Зарубежная современная проза — Stella Bagwell

TROUBLE IN TEXASJournalist Juliet Madsen had been burned by men before, but she certainly hadn' t left Dallas for small-town Texas looking for love–or a family. Until she met single father and wealthy rancher Matt Sanchez, and the two began a steamy affair. Matt was everything she' d ever wanted: smart, sexy, loyal to his family and extremely dedicated to his teenage daughter. But he didn' t know that Juliet was on assignment to expose his family' s secrets–and she feared that if he found out,...

THE MAN OF HER DREAMS?She prided herself on her logic and quick wits–so why, when wearing her grandmother's ring, did Claudia Westfield have visions of an incredibly sexy, utterly captivating man? Determined to solve the problem, Claudia tracked down Hayden Bedford–her dream come to life!Or was he? Her visions showed a man with an incredible yearning in his eyes–and Claudia seemed only to irritate Hayden! But as they searched for the truth, Hayden's glances turned to passion–and with the...

Landy Wisdom was a survivor.Her former husband's abuse hadn't broken her spirit– no, she'd picked herself right up and helped run the local Underground Railroad for battered women. But when it came to love, Landy felt that the train had left the station. She'd built a wall around her heart no man could breach… until journalist Micah Walker showed up and bought the hometown newspaper. For Micah, returning to small-town life was a culture shock.But it was more shocking to see how things had...

COMING HOMEFor three months, Lonnie Corteen had been on the trail of Katherine McBride. But when a very pretty, very pregnant female answered the door, the Texas sheriff feared that telling her about the family she'd never known would send her into premature labor.She had a long-lost family! And Katherine had to know where she truly belonged. But when an ice storm forced her to seek shelter at the handsome lawman's ranch–and Lonnie delivered her bouncing baby boy–family suddenly took on a whole...

YOU HEARD ME. I' LL BE YOUR NEW BOYFRIEND. ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT? Raine Crockett stared at the handsome lawyer in disbelief. Just about everything was wrong with Neil Rankin coming down to the Sandbur ranch and posing as her fiancé, not the least of which was that his mere presence set her on fire. And he just had to make their romance realistic, right? A loving kiss, a protective arm around her shoulders. She could get used to his affections, but what would happen when their little ruse was...

SHE COULDN’T BE PREGNANT…Except apparently she was! Still, Sassy Matthewswas on a mission to find her biological parents – not to faint in the arms of a lawyer! Of course, becoming a mum didn’t exactly fit into her plans either.Jett Sundell wanted to keep an eye on Sassy – and not just because her new ‘family’ suspected her of being a gold-digger. Sassy captured his interest, but she was pregnant with another man’s child! Jett knew hemight be able to provide Sassy with the link to her past, but...

When Nick Gallagher returns to his hometown for his brother's Christmas wedding, the confirmed bachelor and military man has to exchange his usual army fatigues for the tux of a best man. Nick has never thought about settling down himself, but soon finds his attention straying…mostly to the very pretty neighbor next door.Allison Lee doesn't trust men–especially ones as handsome as Nick. She knows firsthand that they usually run off at the mention of the word commitment, and she won't risk having...

An ordinary cowboy… Or the love of a lifetime? Matthew Waggoner and Camille Hollister may have known each other for years, but nothing prepares them for the sudden flare of attraction that hits when Camille lets Matthew stay with her. It will take a Christmas miracle to make these two see past their differences and risk loving again….

She'd come for the mustangs, Dallas Donovan told herself. Just a quick visit to Boone Barnett's Nevada ranch.Then her truck's engine seized and she stayed the night in the rugged, off-the-charts sexy Boone's home. Had pizza with his daughter, waited for the mechanic–and woke up to a snowfall keeping her in the reclusive rancher's grasp for another few days.Boone didn't believe in Christmas or miracles or a woman who understood his love for this wild untamed land. Yet now Dallas brought...

