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Lucy and the Stone
by Dixie BrowningMr. MayIrresistible Man: Stone McCloud couldn't let a big-mouthed floozy ruin a family's good name!Unattainable Woman: Having bad taste in husbands and being trapped in a femme fatale's body were only two of Lucy Dooley's problems.Unexpected Happening: Hah! They've both been hoodwinked!When Stone was sent to North Carolina's Outer Banks to spy on Lucy, a big-mouthed floozy was nowhere to be found on Coronoke Island. Seemingly sweet and wonderful, Lucy was obviously planning to wrap him around her ringless finger and then do him in!
The Millionaire's Pregnant Bride
by Dixie BrowningBusinessman William Bradford hadn't thought wedding bells were tolling for him until he met secretary Diana Foster, who was vulnerable, alone - and just a little bit pregnant. . . with another man's child. His protective instincts aroused, Will did the honorable thing and proposed. But marriage was turning out to be anything but convenient for the tall, dark Texan. The passions that his new bride inspired in him soon had Will wanting to extend their temporary arrangement so that he could love, honor and cherish Diana for a lifetime!
More to Love
by Dixie BrowningDiet was a four-letter word. But then again, so was Rafe, as in Rafe Webber, the hard-edged playboy - and culinary wizard - whod suddenly invaded Mollys week in paradise. A week in which this small-town girl had vowed to reinvent herself. But with every sexually charged minute of their acquaintance, Mollys hunger turned into something else altogether. . . . From the boardroom to the kitchen, Rafe was always in control. But when he found himself stranded with the delectable Molly Dewhurst, his self-control disappeared. Molly refused to believe that his intentions were true, and Rafe was determined to show her that she was every inch the woman for him!
The Passionate G-Man
by Dixie BrowningMAN of the MonthTHE LAWLESS HEIRSMR. MAYThe G-Man: Secret agent Daniel Lawless...double-crossed by his own agency!The Woman: Brokenhearted beauty Jasmine Clancy...betrayed by her fiancé and best friend!The passion: Suddenly trapped together in a remote hideaway, the two hotheads exploded with desire...for each other....Agent Lawless had a bad guy to nab. More, he had his own untouchable heart to guard. Yet from the moment he met the lovely and mysterious Jasmine, keeping his mind on his mission got harder and harder. And keeping his hands off the forbidden Jasmine was even more of a mission impossible....THE LAWLESS HEIRS: A surprise will unite the Lawless family-and leads them to love!
Rocky and the Senator's Daughter
by Dixie Browning"Any woman who can make a man laugh and want to jump her bones at the same time is more valuable than rubies and pearls." - Rocky Waters, ex-hotshot journalist and unlikely hero. Rocky Waters first met Sarah Jones when she was a shy teenager. Now scandal had followed the senator's daughter to North Carolina, and Rocky had to warn her. Sarah fiercely guarded her privacy - and the child she secretly supported. But Rocky was just as determined to win over this sensual, spirited widow who aroused his protective instincts - and a whole lot more. . . .
Single Female (Reluctantly) Seeks...
by Dixie BrowningFor Her Thirty-Seventh Birthday, JeanAnn's Friends Place a Personal Ad For Her....The Three Blind Dates:Bachelor #1: Nice enough-except for that little problem.Bachelor #2: Talked nonstop about his ex-wife.Bachelor #3: Gorgeous and a gentleman-until the big incident.Mr. Right?After all the perfume (which he doesn't respond to), all the small talk (which he doesn't make) and all the dry goodbye kisses (he's too passionate for that), JeanAnn finally falls in love. Hint: He's the only one who's not the least bit interested....
Stryker's Wife
by Dixie BrowningRugged Kurt Stryker wasn't a man of many words, but he did have a hot desire for Debranne Kiley. So when he needed a wife to keep custody of the boy in his care, he started practising his 'I do'. Problem was, whenever he had Debranne in his arms, he couldn't get the proposal past his lips! Now this sweet, loving woman had him longing to say three little words he'd never planned on uttering again. . .
Texas Millionaire
by Dixie BrowningTHE OIL BARONHe was the epitome of masculinity-and rich as sin. But with midlife approaching, Texas baron Hank Langley was in sore need of a wife. And finding a Mrs.Langely from the bevy of social-climbing beauties was a challenge even for this ex-military man. Until Callie Riley, his new, much younger secretary, breezed into his life and took Hank's hardened heart by storm. Suddenly he was learning more about love than he'd ever thought possible. Could the millionaire convince this fresh-faced country girl to say "I do" to an older man?Five wealthy Texas bachelors-all members of the state's most exclusive club-set out on a mission to rescue a princess...and find true love.
