RaeAnne Thayne Books In Order

Light the Stars

Wade Dalton was having a very bad day. His five year old had accidentally set the kitchen on fire. His daughter was surly, as usual. The baby hadn’t been fed yet. And his mother aka ‘The Childminder’ had eloped…
with a scam artist. Could it get any worse?Turned out it could. Because the annoyingly beautiful daughter of said scam artist was now at the door, batting her doe eyes at him and proposing that she be his temporary nanny while awaiting the newlyweds’ return. Could he trust her to be under his roof? Could he trust himself with her under his roof?

Dancing in the Moonlight

Lieutenant Magdalena Cruz had come home And though all she wanted was to be alone, infuriatingly handsome Dr. Jake Dalton of the enemy Daltons wouldn’t cooperate. And she needed him to, because the walls around her heart were dangerously close to crumbling every time he came near. Jake had spent most of his life trying to get closer to Maggie, with little to show for it. But she was the woman he’d always wanted, and no injury in the world could change that. Now if only he could convince her that the woman who stood before him was beautiful, desirable, whole and meant to be his.

Dalton’s Undoing / Snowfall in Cold Creek

HE HAD A REPUTATION…
He was known as a major player who’d left a swath of broken hearts across the Teton Valley. Yet when single mother Jenny Boyer saw the tenderness in Seth Dalton’s eyes when he looked at her children not to mention her it was impossible for her to believe it was all a game. SHE HAD ONE TO PROTECT…
She was new to this small town, a school principal who needed to be respected. The last man she should be getting involved with was the Hunk of Cold Creek! But every time Seth came near, Jenny could feel herself falling…
like all of the women who’d come before her. So why did she hope that her story would have a different ending as in, happily ever after?

The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle

Christmas was tough for widow Jenna Wheeler and her four children. But even though she’d sold part of her family’s land to make ends meet, she was determined to spin the holiday into the stuff of magic no matter what it took. Now if she could only find a job . Maybe her new landlord could oblige gorgeous, child averse Carson McRaven. He needed a chef, and he knew the lovely Jenna could do a bang up job if only she could keep her brood out of his hair. But as he found himself catapulted into the cheerful chaos of her family not to mention Jenna’s arms he learned more about the spirit of Christmas than he’d ever dreamed.

A Cold Creek Homecoming

Fifteen years later, Quinn Southerland still hadn’t forgiven Tess Claybourne for treating him like the dirt beneath her boots. But the widowed nurse tending his ailing mother was a world away from the spoiled homecoming queen Quinn had known. Yet she was just as achingly beautiful, still arousing the old bittersweet longing for something he could never have.

Or could he? That fierce attraction still burned between them. This could be their second chance if they let love lead them where their hearts longed to go .

A Cold Creek Baby

She’d often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte was home. But the baby he carried couldn’t possibly be theirs.

Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while-with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him-and that little girl-while she had them, or save herself and get away while the getting was good.

Because there was no way she’d be able to escape with her heart a second time…

Saving Grace

When a beautiful stranger saved the life of Jack Dugan’s daughter, Jack knew he had to find this mystery woman. He would do anything to repay her. But Grace Solarez turned out to be more than he expected, for her sad brown eyes told him she needed to be saved, too. After losing the one thing most dear to her, Grace felt she had no hope. Until the night she saved Jack’s little girl. Soon Grace began to care again about something about this sexy single dad and his daughter. But would it all disappear when she found out the truth about Jack Dugan?

The Mating Game / Endangered

Chase Samuelson, the teenage crush who had betrayed Carly Jacobs years earlier, comes back into her life, and Carly must decide if she should resist his beckoning blue eyes, or if he is now worthy of her trust.

