Most Popular Books by RaeAnne Thayne

\"[Thayne] engages the reader’s heart and emotions, inspiring hope and the belief that miracles are possible.\" —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Come home to Shelter Springs this Christmas, where hearts are warm and hopes are bright… Growing up at the Shelter Inn hotel, Natalie Shepherd envied guests who could come and go as they pleased. So when it was time to finally leave for college and put the lush green mountains around Shelter Springs—along with the cloud of loss that seemed to follow her family—behind her, she swore she’d never come back. But now her sister McKenna needs a favor. On pregnancy bed rest at doctor’s orders, McKenna needs a helping hand with her two young daughters and someone to take over the inn during the hectic holiday season, and Nat can’t refuse. And just when things can’t get worse, she runs into her late brother’s best friend, Griffin Taylor… Griff has mixed feelings about Natalie’s return. She’s just as beautiful and full of life as he remembered, but there’s a secret he’s carried for years about her brother—and the guilt is eating away at him. Still, Christmas in this small town is filled with treasured traditions and new adventures that hold the promise of something sweet and lasting. From matchmaking seniors to rambunctious nieces, it seems everyone is hoping Nat and Griff will put loss behind them and find a happy new beginning… Don''t miss the enchanting holiday tale, THE DECEMBER MARKET by RaeAnne Thayne, a story of second chances, family, and unexpected love, set in the charming town of Shelter Springs, where the spirit of Christmas brings two reluctant hearts together. More stories by RaeAnne Thayne: The December Market 15 Summers Later The Café at Beach End All is Bright Summer at the Cape

Christmas in Shelter Springs is the season of twinkling lights, open hearts and unexpected second chances. And for Hannah Goodwin, it also brings the one person she never wanted to see again... Hannah’s built a full life for herself in the warmth of her close-knit town, with her family, her work and her music. And when her dear friend Morgan desperately needs her help, Hannah temporarily steps in to care for Morgan’s children. That’s what friends do—especially at the holidays. But she never expected to run into Wes Kenner... Moving back home is the last thing K9 law enforcement officer Wes Kenner ever wanted. It’s where he fell in love with Hannah—and where an accident changed his mother’s life forever. But when his grandfather needs a helping hand, he can’t say no. It’s the perfect opportunity for him and his beloved K9, Kodiak, to recover. Still, seeing Hannah again fills him with regret—and hope. After all this time, Hannah still represents all of the joy and light Wes pushed out of his life. Everything he’s desperate to get back. And as Hannah brings much-needed holiday magic to Morgan—and her kids—he realizes this is his chance. Because this Christmas, all he wants is her. A cozy and uplifting reunion romance about two exes who work together at the holidays to help a family in need—and realize their Christmas wish is for a second chance with their first love. Perfect for readers who love: Holiday feels Reunion romance Second chance Forced proximity Longing Small town setting

Can Christmas heal the past and present a new beginning? Elizabeth Hamilton has been lost. Trapped in a tangle of postpartum depression and grief after the death of her beloved parents, she couldn''t quite see the way back to her husband, Luke and their two beautiful children...until a car accident stole away her memories and changed her life. But now, seven years later, Luke finds her in a nearby town and brings Elizabeth back home to the family she loves, just in time for Christmas. Being reunited with Luke and her children is better than anything Elizabeth could have imagined. As they all prepare for Christmas, Elizabeth and Luke are drawn ever closer. Can the hurt of the past seven years be healed over the course of one Christmas and bring the Hamiltons the gift of a new beginning? * * * Readers love Coming Home for Christmas love forgiveness and second chances . True Christmas Spirit Compelling, emotional, and sure to touch your heart, Coming Home for Christmas is a must-read this Christmas I don''t think I''ve ever read anything quite like this. Unputdownable!!

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.

Overwhelmed widower Cole Barrett has no energy to spend on Christmas, so he agrees to let Devin Shaw''s patients have access to the hot springs on his land in return for the physician''s help creating a happy holiday for his kids.

A Cold Creek Summer Collection includes four full-length small town romances from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, all in one volume! A COLD CREEK BABY Easton Springhill often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte is home. But the baby he carried can’t possibly be theirs. Easton is faced with a choice: love him—and that little girl—while she has them, or save herself and get away while the getting is good. DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT Lieutenant Magdalena Cruz is home, but her return hasn’t turned out the way she envisioned. She only wants to be left alone, but infuriatingly handsome Dr. Jake Dalton—of the enemy Daltons—won’t cooperate. Jake has spent most of his life trying to get closer to Maggie. Only if he could convince her that the woman before him is beautiful, desirable, and meant to be his. A COLD CREEK HOMECOMING When Quinn Southerland returns home to see his dying foster mom and finds her hospice nurse is former high school queen bee, Tess Claybourne, he’s surprised—and not in a good way! But recently widowed Tess has done a lot of growing up since then. And as the two reconnect, Quinn starts to wonder if he could be wrong about Tess. But with everything in his past, is there room in his damaged heart for forgiveness…or love? A COLD CREEK REUNION It’s been ten years since Laura Pendleton, the love of Taft Bowman’s life, had left town without a word. Now, she’s back with a new last name and two adorable, high-needs little ones in tow. He never stopped loving her and he isn’t going to make the mistake of losing her again. All he must do is convince her that he is a man she could count on!

