Cowboys by the Dozen Series by Tina Leonard, Linda Warren, Leah Vale

Someone had rounded up a herd of twenty women for the Union Junction Ranch, home to twelve hard-ridin', heartbreakin' cowboy brothers! With the oldest conveniently gone from home, second-born Frisco Joe Jefferson smelled one big rat. The ladies claimed to have answered a housekeeper ad, but Frisco could spot matchmaking at ten paces. He almost shooed them away--then he looked into single mom Annabelle Turnberry's beautiful blue eyes, and "Go away" became "Stay... moreSomeone had rounded up a herd of twenty women for the Union Junction Ranch, home to twelve hard-ridin', heartbreakin' cowboy brothers! With the oldest conveniently gone from home, second-born Frisco Joe Jefferson smelled one big rat. The ladies claimed to have answered a housekeeper ad, but Frisco could spot matchmaking at ten paces. He almost shooed them away--then he looked into single mom Annabelle Turnberry's beautiful blue eyes, and "Go away" became "Stay...." Oh, my! The eleven hunky examples of pure testosterone intimidated the once-burned, twice-shy Annabelle, especially the tall, dark and glowering Frisco. But when Frisco sweettalked her cranky baby girl to sleep, Annabelle's wary heart warmed. This cowboy acted tough only to protect his family--could he be gentled by a woman's tender touch? less

Laredo Jefferson was eight seconds from shaking the dust of Union Junction, Texas, from his boots. Eight seconds from discovering the Something Big he was destined to do. He couldn't reckon how he'd promised those eight seconds to sweet filly Katy Goodnight, but he sure as shootin' knew why. He wanted to be her hero. And that meant riding the beast Bloodthirsty Black. Laredo was a lover, not a bull rider. Still, he craved a challenge--and so, it seemed, did Katy... moreLaredo Jefferson was eight seconds from shaking the dust of Union Junction, Texas, from his boots. Eight seconds from discovering the Something Big he was destined to do. He couldn't reckon how he'd promised those eight seconds to sweet filly Katy Goodnight, but he sure as shootin' knew why. He wanted to be her hero. And that meant riding the beast Bloodthirsty Black. Laredo was a lover, not a bull rider. Still, he craved a challenge--and so, it seemed, did Katy. For this gun-shy Lonely Hearts gal handpicked him to unsaddle her of her virginity. Suddenly, where Katy was concerned, eight seconds could never be enough.... less

Happily ever after meant concussions and busted legs--at least for the Jefferson brothers. But if love meant being cursed with broken body parts, Ranger Jefferson darn sure wanted to keep his bones--and his heart--intact. To his way of thinking, even the military would be safer than snagging a Lonely Hearts lady.... But then Hannah Hotchkiss hopped into his truck with her wild-child smile, thumbing a ride to Mississippi and preoccupying his mind with thoughts of hot kisses... moreHappily ever after meant concussions and busted legs--at least for the Jefferson brothers. But if love meant being cursed with broken body parts, Ranger Jefferson darn sure wanted to keep his bones--and his heart--intact. To his way of thinking, even the military would be safer than snagging a Lonely Hearts lady.... But then Hannah Hotchkiss hopped into his truck with her wild-child smile, thumbing a ride to Mississippi and preoccupying his mind with thoughts of hot kisses. Before he knew it, he was in need of tender loving care, with only one cure--convincing this wandering woman to say, "I do"! less

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... moreRunning 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? less

From A Burning Night Of Passion To...Parenthood? Fannin Jefferson only wants a date--albeit the perfect date. Petite, blond and cheerful. But what he got is what he least expected and more than he could have imagined: tall, fiery, red-haired Kelly Stone. Now the vivacious Kelly is heating his blood and tempting him like no other woman ever has... moreFrom A Burning Night Of Passion To...Parenthood? Fannin Jefferson only wants a date--albeit the perfect date. Petite, blond and cheerful. But what he got is what he least expected and more than he could have imagined: tall, fiery, red-haired Kelly Stone. Now the vivacious Kelly is heating his blood and tempting him like no other woman ever has. She may be ready to call their night of passion a fling, but when she turns up pregnant--with twins--Fannin knows she's the perfect flame for his hearth and home.... less

That Man's Only Interests Were Boots, Babes And Beds! 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... moreThat Man's Only Interests Were Boots, Babes And Beds! 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. Staid, ordinary, respectable, Nina was a librarian on a mission, and it would take more than sweet talk, teasing grins and world-shaking kisses to tempt her onto the wild side.... She'd settle for nothing less than lassoing his untamed heart! less

The only good things she'd ever gotten from a cowboy were her daughter and her son. And rodeo gypsy Olivia Spinlove had vowed she'd never again let an elusive, sexy cowboy corral her heart. This single mom had been born racing barrels and had no trouble outrunning love -- until Calhoun Jefferson strolled into her arena. Unlike any cowboy she'd ever known, he had artistic vision, concern for her kids -- and dark eyes that said, "Hey, pretty lady," even from a distance... moreThe only good things she'd ever gotten from a cowboy were her daughter and her son. And rodeo gypsy Olivia Spinlove had vowed she'd never again let an elusive, sexy cowboy corral her heart. This single mom had been born racing barrels and had no trouble outrunning love -- until Calhoun Jefferson strolled into her arena. Unlike any cowboy she'd ever known, he had artistic vision, concern for her kids -- and dark eyes that said, "Hey, pretty lady," even from a distance. He almost made her wild heart want to stop wandering. Because the promise in his kiss said that catching Calhoun might make it worth getting caught -- for good. Cowboys by the Dozen! -- Let the roundup of those Jefferson bad boys begin! less

