Современные любовные романы — Cathy Thacker

A fan-favorite story from bestselling Harlequin American Romance author Cathy Gillen Thacker!She Was a Lady…Miss Charlotte Langston needs to focus on saving her family's languishing estate. The once-gorgeous plantation is facing foreclosure unless Charlotte can earn money for the next payment. What she doesn't need is the distraction of Brett Forrest, her sexy new caretaker, who is doing his best to make her forget her Southern manners!But He Was No Gentleman!Brett isn't who he says he is, but...

A fan-favorite story from bestselling Harlequin American Romance author Cathy Gillen Thacker!This marriage is anything but convenient!Dillon Gallagher felt he had an obligation to help Hayley Alexander, his friend's widowed wife. So when she mentioned wanting a real home for her baby daughter, it seemed only natural to have them move into his large house. In exchange for a place to stay, Hayley could cook and clean. What she ends up doing is tearing apart his fixer-upper!Living in such close...

TWO WESTERN TALES ABOUT FINDING LOVE…AND FAMILY!ONE WILD COWBOYAll Emily McCabe wants is for Dylan Reeves to pretend they're dating, so she can get her overprotective clan out of her life. But he flat out refuses. So why does the sexy horse whisperer kiss her in front of the whole town? Could the untamable bachelor actually be dreaming of making a life with Laramie County's most willful woman?A COWBOY TO MARRYThe only way for widow Libby Lowell to move on with her life is to leave Laramie,...

His Thanksgiving WishWith a busy career and three kids to feed, single father Dan Kingsland needs help! Hiring a professional chef is such a perfect solution, Dan doesn’t notice the baby bump under Emily Stayton’s coat. Emily is finally getting what she wants – a baby – and going where she wants: home to the peach orchard her family used to own.But when Dan shares the joy of her baby’s first kick, he realises he’s falling for his very temporary employee. Can his love be the home that Emily’s...

She’ll marry who she wants – or not at all! Susie Carrigan needs help – fast! With her family playing matchmaker, she can think of only one man to turn to. Rancher Tyler McCabe has always been there for her – anytime she needed a broad shoulder to lean on…or a warm body to heat up a cold night! Tyler has to stop Susie from making the biggest mistake of her life, but he hadn’t planned to put his own heart on the line. He can’t let Susie marry somebody else – not when there’s a man right here who...

From head-to-head… Taylor O’Quinn and Jeremy Carrigan always clashed – and when they didn’t see eye to eye on an important career choice, their cherished friendship ended. Taylor left Texas to pursue a lifelong dream; Jeremy became a respected doctor.To heart-to-heart? Back home for a much-needed break, Taylor suddenly sees her old friend in a new light. And meeting Taylor again after seven years makes Jeremy realise he wants more than the easy camaraderie they used to share.He wants her to be...

Jack Granger, counselor to the Deveraux shipping empire and totally devoted to the senior Deveraux, has been shadowing the love child of his mentor for nearly a decade. Granger had watched Daisy grow up from a petulant rich girl into a driven young woman with a mission to find her roots–a quest he had long prevented her from ever accomplishing…harboring his desire for her all the while.Both were outcasts searching for redemption and truth in an unforgiving world of wealth and deception. Instead,...

Past transgressions haunted Hope Barrister, whose beauty helped her rise from a tenant farm to a Texas fortune. But her quiet loveliness concealed dark secrets she'd long kept safe, to protect her young son….Chase Barrister found Hope enigmatic and elegant–but she tasted of forbidden fruit. Years ago, Chase had fled his father's legacy, but he'd taken memories of his stepmother and his own bittersweet desire.After his father's death, Chase returned to Texas and Hope. Would he be caught in the...

Merry Christmas To Friends, Neighbours…Lovers? Neighbours and fellow single parents Travis and Holly don’t know what they’d do without each other. Besides being good friends, they’re each other’s backup in times of domestic chaos, which, with four pre-schoolers between them, is most of the time!They have just one unwritten rule: they have to stay friends. But after sharing a knock-your-socks-off kiss, friendship no longer seems like enough. Could it be that the perfect Christmas solution lies...

