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Heart of the Hunter
by Bj JamesAgent: Jeb TannerMission: To Protect a LadyJeb was used to tough assignments, but this latest would be the biggest challenge of his career. The prey: a ruthless murderer-and his ex-best friend. The bait: pretty Nicole Callison-the killer's sister. Jeb knew Nicole would never turn away her own brother, so he renewed their old ties...and waited.But the once-gawky teenager had grown into a seductive-yet too trusting-woman. And Jeb was powerless to resist the passion that quickly flared between them. But would her love turn to ashes when she discovered the bitter truth-that he could take her brother dead or alive?
Man Overboard
by Karen LeaboWhat Paige Did on Her Vacation...Prim and proper Paige Stovall knew that Harrison Powell was after something...and it certainly wasn't her body! After all, Paige was just a small-town gal on a big-time vacation, not the type that a debonair, carefree bachelor would find appealing. Still, she wouldn't kick Harrison out of her bedroom-if he ever decided to come in....Harrison was after something, all right. The suave private investigator was searching for some stolen goods, and he was convinced Paige had the loot! The only way he could think of to get near her was to butter her up with loving words and longing glances.Then he made his biggest mistake-he fell for her...even though he was lying to her.
The Rancher and the Redhead
by Suzannah DavisOf Bachelors and BabiesWhat was rancher Sam Preston to do when he found himself saddled with an infant? Holler for his best pal, of course. A single gal like Roni Daniels might not have first-hand experience raising kids, but at least she was a woman.And Weddings...Roni knew what Sam needed: a wife! And she was willing to fill the position. Sure, he'd think that their marriage would be strictly business. But if she had her way, business would soon be mixed with pleasure....
Alex and the Angel
by Dixie BrowningMr. SeptemberThe Single Dad: Wealthy bachelor Alex Hightower has three women on his mind....His Sassy-Mouthed Teenage Daughter: A girl with training bras on her mind.His "Steady Gal": A snooty socialite with marriage to Mr. Moneybags on her mind.Angeline Wydowski Perkins: An unsuitable woman with an endless supply of love for Alex on her mind.My steady's familiar-but about as exciting as a stale croissant. Angeline's exciting-but about as familiar as a total stranger. Of course, my daughter comes first in my life, and she adores Angeline...a woman who couldn't possibly be the next Mrs. Hightower!
Almost a Honeymoon
by Susan CrosbyReluctant BrideWhen a leather-clad stranger forced Paige O'Halloran into a limousine, she knew her humdrum life was about to change. Then her abductor turned out to be longtime nemesis Rye Warner-hired to be her bodyguard. And in order to keep her safe, he was hiding them away in a honeymoon cottage!Unlikely GroomRye couldn't believe his luck. He was being paid to protect the prim-and-proper Paige, the same woman he'd been verbally battling with for years. But now that he'd finally gotten a look at the elusive Ms. O'Halloran, he knew he was in for some cold showers. For suddenly Rye wanted to turn their "honeymoon" into the real thing.
Two Faced Woman
by Lucy GordonPartners in Crime...Private Investigator Debbie Harker had had her share of tough assignments-and going undercover as a notorious gangster's moll was certainly one of them. But tougher still was her self-appointed coconspirator, Detective Inspector Jake Garfield-strong-willed, hot-tempered...and infuriatingly sexy....And Love?Working with a woman was the last thing Jake would have chosen to do, yet only an irresistible femme fatale like Debbie could help him infiltrate the underworld. A woman that sexy could make a man's life heaven or hell. Hell, Jake knew about. But not heaven-at least not yet....
A Wolf in the Desert
by Bj JamesKidnapped!An enigmatic stranger had claimed Patience O'Hara as his woman, protecting her from the gang that had taken her hostage. Now she had to pretend to be his lover, or face harm at the hands of a group of lawless drifters. But something about her rescuer made him different from the rest-he just didn't act like an outlaw.Abducting Patience hadn't been part of secret agent Matthew Winter Sky's mission, but she'd gotten herself into trouble, and he couldn't just let her suffer. But now he had to choose: Would he complete his dangerous mission, or escape with the beautiful woman he'd sworn to defend with his life?
A Wife in Time
by Cathie LinzMake-Believe MarriageGetting stuck solving a century-old murder mystery before it happened wasn't Susannah Hall's idea of a good time-especially since she was posing as Kane Wilder's blushing bride! Somehow, she and the infuriating man had both been transported back in time, and now they were sharing more than a marriage bed....Sharing tiny quarters with all six feet of exasperating-but-gorgeous Kane was getting on Susannah's nerves-and giving her sweaty palms and heart palpitations. Especially since Susannah had old-fashioned values, and Kane was obviously wrestling with old-fashioned lust....
