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Misfit Maid
by Elizabeth BaileyA MOST UNORTHODOX DEBUTLady Mary Hope, known as Maidie, refuses to allow herself to be pushed into marriage with a man she dislikes. So she presents herself to Laurie, Viscount Delagarde, and asks him to sponsor her for a Season. Laurie is flabbergasted-as a bachelor he is the least suitable person for such a task. But his aunt Hester has other ideas.... When his household is suddenly inundated with women, Laurie knows he has to make a stand-but will all be for naught when he spies the transformation of Maidie from a dowdy maid to a sparkling diamond?
The Unexpected Wife
by Mary BurtonHe Could Never Love AgainOf that, Matthias Barrington was certain, despite the well-intentioned meddling of his neighbors. But now they'd sent him a special delivery in the form of the very comely Miss Abigail Smyth, who'd stepped off the stagecoach and announced that he needed a wife-and she was just the woman!Mail-order bride Abby Smyth just wanted a place to belong-preferably at rancher Matthias Barrington's side, making a home for his motherless boys. Ever practical, she knew love wasn't necessary, really. Yet the more she learned of this decent, honorable man, the more she knew the only place she wanted was one securely in his heart!
Lord Calthorpe's Promise
by Sylvia AndrewAn Honorable PromiseLord Adam Calthorpe had been rash in his promise to look out for a fellow soldier's sister before the soldier was killed at the battle of Waterloo. For Miss Katherine Payne was a golden-eyed shrew who took genuine delight in flouting Adam's authority at every turn.Surely bringing her to stay with his mother for the Season would absolve him of his responsibilities-though he sincerely doubted such a headstrong young woman would ever find herself a husband in the marriage mart. But when an unscrupulous man starts pursuing Katherine, Adam comes to realize that fulfilling his promise might actually involve marrying her himself....
Texas Bride
by Carol FinchForbidden TerritoryThat was where Maddie Garret was leading him-not just through the wilds of Texas, but deep into the secret reaches of his heart. But could Texas Ranger Jonah Danhill, half Comanche and all lawman, accept the tragedy of his people's past and still embrace a joyful future spent in her arms?Maddie knew that her last hope of rescuing her kidnapped sister lay with Jonah. Possessed by a passion for justice, though haunted by sorrows of his own, he was exactly what she needed-a man of strength, a man of courage, a man who could awaken the woman she was meant to be!
Fulk the Reluctant
by Elaine KnightonA Woman Had Laid Seige to His HeartFulk de Galliard was sore dismayed. A man of dark secrets and dangerous prowess, he was unfit to be any noblewoman's spouse, even such a one as Jehanne of Windermere, who lived by her own knightly code. But now that the ambitions of a duplicitous earl had forced them into a betrothal, would this Iron Maiden be tempered by his touch?Sir Fulk had been the subject of many a fearsome rumor, Jehanne recalled. Now this enigmatic, overwhelming knight would be master of her keep by strength of royal command...and keeper of her heart by virtue of her own unchecked desire!
West of Heaven
by Victoria BylinFor Everything There Is A SeasonBe it sorrow, hope or love-and Jayne Dawson had weathered all three.Widowed before she was truly a wife, she'd found aid and comfort with Ethan Trent, a decent man beset by sorrows of his own. But could the grieving rancher ever release the darkness of his yesterdays to join her in a brighter tomorrow?The protection of his name was all Ethan Trent could offer Jayne from the danger stalking her. Though buffeted by life's storms, pregnant and alone, this angel of a woman gave him so much more-the ability to feel again...and the power to dream!
Abbie's Outlaw
by Victoria Bylin"You gotta face the ghosts."More poignant advice the Reverend John Leaf had yet to hear for dealing with his haunted past. A man of God now, he'd done things that would shame the devil himself, not the least of which was loving-and leaving-Abbie Windsor, a woman of true grit and uncommon courage, a woman who could make him whole...!Abbie Windsor had weathered dark days with only the steel of her will for cold comfort. Yet today John Leaf-who'd awakened her womanhood, who'd given her a daughter-offered her his protection. But could she accept a marriage in name only to the man who shared her soul?