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings readers a heartwarming snowed-in romance in this prequel novella!Gemma Summerhill wanted a fresh start in Haven Point, a place where no one knew about her accident and would treat her like a fragile rose because of it. Getting stranded on the side of a mountain was not part of that plan, nor was being rescued by Josh Bailey—a man too confident for his own good—and going back to his ranch to wait out the storm. But the snow isn’t letting up, and with a warm fire keeping them cozy, Gemma and Josh might let their guards down…if past grief doesn’t overshadow their present—and future. Check out the rest of the Haven Point series! 1. Snow Angel Cove 2. Redemption Bay 3. Evergreen Springs 4. Riverbend Road 5. Snowfall on Haven Point 6. Serenity Harbor 7. Sugar Pine Trail 8. The Cottages on Silver Beach 9. Season of Wonder 10. Coming Home for Christmas 11. Summer at Lake Haven Don''t miss Thayne''s next release, The Path to Sunshine Cove: three love stories in one with the emotional pull of Debbie Macomber, Barbara Delinsky and Susan Wiggs!

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.…

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.

A classic story filled with warmth, emotion, and a dash of suspense from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! Originally published as The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom in 1999. In the wake of seeing her ex-husband killed, Dr. Maggie Rawlings is left with intense fear and a precious little boy to protect. With danger lurking around every corner, they run. Her son wants a father-figure, but trust is a luxury they can''t afford—until they cross paths with Colt McKendrick. Colt knew the drill: keep his cover, protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But the FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy finds himself at a crossroads when the charming little boy—and each sizzling moment spent with Maggie—makes it difficult to imagine walking away. In the quiet corners of Broken Spur Ranch, Maggie''s son blossoms under Colt''s care, and his gentle strength challenges her to trust again. But with danger still trailing them, can Maggie let down her guard long enough to embrace the promise of a new love? And will Colt be able to let go when the storm passes, or will the bonds formed at Broken Spur Ranch be too strong to break?

Coming soon! Snow Kissed by RaeAnne Thayne will be available Oct 07, 2025.

She knows what''s best for everyone but herself . . . With a past like hers, Jessica Clayton feels safer in a life spent on the road. She''s made a career out of helping others downsize — because she''s learned the hard way that the less \"stuff,\" the better, a policy she applies equally to her relationships. But a new client is taking Jess back to Cape Sanctuary, a town she once called home . . . and that her little sister, Rachel, still does. The years apart haven''t made a dent in the guilt Jess still carries after a handgun took the lives of both their parents and changed everything between them.

The first installment of Thayne''s classic Hope''s Crossing trilogy is reissued in this edition that includes a bonus story, \"Home to Honeymoon Harbor\" by JoAnn Ross. Reissue.

From New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne comes a brand-new story about two women, a family secret and a lost manuscript that changes everything… Raised by her literary icon father Carson Wells, Alison Wells always felt loved, even though her mother died when she was a teen. But when she takes a DNA test on a whim and discovers she has a sister she never knew about, it’s clear there are things her father didn''t tell her before he died. Determined to meet Juniper—her half sister—and unravel the truth of what happened all those years ago, Ali finds herself taking a job as Juniper’s intern. She’ll eventually figure out a way to tell Juniper the truth of their relationship. But she never could have imagined what would happen next… Juniper Connolly has always been incredibly healthy…until she wakes up in the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest, with her new—and recently fired—intern to thank for saving her life. It’s clear June needs to de-stress her life a little, so when Ali offers her the use of her family’s cabin in a small Wyoming town, June has no reason not to go. But when she arrives, her life will never be the same. Under the wide-open spaces of the Wyoming summer sun, Ali and June will untangle the secrets and lies their lives were built on to discover who they really are and what family really means. But even more than that, they''ll build a real relationship with one another and finally become sisters.

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.

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.

Previously published as High-Risk Affair, this emotional entry in The Searchers series brings a suspenseful twist to New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s established small town charm His manner usually screamed all business. But his cool-headed judgment took a flying leap over his new assignment, because all FBI special agent Caleb Davis wants is to fold Megan Vance into his arms and kiss away the worry brimming in her stunning green eyes. Her son is missing and he yearns to protect the single mother from danger and bring her child home. Once he does, maybe he can figure out how to become a permanent part of her life…

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!

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. His Second-Chance Family by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne Julia Blair is hoping for a fresh start. So when she sees an apartment-for-rent sign on Brambleberry House, she can''t help but feel that it''s a good omen. Having spent summers as a teen in a cottage near the rambling Victorian home, Julia easily pictures herself and her two children starting over in the one place that''s always felt welcoming to her. When Julia walks up to inquire about the apartment, she finds her old friend Will Garrett repairing the house. The memories of their young love come flooding back quickly, and she can''t deny that she still has feelings for Will. But still reeling from a painful past, Julia''s unsure if she''s ready to love again... FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Katie''s Redemption by USA TODAY bestselling author Patricia Davids After two years away, Katie Lantz returns to her Amish community nine months pregnant--and unmarried. She nervously knocks on her family''s door, fearing she''ll be shunned, but is surprised when a handsome stranger opens the door and welcomes her in.

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!