A burned-out trauma doctor at a crossroads returns home to help out at a small-town family practice, a coffee shop owner with a second chance at living, is she just what the doctor needs? Doctor Adam Sinclair is at a crossroads, burned-out and searching, after losing a young patient he felt he should have been able to save. He returns home to Sunset Beach searching for a way out of the dark hole he’s found himself sinking into. He agrees to help out at his mentor’s small-town family practice, a lot different than the fast-paced trauma units he’s used to. He’s not sure what life holds for him. But when he moves into a rundown beach cottage he plans to renovate and meets the ray of sunshine that is his new neighbor, his life will never be the same… Rosie Olsen nearly died and has been given a second chance at living and she is doing that full force. Spreading joy and smiles with her coffee shop and homemade muffins and other pastries, she is on a mission to change lives. But when the good-looking doctor moves in next door to her she spots a chance to help change his life. She’s just not counting on how he will change her life. And make her want things she isn’t sure she can handle. Can love find a way…will they risk their hearts?

Trent Sinclair knows love and loss. He holds both close to his heart and private as he rebuilds his vintage motorcycle, remodels homes and occasionally build treehouses. But when his sister’s new sister-in-law Lilly McCall wheels into town, suddenly his life is turned upside down. Lilly McCall has been running from her past but has decided it’s time to get over it, settle down and force herself to let people get close to her…her brother, BJ, in particular. After the tragic loss of their parents, she closed herself off, wandering from one national forest after the other as a volunteer while secretly writing love stories under a pen name. Now, she’s come to Windswept Bay to rebuild her relationship with BJ, let her secret self be known, and she’s commissioning Trent Sinclair to build her dream treehouse, where she can create her newest series. She isn’t counting on the handsome, quiet Trent Sinclair turning her world upside down and putting her wounded heart on the line. These two unforgettable characters will touch your heart as they forge a path to freedom from their past hurts to find an undeniable love strong enough to build a future together…if they can just open their hearts. Don’t miss this next heartwarming, touching story in the Windswept Bay Series! The sisters have had their love stories—now it’s time for the brothers to get swept away by love.

After a special ops mission gone terribly wrong, Max Sinclair is home and facing the possibility of losing the career he loves serving his country. When he meets his brother’s new stable manager he is drawn to her and feeling more alive. After a bad situation with her ex-boss, horse trainer Kelsey Malone accepted the job of running the Windswept Bay side stables for Cam Sinclair. She’s attracted to his brother Max the moment she sees him at Cam and Lana’s engagement party. But her dad was career military and gave his life for his country-Kelsey’s vowed she’ll never go through that again and doesn’t date military men. But things get complicated when her ex-boss shows up and Max steps in to protect her. Can love heal these two wounded soul’s hearts? Welcome back to the beautiful sunset shores of Windswept Bay where the romance continues...

One clutzy advice columnist.One champion cowboy.And an entire small town rooting for love.Advice columnist Maggie Hope never dreamed she'd be shaking hands with champion horse trainer Tru Monahan over a high-stakes bet, especially one that involves horses. And saddles. And everything else a city girl like Maggie feels uncomfortable around. But after filling in for a coworker and interviewing the handsome cowboy, she finds herself doing just that. Anything to save her advice column.Despite Maggie's two left feet, Tru is bound and determined to bring out her inner cowgirl by teaching her to ride a cutting horse, trained to separate cattle from the rest of the herd. While her riding improves, their attraction intensifi es, but Tru knows he can never let her into his heart—for her own good.In Wishing Springs, a community full of meddling but well-meaning townsfolk, Maggie discovers the...

A New Life Suzie Kent will do anything for her troubled teen son. Even if it means turning to her late husband's best friend for help. Rancher Tucker McDermott is convinced that the fresh air and hard work of Sunrise Ranch will do Abe and Suzie a world of good. But Suzie's not so sure that the man she blames for her husband's death knows best. Soon, spending time with the strong, handsome cowboy revives Suzie's spirits--and her heart. Can they heal their past sorrows and build a future as a family together?

Rancher and lawyer Wyatt Turner found both his younger brothers their wives. Now, they're sneakily trying to repay the favor--with the wrong woman. Amanda Hathaway is a too-young and bubbly physical therapist. And, yes, Wyatt is her too-stubborn, toobossy patient recuperating from a plane crash. Yet when Amanda shares some of her own invisible wounds, including the loss of her dream of having children, Wyatt realizes he doesn't know everything. But he knows he wants Amanda, for keeps.