Another Man's Children
by Christine FlynnONCE BURNED...When polished Seattle professional Lauren Edwards landed at a wilderness cabin to temporarily caretake her widowed brother's children, she was flying blind, relying on untried instincts to guide her. Until help arrived in the unlikely form of brazen bush pilot Zach McKendrick...whose granite shoulders and mesmerizing maleness marked him a force of nature Lauren hadn't bargained for.No woman alive could resist Zach's tenderness with the motherless tykes-or the haunting hunger in his quicksilver eyes. Zach evoked longings Lauren had all but abandoned-for marriage, for motherhood. But would this wounded lone wolf ever seek the warmth of hearth and home-or safely settle for tending another man's children?
Her Secret Affair
by Arlene JamesTHE MILLIONAIRE'S SEDUCTIONChey Simmons had entered Brodie Todd's world as part of a business contract. So why did she find her powerful, handsome client so unnerving...and intriguing? Chey didn't know. She only knew that getting involved with the elusive millionaire single father could be dangerous to her heart....When Brodie took Chey into his arms, he knew this woman had a hold on him like no other. But Brodie's life was filled with commitments that kept him from claiming Chey as his own-and a scandal that threatened to tear them apart forever. And yet, once they yielded to soulstirring desire, Brodie knew there was no turning back. That somehow, some way, this woman was bound to be his....
Dateline Matrimony
by Gina WilkinsTHERE WASN'T A WOMAN ALIVE WHO HAD EVER REJECTED REPORTER RILEY O'NEAL.All he had to do was smile and flash those dimples. But there was a first time for everything. Riley's first came in the form of waitress Teresa Scott, and what a lovely form she had. It was a ritual. Every morning he ate breakfast at the Rainbow Café, where, along with great coffee, Teresa served up a big "No."But when a scandalous news story led Riley to discover that Teresa wasn't exactly who he'd thought she was-but instead was a single mom and a...criminal-he hoped that the gorgeous waitress would try to steal his heart.
The Missing Heir
by Jane ToombsHE'D NEVER BEEN AS ATTRACTED TO-OR SUSPICIOUS OF-A WOMAN IN HIS LIFE...Raising horses-not spying on scheming females-was rugged Russ Simon's passion. Still, for his family's sake, he grudgingly agreed to discover whether poor if pretty rancher Marigold Crowley was a gold-digging impostor...or a truly missing heiress.Cynical-about-women Russ never expected to fall for his golden-haired quarry. With her unsuspecting smile, her soft lilac scent and her innocent love of horses, orphaned Mari seemed hungry for a family, not a fortune. And Russ ached to make her his. Trouble was, could he trust her? Worse, once Mari uncovered his seductive charade, would she trust him?
Daughter on His Doorstep
by Janis Reams HudsonA MOST CONVENIENT MARRIAGEFun-loving bachelor Trey Wilder was in for the surprise of his life when he discovered he was the father and sole guardian of a two-week-old baby girl! But what did an alfalfa farmer know about babies? Luckily, teacher Laurie Oliver was more than happy to show him....Laurie intended to help Trey with his newborn only until the fall school season started, yet suddenly she found herself at the receiving end of a marriage proposal. But Laurie's visions of marriage were formed from love, not convenience....Still, Trey's cobalt blue eyes and ruggedly handsome looks tripped her pulse like never before. Was it only a matter of time before business turned into pleasure...and permanence?
The Smile of an Angel
by Peggy WebbHOLDING ON TO LOVEEmily Westmoreland looked into mountain climber Jake Bean's eyes and saw forever. What she didn't see was an avalanche that would put her father into a coma, placing the blame on Jake. Caught between passion and pain, these new lovers had to decide if they would make it through...or throw it all away.But when danger reared its head once again, this time threatening Jake's life, Emily knew that the only place she belonged was in his strong arms. Now she only hoped that Jake would follow the love in his heart...and find his way back home.
