Книги автора: Cathy Gillen Thacker

Friend. Baby wrangler. Family man? Ex-soldier turned rancher Matt McCabe wants to help his recently widowed friend vet Sara Anderson. She’s like him to join her training service dogs …yet Matt has another offer. He’ll take care of her adorable eight-month-old son, Charley! But this arrangement could bond them in ways they never expected…

A 7 lb. 8 oz. Christmas Package!When totally eligible E.R. doctor Michael Sloane found out he was going to be a father at the eleventh hour–make that the ninth month–he set out to tell single mom-to-be Kate Montgomery she was going to have his baby. Which was a good thing because Kate went into labor. They alone, strangers, delivered their healthy infant son on a North Carolina roadside. Now, with a baby between them, Kate and Michael could never go their separate ways again. If Michael had his say, they'd be sharing the baby's first Christmas as man and wife.

Their Christmas miracleJust the sight of United States Army Lieutenant Zane Lockhart makes nurse Nora Caldwell (and every other woman he meets) weak at the knees. But Nora has to keep a level head this time. As tempting as it is to fall into his finely sculpted arms – again – she's got her beautiful baby boy, Liam, to think of now. She can't settle for some temporary loving. She and her son need, and deserve, more.Zane has always responded to the call of duty. But that dedication has meant saying goodbye to Nora far too often. He can't blame her for doubting that he's finally ready to put her – and Liam – first. Can the Christmas gift of a lifetime convince her?

PRACTICE MADE PERFECTSuddenly finding herself a foster parent to an infant girl definitely shakes things up for Doctor Violet McCabe. Especially because her attractive and pragmatic colleague, Doctor Gavin Monroe, is little Ava's co-guardian. Gavin has doubts about the arrangement, but idealistic Violet is certain they can work together to care for Ava while they find the perfect adoptive family.Gavin secretly crushed on sexy, irrepressible Violet for years, but after losing her fiancé, Violet's heart was impenetrable. Ava changes everything. For once, Violet is ready to embrace the unpredictable…maybe even love. But Gavin fears he's not the father Ava needs or the man Violet deserves. In their search for a perfect home for Ava, will Violet and Gavin miss that the best family for her is the one they've already created?

Bound by a secret promiseQuadruplet baby boys and a newly inherited company—Mitzi Martin’s plate is overflowing! The single mum is desperate to save her boys’ legacy and businessman Chase McCabe wants to help. Mitzi and Chase almost made it to the altar once.Could they make it for real this time?

The Best Man In Laramie She’s no damsel in distress, but Shelly Meyerson may just need a white knight like deputy sheriff Colt McCabe. Thanks to her scheming ex-husband, Shelley’s about to lose her home. The last person she wants to turn to for help is Colt, the guy who broke her heart the night of the high school prom.But now that she’s back in Laramie, there’s no avoiding him – especially when they’re both serving in the same wedding party. True, the handsome, gallant lawman is a valuable ally. And he seems genuinely interested in Shelley and her little boy. She could definitely use a friend… and maybe something more.Rekindling their romance is easy – but learning to trust again is hard. Especially when Shelley learns that Colt’s been keeping a secret that could cost him his badge….

Fast Fiction Romantic – short stories with a Happy Ever AfterRobin McCabe-Taylor hopes a puppy will help her bond with Molly, the young girl she wants to adopt. But when ex-flame Sam Navarro comes to the rescue with golden retrievers, Robin begins to dream of a family not just with Molly, but with Sam, too.But is theirs the kind of family Sam wants?

Dr. Gabe Deveraux hated to see any woman cry – especially his good friend Maggie Calloway.So when the feisty designer turned to him with tears in her eyes, needing a strong shoulder to cry on, there was no way the good doctor would turn her away. The cause of her distress: Maggie wanted to have a baby before it was too late! Ever the knight in shining armor, Gabe agreed to help Maggie get pregnant.Only, he had one stipulation – they marry in secret…and conceive the old-fashioned way. But soon toe-curling kisses and long nights spent in each other's arms forced Gabe to admit the truth – he'd secretly loved Maggie for years. Was it too late to make their in-name- only agreement oh-so-real?

A Sweetheart DealWhen estranged lovers Wyatt Lockhart and Adelaide Smyth share one night of passion, neither expected the end result would be twins! Also trying to manoeuvre both joint custody and giving each other space is not easy – especially when their hearts want more…

And daddy makes three… It’s the happiest day of Hannah Callahan’s life when she brings her new daughter home to Texas. But what would make the new mother really happy is a daddy to complete their unconventional family. Hannah’s friend Joe Daugherty would make the perfect father.But the globetrotting travel writer never stays in one place long enough to form any lasting ties. Then Hannah and her baby start working their special magic. This could be Joe’s one true chance to be part of the family he’s always wanted – with a wife and daughter to cherish and protect forever.

