In these Texas-set stories of romance and adventure, the Civil War is over, Christmas is coming—and it’s 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 Hawkins accepts a job hauling five little rich girls to Dallas, all he cares about is the money. He doesn’t expect they’ll awaken his spirit—or that their intriguing nursemaid, Emery Adams, will awaken his heart. And when danger strikes as Christmas Eve nears, he definitely doesn’t expect Emery and the girls to risk their lives—for 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, she’d 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 Josie—and 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 Mitchum’s Texas hometown and taken his father and siblings, leaving Clint ever more cynical. Racing homeward to be by his mother’s 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 Amelia—and finds the best of gifts—just in time for Christmas . . . With millions of books in print, Jodi Thomas is both a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over fifty novels and more than a dozen novellas. Her stories travel through the past and present days of Texas and draw readers from around the world. Jodi has been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. When not working on a novel, Thomas enjoys traveling, renovating a historic home, and "checking up" on her grown sons and four grandchildren. Readers can visit her at JodiThomas.com and for her seasonal book recommendations at DownHomeReads.com. Scarlett Dunn is the acclaimed author of historical Western romances including the Langtry Sisters series and the McBride Brothers trilogy. Her books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Booklist. She has also written a cozy mystery series set in beautiful bourbon country. Scarlett lives in Kentucky, but is a lover of sand and surf. She enjoys traveling, taking long hikes, cooking, reading, symphonies and plays. Her three favorite words - Never give up! She loves to hear from her readers. Visit her website: scarlettdunn.com Sharla Lovelace is the bestselling, award-winning author of sexy small-town love stories. Being a Texas girl through and through, she's proud to say she lives in Southeast Texas with her retired husband, a tricked-out golf cart, and two crazy dogs. She is the author of stand-alone novels including the bestselling Don't Let Go , the exciting Heart of the Storm series, and the fun and sexy Charmed in Texas series. For more about Sharla's books, visit SharlaLovelace.com.