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The Rancher's Surrender
by Jill ShalvisWAY OUT WESTCOWGIRL IN THE MAKINGZoe Martin vowed not to let her newly inherited ranch slip into Ty Jackson's hands. Although his smooth charm brought most women to their knees, Zoe didn't trust him. But would the sexy rancher fulfill her secret desire...for hearth, home and husband?Not only had Zoe and her foster sisters acquired the land Ty wanted, the greenhorns had begun duding it up! Although Ty had sworn never to love again, feisty Zoe drove him to distraction. Maybe he could never give her his heart, but he would do almost anything to have her in his bed....Because there's nothing like a cowboy.
One Summer's Knight
by Kathleen CreightonHOLDING OUT FOR A HEROTemporarily impoverished-and lawsuit-plagued-single mother Summer Waskowitz Robey knew, as she stood alone in court, how badly she was in need of a rescuer. But she never would have dreamed that said rescuer would come in the form of handsome, aristocratic man-about-town Riley Grogan, who also happened to be her opposing counsel!Inveterate-and child-resistant-bachelor Riley was the last man Summer could have imagined would take her, and her kids, into his perfectly manicured home. The last man she could have imagined falling for, hard. The last man she could have supposed needed the love that she and her children had to give....But this time, maybe appearances were deceiving....
The Maverick's Bride
by Doreen RobertsRODEO MENBEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN...Jed Cullen was a rodeo legend. But he'd left his hometown under a cloud of suspicion, and now he needed a proper wife to prove that he was a man of honor.STANDS A BEAUTIFUL BRIDEKristi Ramsett had been waiting a long time for Jed to look her way. So when he asked her to be his pretend wife, how could she refuse? Of course, Kristi longed to stand by her man forever....A secret father, a passionate protector, a make-believe groom-these cowboys are husbands waiting to happen!
Murphy's Child
by Judith DuncanFAMILIES ARE FOREVERMORNING, NOON AND NIGHT...Murphy Munroe was shocked to realize that he wanted to be with his tiny, precious son around the clock. Bedtime stories, midnight feedings...Murphy couldn't bear to miss a single moment with his child-or its mother. That was the problem...Murphy desperately longed to take care of Jordan Kennedy and the baby...forever. But they couldn't make their relationship work before parenthood complicated things. How could they even think about marriage now? Then again...how could they not?Happily ever after-with kids!
One Moment Past Midnight
by Emilie RichardsMENINBLUEEVERY SECOND COUNTS...Hannah Blackstone's little girl had been kidnapped, but no one was willing to help her. No one except Quinn McDermott.Hannah hardly knew more than his name, but all that mattered was that her mysterious new neighbor had taken her in, when most others would have turned her in. Life had taught Hannah not to trust, but Quinn, with his quiet concern and unrelenting resolve, made it all too easy to try. Every second with him brought Hannah closer to finding her little girl...and losing her heart to the sexy stranger by her side.Love in the line of duty.
The Hijacked Wife
by Bonnie K. WinnFAMILIES ARE FOREVERDO YOU TAKE THIS STRANGER?One minute Summer Harding was reeling from a broken heart. The next, she was a stranger's "wife" and a chubby toddler's "mother." And on the run for her life....Summer knew it took a lot for fugitive witness Jack Anderson to enlist her help. He was purely male, supremely confident, uncannily instinctive...but desperate to protect his little boy. The brooding widower promised to let her go once Danny was safely out of reach of their pursuers, but increasingly Summer wanted the impossible: for the charade to be real. For this man and child to be truly hers....Happily ever after-with kids
The Horseman's Bride
by Marilyn PappanoHeartbreak CanyonTHEIR LOVE KNEW NO BOUNDS....He'd adored her from afar, quietly, desperately, until he swept her off her feet and took her away just before she wed the wrong man. But their guilt followed them until it wrenched them apart....Yet beautiful Shay Stephens never could get Easy Rafferty out of her mind-or her heart. So when the half-Cherokee ex-rodeo star returned to Heartbreak broken, bitter and hell-bent on living in merciless solitude, Shay vowed to help Easy reclaim his life and his pride-and prove to him that home was right there in her arms.The men of Heartbreak live by their own rules-protect the land, honor the family...and never let a good woman go!
