Children

When baby makes three, Christmas will never be the same for Ten and Jared.

There's not much that Tennant Rowe hasn't accomplished, and all before reaching thirty. Hoisting the Cup, marrying the man of his dreams, and becoming a spokesman for LGBTQ2+ athletes' rights have filled his world with great joy. While his successes on and off the ice have been beyond his wildest expectations, he's now wondering if it's time to add one more tiny addition to his already wonderful life.

Being a dad to Ryker and marrying Ten are the two of the best things in Jared's life, only something is missing. He always wanted more children, but with Ten and the Railers riding a wave of success, how could he even broach the subject of adoption or surrogacy with the man he loves? Jared would give the moon and the stars to his husband, so when Ten reveals his desire to be a father, they start a journey that will fill their Christmas with a new and special kind of love.

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For over a year, widowed Cameron Jackson has tried to juggle his business with childcare for his two year old daughter ...all while living with Deefur, a Great Dane who believes he rules the house.

Nannies last a day, some don't even make it through the front door if the self-proclaimed ruler doesn't approve. Something has to give. Enter Jason Everson, nanny, a teacher in training, apparent dog whisperer, and the only man who seems to make it past the initial scrutiny of the king.

Can Jason help Cam put his house in order and help to heal his heart?

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Stanislav “Stan” Lyamin is happy playing for the Railers. The towering goalie is well-loved, respected, and making a home for himself even though that home only contains him, his cat, and his growing Pokemon trading card collection. Stan prefers it that way. He’d given his heart to a man in a secret affair, and that man walked away, leaving Stan shattered. Now Erik is back in his life, and he has the same tumultuous effect he had on Stan’s heart as before. This time it’s not just a kissable mouth and sweet blond curls that Erik has brought to Harrisburg, there’s a soon-to-be ex-wife and a precious baby. Despite the vow Stan made to hate Erik forever, he’s now finding it harder and harder to turn away.

Erik Gunnarsson’s dream had always been to play in the NHL, he just never imagined he’d land a contract with the Railers. Who would have thought that fate would put him on the same team as Stanislav Lyamin; the man whose heart he’d callously broken? Secrets and lies had defined their summer relationship, and the choice that Erik made to end it all haunts him still. In the middle of a messy divorce and with a baby in tow, Erik finds himself back in Stan’s life. Now all he has to do is be the best dad he can be, prove to the team that he deserves the chance to stay on the roster and try his hardest to get Stan to forgive him. Is it possible to persuade a man who hates you to give love a second chance?

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Jack and Riley Campbell-Hayes are the heart of Double D, a sanctuary for family, love, and second chances. Their bond has weathered countless challenges as parents, lovers, and friends, but when Jack is faced with a decision that could change the ranch's future, Riley discovers that peace comes with sacrifices.

Eli and Robbie have built their home on the ranch, their love as steady and enduring as the Texas horizon. But even in the strongest relationships, life throws curveballs, and they must navigate the storms together.

Meanwhile, Liam—a young man with a restless heart and dreams that battle his deepest fears—discovers a chance for something more. When Marcus steps into his world, Liam begins to see that healing and hope are possible, even for someone as haunted as he is.

Set against the familiar yet ever-changing landscape of the Double D, Texas Christmas is a story of love, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family, where every challenge is met with the strength that comes from standing together.

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Jack and Riley Campbell-Hayes are about to embark on a journey that will forever alter the course of their lives.

At the heart of the sprawling Double D Ranch, where love and family have always thrived, change is brewing—change that will ripple through the lives of everyone in their world. Jack and Riley, deeply in love and stronger than ever, are ready to grow their family of three. Their dream? Surrogacy, with Jack as the father.

At first, everything seems to fall into place with surprising ease, but both men know their lives are anything but ordinary. When has anything in their world ever gone smoothly? Beneath their excitement lies a quiet dread, a sense that the road ahead might not be as straightforward as it seems.

And then, the unexpected happens. A vulnerable four-year-old boy in foster care enters their lives, bringing with him a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and hope. Suddenly, Jack and Riley find themselves navigating uncharted waters, balancing the delicate process of surrogacy with the possibility of offering a child in need a forever home.

As the days unfold, they’ll face trials that test their resolve, their love, and their unwavering belief in the family they’re building. Against a backdrop of ranch life, community bonds, and the ever-present unpredictability of Texas, Texas Family is a story of love, resilience, and the lengths we go to for the people who matter most.

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