Dani Lockhart had always fantasized about her wedding day…walking down the aisle and giving her hand in marriage to the man of her dreams–just not to her enemy, Beau Chamberlain! But apparently that's exactly what she did…and couldn't remember.Sure Beau was movie-star handsome and lived by a value system that would stand the test of time. From work to lovemaking and everything in between, he followed the all-or-nothing rule. And he intended to find out exactly how his name and Dani's ended up on...

It had taken Jake Remington seven years to propose to Jenna Lockhart, but who was counting? Theirs had been puppy love when they were kids, pure and sweet. But tragedy had shattered their perfection. Now Jake was all man and determined to have his wedding night with Jenna.Except Jenna was nobody's fool. Jake wanted something only she could give him. And while it required rock-solid willpower to ignore Jake's masculine appeal and million-dollar courtship, it was darn near impossible to deny his...

Three generations of Cartwright women have run The Four Winds cattle ranch and Liz Cartwright is being pressed to keep the tradition going.But Liz wants to continue her legal practice in town, not spend her time working the land. She needs a man to do the heavy lifting! Travis Anderson is also a big-city lawyer, claiming to be back in Laramie County with a desire to reconnect with his ranching roots. Only Liz isn’t buying.When it turns out her old flame is being sued for malpractice, Liz agrees...

A secret baby bargain?Small Texas towns always have their secrets. Fortunately, no one in Laramie knows about Sage Lockhart's friends-with-benefits arrangement with hunky cowboy Nick Monroe. And now Sage wants something more from Nick – something that could change the very nature of their relationship. She wants to have his baby.Nick's always wanted to take things with Sage to the next level. Maybe this wasn't exactly what he had in mind, but having a child with Sage is an adventure Nick can't...

WEDDING FIASCO…TO DOMESTIC BLISS?Nothing in his military training prepared Hart Sanders for rescuing a woman fleeing her own wedding. But when the runaway bride turns out to be dangerously desirable Maggie McCabe, now ironically working at his family ranch as a wedding planner, single father Hart can’t stop his fantasies of domestic bliss.Two years ago, Maggie ran from the biggest mistake of her life. Now the gorgeous ex-soldier and his son are wreaking havoc with her hard-fought independence....

The Mummy Makeover Kristi GoldErica Stevens adores her little girl, so she doesn’t have the heart to turn down her birthday present – a personal trainer! Stormy just wants her mother to be happy and she wouldn’t mind a daddy, either. Who knows? Kieran might just be the guy they’ve both been searching for…Mummy for Hire Cathy Gillen ThackerDeveloper Grady McCabe is in the market for a wife – in name only! Impossible as father and daughter are to resist, Alexis is determined to marry for love. So...

A perfect family Christmas.Callie McCabe-Grimes has one thing on her holiday wish list: to make this the best Christmas ever for her little boy. Preferably without Nash Echols, who’s constantly creating a racket at the tree farm next door. Her son deciding Nash is the present he wants from Santa is the last thing she expects…Just the sight of the beautiful widow and her toddler fills Nash’s head with visions of the three of them together under one roof. But first, he must convince Callie to let...

She was innocent and destined to be his!The Wedding in White Diana Palmer Handsome ranch owner Mack Killain knew he and sweet teacher Natalie Brock had something special. He’d branded her with his kisses…but he was waiting for her to wake up, to know what – and who – she wanted. But he was running out of patience!Caught in the Crossfire Annette Broadrick Caught clad only in his boxers in the bed of a senator’s daughter! Despite no memory of their night together, Jared Crenshaw knew that had he...

DON’T MESS WITH THIS TEXAN!On the last leg of his tour of duty, Captain Garrett Lockhart is summoned home to Laramie, Texas, to handle an urgent family matter—a scandal that could destroy the enduring legacy of the Lockharts. Except it’s already being “handled” by Hope Winslow, a professional crisis manager.Hope is also the beautiful single mother of the most adorable baby boy the Army doctor has ever seen. Garrett is resisting Hope’s efforts at damage control—and pushing her clearly defined...

Meg had always been the dependable «big» sister, rearing her kin since she was a girl herself. But one reckless night she had abandoned duty and responsibility and surrendered herself to the passion Luke Carrigan offered. She became a woman in his bed…a mother in nine months.Now the man Meg had tried desperately to forget was still sexy, single and only a stone's throw away from her…from their secret son. It seemed so easy to become one with Luke again, forever. But would Meg's surprise send...