An Officer and a Gentle Woman
by Doreen Owens MalekMENINBLUEPRETTY AS A PICTURE...Michael Lafferty had arrested socialite Alicia Walker for murder. He was supposed to be helping convict her...but instead, all he could think of was seducing that innocent look right off her pretty little mug shot.AND FRAMED LIKE ONE, TOO.In all his years on the force, he had never seen stronger evidence, so why was he so positive that Alicia was innocent? And how could he prove that she'd been framed, without making them both guilty of crossing the line...and falling in love?Love in the line of duty.
The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom
by Raeanne ThayneWAY OUT WESTTHE WITNESSWhen a terrified Dr. Maggie Rawlings saw her ex-husband killed, she feared her little boy might be next. They started running, with every man a potential threat-even if her son was constantly in search of a daddy. And a cowboy. And he found both in Colt McKendrick....FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy Colt knew the drill: protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But with each trusting look from the adorable little boy-not to mention each sizzling moment spend with Maggie-Colt was finding a hands-off policy harder and harder to live by....Because there's nothing like a cowboy.
Virgin without a Memory
by Vickie TaylorTry to RememberTHE VIRGIN AND HER OUTLAWMariah Morgan had every reason to fear the stranger in her bed. He'd kidnapped her, was running from the local deputies, and thought she was responsible for his brother's disappearance. Still, she knew Eric Randall was an honorable man who would find the answers her murky mind couldn't summon.But her darkly handsome houseguest was a threat.... Because he made the independent ranching woman wonder about the life of laughter and love she'd denied herself. And wonder what it would be like to have him in it.A forgotten past...a hoped-for future.
I'll Remember You
by Barbara AnkrumTry to RememberA DANGEROUS GAME...He stumbled into her steadfast life with no name, no memories and nothing but trouble etched into every inch of his well-muscled body.The bullet lodged in his shoulder told Tess Gordon somebody wanted him dead. She just wanted him...needed him...enough to put her life on the line for him. A brooding stranger whose gentle touch moved her. A fugitive who matched the description of a dangerous criminal, inch for perfect inch. She was betting against the odds when she dared to love again, trusting her heart to the man she called Jack-and praying he wouldn't break it.A forgotten past...a hoped-for future.
A Rugged Ranchin' Dad
by Kia CochraneFabulousFathersFOREVER A FATHERWhen single dad Stone Tyler first met the beautiful and free-spirited Dahlia nine years ago, he was a rough-edged cowboy with no intention of getting married-ever. But it wasn't long before he was asking for Dahlia's hand, certain their love would last forever.But then an unthinkable tragedy struck their blissful home and tore his family apart. Although Stone and Dahlia couldn't deny the love that brought them together, they were suddenly separated by a world of pain and grief. Now Stone had to find a way to save his family and somehow convince his wife a lifetime of love awaited them....This ranchin' dad would do anything to save his family.
Marry Me, Kate
by Judy ChristenberryLUCKY CHARM SISTERSKATE:Join her this monthMAGGIE:Coming in February 1999SUSAN:Don't miss her in March 1999THE TWELVE-MONTH MARRIAGETheir marriage was a business agreement, plain and simple. Will Hardison needed a wife to prevent women from chasing his millions. Kate O'Connor needed help so she could build her late father's dream. So they struck a deal-they'd marry for one year, and both of their problems would be solved.Of course, there would be no touching...or kissing...or making soul-searing love...or giving away hearts. But then came the wedding night...!The Lucky Charm Sisters: A boss, a brain and a beauty. Three sisters marry for convenience...but will they find love?
