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The Rancher and the Heiress
by Susan MeierTEXAS FAMILY TIESFROM CITY GIRL...Alexis MacFarland's grandfather planned to give her half his ranch-the rest went to 100% pure cowboy Caleb Wright. City-bred Alexis desperately needed the inheritance-but not the broodingly handsome rancher. The toughest man west of the Mississippi challenged her street smarts...and her resistance to his charms.TO COWBOY'S BRIDE?How on earth was Cal supposed to work with a city slicker day and night? Especially a female partner who sent his senses into overdrive. The once-burned bachelor didn't want to settle down, but the intense desire to leave his boots under Alexis's bed-permanently-was getting harder to deny....With bonds stronger than blood, these Texans are about to discover the true meaning of family...and love.
Husband Found
by Martha ShieldsFAMILYMATTERS"HELLO, I'M YOUR WIFE!"Rafe Johnson had been searching for his past-but he'd never expected to find a long-lost wife! He could hardly believe his eyes, yet being close to Emma, touching her, kissing her, stirred memories he'd thought lost and gone forever....Amnesia? Emma thought that excuse belonged in soap operas. Still, she couldn't deny the yearning in Rafe's gaze-or the longing in her own heart. Six years' separation had changed them both, yet Emma had never forgotten her husband. But now she had to introduce him to the son he'd never known he had!Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin-the best things in life are found in families!
The Marriage Beat
by Doreen RobertsHe'sMyHeroA protector, a provider, a friend-he's every woman's hero....FROM THE DESK OFOfficer Tyler JacksonCentral PrecinctI don't know why these hardheaded females think they're invincible. Women like Megan Summers make my job three times as hard. I told the chief that giving this lady self-defense lessons would be a mistake. Now look at what's happened. She's laid up with her arm in a sling!That's the only reason I'm playing nursemaid. It has nothing to do with her blond hair, or her beautiful smile or the way she looks at me when she thinks I can't see....
Wyoming Born & Bred
by Cathleen GalitzWRANGLERS& LaceFROM WYOMING RENEGADE...Cameron Wade reveled in the solitude of mountain vistas and cloudless Wyoming sky. He was a man of the land, but his life was about to be invaded by three ornery kids and their single mom, Patricia Erhart. His bachelor instincts urged him to run but this lady had something he wanted-his old family ranch. So, to get close to the lovely widow, he had to risk his own heart....TO THE GREATEST DAD OF THE WEST?Courting Patricia, Cameron was shocked to find himself wanting to be the perfect father to her kids-and win over the wary rancher for real. Could this ready-made family show the lonesome bachelor that being Wyoming born and bred, could lead to being a dad...and to wed?Hard to tame-impossible to resist-these cowboys meet their perfect match!
Paternity Lessons
by Maris SouleFAMILYMATTERSPATCHWORK FAMILYIn the blink of an eye, Tyler Corwin found himself father to the little girl he'd loved as a baby, then let go when his marriage fell apart. Back then, the decision-the right thing to do-had torn him apart, just as his daughter's rebelliousness did now. To reconnect with Lanie, he needed help. He needed Shaunna Lightfeather.The earthy beauty healed horses and, Tyler hoped, children, too. And as Shaunna worked her magic with Lanie and his daughter's wild Mustang, he realized she'd charmed this dad, as well. But would the woman who'd won his heart and restored his family consider a future by his side?
Married to the Sheik
by Carol GraceVIRGIN BRIDESCelebrate the joys of first love with unforgettable stories by your most beloved authors.SHE COULDN'T SAY NO TO THE SHEIK!Marry, his family said, and even powerful Sheik Ben Ali could not deny his duty. So he quickly dispatched his able assistant, Emily Claybourne, to seek him out a bride-and discovered that the devoted Emily would more than do....Emily was perfect-plan, pragmatic-just the kind of woman the proud sheik could keep under his thumb. But the ruggedly handsome groom never expected his innocent bride to get under his skin! It seemed just moments after he'd said "I do," he saw a new emotion shining in Emily's sweet eyes-one that soothed him, tamed him...and threatened to win his warring heart!