Just a Small-Town Girl
by Patricia KayTHE RAINBOW'S END MATCHMAKERS WERE PLACING THEIR BETS!Twenty years ago Maggie Callahan was crazy in love with handsome Zachary Tate. Still, too young to tie herself down, she'd fled her small Texas town for glamorous Manhattan, secretly bereft that her beloved hadn't begged her to stay.Now, though, Maggie was back for a spell. And confronting thoroughly masculine Zach, a sweet-talkin' single dad and upright, downright desirable sheriff, made her hometown-and her hopes-sparkle anew. But would Zach propose this time-and finally make her a happy, small-town wife and mom? Or would Maggie once again leave her heart at Rainbow's End?
The Pregnant Bride
by Crystal GreenTHE ULTIMATE REVENGE?Like a haunted gunslinger intent on avenging old wrongs, bitter but now filthy-rich outcast Nick Cassidy was back in Kane's Crossing, seeking retribution from the conniving golden boy who'd once framed him and drove him from town. And why not serve justice on a silver platter-by wedding his enemy's pregnant conquest and giving her baby his notorious name?But Nick's "convenient" marriage to Meggie Thornton, his angelic childhood chum, brought out dangerously heart-melting emotions in him. And the cold comfort of wreaking revenge, then clearing out of Kane's Crossing, soon vied with this rebel's urge to warm himself at Meggie's home fires...with his future family!
Rookie Cop
by Nikki BenjaminWHO'D LEFT A BABY ON HER DOORSTEP?And what was solitary, small-town schoolteacher Megan Cahill to do? Naturally, she'd nurture the abandoned infant. But she'd need the police to help locate the real mom...before the tiny mite wiggled its way into her empty heart.Trouble was, the handsome lawman Megan summoned proved to be her ex-husband-the once-beloved man who'd shattered her most cherished dreams. Worse, working closely with Jake, watching his muscular arms cradle the precious infant, evoked powerful, passionate longings for the love they'd lost. But could one sweet baby heal their painful past and forge them a new future-as a family-forever?
The Older Woman
by Cheryl ReavisNO GUTS, NO GLORY...Or so paratrooper Captain Cal Doyle believed. But seduce tough-talking Nurse Katherine Meehan, who'd tended to him after his copter crash? Impossible! True, they were now next-door neighbors-yet they were years apart. And while Kate had survived breast cancer, Cal had barely survived hell....So just because Cal caught Kate crying in the rain...and her fussy feline cozied up to him...and the church ladies started matchmaking...and Kate suddenly looked so damn desirable-were those any reasons for a wounded warrior to woo a reluctant older woman? Besides, between Kate's stubborn defenses and Cal's mule-headed machismo, could these two survivors...survive each other?
The Wedding Bargain
by Lisette BelisleTHEY STRUCK A BARGAIN FOR MARRIAGE...Olivia DeAngelis needed a husband! According to her father's will, she had to marry within the next six months to keep her family's homestead, Stone's End. Would a handsome stranger be her salvation?BUT THEY HADN'T BARGAINED ON LOVE.Five years ago, Drew Pierce made a costly mistake that had sent him to prison. Now this former playboy wanted to redeem himself by reopening his family's sawmill. The timber available at Stone's End would help him succeed, so he agreed to Olivia's marriage of convenience. But would passion threaten a deal that was supposed to be business only?
Bittersweet Passion
by Peggy WebbSHE WAS HEAVEN TO HIS TOUCH...When minister Daniel Westmoreland met Skylar Tate, he knew he'd found paradise. She was a drop-dead gorgeous singer with a voice that sent the angels swooning. But Skylar's father was also a preacher...and their rocky relationship had caused her to stay away from clergymen...including Daniel.Still, Skylar couldn't ignore the attraction that burned between them. Before she knew it she was hopelessly in love and...married to the minister. But when Skylar sensed her ways were too wild for Daniel, would she run off into the night, or stay in his arms where everything felt so right?