Princess Dominique Stanbury's father was missing, presumed dead, and she had to be strong for the sake of her family. The only one she could turn to was Marcus Kent, her father's devastatingly handsome High Counsel–and the older man who could still make her heart race.Then, in the midst of the turmoil, Dominique revealed her closely guarded secret–the baby growing within her–and the ever-honorable Marcus proposed marriage. But was Marcus's proposal made out of devotion for his king… or love for...

NICE, REASONABLE, DEDICATED AND COMPLETELY QUALIFIED–NO WOMAN LIKE THAT WOULD BE WILLING TO LIVE WITH HIM.Linc Ketchum hadn't been a pussycat before the fire at the T Bar K burned his hands, but now he was next to impossible. And he knew no woman would put up with him, especially not Nevada Ortiz, the so-called nurse that Linc's cousin had sent to take care of him. She was unexpectedly pretty and smarth-mouthed to boot. Her jet-black hair and creamy brown skin were a serious distraction, not to...

twinson the doorstepRICH MAN…Wealthy, handsome, successful oilman, dynamic rancher…and her boss. Adam Murdock Sanders was simply too good to be true. After all, geologist Maureen York didn't believe in Mr. Right.RANCHING MAN…Then she moved to a nearby ranch–and the trouble began!Adam's protective attitude and commanding orders drove independent Maureen wild–and his kisses made her crazy….WEDDED MAN?Soon the millionaire moved from her doorstep into her heart. But would this new arrangement lead...

FIVE YEARS TOO LATE….She should have been mine, Victoria Ketchum thought as she cradled Jess Hasting's daughter. Instead, Victoria had turned from Jess, and he'd married another. Now a widowed single father, the lean, rugged deputy sheriff could still make her passion rise–but the bitterness of their breakup kept them apart.Until now.Now Jess saw Victoria strictly as his daughter's doctor. And Victoria needed Jess's lawman skills when a body was found on her family's ranch. Yet, working together...

EVERYONE ASKED HIM WHEN HE PLANNED TO FIND A GOOD WOMAN. MAYBE SHE'D JUST WALKED IN THE DOOR.Quito Perez did not know what to make of it. There he was, minding his own business when who should stroll in but Clementine Jones. She looked as stunning as ever–blue eyes, long blond hair, expensive jewelry–and as out of place as a kitten in a cattle yard.Catching sight of him in the restaurant sent Celementine into shock. His mahogany skin, flinty Navajo gaze and quiet voice brought back searing...

The moment he saw his new neighbor, Jack Barrett was intrigued. Grace Holliday had a sweetness the cynical lawyer hadn't encountered in a long time. Yet he realized she was much too young for him. And very obviously pregnant–But something kept drawing him to her. Before long, he was deeply involved in her life. Too involved. Jack soon understood that with Grace, it would have to be forever or nothing, and he'd been down that road before. He had no plans to make a commitment–to anyone.Even if she...

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT…TO FALL IN LOVEIsabella Corrales refused to fall for her newest client, Ross Ketchum. He was cocky and arrogant, with a devil-may-care attitude and dimples deeper than the Grand Canyon. Nope, she wasn't going to fall for him. Not even when she had to move into his ranch house–for investigative purposes, of course….Love-'em-and-leave-'em-smiling Ross knew he hadn't tried to kill his brother-in-law but few others believed him. Isabella was his only hope in clearing his name....