Two Hearts, Slightly Used
by Dixie BrowningBrace Ridgeway:Okay, I was dumped. No big deal. I'm not too upset at being single again, but the reason I got jilted was pretty embarrassing. So I escaped to North Carolina's Outer Banks to be alone, and what do I get? A woman who wants to know my business.Frances Jones:What's a gal to do when she gets a scrumptious-looking, sexy man for company, and he's not much of a talker? I know he's been through something, but I also know that underneath that hard, muscled chest I can't keep my eyes off is a soft heart I want to make mine forever!
The Virgin and the Vengeful Groom
by Dixie BrowningHell-bent on revenge, navy SEAL Curt Powers set out to find the person who had stolen his heritage. But when innocent beauty Lily O' Malley turned out to be the object of his search, Curt disregarded his careful strategy and took the biggest chance of his life... Sweet Lily had never met anyone quite like Curt Powers. Rough, tough-- and sexy as all get-out-- he stirred desire deep in her soul. But Lily had never given her heart-- or her body-- to any man. Could Curt convince her that some risks were worth taking... ?
Silhouette Spring Fancy 1994
by Dixie Browning Cait London Pepper AdamsAn omnibus edition of three romantic novels - GRACE AND THE LAW, LIGHTFOOT AND LOVING and OUT OF THE DARK - in which three handsome bachelors find the love of a lifetime.
Designed for Love
by Kelsey BrowningBook four of Texas NightsAshton Davenport: Hot blonde. Old Money. Off-limits.That's how Mac McLaughlin sees her, anyway. And now that he's enduring a temporary self-imposed exile in tiny Shelbyville, Texas, he's seeing her way too often. Mac only wants to succeed as the contractor for the Lily Lake development in order to rebuild his reputation and return to Dallas, pronto. A sexy distraction like Ashton was not in the plans.Mac McLaughlin: Hot builder. Cash poor. Hands-on.Ashton kissed her trust fund goodbye and left her life as a society princess to prove she could make it on her own. Developing Lily Lake is her big chance, but it's hard to stay focused working side-by-side with bossy, rough-around-the-edges Mac. Especially when he pulls off his shirt.When the discovery of an endangered species derails the project, Mac can't afford to stick around for a stalled job. His and Ashton's explosive chemistry aside, he's outta there...unless she can convince him that they just might be able to build something together.86,000 words
Personal Assets
by Kelsey BrowningSex therapist Allie Shelby has the professional credentials, but she could use a bit more practical experience. Finding the right man to bring out her inner bad girl is tough in a population-challenged Texas town. So when sinfully sexy Cameron Wright rolls back into Shelbyville, Allie wastes no time inviting him to join her in some hands-on research.Cameron has come home to fulfill his dream of restoring classic cars. Back in high school, he knew the town princess, Allie Shelby, was way out of his league. Today he has even less in common with Allie, so he's shocked as hell when she propositions him. Still, he's only human, so he accepts her offer-and with each encounter, she shows him another, wilder side. Before long, he's thinking about more than just sex.But while her personal life heats up, Allie's business is about to crash and burn. And she has to convince Cameron that she's one princess who's not looking for a prince to ride to her rescue.82,000 words
Problems in Paradise
by Kelsey BrowningBook three of Texas NightsEden Durant hasn't always been Eden Durant. She's made a fresh start in Shelbyville, Texas, far from her mother's notoriety. Running the Paradise Garden Café is as much excitement as Eden wants-or it was, until she meets Beck Childress. Although he's the one man who could expose her past, she's willing to open up enough to see if he might be her future.Chief Deputy Childress is determined to get to know the real Eden, when he isn't busy cleaning up after the sheriff and running in the election to replace him. When several men fall sick after eating in Eden's café, he investigates even as her mysterious past raises both his suspicions and his protective instincts.As their relationship heats up, so do the pressures of Beck's campaign. When Eden's secrets are revealed, jeopardizing his dream of becoming sheriff, he'll need to choose: serve and protect the town he loves or the woman who makes it home.91,000 words
Running the Red Light