Lewis McCabe fell for Lexie Remington long ago.But as a shy and awkward teenager he thought he had no chance with her. Now he's a successful business owner and ready to romance Lexie, who's back in their hometown of Laramie, Texas. However, Lexie, an image stylist to the stars, thinks Lewis is asking for her professional help.So in order to spend time with the woman of his dreams, Lewis agrees to a makeover. Lexie is determined to see Lewis as just a client, no matter how she's starting to feel....

After his made-for-TV romance goes bust, Brad McCabe hightails it back home to Laramie, Texas. Swearing off women – and the press – he works tirelessly with his brother to get the Lazy M Ranch up and running. Miraculously, his wounded pride begins to heal when the domestically challenged McCabe men hire lovely Lainey Carrington to get their lives in order….Trouble is, their tart-tongued «housekeeper» is here on false pretenses. An aspiring reporter on assignment for a splashy celebrity magazine,...

COMPROMISE…OR ALL-OR-NOTHING? The heart-stopping attraction’s still there, but today Lily needs only one thing from old flame Gannon Montgomery – the best legal counsel he can provide. The stakes are high – custody of Lily’s son Lucas hangs in the balance. And the rules are clear: Lily’s not giving Gannon the chance to break her heart again. Gannon only came to town to sell his family ranch, but Mayor Lily McCabe makes sticking around impossibly tempting. As the tension between them grows, so...

“I Hear You Work Miracles. ” Being a single father is the toughest job Nate’s ever taken on. That’s why the self-made millionaire hired design expert Brooke to turn his bachelor estate into a real home… and provide him with some much-needed parenting advice. As a widow with a son of her own, Brooke’s heart goes out to the sexy CEO who’s trying to be the best dad he can.But living with Nate doesn’t make them an instant family. He’s still her boss and despite pressure from their matchmaking kids...

Family…By FateBridgett Monroe dreams of adoption – and when she finds an abandoned baby it seems her dreams might come true. Only Cullen Reid McCabe, stands in her way! Cullen needs Bridgett’s help to find the baby’s parents – but could “family” mean the three of them?

Lost: Two HeartsIt’s no surprise to see a package on Thad Garner’s porch. Women are always leaving tempting offerings for the sexy doctor. But when Michelle hears a baby’s cry, she realises this is no ordinary delivery… Thad opens his door to find his gorgeous neighbour cradling an infant.It seems as if the coolly professional lawyer is also a natural mum. When Thad finds out baby William is a relation, he sets out to adopt him. But how does he tell Michelle he doesn’t just want her for her...

And daddy makes three… It’s the happiest day of Hannah Callahan’s life when she brings her new daughter home to Texas. But what would make the new mother really happy is a daddy to complete their unconventional family. Hannah’s friend Joe Daugherty would make the perfect father.But the globetrotting travel writer never stays in one place long enough to form any lasting ties. Then Hannah and her baby start working their special magic. This could be Joe’s one true chance to be part of the family...

Once upon a time, Janey Hart eloped…with the wrong man.Twelve years later the proud and feisty Janey is widowed, running a bakery, raising her son – and fighting her reckless streak. Until she runs smack-dab into drop-dead gorgerous Thad Lantz – professional jock, and just the man to make Janey forget all about being sensible….There's no denying the sizzling attraction between Janey and Thad whenever they find themselves together. But it seems the town of Holly Springs hasn't forgotten Janey's...

Can best friends become best lovers? As teenagers, Amy Carrigan and Teddy McCabe made a solemn vow to each other: if they didn’t find their soul mates by thirty, they’d start a family…together. Now, with everyone around her having babies, Amy is afraid motherhood will pass her by. That’s when the sexy rancher pops the question. If best friends can’t help each other out, who can?Teddy wants the same thing Amy does. Now he’s holding her to their promise of long ago. Their wedding stuns everyone in...

Once upon a time, the town of Holly Springs had its very own tomboy…and a darn fine mechanic to boot.Most people are so used to Hannah Reid's greasy overalls and backward ballcap that they think of their pretty whiz mechanic as «just one of the guys.» But all of that will change when Hannah goes on a secret mission – one that requires a couple of sinfully short skirts and way more attention than she anticipated….For sportscaster Dylan Hart, Hannah Reid is just another part of the Holly Springs...

