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The Baby Barter and The Marriage Bargain
by Patty Smith Hall Angel MooreA practical arrangementThe Baby Barter by Patty Smith Hall Sheriff Mack Worthington isn't sure army nurse Thea Miller—whose actions once hurt him badly—is committed to raising her late sister&’s baby. And a judge may never approve a single-parent adoption for either of them. But what if they got married? It would be a marriage in name only. Could their pretend family become the real one they've both been longing for?The Marriage Bargain by Angel Moore Lily Warren's new hat shop is her ticket to self-reliance. But when her landlord, Edward Stone, bursts into her rooms to rescue her from a fire, Lily's reputation is tarnished. With an orphaned niece who needs a mother, Edward believes a marriage of convenience is the answer to his and Lily's problems. Until he develops feelings for his new wife…
The Baby Blizzard
by Caroline CrossTHE GRUMP AND THE SPECIAL DELIVERYHis motto was Don't Get Involved. So why had rancher Jack Sheridan helped a stranger deliver her baby during the worst blizzard in history? Now the newborn had him wrapped around her little finger. And her beautiful, willful mama was trying to sweet-talk him into sharing more than just his home.Single and desperate Tess Danielson was thankful Jack had taken her in from the storm, even though he was just waiting for the chance to dump her on someone else's doorstep. But after weeks of heated glances and steamy kisses Tess was no longer fooled by his off-putting demeanor. She just had to make him realize that good lovin' could go a long way to thaw his cold, hard heart.
The Baby Bump
by Jennifer GreeneGinger Gautier does not need saving, thank you very much. Okay, she's alone and pregnant. And, yes, she's unemployed and less than trusting after her breakup with a big-city doctor, but that doesn't mean she needs to be saved by a man. Especially not by another doctor!Ike MacKinnon was enjoying his peaceful, easygoing small-town life-until Ginger changed everything. Tired of Southern belles, the sexy doctor realized that the feisty redhead is the only woman who ever tied him up in knots. Trouble is, she's determined to stand on her own two feet, no matter what the consequences. She won't listen to anything. Not even her own heart.But Ike's heart is telling him that he and this fiery redhead belong together. And he's determined to make a house call that lasts forever!
The Baby Came C.O.D. (Two Halves of a Whole #21)
by Marie FerrarellaTWO HALVES OF A WHOLE: CLAIRE, BLAIRTHE BABY IN HIS IN-BOXWorkaholic Evan Quartermain had no time for love. So when someone left a baby on his secretary's desk, claiming it was his, he was in shock. What did he know about babies?Single mother Claire Walker could see her handsome next-door neighbor needed help. Little did she know that Evan was about to change her life forever. Especially when another surprise showed up on the doorstep!TWO HALVES OF A WHOLE: CLAIRE, BLAIRTwo Halves of a Whole: Identical twins separated at birth find love, family...and each other in these festive holiday stories by RITA Award-winning author Marie Ferrarella.Look for DESPERATELY SEEKING TWIN... this month in Silhouette Yours Truly.
The Baby Caper
by Emma GoldrickA Bachelor, a Bachelorette and a Baby...It was the formula for disaster-novelist Jeb Lacey was left holding a baby! No wonder Meg Hubbard seemed heaven-sent; she was, after all, a woman, and bound to be naturally gifted with children. Meg only agreed with Jeb's optimism to get a newspaper interview with him, but within the change of a diaper she was utterly entranced by little Eleanor.However, Meg's grandmother, Annie Mae, didn't hold with this newfound domestic bliss: to her, babies needed parents-married ones!
The Baby Chronicles: Where You Were Before You Were
by Beatrice BrunoA novel about four women created by God with an eternal purpose in mind—and their remarkable journey . . . The Baby Chronicles is the story behind the scenes of creation of four &“pre-born&” baby girls who eventually meet in the US Army: Beverley, Emmaline, Joyce, and Margarette Ann. Although many of the pre-borns you meet are excited about the prospect of having an &“Earth assignment,&” at least three of these four would rather stay in Heaven with Abba. They don&’t want to carry out their mission on Earth, especially with the families they have been assigned to. If you have ever wondered where you were before you existed on Earth, this book will give you pause to think of the possibilities you had before you were even born.
