"A delightful annual tradition." —RT Book Reviews Sometimes the best surprises are right at home . . . Returning to Branding Iron, Texas, is Travis Morgan's last resort, and the abandoned ranch he inherited isn't much more welcoming than the prison cell where he spent the last three years doing time for a tragic accident. Completely without funds or family, Travis finds celebrating Christmas is the last thing on his mind, but there's no escaping the holiday spirit in this close-knit little town—not with Branding Iron's longtime Santa retiring, and sweetly stubborn Mayor Maggie Delaney determined to find a replacement. When her no-nonsense façade slips to reveal the sensual, vulnerable woman beneath it, Travis realizes Maggie just might be as lonely as he is—and that this holiday season, love could be the gift that heals them both. "The spirit of Christmas permeates this...

Layne MacDonald's search for the mother who had given her up at birth took her from the world she had always known to a sprawling Nebraska ranch, where the West wove its spell around her But when she met Creed Dawson,part-owner of the ranch, she was bewildered by his brusque and distant manner. As he taught her to rope, corral and ride, Layne began to sense the secret anguish that had frozen his heart... and realized to her surprise, that she was falling in love. Only a brave,determined woman would ever reach the passionate man behind Creed's stern facade... and Layne vowed that she would be the one.

Filled with passion, suspense, heartbreak, and hope, Calder Storm is an enthralling love story. With his rugged-cowboy looks, Trey Calder could have his pick of women. But he’s been holding out for someone special, and the minute he lays eyes on photographer Sloan Davis, he knows he’s found her, and within weeks the two are married. It’s a dream come true for the orphaned Sloan…until Trey makes a startling discovery about just who Sloan is and what she’s really after.Passion turns into suspicion and a dangerous game is set in motion, putting everything the Calders have worked for over the generations on the line. A formidable enemy has been lying in wait. Someone who will use whatever means necessary to control their land, their lives, and their legacy forever. Trey Calder has been trained to take over his family’s ranch, to protect what is theirs. Now the time has come for a Calder son to make a stand and hope that his way is the right way.

The Long-Awaited Addition to the Beloved Calder Series from the Queen of the Western Romance!Cat is a Calder, through and through: proud, headstrong, intelligent, and beautiful. When her fiance is accidentally killed, she vows never to love again. But one reckless night with a handsome, gray-eyed stranger changes everything, giving her a son with striking gray eyes.Deciding to raise the baby on the Triple C Ranch, Cat thinks she's finally got life under control—until the new sheriff, Logan Echohawk, arrives in town. He's a ruggedly handsome man with striking gray eyes...The harder Cat tries to ignore Logan the more she finds herself torn between her promise to her first love and powerful, unexpected feelings for her child's father. With the whole Calder clan standing firmly behind her, and her son's future in her hands, Cat must decide: Will she keep her heart safe or take a chance on a new, true love?

Sometimes You Don't Know What You NeedThe holidays are coming. . .and free-spirited Jacquie Grey plans to head west and start a whole new life. Her solo road trip is going great—until she collides with rancher Choya Barnett in Arizona. Good thing that no one's hurt. But she can't afford to fix her car until he proposes hiring her to take care of his little boy and his house. Too bad it's only temporary—the tall, handsome Choya is serious temptation. . .Until You Find It. . .Jacquie and Choya begin an unlikely friendship, fueled by a fierce, unspoken attraction and a desire to find something real they can each hold onto. Before they know it, Christmas and all its joys are around the corner—along with the wonderful gift of lasting love. . .."Janet Dailey. . .writes tales that warm your heart." —The Romance Reader

In Heiress, two sisters meet at the funeral of one of the most prestigious men in the country, Dean Lawson, their father. Abbie Lawson, the dutiful genteel daughter bred in the lap of luxury and, Rachel Farr, a mistake born of a passionate love affair, are almost identical in appearance but are worlds apart. Only one daughter can be the heir to the endless oil fields and magnificent thoroughbreds. A fierce competition has arisen between the women, not only for the inheritance but also for the proof of a father's love. They should have been devoted to each other as friends and sisters, but they have become the most embittered of enemies. The Texas men they love watch as the rivals tear themselves apart to become Dean Lawson's heiress.

"Big, bold, and sexy, Texas True is Janet Dailey at her best!" —Kat MartinHe's the one who got away.The cowboy who claimed her heart before taking off on a tour of duty, planning never to return. But Beau Tyler is back, and Natalie Haskell feels defenseless against the powerful pull of the brawny soldier. Especially when she finds herself suddenly widowed and needing the shelter of his strong arms.She's the hometown sweetheart. The girl Beau left behind but never forgot, despite his battle-scarred soul. Now Natalie is the real reason he's staying on at the ranch, despite rumors that he was somehow involved in her late husband's death. Because something in Beau has stirred to life again—something he believed his painful past had destroyed. And not even wild horses can keep him from the woman he still loves . . ..

SUMMARY: "Can Santa bring you a husband?" Montana winters are harsh, but bad weather won't get in the way of the Calders' Christmas reunion. Patriarch Chase Calder is determined to make this holiday the happiest yet--especially for his daughter, Cat. And Chase knows the best gifts aren't always done up in paper and ribbon. . . It's high time for widowed Cat to have a man in her life again, whether she'll admit it or not. Chase has been thinking long and hard, and he's got a plan--one he's far too wise to reveal to his stubborn little darlin'. And as the magical season begins with a glorious snowfall, the Calders share a host of surprises--including a mystery solved, a special visitor, and the greatest gift of all: love, the forever kind. . . Praise for Janet Dailey's Christmas Novels "Dailey's charming tale sparkles with romance. . .the perfect holiday read." -- Romantic Times on Eve's Christmas "A good old-fashioned Christmas gift." -- Publishers Weekly on Happy Holidays