Linda Goodnight

Will this holiday grouch Open his heart this Christmas? Returning home on forced leave, covert operative Rio Hendrix plans to avoid any small-town festivities while attending his foster brother's wedding. That is, until a Santa hat-wearing dog walker crosses his path, causing him to crash his Harley and break his leg. Guilt-ridden, Eden Carnegie is determined to cheer up the self-proclaimed Scrooge during his recovery. Soon, they're organizing a Christmas party together, and Rio's heart begins to soften toward Eden and his new life. But with his dangerous job a secret between them, can Eden's love of the season convince Rio to stay past the holiday? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His PromiseBook 3: His Christmas Journey Home

Will this holiday grouch Open his heart this Christmas? Returning home on forced leave, covert operative Rio Hendrix plans to avoid any small-town festivities while attending his foster brother's wedding. That is, until a Santa hat-wearing dog walker crosses his path, causing him to crash his Harley and break his leg. Guilt-ridden, Eden Carnegie is determined to cheer up the self-proclaimed Scrooge during his recovery. Soon, they're organizing a Christmas party together, and Rio's heart begins to soften toward Eden and his new life. But with his dangerous job a secret between them, can Eden's love of the season convince Rio to stay past the holiday? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His PromiseBook 3: His Christmas Journey Home

Will this holiday grouch Open his heart this Christmas? Returning home on forced leave, covert operative Rio Hendrix plans to avoid any small-town festivities while attending his foster brother's wedding. That is, until a Santa hat-wearing dog walker crosses his path, causing him to crash his Harley and break his leg. Guilt-ridden, Eden Carnegie is determined to cheer up the self-proclaimed Scrooge during his recovery. Soon, they're organizing a Christmas party together, and Rio's heart begins to soften toward Eden and his new life. But with his dangerous job a secret between them, can Eden's love of the season convince Rio to stay past the holiday? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His PromiseBook 3: His Christmas Journey Home

To find their way forward They'll need to face the past After receiving an ominous letter, security specialist Brandt James returns to the hometown he escaped--and finds the girl he left behind. Ashamed of his past, Brandt is determined to avoid her and focus on his investigation instead, but Berkley Metcalfe never forgot the foster boy who stole her heart. Or the promise ring he gave her. As old feelings reignite, the childhood sweethearts face painful memories and her wealthy family's disapproval. But Brandt's keeping a secret from Berkley, and the truth could cost them their second chance... From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His Promise

To find their way forward They'll need to face the past After receiving an ominous letter, security specialist Brandt James returns to the hometown he escaped--and finds the girl he left behind. Ashamed of his past, Brandt is determined to avoid her and focus on his investigation instead, but Berkley Metcalfe never forgot the foster boy who stole her heart. Or the promise ring he gave her. As old feelings reignite, the childhood sweethearts face painful memories and her wealthy family's disapproval. But Brandt's keeping a secret from Berkley, and the truth could cost them their second chance... From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His Promise

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Star Valley Winter by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne 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. But his daughter, Lucy, is 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... FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME To Protect His Children by New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight After a tragedy, rancher Wade Trudeau's offer of a summer housekeeping position at Sundown Ranch is the perfect cure for former teacher Kyra Mason. Only, Wade left out an important part of her job--looking after his triplets Now Kyra's falling for the three adorable toddlers, along with their love-shy cowboy dad. But when summer ends, can Kyra return to real life...knowing she's left her heart behind? Star Valley Winter previously published as The Valentine Two-Step

Can repairing an old house... Open the door to a new love? To make amends for his misspent youth, bodyguard John-Parker Wisdom vows to turn his late foster mom's property into a home for neglected teenage boys. Only there's a catch--unexpected coheir Zoey Chavez. The pretty widow needs the house proceeds to support her children, and she won't let a former bad boy stand in her way. Now they have three months to agree on a plan or forfeit their shared inheritance. But when John-Parker's past complicates things as the deadline looms near, will they risk everything for a chance at a forever partnership? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His Promise

Can repairing an old house... Open the door to a new love? To make amends for his misspent youth, bodyguard John-Parker Wisdom vows to turn his late foster mom's property into a home for neglected teenage boys. Only there's a catch--unexpected coheir Zoey Chavez. The pretty widow needs the house proceeds to support her children, and she won't let a former bad boy stand in her way. Now they have three months to agree on a plan or forfeit their shared inheritance. But when John-Parker's past complicates things as the deadline looms near, will they risk everything for a chance at a forever partnership? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His Promise

Dreaming of a family for Christmas The Christmas Family by Linda Goodnight Contractor Brady Buchanon can't wait to surprise single mom Abby Webster with his company's Christmas home-makeover prize. The struggling waitress doesn't want to accept charity, but when her dilapidated porch almost injures her daughter, Abby agrees to Brady's offer. As Brady works on the house, he starts falling for Abby and her little girl. And with the holidays in sight, he wonders if his own Christmas wish could come true... Her Christmas Family Wish by Lois Richer Single mother Ellie Grant's little girl only wants one thing for Christmas: a daddy. And the five-year-old has her sights set on veterinarian Wyatt Wright, a handsome widowed father. Ellie knows that Wyatt's heart is as closed to love as hers is. Yet when Wyatt starts working at Wranglers Ranch, Ellie can't deny her growing feelings. Can her daughter's Christmas wish make two families into one? New York Times Bestselling Author Linda Goodnight

