New Releases by RaeAnne Thayne

On indefinite leave, FBI Agent Elliot Bailey returns to Haven Point where he passes the time writing crime fiction, until he decides to solve the haunting mystery of the years-unsolved disappearance of his best friend''s wife.

The Perfect Holiday Read! It’s a long way from New York to Idaho…but could they have found a home at last? Dani Capelli has never truly belonged anywhere. And from her earliest days as a foster child in Queens, she would have been lost if it weren’t for her love of animals. Until high school, when she fell hard for the wrong boy, and found herself pregnant—and married—by graduation. Two daughters later, Dani realized her mistake and filed for divorce, and with the help of scholarships and loans—and a lot of macaroni and cheese dinners—she enrolled in vet school. Things were finally looking up…until her ex-husband became her late husband, in the most notorious way possible. Now Dani and her daughters need an out-of-town pass more than ever. So when the retiring Haven Point veterinarian offers her a chance to settle in the small Idaho town and take over his practice, she jumps at it. But adjusting to the charming mountain community isn’t easy; thirteen-year-old Silver begins acting out while six-year-old Mia is growing too attached to Haven Point and everything in it, especially their next-door-neighbor, Deputy Sheriff Ruben Morales. And Dani can’t blame her. Ruben is everything she’s secretly wanted—and everything she can’t bear to risk loving…and losing. As the holidays draw near, their shared concern for Dani’s daughters brings them closer together, giving Ruben the chance to show this big-city woman just how magical Christmas in Haven Point can be...and that the promise of a home at last is very real in the most wondrous season of the year… Don’t miss Christmas at the Shelter Inn, New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s latest charming story about two sisters coming together and finding hope one magical Christmas, years after tragedy and loss tore their family apart. Other heartwarming reads from RaeAnne Thayne: All is Bright Sleigh Bells Ring Christmas in Snowflake Canyon Snow Angel Cove (Hope''s Crossing Series) Snowfall on Haven Point (Haven Point Series) Coming Home for Christmas (Haven Point Series) Cafe at Beach End Summer at the Cape The Sea Glass Cottage The Path to Sunshine Cove The Cliff House

Four New York Times bestselling authors bring the best of their beloved small town romance series in this new Small-Town Romance Collection! What We Find by Robyn Carr Under extreme pressure, neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan knows she needs to slow down before she burns out completely, and the best place she can do that is Sullivan’s Crossing. But Maggie’s world is rocked and she must now take responsibility for the land that’s been in her family for generations. When a quiet and serious-looking hiker, Cal Jones, offers to lend a hand, Maggie is suspicious of his motives—until she finds out the true reason for his deliberate isolation. The time Cal and Maggie spend together gives Maggie hope for something brighter just on the horizon…if only they can learn to find peace and healing—and perhaps love—with each other. Serenity Harbor by RaeAnne Thayne Computer-tech millionaire Bowie Callahan is about the last person that schoolteacher Katrina Bailey wants to work for. As far as she can see, he’s not up to the task of caring for his young half brother, Milo. But Kat is, especially if it brings her closer to her own goal of adopting. Bo never imagined he’d be tasked with caring for a sibling he didn’t know existed. Then again, he never pictured himself impulsively kissing vibrant, compassionate Katrina in the moonlight. Now he’s ready to make her dream of family come true…and hoping there’s room in it for him, too… Secrets of the Lost Summer by Carla Neggers A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She’s transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway—picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door… Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house is an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story…past and present. Sweet Dreams on Center Street by Sheila Roberts Sweet Dreams Chocolate Company has been in the Sterling family for generations, but now it looks as if they’re about to lose it to the bank. That would be a disaster, for the family and for the town of Icicle Falls, Washington. Can Samantha, the eldest daughter and new head of the company, come up with a way to save it? Unfortunately, the fate of Sweet Dreams is in the hands of her archenemy, Blake Preston, the bank manager with the football-hero good looks. It’s enough to drive her to chocolate. But Blake’s also enough to convince her that (believe it or not) there’s something even better than chocolate! Previously published as Better than Chocolate

A single mom on the run and an injured FBI agent find their greatest danger is with each other in this story of secret identity, originally titled Nowhere to Hide and published in 2003! As an on-the-run single mother out to protect her little girls, Lisa Connors needs two things: money, and to keep her identity secret. But it is just her luck that the possibility of the former threatens the latter: as the caretaker of the hunk-next-door with two broken legs, her ability to keep her distance is shaky. When she found out said hunk’s profession—FBI agent—it was downright demolished.... Gage McKinnon spent most of his life trying to keep away from all things familial, so the last thing he needs is to have two adorable little girls take root next door. But it’s their mother who poses his greatest threat. For with Lisa he felt that door in his heart—the one that slammed shut twenty-five years ago—start to open, just a crack.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR… Single father Matt Harte learned the hard way not to trust women. His wife left him because she couldn’t deal with ranch life—so the last thing he wants to do is plan the annual Valentine’s Day dance. His daughter, Lucy, has plans for her father; she’s determined to get him to fall for beautiful vet and recent Salt River transplant Ellie Webster. Ellie knows that Matt doesn’t want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. It’s not as if she wants to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner—for real… BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! The Color of Courage by USA TODAY bestselling author Patricia Davids Desperate to save her brother’s injured horse, Sergeant Lindsey Mandel must place her trust in handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. He’s inspired by her commitment to kin and country, but can he learn to put his faith in love? Previously published.

An unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season! Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she’s been living. She’s made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn’t one of them. Julia’s looking to conquer life, not become the heartbreaker’s latest conquest. But when two young brothers wind up in Julia’s care for the holidays, she’ll take any help she can get—even Jamie’s. Happy to step in, Jamie reveals a side of himself that’s much harder to resist. Not only is he fantastic with kids, he provides the strength Julia needs to tackle her list. She knows their temporary family can’t last beyond the holidays, but the closer she gets to Jamie, the more she wonders if things could be this merry and bright forever… Don’t miss the latest Haven Point Christmas romance, Coming Home for Christmas, available now!

In the town of Haven Point, love can be just a wish—and one magical kiss—away… Computer-tech millionaire Bowie Callahan is about the last person that schoolteacher Katrina Bailey wants to work for. As far as she can see, he’s arrogant, entitled and not up to the task of caring for his young half brother, Milo. But Kat is, especially if it brings her closer to her goal of adopting an orphaned little girl. And as her kindness and patience work wonders with Milo, she realizes there’s more to sexy, wary Bo than she’d ever realized. Bo never imagined he’d be tasked with caring for a sibling he didn’t know existed. Then again, he never pictured himself impulsively kissing vibrant, compassionate Katrina in the moonlight. Now he’s ready to make her dream of family come true…and hoping there’s room in it for him, too… Don’t miss the latest Haven Point Christmas romance, Coming Home for Christmas, available now!

Take a second chance in Cold Creek with a fan favorite from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne. Fifteen years later, Quinn Southerland still hadn''t forgiven Tess Claybourne for treating him like the dirt beneath her boots. But the widowed nurse tending his ailing mother was a world away from the spoiled homecoming queen Quinn had known. Yet she was just as achingly beautiful, still arousing the old bittersweet longing for something he could never have. Or could he? That fierce attraction still burned between them. This could be their second chance…if they let love lead them where their hearts longed to go…. Originally published in 2009.

Return to the one that started it all with the very first book in the beloved Cowboys of Cold Creek series! Wade Dalton is having a bad day: his five-year-old has accidentally set the kitchen on fire. His daughter is surly, as usual. The baby hasn''t been fed yet. And his mother—aka "the childminder"—has eloped with a scam artist. Could it get any worse? Turns out it can, when the annoyingly beautiful daughter of said scam artist shows up at the door, batting her doe eyes at Wade and offering to be his temporary nanny until the newlyweds'' return. Could he trust her to be under his roof? Could he trust himself with her under his roof? Originally published in 2006

Enjoy this fan-favorite by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, originally published as Intimate Surrender in 2004 After an unbelievable makeover gave her the confidence to strut her stuff at a charity ball, Kate Crosby went from harmless flirt to bedroom vixen. But she wasn''t about to let a single night of ohsosultry passion with archenemy Peter Logan become anything more. Of course, she didn''t count on seeing their liplock featured in the local paper! Finally able to track the mysterious beauty down to a remote cabin, Peter learns the truth about her identity—and that she is going to have his baby. Unable to stop thinking about Kate since the moment she walked into his life and now snowed in together at her family’s cabin, Peter needs to convince her that their onenight stand should become a forlife stand, before the plows reach the isolated mountain hideaway and Kate leaves for good.

Return to Haven Point, where New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne proves there’s no sweeter place to fall in love… Protecting the streets of Haven Point isn’t just a job for police officer Wyn Bailey, it’s a family tradition. But lately she’s found herself wanting more, especially from her boss—and overprotective brother’s best friend—sexy chief of police, Cade Emmett. The only problem is getting Cade to view her as more than just a little sister. Cade’s hands-off approach with Wyn isn’t from lack of attraction. But his complicated past has forced him to conceal his desire. When Wyn is harmed in the line of duty, Cade realizes the depth of his feelings, but can he let his guard down long enough to embrace the love he secretly craves? Don’t miss the latest Haven Point Christmas romance, Coming Home for Christmas, available now!

McKenzie Shaw would do anything for her hometown of Haven Point. It may be small, but it’s never let her down . . . unlike gorgeous, infuriating Ben Kilpatrick. He was her childhood hero until he closed his family’s factory, leaving the town’s economy in shambles. Now his tech firm is considering opening a local facility. For Haven Point’s sake, McKenzie has to grit her teeth and play nice.

