In these Texas-set stories of romance and adventure, the Civil War is over, Christmas is comingand its time for three rugged fighters to become lovers . . . FATHER GOOSE New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jodi Thomas Dispirited by war, when Trapper Morgan accepts a job hauling five little rich girls to Dallas, all he cares about is the money. He doesnt expect theyll awaken his spiritor that their intriguing nursemaid, Carolina, will awaken his heart. And when danger strikes as Christmas Eve nears, he definitely doesnt expect Carolina and the girls to risk their livesfor him . . . THE MISTLETOE PROMISE * Sharla Lovelace A catastrophic storm, an ailing herd, and a failing cattle ranch have left Texas rancher Josie Bancroft in danger of losing everything her father worked for. Still, shed rather die than merge with her neighbor rancher Benjamin Mason, the man who broke her heart years ago, on Christmas Eve. As old sparks fly and secrets are revealed, however, Ben is determined to help Josieand prove that this time around can be different. That the misunderstandings of Christmas past need not define their future . . . CHRISTMAS ROAD * Scarlett Dunn Yellow Fever has hit Clint Mitchums Texas hometown and taken his father and siblings, leaving Clint ever more cynical. Racing homeward to be by his mothers side, Clint finds only a note from her, asking that he help her caregiver, a young woman named Amelia. Assuming his mother has passed, in his grief Clint ventures out to search for Ameliaand finds the best of giftsjust in time for Christmas . . .