Taming Jesse James / Springtime in Salt River

Jesse James Harte had grown up as wild and untamed as his Old West namesake, but now he was the law in this stretch of the Wyoming high country. That meant trouble was his business and if he’d ever seen somebody in trouble, it was the town’s new schoolteacher, Sarah McKenzie…
. She was as beautiful as a mountain meadow in springtime. But the haunted look in her eyes said she was running from something something that had maybe caught up with her. He ached to protect her, to take that look away and make her his forever…
. But what could a lady like her want with a lawman with an outlaw’s heart…
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Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid / Return to Star Valley

Ten years ago, Cassidy Harte had stood at the altar waiting for Zach Slater. And when he didn’t show up and was said to have disappeared with her brother’s flirtatious wife she did the only thing she could do. Held her head up high. Helped raise her motherless niece. And swore never to get involved with a man again. And then back into her life walked Zach with an ‘I’m sorry’ on his lips, an explanation she refused to hear and the vow that he would make her his once again. And this was one vow he was determined to keep…
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The Interpreter / Back on Bittercreek Ranch

He found her, barely conscious, on a dark Utah mountain road a woman with an affinity for obscure languages and seemingly no memory of her identity. But ex agent Mason Keller was not about to fall for that and despite his attraction to her, he had the children entrusted in his care to think of…
. Children that ‘Jane’ found irresistible after all, they, like she, were lost souls. Then her memory returned and she learned a lot of things she’d rather have forgotten. Like how much danger she, Mason and the children were really in. And how, like her past, her feelings for her rescuer were destined to be a permanent part of her life…
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High-Risk Affair / Autumn Chill in Utah Springs

His manner usually screamed cold professional. All business. But his cool headed judgment took a flying leap over his new assignment, because all FBI special agent Caleb Davis wanted was to fold Megan Vance into his arms and kiss away the worry brim*ming in her stunning green eyes. When her son went missing, he yearned to protect the single mother from danger and bring her child home. Once he did this, maybe he could figure out how to become a permanent part of her life…
. As the clock ticked double time, he fought like hell to save a little boy’s life and reunite a family.

Shelter From the Storm

Six foot tall and spicy hot, Sheriff Daniel Galvez wasn’t the kind of man women said no to. Unless you were Lauren Maxwell. Years ago, Daniel had worked a case that had destroyed her family and her trust in men. Now Lauren’s come home, a trauma doctor, all cool eyed and distant. Still, something about this brave woman stirred up Daniel’s emotions. Lucky for him Lauren needed a strong lawman to help her safeguard a battered teenage patient. Holed up together, Daniel swore to bridge the distance between them even if it meant having his own heart broken again.

High Stakes Honeymoon / Rainforest Honeymoon

While honeymooning solo might be unconventional, ex bride to be Olivia Lambert couldn’t see wasting a fabulous trip to Costa Rica just because her former fiance turned out to be pond scum. Imagine her surprise when a handsome stranger appeared in the jungle…
silver machete in his hand and fiendish gleam in his eye…
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Well, maybe not so fiendish. Because Ren Galvez was actually one of the good guys. And he was trying to save Olivia the curvy blonde in the skimpy bikini from a near certain death at the hands of one of the bad guys.

But who was going to save Ren from her?

His Second-Chance Family / Reunion on Rocky Shores

When she was sixteen Julia Blair found more than fun in the sun on the sands of Cannon beach. She found a home especially in the arms of her teenage crush, Will Garrett and she knew that life, sunny and beautiful, stretched out in front of her…

Now she’s thirty two, and though life may not have worked out the way she planned, here she is, back in Cannon Beach, still standing, with her two little children in tow. Only to find Will Garrett there too attered and bruised. Julia believed he could still make all her dreams come true. The question was, would he let her into his heart and do the same for him?

A Soldier’s Secret

To find out who was claiming ownership of the only place he’d ever called home, Harry Maxwell knew he’d have to practice a little deception. So the wounded lieutenant changed his name a little. Altered a few facts. All for a good cause get in, get the truth, get out. Until he met the Brambleberry House heir presumptive. Anna Galvez was captivating in ways he hadn’t even known existed. Still, after spending time with her, he wanted the house more than ever. But only if she was in it .

