New Releases by Tina Leonard

THE COWBOY''S BONUS BABY Creed Callahan swore that no woman was going to hog-tie him into getting hitched, but a little competition makes the devil-may-care bachelor change his mind about needing a wife. A wife like sweet Aberdeen Donovan. Marriage would help provide a home for the three little girls Aberdeen wants to adopt. Not to mention, for the little secret that''s on the way…. THE BULL RIDER''S TWINS Finding Daria Cameron warming his bed is a sight Judah Callahan will never forget. How can a red-blooded cowboy say no? Especially when Judah''s desired Darla from afar for years. Only, now she''s having his babies…and planning on tying the knot with another man. Over his dead body! Can he get her to believe in their future together?

The Trouble with Cowboys A love-''em-and-leave-''em cowboy was not what Nina Cakes wanted when she asked for a muscular man to help move her heirloom bed. After all, it was a cowboy who had gotten her sister into trouble, and no handsome rancher—not even a notorious Jefferson brother named Navarro—would make Nina forget why she''d come to Lonely Hearts Station: to save her sister''s good name. Nina was a librarian on a mission, and to win her love Navarro would need to offer more than sweet talk, teasing grins and world-shaking kisses…. She''d settle for nothing less than lassoing his untamed heart!

Settle Down, Cowboy! Marriage isn''t in Dante Callahan''s short-term plans. But Ana St. John is! After the gorgeous nanny bodyguard—and woman of his fantasies—turns the tables and seduces him, Dante is suddenly corralling his inner wild man. Now Ana is having his baby…and refusing to say \"I do!\" There''s no denying Ana''s powerful feelings for Dante. But is the footloose rancher—and the hottest cowboy in New Mexico—ready to hang up his spurs for married life? According to the legend of the magic wedding dress, he''s not. Dante''s not one to fool with family lore. But he''s got to provide a major Cinderella moment to win over his prospective bride. He may be crazy for pulling out all the stops to get Ana to marry him—but that''s part of the fun of being a Callahan!

Marriage isn’t in Dante Callahan’s short-term plans. But Ana St. John is! After the gorgeous nanny bodyguard—and woman of his fantasies—turns the tables and seduces him, Dante is suddenly corralling his inner wild man. Now Ana is having his baby...and refusing to say “I do!” There’s no denying Ana’s powerful feelings for Dante.

She Was Very, Very Good! Running from relationships was a surefire way to get caught in the marriage trap—and ragged on by his brothers. But no matter what those rascals said, Tex Jefferson wasn’t afraid of intimacy—or good girls. And to prove he was man enough to avoid the now-and-forever bonds of wedlock, he planned to temporarily marry Cissy Kisserton, the prettiest, naughtiest man magnet in Texas. But somewhere between I do and make-believe bliss, his sinfully sexy wife became the most delectable, upright girl in town. Wicked she wasn’t…so why was this love-’em-and-leave-’em cowboy tempted to accept forever—with her?

When Caroline Anders learns that her patient, Milly Sinclair, has only a few months to live, she goes along with the elderly lady''s dying wish that Caroline marry her nephew Jared. How hard could it be? Doc Carter worries that Milly won''t live past March--and this is already February. But when Milly makes a miraculous recovery...

\"Marry Me, Taylor.\" Those aren''t the three little words Taylor Waters longs to hear from her crush, Falcon Chacon Callahan. The whole town knows the soldier-turned-rancher just needs a bride in order to inherit the coveted spread north of Rancho Diablo. Taylor wants more—even if Falcon is the hottest cowboy this side of the New Mexico border, which he proves one crazy, passionate night! Family has always come first for Falcon, so when he finds out Taylor is pregnant with his baby, he declares a brand-new mission: to stand and fight for what''s his. It will take maneuvering through some dangerous situations—and that legendary Callahan charm—to make Diablo''s best girl fall in love with him. But to have his ranch at stake is one thing…what about his heart?