She'd Traveled To Texas For Two Things: A Real Cowboy And A Baby And her e-mail buddy, Archer Jefferson, fit the bill. From his jeans to his hat to his crooked smile, the man was more cowboy than Australian stuntwoman Clove Penmire had bargained for--perfect for helping a friend make one little baby. And although she was known as a plain Jane, Clove refused to let her lack of glamour--or the odd twist of her heart when she saw Archer--interfere with her baby-making mission... moreShe'd Traveled To Texas For Two Things: A Real Cowboy And A Baby And her e-mail buddy, Archer Jefferson, fit the bill. From his jeans to his hat to his crooked smile, the man was more cowboy than Australian stuntwoman Clove Penmire had bargained for--perfect for helping a friend make one little baby. And although she was known as a plain Jane, Clove refused to let her lack of glamour--or the odd twist of her heart when she saw Archer--interfere with her baby-making mission. She'd be the one to love 'em and leave 'em this time...until a makeover and one passionate night changed all her plans! less

"That Bride On The Run Is Just Begging To Be Slowed Down."--Bandera Jefferson When Holly Henshaw, wedding planner extraordinaire, left her no-good fiance at the altar, she decided then and there: no more true love. Adventure, excitement, freedom--that's what she wanted. She'd change her business, change her life...and if she was lucky, she'd kiss a cowboy along the way. That's when she flagged down Bandera Jefferson, a long, tall Texan offering her a ride into the sunset...and much, much more... more"That Bride On The Run Is Just Begging To Be Slowed Down."--Bandera Jefferson When Holly Henshaw, wedding planner extraordinaire, left her no-good fiance at the altar, she decided then and there: no more true love. Adventure, excitement, freedom--that's what she wanted. She'd change her business, change her life...and if she was lucky, she'd kiss a cowboy along the way. That's when she flagged down Bandera Jefferson, a long, tall Texan offering her a ride into the sunset...and much, much more. Ornery, possessive and sexy as the dickens, he was making wild-at-heart Holly think she just might like belonging to Bandera. less

All He Wanted Was The One Woman He Couldn't Have Artist, rancher, bull rider, Crockett Jefferson has always been a man of strong passions. So when he finds himself thinking passionately about the one woman he shouldn't--Valentine Cakes, the mother of his brother's child--this sensitive cowboy knows he's in trouble. Valentine has no idea of how Crockett feels about her, but she does think the handsome cowboy is sexier than any man has a right to be... moreAll He Wanted Was The One Woman He Couldn't Have Artist, rancher, bull rider, Crockett Jefferson has always been a man of strong passions. So when he finds himself thinking passionately about the one woman he shouldn't--Valentine Cakes, the mother of his brother's child--this sensitive cowboy knows he's in trouble. Valentine has no idea of how Crockett feels about her, but she does think the handsome cowboy is sexier than any man has a right to be. Of course, she isn't about to let on--trying to win Crockett would confirm everything the Jefferson men once thought about her: That she was a gold digger after a wealthy cowboy. Crockett and Valentine are sitting on a powder keg--and it'll take only one sweet kiss for the whole thing to explode! less

Do you believe in magic? He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as alluring magician Poppy Peabody—but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand... moreDo you believe in magic? He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as alluring magician Poppy Peabody—but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand. Before Last takes off halfway around the world, he wants to help Esme. He brings her and the kids back to the Malfunction Junction ranch in Texas. There's room to spare and they need to settle down, but Last can't stay. Sure, he loves spending time with Esme and the kids, but this cowboy isn't ready to be a family man. But is he ready to say goodbye? less

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... moreFour 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. less

He may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as sexy magician Poppy Peabody--but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand... moreHe may be a grown man, but daredevil Last Jefferson is running away from home. Yet in escaping his own family, he runs right smack into another! Esme Hastings casts a spell under the big top as sexy magician Poppy Peabody--but being mom to her orphaned niece and nephew is her most important job. Unfortunately, convincing a judge she can provide a stable home will take more than a wave of her magic wand. Before Last takes off halfway around the world, he brings Esme and the kids back to the Malfunction Junction ranch in Texas. There's room to spare and they need to settle down, but Last can't stay. Sure, he and Esme have fun together, but it could never work. Besides, this cowboy isn't ready to be a family man. Right? less

The Ride Of His Life...Four Years Late Mimi Cannady had no regrets. Spending that night with the cowboy had been the right thing to do--their beautiful daughter was living proof. And since the word commitment used to make Mason Jefferson buck like a bronc, marrying another man the very next day was a good idea, too. But now it's time for the truth.... When the sheriff from Malfunction Junction finds out he's a father, he's delighted... moreThe Ride Of His Life...Four Years Late Mimi Cannady had no regrets. Spending that night with the cowboy had been the right thing to do--their beautiful daughter was living proof. And since the word commitment used to make Mason Jefferson buck like a bronc, marrying another man the very next day was a good idea, too. But now it's time for the truth.... When the sheriff from Malfunction Junction finds out he's a father, he's delighted. Naturally, Mason assumes claiming his daughter means claiming her mother, and he'll finally get the only woman he's ever wanted. However, Mason soon discovers he's got it wrong. No cowgirl worth her salt would allow a man to simply waltz right in and take over. He'll just have to hang on to his hat--until Mason woos Mimi the way he should have all along.... less