Freefall

Ten years ago, Sophie Beaumont had watched as her twin sister, Shelly, had chosen to marry a Canfield man, bear his children and be mistress of his manor. But now Shelly was dead killed along with her husband, Peter, in a mysterious accident and it was Sophie who was left to raise her children, live at the Monterey mansion and marry a Canfield man. Only this time it was Thomas, Peter’s older brother…
. Because Peter was dead. Or was he? Mysterious appearances at night to the contrary, he was reported to be, though no body had ever been found. And Sophie and Thomas had unfinished business a love affair, barely begun, cut off abruptly all those years ago. One that this time Thomas was determined to see bloom…
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To Love and Protect (By:Susan Mallery)

Follow the lives of these ordinary people as they face life’s greatest challenges and triumphs proving that love and family are the ultimate redemption. Career woman Elizabeth Duncan focused her energy on business rather than on pleasure except for one special night with Special Agent David Logan, who disappeared on a secret assignment after their brief but sweet encounter. Five years later, while on assignment in Russia, David was shocked when Elizabeth walked back into his life. Nothing had changed between them…
except that Elizabeth and her newly adopted baby, Natasha were now in danger. David felt he had to protect them. Could he convince Elizabeth that he wanted to watch over her permanently?

Mother By Design (By:Susan Mallery)

Unable to find Mr. Right, three nurses Rachel, Lily, and Jenna decide to have babies on their own, but pregnancy puts their powerful bond of friendship to the test until true love enters the picture.

Secrets & Seductions (By:Pamela Toth)

Follow a determined woman who searches for her past. Will true love stand in her way…
or fulfill her deepest desire? After learning of her mysterious heritage, Emma Wright went to The Children’s Connection and straight to the adoption agency’s handsome director Morgan Davis. She wanted the truth, but client confidentiality forbade him from granting her request. But when Morgan offered her a job, Emma jumped at the chance to get close to the man with the answers. She didn’t count on falling for him…
hard. A loner at heart, Morgan didn t consider himself the marrying kind until Emma sauntered into his office. Though passion sizzled between them, he wondered if an ulterior motive lurked behind her bedroom eyes. Morgan was fighting the battle of his life holding on tight to bachelorhood and losing!

For Love and Family (By:Victoria Pade)

Get swept up in a rancher’s struggle to heal his son and a caring woman’s need to belong. A special bond, a special family…
When widower Hunter Coltrane learned that his adopted son, Johnny, had a rare blood disease, he enlisted the aid of The Children’s Connection in finding the boy’s biological family. Hunter’s search came to a dead end…
until he met Terese, a shy beauty who answered his prayers and breathed new life into his shattered soul. Warm and loving, Terese Warwick had been mistreated by men. But Hunter seemed different. He was strong, gentle and made her feel beautiful. And she loved feeling that she belonged to a family, as she did with Hunter and Johnny…
but could she heal this man’s wounded heart and teach him to love again?

The Homecoming (By:Anne Marie Winston)

After his son’s disappearance, millionaire Danny Crosby couldn’t go home again and fled to a private hideaway off the coast of Hawaii. But then a beautiful woman appeared out of nowhere, stumbling from the scene of an accident. He didn’t know why she was there or why he ached to hold her close. Sydney Aston had no recollection of her purpose in finding Danny or how she could fall so totally in love with this stranger. When the shards of memory returned, she realized her intention to reunite this tormented man with his son. Deep down, she hoped that this could be the homecoming for all of them…
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Right by Her Side (By:Christie Ridgway)

The news that he was going to be a dad shocked the heck out of sexy executive Trent Crosby! Having had enough of deceptive women in his lifetime, he had his doubts about Rebecca Holley, the ‘mother’ of his child. But when the beautiful nurse who’d accidentally received his sperm refused to negotiate a deal, Trent found himself proposing a marriage of convenience. Before long, the love weary businessman was rushing home to be by Rebecca’s side…
and to hold her in his arms. Then tragedy struck and Trent knew just what it would take to make his life complete Rebecca as his truly lawfully wedded wife. Before it was too late, he had to convince her that his days of doubting were over!

The Homecoming (By:Anne Marie Winston)

After his son’s disappearance, millionaire Danny Crosby couldn’t go home again and fled to a private hideaway off the coast of Hawaii. But then a beautiful woman appeared out of nowhere, stumbling from the scene of an accident. He didn’t know why she was there or why he ached to hold her close. Sydney Aston had no recollection of her purpose in finding Danny or how she could fall so totally in love with this stranger. When the shards of memory returned, she realized her intention to reunite this tormented man with his son. Deep down, she hoped that this could be the homecoming for all of them…
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McFarlane’s Perfect Bride (By:Christine Rimmer)

Word on the street is that hotshot hotel magnate Connor McFarlane is in Thunder Canyon this summer to buy out the local resort! At first Tori Jones was furious, but now she seems to think Connor isn’t the corporate shark everyone says he is. And when he asked her to pose as his fianc e to help him win custody of his son, she promptly said I do!Her fake husband to be is so irresistible how can Tori help but wish it were the real thing? And my spies tell me the sassy small town teacher captivated Connor from day one. He came to town to heal old wounds, but now all he seems to want is to claim Tori’s heart. Stay tuned, faithful readers, to see if a summer romance can become a love affair for all seasons!