Her Surprise Family
by Patricia ThayerWith these RingsHIS SURPRISE...WIFE?Rafe Covelli saw marriage as The Great Surrender. But new-gal-in-town Shelby Harris had this die-hard bachelor's mind swimming with thoughts of home-cooked meals, passionate bedtime kisses and baby cuddles. These were not the dreams of a self-respecting single male!But hard as he tried, when Rafe took sweet Shelby into his arms he couldn't let go. All his survival instincts went on red alert. She so clearly longed for a family...a husband...him. So why didn't he retreat? Could it be this solitary man was about to surrender...to a lifetime of love?...who will wed?
Wicked Loving Lies
by Rosemary RogersAbandoning the safety of a Spanish convent, innocent Marisa flees the impending nightmare of an arranged and unwanted marriage--only to find herself adrift on dangerous waters with Dominic Challenger, the bold and enigmatic "Captain Rebel." A dashing adventurer and a man of dark secrets, Dominic transports the aristocratic, golden-haired beauty into a perilous realm of intrigue and deception, awakening within her a breathtaking passion beyond dreams, beyond imagining. In a world of fire, they are enemies--caught on opposing sides in a treacherous game of nations. But Destiny has ordained their remarkable union. And nothing short of death can quench the all-consuming flames of their insatiable desire ... and their eternal love.
Johnny's Pregnant Bride
by Carolyn ZaneTHE BRUBAKER BRIDESThis wealthy Texas family needs a few good women to lasso their brood of bad boys!"Some little filly claims I fathered her baby. Hmm. Not a bad idea!"-Johnny BrubakerShe arrived at the Brubaker mansion demanding retribution. Johnny Brubaker would do right by Miss Emmaline Arthur. But the plain Jane guickly realized Johnny wasn't her baby's father. Why, she'd never even laid eyes on the long, tall drink of water before! Now the unmarried mom-to-be would become the talk of the town. Luckily the honor-bound cowboy saw that sweet Emmaline deserved to be cherished, and her child deserved a name. So she became Johnny's pregnant bride...and wondered if she'd ever be his in more than name only!
Wishes, Waltzes and a Storybook Wedding
by Karen Rose SmithDo you take this stranger?MEREDITH'S TO DO LIST:1) Keep my mind off Cooper Murphy. He drives me crazy! I know behind his gruff exterior Cooper has a heart of gold. But except with his daughter, he won't admit to anything even resembling a soft side! If only I can get under his skin....2) Keep my hands off Cooper. Because he's sworn never to marry again, and I won't settle for anything less. Though I have to admit, he's tempting me to throw caution aside.3) Marry him! He's my ultimate dream come true!
The Man, The Ring, The Wedding
by Patricia ThayerWITH THESE RINGSTAMING THE TYCOONJust when Angelina Covelli was about to pitch her hopes of a "forever man" into the whistling wind, along came the dreamiest bachelor. John Rossi was gorgeous, sophisticated, wealthy-and just passing through town. Which put the dark tycoon off-limits!Angelina was so innocent...and utterly irresistible. But kissing was not part of the plan. His true identity secret, John intended to complete his family's vendetta against the Covellis. No matter how alluring he found sweet Angelina, John would never compromise his mission by wedding the enemy. Then again, he did have that ruby ring.......who will wed?
Husband in Training
by Christine RimmerLESSONS IN...LOVE?Beautiful widow Jenny Brown had gotten used to having ruggedly handsome Nick DeSalvo, her late husband's best buddy, around-as a friend. Until one day he presented Jenny with a strange request. It seemed that the original single guy was bound and determined to become...a family man! And he needed her help in learning what every woman desired....Well, single mother Jenny wanted no part in giving husband lessons-but her young daughter, Polly, had other ideas. Soon old friend Nick was constantly underfoot-where his mouthwatering muscles and sexy grin began driving Jenny crazy...and making her see the budding bridegroom in more than just a friendly light....
A Wedding for Maggie
by Allison LeighTHEIR SURPRISE BABY...Three years ago, Daniel clay had left the Double-C because of his forbidden-and unfulfilled-passion for Maggie Greene. Now he'd come home a changed man. A brooding cowboy who thought he could now give only one stolen night of passion to confort the newly widowed Maggie.But Maggie was holding out for more, because that one night had left her pregnant. And Daniel's tenderness and all-consuming lovemaking had awakened wonderfully new feelings. But though his marriage demand voiced her deepest longings, Maggie wasn't accepting his proposal until came from Daniel's heart!MEN OF THE DOUBLE-C RANCH:Under the big, blue Wyoming sky, these five brothers discover true love.
