Hearts of Desperation Series by Roxann Delaney

It's a bittersweet homecoming for Trish Clayborne when she returns to Desperation, Oklahoma...and comes face-to-face with her ex-fiance. Morgan Rule broke her heart when--without a word of explanation--he called off their wedding. She figured things between them were about as over as they could get. Until she found out she was pregnant.Morgan is stunned when he hears the news. He's even more shocked when Trish tells him she plans to raise their child on her own... moreIt's a bittersweet homecoming for Trish Clayborne when she returns to Desperation, Oklahoma...and comes face-to-face with her ex-fiance. Morgan Rule broke her heart when--without a word of explanation--he called off their wedding. She figured things between them were about as over as they could get. Until she found out she was pregnant.Morgan is stunned when he hears the news. He's even more shocked when Trish tells him she plans to raise their child on her own. Not if he has anything to say about it! But how can he do right by Trish and their baby without revealing his true reasons for ending their relationship? And will Trish let him? This honorable sheriff has some explaining to do! less

Nikki Johannson's new job at Oklahoma's Bent Tree Boys Ranch is a wish come true. As housemother and riding instructor to a passel of troubled kids, Nikki can do the work she loves. And finally meet someone she's been chasing down for years--ranch owner Tanner O'Brien. Someday, somehow, she'll tell him she's the sister he didn't know he had.William "Mac" MacGregor, Bent Tree's head wrangler, is looking for peace from his troubled past.. moreNikki Johannson's new job at Oklahoma's Bent Tree Boys Ranch is a wish come true. As housemother and riding instructor to a passel of troubled kids, Nikki can do the work she loves. And finally meet someone she's been chasing down for years--ranch owner Tanner O'Brien. Someday, somehow, she'll tell him she's the sister he didn't know he had.William "Mac" MacGregor, Bent Tree's head wrangler, is looking for peace from his troubled past...so playing nursemaid to a bunch of juvenile delinquents "and" falling for Nikki Johannson are life complications he doesn't need. When Mac discovers Nikki has been lying to everyone at the ranch, including him, he takes matters into his own hands--because if there's one thing he can't stand, it's being deceived.... less

Desperately Seeking A Sitter Who knew hiring a nanny could get so complicated? Rancher Luke Walker has been caring for his two-year-old son single-handedly ever since his wife walked out, and he sure could use some help. But when he thought to find a nanny, he didn't have someone like gorgeous Hayley Brooks in mind... moreDesperately Seeking A Sitter Who knew hiring a nanny could get so complicated? Rancher Luke Walker has been caring for his two-year-old son single-handedly ever since his wife walked out, and he sure could use some help. But when he thought to find a nanny, he didn't have someone like gorgeous Hayley Brooks in mind. And he certainly didn't expect her to move into the ranch house! Hayley is working toward being a physician assistant and needs to save money for her classes--and to save on rent by boarding with her employer. She's delighted that little Brayden warms to her quickly, but is wary of her growing feelings for Luke. It's a struggle keeping things professional.... Falling in love with her boss was not part of the job description! less

One Big Secret…  Broke and in need of a job, barrel racer Erin Walker has returned home after years of traveling the rodeo circuit. But the only job available is working for the man who broke her heart and left her pregnant and alone. Not a day goes by that she doesn't wonder about the son she and Jake had, whether he's happy with his adoptive parents or what her life would have been like if the three of them had become a family... moreOne Big Secret…  Broke and in need of a job, barrel racer Erin Walker has returned home after years of traveling the rodeo circuit. But the only job available is working for the man who broke her heart and left her pregnant and alone. Not a day goes by that she doesn't wonder about the son she and Jake had, whether he's happy with his adoptive parents or what her life would have been like if the three of them had become a family.  Jake Canfield just wants to get close to Erin again and perhaps rekindle what they once had. But is that possible? It depends on the sudden appearance of the one person who could bring them closer together! less