Cathy Gillen Thacker Books In Order
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Mommy Heiress | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Daddy Christmas | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cowboy Cootchie Coo | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
She's Having His Baby | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Baby Romeo | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Baby Romeo: P.I. | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Brides, Babies & Blizzards Books
Hot Chocolate Honeymoon | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snowbound Bride | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snow Baby | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bride's Bay Resort Books
Indiscretions | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Matchmaking Baby | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Make Believe Engagement | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dulcie's Gift | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Brides of Holly Springs Books
The Virgin's Secret Marriage | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Seduction | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Wedding Wish | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Plain Jane's Secret Life | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Secret Valentine | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Calendar Of Romance Books
Happy New Year, Darling | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Under His Spell | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Valentine's Hearts And Flowers | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flannery's Rainbow | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Man for Easter | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Home Free | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Opposing Camps | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Christmas Marriage | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Deveraux Legacy Books
His Marriage Bonus | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
My Secret Wife | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Instant Baby | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Bachelor Challenge | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Heiress | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Taking Over the Tycoon | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Forrester Square Books
Reinventing Julia | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twice and for Always | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
All She Needed | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Keeping Faith | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Word of Honor | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Third Time's the Charm | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Too Good to Refuse | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Illegally Yours | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Come Fly with Me | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Best-Laid Plans | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Escape the Night | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The One That Got Away | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nobody's Baby | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secret Lullaby | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tell No One | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ring of Deception | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Harrigans/Birth Order Trilogy Books
One Man's Folly | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lifetime Guarantee | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Meant To Be | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bachelor Auction: Heart of the West Books
Male for Sale | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
MacKenzie's Woman | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bachelor Father | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just for the Night | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Wild Weekend | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Courting Callie | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Husband for Hire / The 10-Year Reunion | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Bodyguard | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nick of Time | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
It Happened One Weekend | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The $4.98 Daddy | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
It Takes a Cowboy | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hitched By Christmas | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rancher And The Rich Girl | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shane's Last Stand | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Baby By Chance | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Perfect Solution | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rent-A-Dad | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Best Man in Wyoming | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Reclaiming Jake | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Marry Me, Cowboy Books
The Reckoning | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Home Fires Burning Bright | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mustang Valley | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rodeo Rider | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Woman at Willagong Creek | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dangerous | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cowboy's Kin | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rancher's Choice | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Madeleine's Cowboy | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Farmer Takes A Wife | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
White Gold | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wilde Bunch | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gideon's Bride | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cowboy's Courtship | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Marriage Incorporated | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Shotgun Wedding | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Midnight Cowboy | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rancher and the Baby | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Daddy on Demand | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Badlands Bride | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Newlywed Game | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bulletproof Heart | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lucky Devil | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Other Laura | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
She Caught the Sheriff | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cowboy Wants a Wife! | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trouble At Lone Spur | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Texas Dawn | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Marry Me, Cowboy | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cowboys Do It Best | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Upon a Midnight Clear | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Midnight Prey | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Boss Lady And The Hired Hand | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Holding on to Alex | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One More Rodeo | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wyoming Wife? | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Torrid Temporary Marriage | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Colorado Protector / Hiding Out at the Circle C | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Unlikely Bodyguard | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rancher And The Redhead | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Seduction of the Reluctant Bride | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Remember Me, Cowboy | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Delightful Jones | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Legends of Laramie County Books
The Texas Rancher's Marriage | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Reluctant Texas Rancher | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Rancher's Vow | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Rancher's Family | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Lockharts of Texas Books
The Bride Said, "I Did?" | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bride Said, Finally! | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bride Said, "Surprise!" | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Virgin Bride Said, "Wow!" | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Lockharts Lost & Found Books
His Plan For The Quintuplets | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Four Christmas Matchmakers | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Twin Proposal | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Texas Triplets | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Texas Christmas Gift | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Triplets' Secret Wish | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Texas Christmas Match | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Lone Star Dads Club Books
Mommy for Hire | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Baby For Mommy | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Mommy for Christmas | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mommy Proposal | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wanted: One Mommy | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Marriage, Inc. Books
Wedding of the Year | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Father of the Bride | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Made in Texas: Families of the Lone Star State Books
Hannah's Baby | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Baby in the Bunkhouse | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Inherited Twins | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Found: One Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The McCabes of Texas Books
A Cowboy Kind of Daddy | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Cowboy's Woman | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dr Cowboy | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wildcat Cowboy | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dad Next Door | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The McCabes: Next Generation Books
Christmas Lullaby | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Blame It on Texas | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Texas Wedding Vow | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Laramie, Texas Christmas | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
From Texas, with Love | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ultimate Texas Bachelor | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of McCabe Family Books
Publication Order of McCabe Homecoming Books
The Long, Hot Texas Summer | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Christmas Gift | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Lawman's Woman | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Wildcatter's Baby | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of McCabe Multiples Books
Runaway Lone Star Bride | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lone Star Christmas | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lone Star Valentine | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lone Star Daddy | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lone Star Baby | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lone Star Twins | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of New Arrivals Books