Her Very Own Family
by Gina WilkinsHER VERY OWN FAMILY?For Brynn Larkin, marriage and babies seemed like a wish upon a star. Until fate landed her in the strong arms of Dr. Joe Allesandro. Too long, Brynn had hungered for happiness...and Joe's tender touch almost had her believing in the power of love. Yet was the dashing M.D.'s promise of forever enough to fill the emptiness of her orphaned heart? Could Brynn leave her lonely past behind and embrace the image of Joe by her side, and their baby in her arms?THAT SPECIAL WOMAN!:She's friend, wife, mother-she's you! And beside each Special Woman stands a wonderfully special man.
Married by Accident
by Christine RimmerFIRST COMES MELINDA WITH A BABY CARRIAGE....Pure chance brought big-city girl Melinda Bravo and rugged rancher Cole Yuma together in time to deliver his sister's newborn. But it was pure desire-baby and otherwise-that convinced her there would be no harm in pretending the baby was hers and Cole's...just for a little while.THEN COMES MARRIAGE....And it only made sense that she and Cole also assume the roles of husband and wife-strictly for show, of course.THEN COMES LOVE!Melinda and Cole both knew that despite their mutual attraction, they had nothing in common! So why, suddenly, was each of them fantasizing about making their pretend marriage the real thing?CONVENIENTLY YOURS: The Bravo family's marriages may have begun in name only-but were they destined to be true love matches after all?
The Secret Millionaire
by Patricia ThayerFROM SINGLE MOM TO CINDERELLAOne youthful summer night Rick Covelli captured innocent Jill Morgan's heart, then headed for Texas without her. Now the charming oilman was back. But Jill had an ironclad commitment to her child-and no intention of entrusting her fragile heart to any man ever again.Striking it rich hadn't erased Rick's desire for the angelic beauty beyond his reach. She asked him for nothing, but he could give her the world with his secret wealth. Though he wanted to protect and provide for Jill and little Lucas, he had to resist. Because Rick was a sweet-talking adventurer, not a small-town famliy man...wasn't he?WITH THESE RINGSwho will they wed?
The Only Cowboy for Caitlin
by Lois Faye DyerHER HOMETOWN SWEETHEARTTheir first kiss had been under the mistletoe, when Caitlin Drummond was little more than sweet sixteen. But years later, what started as a flirtation with Trey Weber grew into a fiery passion...one the aloof cowboy seemed reluctant to pursue. Until they cast the consequences aside one night to give each other comfort...and wound up creating a baby....Now Caitlin's childhood dream had come true: her handsome Montana man had proposed marriage. But before she said "I do," she needed to know that Trey wasn't just doing the honorable thing. She needed to know she was his one and only...just as he had always been hers.
The Irresistible Mr. Sinclair
by Joan Elliott PickartSINCLAIR'S SLEEPING BEAUTYJanice Jennings refused to be any man's "trophy" ever again. So she hid behind drab duds and think glasses. And the camoflauge worked. Not one man looked beneath the surface to discover the woman inside. Until Mr. Sinclair came along...Tayor Sinclair was sophisticated, sexy, irresistible. Janice was sure he'd had his share of beauties, and had broken a number of hearts. But something about Sinclair just didn't jibe. He didn't mind her plain appearance; he wanted to kiss her, hold her, drab duds and all! Once, she would have believed Taylor was too good to be true. Dare she trust her heart now?Best buddies find their bachelor days numbered in bestselling author Joan Elliot Pickart's engaging new series:The Bachelor Bet
The Most Eligible M.D.
