A Family For The Rugged Rancher by Donna Alward

Gruff rancher Luke Evans's new live-in housekeeper comes with an unexpected addition...a small son! While both Emily and her son Sam are cute, a family is not on his list.

Luke's plan is to spend as much time away from the house as possible. But Emily's sunny smile and Sam's infectious giggle make him begin to wonder if there might be room on his ranch and in his heart for a family after all.

Soldier On Her Doorstep by Soraya Lane

Soldier Alex Dane promised his dying comrade he'd make sure his wife and daughter were okay. He was prepared for tears or anger, not for the beautiful, dignified woman who answered the door or the little girl hiding behind her.

Lisa Kennedy is trying to focus on her daughter, Lilly, who hasn't spoken a word since her daddy's death. But when Lilly reaches out for Alex's big, strong hand, for the first time Lisa feels her numb heart begin to stir