WRONG BROTHER Dr. Shayne Kerrigan thought his brother's mail-order bride would be boarding the next flight out of Alaska once she learned of her fiance's sudden marriage. Instead, Sydney Elliot just picked up her bag, dusted off her pride, and, with nowhere else to go, moved into Shayne's house! RIGHT BRIDE! ...And into the hearts of his two motherless children. Even Shayne couldn't stop thinking about this beautiful, determined woman who'd suddenly turned his house into a home. But when the clock rang in the New Year, Sydney would be moving on. Unless the good doctor could convince her to trust him and become his Christmas bride?

Second Chance Ranch with First-Rate Cowboy Kimberly Lee isn't sure what she'll find when she comes to Forever, Texas, to do a story on a groundbreaking program that could put this small town on the map. It certainly isn't the warm, friendly community that makes the roving reporter feel instantly at home. Or the accident that lays her up at Garrett White Eagle's ranch, where the blue-eyed rancher awakens feelings she long ago gave up. Giving people hope again is the goal of the healing ranch Garrett started with his brother. And the lovely, hardworking writer is no exception. Doesn't Kim realize how much good they can do--together? Her future is here with him. If she's willing to trust in a love that could fulfill the promise of forever.

Scandal leads to death on the Colton ranch in the latest from USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Ferrarella. When murder strikes his family's ranch, Detective Ryan Colton follows the evidence...straight to his sister. Instinct tells him she's innocent. But once her DNA is found at the scene, Ryan goes head-to-head with the forensics expert he'd hoped to avoid. Susie Howard--the beautiful woman he once loved...and left. Seeing Ryan again has Susie doubting everything, especially her resolution to forget the sexy, rugged cowboy cop. If her intuition is wrong, then the real killer is still at large and has the Coltons in his sights. Teaming up with Ryan is the only way for him to save his family--and his second chance with her.

THE CASE OF THE KIDNAPPED MOMMY Officer Guy Tripopulous knew that this was not his usual type of case. The ransom note was smeared, the letters printed, and the victim's children seemed awfully...informed. But Guy was willing to play along. He'd been looking for a way to meet his beautiful next-door neighbor, and Addie and A. J. Douglas had just solved his problem very neatly. Finding the "missing" mommy was a piece of cake. But now Guy had a tougher case on his hands. Nancy Douglas and her two adorable kids had stolen his heart--and he wasn't sure he wanted it back!

What happens when a spitfire little lady driving a big rig runs a confirmed cowboy off the road? Fireworks! But no way was single mother Denise Cavanaugh going to swoon at the feet of some gorgeous, rugged wranglin' man, not when she had her family and business to worry about -- and a jaded heart to protect. But try as she might, Denise just couldn't run Will Cutler out of her mind. And if she wasn't careful, the convincing cowboy just might succeed in sweet-talking her into his arms -- and his life.

THEY'RE COUSINS...IDENTICAL COUSINS Theresa Jean -- T.J. -- Cochran might look like her cousin Theresa Joan, but that's where the similarity ended. Theresa Joan was sexy, vivacious; T.J. was...practical. Theresa Joan was the kind of woman men tripped over their feet to be near; T.J. was...everybody's buddy. And now, Theresa Joan was asking T.J. to switch places with her -- and woo the advertising business of hunky toy exec Christopher MacAffee! Out of the question! T.J. thought. "Totally impossible!" she insisted. But maybe...kind of fun? Somehow, she found herself agreeing to the wacky scheme. Now, not only was she landing the account, she was landing the man! But what would happen when Christopher discovered he was snuggled between the sheets with the wrong Theresa?

BABY BLUESHow could something so small and wrapped in a fuzzy blanket cause such big problems for tough cop Griff Foster? When his sister left--without her six-month-old bundle of trouble--the distracted loner had to find a baby-sitter. The last thing he wanted was two females in his life, but little Casie's diaper needed changing--fast!Griff had never looked into such curious, big, blue eyes as Casie's--until he met Liz ....When child-care professional Liz MacDougall opened her door to a handsome, harried man carrying a baby under his arm like a football, she knew he needed a few lessons on nurturing. But Griff wasn't interested in learning how to love . . . until Liz and a baby girl taught him to open his heart.

Subject: Telekinetic Elizabeth Caldwell. Family history: Like her siblings, she has powers people would kill for. Deepest secret: She walks just this side of the law. Relishing her newfound freedom from a domineering brother, Elizabeth wanted only to control her destiny, her power, her heart. Like a bird set loose from its cage, she tested her wings with Cole Williams. But was the Philadelphia billionaire too hot for her to handle on her first solo flight? Retrieving his priceless piece of stolen art was easy, but the man was dangerously sexy. Despite her desire for independence, she couldn't help giving in to temptation -- and passion -- with Cole. But then she learned that someone from her past was hell-bent on finding her -- and Cole was the only one who could keep her safe. Could she give herself over to his protection...without risking her body and soul?

SOMEWHERE THERE WAS A CHILD WHO NEEDED HER... Eliza Eldridge saw through other people's eyes. And now her dreams of a missing little girl were becoming urgent. Eliza couldn't ignore them, and she vowed to reunite the child with her father. While Walker Banacek would do anything to find his daughter, he'd been devastated in the past by charlatans who promised to help him. But when Eliza mentioned a little girl's pink toe shoes -- something only he and his daughter knew about -- he had to wonder. Was Eliza the one woman who could help him...and then love him?

He's fighting for them When Amy Donavan married the town playboy and left Forever, Texas, Connor McCullough wished her well—no matter how much it hurt. He got past it, but never really over it. Now the one that got away is back and needs his help...in more ways than one! Recently divorced and fleeing her abusive ex-husband, Amy needs a safe place to hide and someone she can trust. And she's not alone. Her fussy six-month-old son needs sanctuary, too...and Connor is determined to protect them both. It's not his family, but it's the family—and the woman—he's always wanted. So when Amy's jealous ex tracks her down, hell-bent on reclaiming his "property," Connor's ready to fight this time...

Desperately seeking daddy.. . Erin Collins was a mother-to-be, but the daddy was nowhere to be found! "Brady, come home. Love, Erin." Erin had nothing to lose by placing the personal ad. And lo and behold, Brady Lockwood was found--months after he'd disappeared! Only, he had no idea who the heck she was...or why she was calling him a daddy.

It Takes a Very Special Man to Win That Special Woman!A silver tongue. A killer smile. Spectacular muscles. Handsome Murphy Pendleton had all the right parts to make any number of women swoon. But, injured in an act of heroism, he suddenly craved only one; shy, solemn healer Dr. Shawna Saunders.Shawna knew that fleeting seduction--not lasting love--was Murphy's stock in trade. So putting him back together might just leave her shattered. Still, he'd uncovered a passionate secret core inside her, and it was a risk she would willingly take....