. Could he be a man worth catching, once and for all?
Having the Cowboy's Baby
Part 11 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
To love a Texan. Everyone on her family's Louisiana plantation worried about Anne-Marie Duveil's sweet and trusting nature, and taught her to avoid cowboys at all costs. But something about the handsome Texas horseman Cordero Sanchez tempted her to take a crazy risk. Now she could never forget him-because she was carrying his baby.... Cordero had watched his brother and cousins walk down the aisle, and he was determined that no woman would rope him into marriage. And then he found out Anne-Marie was going to have his child. Cordero had seen too much heartache in his life, and couldn't just walk out on Anne-Marie. Could her tender touch be this Texas cowboy's undoing?
Daddy's Double Duty
Part 21 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
How did her instant motherhood make Vanessa's boss a different man? While caring for the twins she'd inherited, Vanessa Valdez saw rancher Conall Donovan in a new light. Once a coldhearted businessman, he'd dropped everything to help her care for the newborns. And he was suddenly looking at her with passion in his eyes... Though she'd been half in love with him for years, he'd always been out of her reach. Yet now he was a caring man whose touches thrilled her. Vanessa didn't know why the rugged Conall suddenly wanted her and her new family. But having his arms around her was enough to make her sleepless nights worthwhile...
His Medicine Woman
Part 22 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
A man like Johnny Chino...was impossible to forget...although for five long years Bridget Donovan had certainly tried. But when the proud Apache asked for help, Bridget's job as a doctor wouldn't let her say no. Being so close to the man who'd broken her heart would be a trial, and she vowed never to fall for him again. Johnny was certain he'd done the right thing in breaking it off with Bridget. She deserved so much more than someone like him. Yet having her near reminded him of all he'd given up when he'd pushed her away. And those feelings-no matter how much he ignored them-weren't going away. Sometimes, what's meant to be just can't be denied.
The Baby Truth
Part 28 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
She couldn't be pregnant... Except apparently she was! Still, Sassy Matthews was a woman on a mission. She'd come to Carson City to find her biological parents - not to faint in the arms of the lawyer who'd met her plane! Of course, finding out she was going to be a mommy didn't exactly fit into her plans either. Now what was a girl to do? Jett Sundell wanted to keep an eye on Sassy - and not just because her new "family" suspected her of being a gold digger. Sassy captured his interest from the second she fainted into his arms, but she was pregnant with another man's child! Jett knew he might be able to provide Sassy with the link to her past, but she might just be the key to his future.
The Baby Truth
Part 28 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
She couldn't be pregnant...
Except apparently she was! Still, Sassy Matthews was a woman on a mission. She'd come to Carson City to find her biological parents-not to faint in the arms of the lawyer who'd met her plane! Of course, finding out she was going to be a mommy didn't exactly fit into her plans either. Now what was a girl to do?
Jett Sundell wanted to keep an eye on Sassy-and not just because her new "family" suspected her of being a gold digger. Sassy captured his interest from the second she fainted into his arms, but she was pregnant with another man's child! Jett knew he might be able to provide Sassy with the link to her past, but she might just be the key to his future.
The Lawman's Noelle
Part 31 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
The things you find under the mistletoe! While running her own ranch, Noelle Barnes had encountered all sorts of surprises. But an unconscious cowboy? That was a first! Yet Evan Calhoun was no ordinary rancher. He was a lawman on the hunt for some rustlers. And with her tragic past, there was no way Noelle was going to trust herself to the long arms of the law From the moment he looked into her velvety brown eyes, Evan knew Noelle had secrets. Torn between admiring her independence and wanting to take care of her, Evan hadn't realized just what a hard task lassoing this cowgirl would be! Would a holiday proposal bring him all he really wanted for Christmas?
Christmas on the Silver Horn Ranch
Part 33 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
MERRY CHRISTMAS, COWBOY! You can put him in a cast, but you can't keep Bowie Calhoun down. Broken ankle or no, the flirty cowboy has no intention of spending Christmas lying in bed-unless he has company. The serious-minded nurse who is hired to tend his wounds isn't biting. Ava Archer is a widow; she lost her husband to war. She'd never consider falling for a patient, especially not a "wild child" like Bowie, who battles fires for a living and takes risks just for fun. But the longer Ava stays on at the Silver Horn Ranch, the harder it is to fight Bowie's magnetism. 'Tis the season to be tempted. Is Ava ready to take a risk of her own…on love?