Sugar Rae Lenox is famous...in Mule Hollow. For wanting her name in lights on a Hollywood marquee. For wanting to leave. And for thinking the local matchmakers are mighty mistaken! Why applaud the attraction between her and a too--handsome cowboy with boots of lead? Ross Denton lives on the outskirts of town on some dusty ranch. And the only place he wants to see his name is on a marriage certificate. So why isn't she singing and dancing away from that ranch? She can't possibly want a starring role in Ross's life as his bride...can she?

Join us once again in Mule Hollow as our bachelor cowboy becomes an instant dad! Confirmed bachelor Trace Crawford's life is turned upside down when he becomes guardian to his young niece. The knowledge that a tiny girl is about to become his responsibility blasts him from happy-go-lucky to terrified. The Mule Hollow matchmakers think teacher Paisley Norton is the perfect candidate to help. But Paisley can't forgive Trace for breaking her cousin's heart—even though she's secretly always had a crush on the rugged cowboy. Paisley's got a soft heart for children, so she'll agree to become a nanny...but when Trace asks, will she also agree to become his wife? Originally published in 2009

A New BeginningEveryone in Dew Drop, Texas, is thrilled that Jolie Sheridan has returned to Sunrise Ranch. Everyone except Morgan McDermott. Eight years ago, Jolie left the ranch--and Morgan--for a career as a competitive kayaker. Now after an accident has sidelined her, she's back as a teacher for the ranch's foster boys. Morgan knows he can't risk getting his heart broken again. But watching Jolie's gentle ways with the boys opens his eyes to the truth: he's never stopped loving her. Can a "family" of foster kids help give this couple a second chance at love?

EDITORIAL REVIEW: Hometown girl Bethany Marlow moves back to Treasure Creek to open a wedding planning shop for all the new brides. But when her former boss asks her to help lead a wilderness tour before she sets up shop, she can't refuse. When she finds out the lead guide is Nate McMann, the man who broke her heart, she's thrown into a tailspin. Nate's now a gruff rancher, hiding his heart—and a secret. Guiding lovey-dovey newlyweds and a sweet family have Bethany and her Yukon cowboy questioning everything they thought was true. Except their love.

It was just a local newspaper column, right? But when reporter Molly Popp touted the marriage-worthiness of local rancher Bob Jacobs, would-be wives descended on his Mule Hollow ranch by the busload. Molly felt guilty for the ruckus she'd caused-- especially when Bob was injured rescuing an overzealous admirer from a bull. There was nothing else city-slicker Molly could do but pitch in and help Bob out. That is, until word of her column brought the job offer she'd been praying for and a choice she never thought she'd have to make: a Manhattan byline or Mule Hollow's most eligible bachelor.

She tames wild horses…but can’t be tamed. Lawman Austin Drake thinks he’s the man for the job… Cowgirls don’t cry—they just move on. Cowgirl Jolene Bartee has just taken a job at the New Horizon Ranch, helping to break wild horses, and is looking for a fresh start. Almost immediately she’s pulled over by the law…a very hot and hunky sheriff who has her heart thumping and her hackles up. But if there is one thing she knows, it’s that Bartees and the law don’t mix. Sheriff Deputy Austin Drake is working overtime helping support his recently widowed sister and niece. Tired and lonesome, he’s decided he’s losing his mind if a sassy-mouthed, rumpled cowgirl with a chip on her shoulder can get his blood rushing and his heart pumping. But, chemistry can’t be denied and everyone around them is noticing, including the town matchmakers. Like fire and ice, these two ignite as their hearts melt and love blooms in the midst of obstacles. Let down by too many men in her past, can Jolene trust her heart to Austin? Or is it time to move on… Not if Austin can help it. He’s out to win Jolene’s heart and prove he’s not like the others—he’s the man to make her dreams come true.

First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Dan Dawson, Jr., In The Baby Carriage!The Mule Hollow matchmakers were singing that ditty right in Ashby Templeton's ear. And though she wanted a husband and a baby more than anything, she drew the line at Dan Dawson. The handsome cowboy—who loved telling Ashby to lighten up—wasn't exactly the serious, settling-down sort she'd hoped to find at the church singles group. Yet in a town of lonesome cowboys in want of wives, Dan was the only one asking her for a date. Asking for a chance to show Ashby that he could make all her dreams come true.

v5.0LTacy Jones had come to Mule Hollow to learn how to train wild horses. But former rodeo champion Brent Stockwell might as well carry a sign saying "No Cowgirls Allowed." If Brent doesn't think ladies belong in the pen, determined Tacy will just have to change his mind. When Tacy learns the secret behind his stance, she longs to help him heal. She's ready to show the handsome cowboy that taking a chance on your dream is what life - and love - is all about.