The Million-Dollar Cowboy
by Martha ShieldsCOWBOYS TO THE RESCUEA WESTERN WEDDING?His smile was worth millions, and he looked really good in tight jeans. Travis Eden, rodeo champion and once the kindest boy Becca Larson had known, was someone special. But nowadays the pretty barrel racer also knew better than to count on a cowboy for anything.Still, when Becca needed rescuing, Travis was there-with just one catch. Marriage-shy Travis needed Becca to help dodge an ex-girlfriend. But when Travis swung her into his arms, Becca forgot it was only pretend and began to dream of being more than just friends....COWBOYS TO THE RESCUE:Martha Shields delivers tough, sexy cowboys who will steal your heart....
Never Too Late for Love
by Marie FerrarellaLIKE MOTHERLIKE DAUGHTERARE YOU THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE...Globe-trotting Margo McCloud had only come home for her daughter's wedding. But after meeting the groom's handsome, widowed father, Margo felt like a jittery bride herself. Bruce Reed's chivalry breathed freshness into her world-weary soul. And for one brief moment this single mom wondered if her daughter didn't know best about love.OR THE BRIDE?CEO Bruce Reed thought his life was full-until he met the flirtatious mother of the bride. Her sultry voice permeated his dreams, and soon he wanted her to be more than just his in-law. But could he convince stubborn Margo that it was never too late for love?LIKE MOTHER LIKE DAUGHTERWhere the bridal bouquet goes from daughter to mom!
Mr. Right Next Door
by Arlene JamesHe'sMyHeroA protector, a provider, a friend-he's every woman's hero....WANTED: ONE GOOD MANDenise Jenkins desperately needed her handsome neighbor's help with a most unusual situation. The sassy single woman had invented a boyfriend, and now her boss was demanding to meet Denise's darling. She knew of only one man who could possibly pull off the pretense....Morgan Holt was handsome, intelligent and too darned sexy-he could unruffle her high-buttoned blouse with a careless whisper. But how could she possibly ask Morgan to pose as her beloved without him believing she had romantic ulterior motives? Especially when Denise knew, deep in her heart, she'd found her real Mr. Right...right next door.
A Ring for Cinderella
by Judy ChristenberryLUCKY CHARM SISTERSKATEMAGGIESUSANDESPERATELY SEEKING CINDERELLA...Susan Greenwood had expected a tip, not an offer of marriage! But how could the down-on-her-luck beauty resist when rich-as-a-prince Zach Lowery proposed to her in the middle of the Lucky Charm Diner?Then she got her answer-it was just a role she had to play to soothe Zach's dying grandfather. But Zach never expected his pretend wife to tie him in knots with her selfless gestures and warm embraces. And soon this cynical rancher found himself trying to find a way to make a real future...a real family...with his Cinderella bride.The Lucky Charm Sisters: A boss, a brain and a beauty. Three sisters marry for convenience...but will they find love?
Soldier and the Society Girl
by Vivian LeiberHe's My HeroA protector, a provider, a friend and a lover-he's every woman's hero.MOST ELIGIBLE SOLDIERThe government wanted protocol specialist Chessey Banks Bailey to teach rough-around-the-edges Lieutenant Derek McKenna how to be a gentleman. And though he was her student, Derek was the sexiest, most intriguing man Chessey had ever met. From the moment he kissed her without warning, Chessey knew she wanted to be his bride.But even though blue blood Chessey had him second-guessing his bachelor status, walking down the aisle was the furthest thing from Derek's mind. Could Chesssey enlist the reluctant soldier for a lifetime of love?
Sheriff Takes a Bride
by Gayle KayeFAMILYMATTERSTHE LAWMAN AND THE LADYHallie Cates's biological clock was ticking, but there was nary a husband on the horizon. Then she returned to her hometown and discovered Cam Osborne-a gorgeous small-town sheriff straight out of her dreams. He was everything she wanted in a man, but he'd sworn off commitment. And although she tried to steer clear of the handsome lawman, Cam was impossible to resist.Avowed loner Cam liked his bachelor life-style-until he butted heads with the lovely schoolteacher over her law-breaking grandmother. Sweet Hallie with her down-home values was a lady worth chasing. Only problem was, Hallie was the kind of woman a man married, and Cam wasn't looking for a wife...was he?Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!