Her Rugged Rancher
Part 34 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
THE CASE OF THE CONTRARY COWBOY
Lawyer Bella Sundell knows what she wants-cowboy Noah Crawford. The hunky foreman on her brother's ranch, Noah has a way with horses and women...and Bella is sure his touch is just as effective outside the barn! Despite her own past grief, she's ready to open her heart to the reclusive rancher. But can strong-minded Bella convince gun-shy Noah to give love a second chance?
Once betrayed by the woman he trusted most, Noah is doing his best to resist love-even if Bella is the complete package. Yet the more he pushes her away, the more the place she holds in his heart deepens. Torn between his painful past and his bright, beautiful future, this lone ranger must make a decision to love again...
Her Kind of Doctor
Part 37 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
Doctor Difficult and the nurse who can tame him
ER nurse Paige Winters has a knack for working with difficult Dr. Luke Sherman. But when the demanding physician oversteps one too many times, Paige snaps and gives the doctor a dose of his own bitter medicine, then transfers out of the ER. So why is she so miserable? And why can't she stop thinking about handsome Luke?
Luke is stunned by Paige's anger...and the truth in her words. Now that she's gone, he's missing his best nurse and teammate. Paige was the one person who could light up his days. And Luke realizes Paige is the only prescription he's ever needed. But can the smitten doctor convince her that love really is the best medicine?
The Arizona Lawman
Part 38 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
The prettiest rancher he'd ever seen.
In her wildest dreams, Tessa Parker never expected to inherit a ranch. But as soon as she sets foot on the Bar X, the orphaned Tessa finally feels at home. And that brusque deputy sherriff who greets her? There's something about him, too, that makes the rootless Tessa want to stake a claim.
Law and order make Joseph Hollister's world go round. So when a Tessa from Nevada says she's the rightful heir to his old friend's ranch, it turns his universe upside down. Not to mention every fiber of his being, which thrums each time she's near. But Joseph won't get close to a woman who's only passing through. Even though Tessa might be the only one who can repair his heart…
Her Man on Three Rivers Ranch
Part 39 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
A widowed single mom gets a second chance at love with the rancher she had a crush on as a teen in this romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.
Katherine O'Dell is no stranger to Three Rivers Ranch . . . or Blake Hollister. The wealthy rancher may not remember her, but the single mom hasn't forgotten her unattainable teenage crush. When Katherine discovers Blake shares her attraction-and longs for a family of his own-will her secret keep her from building a life with the charismatic cowboy?
A Ranger for Christmas
Part 40 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
No romance on the job-
Until she meets her new partner!
Arizona park ranger Vivian Hollister is not having a holiday fling with Sawyer Whitehorse-no matter how attracted she is to her irresistible new partner. Not only is a workplace romance taboo, she has a daughter to raise. So why is she starting to feel that the Apache ranger is the one to help carry on her family legacy? A man to have and to hold forever...
His Forever Texas Rose
Part 45 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
Trey Lasseter's instant attraction to the animal clinic's new receptionist spells trouble. No way is he risking his heart again. But big-city beauty Nicole Nelson isn't giving up on her fresh start in this Arizona small town—or the hunky veterinary assistant. Their mutual affection for animals and one dog in particular isn't all they could share. Is Trey ready to commit to the woman he's already fallen for?
The Baby That Binds Them
Part 47 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
B-A-B-Y is just another four letter word...much like L-O-V-E!
Confirmed bachelor Luke Crawford has two goals: train horses at the prestigious Three Rivers Ranch and avoid romantic entanglements. But when Prudence Keyes accepts his invitation to dance, one flirtatious song becomes a weekend fling. The beautiful, heart-guarded divorced older woman shares Luke’s distrust of happily-ever-afters. Can an unexpected bundle of joy help them release their fears and become the family their baby deserves?
