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Undercover Husband
by Rebecca WintersBACHELOR TERRITORYShe's his clientRoman Lufka is a rough, tough private investigator. He's been hired to protect Brittany Langford. The easiest way to be by her side, twenty-four hours a day, is to go undercover-as Brittany's husband....and his wife!But if protecting his "wife" is easy, living with her isn't. They're perfect strangers-and for Roman, Brit is all too perfect. It seems this confirmed bachelor is facing his toughest assignment yet-falling in love!"Rebecca Winters writes from the heart..."-Debbi MacomberThere are two sides to every story...and now it's his turn!
McTavish and Twins
by Trisha DavidKIDS & KISSESShe was surely just a gold digger?Why else would Erin O'Connell come back to Australia to live with her grandfather? Mike McTavish was convinced she was only out for what she could get-but when he saw Erin handle his orphaned twin niece and nephew so tenderly, he began to doubt his own conclusions, particularly when he compared Erin with his fiancée, Caroline.Mike wasn't so sure Caroline really cared for the children, who definitely didn't care for her. But having committed himself to the engagement, how could he back out honorably? Even if not to do so would mean heartache for himself, Erin and the children....From the author of McAllister's BabyWhere kids and kisses go hand in hand
The Twenty-Four-Hour Bride
by Day LeclaireWhirlwind WeddingsAnd the bride wore...maternity!Nick Colter can't forget the one night he spent with Dani Sheraton. Neither can Dani-their baby's arrival is, well...imminent. But, for nine months, she's kept her pregnancy a secret from him, knowing that Nick's past has left its scars. He doesn't love her, doesn't seem capable of loving anyone. Within twenty-four hours of Nick's return, Dani finds that she's a wife and a mother. Now all she has is a lifetime to teach her new husband about love!Who says you can't hurry love?Of Day Leclaire's Fairytale Weddings trilogy:"Delicious romance...dynamite characters...superb dialogue...a sure keeper."-Romantic Times
Married In A Moment
by Jessica SteeleWhirlwind WeddingsIt all happened so fast!Gideon Langford suggested to Ellena that, to gain guardianship of baby Violette, she should marry him. It took Ellena a few seconds to get over her shock-just one of many since Violette's parents went missing on vacation....There was no time to waste!Gideon reckoned they needed a marriage certificate within days, otherwise their claim to Violette would be in jeopardy. For the sake of her tiny niece, Ellena became Mrs Gideon Langford....Only married for the moment?Gideon insisted that, for appearances' sake, he and Ellena live together as man and wife. Which was fine-until they fell in love and began to wonder what would happen if Violette's mom and dad were ever found....Who says you can't hurry love?
The Playboy Assignment
by Leigh MichaelsFinding Mr RightKit, Susannah, Alison-Single, successful and not searching for husbands-but love finds them anyway!Persuading a millionaire to part with a fortune seemed like mission impossible. Even if it was in the public interest, it was going to be tough-especially as the man in question turned out to be Marcus Herrington...Susannah's first love.Eight years ago, Marc had stormed out of her life, believing she was having another man's baby. Convincing him otherwise, while sweet-talking him into helping a worthy cause, would be tricky. Even more so when Marc insisted negotiations take place in the bedroom! Suddenly Susannah was struggling to remember that the playboy assignment was business, not pleasure!
Rent-a-Cowboy (Back to the Ranch #14)
by Barbara McmahonBACK TO THE RANCHShe rented a cowboy...and found the man of her dreams!Becca Montgomery wanted to travel the world. But, after being left her father's ranch, she had to forget her plans for a while until her stepbrother returned from college.However her stepbrother decided not to come home and Becca couldn't keep her life on hold for ever. So when Josh Randall turned up looking for ranch work, she should have jumped at the chance. But when she hired Josh, she hired the perfect man. Tall, dark and handsome, he ran her ranch and her life like a dream. Who wanted to travel when she had her own custom-made cowboy to come home to?How the West is Won...and wooed!"Barbara McMahon has penned a book that's sure to satisfy."-Debbie Macomber
One Bride Required!
by Emma RichmondBACHELOR TERRITORYHusband included!When tycoon Nash Vallender inherits a dilapidated manor house, he decides it's time to settle down. He has the home, the fortune, so all he needs is the right woman.Enter Phoenix Langrish. Aside from being a gorgeous, leggy brunette, Phoenix is also the only woman Nash has ever come close to loving. Ten years ago Nash had thought Phoenix too young for a serious relationship. But Phoenix has never forgiven Nash for breaking her eighteen-year-old heart. Nash has his work cut out-how to get an unwilling bride to say "I do" when all she wants to say is "I don't!"There are two sides to every story...and now it's his turn!