by Kelsey BrowningBook two of Texas Nights After wearing a Least Likely to Succeed label all her life, Roxanne Eberly is hell-bent on making her Red Light Lingerie store successful. Although the residents of small-town Shelbyville, Texas, are a little...lingerie-resistant, she'll win them over eventually. So when a former employer sues her, putting a major wrinkle in her careful plans, she reluctantly accepts help from hot-stuff Houston attorney Jamie Wright. Jamie's on track to become his firm's youngest partner, but discovers an unwritten prerequisite-marriage. Turns out, the only woman he wants is Roxanne, but peddling thongs and sex toys isn't a suitable career for the spouse of an up-and-coming attorney. Jamie's tangled up in Roxanne's lawsuit, her life and her lingerie. But if they're ever going to make it work, Roxanne's big-city boy will have to decide what he values more: the career he always thought he wanted or the woman he never thought he'd fall for. 86,000 words
Balancing Act
by Laura BrowningHe has high expectations. And she exceeds every one. Seth Barlow picks his teeth with the bones of secretaries he's chewed up and spit out. Except Tessa Edwards. She's completely unruffled by his bad attitude--and completely undone by his touch. But Tessa is balancing on a high wire with no safety net. Her job is the only thing that keeps her from losing custody of her little brother to her money-hungry aunt and uncle, who care less for the dyslexic child than for the hefty trust fund that comes with him. When ten thousand dollars goes missing from Barrett Newspapers and shows up in Tessa's personal bank account, not even her budding relationship with Seth can help Tessa keep her job...or her little brother. Warning: One bad-tempered boss, one super-efficient secretary, and a whole lot of sparks!72,000 Words
Bittersweet
by Laura BrowningCan love survive a night he can't remember but one she'll never forget? Anna Barlow is giving herself a fresh start, leaving everything about her old life behind. With a new name, a new career and a new look, everything about her has changed since the night her daughter Becca was conceived. Anna finds out just how different she looks when an emergency farm call brings her face to face with her baby's father...and he has no idea who she is. Chris Stevenson is on hiatus from the world of competitive show-jumping. He's returned to the family farm to get his life back in order. Nothing's been right for the past year... not since the night that has remained a blank in his memory. When he meets the area's newest veterinarian, Chris feels two things--instant lust and that he's met her somewhere before. As they struggle to reconcile the night he can't remember, both Chris and Anna must learn to trust each other and the idea of what family really means.71,000 Words
Broken Heart
by Laura BrowningPerfection isn't all it's cracked up to be. Stacey Barlow-Barrett has the perfect life-or, at least, the illusion of one. She's married to the man her parents approved, and she's making it work. But keeping up appearances is wearing her down. Her husband, Jace, wants to start a family. Her former lover, Mason, is a business associate she can't cut off, and he twists the knife at every opportunity. Trying to make everyone happy-everyone except herself-has her on the verge of a breakdown. When Jace's best friend moves in, everything that seemed tenuously tolerable is now completely unbearable, and Stacey realizes something is very wrong in her marriage. Jace is keeping up appearances too, and it's at Stacey's expense. Mason is the only one she can turn to for help...if he can forgive her for marrying Jace while the sheets were still warm from their last encounter. And even if he does forgive her, and she does dig her way out of the mess her marriage has become, Stacey may not be ready for what he needs in return: love. CONTENT WARNING: This book contains some mild m/m encounters, language and violent situations that may make some readers uncomfortable.69,000 Words
Erin's Way (Mountain Meadow Homecomings #3)
by Laura BrowningWelcome to Mountain Meadow, Virginia, where love is worth waiting for... The town bad girl is back, and this time, Erin Richardson is in need of protection. Years ago, her youthful crush on handsome older man Sam Barnes nearly led to scandal. Now she's on the run from an entirely different kind of trouble: a criminal intent on eliminating his witnesses--including Erin. As the local sheriff, Sam's duty-bound to provide a safe haven. Though tongues will surely wag once Erin is sharing a house with the sexy lawman.... Erin is still too young, too vulnerable, and too irresistibly beautiful. But when Sam lays eyes on her again, all he wants to do is shelter her in his arms. It won't be easy keeping her out of harm's way. But it'll be even harder keeping the woman he never forgot out of his bed--and his heart...