BEST FRIENDS WITH BENEFITSFor two people who aren’t in love, Poppy McCabe and Air Force Captain Trace Caulder have pretty amazing chemistry. And now the long-time buddies and sometime lovers are about to get their most passionate wish: becoming the adoptive parents of twin babies! The catch? They have to get married.For two people who prize their independence above all else, a pre-Christmas wedding with all the trimmings could be a major game changer. When Trace realises he wants to be there for...

Kelsey Lockhart had been the black sheep «baby» sister of the family since forever.Fickle, stubbornly single…the only virgin in the great state of Texas, she was sure! But she'd never needed a man – till now. The only way to hold on to the family homestead was to partner with Brady Anderson – in business and in bed. The contracts, the «I do's,» the seduction were easy…except Kelsey chickened out before she closed the conjugal deal.Brady admired his new «wife's» determination, loved her sass and...

A GIFT AS BIG AS TEXASMolly Griffith is ambitious, and only wants to give her little boy the opportunities she never had. Which means moving to Dallas, no matter what Chance Lockhart says! Though being with the handsome rancher does make the idea of small town life more tempting…Molly has always gotten under Chance’s skin, and now that he’s bonded with her little tyke he can’t imagine Bullhaven Ranch without them. But the single mom is so focused on her big city fairy tale, she could miss...

Not only was Nora Hart Kingsley stranded in a blizzard, but she was stuck in her wedding gown! Furthermore, her galoshes were attracting the attention of the far-too-good-looking lawman at the country roadside rest stop.Nora blew into Sheriff Sam Whittaker's county–and into his life–with the same gale force of the swirling snowstorm–and as surely took his bachelor breath away. Now it looked as though he and Nora would be holed up for the duration. Only Sam aimed to convince her to stay with him...

Her Cowboy To Keep? Libby Lowell’s mind is made up. The only way for the widow to go forward with her life is to leave Laramie, Texas, behind. She should have known rugged rancher Holden McCabe would try to stop her! Her husband’s best friend is Libby’s fiercest protector.It’s not that she doesn’t want or need Holden’s broad shoulder to cry on. But it’s time to put away the past. Holden isn’t letting Libby get away so easily. He hasn’t forgotten how she turned to him in her hour of need—and the...

A Sweetheart DealWhen estranged lovers Wyatt Lockhart and Adelaide Smyth share one night of passion, neither expected the end result would be twins! Also trying to manoeuvre both joint custody and giving each other space is not easy – especially when their hearts want more…

THEY’RE BOTH IN TRIPLE TROUBLE!Mother of three Kelly Shackleford is adamant that sexy cowboys and single mums just don’t mix! Only eligible bachelor Deputy Dan McCabe has other ideas… and adores her toddler triplets. Kelly doesn’t want a husband or a broken heart…so why can’t she stop falling for this heartbreaker of a cowboy?

Fast Fiction Romantic – short stories with a Happy Ever AfterRobin McCabe-Taylor hopes a puppy will help her bond with Molly, the young girl she wants to adopt. But when ex-flame Sam Navarro comes to the rescue with golden retrievers, Robin begins to dream of a family not just with Molly, but with Sam, too.But is theirs the kind of family Sam wants?

Mixing business and pleasure was out of the question for Connor Templeton.Except with Kristy Neumeyer, he was reassessing his options. The spirited widow of twin little girls had her hands full with a ramshackle waterfront resort. But for some reason Connor, the real-estate raider, was helping her restore the building instead of bulldozing it!Could the take-no-prisoners tycoon be assuming the role of chairman of Kristy's family? More important, were Kristy and her girls preparing for a hostile...

Made for Marriage by Helen LaceyNoah Preston has managed to get on the wrong side of Equestrian teacher Callie Jones. But Callie is so much more than her fiery personality…and Noah wants her for keeps!To Wed a Rancher by Myrna MackenzieShane Merritt plans to sell his parent’s ranch. But Rachel Everly’s enthusiasm for the ranch, and Shane’s enthusiasm in her starts to change everything…!The Mummy Proposal By Cathy Gillen ThackerNate’s gearing up to become an adoptive father – so hires Brooke...