A Wedding in the Family (Back to the Ranch #15)
by Susan FoxBACK TO THE RANCHSister of the bride!Lillian has a mission: to stop her wayward sister's wedding! Not only will her grandmother cut both sisters off without a penny if it goes ahead...but Rachel is also about to marry into the family of Texan rancher Rye Parrish. And he's just about the most self-satisfied, egotistical man Lilly has ever met!Rye is equally determined to stop the wedding. Only he's too proud to cooperate with Lilly. Just because she's heart-stoppingly pretty, that doesn't mean she isn't a spoiled little rich girl, just like her sister! Except, somehow, Lilly is beginning to seem a lot like his ideal woman, after all...."Susan Fox entertains us with lighthearted scenes and witty dialogue."-Romantic Times
Last Chance Marriage
by Rosemary GibsonKIDS & KISSESA brief encounter...and a second chance!For Clemency Adams, one disastrous marriage was enough. She'd decided to focus on her career in the future, and that meant trying to ignore the instinctive attraction she felt for the man next door-an attraction that started with a brief encounter five long years ago.For Joshua Harrington, one wife who had chosen her career over her family was more than enough. He'd decided to concentrate on his four-year-old twin sons, rather than pursue the woman next door who had awakened some compelling memories in him.It looked as though they were destined to throw away their last chance of happiness. Until two adorable little boys decided they wanted their father to get to know Clemency-a lot better!Kids & Kisses-Where kids and romance go hand in hand
Heavenly Husband
by Carolyn GreeneGUARDIAN ANGELSHe'd been a lousy fiancéKim hardly recognized her ex-fiancé. Jerry had the same delicious looks and body, even the same mannerisms, but ever since the accident, there were things about him that made him seem like a completely different man! Now he was the perfect angel-instead of a womanizing workaholic-who wanted to be with her twenty-four hours a day!He said she was in danger, and that she needed his protection. But the only danger Kim could foresee was falling in love with Jerry all over again! For, although he might seem heavenly now, what if the old Jerry were to return...?Falling in love sometimes needs a little help from above!
The Million-Dollar Marriage
by Eva RutlandWhirlwind WeddingsFor richer, for poorer...Tony Costello adored Melody. He loved her warmth, her bubbly sense of humor.... There were a million reasons to marry her. Thirty million to be precise-in dollars! Except Tony hadn't known about his bride's fortune. And he couldn't forgive her for it-for being rich and for keeping it a secret.But Melody knew Tony was a proud man. How could she tell him that she had more money in the bank than he could earn in a lifetime? He was everything she'd ever wanted in a husband, and saving their marriage was all that mattered. Rich or poor, she loved Tony. She just had to prove it!Who says you can't hurry love?
Wanted: Perfect Wife
by Barbara McmahonBACHELOR TERRITORYUnsuitable...but irresistible!Marc wanted a sleep, sophisticated woman from the right social background to marry and have children with, but he was finding it practically impossible! He was finally offered a solution in the guise of fun-loving Rennie Morgan, who certainly wasn't suitable herself-but had lots of eligible friends!Marc suggested that in return for his canceling a business debt she owed him, she should help him choose a bride. It seemed like a great idea-until he started thinking more about kissing Rennie than he did about finding his perfect wife!There are two sides to every story...and now it's his turn!