Step One: Unlock her frozen heart. Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. She can't risk her heart again. Mesa Brazos had her chance at happily-ever-after and she lost everything. After her marriage imploded, the trick-riding cowgirl had a crisis of faith that sent her home to Refuge, Texas. Now she's holed up on the ranch she and her sisters inherited, training horses. She's not interested in falling in love again. It's too painful. He has a deep need to protect. Undersheriff Evan Young is a single dad and his daughter-a heart transplant recipient-is everything to him. So what if he's a little overprotective? After losing his wife, he couldn't bear it if anything happened to his little girl Ava. When Evan's protectiveness stifles Ava, it's Mesa who brings back the spark of joy to his little girl's life. But will the secret of Ava's transplant break Mesa's heart all over again? Read all the books in the Calypso County, Texas series: Twins for the CowboyA Baby for the CowboyA Bride for the CowboyChristmas for the CowboyDallas and the CowboyTen Rules for Marrying a CowboyThree Ways to Catch a Cowgirl

Rule one: Don't fall in love. Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. His six-year-old has one Christmas wish: a mommy. Holt McNeil is a single father first, rodeo champion second. So when his daughter reveals her secret Christmas wish, he'll do anything to grant it. Even use an online dating site to find an email-order bride. As long as his future wife follows his rules, they'll all get along fine. It'll be just like adopting a pet... right? A marriage of convenience could save her... AnnaLeigh Phillips is on her own with a secret that she won't be able to keep for long and a criminal ex-boyfriend she knows won't stop looking for her. When she answers the cowboy's ad for a wife, she finds the perfect way to escape the past that haunts her. A fresh start, a new family... a new set of rules? AnnaLeigh is desperate enough to accept Holt's marriage deal, but will his rules for the perfect wife mean she has to give up on love forever? Read all the books in the Calypso County, Texas series: Twins for the CowboyA Baby for the CowboyA Bride for the CowboyChristmas for the CowboyDallas and the CowboyTen Rules for Marrying a CowboyThree Ways to Catch a Cowgirl

Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. She can't find her footing... Dallas Langley is still coping with tragedy when she receives a mysterious phone call that leads her to Calypso County, looking for answers about the father she never knew. When the local sheriff rides to her rescue, she can't help the intense attraction that flares between them. He's not looking for love... The last thing Sheriff Lawson Hawk needs is another complication in his life. The life of a lawman is already difficult. When his thirteen-year-old niece shows up on his doorstep and needs a place to stay, he can't say no. And when the beautiful stranger in town catches his attention, she makes him reconsider his stance on being a bachelor forever. With the sheriff by her side, Dallas can face the truth of her past. But is she strong enough to overcome the tragedy that still haunts her?

Yesterday, she'd misled Wyatt, and now here he was again, this time in her hiding place. Had he seen her picture on the news? Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. About CHRISTMAS FOR THE COWBOY: The worst Christmas ever... Single mom Marley Bannon has lost everything-except the one thing that matters: her young son. Falsely accused and on the run, she's living out of her car... and manages to trespass on Triple C Ranch land. When she's rescued by a rugged cowboy, she can't quite trust that it's a Yuletide miracle. Because she doesn't believe in miracles anymore. A holiday homecoming... Wyatt Caldwell comes home on leave from his job as a cyber-security specialist for Uncle Sam. He might not be a typical soldier, but the evil he sees on a daily basis makes him a cynic. Or at least suspicious, especially when Marley's story doesn't quite add up. Marley needs help. Wyatt knows it, even if she won't admit it. The more time they spend together, the more the spunky, independent woman gets under his skin. And then Marley's past shows up... Christmas for the Cowboy is Book 4 in the Triple C Cowboys series. Other books include: Twins for the CowboyA Baby for the CowboyA Bride for the Cowboy

Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. He's desperate for redemption. Rancher Ace Caldwell can't change the past, but he can try to make amends. His battle with alcohol paralyzed a good friend-and cost Ace the woman he loved. But Ace's determination to do the right thing falters in the face of Marisa's mistrust and Chance's apathy. She's one bounced check away from losing everything. Once upon a time, Marisa Foreman believed in true love, and in the charming cowboy who seemed larger-than-life. Then her brother's accident shattered her illusions and her trust in the cowboy. Working two jobs just to stay afloat and as Chance's primary caretaker, she has no time for romance. And even if she could forgive Ace, how could she ever trust him again? But Ace sees what Marisa can't, and it isn't long before they clash over what's best for Chance. When Ace's steady presence starts to creep past Marisa's defenses, she must face what she fears most. Can Ace's love overcome the mistakes of his past? A Bride for the Cowboy is Book 3 in the Triple C Cowboys series. Other books include: Twins for the CowboyA Baby for the Cowboy

Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. She's had one too many broken hearts. Emily Caldwell never expected to be a widow before she was thirty. She's put the past behind her and now focuses all her energy on her job as a social worker. When her close friend dies in a tragic accident and leaves behind an infant son, Emily's past and present collide-in the form of a prodigal cowboy. His unexpected blessing... Rodeo cowboy Levi Donley is ready to settle down-just not in his hometown. Especially not on the ranch where the worst memories of his life were made. No way. Not ever. When he discovers his deceased brother left behind a newborn, all his plans come to a halt. Emily is back in the picture as the baby's temporary guardian, and it isn't long before all his old feelings get reignited. ...might be the reason to stay. Emily needs a miracle to convince Levi to stay in Calypso County. Could a tiny baby-and her love?-be miracle enough? A Baby for the Cowboy is Book 2 in the Triple C Cowboys series. Other books include: Twins for the CowboyA Bride for the Cowboy

"There were regular men and then there were real men. Nate Caldwell was the latter." Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. Her daughters are everything to her... Single mom Whitney Brookes needs this fresh start. A long-lost relative passed away and left her the ranch that's going to be her saving grace. The only problem--it's full of tiny critters that Whitney has no idea how to care for. She refuses to fail--her twin toddlers need the safety and security... and most of all, a place to belong. He's been burned before. As rugged as the land, Nate Caldwell grew up on the 11,000-acre Triple C Ranch. He's well acquainted with city women and is certain his new neighbor Whitney will bail as soon as her inheritance is settled. But that doesn't stop his traitorous heart from leaping every time the determined redhead gets near. And those twins... they fill up the dormant places in his heart. When Whitney's livelihood is threatened, Nate realizes just how deep his feelings for her have gotten. But will his help come too late...? Twins for the Cowboy is Book 1 in the Triple C Cowboys series. Other books include: A Baby for the Cowboy

Welcome to Honey Ridge, Tennessee, where Southern hospitality and sweet peach tea beckon, and where long-buried secrets lead to some startling realizations... Grayson Blake always has a purpose--and never a moment to lose. He's come home to Honey Ridge to convert a historic gristmill into a restaurant, but his plans crumble like Tennessee clay when the excavation of a skeleton unearths a Civil War mystery...and leads him back to a beautiful and familiar stranger. Once a ballet dancer, now co-owner of the Peach Orchard Inn, Valery Carter harbors pain as deep as the secrets buried beneath the mill. A bright facade can't erase her regrets any more than a glass of bourbon can restore what she's lost. But spending time with Grayson offers Valery a chance to let go of her past and imagine a happier future. And with the discovery of hidden messages in aged sheet music, both their hearts begin to open. Bound by attraction, and compelled to resolve an old crime that links the inn and the mill, Grayson and Valery encounter a song of hurt, truth...and hope.

A stranger's arrival in a small Southern town stirs up old secrets and new dreams in this beautiful story full of hope and haunting mystery, and with the power to win your heart Renowned yet private, thriller writer Hayden Winters lives a life colored by lies. As he is deeply ashamed of his past, his hunger for an honest relationship and dreams of starting a family remain unsatisfied, and he can trust no one with his secrets. He's determined to outrun his personal demons, but the charming old Peach Orchard Inn and a woman whose presence is as gentle as a sparrow's song stops him in his tracks. Carrie Riley is afraid of everything from flying to thunderstorms, and pretty much of life itself. But meeting the enigmatic writer staying at the inn emboldens her to learn everything about him. When they discover a vulnerable boy hiding at the inn, Hayden is compelled to help Carrie protect him. Soon they're led to a centuries-old mystery that haunts Hayden's sleep, and his only safe haven is Carrie. As the secrets of the past and present cause their lives to become entwined, all that's left to come to light is love--if the grim truth doesn't tear them apart first.

New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight welcomes you to Honey Ridge, Tennessee, and a house that's rich with secrets and brimming with sweet possibilities Memories of motherhood and marriage are fresh for Julia Presley--though tragedy took away both years ago. Finding comfort in the routine of running the Peach Orchard Inn, she lets the historic, mysterious place fill the voids of love and family. No more pleasure of a man's gentle kiss. No more joy in hearing a child call her Mommy. Life is calm, unchanging...until a stranger with a young boy and soul-deep secrets shows up in her Tennessee town and disrupts the loneliness of her world. Julia suspects there's more to Eli Donovan's past than his motherless son, Alex. There's a reason he's chasing redemption and bent on earning it with a new beginning in Honey Ridge. Offering the guarded man work renovating the inn, she glimpses someone who--like her--has a heart in need of restoration. But with the chance discovery of a dusty stack of love letters buried within the lining of an old trunk, the long-dead ghosts of a Civil War romance envelop Julia and Eli, connecting them to the inn's violent history and challenging them both to risk facing yesterday's darkness for a future bright with hope and healing.