Sleigh Ride with the Rancher
Part 48 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
A cup of sugar. A dash of spice. One new job…
The perfect cure for holiday heartbreak?
As the new cook at Three Rivers Ranch, Sophia Vandale is up to her elbows in cookie dough and Christmas sprinkles. And the beautiful new employee is enough to make Colt Crawford forget his personal version of a diet—no dates with women at work—and ask her out. Sophia can’t deny her attraction, but when it comes to men, trusting her own judgment has only led to heartbreak. Maybe with a little Christmas magic, she’ll learn to trust her heart instead…
From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
The Wrangler Rides Again
Part 49 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
Love's lightning strikes twice in USA TODAY bestselling author Stella Bagwell's latest book in her beloved Men of the West miniseries!
A loner by choice...
Now a lover, by chance?
For years, rugged cowboy Jim Carroway has been more at home with horses than with people. But when stunning nanny Tallulah O'Brien arrives to wrangle the kids of Three Rivers Ranch, she soon tempts him from the barn back to life. After Jim lost his pregnant wife, he thought he'd closed his heart forever. Can the vibrant, vivacious Tally convince him that it's never too late for love's second act?
The Other Hollister Man
Part 50 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
A rancher finds unexpected romance in USA TODAY bestselling author Stella Bagwell's latest entry in the Men of the West series!
Finding love-and family-where it's most surprising
When he arrives at Three Rivers Ranch, reserved rancher Jack Hollister isn't expecting much-especially from the woman tasked to help him investigate a possible new branch of the family tree. But as soon as he meets smoldering, sweet Vanessa Richardson, he can't stop thinking about her. And even if both Van's and Jack's hearts have been scorched before, the flame sizzling between them cannot be extinguished…
From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
Men of the West
Book 1: SHOULD HAVE BEEN HER CHILD
Book 2: HIS DEFENDER
Book 3: A Baby on the Ranch
Book 4: Redwing's Lady
Book 5: From Here to Texas
Book 6: Taming a Dark Horse
Book 7: A South Texas Christmas
Book 8: The Rancher's Request
Book 9: The Best Catch in Texas
Book 10: Having the Cowboy's Baby
Book 11: Her Texas Lawman
Book 12: Hitched to the Horseman
Book 13: The Christmas She Always Wanted
Book 14: Cowboy to the Rescue
Book 15: Lone Star Daddy
Book 16: Branded with his Baby
Book 17: The Deputy's Lost and Found
Book 18: His Texas Wildflower
Book 19: Daddy's Double Duty
Book 20: His Medicine Woman
Book 21: Christmas with the Mustang Man
Book 22: His Texas Baby
Book 23: The Doctor's Calling
Book 24: A Daddy for Dillon
Book 25: The Deputy Gets Her Man
Book 26: The Baby Truth
Book 27: Wearing the Rancher's Ring
Book 28: The Lawman's Noelle
Book 29: One Tall, Dusty Cowboy
Book 30: Daddy Wore Spurs
Book 31: Christmas on the Silver Horn Ranch
Book 32: Her Rugged Rancher
Book 33: His Badge, Her Baby...Their Family?
Book 34: The Cowboy's Christmas Lullaby
Book 35: Her Kind of Doctor
Book 36: The Arizona Lawman
Book 37: Her Man on Three Rivers Ranch
Book 38: A Ranger for Christmas
Book 39: His Texas Runaway
Book 40: Home to Blue Stallion Ranch
Book 41: The Rancher's Best Gift
Book 42: The Texan Tries Again
Book 43: Her Man Behind the Badge
Book 44: His Forever Texas Rose
Book 45: The Baby That Binds Them
Book 46: Sleigh Ride with the Rancher
Book 47: The Wrangler Rides Again
Book 48: The Other Hollister Man
For the Rancher's Baby
Part 51 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
Arrive for a wedding...leave with a baby?
Sensible ER nurse Maggie Malone would never normally fall for handsome rancher Cordell Hollister. Maybe her best friend's wedding had softened Maggie's stance on bad boys. Still, hundreds of miles separated Maggie's and Cordell's lives. There was no reason they'd ever see each other again. One positive pregnancy test later, however, and Cordell was offering Maggie a marriage of convenience. But would accepting for the baby's sake mean denying her feelings...or finally embracing them?