Partner for Love
by Jessica HartShe was here to stay-whether he liked it or not!Darcy discovered that the remote outback ranch she'd inherited came complete with a hostile partner-Cooper Anderson. It seemed he'd go to any lengths to get back his family home-even suffer Darcy's cooking. But Darcy jumped at Cooper's challenge to be his housekeeper for a month.... She'd prove that she and Bindaburra belonged together-even if that meant pretending she and Cooper were ideal partners, too!"Jessica Hart has a great gift for story-telling.... I never want to miss one of her books!"-Rebecca Winters
The Lady's Man
by Stephanie HowardROYAL AFFAIRRuling passions...As far as Lady Caterina was concerned, Matthew Allenby was a crook and a charlatan! He used lies and flattery to ease his way into the golden circle of the San Rinaldo royal family.But, for the sake of one of her beloved charities, Caterina was forced to work alongside him-only to discover that she was far from immune to his lethal charm. And at least one of her suspicions was being confirmed: Matthew Allenby was a thief-a thief of hearts!Romancing a royal was easy, marriage another affair!
The Scent of a Woman
by Peggy NicholsonLovingDANGEROUSLYSomething wonderful this way comes....Beautiful perfumer Demi Cousteau is at her wit's end. Her company is in jeopardy, her love life in tatters. Then comes a mystery man with a cool half million to invest. But what is he really buying? Inquiring minds at the FBI would like to know.Next comes Jon Sutton, another mystery man. Unlikely lab tech, unlikely lover. While Demi's hot on the trail of an unsurpassable fragrance, Jon sniffs closer and closer to an earth-shattering revelation.If Demi and Jon can survive one final, terrifying night that tests their courage and devotion to its limits, they just might find the true scent of happiness.
If Wishes Were Horses
by Carolyn McsparrenFAMILY MANIf wishes were horsesThe child's wish: A pony of her own. For her twelfth birthday-just as her father had promised years ago.The father's wish: A safe and happy life for his daughter. That's all Mike Whitten's ever wanted. And that means keeping her away from Liz Matthews and her "germ-filled" camp for young horselovers. It also means breaking his promise-a promise made in haste-at a time when Mike would have done anything to bring a smile to his child's face.The woman's wish: That Mike would stop treating his daugther as though she were made of glass. And-if Liz Matthews could sneak in a second wish-that he would start looking at Liz as more than just his daughter's riding teacher."A wonderful romance. Strong. Emotional. Superb. A real page-turner."-Patricia Potter, bestselling author of Starcatcher"Carolyn McSparren is a terrific, talented newcomer who has a gift for finding the emotional compass of a story."Debra Dixon, award-winning author of Bad to the Bone and Doc Holliday
Her Protector
by Ellen JamesCOUNT ON A COP"I love Ellen James's stories. Her wit sparkles and her full-speed-ahead heroines are sure to capture your heart."-Debbie MacomberFATHERS AND DAUGHTERSRobyn Myers loves her father. But Cal Myers has a secret he's not sharing. A secret that tests Robyn's love as never before, and could put her life-and her mother's-in danger.Mark Stewart loves his two daughters. But they accuse him of being a better cop than a father. And neither will forgive him for putting his job before them.At her father's insistence, Robyn comes to the shooting range to learn how to use a gun. Mark-on leave from the police department-is her teacher. But once again, the cop in him is taking over. He can't help wanting to step in and solve Robyn's problem.He can't help wanting to protect the woman he's beginning to love.
Having It All
by Roz Denny FoxFAMILY MANLove, family, success. Can you really have it all?Garrett Lock wants it all. He's a single father with a child he adores. He had a successful career. And now he wants a second chance at marriage, another shot at love-with Sherry Campbell.Despite her desire for a family, Sherry doesn't believe that love and independence are compatible. But when Garrett becomes her boss-and her neighbor-she starts to question her assumptions, falling first for his eight-year-old son...and then for him. She and Garrett both find there's more than one way to get what you want.With a little bit of compromise and a lot of trust...you can have it all!
It Takes a Baby
by Dee HolmesCOUNT ON A COPShe had to run, hide, change her identity...So why had Kathleen Hanes let herself get sidetracked by a baby-and the baby's too-handsome father, Booth Rawlings? To make matters worse, he was a cop-a never-say-die, never-give-up detective. It was the cops, after all, who had framed her for her husband's murder!But that was in tiny Rodeo, Wyoming. Maybe things would be different in New England. Maybe she could finally have the family she longed for, a career...a baby. And young Lisa Rawlings fit the bill. But sooner or later Kathleen's past would catch up with her and Booth would learn who she really was.Until then, though, could it hurt to dream a little?