From Doctor…to Daddy (By:Karen Rose Smith)

Ever since Dr. Dillon Traub arrived at Thunder Canyon Resort, tongues have been wagging about the chemistry zinging between the Texas oil tycoon and his new receptionist. Those broad shoulders of his may be awfully tempting…but single mom Erika Rodriguez knows better than to give in to her attraction to the handsome bachelor doctor.

So why is the sought-after playboy going out of his way to prove to the love-burned Erika that he’d make the ideal husband-and perfect father to her adorable baby girl? Stay tuned, dear readers, to see if the town’s favorite new physician will be heading back home. Or if this Dr. Daddy is writing a prescription for lifetime happiness!

Her Mr. Right? (By:Karen Rose Smith)

Neil Kane arrived at Walnut River General Hospital to investigate charges of insurance fraud, knowing he’d be greeted as Public Enemy 1. To his surprise, though, he soon discovered an unexpeteced ally in and an undeniable attraction to Isobel Suarez.

The sexy social worker was unfailingly loyal to the hospital that was being threatened by a hostile takeover a takeover that Neil was making a reality. Yet the intriguing investigator was a tempation she couldn’t resist, and even by he book Neil couldn’t hide from the sparks they generated. But everything changed once Isobel herself was accused of wrongdoing, and Neil had to decide which was more important: his job…
or the woman who’d stolen his heart.

Falling for the M.D. (By:Marie Ferrarella)

The good doctorAfter his father’s death, successful doctor Peter Wilder faced off against a formidable enemy: a huge conglomerate vying to take over the small town hospital his family had run for years. At least Peter knew he had every single member of the board of directors on his side for the fight of his life. Except for one. Beautiful, brainy Bethany Holloway was on a mission to bring Walnut River into the future with or without Peter Wilder. But to her surprise, the heated arguments between her and the good doctor sparked an unmistakable fire of attraction. Would Bethany give Dr. Wilder a taste of bitter medicine or take over his heart?

Paging Dr. Daddy (By:Teresa Southwick)

Hotshot plastic surgeon David Wilder was used to operating on Beverly Hills beauties. But when he agreed to assist temporarily at Walnut River’s small town hospital, his world was turned upside down by a gorgeous little girl and her equally captivating mother. Courtney Albright just wanted the best for her daughter Janie. And even though handsome Dr. Wilder seemed as arrogant as they came, she’d overlook anything if he could heal her little girl’s injury. But the single mom definitely couldn’t ignore the electricity between her and her bad boy surgeon. Could these two opposites accept a new dignosis…
love?

Once Upon a Pregnancy (By:Judy Duarte)

Seems the halls of Walnut River General are harboring a few juicy secrets. Is our ever proper E.R. nurse Simone Gardner getting a little bigger around the middle? Rumors are flying that she and paramedic Mike O’Rourke have been seen in certain dark hospital corners, and that Simone is having his baby! Sure, everyone in Walnut River knows Mike is quite the catch…
the dreamy medic could restart a heart with just one look. But is marriage on his radar? One has to wonder if Simone would stand a chance with Mike if she wasn’t pregnant with his child. Or does he know something we dont?

A Merger… or Marriage? / Reunited in Walnut River

To snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder had to close one last important deal: the takeover of her hometown hospital, Walnut River General. Black Sheep Anna had never felt like she’d fit into the respected Wilder clan, and now her job was making the proposed merger personal especially when she met her opponent in the boardroom!Richard Green was the savvy attorney and ex love determined to foil her plans. After one unbelievable kiss years ago, Anna had run far away from her home, her insecurities and the man who made her pulse quicken. But perhaps her return was a second chance in disguise. Could Richard convince Anna that this merger was bad business and take over her heart instead?