Former Navy SEAL Sloan Callahan lives by his own rules, free and alone. But now urgent family business brings Sloan and his brothers and sister to New Mexico—and the cousins he''d never met. That isn''t all he finds on Rancho Diablo, where a petite blonde is about to completely upend Sloan''s world. As the liaison between the two branches of the Callahan clan, Kendall Phillips''s job description doesn''t include being bossed around by one ex-military cowboy. It''s hard enough to concentrate with the sparks she and Sloan are creating together. Now the sexy rebel has two more lives to safeguard: the baby boys Kendall''s carrying. No way is Sloan allowing danger to touch Kendall and the twins. His new mission: to protect his loved ones as he gets ready to change the course of Callahan destiny forever!

\"Christmas Baby Blessings\"--Ranger Seagal West is back in Bridesmaids Creek, Texas, on bodyguard duty with his soon-to-be ex. \"The Christmas Rescue\"--A slippery road, a speeding carlll and Texas Ranger Flynn Patterson finds a baby lying helpless in the wreck. As he comforts the boy, Flynn''s heart turns over.

Soldier. Cowboy. Father. Husband? Hired to work the Callahan brothers'' New Mexico spread, Shaman Phillips doesn''t know what to do about the stunning blonde he finds on his porch…except haul her into his arms. Turns out Tempest Thornbury wants to share more than just the returning soldier''s out-of-this-world kisses. She wants to have Shaman''s baby! Tempest came home to turn her not-so-hot past into a better future. The sexy, broody military man''s bringing that dream one step closer to reality—she''s got twin boys on the way. At Shaman''s insistence, she agrees to marry him…and remain his lawful wife for one year after their sons are born. But once he''s officially a father, Shaman can''t let Tempest head back to Hollywood. It''s time for this lonesome cowboy to join the ranks of those Callahan cowboys—and open a new chapter in all their lives!

Instant Daddy?

Jack Morgan came home to the Morgans'' Texas ranch on urgent family business–not to get roped into marriage.

Isabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same. Lost One twin. Ben Mulholland desperately needs a bone marrow donor to save his little girl, Lucy. The brother Ben never knew he had is Lucy''s best, maybe only, chance. If he can just track him down… Found The miracle of hope. Caroline St. Clair has loved Ben forever and she''ll do whatever it takes to ensure he doesn''t lose his precious daughter. In the process, old wounds are healed and flames of passion reignited. But the future is far from secure. Finders Keepers: bringing families together

\"Holy Smokes. I''m A Father.\" Sabrina McKinley broke Jonas''s heart when she left him for another man. Then the eldest Callahan brother gets the surprise of his life when he sees her again…holding his son. Even at six months, his bouncing baby boy was wearing the legendary Callahan smile! Which means Sabrina has got to marry him, even if Jonas has to drag her to the altar. Sabrina''s been head over heels for the hunky cowboy doctor since the day she first came to Rancho Diablo; it''s always been Jonas keeping her at arm''s length. She won''t settle for anything less than the real deal—the love and happiness that Jonas''s five brothers have found. But when a revelation about a family secret comes out, Sabrina can see Jonas is ready to look toward the future. He won''t be the last bachelor on the ranch. After all, he''s a Callahan!

“Holy Smokes. I''m A Father.” Sabrina McKinley broke Jonas’s heart when she left him for another man. Then the eldest Callahan brother gets the surprise of his life when he sees her again...holding his son. Even at six months, his bouncing baby boy was wearing the legendary Callahan smile!

\"Defending his family''s New Mexico ranch against a hostile takeover is the only reason Sam Callahan would even consider getting married. With four of his brothers already happily hitched, the youngest Callahan could end up being the last bachelor standing. Unless Seton McKinley says yes...Seton came home to Diablo to hang out her P.I. shingle. But the real reason is her unrequited crush on one hunky cowboy. The footloose charmer is proposing they make it legal-in name only! Of course she says no...until Sam flashes that infamous Callahan charm. Now the newlyweds are getting ready to become a family...of six! Fatherhood can change a man''s perspective, especially with quadruplets on the way. But nothing-not even the revelation of a shocker of a family secret-is going to change Sam''s feelings for Seton...and their three baby girls and boy!\"--P. [4] of cover.

