Big Sky Country Series by Linda Ford

The Rancher's Ready-Made Family With a little girl to raise, widowed single father Dawson Marshall could sure use some help—he just didn't expect it to come from city girl Isabelle Redfield. Dawson has encountered city women before. He even married one... moreThe Rancher's Ready-Made Family With a little girl to raise, widowed single father Dawson Marshall could sure use some help—he just didn't expect it to come from city girl Isabelle Redfield. Dawson has encountered city women before. He even married one. What if his little girl grows attached to Isabelle and the woman tires of ranch life just like his late wife did? For heiress Isabelle, the fledgling Western town of Bella Creek, Montana, offers something more meaningful than her wealth: a chance to forge a useful life. But if she wants the townsfolk to value her for more than her money, she has to keep her identity hidden. A difficult feat, especially when it comes to the cynical cowboy whose sweet daughter she cares for after school. But will hiding the truth ruin her chance of earning Dawson's love? less

One lonesome little girl. Two wary people.Dawson needs help with his daughter, but Isabelle is a city girl and entirely unsuitable. He wants his little girl to be content on the ranch. He's already lost one woman who couldn't handle his ranch life, and fears Isabelle will do the same for him and his daughter. But as much as he tries to deny it, he can't help but feel drawn to Isabelle's beauty and strength... moreOne lonesome little girl. Two wary people.Dawson needs help with his daughter, but Isabelle is a city girl and entirely unsuitable. He wants his little girl to be content on the ranch. He's already lost one woman who couldn't handle his ranch life, and fears Isabelle will do the same for him and his daughter. But as much as he tries to deny it, he can't help but feel drawn to Isabelle's beauty and strength.Isabelle hopes that hiding her identity as an heiress will allow her to find acceptance in the Western town of Bella Creek. Taking care of a sweet little girl after school goes a long way toward achieving this goal even though the child's cowboy father isn't keen on the arrangement.What will happen when Dawson learns that Isabelle has been hiding the truth about who she is? Will Dawson allow his heart to see past his hurt? Will Isabelle find the life she longs for?(previously published with HQ Love Inspired) less

Temporary family.Sadie Young, a schoolteacher with a haunted past, discovers one of her students and his sisters have been abandoned. Without hesitation, she brings them to the saftey of her own home. But when the rugged and principled Logan Marshall offers to help her care for the children until their family is found, Sadie's walls go up. If he finds out her dark secret, everything she has fought to build will crumble.Logan's not about to risk his heart and well-being on half truths... moreTemporary family.Sadie Young, a schoolteacher with a haunted past, discovers one of her students and his sisters have been abandoned. Without hesitation, she brings them to the saftey of her own home. But when the rugged and principled Logan Marshall offers to help her care for the children until their family is found, Sadie's walls go up. If he finds out her dark secret, everything she has fought to build will crumble.Logan's not about to risk his heart and well-being on half truths. The secrets that both Sadie and the children refuse to share make him guard his heart. But as he helps Sadie care for the children, his barriers are threatened. His duty grows into something more.As they navigate the challenges of caring for the abandoned children and their growing attraction to each other, Sadie and Logan must confront their fears and learn to trust in love.Will these children find the permanent home they want and deserve? And will Sadie and Logan open their hearts to each other and learn to trust in love?(previously published with HQ, Love Inspired) less

Stand-in Daddy Conner Marshall knows the baby on the doorstep isn’t his—despite what the note says—but little Ellie needs a protector…and urgent medical care. Turning to the doctor’s daughter and capable assistant, Kate Baker, for help, he keeps the truth to himself. Why should he care if Kate believes the worst of him? The wary rancher can’t afford feelings for a woman who’ll soon be moving east for medical school.A promise to her dying grandmother decided Kate’s future... moreStand-in Daddy Conner Marshall knows the baby on the doorstep isn’t his—despite what the note says—but little Ellie needs a protector…and urgent medical care. Turning to the doctor’s daughter and capable assistant, Kate Baker, for help, he keeps the truth to himself. Why should he care if Kate believes the worst of him? The wary rancher can’t afford feelings for a woman who’ll soon be moving east for medical school.A promise to her dying grandmother decided Kate’s future. She’ll become a doctor and forgo a family of her own. Now, tending to Ellie at the Marshall ranch, she sees just what she’s sacrificing, especially when Ellie’s mother returns. But the littlest matchmakers can sometimes make the biggest dreams come true… less

Wanted: Convenient Wife   When preacher Hugh Arness advertises for a marriage of convenience, the single father's not expecting Annie Marshall to apply. She's too vivacious—and far too pretty. Yet Annie connects with his withdrawn young son, Evan, and he agrees to a trial period—which her grandfather will chaperone—until Christmas... moreWanted: Convenient Wife   When preacher Hugh Arness advertises for a marriage of convenience, the single father's not expecting Annie Marshall to apply. She's too vivacious—and far too pretty. Yet Annie connects with his withdrawn young son, Evan, and he agrees to a trial period—which her grandfather will chaperone—until Christmas. By then he'll have found a candidate who doesn't make him long for more than he feels worthy of… Security and her own home…Annie wants both, without the heartache love brings. Soon she's earning little Evan's trust, eager to show his papa that their partnership can work. She knows that Hugh needs tenderness, too. And maybe this Christmas could mark the end of their practical arrangement…and the start of a true union and real family. less

Falling for Her Protector After a stagecoach robbery nearly kills her and the small boy she’s traveling with, Emily Smith can’t remember who she is or where she’s going. Lost and with only wisps of her memory, she must rely on the handsome, dark-eyed sheriff who saved her. Jesse Hill protects his heart as fiercely as he protects the small Montana town of Bella Creek... moreFalling for Her Protector After a stagecoach robbery nearly kills her and the small boy she’s traveling with, Emily Smith can’t remember who she is or where she’s going. Lost and with only wisps of her memory, she must rely on the handsome, dark-eyed sheriff who saved her. Jesse Hill protects his heart as fiercely as he protects the small Montana town of Bella Creek. How did Emily’s kindness and beauty get past his armor? But Jesse knows well his own tainted past—one that means he could never marry a woman like Emily…even if her love could prove his redemption. less