Once upon a time, Cal and Ashley Hart were blissful newlyweds. But all of that changed when Ashley moved to Hawaii for three years, leaving her oh-so-sexy husband alone in Holly Springs. They told themselves it was for the good of their careers. And of course, there were the weekends – fiercely hot, passionate moments that left them both aching for more….Now Ashley has returned to Holly Springs – temporarily – to try to salvage their marriage. They still can't keep their hands off each other,...

When Justin McCabe hired a master carpenter to help build his ranch for troubled teens, tall, gorgeous blonde Amanda Johnson isn’t quite what he’d imagined. But not only can she do the job, she has a thing or two to teach him about judging by appearances.And, more important, she has a knack for reaching the kind of kid Justin wants to help. Amanda hadn’t counted on her new boss – all strapping six-foot-five of him – being so utterly irresistible. Working side by side under the scorching Texas...

A happily-ever-after family? Caroline’s made a career out of planning other people’s weddings. But this is the first time she’s been asked to stop one! Jack is certain his mother’s impending nuptials are a big mistake. The take-charge CEO is too smart to believe in happy endings, even if his matchmaking mum and tiny daughter don’t agree!But then his instant attraction to Caroline makes the single father reconsider his views on love and marriage… Could he really be a romantic at heart after all?

Will McCabe arrives in New York City with specific instructions – bring Samantha Holmes back to Laramie, Texas, for her estranged brother's wedding. Reluctantly she agrees to go with him. But Samantha's determined not to stay…and not to fall for the irresistible Will. Convincing the fiery brunette to come back with him is one thing. But Will realizes he does want her to stay in Laramie – and convincing her to do that is another thing altogether.To Samantha's surprise, life in small-town Texas is...

A home for the holidays—that’s a pretty tall order, with Christmas only a few weeks away. But venture capitalist and single father Derek McCabe never takes no for an answer.And he’s certain that Eve Loughlin is just the Realtor to find a house for him and his young daughter. Derek needs more than shelter, though. Being with Eve makes him aware of all he’s missing: Love, companionship, and a beautiful woman to share his life. Eve is all business, but there’s no denying the attraction that keeps...

Her Game, His RulesWhen Rose McCabe learns of rancher Clint McCulloch’s plans to bulldoze one hundred acres of blackberries, she refuses to stand for it. Her natural food business – and her triplets’ futures – are in jeopardy, and she won’t let Clint win… even if he is much more intimidatingly gorgeous than he was when they were kids.Rose has become a beautiful woman and Clint can’t help but be impressed by the feisty single mum’s determination. But their undeniable attraction is making...

The Best Man In Laramie She’s no damsel in distress, but Shelly Meyerson may just need a white knight like deputy sheriff Colt McCabe. Thanks to her scheming ex-husband, Shelley’s about to lose her home. The last person she wants to turn to for help is Colt, the guy who broke her heart the night of the high school prom.But now that she’s back in Laramie, there’s no avoiding him – especially when they’re both serving in the same wedding party. True, the handsome, gallant lawman is a valuable...

All Kevin McCabe wants for Christmas is to get closer to Noelle Kringle.A party planner from Houston, she and her young son are in Laramie to help out a friend. Kevin can't stop thinking about her, and he can tell the feeling is mutual. But as quickly as he's falling for her, Kevin can't help but think she's hiding something.All Noelle Kringle wants for Christmas is a distraction from the very sexy Deputy McCabe. She hasn't felt anything like this since the death of her husband several years...

Left hand, ring finger…Best friend Bridgett Owens's gigantic diamond winked at the eldest Deveraux son, Chase, like a coy madam at an old-time bordello. The fun-loving playboy of Charleston, South Carolina, wasn't supposed to go gaga over the grown-up daughter of the family housekeeper. Except welling up in the bachelor's brain were protective, intimate feelings that he just couldn't – didn't want to – discount.But can a man who's definitely not the marrying kind turn into a (gasp) committed...

Bound by a secret promiseQuadruplet baby boys and a newly inherited company—Mitzi Martin’s plate is overflowing! The single mum is desperate to save her boys’ legacy and businessman Chase McCabe wants to help. Mitzi and Chase almost made it to the altar once.Could they make it for real this time?

