Книги автора: RaeAnne Thayne

The true spirit of Christmas Christmas was tough for widow Jenna Wheeler and her four children. But she was determined to make the holiday magical. Now if she could only find a job…Maybe gorgeous, child-averse Carson McRaven could help. He needed a chef, and he knew the lovely Jenna could do a bang-up job – if only she could keep her kids out of his hair.But as he found himself catapulted into the cheerful chaos of her family – not to mention Jenna’s arms – he learned more about the spirit of Christmas than he’d ever dreamed.

Keep a song in your heart this holiday season… Music teacher Ella Baker's plate is already full. But when single dad Beckett McKinley's wild twin boys need help preparing a Christmas song for their father, Ella agrees on one condition: they teach her to ride a horse. She's hoping that'll help mend her strained relationship with her rancher father; it certainly has nothing to do with the crush that's lingered since her one and only date with Beck.It isn't disinterest spurring Beck to keep his distance – if anything, the spark is too strong, with Ella reminding him of his ex-wife. Soon what started as an innocent arrangement is beginning to feel a lot like family. But with the holidays approaching, Beck and Ella will have to overcome past hurts if they want to keep each other warm this Christmas…

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY…When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, quiet Celeste Nicholas is suddenly the talk of the town. She should be gloriously happy…but something is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer? Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. He might be a millionaire, but no money in the world can help a little girl heal from the loss of her mother. Yet shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic. Flynn came home looking for support…can he find that, and true love, in the one that got away?

Country Bride by Debbie MacomberLuke Rivers is a man of his word.He agrees to marry Kate Logan when she foolishly proposes to him—after one glass of champagne too many—at her former fiance’s wedding reception. And Luke, stubborn rancher that he is, refuses to renege on his promise.Kate was devastated when the man she’d always loved married another woman, a newcomer to their Oregon town. But now, not only does Luke refuse to break their engagement, he insists that Kate doesn’t love Clay. She actually loves him! Woodrose Mountain by RaeAnne ThayneBrodie Thorne is a man who knows what he wants.And that’s Evie Blanchard, a physical therapist from LA, who recently moved to Hope’s Crossing, Colorado. He wants her to work with his injured daughter, Taryn. A wealthy, self-made man, Brodie will do anything to get Taryn the rehab she needs—and that includes convincing the reluctant Evie to move in with them.Despite her vow to keep an emotional distance between them, Evie starts to fall for Brodie’s adorable little girl…and for Brodie himself.

‘A rising star in the romance world. Her books are wonderfully romantic, feel-good reads that end with me sighing over the last pages.’ Debbie Macomber, bestselling author of Any Dream Will DoReturn to Haven Point, there’s no sweeter place to fall in love…Protecting the streets of Haven Point isn’t just a job for police officer Wyn Bailey, it’s a family tradition.But lately she’s found herself wanting more, especially from her boss—and overprotective brother’s best friend—sexy chief of police, Cade Emmett. The only problem is getting Cade to view her as more than just a little sister.Cade’s hands-off approach with Wyn isn’t from lack of attraction. But his complicated past has forced him to conceal his desire. When Wyn is harmed in the line of duty, Cade realizes the depth of his feelings, but can he let his guard down long enough to embrace the love he secretly craves?

Ten years ago, Cassidy Harte had stood at the altar waiting for Zach Slater. And when he didn't show up–and was said to have disappeared with her brother's flirtatious wife–she did the only thing she could do. Held her head up high. Helped raise her motherless niece. And swore never to get involved with a man again.And then back into her life walked Zach–with an «I'm sorry» on his lips, an explanation she refused to hear and the vow that he would make her his once again. And this was one vow he was determined to keep….

Jesse James Harte had grown up as wild and untamed as his Old West namesake, but now he was the law in this stretch of the Wyoming high country. That meant trouble was his business–and if he'd ever seen somebody in trouble, it was the town's new schoolteacher, Sarah McKenzie….She was as beautiful as a mountain meadow in springtime. But the haunted look in her eyes said she was running from something–something that had maybe caught up with her. He ached to protect her, to take that look away–and make her his forever….But what could a lady like her want with a lawman with an outlaw's heart…?