The Rogue and the Rich Girl
by Christine PachecoStranded!Nicole Jackson looked oh-so-sexy in a pair of jeans, but to Ace Lawson she was nothing but a nuisance. First, she hired him to take her on some wild adventure; then she got him stuck in the middle of nowhere. Now "Miss Prim" was expecting him to rescue her from a mess of her own making!Nicole had thought the trip would add excitement to her humdrum life, but she never dreamed she'd be trapped with "Mr. Seduction." Still, she had a feeling Ace could teach her a thing or two about life-and maybe she could give him a little education about true love....
Angels and Elves
by Joan Elliott PickartMr. NovemberName: Forrest MacAllister-confirmed bachelor/family manMarital Status: Single (but who needed a wife with all the MacAllister babies around?)Honors: MacAllister family Baby Bet ChampionThe most important thing in Forrest's busy life was his family and their quirky traditions, from angels-and-elves assignments to complicated Baby Bets. Until his very pregnant, matchmaking sister asked him to take on a special assignment...Jillian Jones-Jenkins.One look at the sexy brunette had Forrest thinking about things he never thought possible...like brides and babies and happily ever after. Unfortunately, the lady in question had a project of her own-getting Forrest MacAllister married...but not to her!
Whatever Comes
by Lass SmallIt Was the Scoop of the Year...Everyone was talking about the way Amabel Clayton had finessed the interview with elusive rock start Sean Morant. The sexy, mysterious musician never did publicity, and tongues were wagging-exactly how did the reporter get her story?And the Affair of the Decade?Amabel was furious. How dare people suggest she would sleep with a subject to get a story? Besides, she would never get involved with the likes of Sean. She wasn't about to become another notch on his studded leather belt! The sensuous, talented, romantic man was definitely off-limits. Well...probably. Um...possibly?
Arizona Heat
by Jennifer GreeneShe Wasn't Looking For a HusbandKansas McClellan was looking for her brother, and Paxton Moore was the only man who could help her. She'd heard he knew the tough, Western landscape like the back of his callused hand, so it didn't matter that he stirred in her feelings of longing that she'd rather not explore....He Wasn't Out to Find a WifePaxton was happy with his life just the way it was, but ever since Kansas barged into town, the sultry days-and hot nights-were getting far too steamy for comfort. But he simply couldn't resist her. This was one female in distress he couldn't refuse-even if finding her brother meant losing his heart.
A Cowboy Christmas
by Ann MajorMr. DecemberLeander Knight: A rugged cowboy from the wrong side of the corralHis One and Only: Heddy Knight-his ex-wifeCommon Ground: Their daughter-and the Christmas star they were both born underThe seductive rich girl and the workingman's cowboy knew they were each other's destiny. But her family disagreed, and he hightailed it out of town for good. Years later, Heddy was planning a Christmas wedding to another man, but Leander refused to let Heddy go. Nothing would stop this Christmas cowboy from interrupting the marriage vows-and stealing back his princess bride!
Christmas Wedding
by Pamela MacalusoRenegade GroomJesse Tyler had to find a date for his sister's wedding-fast! So he decided to ask Holly Bryant. With her carefree ways and black leather miniskirt, she was sure to shake up his stuffy family. Trouble was, Jesse was the one getting all shook up!Holly the Holiday Bride?Holly knew Jesse was the most eligible millionaire around-not that a hunk with attitude was her idea of husband material. But then, she and Jesse weren't really engaged, and his steamy mistletoe kisses were just part of the charade...weren't they?
Gift Wrapped Dad
by Sandra SteffenThe Hunk Under Her Christmas TreeSingle mom Krista Wilson could hardly believe that the man she'd loved years ago was standing before her, asking for help. Though Krista had sworn off men long ago, she couldn't resist agreeing to Will's request-with a few stipulations:No midnight kisses under the mistletoe. No slinky gifts that would add temptation to their strictly business relationship. No mention of the stormy past they shared.And no promises to her son Will didn't intend to keep. Because little Tommy had decided that Will was the dad he'd asked Santa for. And Krista didn't have the heart to deny it....
Where There's Smoke
by Doreen RobertsFor the Love of a ChildNo one seemed to believe how much widowed Turner Mitchell's little girl meant to him. No one but enigmatic Claire Spencer. His daughter's godmother offered to help him fight for custody, but Turner feared her maternal motives were simply a smoke screen, concealing explosive secrets....Claire had made a promise: to look after her best friend's daughter-not get involved with the child's tempting and hardheaded father. But no matter how infuriating he was, Turner set her soul on fire. Yet Claire had to keep her mind clear if she was going to help him...and stop the truth from coming out.
Desert Man
by Barbara FaithMan of Two WorldsPrince Kumar Ben Ari was as much at home with the fast-paced ways of the West as he was among the tribes of the desert kingdom he ruled. But when it came to women, he preferred them old-fashioned-until he met a thoroughly modern, thoroughly delectable, thoroughly American woman and knew he had to have her, whatever the cost....Josie McCall didn't appreciate the way this arrogant sheikh had manipulated her into coming to his homeland. Whatever he thought, she couldn't be bought-not for all the oil in the Middle East. And yet there was something about this man-some timeless power that seemed to call to her unwilling soul....