The Baby Connection (Texas Country Legacy)
by Cathy Gillen Thacker Ali OlsonShe didn’t bargain on loveThe Texas Wildcatter’s Baby by Cathy Gillen ThackerWildcatter Ginger Rollins and environmental cowboy Rand McCabe are on opposite sides when it comes to the Texas land they both love. But now that Ginger’s pregnant, they have only one option. Rand is all for getting married. Too bad the independent Ginger sees their union as a nonnegotiable deal. How long can he keep his feelings—and their baby—a secret?The Cowboy’s Surprise Baby by Ali OlsonAmy McNeal has two reasons to return to Spring Valley, Texas. One is her brother’s wedding. The other is to set things straight with a handsome cowboy. Jack Stuart has never forgiven Amy for walking out on him years ago. Yet while their lives are worlds apart, they still just fit together. Now Jack must show Amy that she belongs in Spring Valley with him. But life can be full of surprises…Previously published as The Texas Wildcatter’s Baby and The Cowboy’s Surprise Baby
The Baby Contract (Billionaires and Babies)
by Barbara DunlopOne little baby highlights the fine line between duty and desire...from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop! Troy Keiser won't hire a woman, no matter how skilled-or beautiful-for the dangerous work of his elite security firm. Plus, there's no way he could keep his hands off Mila Stern! But when his sister and infant nephew need protection, Troy offers Mila a job...as a caretaker for them both. Mila doesn't know much about kids, but she'll learn if it means Troy hiring her for more than this assignment. But as she falls for the baby-and her sexy boss!-she uncovers a secret about the boy in her care that could change everything...
The Baby Cop
by Roz Denny FoxThey call him "the baby cop"Ethan Knight, a detective in Desert City, Arizona, believes in putting children first. He's created an unofficial network of foster care for abused and abandoned kids; he's done this by calling on family and circumventing the system to get kids the help they need, when they need it.They call her "the battle-ax"Regan Grant is a by-the-book social worker, a woman who doesn't believe in "unofficial." She's the new supervisor at Child Help services, and she's been hired to make sure the rules are followed. All the rules, all the time... The other cops figure that if anyone can persuade her to bend those rules, it's Ethan. If anyone can charm her, it's Ethan. If anyone can make her fall in love, it's Ethan...and four rescued babies.
The Baby Firebird
by Paula Harrison Sophy WilliamsIn a land far, far away, a small group of animal lovers work to keep magical creatures safe from the grasp of the evil Sir Fitzroy in this third book in the brand-new Secret Rescuers chapter book series!Talia lives in a tropical rainforest that is home to a flock of magical firebirds. One day she meets a baby firebird and they become best friends. But the firebirds are in terrible danger. Can Talia and her friend Lucas protect the firebirds, and save their home from destruction?
The Baby Gambit
by Anne MatherWould a lie keep them apart?SEA, SUN AND... MATTEOExpecting sun and relaxation from her stay with a friend in Italy, Grace Horton actually found herself walking into an emotional minefield. Her friend was clearly set on marrying Matteo di Falco. He was wealthy, gorgeous and equally determined-to see a lot more of Grace!Grace wondered what she could do to prevent her friend from getting hurt-and stop herself from falling into Matteo's arms. Then some shocking news was revealed, which threatened to keep Matteo by her friend's side forever....
The Baby Inheritance (Billionaires and Babies)
by Maureen ChildIs a family in the future for this wealthy bachelor? From USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child! Divorce attorney to the stars Reed Hudson knows there's no such thing as happily-ever-after. But the red-headed stunner who walks into his office with an infant in her arms will put him to the test. Lilah Strong just brought a baby girl to a man who splits up families for a living. Now he wants Lilah to stay on as temporary nanny to his niece. Reed Hudson's plush hotel suite is a world away from Lilah's rustic mountain home. Will their undeniable attraction end in heartbreak...or forever?
The Baby Legacy
by Pamela TothA MIX-UP AT THE BUTTONWOOD BABY CLINIC...Megan Malone just needed a Lamaze coach-not a handsome, hormone-spinning father-to-be who insisted he help raise herbundle of joy! But that's just what Mac Duncan-the man who should have stayed the anonymoussperm donor-was demanding when he found out he'd fathered a child.Now Megan began to welcome Mac's protection and promises for their baby's future. And uh-oh-was that the baby kicking, or Megan's heartstrings being tugged when Mac started to show something other than fatherly concern?
The Baby Magnet
by Terry EssigBachelor Luke DeForest was attracted to women who were affectionate, curvy, and ready to laugh. Until he got exactly what he hadn't wished for! The newest female in his life-plump, screaming, toddling little Carolyn-was more than any single man could handle. A man of his word, yet knowing nothing about booties and bottles, Luke vowed to do his best for the orphaned child. So who could he turn to? Suddenly Luke remembered his lovely, vulnerable ex-sister-in-law. Before, Marie had always brought things to mind Luke had no business feeling. But this time she could be the answer to all his prayers&3151;except how to stay single.