Who's the Daddy? | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Baby By Chance | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Angel's Baby | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Angel's Baby | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bounty Hunter's Baby | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Make Room for Baby | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
And Babies Make Ten | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cowboy Be Mine | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Texas Legacies: The Carrigans Books
The Rancher's Christmas Baby | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rancher's Family Thanksgiving | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rancher Next Door | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Gentleman Rancher | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Texas Legacies: The Lockharts Books
A Texas Soldier's Family | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Texas Cowboy's Christmas | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Valentine Twins | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wanted | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Texas Legacies: The McCabes Books
A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Triplet's First Thanksgiving | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Cowboy to Marry | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Cowboy Daddy | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Wild Cowboy | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Texas Legends: The McCabes Books
The Texas Cowboy's Baby Rescue | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Cowboy's Triplets | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Cowboy's Quadruplets | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Baby Bargain | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Inherited Triplets | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Tale of Two Christmas Letters | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Too Many Dads Books
Baby on the Doorstep | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Too Many Moms | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Daddy to the Rescue | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Wild West Weddings Books
The Cowboy's Bride | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ranch Stud | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Maverick Marriage | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Hot Cowboy | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Spur-of-the-Moment Marriage | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Island of Desire | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Intimate Scoundrels | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Promise Me Today | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wildfire Trace | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Embrace Me, Love | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Heart's Journey | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Private Passion | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Reach For The Stars | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Family to Cherish | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Devlin Dare | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rogue's Bargain | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Mummy for Christmas | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Family to Treasure | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Guardian Angel | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Family Affair | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dream Spinners | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fatal Amusement | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Natural Touch | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Perfect Match | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Slalom To Terror | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
It's Only Temporary | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
An Unexpected Family | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tangled Web | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Anything's Possible | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cowboy's Mistress | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Honeymoon for Hire | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beguiled Again | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fiance For Sale | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kidnapping Nick | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Guilty as Sin | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Marriage by Design | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jenny and the Fortune Hunter | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love Potion #5 | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Miss Charlotte Surrenders | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Heaven Shared | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Baby's First Christmas | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Night Worth Remembering | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lost and Found | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Cinderella | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Temporary Santa | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
My Secret Wife ; Their Instant Baby | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Surprise Baby | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sheikhs Honour | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Married in White | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Virgin Wife | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Last Virgin in Texas | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Family Man | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Groom WhoGot AwayThe Texas Rancher's Marriage | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trusting the Rancher | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cowboy's Surprise | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texan's Christmas Bounty | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Texas Country Legacy | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Family for the Texan | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Three Little Texans | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Texan's Heart | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Hasty Weddings Books
Publication Order of Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time Books
Satan's Angel | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Girl's Best Friend | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Precious Pretender | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Like Father, Like Son | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Double Vision | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mike's Baby | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Guilty as Sin | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mail Order Brood | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
My Baby, Your Child | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Father In The Middle | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Texas Touch | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Long Lost Husband | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Daddy was a Cowboy | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Walk Away Joe / Cowboy Takes a Lady | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Desperate | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Child of Her Heart | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Guardian's Bride | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas Kisses For A Dollar | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hide in Plain Sight | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Loner and the Lady | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bedded Bliss | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Willful Marriage | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Outlaw and the City Slicker | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Water Baby | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Kind of Man | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Call Me | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Millie and the Fugitive | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Some Kind of Hero | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Ticket To Texas | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hannah's Hunks | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Family Ties | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lawman | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Familiar Heart | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unforgettable Bride | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His-And-Hers Family | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Storming Paradise | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Two Brothers and a Bride | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lone Wolf's Lady | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Mother for Jeffrey | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Blackthorn Brotherhood Books
Publication Order of Stork Express Books
Baby on His Doorstep | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Baby In His Cradle | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Crystal Creek Books
Cowboys And Cabernet | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Amarillo By Morning | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Even the Nights are Better | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thunder Rolls | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
New Way To Fly | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mustang Heart | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Passionate Kisses | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rhinestone Cowboy | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Southern Nights | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Never Givin' Up On Love | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gentle On My Mind | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Heart Won't Lie | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lone Star State of Mind | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In Plain Sight | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Consequences | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Newcomer | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Return to Crystal Creek | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Return to Crystal Creek (Crystal Creek #28 | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Little Town in Texas | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Home to Texas | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wild Horses | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Just Add Children | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Return to Crystal Creek | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Home on the Ranch | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cathy Gillen Thacker is American bestselling author of romance novels. The author began writing to occupy herself while she was taking care of her small children. While she was still learning on how to be an author, she wrote seven books and fortunately her eighth attempt was finally accepted and published in July 1982. Since her debut novel, the author has published over 70 books that have been published in over 15 languages and sold in over 35 countries. The author is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and she is a wife to Charlie and mother to Sarah, David, and Julie.