A CHRISTMAS SECRET… Emery wants to flee hard memories of Christmases past. The mountains of Idaho offer distraction…plus the key to a long-buried family secret. But her host, rancher Nate, hardly gives her a warm welcome… The former soldier’s smouldering good looks mask a dark, painful past. And now he has his hands full as guardian of two orphaned nieces.Still, despite his rough manner, Nate can’t ignore his fierce attraction to Emery or his nieces’ instant attachment to her – until Emery shares a shocking secret. Will it be a lonely Christmas for four lost souls? Or the best family holiday ever?

Caidy Bowman had been the apple of her family’s eye – until a devastating tragedy forced her to hide from the world. She was used to devoting her time to the animals on her family’s ranch. Then widower Ben Caldwell and his two adorable children arrived in Pine Gulch, and suddenly, Caidy wanted more than a life in the shadows…As the town’s new vet, Ben needed a place to stay for the holidays – and for his family to heal from their own loss. He absolutely wasn't looking for love again! But Caidy Bowman’s sparkling green eyes and sweet smile touched Ben’s broken heart, giving him hope for a new future.Their future – if he could convince the beautiful cowgirl that Christmas was a time for new beginnings…

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WAY OUT WESTTHE WITNESSWhen a terrified Dr. Maggie Rawlings saw her ex-husband killed, she feared her little boy might be next. They started running, with every man a potential threat–even if her son was constantly in search of a daddy. And a cowboy. And he found both in Colt McKendrick….FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy Colt knew the drill: protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But with each trusting look from the adorable little boy–not to mention each sizzling moment spend with Maggie–Colt was finding a hands-off policy harder and harder to live by….Because there's nothing like a cowboy.

Joe Redhawk had a chance to start over, away from his reputation as an ex-con, away from the only woman he'd ever loved: his brother's ex-wife–and his own boss. He'd been watching from the sidelines for too long, wishing she were his for too long….The hard-hewn Native American was much more than just the best foreman Annie's ranch had ever had. He was the love of her life…and the father of her little girl. But if she told him now, after all these years, could they be a family–or would they lose him forever?

A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMASWith two kids and an active life, widow Faith Dustin only wants peace and quiet for Christmas. But her snowy Pine Gulch ranch is nothing but chaotic. All that keeps Faith going is her helpful neighbor, cowboy Chase Brannon. He's always been «good ol' Chase,» her faithful friend. Until he kisses her under the mistletoe…Years ago Chase blew his chance with the woman he's loved since childhood. Now he's determined to step out of the friend zone…and into the role of husband. But the scared and stubborn Faith won't let herself fall. With Christmas just days away, Chase will need all the magic of the season—and the help of her two matchmaking children—to unwrap a second chance at love.

Can Christmas heal the past and present a new beginning? Elizabeth Hamilton has been lost. Trapped in a tangle of postpartum depression and grief after the death of her beloved parents, she couldn’t quite see the way back to her husband, Luke and their two beautiful children…until a car accident stole away her memories and changed her life. But now, seven years later, Luke finds her in a nearby town and brings Elizabeth back home to the family she loves, just in time for Christmas. Being reunited with Luke and her children is better than anything Elizabeth could have imagined. As they all prepare for Christmas, Elizabeth and Luke are drawn ever closer. Can the hurt of the past seven years be healed over the course of one Christmas and bring the Hamiltons the gift of a new beginning? • • • Readers love Coming Home for Christmas love forgiveness and second chances. True Christmas Spirit Compelling, emotional, and sure to touch your heart, Coming Home for Christmas is a must-read this Christmas I don't think I've ever read anything quite like this. Unputdownable!!

Welcome home! When she was sixteen Julia Blair found more than fun in the sun on the sands of Cannon Beach. She found a home in the arms of her teenage crush, Will Garrett, and she knew that life, sunny and beautiful, stretched out in front of her…Though life may not have worked out the way she’d planned, here she is, back in Cannon Beach. Only to find Will Garrett there, too. Julia believed he could still make all her dreams come true.The question was, would he let her into his heart to do the same for him?

Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.The perfect holiday? While honeymooning solo might be unconventional, ex-bride-to-be Olivia Lambert couldn’t see wasting a fabulous trip to Costa Rica just because her former fiancé turned out to be pond scum. Imagine her surprise when a handsome stranger appeared in the jungle – silver machete in his hand and fiendish gleam in his eye… Well, maybe not so fiendish. Because Ren Galvez was actually one of the good guys. And he was trying to save Olivia from a near-certain death at the hands of one of the bad guys.But who was going to save Ren from her?

Enjoy three titles in one collection from RaeAnne ThayneBlackberry SummerWhen a small-town woman falls for a big-city cop… Shop owner and single mom Claire Bradford has just suffered a serious car accident in her hometown of Hope's Crossing, Colorado. She certainly has no time for romance, or so she tells herself—especially when Riley McKnight comes back to town as the new chief of police. The accident forces Claire to rely on other people, including Riley, and she realizes for the first time that things have to change—in her own life and in the town, where a string of robberies has damaged the residents' sense of community. Riley is the man who can bring about the change everybody needs!Woodrose MountainEvie Blanchard was at the top of her field in the city of angels. But when an emotional year forces her to walk away from her job as an occupational therapist, she moves from Los Angeles to Hope’s Crossing seeking a quieter life. So the last thing she needs is to get involved with the handsome, arrogant Brodie Thorne and his injured daughter, Taryn.A self-made man and single dad, Brodie will do anything to get Taryn the rehabilitation she needs…even if it means convincing Evie to move in with them. And despite her vow to keep an emotional distance, Evie can’t help but be moved by Taryn’s spirit, or Brodie’s determination to win her help—and her heart.Sweet Laurel FallsSpring should bring renewal, but Maura McKnight-Parker cannot escape the past. Still reeling from the loss of one daughter, the former free-spirit is thrown for a loop by the return of her older daughter, Sage, and the reappearance of her first love, Sage’s father.Jackson Lange never knew his daughter – never even knew that he’d left the love of his life pregnant when he fled their small town – but he had never forgotten Maura. Now they are all back, but Sage has her own secret, one that will test the fragile bonds of a reunited family.

Years after betraying her, he’s back in Haven Point…and ready to learn the truthMegan Hamilton never really liked Elliot Bailey. He turned his back on her family when they needed him the most and it almost tore them all apart. So she’s shocked when Elliot arrives at her family’s inn, needing a place to stay and asking questions that dredge up the past. Megan will rent him a cottage, but that’s where it ends—no matter how gorgeous Elliot has become.Coming back home to Haven Point was the last thing bestselling writer Elliot Bailey thought he’d ever do. But the book he’s writing now is his most personal one yet and it’s drawn him back to the woman he can’t get out of his mind. Seeing Megan again is harder than he expected and it brings up feelings he’d thought were long buried. Could this be his chance to win over his first love?

Wade Dalton was having a very bad day.His five-year-old had accidentally set the kitchen on fire. His daughter was surly, as usual. The baby hadn't been fed yet. And his mother–aka «The Childminder»–had eloped…with a scam artist. Could it get any worse?Turned out it could. Because the annoyingly beautiful daughter of said scam artist was now at the door, batting her doe eyes at him and proposing that she be his temporary nanny while awaiting the newlyweds' return. Could he trust her to be under his roof? Could he trust himself with her under his roof?

Love is never easy inside Brambleberry HouseHis Second-Chance Family (The Women of Brambleberry House, Book 2)When Julia Blair returns to her hometown of Cannon Beach she's divorced and with two children, and ready to start over again.But is it good or bad luck when she immediately runs into her sixteen year old crush, Will Garrett who looks just as battered and bruised by life so far as she is?A Soldier's Secret (The Women of Brambleberry House, Book 3)To find out who was claiming ownership of the only place he'd ever called home, Harry Maxwell knew he'd have to practice a little deception. So the wounded lieutenant changed his name a little. Altered a few facts. All for a good cause–get in, get the truth, get out.Until he met the Brambleberry House heir presumptive. Anna Galvez was captivating in ways he hadn't even known existed. Still, after spending time with her, he wanted the house more than ever.But only if she was in it….