Rancher to the Rescue
Part 52 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
The doctors will see you now.
Dr. Grace Hollister has her hands full running a busy practice and single-parenting her young son. Veterinarian Mack Barlow is swamped with four-legged patients, running a ranch and being the sole provider to his little daughter. But when these exes meet, old sparks reignite in new ways. Overworked, overwhelmed and head over heels, they're overdue for a second chance at love. But only if Grace can trust Mack with her heart again.
The Rancher's Christmas Star
Part 53 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
Maybe she'll believe in love again
If he's the shepherd of her heart
Rancher Quint Hollister urgently needs a sheepherder! Despite first impressions, it's a job perfectly suited to Clementine Starr. Her natural beauty and quiet ways belie her toughness and ability, and hide her pain from past betrayal. Quint is quickly drawn to her unlike any woman he's ever knows. Clementine feels it too, but when the snow falls, she's moving on. Unless Quint can find some Christmas magic and convince her to stay...forever.
The Cowboy's Road Trip
Part 54 of the Men of the West (Bagwell) series
His road to love may be the trip of a lifetime.
Riding shotgun with a chatty blonde ten years his junior isn’t cowboy Kipp Starr’s first choice. Despite his attraction to pretty Beatrice Hollister, serious-minded Kipp feels they have little in common. But to show his gratitude for the Hollister family’s Christmas hospitality, he agrees to accompany Beatrice on the drive to his home state of Idaho.
Beatrice doesn’t know if she’s more excited about meeting her estranged grandmother—or driving Kipp home to his ranch. Secretly, she’s wildly attracted to him, but a long-distance relationship is hard to navigate. When they’re stranded by the wintry weather, their attraction becomes hotter than July. And Kipp finds himself wondering whether to pump the brakes—or trust in love for the long haul.
From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
Men of the West
Book 1: SHOULD HAVE BEEN HER CHILD
Book 2: HIS DEFENDER
Book 3: A Baby on the Ranch
Book 4: Redwing's Lady
Book 5: From Here to Texas
Book 6: Taming a Dark Horse
Book 7: A South Texas Christmas
Book 8: The Rancher's Request
Book 9: The Best Catch in Texas
Book 10: Having the Cowboy's Baby
Book 11: Her Texas Lawman
Book 12: Hitched to the Horseman
Book 13: The Christmas She Always Wanted
Book 14: Cowboy to the Rescue
Book 15: Lone Star Daddy
Book 16: Branded with his Baby
Book 17: The Deputy's Lost and Found
Book 18: His Texas Wildflower
Book 19: Daddy's Double Duty
Book 20: His Medicine Woman
Book 21: Christmas with the Mustang Man
Book 22: His Texas Baby
Book 23: The Doctor's Calling
Book 24: A Daddy for Dillon
Book 25: The Deputy Gets Her Man
Book 26: The Baby Truth
Book 27: Wearing the Rancher's Ring
Book 28: The Lawman's Noelle
Book 29: One Tall, Dusty Cowboy
Book 30: Daddy Wore Spurs
Book 31: Christmas on the Silver Horn Ranch
Book 32: Her Rugged Rancher
Book 33: His Badge, Her Baby...Their Family?
Book 34: The Cowboy's Christmas Lullaby
Book 35: Her Kind of Doctor
Book 36: The Arizona Lawman
Book 37: Her Man on Three Rivers Ranch
Book 38: A Ranger for Christmas
Book 39: His Texas Runaway
Book 40: Home to Blue Stallion Ranch
Book 41: The Rancher's Best Gift
Book 42: The Texan Tries Again
Book 43: Her Man Behind the Badge
Book 44: His Forever Texas Rose
Book 45: The Baby That Binds Them
Book 46: Sleigh Ride with the Rancher
Book 47: The Wrangler Rides Again
Book 48: The Other Hollister Man
Book 49: For the Rancher's Baby
Book 50: Rancher to the Rescue
Book 51: The Rancher's Christmas Star
Book 52: The Cowboy's Road Trip