Sun-Kissed Baby
by Patricia HaganARE YOU THE DADDY?Tragedy had left Carlee Denton to raise her best friend's baby, and her search for the little boy's father had led straight to Nick Starke. But she couldn't risk telling the handsome, wealthy orange grove owner that her new baby was his, too, until she knew what he wanted....And everything, from the soulful way he touched her-kissed her-to the way he played with little Scotty, told her that this man wanted her. He wanted them. But was he really Scotty's dad? Carlee wondered if she'd found-fallen for-the wrong man. Whatever the truth was, Carlee knew it was too late to turn back from the one man who could open her heart....
The Cupcake Queen
by Patricia CoughlinBUSY AS A BEEThe escaped bees were not her fault...well, okay, so Olivia Ashfield did fall on their hives and they did severely sting a man and a dog, leaving Owen Rancourt without his trusty assistant and his best search-and-rescue dog. The rugged loner wanted revenge!But what was an heiress to a bakery fortune to do-other than to say, "Let him eat cake"?Unfortunately, that wasn't an option for Olivia. She couldn't slink back home or she'd lose the bet she'd made with her brother: to fend for herself for eight weeks. So, she had to persuade Owen to hire her as his assistant. The workload was daunting, but her incredibly good-looking boss made small-town Danby just the place to get stung...by love!
His Arch Enemy's Daughter
by Crystal GreenSLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY?Rebellious socialite Ashlyn Spencer craved family love. Failing that, she made high jinks a habit to undermine her clan's crippling tyranny. Which meant Kane's Crossing's new sheriff-gruff, growly Sam Reno-had his hands full with his fiercest foe's wayward daughter. Although the Fates were against them, virginal Ashlyn relished keeping Sheriff Sam on his toes and secretly ached for the brooding, blue-collar lawman.Despite Ashlyn's spitfire charm, sweetheart smile and hidden hurts, she was strictly forbidden fruit in Sam's book. Still, she saucily sidled past his own bitter defenses, melted his jaded heart-even inspired images of making giggling, gurgling babies. But dare Sam forget the sinister crimes committed by the Spencers...and wed his effervescent enemy?
My Very Own Millionaire
by Pat WarrenMOST ELIGIBLE...BACHELORS?The Templeton brothers were handsome as sin...and rich as all get-out. But playboy Trey and workaholic Gavin swore that marriage was not in the cards for them. Still, maybe it was time they took another look at the deck....In PRISCILLA AND THE PLAYBOY, fear of an old family "curse" kept Trey free of serious entanglements. But could beautiful physical therapist Priscilla Ames tempt him to tie the knot?In MILLIE AND THE MILLIONAIRE, business executive Gavin was obsessed with work 24/7-and that wasn't likely to change after he met his irresistible new assistant....Because money can't buy you love....
The Groom's Stand-In
by Gina WilkinsSHE WAS HIS BEST FRIEND'S BRIDE-TO-BE...All gruff, rugged Donovan Chance had to do was briefly watch over Chloe Pennington, his billionaire boss's prospective fiancée. Hardly hazardous duty-no matter how much Donovan disapproved of the calculated marriage of convenience. Then again, he never expected a kidnapping to force him into close quarters with the innocently sexy Chloe....Donovan's duty was to protect her-not feel his granite resolve crumble under Chloe's touching vulnerability, her surprising strength and her sweet, romantic dreams of motherhood. Steely Donovan was hardly the marrying kind. So how would he handle desiring the woman his best friend planned to marry...and inconveniencing this marriage arrangement?
The Man In Charge
by Judith LyonsLEAVING HER WAS THE HARDEST THING THE IRONCLAD MERCENARY HAD EVER DONE...Two years ago Juliana's velvety skin and gentle laughter had filled his hardened soldier's heart to overflowing. But Griffon walked away-to protect her from his pain-slashed soul-unaware that their night of passion had created more than beautiful memories....NOW SHE WAS HIS PRISONER!A prominent chancellor's daughter, Juliana Bondevik had few chances for romance. Until she'd met Griffon Tylor, whose manly heat had awakened her...and left her with child. Now-to shield her from political upheaval-she was virtually imprisoned on his military compound...and subject to her haunting hunger. But until she knew what had driven Griffon from love, dare she tell him he had a daughter?