Plain Jane and the Playboy (By:Marie Ferrarella)

Being swept into the arms of a tall, dark, gorgeous stranger at midnight only happened in fairy tales. Yet the rugged Texan who suddenly appeared at Jane Gilliam’s side was real enough…
and so was the soul scorching kiss they shared as the bells chimed on New Year’s Eve. Only Jorge Mendoza wasn’t the happily ever after type. Or was he?As the confirmed bachelor of the Mendoza clan, Jorge had a reputation to uphold. Until he tasted the sweet passion this far from plain Jane was offering. It started as an innocent dare. But was it blossoming into a love that was tempting the commitment shy playboy to change his wandering ways forever?

Valentine’s Fortune (By:Allison Leigh)

‘You’re safe now.’

His voice was a seductive whisper as he pulled her from the blazing restaurant. But on the run and pregnant, Bethany Burdett knew she had to forget the brave firefighter who’d risked his life to save hers. Until Darr Fortune tracked her down…

Ever since he spirited the unconscious stranger to safety, the youngest Fortune brother was haunted by a powerful desire to see her again. And when a blizzard stranded them together, Darr knew he’d risk it all again for the enigmatic mother to be who aroused much more than his protective instincts…
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Triple Trouble (By:Lois Faye Dyer)

As financial analyst for the Fortune foundation, Nicholas Fortune was used to crunching numbers not changing diapers. But when he learned he’d just become temporary guardian to triplets! the overwhelmed new father needed to find a nanny, pronto. Charlene London was the answer to the Texas bachelor’s prayers, even if she couldn’t see it. And though it took no time for the three baby girls to steal Charlene’s heart, their substitute dad was another story. Because her sexy boss was strictly off limits, even if her job was just temporary. Unless he made her another offer one she couldn’t refuse…
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A Real Live Cowboy (By:Judy Duarte)

Isabella Mendoza knew what she wanted in a husband. And William ‘J.R.’ Fortune was so not that man. The irresistibly attractive businessman turned rancher might wear denim and spurs, but what happened when he got tired of playing cowboy?

Eldest son J.R. had come home to Red Rock to live up to the Fortune legacy. Now he wanted Isabella to share it with him. Hiring the fiery artisan to design his new ranch house was the first step. But when a devious enemy targeted both their families, he realized how far he’d go to protect the woman he loved. He’d prove that together, theirs was a heritage worth saving .

Fortune’s Woman

Only a family crisis could bring Ross Fortune back home to Texas. But clearing his sister of a murder charge was the roving P.I.’s most important mission. Falling for the woman counseling his nephew was a complication he definitely didn’t need.

Though the sexy, off limits Fortune was a challenge she couldn’t resist, Julie Osterman couldn’t afford to let her personal feelings cloud her professional judgment. But when an explosive secret threatened everyone’s future, was she willing to put it all on the line for the chance to be at Ross’s side forever?

A Fortune Wedding (By:Kristin Hardy)

Once, he was her whole world

until Roberto Mendoza left Frannie Fortune and their hometown far behind. But she was no longer the seventeen year old in love with the smoldering ranch hand. She was a woman accused of murdering her husband.

When he left Red Rock nineteen years ago, Roberto swore he would never return. But when an unseen enemy threatened the Mendoza clan, he found himself charging to Frannie’s rescue, determined to help her clear her name. And when passion reignited hotter and more powerful than before Roberto knew he’d do anything to heal the past and build a future with the woman who’d always belong to him.

The woman he’d never stopped loving.

A Mother’s Love

Insta MomWhen a car accident robs businesswoman Kyra Tierney of her best friend, she finds herself the proud or rather, bewildered mom of a newborn. She can hardly accept help from builder Dylan Jones, even though both she and the baby find him irresistible! ber Dedicated MomChrista Sullivan has been devoting herself to nursing her recently injured teenage daughter back to health and life. But when her daughter responds well to former rodeo cowboy Jace McCandless, how can she push him away even if he has lost his way?And a mom who’s getting hitched?For Leila Foster, most guys aren’t good enough including too hot detective Mark Duncan. And when her mother announces that she’s getting remarried, Leila is utterly horrified. Now Leila’s mom has a new lesson to teach her daughter about taking a risk on love and it could be the hardest yet!