Fatherhood Series

As Joyous, Tennessee's only female mechanic, Ronnie Carter is more used to fixing carburettors than dressing for a date. So when Jason McDeere asks her out, she's thrown into a panic! Not only is the handsome high school teacher Ronnie's secret crush, he's the single father of an adorable toddler who wants a mummy. A tomboy in overalls isn't the role model Jason had in mind for his young daughter. But the better he gets to know her, the more he's convinced that Ronnie's exactly what he's looking for. He has no doubt she'd make the ideal mother for Emily. But is he the perfect family man for her?

Having His Baby Twenty–Five Years Later It starts when Natalie Briggs runs into her ex–husband, Josh, at their high school reunion. A romantic dance leads to a kiss and a kiss to a blissful night of lovemaking. Then Natalie gets the shocking news. She's finally going to have Josh's child twenty–five years better–late–than–never! Her adopted daughter is excited about becoming a big sister. Josh's teenage sons don't know what to think. And her former mother–in–law is full of maternal advice before Natalie even gives birth! Starting a family was what Josh and Natalie always wanted. But when Natalie couldn't conceive, their marriage unravelled. Now they've been given a miraculous second chance. Life has just gotten more complicated will the second time around be sweeter?

It takes two to tango, but Rose Vasquez hasn't felt like dancing since her husband died. For her little girl's sake, she's determined to make a new life in warm, friendly Hot Pepper, Louisiana. But something strange and wonderful is happening in the dance studio she just bought, where her latest student is literally! sweeping her off her feet. Being groomed to someday take over his family's banking business is one thing, but performing the tango at this year's Miss Hot Pepper Pageant could be Dalton Montgomery's greatest challenge. Especially when his alluring teacher and her irresistible daughter show him what's been missing in his bachelor world. Now he'd like to return the favour by filling Rose's dance card and becoming her partner for keeps. But is Rose ready to let another man into her life? Dalton hopes so, because he's not willing to sit this one out!

Is Love Enough To Keep Them Together? When a fall from a horse ends her show–riding career, Jolyn Sutherland comes home to Blue Ridge, Arizona, to heal and rebuild her life. But the onetime star performer has jumped from the frying pan into the fire smack in the middle of a brewing domestic storm that could sabotage her blossoming relationship with Chase Raintree, her first love. Jolyn's homecoming is a complication the vet and devoted single father doesn't need. Especially with her family questioning whether Chase is the biological father of his eight–year–old daughter. Mandy is everything to Chase, and Jolyn could help him complete his little family. But now that family is in danger of being split apart. Chase won't let anyone take his child away from him, even if it means losing his second chance with Jolyn.

All Lilah Jamison wants is a safe place to raise her son. But she inherits an entire brood when she gets a job as housekeeper for veterinarian Daniel Foster. The handsome, caring foster dad is making mother and son feel part of his extended family. But what happens when her past catches up with her? Daniel knows what it's like to feel unloved. That's why he created his own family, to give other unwanted kids a place to belong. Now he wants Lilah and her boy to be part of that. Except the skittish single mom is hiding something. Daniel can't lose her. He has to find a way to win her trust. Because Lilah and her boy are family now. And that means fighting for the woman he loves.

For Florida detective Sara Greene, who is busy raising a toddler and teenager alone, finding Mr. Perfect Forever seems an impossible dream. One thing she knows. He isn't Adam Canfield. Charming, carefree and single, Adam couldn't be further from the man she's been looking for. After losing the woman he loved, Adam opted for the solo life—no strings, no long–term commitments. Now one intriguing cop and single mother is making him question his choices. The problem is that while Sara's head is telling her Adam is completely unsuitable, her heart is urging her to give him a chance. Maybe perfection is overrated….

When six–year–old Vicki Hathaway emails a request for a new mummy to the entire PTA mailing list, there's no end of trouble for interim principal Shay Morgan. Then bigger trouble walks into her office in the form of Mark Hathaway. Instant attraction. Mark hasn't been called to the principal's office since he was a kid. And he's never seen a principal who looked like Shay! For Shay, mixing business and pleasure is a big no–no while she's being evaluated for a permanent position. And it's quite possible Mark will relocate to Colorado for his job in a few months. It wouldn't be fair for Mark to introduce a temporary mummy figure into Vicki's life. But how can Mark and Shay deny the feelings growing between them? Could it be a little girl is about to get her valentine wish after all?

Colton Brenner is perfectly content being a single dad to his teenage twins. And even if the Montana rancher were looking for that special someone, it wouldn't be Kathryn McFarland. The fiercely devoted advocate is so busy fixing everyone else's life, she can't settle down. Reuniting families is what Kathryn does. The poster child for missing children was once lost herself until she found her loved ones. But Colt and his son and daughter are a family she doesn't ever want to leave. Even when she finds out the terrible secret that prevents Colt from marrying. Maybe it's the way the sexy cowboy wears that Stetson. Or how incredible he is with his kids. All Kathryn knows is she's ready to be Colt's woman if he's ready to let go of the past and be her man.