A Pregnant Proposal… After her recent heartbreak, all Maura Donovan wanted was to pick up the pieces of her life. Taking a position as nurse to an elderly rancher seemed a perfect temporary tonic. Then she met his grandson His rugged masculinity mesmerised her. His passion branded her. Quint Cantrell was an impossible man to resist. But he was six years younger and now she was having his baby…

A changed man…How did her instant motherhood make Vanessa’s boss a different man? While caring for the twins she’d inherited, Vanessa Valdez saw rancher Conall Donovan in a new light. Once a coldhearted businessman, he’d dropped everything to help her care for the newborns. And he was suddenly looking at her with passion in his eyes…Though she’d been half in love with him for years, he’d always been out of her reach. Yet now he was a caring man whose touches thrilled her. Vanessa didn’t know why...

twins on the doorstepTHE RICH RANCHER'S DAUGHTERBright lights, big cities and a brazenly unfaithful fiancé had fatigued Anna Murdock Sanders and left her longing for home. So she returned to the Bar M, swearing off men forever! But then she met Miguel Chavez….AND THE HIRED HANDThe dark, dangerous cowboy sneered at her cool composure. Pronounced her a pampered debutante. And somehow ignited a white-hot desire innocent Anna had never known. She hungered for his kisses, yearned to bear his name…and...

Hope Logan wanted only two things for Christmas–her husband, Drake, and the child he refused to give her. Drake had made it plain he had no desire to be a father…and it seemed his desire for Hope had disappeared as well.Drake Logan didn't mind taking risks–but not with his wife. Their one shot at being parents had ended in disaster. He'd almost lost Hope then…and now it looked as if he was going to lose her anyway.Then came Stevie…. When Drake's young nephew arrived for the holidays, everything...

DR. DELICIOUS AT YOUR SERVICEThey said he had striking looks…and Nicolette Saddler certainly felt that something had struck her straight in the heart when she first locked eyes with Dr. Ridge Garroway. But Nicolette had had her fill of good-looking, sweet-talking men and she wasn' t interested in another one, especially not a sexy cowboy doctor who had secrets of his own. Yet Ridge, unlike anyone she' d ever met, seemed to warm the coldness that filled her. Could he be a man worth catching once...

twins on the doorstepLAST-CHANCE MOTHERHOODChloe Murdock knew she'd probably never get to have children of her own, so the twin babies left in her care were all the more precious to her. And she'd be darned if she'd let some stranger yank them away–even if he was their very handsome uncle.FIRST-TIME FATHERHOODWyatt Sanders knew he was more suited to raise his niece and nephew than some rambunctious ranch woman, however lovely. But he hadn't counted on Chloe Murdock's spirit–when it came to these...

HE'S WANTED HER FOR YEARS…The handsome, chiseled features of the Ute Indian gave no hint of emotion, but under his professional demeanor Deputy Daniel Redwing was riled. Wealthy widow Maggie Ketchum was out of his league, but the flaming redhead was also driving him out of his mind. How could he persuade her that they were destined to be together?Maggie had to agree that the attraction between her and Daniel was breathtakingly mutual, but the risk of loving and losing again was great–and she had...

He'd been in dangerous situations before…But Luke Maitland had never put another person at risk–until Blossom Woodward, the controversial TV reporter, happened into the line of fire meant for him. He had saved her life; then he'd had to take her with him into hiding.She called it kidnapping. She didn't trust the man who said his name was Larkin–and insisted that he was protecting her–one bit. Sure, he was kind and brave and…well…gorgeous and sexy, but he was lying through his teeth! She...

twins on the doorstepWITH BABY ON THE WAY…The very sight of Cooper Dunn still made Emily's pulse race, but the last thing she wanted was to let him back into her life…or her heart. What Emily needed was a man who would stay, a man who would love her more than the next rodeo…a man who'd love the baby she was carrying.Cooper made no promises–he'd help get the family ranch in working order and then he'd move on. But spending time with Emily awoke long-buried feelings–and made him yearn for a...

She’s on the trail… Everyone knew that Tyler Pickens was the most reclusive rancher in town, but Deputy Sheriff Rosalinda Lightfoot hadn’t realised he was also the sexiest… When her arson investigation brought them face to face, she couldn’t deny the attraction. But Rosalinda was wary of men with secrets – and Tyler had plenty.Tyler couldn’t deny his instant connection to Rosalinda or the feelings he’d thought long dead. But his betrayed heart wasn’t so easy to heal. As the excitement heated up...