by Joan Elliott PickartDR. GALAHADShe'd awakened to find mesmerizing dark eyes regarding her with concern, and strong, sheltering arms quick to comfort. This man was her hero, her healer and a complete stranger. Just as she was to herself!She could remember nothing. Not her name. Nor where she called home. Her past had been erased, while her life seemed to begin the moment Dr. Ben Rizzoli rescued her. Though there was an irresistible attraction between them, the dashing doctor held his emotions in check. As though he was keeping some deep, dark secret. As though he was desperately afraid of falling in love....Best buddies find their bachelor days numbered in bestselling author Joan Elliot Pickart's engaging new series:The Bachelor Bet
Their Other Mother
by Janis Reams HudsonINTRODUCING THE WILDERS OF WYATT COUNTY...When Belinda Randall showed up to help her widowed brother-in-law take care of his three sons, it was obvious that she had a Wyoming-sized soft spot for her beloved nephews-and that she didn't care one whit about their dad. But what Belinda had hidden for so long was her true feelings for rugged rancher Ace Wilder. For he was the only man who made her feel alive when he held her in his arms. And now that their sparring was setting off passionate sparks, was their a place for Belinda in Ace's hardened heart?Wilders of Wyatt County: Their hearts are as big as the wide open Wyoming sky
That First Special Kiss
by Gina WilkinsWITH ONE KISS...Kelly Morrison went from being Shane Walker's best friend to his most desired woman! Now she longed for Shane in ways she hadn't realized-and that scared her. For Shane and his family were the closest to kin the orphaned beauty ever had. Could she risk losing her newfound family for a chance with the rugged cowboy?Shane was shaken clear down to his boots by the sudden passion he felt for sweet Kelly. But that didn't stop the handsome rancher from pursuing her, despite her protests. For this tenderhearted lady had touched his very soul. And a man just couldn't walk away from that, now could he?FAMILY FOUND: SONS AND DAUGHTERSA new generation finds its way home and discovers the unbreakable bonds of family and love.
The No-Nonsense Nanny
by Penny RichardsSTAND-IN MOM...The grapevine was smokin'! Wayward, once-pampered Amber Campion was back in Vanity, eatin' humble pie. Against all odds she was determined to turn over a new leaf. Seeing her true potential, rock-solid sheriff Cal Simmons had gone and hired the feisty beauty as live-in nanny to the two troubled wards he'd taken into his heart and home. With Amber's unique cookin' and carin'-a "wife" in all ways but one-the secretly lonely sheriff was soon utterly smitten. But some secret from her past kep Amber from finding her safe haven in Cal's tender embrace. Now the rugged lawman had some mighty powerful persuadin' to do-for he aimed to make Amber his bride!THAT SPECIAL WOMAN!:She's friend, wife, mother-she's you! And beside each Special Woman stands a wonderfully special man.
Yours for Ninety Days
by Barbara McmahonSHE WASN'T AFRAID OF THE MAN-BUT SHE WAS AFRAID OF HER REACTION TO HIMEveryone warned her he was trouble. And he was. Because when Nick Tanner stormed onto Ellie Winslow's ranch, he made her heart skip a beat and her knees weaken. Nick was six feet of rugged sex appeal-and he'd be hers for the next ninety days.The only thing Nick wanted from Ellie was the opportunity to change his life. But despite his vow to avoid gentle, wide-eyed women, Nick found it awfully hard to keep his distance.Would the secrets of his past allow him to start over? Three months wasn't very long but with Ellie, it could be the start of a lifetime!
Wyoming Wildcat
by Myrna TemteHE'D HAVE TO BE BRAVE TO TAKE ON HER BROTHERSGrace McBride Kramer knew two kinds of men-those who stayed and those who left. Trouble was, the men who stayed were her brothers, her self-appointed protectors!But now Travis Sullivan was back in town, and suddenly Grace realized all she'd missed over the years. In Travis's strong, lovin' arms she wasn't a struggling single mother or the good girl Gracie McBride. She was Grace, a woman...born to be with this passionate cowboy-and ready to be his.But was Travis meant to be a family man?Hearts of WyomingRugged and wild, the McBride family has love to share...and Wyoming weddings are on their minds!
Wedding Bells and Mistletoe
by Trisha AlexanderTHOSE CALLAHAN EYES...Years ago two innocent young Texans stole one night of fire and wonder in each other's arms. But they'd betrayed a beloved friend to do so, and remorse drove Keith Callahan clear to Alaska, drove Susan into matrimony...and motherhood.But now Susan was widowed. And her young son with Callahan eyes uncannily adored prodigal Keith Callahan. Still, the couple's impossible past flared brighter than Christmas. But with such secrets behind them, dare Susan and Keith wish for more than one long-ago night of love?CALLAHANS & KINTogether these Texans built a town-but would they find love at Rainbow's End?