Lost & Found Love (Mountain Meadow Homecomings #2)
by Laura BrowningA haven in his arms....Welcome to Mountain Meadow, Virginia, where homecomings lead to happily ever after... Tabitha MacVie has come to Mountain Meadow to meet the sister she never knew, and find the family she longs for. What she discovers is a close-knit community determined to close ranks against the new art teacher, especially once she catches the eye of the town's most eligible bachelor. Tabby tries hard to keep Joe Taylor at a distance. But staying away from the handsome preacher isn't easy once he opens his arms to her.... Tabby is the answer to Joe's prayers. Too bad the spirited beauty believes she doesn't belong in Mountain Meadow--or with him. Still, Joe can't resist offering her shelter against the local gossips, or giving her a strong shoulder to lean on when her family hopes are dashed. And when Tabby's life is suddenly on the line, Joe will do anything to save the woman who stole his heart.
Remember Me
by Laura BrowningThe plane went down...and took their love with it. All Brandon Barlow-Barrett wants is a week away from his family's newspaper empire, time on the slopes to relax and refocus. What he gets is Lucy Cameron, the most extraordinary woman he's ever met. Lucy Cameron doesn't take vacations. Not until now. Her very first vacation is full of highs--falling in love with Brandon Barrett--and lows--realizing she has to tell him she earns her living as a stripper. But there's no time to reveal her secret. On the way back from a day trip to a neighboring Colorado town, their plane's engine sputters and stops. All they have left is the dangerous peaks of the mountains, a nearby lake for a crash-landing, and Brandon's last-minute declaration of love. CONTENT WARNING: This is not an easy road to Happily Ever After. Some readers may be disturbed by the detailed description of the plane crash. Also, explicit language.71,000 Words
Special Delivery (Mountain Meadow Homecomings #1)
by Laura BrowningWelcome home to Mountain Meadow, Virginia--a small town with a big heart, where love is just around the corner...All Holly Morgan wants is a safe place to have her baby. Nestled deep within the Blue Ridge Mountains, miles away from her abusive ex-fiancé, Spence, Mountain Meadow seems perfect. Holly can manage a few meddling church matrons if it means Spence can't find her. Harder to handle is Jake Allred. He may be a dark-haired hunk, but he's also someone Holly can't trust: a cop. Since his time in the military, Lieutenant Jake Allred has lived to protect and serve. And if anyone needs protection, it's Holly. Having been let down by the law before, she's wary of letting Jake into her life. But when an unexpected snow storm strands them together, their attraction is hot enough to melt the mounting ice. Just when Jake thinks he's finally warmed Holly's heart, Spence strikes. Now it's up to Jake to save Holly's baby and bring their fledgling family back together.78,000 Words
Winning Heart
by Laura BrowningCan love beat a lust for revenge? Nelson Anderson is one of the richest men in America, but his life has become a quagmire of bitterness and the need for revenge. Wynter O'Reilly is a gutsy girl determined to make her life better-and she just may be the tool Nelson needs. All she needs is a little polish. To his surprise, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks helps heal emotional scars that all the money in the world can't fix. But just when Nelson realizes that, his own plot for revenge may cost him not only Wynter's love but her very life. WARNING: Passionate, sweaty sex in the out-of-doors93,000 Words
Angel's Baby
by Pamela Browning"Let's Make a Baby Together."Angel McCabe's biological clock was ringing-loud. But there was no one else on the otherwise uninhabited Florida island to hear it. With no husband in sight, she had no choice but to run a personal ad. Once wedded-and pregnant-Angel would send the man packing.Sexy sailor Stewart Adams wanted to ensure his immortality and his name before disappearing into the South Seas, but he didn't plan on being around long enough to become a domestic dad. Angel sounded like the ideal wife for him.Theirs would have been the perfect marriage of convenience-if it weren't for one small thing....
Baby Christmas
by Pamela BrowningThe year the Stork played Santa-and Cupid-for Christmas!Alone on Christmas Eve, Rachel Hirsch was astounded to find a cooing newborn outside her apartment door. With social services closed for the holiday, she had to take the baby home with her. Luckily, Santa also put handsome Joe Marzinski in her path.Joe had almost given up finding a wife and mother for his intended brood-until he met Rachel. She inflamed his senses even as she confused him. A sexy, maternal woman who claimed to want no part of romance and family...? It was December 24, and that gave Joe only one night to convince Rachel otherwise-with a little help from baby Christmas!