Hollisters and O’Dells don’t mix…or fall in love!Katherine O’Dell is no stranger to Blake Hollister. The single mum hasn’t forgotten her unattainable teenage crush. When Katherine discovers that Blake shares her attraction, will her secret keep her from building a life with the charismatic cowboy?

The love of a lifetime…After losing her heart – and baby – to a disastrous romance, Lilly Lockett has her mind on only one thing: her job. She’s come to the Silver Horn Ranch to look after the Calhoun family patriarch, nothing more… Until she encounters rakish ranch foreman Rafe Calhoun!Playboy Rafe knows his grandfather’s nurse is all wrong for him. His approach to relationships is a few dates, then move on – but an attempt at a casual affair with Lilly soon becomes all too serious… for both of...

Surprises under the mistletoe!Noelle Barnes runs her own ranch, so she’s used to surprises, but an unconscious cowboy is a first! Evan Calhoun may be gorgeous, but Noelle’s learnt not to trust… and there’s no way she’ll make an exception for him.From the moment he looks into her eyes, Evan knows Noelle has secrets. Torn between admiring her independence and wanting to take care of her, Evan doesn’t realise just what a hard task melting her heart will be! A Christmas proposal might just help...

The power of familyHer Good Fortune Marie FerrarellaBack home in Texas and putting her life in order, Gloria Mendoza knew men were a distraction she couldn’t afford. Yet when she was offered assistance from top-notch businessman Jack Fortune to get her business up and running, Gloria sensed it would take incredible willpower to ignore the attraction that simmered between them…A Tycoon in Texas Crystal Green Business whiz Christina Mendoza lived for her work. So when she started a terrific new...

Falling for the boss's daughter Gabe Trevino came to the Sandbur Ranch to train horses, not fall for a sultry heiress. He could tell she was hiding a secret, tempting Gabe to solve the enigma that was beautiful, vulnerable Mercedes Saddler. Mercedes knew better than to trust the handsome cowboy.She'd come home to Texas to start a new life on the ranch she loved. And Gabe was a man who could break her heart. Yet he called to something deep within her, making her yearn to build a future with him.

Jess Malone didn't want to raise his son Daniel alone, but he didn't want to get married, either. He'd already learned that loving a woman didn't guarantee she'd stay. But Jess couldn't deny his son a mother. And Daniel had his heart set on Hannah Dunbar.Hannah couldn't believe it! Jess Malone had popped the question! As a girl, she had secretly loved the handsome town rebel from afar. Now she wondered if she could marry a man who would never return her love.

A very special Christmas wish Single mum Angie Malone left Christmas wishes to her daughter. After all, nothing could fix the broken heart Angie had had since Jubal Jamison married another woman. She had never seen Jubal again…not even to say she was carrying his child.But now a miracle might happen for Angie and her little girl. With Jubal hired as the vet for the Sandbur Ranch, there was a chance for father and daughter to find each other. And with Christmas just around the corner, perhaps...

Shoulders as broad and strong as TexasThat was Lucita Sanchez’s first thought as Deputy Ripp McCleod rescued her from a crash. Here was a man that a woman could count on. One who wouldn’t betray his wife and leave her with a son to raise alone.But as Ripp investigated her “accident” they realised someone had targeted Lucita – and her son might also be in danger. Though Ripp vowed to protect Lucita with his life, he was wary about offering up his heart.Still, the proud yet vulnerable ranching...

MERRY CHRISTMAS, COWBOY!You can put him in a cast, but you can’t keep Bowie Calhoun down. Even with a broken ankle, the flirty cowboy has no intention of spending Christmas lying in bed – unless he has company. Widowed nurse Ava Archer isn’t biting. She’d never consider falling for a patient, especially not someone like Bowie, who battles fires for a living and takes risks just for fun. But the longer Ava stays on at the Silver Horn Ranch, the harder it is to fight Bowie’s magnetism. ’Tis the...