You could knock Rafe Callahan over with a feather. He and the very prim, very proper Judge Julie Jenkins are having triplets! Rafe doesn''t expect their precious news to end the bad blood between the Callahans and Jenkinses. And as for saving his family''s New Mexico ranch, with three brothers married off, Rafe''s in fourth place. But that doesn''t stop the die-hard bachelor from proposing—feud or no feud. Julie always had a soft spot for the long, lean cowboy. But Rafe''s still a Callahan, and if she says \"I do,\" she''ll be dealing with an army of bad-tempered in-laws and out-laws. Rafe''s promised her it wouldn''t be forever—just until their baby girls are born. That doesn''t stop the mother-to-be from dreaming of a future at Rancho Diablo—with Rafe as the happy father!

Three Little Callahans!

Untamed hearts discover the gifts of love and family in this anthology featuring two contemporary Western holiday romances. The Sheriff Who Found Christmas by Marie Ferrarella Former big city cop Lani Chisholm is determined to get Sheriff Garrett Tanner in the holiday spirit—especially since the sexy Scrooge became guardian to his niece. With a heart the size of Texas, Lani has more than enough love for Garrett and his little girl. And with some unexpected help from a tree hunt and a missing angel, a certain Western lawman just may discover his own Christmas miracle . . . A Rancho Diablo Christmas by Tina Leonard Trading kisses under the mistletoe is not what brought Johnny Donovan to Rancho Diablo. After all, he’s a diehard bachelor—and Jess St. John’s the most undomesticated woman in New Mexico. Then why does the petite horse trainer fill Johnny with such heart-soaring holiday spirit? The plan was to outsmart the Callahan matchmakers. Only, now it’s Johnny who’s hankering to get Jess to say yes. What’s a love-charmed Santa to do?

Four Texas Babies by Tina Leonard To save his parents’ ranch from falling into the wrong hands, Sam Johnston must marry. A quickie wedding to Lily Bartholomew brings more than he bargained for—including some shocking news about his new in-laws. But the biggest shock of all is that the baby on the way is actually four babies, set to arrive just in time for Christmas! A Texan Under the Mistletoe by Leah Vale Lori Beth Whittaker comes home looking for tradition—and discovers that for the first time ever, the Hooper Creek Christmas festival has been cancelled. She’s determined the festival will go on, but one man stands in her way—Jackson Hooper, her former high school sweetheart and the man she left behind! Merry Texmas by Linda Warren Mariel Todd-Crandall and Grayson Crandall love their daughter, but since their divorce, it’s hard to find time to spend with Chloe. But Chloe’s sick of being ignored, and she knows her parents still love each other. So this Christmas she has a special plan, including a very special tree, that’s going to make Mom and Dad see that Christmas—and every day—should be spent as a family.

Not The Marrying Kind? Finding Daria Cameron warming his bed is a sight Judah Callahan will never forget. How can a red-blooded cowboy say no? Especially when Judah''s desired Darla from afar for years. Only now she''s having his babies…and planning on tying the knot with another man. Over his dead body! All Darla wanted was one night of passion with the wildly sexy Callahan she secretly loves. But now that she''s going to have a family, she has to be practical. And Judah isn''t the marrying kind. The die-hard bachelor was even willing to give up his share of his family''s New Mexico ranch to his five brothers so he could stay footloose and fancy-free. Now all Judah can think about is getting Darla down that aisle…with him. Can he get her to believe in their future together? He''ll bet the ranch on it!

In a tiny Texas town, the old folks were determined to trigger a population explosion! And sexy out-of-towner Jake Maddox was the answer to their prayers. No woman could resist his masculine appeal. Plus, he had \"commitment\" written all over him: a little boy to raise and a hankering to set down roots. A wife raffle was just the solution to their population problem. Except Mary van Doorn, the elected—only eligible—\"intended,\" didn''t cotton to that. With the responsibility of six younger sisters, she''d never known romance and wasn''t looking for any. But relentless matchmaking, Jake''s all-male pursuit and her own feminine need were a hard combination to resist in such a small town. She found herself wanting Jake and a life with him, but was she more than a convenient candidate for wife?

