Книги автора: Patricia Thayer

Actress Cynthia Reynolds was tired of trying to be perfect, so she returned to Portland for a little down-home fun. As she turned on the charm, she caught the eye of rugged rancher Patrick Tanner, who knew nothing of her starlet status.As she showed this cowboy a thing or two about romance, she wondered if she'd lose her heart in the bargain. With his checkered past, Patrick didn't want complications, but Cynthia was an enigma he found intoxicating. She drove him to distraction, and made him wish for the impossible love and family. Soon he found himself feeling that one night with Cynthia wasn't enough…but a lifetime night be just right.

Secret Baby, Surprise ParentsGrace McAllister thought being her sister’s surrogate would be a selfless act. When tragedy strikes, Josh rushes to take care of Grace and baby Posie. Grace secretly longs to keep the baby, conceived in passion with Josh Kingsley, the only man she’s ever loved. Could they be his family?Her Baby Wish When their name is finally at the top of the adoption list, Kira and Trace McKane begin to find a way back to each other after drifting apart. Looking up at her husband as if for the first time, Kira realises she has all the family she needs. It’s then that she’s given a miracle…Keeping Her Baby’s SecretCameron Van Kirk. Popular and gorgeous, he was always out of her league. Now he’s back after ten years and he’s telling Diana – who is pregnant and alone – that he wants to help her. Diana Collins can’t believe she’s hearing these words from her former secret crush…

A sparkling trilogy by Patricia ThayerROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDES Three sisters coming home to wed!Raising the Rancher’s Family New York tycoon Holt Rawlins has abandoned his city suits for cowboy boots. He’s gone home to find the truth. That is until Leah Keenan bursts into his life, bringing with her a small boy who needs them both. Holt becomes father and protector, but will the rugged rancher persuade Leah to follow her instincts and stay? The Sheriff’s Pregnant WifeSheriff Reed Larkin’s childhood sweetheart has come home and, after all these years, Paige Keenan’s smile still makes his heart ache. But Paige has a secret; there’s a little baby growing inside her and it needs all the love and care she can muster. In Reed’s strong arms she knows that she and her baby will be safe… A Mother for the Tycoon’s ChildNo one in town knows the truth of Morgan Keenan’s past. It takes tycoon and single dad Justin Hilliard to slowly show the willowy redhead that she can love and be loved. With the help of his cute little daughter, he shows Morgan that she belongs with them – as an adored wife and mother.

He thought no woman could tame him – he thought wrong! Brady Randell has always been a rebel. Even now, injured out of the air force, he’s a dark presence on the Randell estate. But enter lovely Lindsey Stafford, and a glint appears in the headstrong pilot’s eye. Lindsey is like no woman he’s ever met before.Despite her innocence she takes Brady’s brooding nature in her stride. But her arrival has rocked the Randell family to the core. She has secrets that could destroy them…The Randell Brotherhood Coming home to take a bride!

Luke’s Ready-Made Family Luke never saw himself returning to Mustang Valley. But he is a Randell and the land is in his blood – and it’s calling him back…Blonde beauty Tess Meyers is waiting for Luke Randell’s return. Waiting to fight for the place she and her little daughter call home. She thought she was prepared, but that was before she caught the piercing gaze of the ruthless tycoon…The businessman in Luke would evict them without a care. But the man in him has different ideas. They live on his land…and he’s here to lay claim to a family! The Randell Brotherhood Coming home to take a bride!

The Millionaire’s Convenient BrideConnah needs a nanny for his young daughter. Hester is practical, professional and very pretty – perfect for the job. But when the gorgeous millionaire proposes expanding their business arrangement to include marriage, Hester must either leave the man she loves or resign herself to being merely a convenient wife…The Millionaire’s Proposal Jet-setting playboy Ronan O’Keefe has everything money can buy. He’d give it all up in an instant to keep the one thing he’s losing – his sight. Meanwhile, alone in New York, Kerry Doyle isn’t feeling quite so brave about her trip around the world. Luckily, the millionaire comes to her rescue and, by the time they get to Paris, he doesn’t want to let her go!Texas Ranger Takes a BrideMallory was heartbroken when Chase left. She knew his duty was to save those in need, but he didn’t ever realise that Mallory needed him most. Now she can only watch as her boy bonds with the man who once stole her heart. Can Chase convince Mallory that he’s back to claim his bride as well as his son?

Extra extra! Meet the cast of Hunter's HavenReese McKellan–(Stuntman) vowed to give his orphaned niece the small-town upbringing he'd never known. But Emily Hunter, the blue-eyed beauty who was running the show, had other ambitions….Emily Hunter–(Screenwriter) had written romance out of her life, until Reese burst onto the scene. But were a brooding cowboy and his tiny tot worth the sacrifice of her hopes and dreams?Little Sophie–(Diva-in-training) wanted a family. Now she had to show her uncle she knew what was best for them all!

With these RingsHIS SURPRISE…WIFE?Rafe Covelli saw marriage as The Great Surrender. But new-gal-in-town Shelby Harris had this die-hard bachelor's mind swimming with thoughts of home-cooked meals, passionate bedtime kisses and baby cuddles. These were not the dreams of a self-respecting single male!But hard as he tried, when Rafe took sweet Shelby into his arms he couldn't let go. All his survival instincts went on red alert. She so clearly longed for a family…a husband…him. So why didn't he retreat? Could it be this solitary man was about to surrender…to a lifetime of love?…who will wed?