Thacker is popularly known for her warm family stories and funny romance comedies. When writing, the authors biggest goal is to entertain and uplift the readers. Most of her books have been listed on several bestsellers lists.
The author has over 15 published book series, over 30 standalone novels, and Omnibuses. Additionally, she has contributed to series such as Western Lovers, Men at Work, Velvet Glove among many other series.
The Texas Lawman’s Woman (2013)
The Texas Lawman’s Woman is the first novel in McCabe Homecoming series written by American bestselling author Cathy Gillen. Shelley Meyerson is yet to forgive Colt McCabe for what he did during the prom night despite his explanation why he did not show up during that night. The duo had planned something special together with their friends.
Not only did McCabe stand her up but also arrived late, dressed poorly and did not even bother calling her before standing her up. So after their graduation, Shelley moved on and married another man and went on to live the life of adventure. She ended up pregnant and even realized that the life of adventure would never be suitable for her and most for her baby.
So she decides to go back home so that she can give her child a better childhood and also be a responsible mother.
On the other hand, Colt McCabe now works as the town deputy sheriff, and he is somehow ‘too nice.’ He does not give people warnings or tickets, all that he wants is to help them and give them second chances. He ends up a meeting with Shelley and once again wants to help her and probably be her white knight. However, Shelley independence is one thing that will not allow them to be so close to each other that easily.
The fact that they are going to be best man and maid of honor at their friend’s wedding ceremony will not help Shelley keep a distance from a man who stood her up. Furthermore, since their friend away, it is upon Shelley and Cold to coordinate together and ensure that everything is in order. However, when Shelley gets evicted from her house things will become more complicated for these two former lovers.
Shelley and Cold soon find themselves stuck in between making decision guided by the lessons of their past.
The debut novel in this series is a great read. Shelley is a good character; she may be a mother but still stuck in her dream world. She hopes that everything would work her way without having to take any responsibilities for her actions. One can evidently see that she never grew up beyond the prom and acted and judged as if she was in high school.
On the other hand, Colt is a sweet, handsome character. He is often viewed as a too nice fellow who would rather give second chances instead of warnings or tickets something that can cause him trouble in his career. His actions of second chances and politeness made people view him as someone who would cover mistakes.
The Texas Lawman’s Woman is a good read featuring two characters that need to grow up so that their love could develop into something into something big.
The Long Hot Texas Summer (2013)
Justin is creating up a ranch for troubled teenagers. He is performing very well except that the carpentry work is giving him a headache. So he hires a professional carpenter to help, and he is flabbergasted when the carpenter turns out to be a tall, gorgeous woman. He is immediately attracted to the lady but sets the priority first and needs the run-up and running quickly. When they are both requested to take charge of teen’s community service, he notices that the lady makes a quick connection with the trouble kids.
Justin gave up his promising job to start a ranch. Apparently his first attempt to help other teens did not turn out so well, so he decided to give it a final shot. Amanda’s arrival surprises since he never thought such a beautiful woman would perform so well. He is attracted to her but has to do the job first. Lamar arrival gives Justin a chance to begin his job with the teens but later finds himself having trouble with him. Amanda immediately connects with Lamar, something that makes Justin realize that Amanda is an excellent resource.
What you will love most about Justin is his appreciative nature. He does not mind when the lady performs the carpenters work, though at times he is jealous that Amanda’s connects with Lamar while he cannot. His feelings for Amanda rapidly developed but had patience and did not push so much for her to reciprocate.
On the other hand, Amanda seems a happy woman despite having a challenging childhood were her parents divorced in pursuit of their happiness. She spent the greater extent of her childhood with her grandparents who instilled discipline and love to her. Her engagement with her man did not last long due to the problems she faced from his fiancé’s wealthy family. This caused her to develop some issues, especially when getting along with wealthy families and men. Even though she develops feelings for Justin, she is afraid of ending up being heartbroken, and thus she maintains her distance. However, she is surprised when her dark past does not bother him and soon starts believing that relationship with him would be possible.
Lastly, Lamar was a great secondary character. His actions and attitude are what showcased what the whole idea of the ranch was all about. He showed weaknesses and strengths of both Amanda and Justin.
Overall, The Long Hot Texas Summer is a fantastic read from Cathy Gillen Thacker. The author uniquely showcases romance in the most unanticipated manner that will keep you longing for more and more romance. If you love romance novels, it is recommended you read Cathy Gillen Thacker books.
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