MATCHMAKERS'' OBJECTIVE To get our beautiful but stubborn, about-to-turn spinster relative, Noreen Cartwright, off the shelf! THE CANDIDATE Parker Walden—the sexiest man Rockwall, Texas, has ever seen! COMMENTS I''m a family man and a loving father who wants a mother for my four-year-old daughter—and a wife for myself. To boot, I was instantly smitten with Noreen: her strength and honor, her devotion to her family and her land. And can the woman ever fill out denim! I plan to convince her to let me love her. I''d be obliged if you''d give me your blessing. REACTION FROM NOREEN No one bothered to ask me! Sexy Single DADS

ACCIDENTAL DADS Fairhaven, Texas—Population 384 385 386 The townsfolk were buzzing at the Yellowjacket Cafe. Out on the Double D Ranch, there was a downright population explosion! Seems when the hard-lovin'' but commitment-shy cowboy Brant Durning left town on a cattle-buying trip three months ago, he''d decided sweet Grace Barclay was everything he could want in a wife. If only he''d been the marrying kind. Brant got a shocker when he came back to the Double D and found out he was gonna be an uncle…. But just wait till he finds out he''s gonna be a daddy!

No woman''s going to hog-tie Creed Callahan into getting hitched. Even if it means losing his claim on Rancho Diablo, the New Mexico spread that one of six brothers will inherit— whoever marries and has the most children. Come hell or high water, Creed plans to be the last single man standing. Until sweet temptation comes knocking…. Preacher Aberdeen Donovan is just fine tending her flock and getting ready to adopt her three nieces. Her job description does not include saving some incorrigible cowboy from himself. But there''s something about a little competition that makes the devil-may-care bachelor change his mind about needing a wife. And marriage would help Aberdeen provide a home for the little girls. Not to mention, for the little secret that''s on the way….

Callahan Cowboys are bachelors for life! That is, until Pete Callahan''s wily aunt delivers her ultimatum. The first Callahan to marry and have children—the more kids the better—wins the family ranch. Like his five brothers, Pete never considered himself the marrying kind. And that''s just fine with Jackie Samuels, a hardworking nurse who seems perfectly happy with her and Pete''s Saturday-night arrangement. Until she realizes she wants something more from the hunky, footloose rancher. Like a father for the triplets she just found out she''s having. Pete couldn''t be more delighted. He''s suddenly got an instant family. Jackie''s the only obstacle to their happy ending—she refuses to marry him. But maybe she knows the best way to land a cowboy is playing hard to get!

Don''t miss this fantastic Christmas collection - the books will be a perfect present for your loved ones, or why not treat yourself!

Alex Banning anxiously awaited the birth of his male heir to carry on the Texas family ranch. A Banning boy had been part of the bargain with his wife of convenience, Daphne. But then Daphne not only had triplets, she had three girls wrapped in ruffles, white satin and lace! Suddenly this tough-guy cowboy was in over his head with three newborn daughters and a \"marriage\" to Daphne that seemed more than an arrangement.

This is a collection of two full-length heartwarming stories featuring sexy alpha fathers who will do anything to bring their families together for Christmas.

HASTY MARRIAGE SPARKS SPICY SPECULATION! Austin, Texas Caleb McCallum has long been one of Texas''s most elusive bachelors and everyone is wondering if the abandoned quadruplets left at Maitland Maternity Hospital are behind his sudden case of marriage fever. Is it mere coincidence that Caleb''s lovely new bride, April Sullivan, wanted to raise the precious babies as her own, but her chances at adoption were slim--until she tied the knot with the handsome ex-cop? Rumor has it that this union may be based on a practical arrangement, but there is no telling what spending night after night together will do to this instant couple....