The Baby Merchant
by Kit ReedThe baby business is booming. Billions of dollars are spent each year on strollers, cribs, and clothing, not to mention assisted reproduction and adoption. With fertility rates dropping precipitously in the US and babies becoming ever more valuable as a combination of status symbol and perfect accessory, there's clearly a developing market for someone like Tom Starbird. Tom is The Baby Merchant--though he'd never think of himself in such terms. In his mind, Tom creates perfect families by matching famous couples with prime--but neglected--newborns. Tom's a master of surveillance and secret "pickups". His small staff is extremely well-paid, especially the doctor who implants the government-required tracking chip into each infant's developing skull. Sasha Egan is a talented artist feeling trapped by an accidental pregnancy. Determined to place her child with a loving family, Sasha is jolted by the arrival, at her chosen home for unwed mothers, of the unborn baby's father. Behind Gary's insincere protestations of love, Sasha detects the hand of her powerful, wealthy grandmother. Nearly nine months pregnant, Sasha disappears, going to ground at a seedy motel.Jake Zorn is a crusading TV journalist who has broken some of the biggest scandals of the day. His life is perfect--except that he and his rainmaker attorney wife, Maury, cannot have children. They've tried everything; repeated miscarriages drove Maury to a terrible act that makes adoption agencies turn them away. Tom Starbird is Jake's last chance, but it's too late--Tom wants out of the baby business. Jake Zorn knows more than a few hard truths about Tom Starbird, and he's not afraid to expose them to the nation.Desperate to find a baby for the Zorns, Tom Starbird settles on Sasha Egan as the perfect supplier. Soon Sasha's baby will be born. And many lives will be forever altered. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Baby Project
by Grace GreenMallory had given up a high-powered job to look after her orphaned nephew, and no way was she going to let Jordan Caine walk in and steal custody! It was true he had a valid claim to baby Matthew, but Mallory just couldn't bear to lose him...Only, Jordan's proposed solution was equally outrageous: he wanted them to marry and share custody! Mallory had no choice but to live under Jordan's roof, but could she really agree to become his wife?
The Baby Quilt
by Christine FlynnLOVE'S PATCHWORKBlock by block, stitch by stitch, the baby quilt told its story of love. And Emily Miller swaddled her precious newborn within it to provide protection-and to remember the family she and her child were forbidden to see. To Emily, the quilt was a cherished treasure. But to the sophisticated Chicago lawyer stranded on her farm, it could never carry the same value.Except Justin Sloan seemed at peace in her world. Seemed taken with her simple ways and even simpler beauty. And his affection for her fatherless babe was as tangible as the threads that held the quilt together. But could Justin ever see them together-as a family?THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes brining up baby can bring surprises-and showers of love!
The Baby Verdict (Expecting!)
by Cathy WilliamsAssignment: baby?Jessica had tried hard to play down her attractiveness at work. She wasn't interested in office affairs, or so she thought until company boss Bruno Carr personally assigned her to work closely with him on a major lawsuit....Jessica knew she'd won Bruno's professional respect. She also sensed that he saw beyond her neat suits and cool manner-both of which Jessica was forced to abandon on a Caribbean business trip.... Steamy, sensual nights followed, but was it more than an affair? The only verdict Jessica could be certain of was that she was now expecting her boss's baby!She's sexy, successful...and PREGNANT!
The Babysitters Coven (The Babysitters Coven #1)
by Kate M. WilliamsAdventures in Babysitting meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this funny, action-packed novel about a coven of witchy babysitters who realize their calling to protect the innocent and save the world from an onslaught of evil. Seventeen-year-old Esme Pearl has a babysitters club. She knows it's kinda lame, but what else is she supposed to do? Get a job? Gross. Besides, Esme likes babysitting, and she's good at it.And lately Esme needs all the cash she can get, because it seems like destruction follows her wherever she goes. Let's just say she owes some people a new tree. Enter Cassandra Heaven. She's Instagram-model hot, dresses like she found her clothes in a dumpster, and has a rebellious streak as gnarly as the cafeteria cooking. So why is Cassandra willing to do anything, even take on a potty-training two-year-old, to join Esme's babysitters club?The answer lies in a mysterious note Cassandra's mother left her: "Find the babysitters. Love, Mom."Turns out, Esme and Cassandra have more in common than they think, and they're about to discover what being a babysitter really means: a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from seriously terrifying evil. And all before the parents get home."The Baby-Sitters Club...but spooky."--Cosmopolitan"A high-energy series starter that's plenty of fun."--Booklist"Combines everything you love."--Man Repeller
The Bachelor Bid
by Kate DentonAnd the winner is... The one woman who didn't bid!Cara Breedon is facing her biggest career challenge to date-to convince impossible, attractive and eminently eligible bachelor Wyatt McCauley to auction himself off for charity. Cara has tried every trick she knows, but Wyatt won't say yes.Underneath, Wyatt is intrigued by Cara and, little does she know, she's beginning to wear him down. He definitely wants to see more of her. All he has to do is agree to appear in the auction and place an exorbitant bid in her name so that Cara wins the prize-a weekend with Wyatt!
