Wed In The West Series by Karen Templeton

Winnie Porter just couldn't forget the child she'd given up for adoption all those years ago...or the wonderful family that had taken him in. Now it was finally time to see her son one last time.Still reeling from his wife's untimely death, the last thing Aidan Black needed to deal with was the unwed mother who brought his beloved Robbie into the world... moreWinnie Porter just couldn't forget the child she'd given up for adoption all those years ago...or the wonderful family that had taken him in. Now it was finally time to see her son one last time.Still reeling from his wife's untimely death, the last thing Aidan Black needed to deal with was the unwed mother who brought his beloved Robbie into the world. Especially when she was all grown up into a beautiful, vivacious young woman who'd immediately drawn his boy into her spell--not to mention Aidan himself. Would Winnie's secret shatter Aidan's family--or make it whole again? less

"YOU'RE WHAT?"Thea Benedict had been about to --- honest to God --- tell her ex-lover Johnny Griego she was pregnant. Until Johnny's teenage daughter beat her to it with her big news!Thea knew Johnny wasn't a happily-ever-after kind of guy. And now he had his little girl's impending motherhood to think about. So you could have knocked Thea over when the sexy rancher asked her to be his wife! She should have guessed Johnny was the type to do the right thing by her... more"YOU'RE WHAT?"Thea Benedict had been about to --- honest to God --- tell her ex-lover Johnny Griego she was pregnant. Until Johnny's teenage daughter beat her to it with her big news!Thea knew Johnny wasn't a happily-ever-after kind of guy. And now he had his little girl's impending motherhood to think about. So you could have knocked Thea over when the sexy rancher asked her to be his wife! She should have guessed Johnny was the type to do the right thing by her. Except Thea had some crazy notion about marrying for love ... less

"HONEY, YOU DON'T REALLY WANT THIS."But Tess Montoya knew exactly what she wanted --- a hot, no-strings-attached night with town bad boy Eli Garrett, her old high school boyfriend. After all, when you're being stressed by your unreliable ex, why not blow off steam with the one man who knows you best? Besides, there was no way she was ever going to let sexy Eli back in her heart ...Out of all the mistakes Eli made growing up, walking away from Tess was the one he regretted most... more"HONEY, YOU DON'T REALLY WANT THIS."But Tess Montoya knew exactly what she wanted --- a hot, no-strings-attached night with town bad boy Eli Garrett, her old high school boyfriend. After all, when you're being stressed by your unreliable ex, why not blow off steam with the one man who knows you best? Besides, there was no way she was ever going to let sexy Eli back in her heart ...Out of all the mistakes Eli made growing up, walking away from Tess was the one he regretted most. But the feisty, take-care-of-business woman she'd become --- and the lonely children she was struggling to raise --- was making the idea of home and family irresistible. And in spite of everything against them, Eli swore he'd do whatever Tess wanted --- except let her get away again. less

He'd never "really" had a place to call his own...But the broken-down ranch in front of him was the closest he'd ever come. Now, pregnant widow Emma Manning was struggling to keep it, her children and herself going. She could use a hand. Well, that was all burned-out musician Cash Cochran could spare. He'd never had a woman to call his own, either... That was painfully obvious to Emma as soon as Cash knocked on her door... moreHe'd never "really" had a place to call his own...But the broken-down ranch in front of him was the closest he'd ever come. Now, pregnant widow Emma Manning was struggling to keep it, her children and herself going. She could use a hand. Well, that was all burned-out musician Cash Cochran could spare. He'd never had a woman to call his own, either... That was painfully obvious to Emma as soon as Cash knocked on her door. And though, with her ever-growing brood and her money pit of a ranch, she was the last woman on earth he could ever fall for, he was falling nevertheless. They both were. But what would happen when they landed? less

When her life went topsy-turvy, Roxie Ducharme sought temporary refuge in the small New Mexico town she'd left years before. But as she plunged into renovating her uncle's home as an antidote to heartbreak, she faced an unforeseen contractor Noah Garrett—still as alluring and unattainable as he'd been years before.Noah's love-'em-and-leave-'em exterior belied a hardworking, responsible man…one who made every inch of Roxie's skin prickle with desire... moreWhen her life went topsy-turvy, Roxie Ducharme sought temporary refuge in the small New Mexico town she'd left years before. But as she plunged into renovating her uncle's home as an antidote to heartbreak, she faced an unforeseen contractor Noah Garrett—still as alluring and unattainable as he'd been years before.Noah's love-'em-and-leave-'em exterior belied a hardworking, responsible man…one who made every inch of Roxie's skin prickle with desire. And to Noah's surprise, Roxie haunted his every waking moment. But Noah had no desire for the white picket fence, the house, the kids of Roxie's dreams. Could he come to terms with "happily ever after"—before Roxie left his life forever? less

WHEN A PROMISE BECOMES A TEMPTATION… Look after his best friend's widow and kids. It was a promise Levi Talbot was determined to keep. But returning to Whispering Pines, New Mexico, where he was once known as the local troublemaker, wasn't easy for the former soldier. Especially when gorgeous Valerie Lopez really wants nothing to do with him…and Levi can't get her out of his head! Val knows she needs Levi's help—her house is in chaos and she's juggling two young kids with a fledgling business... moreWHEN A PROMISE BECOMES A TEMPTATION… Look after his best friend's widow and kids. It was a promise Levi Talbot was determined to keep. But returning to Whispering Pines, New Mexico, where he was once known as the local troublemaker, wasn't easy for the former soldier. Especially when gorgeous Valerie Lopez really wants nothing to do with him…and Levi can't get her out of his head! Val knows she needs Levi's help—her house is in chaos and she's juggling two young kids with a fledgling business. So she lets him take over the repairs—but there's no way she's letting Levi make himself at home! Since her husband's death, Val has kept her heart locked away…but what if the handsome veteran next door is the key to her future? less

A SECOND CHANCE IN THE SADDLE  All widowed veterinarian Zach Talbot wants is to raise his two boys in the peace and quiet of his New Mexico town. Who'd have thought that being roped into helping a woman choose a horse for her son would upend the single father's whole world?  Except ex-actress and rodeo rider Mallory Keyes isn't just any woman... moreA SECOND CHANCE IN THE SADDLE  All widowed veterinarian Zach Talbot wants is to raise his two boys in the peace and quiet of his New Mexico town. Who'd have thought that being roped into helping a woman choose a horse for her son would upend the single father's whole world?  Except ex-actress and rodeo rider Mallory Keyes isn't just any woman.  With its wide-open spaces and sky that goes on forever, Whispering Pines is the ideal temporary haven after the accident that changed Mallory's life forever. Falling for the sexy, caring man who found the perfect palomino for her eleven-year-old wasn't in her short- or long-term plans. Zach's also determined to get Mallory back in the saddle. Can she return the favor by helping to heal the still-grieving vet's heart? less