Tender Heart Texas Series by Katie Lane

Her Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys . . . New York editor Emery Wakefield has come to Bliss, Texas, in search of the fabled final novel in the Tender Heart series—a series that left readers the world over hanging when the author died. But finding a happily-ever-after for her beloved characters and editorial success for herself won’t be easy. Especially when the one man who holds the rights to the book is a sexy cowboy who looks exactly like a Tender Heart hero... moreHer Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys . . . New York editor Emery Wakefield has come to Bliss, Texas, in search of the fabled final novel in the Tender Heart series—a series that left readers the world over hanging when the author died. But finding a happily-ever-after for her beloved characters and editorial success for herself won’t be easy. Especially when the one man who holds the rights to the book is a sexy cowboy who looks exactly like a Tender Heart hero. And how can a girl possibly resist mixing business with the pleasure of kissing her favorite book boyfriend? Cole Arrington is no hero. He’s just a cowboy who wants to start his cursed life over somewhere other than Texas. The Tender Heart series his late great-aunt wrote has brought him nothing but trouble, and he has no use for some treasure hunter looking for a book that doesn’t exist. Unfortunately, he’s always had a problem ignoring a fine looking filly. Especially one with spring-green eyes and a body that’s made for truck-seat cuddlin’. But can one night in the arms of a beautiful dreamer make Cole believe in himself, Texas . . . and happy endings? less

Whatcha got cookin’, good-lookin’? After getting her heart broken, Carly Hanover believes the only person she can trust is herself. She works hard to become an executive chef and dreams of opening her own restaurant. But after being blackballed in the culinary world for losing her temper with a customer, that dream starts to fade . . . until she stumbles upon a rundown diner in Bliss, Texas, that could make all her wishes come true... moreWhatcha got cookin’, good-lookin’? After getting her heart broken, Carly Hanover believes the only person she can trust is herself. She works hard to become an executive chef and dreams of opening her own restaurant. But after being blackballed in the culinary world for losing her temper with a customer, that dream starts to fade . . . until she stumbles upon a rundown diner in Bliss, Texas, that could make all her wishes come true. The only one standing in her way is the owner—a headstrong rancher who is convinced Carly needs rescuing. And the truth is, she does. But can she finally let go of her past hurt and trust a cowboy hero for the job? Everyone thinks Zane Arrington has the perfect life. He owns a successful cattle ranch, is married to the homecoming queen, and just bought the best breeding bull this side of the Pecos. But things aren’t going as well as they seem. His wife ran off. His prize bull can’t get it up. And the new cook he hired is distracting him from solving these problems with her good cookin’, sexy little tattoos, and smart—but very kissable—mouth. It will take Zane embracing the crazy chaos for him to figure out that he doesn’t need a perfect life as much as the perfect wife. less

No heart is safe when a charming cowboy comes to town... Dirk Hadley has bamboozled everyone in Bliss, Texas, into believing that he’s an easygoing drifter just passing through town. But Dirk is no drifter. He’s on a mission to discover the truth about his past. And when that past collides with the sweet and beautiful Gracie Arrington, he won’t be able to maintain his charade... moreNo heart is safe when a charming cowboy comes to town... Dirk Hadley has bamboozled everyone in Bliss, Texas, into believing that he’s an easygoing drifter just passing through town. But Dirk is no drifter. He’s on a mission to discover the truth about his past. And when that past collides with the sweet and beautiful Gracie Arrington, he won’t be able to maintain his charade. But will the secret he’s been keeping ruin his chances of finally finding the home of his dreams with the woman of his heart? Gracie Arrington has spent her entire life trying to prove she’s worthy of the great Arrington name. After she’s injured in a horseback riding accident, her goal seems unobtainable. Until a handsome stranger arrives at the ranch. Unlike her brother and cousins, Dirk doesn’t treat her like a fragile piece of glass. His friendship and heated kisses motivate her to stand on her own two feet. But when she discovers Dirk’s betrayal, giving up her physical and mental crutches won’t be easy. Gracie will have to conquer her insecurities before she’ll be strong enough to walk down the aisle . . . straight into her smiling cowboy’s arms. less

Naughty or Nice? She thought she wanted nice . . . until she got a taste of naughty. All Savannah Reynolds wants for Christmas is to keep her interior design business from bankruptcy and find the perfect southern gentleman for her happily-ever-after. Unfortunately, her plan to save her business gets her stranded in a Texas ice storm with a naughty bad boy who is the complete opposite of the man on her wish list... moreNaughty or Nice? She thought she wanted nice . . . until she got a taste of naughty. All Savannah Reynolds wants for Christmas is to keep her interior design business from bankruptcy and find the perfect southern gentleman for her happily-ever-after. Unfortunately, her plan to save her business gets her stranded in a Texas ice storm with a naughty bad boy who is the complete opposite of the man on her wish list. Or is he? It will take a children’s nativity pageant and a touch of holiday magic to make Savannah realize that beneath the bad boy persona is the gentlemanly cowboy of her dreams. Raff Arrington has no intention of spending the holidays in Bliss, Texas. Staying at the Tender Heart Ranch on Christmas Eve would only add to the guilt he has carried around for years. But the holiday fates are cruel, and bad weather has him stuck in his great-grandfather’s cabin with an annoying southern belle whose tempting body drives him to distraction. Add a meddling gingerbread baker and a runaway teenager to the mix, and there’s no way Raff can escape the holiday hijinks that ensues. He’ll have to face the ghosts of Christmas past . . . before he can claim the Yuletide bride of his future. less