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Made in Texas
Made in Texas
Readers always ask me how I get my ideas, and the origins of the series, MADE IN TEXAS: FAMILIES OF THE LONE STAR STATE, can be found in two things. The breath-taking, rugged beauty of the Trans-Pecos region of Southwest Texas, and my continuing fascination with families.
Book 1 of 4
Hannah's Baby

HANNAH’S BABY tells the story of a young woman who returns to the fictional town of Summit, Texas to take over the family’s general store. She wants a baby and family of her own in the worst way and has decided to adopt as a single parent. Unfortunately, her father does not approve of her plans to go to Taiwan to bring her daughter home. He thinks doing so will keep her from ever finding the true love she is destined to have. Only Hannah’s friend, travel writer Joe Daughtery, can engender peace in the family and bring the two together… And only Hannah can convince Joe to stay.

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Book 2 of 4
Book 2 of 4

A BABY IN THE BUNKHOUSE begins as Rafferty Evans goes out in the pouring November rain to help a lost tourist find his way off his land. He doesn’t expect to find an expectant mom who isn’t just pregnant, she is about to give birth! Five hungry cowboys looking for a home-cooked meal isn’t what jacey imagined when she set out on her journey. Neither is having her baby delivered by Rafferty, a handsome widower who offered her shelter from the storm. With an alluring cook in the kitchen and an irresistible infant in the bunkhouse, it’s beginning to feel more like Christmas at the ranch. But Jacey and her baby have to move on eventually, and when—if—they do, Rafferty knows his fragile heart will break all over again. Unless he can convince Jacey there’s only one thing her new family is lacking—him!

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Book 3 of 4
Book 3 of 4

THE INHERITED TWINS focuses on innkeeper, Claire Olander. Claire is determined to create a loving, stable home for her newly orphaned niece and nephew. That means holding on to the sprawling spread that has been in her family for generations. Which is where Heath McPherson comes in. The tall, dark, and gorgeous banker has all sorts of ideas for getting Red Sage Ranch out of the red. But the more he hangs around this instant family, the less he can resist the spirited twins. And that goes double for their new single mother. Can Heath help Claire work a miracle—one that will save her home and create a real home on the ranch for all of them?

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Book 4 of 4
Found: One Baby

FOUND: ONE BABY centers on sexy E.R. doc Thad Garner. Women are always leaving tempting offerings on his front porch but when Thad opens the door to find his gorgeous single neighbor, Michelle Anderson on his front porch, cradling an infant in her arms, he is stunned. This, he quickly realizes, is no ordinary ‘delivery’. Michelle is obviously instantly smitten with the mysterious baby, left on Thad’s front porch. It seems as if the coolly professional attorney is also a natural mom. And when Thad finds out this infant is a relation in need of a home, he quickly enlists Michelle to help with the legalities. Together, they prove Thad can provide a loving home for the baby. But how does Thad convince Michelle he wants her not just as his attorney, but as his wife, and a mother for his child?

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Cathy Gillen Thacker is the bestselling author of witty romantic comedies and warm, family stories whose books are published in 17 languages and 35 countries.