You Were On My Mind
by Margot EarlyThe MidwivesNo memory of her husband-or her child...Ivy Walcott is a midwife. She understands the mysteries of birth, the wonder of babies-yet she doesn't know if she's ever had a baby. Because Ivy only remembers the last ten years of her life.Then, unexpectedly, she learns that her real name is Gina Till. As Gina, she went missing from a West Virginia town and showed up in Colorado with no idea how she got there.She goes back to Cullin Till, the husband she can't remember, and their daughter, Gabriela. She begins to discover that Gina Till did things Ivy Walcott doesn't like. And she falls in love with Cullen, the man she's still married to-the man whose heart she broke all those years ago....
Ride a Painted Pony
by Carolyn McsparrenSomeone close to Nick Kendall had betrayed his trust, and Nick can't go to the police. What he needs is an experienced private investigator.Taylor Hunt is "experienced," all right. For two years she's answered telephones, run papers to the local courthouse and occasionally tricked insurance cheats into showing they could still mow the lawn and shoot pool. More than anything she'd like to solve this case on her own-even if it kills her. And it just might.But not if her new client has his way. Nick is determined to keep his detective safe in his arms. Even if it means losing everything else...including his reputation.
It Happened in Texas
by Darlene GrahamTrouble in Texas...Every morning since her husband's death, Marie Manning wakes up and reassures herself that everything's fine. Just fine. Her home is secure, her kids are brilliant, her pets precious and her friends plentiful.Then Marie's world goes from safe to scary when a neighbor's body turns up on her ranch. Suddenly all kinds of people-including Sheriff Jim Whittington-have questions for Marie.But Marie has questions of her own. What is Whittington keeping from her? And-when it comes to the sheriff-should she believe the "evidence" or should she trust her heart?"Sizzling romance, chilling suspense, hankie-grabbing tenderness-talented newcomer Darlene Graham dishes them all up in this great book. You won't put it down!"-Merline Lovelace
Julia
by Shannon WaverlyCIRCLE of FRIENDSMay the circle be unbroken...They'd been friends growing up on the small East Coast island of Harmony-Julia, Lauren and Cathryn, Amber and the others. Now one of them is dead, and Julia Lewis goes home for the first time in seven years.Julia's grief makes this a bittersweet experience. But coming home is also a chance to revive old memories and reconnect with her circle of old friends. And to fall-hard-for a Boston journalist named Ben Grant who now owns the island's weekly paper.Still, despite Julia's feelings for Ben, she can't accept his accusations about Amber's death-that is was murder, not suicide, and that Julia's friend, chief of police Charlie Slocum, ran a sloppy investigation.With his charming smile and awkward questions, Ben's causing all kinds of complications in Harmony's little world. And in Julia's...
O Little Town of Glory
by Judith BowenMEN OF GLORYThe town of Glory-a good place to go for Christmas!Calgary lawyer Honor Templeman makes a shocking discovery after her husband's death. Parker Templeman had another wife-and two children! They lived in the small ranching community of Glory, and the children have apparently been left in the care of their uncle. Honor's determined to look into that situation.His sister, Sylvie, and Parker Templeman are dead, and Joe Gallant has no intention of handing over their children to Honor-no matter how attractive her finds her. Because neither love nor law will induce him to break the promise he made to Sylvie.But...if Honor married him, she could have a relationship with the kids. They'd be a family. They'd do family things-like ball games and school concerts...and Christmas.A cowboy town in cowboy country. This is a place a woman could love. These are men a woman could love!
Let It Snow
by Sherry LewisChristmas in ColoradoThe men in Marti Johanssen's life seem determined to ruin her Christmas. Her teenage son wants to move in with his dad; her father wants her to reconcile with her ex so the Colorado family ranch will be in "capable" hands. And for some reason, Gil, her ex-husband, is being more attentive than he ever was during their marriage.Fortunately Rick Dennehy, the attractive widower next door, seems quite happy not to be involved in Marti's life. He's made it perfectly clear that he's back in Colorado only for as long as it takes to sell his property.Too bad. Marti's beginning to wish she had a man like Rick under her Christmas tree.