Surrogate Dad
by Marion Smith CollinsSeeing Is BelievingWhen Alexandra Prescott's innocent sketch made her and her son targets for murder, the independent-minded widow needed someone to depend on. The most unlikely candidate? Luke Quinian, new neighbor, pin-striped lawyer-and definite preference of her adolescent son, badly in need of a father....Luke Quinian had been attracted to Alexandra Prescott since he first laid eyes on her, but he knew that with his reassuring horn-rims and conservative suits, he was hardly her type. Still, he found it hard to stay away from her and her son-and not just because they needed protection. The closer he got to Alexandra, the more he realized she wasn't the only one in danger....
Into Thin Air
by Karen LeaboWithout a TraceTheir disappearances had haunted Detective Caroline Triece for longer than she cared to remember-young girls in trouble who had simply vanished. She'd known with chilling certainty that something was very wrong, and now she had the terrible proof-the cold, lifeless body of a girl who had just given birth....There was no room in her life for anything that came between her and her work-and that definitely included her disturbing new partner. It wasn't simply that Austin Lomax didn't share her obsession with this case. The real problem was that he was awakening feelings that she had thought were long dead....
Moonlight Lady
by Barbara FaithToo Hot to HandleNew York cop Sam O'Shaughnessy preferred his females big, brunette and lusty. The petite blonde he found stranded was none of the above. Yet the moment prim Lisa Collier straddled his hot black Harley, Sam was bewitched. Bothered. And definitely bewildered.Who was this pint-size Venus distracting him from his dangerous mission? Was she enmeshed in a murderous narcotics ring? To find out, Sam had to get close to her. Close enough to know she felt soft as a cloud, delicate as a moonbeam....Still, if Lisa was dirty, Sam would have to take her down. Otherwise, his wild, angry desire would surely do him in.
A Man Without Love
by Beverly BirdA Woman With a Secret...Catherine Landano was running scared, so she hid on a secluded reservation where the vast land could shelter her secrets. Yet enigmatic Navajo Jericho Bedonie didn't want her on his territory. His intimidating stares had her shaking with trepidation-and desire. Because Catherine knew that Jericho would be her savior...or her destruction.Jericho knew a woman like Catherine could never survive his rugged, unpredictable land. She needed tangible explanations, but some things defied logic...like the potent sensual feelings she aroused. But Catherine was not who she pretended to be. And Jericho needed to uncover her deception-before it was too late....
Dearest Enemy
by Alexandra SellersPrime Suspect...Private Detective Elain Owen's latest assignment was driving her crazy! As she tried to solve the mystery, her list of suspects was getting longer-and kookier-by the second. How could she build a case against a mischievous ghost and a cat who fancied fifteen-year-old whiskey?Of course, there was sexy Math Powys, too. As the owner of the torched hotel, he was her prime suspect. Yet her heart told her he couldn't be guilty, especially when just one look from him made her burn with a desire unlike anything she'd ever experienced....
An Innocent Man
by Margaret WatsonHe's BackConnor MacCormac could hear the whispers as he walked down the streets of his hometown. He had been Pine Butte's bad boy-sexy, smart and a bit too wild. He'd left twelve years ago, but the townspeople had long memories. And as far as they were concerned, Connor was guilty-of a most unspeakable act.Sarah Wesley had always been tempted by the brooding loner. But she couldn't forget what had happened to her family. Torn between guilt and desire, she was heading for trouble...with the last man she should ever want. The secret they shared bound them together-and could rip the whole town apart....
A Man Without a Haven
by Beverly BirdA Woman With a MissionWhen headstrong Shadow Bedonie set out to uncover the mystery of the artifacts missing from her land, she never expected a confrontation with Mac Tshongely-or the sizzling attraction she felt. Yet despite her suspicions about this brooding wanderer, she found herself offering him a haven from the loneliness reflected in his eyes....Mac knew the only things in life that endured were the ruins he'd unearthed. Where women were concerned, forever was not in Mac's vocabulary. But he found himself inexplicably drawn to Shadow and the promise of tomorrow she offered. And soon he began wondering if home could be where the heart is....
Shelter in His Arms
by Elane OsbornLeft For DeadJack McDermott had been the toughest cop in town before a criminal's bullet changed his life forever. Wounded and bitter, Jack vowed to catch the culprit. The bloody trail led straight to an endangered beauty-and emotions he had struggled to bury.Lonely Libby Stratton had given up on heroes, and she knew better than to trust her instincts when it came to men. But the handsome stranger had saved her life-shouldn't she trust him?Jack claimed Libby's only hope was to stay under cover and play dead. But being in close quarters with him made her feel more alive than ever....