Texas Rascals

Snowbound at Christmas The tall, dark stranger needed Wren Matthew's help-and the shy high school teacher couldn't turn away a man in distress. She didn't know why Keegan Winslow was out in the middle of an ice storm, but the spirit of the holidays compelled her to open her home to him. And although she'd sworn off men, she couldn't deny the sparks that crackled between them. Keegan was a cop on a mission when sweet, lovely Wren rescued him from the storm. But the haven-and the love-he found in her arms was a happiness he knew couldn't last. Especially when he couldn't offer her the one thing she wanted: his heart.

The Lawman. Deputy Sheriff Matt Forrester was determined to discover who was stealing cattle from Savannah Markum's ranch. But as the man who'd never stopped loving her, he yearned to protect her-and the child who should have been his son. Just as Savanah should have been his wife . . . and would be-if Matt had his way. The Lady. Savannah's busy days were filled with single-handedly raising a toddler and running her ranch. Her lonely nights were filled with longing for what might have been . . . if Matt hadn't shattered her heart. Now Matt was back and Savannah had to decide whether to turn Matt away or take a second chance on a forever kind of love . . .

Pretend to love, honor, and obey that infuriating Nick Nickerson? Impossible! But policewoman Michele Mallory was stuck with the assignment-and a hunky new "husband" . . . Disguised as newlyweds, Nick and Michele set out to investigate the Triple Fork Ranch in Rascal, Texas. Acting the loving couple by day, they attempt to ignore their nightly temptation. And wonder what will happen once "Assignment: Marriage" is over.

Missing Movie Star Gets Amnesia? By I. Del Chatter, gossip columnist Hollywood honey Elizabeth Destiny is staying at ex-fiancé and billionaire Kurt McNally's ranch in Rascal, Texas. Are wedding bells finally ringing for the starlet and the cowboy? Or is McNally just being a kind host after Elizabeth's unfortunate run-in with a two-by-four? Seems Elizabeth-minus her trademark pout and selfish whine-has turned into one heck of a nice gal. Does the starlet really have amnesia? Or is Kurt falling for a look-alike bride?

Stranger on her doorstep! Perpetual do-gooder July Johnson's latest cause was no straggly ally cat but six feet of pure male. And though the stranger was surely hiding secrets, something told July that beneath Tucker's gruff exterior was a soul longing to be loved. Undercover lawman Tucker Haynes had chosen July's apartment as his hideout. But cozying up with the exasperating July had the cool cop seeing stars. For his feisty housemate had him dreaming of a future that could never be.