Doctor Difficult, and the Nurse Who Can Tame HimER nurse Paige Winters has a knack for working with difficult Dr. Luke Sherman. But when the demanding physician oversteps one too many times, Paige snaps and gives the doctor a dose of his own bitter medicine, then transfers out of the ER. So why is she so miserable? And why can’t she stop thinking about handsome Luke?Luke is stunned by Paige’s anger…and the truth in her words. Now that she’s gone, he’s missing his best nurse and teammate. Paige...

When love comes calling, what’s a girl to do?Laurel Stanton never thought she had a crush on her grumpy boss – until Russ Hollister announced he was leaving his vet practice. When he proposed that she move with him to a ranch and continue to be his assistant – it made her rethink everything…For Russ, to focus on the horses and cattle on the Cantrell ranch was the chance of a lifetime. But suddenly, facing a day without lovely Laurel’s patience, smile and soothing touch would be pure purgatory....

When Tessa Parker goes to Arizona to investigate her unexpected inheritance she gets more than just a ranch!There's a sexy deputy next door and perhaps, when the chemistry between them reaches boiling point, she may just get a happily-ever-after too…

He’ll sing a new tune this Christmas!Divorced and raising two boys on her own is a far cry from the big family Marcella Grayson always imagined. Then she meets tall, dark and delicious Denver Yates – and the attraction is overwhelming! Still, Marcella is cautious. It takes a lot of man to date a single mom, let alone build a relationship…or a family.After losing his wife and unborn child, Denver has sworn off the family life – especially kids. Yet lovely Marcella and her boys find a way into...

If it weren't for the King…… rancher Clancy Calhoun and Olivia Parsons might be able to convince the world that they just knew each other in passing. But convincing themselves was another matter entirely.Years ago, they had been the whole world to each other – and he’d given her a diamond ring to prove it. Now, ten years later, Olivia is back, and she and Clancy are sure they can be in each other’s company without falling apart – or, worse yet, falling into each other’s arms.Because if the ring...

The Deputy’s Lost and Found Brady couldn’t hide his fascination with the mystery woman he’d discovered. But as the attraction between them grew, Brady fought contradictory urges. He wanted to claim Lass as his own – but what if she was already spoken for?Her Second Chance CopRiley is moving forward with her life, so she’s made herself a promise: no romantic entanglements with police officers. Thanks to her late husband, she and her twins have been down that road before. So what is she going to...

THE CASE OF THE CONTRARY COWBOYLawyer Bella Sundell knows what she wants—cowboy Noah Crawford. The hunky foreman on her brother's ranch, Noah has a way with horses and women…and Bella is sure his touch is just as effective outside the barn! Despite her own past grief, she's ready to open her heart to the reclusive rancher.But can strong-minded Bella convince gun-shy Noah to give love a second chance?Once betrayed by the woman he trusted most, Noah is doing his best to resist love – even if Bella...

A good-looking playboy or a serious MD? When beautiful heiress Mia Smith arrives at Thunder Canyon Resort, everyone notices – including Marshall Cates. Handsome and successful, Marshall is one of the area’s most notorious ladies’ men. But when he sees Mia, he has a new mission: finding the way to melt her heart. There’s more to mysterious Mia than meets the eye, including a secret she can’t forget.But even that can’t keep her and Marshall apart – you don’t need a degree to see the desire that’s...

This little surprise may just bring them together… forever!Branded with His Baby by Stella BagwellAfter her recent heartbreak, all Maura Donovan decides to nurse an elderly rancher, but then she met his grandson… Quint Cantrell was gorgeous, an impossible man to resist. But he was younger than her – and now she was having his baby…The Baby Bump by Jennifer GreeneGinger Gautier does not need anything, especially not sexy doctor Ike Mackinnon. Ike had been enjoying his peaceful life – until Ginger...