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne welcomes you to Hope''s Crossing, Colorado, where love always finds a way… Currant Creek Valley Workaholic chef Alexandra McKnight doesn''t need a serious relationship. Sam Delgado seems perfect for a fling, but the single dad wants more than she can give. Now it''s up to him to help Alex see that they can build a bright future together. Willowleaf Lane Candy shop owner Charlotte Caine has iron self-control, but she can''t resist heartbreaker Spencer Gregory. He and his daughter are dangerous to Charlotte''s heart. But in Spencer''s soulful eyes, can she find the hero she''s always wanted? Christmas in Snowflake Canyon Genevieve Beaumont is forging a new life for herself, and wounded veteran Dylan Caine is her salvation. Despite their mutual attraction, surely an heiress and an ex-soldier wouldn''t work! But a Christmas miracle might prove them both wrong…

Three stories of small-town happily-ever-afters and sweet second chances from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! The last thing Claire Bradford has time for in Blackberry Summer is romance—in fact, the single mother has her hands full, what with two kids, a thriving business, an unreliable ex-husband and an accident that has repercussions for the whole town. But when her friend''s sexy brother, Riley McKnight, is suddenly looking at her in a new light, Claire realizes that her life needs to change—and that the handsome younger police officer may be just the ticket! In Woodrose Mountain, occupational therapist Evie Blanchard is recovering from an emotional year—and she''s vowed not to work again. But self-made millionaire and single dad Brodie Thorne has vowed to do whatever it takes to help his daughter, Taryn, recover from the accident that left Hope''s Crossing in crisis. And with laughter, courage and more than a little help from the kindhearted people of Hope''s Crossing, Taryn may get the healing she deserves—and Evie and Brodie might just find a love they could never have imagined. Spring should bring renewal, but in Sweet Laurel Falls, Maura McKnight-Parker finds she cannot escape the past. Still reeling from one loss, she is stunned at the reappearance of her older daughter, Sage—and Jackson Lange, her first love. Jackson never knew she was pregnant when he fled Hope''s Crossing all those years ago—but he never forgot Maura. This fragile family has secrets aplenty, but Maura and Jackson—and Sage—have to face up to them to find the bright future that awaits them. Look for RaeAnne Thayne''s latest heartwarming title Evergreen Springs, part of her Haven Point series.

He was known as a major player who''d left a swath of broken hearts across the Teton Valley. Yet when single mother Jenny Boyer saw the tenderness in Seth Dalton''s eyes when he looked at her children — not to mention her — it was impossible for her to believe it was all a game. She was new to this small town, a school principal who needed to be respected. The last man she should be getting involved with was the Hunk of Cold Creek! But every time Seth came near, Jenny could feel herself falling...like all of the women who''d come before her. So why did she hope that her story would have a different ending — as in, happily ever after?

Caidy Bowman had been the apple of her family''s eye--until a devastating tragedy forced her to hide from the world. She was used to devoting her time to the animals on her family''s ranch. Then widower Ben Caldwell and his two adorable children arrived in Pine Gulch, and suddenly, Caidy wanted more than a life in the shadows.... As the town''s new vet, Ben needed a place to stay for the holidays--and for his family to heal from their own loss. He absolutely wasn''t looking for love again! But Caidy Bowman''s sparkling green eyes and sweet smile touched Ben''s broken heart, giving him hope for a new future. Their future--if he could convince the beautiful cowgirl that Christmas was a time for new beginnings....

She''d often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte was home. But the baby he carried couldn''t possibly be theirs. Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while—with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him—and that little girl—while she had them, or save herself and get away while the getting was good. Because there was no way she''d be able to escape with her heart a second time…

After an unbelievable makeover gave her the confidence to strut her stuff at a charity ball, Kate Crosby went from harmless flirt to a bedroom vixen. But she wasn''t about to let a single night of oh-so-sultry passion with archenemy Peter Logan become anything more. Of course, she didn''t count on seeing their lip-lock featured in the local paper! Finally able to track the mysterious beauty down to a remote cabin, Peter learned the truth about her identity—and that she was going to have his baby. Having been unable to stop thinking about Kate since the moment she walked into his life, he needed to convince her that their one-night stand should become a one-life stand.

Ten years ago, Sophie Beaumont had watched as her twin sister, Shelly, had chosen to marry a Canfield man, bear his children and be mistress of his manor. But now Shelly was dead—killed along with her husband, Peter, in a mysterious accident—and it was Sophie who was left to raise her children, live at the Monterey mansion—and marry a Canfield man. Only this time it was Thomas, Peter''s older brother.… Because Peter was dead. Or was he? Mysterious appearances at night to the contrary, he was reported to be, though no body had ever been found. And Sophie and Thomas had unfinished business—a love affair, barely begun, cut off abruptly all those years ago. One that this time Thomas was determined to see bloom.…

Insta-Mom When a car accident robs businesswoman Kyra Tierney of her best friend, she finds herself the proud—or rather, bewildered—mom of a newborn. She can hardly accept help from builder Dylan Jones, even though both she and the baby find him irresistible! ?er-Dedicated Mom Christa Sullivan has been devoting herself to nursing her recently injured teenage daughter back to health and life. But when her daughter responds well to former rodeo cowboy Jace McCandless, how can she push him away…even if he has lost his way? And a mom who''s getting…hitched? For Leila Foster, most guys aren''t good enough— including too-hot detective Mark Duncan. And when her mother announces that she''s getting remarried, Leila is utterly horrified. Now Leila''s mom has a new lesson to teach her daughter about taking a risk on love…and it could be the hardest yet!