This Land Is Not For Sale!The Triple Canyon Ranch isn’t just land to single mom Erin Monroe. It’s a place her family has called home for generations, a place to raise her kids, a place where she’s known love and loss. She’s not about to hand it over to outsider Mac Wheeler, no matter how good the city slicker looks in those custom boots she made for him. He can find some other place for his wind farm!Years ago, tragedy made Erin close off a part of her heart for good. Mac, with his smooth talk and smoother kisses, can’t possibly be the one to heal that hurt. But as Erin learns more about Mac’s past, she realizes there’s more to him than meets the eye. Which makes holding onto the ranch more important than ever…

A home for the holidays—that’s a pretty tall order, with Christmas only a few weeks away. But venture capitalist and single father Derek McCabe never takes no for an answer.And he’s certain that Eve Loughlin is just the Realtor to find a house for him and his young daughter. Derek needs more than shelter, though. Being with Eve makes him aware of all he’s missing: Love, companionship, and a beautiful woman to share his life. Eve is all business, but there’s no denying the attraction that keeps bringing them together long after the contract is signed. Derek knows just what he wants. Can he get past that cool exterior and make her his own Christmas Eve?

When Justin McCabe hired a master carpenter to help build his ranch for troubled teens, tall, gorgeous blonde Amanda Johnson isn’t quite what he’d imagined. But not only can she do the job, she has a thing or two to teach him about judging by appearances.And, more important, she has a knack for reaching the kind of kid Justin wants to help. Amanda hadn’t counted on her new boss – all strapping six-foot-five of him – being so utterly irresistible. Working side by side under the scorching Texas sun, the two of them make a great team – in every way possible. The heat of summer is no match for the sizzle they generate whenever they’re together. But when a crisis forces Amanda to face her past, she’ll need to make a heart-wrenching decision about her future…whether Justin is in it or not.

Never Again!Jen Carson made a promise to herself–no more powerful, controlling husbands. So why is she letting herself be tempted by Matt Briscoe, surely the most alpha male in Laramie County? She only agreed to stay at the Triple B to create a series of commemorative bronze plaques for Matt’s father. Not end up sharing taboo kisses with six-feet-four inches of irresistible cowboy. A cowboy who also happens to be her client’s son. Talk about mixing pleasure with business!And now Jen’s suddenly the reluctant keeper of a Briscoe family secret. Which thrusts her into an even more heated conflict with Matt. No matter how strong her feelings for the studly rancher, Jen has so many good reasons to keep him from becoming a permanent part of her life. Too bad her heart won’t listen to her head…

All Kevin McCabe wants for Christmas is to get closer to Noelle Kringle.A party planner from Houston, she and her young son are in Laramie to help out a friend. Kevin can't stop thinking about her, and he can tell the feeling is mutual. But as quickly as he's falling for her, Kevin can't help but think she's hiding something.All Noelle Kringle wants for Christmas is a distraction from the very sexy Deputy McCabe. She hasn't felt anything like this since the death of her husband several years ago. And she sees her son, Mikey, responding to him like a father figure.However, despite what her heart tells her, Noelle knows it can never go anywhere. She has secrets in her past that make it impossible for her to be with a lawman like Kevin. Then again, you can never underestimate the power of a Laramie, Texas Christmas….

Her Game, His RulesWhen Rose McCabe learns of rancher Clint McCulloch’s plans to bulldoze one hundred acres of blackberries, she refuses to stand for it. Her natural food business – and her triplets’ futures – are in jeopardy, and she won’t let Clint win… even if he is much more intimidatingly gorgeous than he was when they were kids.Rose has become a beautiful woman and Clint can’t help but be impressed by the feisty single mum’s determination. But their undeniable attraction is making negotiations difficult! Rose’s solution? A no-strings affair. But Clint wants love or nothing… and he won’t walk away easily!

Amy Deveraux's biological clock was tick…tick…ticking!To make matters even worse, she had agreed to look after her three-month-old godson while his mother was out of the country. Except, sharing the baby-sitting responsibilities with Nick Everton – the baby's handsome uncle – wasn't part of the bargain! She and Nick were as different as night and day.But seeing Nick in the role of temporary daddy and spending long days – and nights – playing house with him made Amy yearn to turn their situation into something more permanent. Could Amy and their instant baby convince Nick that his bachelor days were numbered…?

High-powered shipping executive Mitch Deveraux, Charleston, South Carolina's most eligible – and handsome – bachelor, was more interested in the status of his shipping company than in matters of the heart.But when the chief business rival of the Deveraux family offered his lovely daughter's hand in marriage as bait for a merger – everything changed. There was a time when Mitch would have done anything to unite the two companies. Only, now he wasn't so sure.Because passionate kisses, sensual caresses and waking up next to Lauren Heyward would have any man running straight to the altar for real. Could this playboy's much-guarded heart be in danger of a hostile takeover…?

Left hand, ring finger…Best friend Bridgett Owens's gigantic diamond winked at the eldest Deveraux son, Chase, like a coy madam at an old-time bordello. The fun-loving playboy of Charleston, South Carolina, wasn't supposed to go gaga over the grown-up daughter of the family housekeeper. Except welling up in the bachelor's brain were protective, intimate feelings that he just couldn't – didn't want to – discount.But can a man who's definitely not the marrying kind turn into a (gasp) committed groom-to-be…especially when nothing but bad luck has burnished his romantic record?

Will McCabe arrives in New York City with specific instructions – bring Samantha Holmes back to Laramie, Texas, for her estranged brother's wedding. Reluctantly she agrees to go with him. But Samantha's determined not to stay…and not to fall for the irresistible Will. Convincing the fiery brunette to come back with him is one thing. But Will realizes he does want her to stay in Laramie – and convincing her to do that is another thing altogether.To Samantha's surprise, life in small-town Texas is beginning to grow on her, and so is Will. Does that mean there could be two weddings in Laramie?