No romance on the job!Park ranger Vivian Hollister is not having a fling with Sawyer Whitehorse—no matter how attracted she is to her irresistible new partner. Not only is a workplace romance taboo, she has a daughter to raise. So why is she starting to feel that he is the only one who understands her?

Johnny was impossible to forget… …although for five long years Bridget Donovan had certainly tried.But when he asked for help, her job as a doctor wouldn’t let her say no. Being so close to the man who’d broken her heart would be a trial and she vowed never to fall for him again. Johnny was certain he’d done the right thing in breaking it off with Bridget. She deserved so much more than him.Yet having her near reminded him of all he’d given up. And those feelings – no matter how much he ignored...

Can the doctor help the stubborn sheriff mend his broken heart?As deputy sheriff, Mac usually gave difficult news – but now he’s about to get it. He’s planning to confront his long-lost mother – until he’s blocked by her formidable doctor. Ileana isn’t about to let anyone stress her patient.But she can’t help being there for this tormented man. A sexy stranger who sees past her plain-Jane façade to the woman who yearns for a partner, a protector… a lover. In helping Mac search for a family,...

“The baby’s a Donovan – and so will you be. As soon as you become my wife.“Horse trainer Kitty Cartwright didn’t expect a romantic proposal…especially from the New Mexico rancher who was her business rival. She didn’t expect a proposal at all! But Kitty was having Liam Donovan’s baby. And now the daddy-to-be was insisting they make it legal. No child of Liam’s was going to be born without him around.The surprise was how quickly Kitty said “I do” – for the sake of the baby, of course. But with...

Single Cowboy Seeks Perfect Match!Rust Creek RamblingsEveryone knows Rust Creek Falls is a good place to find love, but handsome ranching man Zach Dalton is not leaving anything to chance. His classified ad in the Rust Creek Falls Gazette has the whole town buzzing. The offer? No less than a lifetime commitment …for the perfect pie-baking, domestically inclined long-haired bride.One woman who definitely does not fit the job description is Gazette assistant editor Lydia Grant—curly-haired,...

BE MY (OFFICE) VALENTINEWes Robinson may be part of the lost Fortune family, but he’s more concerned with the fortunes of Robinson Tech. On Valentine’s Day, his company will be rolling out a new computer app that will—allegedly–fix users up with their ideal mate. Wes has nothing against amour; he just has no faith in the perfect, lasting kind. He’ll take a passionate fling anyday.Tell that to Vivian Blair, however. Wes's longtime employee with the earnest heart has complete faith that her app...

TAMING THE WILD COWBOYNothing shocks horse trainer Finn Calhoun more than learning he's the father of a four-month-old boy! And when the tall, dark, spur-jangling cowboy arrives in Stallion Canyon to meet his baby, Mariah Montgomery has her doubts about his motives. Until a DNA test is done, she insists Finn stay at her ranch–where she can keep an eye on him.Contrary to his image, Finn is only too happy to oblige Mariah–and help to revitalize her own failing ranch and work with her wild...

Friends with Benefits?Sophie Fortune Robinson is certain the office heart-throb is her one true love, but when he turns out to be a dud, Mason Montgomery is ready and waiting for her. Will these two be able to set aside their doubts to pursue their feelings?

The perfect match?Widowed doctor Drew Strickland, is dedicated to his job and to his seven-year-old son, Dillon. Young Dillon has set his sights on making pretty school librarian Josselyn Weaver a part of their family. Can a big-hearted little boy lead his grieving dad to true love?

DO YOU TAKE THIS WOMAN…AGAIN?Six years ago, the demands and dangers of his job cost Carson City Detective Vince Parcell his marriage. But when he walks into a hospital room and sees his ex-wife, memories of their love come flooding back. Eight-and-a-half-months pregnant, Geena remembers nothing of their shared past. Now Vince has to help her reclaim her identity–and missing family–before she gives birth to another man’s baby!After an accident that left her with amnesia, Geena is stunned to...