The Bachelor Doctor
by Judy CampbellAre his single days over?Jake Donahue is a fantastic doctor, and incredibly sexy, too. But he's got no time for commitment or marriage—and certainly no time for kids!Jake's reason for living a single life is a closely guarded secret. However, when Dr. Cara Mackenzie breezes back into his life and emergency after emergency flings Cara and Jake together, he's seriously tempted out of bachelorhood….
The Bachelor Project
by Victoria ChancellorAll the gossips in Ranger Springs were talking about the runaway bride who'd just come to town. And how she'd caught the eye of sexy police chief Ethan Parker. They'd all seen his car parked outside her house the first night she was in town. And after watching the two embrace on the front porch, nobody believed for a minute that he'd just come to check on some wayward raccoons! No, it seemed as if sweet Robin Cummings had caught the eye of this true-blood Texan who'd never quite made it to the altar. How could everyone in town help but start working on The Bachelor Project...?
The Bachelor in Atlantis (The Bachelor Diaries #3)
by Leigh WyndfieldShe's hell-bent on proving herself for the job of her dreams. He's The Bachelor, but all he really wants to do is return to space. Then they're trapped beneath the surface of Lake Superior in an underwater amusement park that's anything but fun... Sugar has finally made it -- she's been promoted to Head Wrangler of The Bachelor. She&’s ready to prove to everyone she&’s got what it takes to make it in one of the toughest positions in reality TV. But almost immediately, things on the set of Atlantis go terribly, terribly wrong, and she and the cast and crew are trapped a hundred feet underwater. Flight engineer Jackson Wright reluctantly agreed to be The Bachelor because he needs the money to return to space. But he didn't count on being attracted to the one woman he can't have... Sugar. As they are forced to work together to try to escape, their attraction begins to blossom into much, much more. When it becomes apparent someone is sabotaging their efforts, Jackson knows he&’ll need to use every skill he possesses to keep them safe. This might be an impossible love, but he&’s willing to fight for both their lives and Sugar&’s heart.
The Bachelor in Space (The Bachelor Diaries #2)
by Leigh WyndfieldHe&’s a hunky producer with one goal—to win an Emmy. She&’s a tough-minded TV wrangler whose only Achilles heel is a crush on her boss. Can love thrive when careers and their lives are at stake? Producer Hank Carson has landed his greatest reality TV show location yet—Space Station Genesis III. But in order to finally win the Emmy of his dreams, he&’ll need to make sure he has the best staff possible by his side. And he knows just the woman to be his right hand, if she can forgive him for the last show they worked on, which went horribly wrong. Against her better judgment, Lynette agrees, signing up as the person who wrangles contestants and keeps the show running smoothly. But when they arrive at the old space station, they find that whatever can go wrong, does go wrong. When they discover the power is draining away, they must combine forces to save the cast members and themselves. In the process, the attraction they&’ve each been fighting becomes impossible to resist. But will the fragile relationship survive if they ever return to Earth?
The Bachelor's Baby Surprise
by Rebecca Winters Raye MorganTwins for the bachelorA Daddy for Her Sons by Raye Morgan When Connor McNair watched his best friend marry Jill Darling, he never expected a second chance with the girl who got away. Now she's the single mother of adorable twin babies, and he's back to persuade her to give up her pastry company. It's just business…until Jill's sweet smile has Connor thinking about fatherhood and forever. But that's against all the rules…Doorstep Twins by Rebecca Winters Gabi Turner is on the Greek island of Milos to find Andreas Simonides—the father of her late sister's baby twins. But Andreas knows who the real father is—his brother! Waiting for his brother, Andreas is soon changing diapers and singing nursery rhymes. He and Gabi make a good team. But what will keep them together when the real father arrives? Previously published as A Daddy for Her Sons and Doorstep Twins