Prince Charming's Return
by Myrna MackenzieFabulousFathersA PRINCE OF A FATHERWealthy, successful Gray Alexander had returned with a single purpose: to claim his son. But a single mother stood in his way. Cassie Pratt had spent eleven years fiercely guarding her son against rejection by the status-conscious Alexander family. Now here was Gray, with his never-forgotten, tender touch, asking for...insisting on...demanding a place in his son's life. What mother could refuse the soulful sincerity in his eyes, the incredible strength of this father's love? And if her son could open his heart to his newly found daddy, then maybe lovely Cassie could open her arms to a newly wed husband....
Wes Stryker's Wrangled Wife
by Sandra SteffenBachelor GulchTHE BACHELOR: Wes Stryker, notorious rogue. His carefree life suddenly changed with the arrival of two young orphans in need of a family.THE BRIDE: Jayne Kincaid, happily single. Until a blue-eyed cowboy wooed her with a sultry "Howdy, ma'am."The ex-rodeo rider's sweet talk about children that needed raisin' and his lonely heart that needed healin' almost had city gal Jayne running for the altar. But Wes needed to understand the importance of three little words and wrangle them from his charming lips before Jayne would agree to become Stryker's wife!This little town wanted women-but are these bachelors ready for marriage?
His Perfect Family
by Patti StandardFAMILYMATTERSMAN AROUND THE HOUSE...Single mother Adrienne Rhodes warned herself not to drool over carpenter Cutter Matchett. His broad back, clever hands and low-slung tool belt were very appealing-but it was the loneliness in his eyes that kept her close....Cutter was hired to remodel the bathroom-not tease her nosy mother, counsel her plump daughter about boys, and certainly not to heal Adrienne's broken heart! Yet Adrienne couldn't resist the warmth of Cutter's kiss-or his arms. Soon Adrienne wanted Cutter to build something else in her life: a marriage!Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin-the best things in life are found in families!
The Marriage Merger
by Vivian LeiberLovingTheBossMEMOTo: The Single Women in the OfficeFrom: Patricia Peel, Fake FiancéRe: The Proposal I Couldn't RefuseSam Wainwright has asked me to marry him! Okay, so he only needs a pretend wife to impress his boss. Nevertheless, this is my chance to get Sam to notice me as a desirable woman. I'm hoping that his posing as a loving husband and being close to the new and improved me will have Sam looking for more than just "friendship" from his wedded wife!Six friends dream of marrying their bosses in this delightful new series.Watch for Sophia's story in June.
A Groom And A Promise
by Karen Rose SmithTHE BEST MEN The closest friends, the finest fathers, the best men to marry! Wanted: Willing Man To Wed Widow She popped the question after knowing him for one hour. For Beth Warren desperately needed a husband, and Nathan Maxwell was the perfect groom. But though she had planned on a marriage in name only, Nathan wasn't saying "I do" without the promise of a very real wedding night....
The Grinch Makes Good
by Alison KentHOHOHOLD ME! At the age of thirtyone, Brooke Bailey still believed in Santa Claus. She was determined to spread joy throughout her apartment building...whether a certain neighbor wanted it or not. Indeed, for Dr. Duncan Cox, Christmas was his least favorite time of year--and his busiest. Around the emergency room at Mercy Hospital, he was fondly referred to as the Grinch. Still, to help his best buddy woo Brooke, he secretly filled her stocking with twelve gifts, for the twelve days of Christmas. Lo and behold, Duncan enjoyed her joy! Could the Grinch and Santa's Little Helper end up together in a passionate love affair? Only in the season of miracles...