Single Father Series

Being married to the wrong man can lead only to divorce It was a hard lesson, but Libby Cameron learned it. Twelve years later, her ex–husband has moved to town. Libby's too smart to go down that road again. But doing the smart thing isn't easy once she discovers that Trent is fathering a sweet and sad little girl all by himself. Kylie Baker needs her, and Libby can't ignore that fact. Nor can she ignore the feelings for Trent that she's starting to have. But how can she forget their previous life together or the times he let her down? Has Trent really changed? Can the wrong man ever turn into the right one?

This was supposed to be paradise That's why Tim Wainwright moved his three children to Williamston, Tennessee, population 123. It was to be a refuge from the tragedy that had fractured their lives, a place where Tim could forget his mistakes. That's what the place meant to Nancy Mayfield. The veterinary technician thought she had finally achieved balance and peace in her life, and had put her past behind her. Except no one and no place is perfect not even Williamston. But maybe two imperfect people make one whole lot of sense.

Alex didn't want to be too pushy. She'd heard her dad say Kit Darling was a wild thing, and she knew you had to be patient with wild things or you might scare them off. And she wanted the famous travel writer to stick around. Kit was not only way cool, she actually listened to Alex and made her dad smile a whole lot. For the first time since her mom died, he seemed really happy. But how was Alex going to make freedom–loving Kit stay in Pritchard's Neck when she was so desperate to get out?

His daughter's secrets Since becoming a single father, Mac Edwards has struggled to keep his small family together. But now his custody of his twelve–year–old daughter is threatened by the secrets she's keeping.His last hope In a bitter twist, their new social worker is the one person he can't trust Rachel Filmore. Thirteen years ago she was his world until she deserted him. How can he trust her not to destroy his family? And how can he trust himself to leave the past where it belongs?

Tragedy strikes without warning. Just like love. Nothing, not even the beauty of Montana's big–sky country, can make up for the one reckless mistake Derrick made twelve years ago. And so he buries himself in raising his son, his only outlet the poignant country songs he writes and plays at the local bar. Until he meets Kara Tillman. Widowed at just twenty–nine and caring for her mother–in–law, Kara teaches him that grief doesn't have to be all–consuming. That tragedy can be overcome and wounds healed. That life is about risk and happiness is worth the stakes. Too bad Kara hasn't learned that lesson herself. So maybe it's time for the pupil to become the teacher. Or, in this case, the sexy country singer to show the young widow that love can strike the same person twice.

He was the man she thought she'd left behind... Dr. Sarah Benedict had tried but failed to forget Matt. Even after marrying another man and moving to Central America, she couldn't shake the memories of her childhood friend. She'd grown to realize she loved Dr. Matthew Cameron deeply.... Yet to him, she was only the best buddy a guy could ever have. But now Sarah's moving back to Port Hamilton a widow. And Matt's divorced.... Can the two best friends get past their polar opposite approaches to medicine not to mention Matt's interfering teenage daughter to find love...fifteen years late?

He was the love of Maggie Tillman's life. But when she and Will Stewart broke up, she was forced to make a decision one that cost her far too dearly. And now a twist of fate brings her face–to–face with her past, and with the secret she has kept for eight long years. How can they possibly keep their relationship professional? As they work together old angers erupt between them along with the fiery attraction that always got Maggie and Will into trouble. But now there's much more at stake than their hearts. Because Will's hiding his own secret. And this one could cost him his daughter and a second chance with Maggie.

Call him overprotective, but Dr. Mike Carter can't believe his daughter is ready for belly–dancing lessons. Taylor's lucky to be alive! Only two years after her heart transplant, she wants too much, too fast. Mike can't help but think her dance instructor Darcy O'Connor has a lot to do with Taylor's recent obsession. He can understand why. Darcy is beautiful, irresistible. And he finds himself more than a little tempted. Still, Taylor's care and safety come first, so Mike tries to put a little distance between them and Darcy. Too bad he doesn't count on his wilful daughter and her plans to make Darcy one of them!

No one is waiting for him when Captain Ray Hughes returns from his tour of duty. With his soon–to–be ex–wife gone, it's just him and his little boy now creating their own version of a family. Although he faces a lot of uncertainty, Ray is determined to raise his son the best way he knows how. Chrissie Evans is a complication Ray didn't expect. Almost against his will, he's drawn into a relationship with his widowed neighbour. Chrissie is everything he could desire in a woman and he wants a future with her. But can he promise her what she needs to hear?

For a guy who's always kept his life commitment–free, Daniel Valeniza is suddenly tangled. A new house and becoming guardian to an infant is more than this cop can juggle. Fortunately help appears in the form of his next–door neighbour Sydney Harris. They don't meet under the best circumstances, but she quickly changes his first impression partly because she's a wonder with the baby. Things should be better for Daniel. But his attraction to Sydney makes it hard to remember it's not cool to seduce the nanny until it's clear the sparks aren't one–sided. As their connection deepens, he starts thinking about a long–term arrangement with her. And the thought isn't nearly as scary as it should be!