High-powered shipping executive Mitch Deveraux, Charleston, South Carolina's most eligible – and handsome – bachelor, was more interested in the status of his shipping company than in matters of the heart.But when the chief business rival of the Deveraux family offered his lovely daughter's hand in marriage as bait for a merger – everything changed. There was a time when Mitch would have done anything to unite the two companies. Only, now he wasn't so sure.Because passionate kisses, sensual...

Dr. Gabe Deveraux hated to see any woman cry – especially his good friend Maggie Calloway.So when the feisty designer turned to him with tears in her eyes, needing a strong shoulder to cry on, there was no way the good doctor would turn her away. The cause of her distress: Maggie wanted to have a baby before it was too late! Ever the knight in shining armor, Gabe agreed to help Maggie get pregnant.Only, he had one stipulation – they marry in secret…and conceive the old-fashioned way. But soon...

A Special Christmas ReunionFew people in Laramie, Texas, know that Merri Duncan is actually the biological mother of her late sister’s twins. Even fewer know that Chase Armstrong, and not his late brother, is their biological father. It’s even news to Chase – and when he returns from military duty, he’s determined to do the right thing by Merri, who’s been raising the twins alone on the Broken Arrow ranch. It’s time for a walk to the altar, for the sake of the children.There’s just one problem....

Amy Deveraux's biological clock was tick…tick…ticking!To make matters even worse, she had agreed to look after her three-month-old godson while his mother was out of the country. Except, sharing the baby-sitting responsibilities with Nick Everton – the baby's handsome uncle – wasn't part of the bargain! She and Nick were as different as night and day.But seeing Nick in the role of temporary daddy and spending long days – and nights – playing house with him made Amy yearn to turn their situation...

Never Again!Jen Carson made a promise to herself–no more powerful, controlling husbands. So why is she letting herself be tempted by Matt Briscoe, surely the most alpha male in Laramie County? She only agreed to stay at the Triple B to create a series of commemorative bronze plaques for Matt’s father. Not end up sharing taboo kisses with six-feet-four inches of irresistible cowboy. A cowboy who also happens to be her client’s son. Talk about mixing pleasure with business!And now Jen’s suddenly...

Love Isn’t Part of the DealGinger Rollins can’t believe she gave in to temptation—again! It’s time for her and Rand McCabe to face the consequences. Never mind that the geological engineer and sexy environmental cowboy are on opposite sides when it comes to the Texas land they both love. Now that she’s pregnant, they have one option.Rand isn’t used to being proposed to by a woman—even one as gorgeous as Ginger—but he’s all for getting married. Too bad the independent wildcatter sees their union...

Twins for Christmas Their little Christmas miraclesChristmas with a single dad and his five-year-old twins, is just what nanny Emma Sinclair needs. But for her brooding boss, Adam McAllister, the festive season is one he'd rather forget. Can Emma make him believe in festive magic again?For two people who aren’t in love—and don’t plan to be—Poppy McCabe and Trace Caulder have amazing chemistry. And now the longtime friends are about to get their most passionate wish: becoming the adoptive parents...

This Land Is Not For Sale!The Triple Canyon Ranch isn’t just land to single mom Erin Monroe. It’s a place her family has called home for generations, a place to raise her kids, a place where she’s known love and loss. She’s not about to hand it over to outsider Mac Wheeler, no matter how good the city slicker looks in those custom boots she made for him. He can find some other place for his wind farm!Years ago, tragedy made Erin close off a part of her heart for good. Mac, with his smooth talk...

Their Christmas miracleJust the sight of United States Army Lieutenant Zane Lockhart makes nurse Nora Caldwell (and every other woman he meets) weak at the knees. But Nora has to keep a level head this time. As tempting as it is to fall into his finely sculpted arms – again – she's got her beautiful baby boy, Liam, to think of now. She can't settle for some temporary loving. She and her son need, and deserve, more.Zane has always responded to the call of duty. But that dedication has meant...

PRACTICE MADE PERFECTSuddenly finding herself a foster parent to an infant girl definitely shakes things up for Doctor Violet McCabe. Especially because her attractive and pragmatic colleague, Doctor Gavin Monroe, is little Ava's co-guardian. Gavin has doubts about the arrangement, but idealistic Violet is certain they can work together to care for Ava while they find the perfect adoptive family.Gavin secretly crushed on sexy, irrepressible Violet for years, but after losing her fiancé, Violet's...