Fire burned bright in Tara MacNeal's eyes when she thrust her shocking news on Matt Landers: «You're my niece's father.»But the handsome doctor quickly doused her heated accusation with his firm denial of paternity – and delivered a shocker of his own. Though the birth certificate named him as father, another man was responsible! For a revengeful schemer had stolen Matt's identity…and now an innocent baby – and her beautiful guardian – were at risk.To protect them, Matt kept «mother» and child within arm's reach…but his heart stayed miles away, where it was safe from the flickering warmth in Tara's touch. And though his name had been tarnished by an impostor, Matt would never trade his identity as «confirmed bachelor» for «husband and father»…would he?

WITH THESE RINGSTAMING THE TYCOONJust when Angelina Covelli was about to pitch her hopes of a «forever man» into the whistling wind, along came the dreamiest bachelor. John Rossi was gorgeous, sophisticated, wealthy–and just passing through town. Which put the dark tycoon off-limits!Angelina was so innocent…and utterly irresistible. But kissing was not part of the plan. His true identity secret, John intended to complete his family's vendetta against the Covellis. No matter how alluring he found sweet Angelina, John would never compromise his mission by wedding the enemy. Then again, he did have that ruby ring….…who will wed?

Always the black sheep, Jared Trager came to Texas, looking for the truth about his heritage, not to get hitched! But sassy single mom Dana Shayne, and her spunky son, Evan, needed Jared's help to save their ranch…and he needed them more than his heart was willing to admit.Dana was crazy to fall for another man promising her the moon, yet she couldn't resist Jared's generous proposal. He seemed determined to care for them, but Dana worried he might leave to pursue old dreams. How could she convince him that the path to true happiness led back to home…to her and Evan?

Everyone in the town of Destiny thinks dedicated Mayor Morgan Keenan has no time for relationships.It takes newcomer tycoon and caring single father Justin Hilliard to see past her defenses. With the help of his cute little daughter, Justin slowly helps the beautiful, willowy redhead understand that she can love and be loved in return. Morgan belongs with them – not only as his adored wife, but as the mother she was meant to be.

P.I. Jack Sullivan, black-eyed and dark-hearted, is at Wandering Creek Ranch on official business–business that doesn't include falling for the striking blonde who tries to throw him off her land….Willow Kingsley's ranch in the Hollywood Hills is her sanctuary. She'll fight the gorgeous stranger and protect her own. What she doesn't realize is that Jack's on her side, and when she's in his arms he'll do everything in his power to keep her safe….

Surprise is an understatement for Sheriff Reed Larkin when he finds out his childhood sweetheart has returned home. After all these years Paige Keenan's smile can still make his heart ache. But what's the secret he can see in her whiskey-colored eyes? There's a little baby growing inside Paige, and it needs all the love and care she can give.In Reed's strong, protective arms she knows that both she and her baby will be safe. Dare Paige dream that they could one day become a family?

When Travis Randell first spied the raven-haired pregnant beauty on his family's land, he was hell-bent on having her arrested for trespassing! Seeking refuge at the Circle B Ranch after his greedy partner–and former fiancée!–ruined him, Travis was in no mood to welcome strangers.But Josie Gutierrez was no stranger. Josie was the photographer for the new guest ranch brochure. And it wasn't Josie's camera that distracted Travis…it was her deep hazel eyes and intoxicating smile. Travis found himself drawn to her and her unborn child. But would Travis still believe in this picture-perfect love when he learned the real reason Josie came to the Circle B?

Mouthwateringly handsome Nate Hunter was every woman's dream dish. Unfortunately, he refused to be distracted from his mission to buy back his family's ranch. That is until a beautiful blond socialite showed up in Haven, who did funny things to his resolve….Tori Sheridan had fled a family-arranged marriage only to find herself stranded in Haven. She was so much more than the eye candy her rich daddy had raised her to be. But no one seemed to recognize that. Until the town's sheriff came to her rescue. Nate's warm reception was just the thing to chase away any lingering wrong-wedding blues….

Thanks to a decades-old family feud, Shane Hunter knew Mariah's daddy would never let his precious daughter anywhere near a Hunter–especially the no-good Hunter boy he'd run off years ago. So what's the grown-up beauty now doing on Shane's construction site, stirring up way more trouble than she can possibly handle?One thing for sure, this time Shane wouldn't let anyone run him off. And after working closely with Mariah Easton, he knew that he'd better get ready for the battle of his life. Because he was going roll up his sleeves and do whatever it took to make his way-too-familiar adversary…his beloved wife!

When Chance Randell helped deliver Joy Spencer's baby, he had no idea this stubborn city girl would stand in the way of his dream. This mother-daughter duo were now the owners of his neighbor's ranch–the land Chance planned to buy.Surely a fair-haired beauty–even one who stirred a yearning inside him, making him want things he couldn't afford to want–couldn't run a ranch alone?Chance offered his help, but learned this widowed single mom needed more than muscle. She needed to keep her wealthy in-laws from gaining custody of her baby. And all Chance had to say to make the ranch his own was «I do!»

Bull-riding champion Dylan «The Devil» Gentry had females of all ages eating out of the palm of his hand. Except his pretty physical therapist, the no-nonsense Brenna Farren. His stolen kisses–aimed to make her quit–only made him more eager to keep the feisty redhead around!And once the ruggedly handsome cowboy learned that Brenna was expecting and alone, his protective instincts kicked in. Knowing her family would be disappointed in her single status, Dylan proposed a temporary marriage to give her unborn babe his name. But would Dylan take the biggest dare of all–and settle down?