Judy Duarte

In the San Diego suburb of Fairbrook, past Applewood Drive and up First Street, lies Mulberry Park, a peaceful haven for locals from all walks of life. And at the center of its lush green lawn grows a massive mulberry tree—tall enough to take a most precious wish as high as it can go, and to open a few hearts along the way...

Each day after work, Claire Harper drives to Mulberry Park and jogs for miles, hoping to find a respite from her

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**If she elects to marry him, will her vote deliver happiness? He asked a simple question. But will she answer yes…or no?** It’s too much, too soon. When wealthy contractor Steven Fortune proposes to Ellie Hernandez, the beautiful and principled mayor of Rambling Rose, Texas, no one is more surprised than Ellie herself. Until recently, Steven was practically her enemy! But his offer of a marriage of convenience arrives when the secretly pregnant...

They both have pasts they want to leave behind…in USA TODAY bestselling author Judy Duarte’s latest novel. Callie didn’t trust easily. Until someone gave her a reason to… Pregnant waitress Callie Jamison is settling into her new life in Fairborn, Montana, dividing her time between the ranch and the diner…and Ramon Cruz, the sexy town councilman who never fails to show up during her breakfast shift. The sparks between them set the local...

USA Today–Bestselling Author: He hired her to pour wine on an impulse-and now he's becoming intoxicated . . . As vice president of Mendoza Winery, Miami transplant Carlo Mendoza knows most of the famous Fortunes. So when sultry Schuyler Fortunado saunters into the tasting room, claiming a connection to the Texas family, naturally he's suspicious. Which doesn't stop him from hiring her-or desiring her! The divorced restaurateur has vowed to...

Starting anew? But what if he learns the truth? Marissa Garcia fled to small-town Montana to escape her tangled past. The sparks flying between her and local sheriff Brandon Dodd? Not in her plans. Even if he’s drop-dead handsome…and the twins that he’s raising on his own instantly find a place in her heart. But when the by-the-book lawman discovers the truth about Marissa, is their romance doomed before it ever begins? From Harlequin Special...

The path to true love lies deep in the heart of Texas!  As a child, the Rocking C was Blake Darnell's home away from home. Now it's a place for former rodeo cowboys to hang up their spurs...;and the LA attorney is back in Texas to stop his uncle from making the biggest mistake of his life! Until he locks horns with Shannon Cramer, the sexy RN in charge of the place.  Blake thinks his uncle is falling for a gold-digger, but Shannon believes it's...

A family-focused cowboy falls hard for the most single gal in town! USA TODAY bestselling author Judy Duarte returns with a new installment of The Fortunes of Texas: Welcome to Horseback Hollow!  Toby Fortune Jones has no problem with commitment. He's committed to his ranch, to his family and to the three foster children he's taken in! Lately, though, he can't seem to stop thinking about making a little time for dating. Specifically, one very particular,...

A pint-sized Texas surprise!  Nothing-;not even a bucking bronc-;can unnerve Nate Gallagher...;until he lays eyes on the tiny newborn who's been entrusted to his care. The former rodeo champ isn't ready for fatherhood. Heck, the precious baby girl may not even be his. Still, he aims to step up and give her a home at the Rocking C. That is, if pretty social worker Anna Reynolds decides Nate's daddy material after all.  Making sure that father and...

Nanny To The Rescue!  Braden Rayburn takes his responsibilities seriously. So how's he supposed to run his newly inherited ranch while being an interim father to his orphaned half siblings, who don't speak a word of English? Especially since the onetime pro rodeo rider knows absolutely nada about raising a family. Lucky for him, he just met the beautiful answer to his prayers.  The high-energy boy and girl twins had Elena Ramirez at "hola." But...

Star-crossed teenage lovers finally reunite for a second chance Losing Miranda broke Matt Grimes's heart-and kept him from knowledge of his impending fatherhood. Now Miranda Contreras has returned to Rocking Chair, Texas-with their eight-year-old daughter. In search of safe haven, this runaway bride needs to regroup. Matt should be angry! What other secrets is Miranda keeping? But all he sees is a chance to be the family they were meant to be.