If there's one thing Corinne Sweetwater dislikes, it's chaos. As kitchen manager at her family's Bear Creek Ranch, the ex–warrant officer faces a different kind of challenge. Professional fisherman Greg Pfitser and his mischievous cherubs seem intent on ignoring all her rules and turning her well–ordered world topsy–turvy. Suddenly discovering he's father to a pair of rambunctious twins is a challenge for any man. Maybe the Arizona guest ranch is the ideal place for Greg to do some serious bonding with his son and daughter. The laid–back single dad and by–the–book chef have differing views on just about everything. Still, the attraction sparking between Greg and Corinne can't be ignored. Is it strong enough to lead to a true meeting of hearts and minds?

Tara Montgomery is nobody's fool. She's known love 'em and leave 'em types before heck, she was left pregnant by one. There's no way charming Dylan Ross can tempt her into anything. Except the womanizing bachelor has more in common with Tara than she'd like. He's just discovered he's a father to a four–year–old girl. Single parenthood is tough, and Dylan needs the day care employee's help. But Tara has her own problems. In a vicious custody battle, a high school diploma and empty bank account are no defence. Throw in and Tara could lose her son. That's the only reason she's considering Dylan's outlandish proposal. Marriage may be their only solution, but Tara is going into it with her eyes open. Her son has to come first no matter what her heart wants.

Frantic to escape her dangerous ex–husband, Gabi Rafferty flees with her daughter to Yosemite and the man she trusts more than anyone. Ranger Jeff Thompson can provide a safe haven. He's also the man Gabi once loved. Still does. Only this isn't the time to think about missed chances. Not with her child's life at risk. Fourteen years ago, Gabi ran to Jeff for everything. Now she needs his protection, and the honour–bound ranger will do whatever it takes to keep her and her daughter safe. But he's still carrying around unfinished business. And with her little girl growing so attached to him, Jeff knows the moment has come to trust Gabi with the truth. Coming clean about the past is their only shot at a future. Because he can't lose her a second time.

Moving back to her Texas hometown after her divorce seemed like a good idea at the time. Until Hanna Rosser's usually well–behaved son gets into trouble at school. The single mother knows exactly who's to blame Vince Keegan, father of her son's new best friend. Vince may be the most irresistible man on the block, but he's got a lot to learn about parenting. All right, so Vince's daughter is a little high–spirited. Hanna's downright overprotective of her precious boy! Unfortunately, she's also far too appealing for this widowed dad's peace of mind. Maybe it's time Hanna and Vince let go of their pasts and gave in to what's happening between them. Just because they're parents, doesn't mean they can't have a second chance at love!

A Christmas Present With A Hidden Past AJ Harris needs to leave town, before his past sneaks up on him in the form of a tool–belt–wearing beauty who also happens to be the mother of his child. Fate has other plans when AJ inadvertently hires Samantha Elliott to renovate and sell his grandmother's old house. Now he has to hide the truth – he secretly adopted the child Sam abandoned three years ago. Only, AJ can't prevent the bond between mother and child. When he learns the selfless reasons behind Sam's actions, including his own father's deceit, AJ's secret becomes a burden he can't keep. But will Sam forgive him for having their son all this time? Or will one little boy's love bring together a family…just in time for Christmas?

She kissed him, deeply and slowly, taking his breath away and causing his heart to pound. In one smooth movement, he turned them over and gazed down into her surprised eyes, before capturing her lips again. He hadn't planned this. He didn't know how far it would go. But he wasn't going to stop now. City attorney Garrett Miles is a man who is happy with his life. He's effective, well liked and enjoys his moments with the gorgeous waitress Libby at the local tavern. Suddenly finding out he's a father, and that the little girl is coming to live with him throws a bit of a spanner in the works. Turning to Libby Carter for guidance could be the ideal solution. But there are some things the single mother isn't sharing. Libby fled with her son to escape her abusive ex. She's hoping the close–knit Oklahoma small town will be the place where she can finally stop running. Especially now that Garrett's in her life. But Garrett is a lawyer, and if he discovers she violated her custody agreement and crossed state lines, he'll have to turn her in. After one man nearly destroyed her, can she trust another with her son's life?

When Caleb Cantrell left home as a dirt–poor teenager, he never thought he'd return as a wealthy rodeo star. As a matter of fact, he didn't think he'd return at all. The accident changed all that. It ended his career, nearly ended his life and rekindled a bitterness he thought he'd left in the dust long ago. To rebuild, Caleb has to go back to where it all began – back to Flagman's Folly, New Mexico, and back to his high–school sweetheart, Tess LaSalle. But a ten–year–old secret stands between them, one that could hurt everyone Tess loves, especially her daughter…their daughter…the one Caleb never knew existed. No rodeo ever required the courage Caleb needs now – to forgive, to forget and to start over again…if it's not already too late.

She once loved a cowboy When Tate Walker was killed in a barroom brawl, he left his widow with a small run–down ranch in south Texas and a daughter he falsely claimed wasn't his. Willow had accepted Tate's proposal because Cooper Drummond, the love of her life, refused to put aside his rodeo plans, despite her fears for his safety. A year later, a cowboy appears out of nowhere, looking for work. He'd heard about a widow who could use some help. To Willow's shock, it's Cooper Drummond. And to Cooper's shock, the widow is his onetime fiancee, now the mother of a little girl who's been diagnosed with a troubling condition. She still loves that cowboy And that cowboy's never forgotten her. Can the two of them the three of them become a family? Can Coop love her daughter as his own?