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To Have and To Hold (Wedlocked!)
by Sally WentworthWedlocked!A runaway wifeAlix North had fallen in love with Rhys Stirling the first time she had met him. Now Alix's dream was about to come true-Rhys had asked her to marry him.Rhys Stirling was an ambitious man, and the only thing that stood between him and a directorship was his single status. Of course, that was easily remedied. He'd known Alix all his life-she was the perfect choice.Alix isn't going to accept anything less than his love. It's only after Alix leaves him that Rhys finds that he's fallen in love-with his own wife!"Ms. Wentworth's talented writing comes through..."-Romantic Times
Decidedly Married
by Carole Gift PageBLESSINGS IN DISGUISE?Her life looked perfect, but Julie Ryan wondered why she felt so empty inside. Why did her charming husband and teenage daughter seem so distant? Julie whispered a simple prayer, asking that her family grow closer.Suddenly her world went into a tailspin. First, a shocking suspicion about her husband, Michael. Then, just as the couple were weathering stormy emotions, their daughter made a startling confession. As Julie fought to save her family, she looked to the Lord for a helping hand...and prayed for the wisdom to understand His answers....Welcome to Love Inspired™-stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.
The Sheik's Secret
by Judith McWilliamsTWIN SHEIKS?Sheik Hassan Rashid had no intention of marrying a Western woman. Until his irresponsible twin skipped town and he found himself engaged to Kali Whitman-his brother's fiancée! Hassan intended to masquerade as his twin only long enough to make Kali call off the wedding....But that ws the last thing Kali had planned! Oh, she knew Hassan wasn't the brother she'd agreed to marry-because his kisses aroused an all-consuming desire she'd never felt before. She loved Hassan's gallantry in sparing her feelings. Still, this sheik's secret would have to come out soon. And before it did, Kali had a plan for turning this honorable deed into a lifetime commitment....
Savage Courtship
by Susan NapierWho's Been Sleeping In His Bed?"I can't deny that it's a common male fantasy to be seduced by a beautiful stranger who conveniently vanishes afterwards...."Vanessa could kick herself! It had been a simple misunderstanding...how dared Benedict Savage imply that she'd deliberately set out to seduce him? The very idea was outrageous, he simply wasn't her type! No matter that he was the last word in cool, suave sophistication-he was also her boss, and a formidable sexual predator into the bargain. But Vanessa had no intention of falling prey to his dark charm-had Benedict met his match at last?
Relative Values
by Jessica SteeleThe Will Was Outrageous, Scandalous...and Legal!Inherited wealth sure wasn't what it was cracked up to be, what with Lyle Hetherington hell-bent on making Kelsa's life one unpleasant confrontation after another.Mind you, Kelsa could certainly understand why Lyle might feel a bit peeved. His father had left her-a mere employee-half of his vast empire. And while Kelsa had gotten on well with her late boss, a bequest like that was ridiculous!So why in the world had he done it? It certainly wasn't for the reason his son arrogantly assumed, as Kelsa hadn't been the old man's mistress. But try telling that to Lyle Hetherington!
Blameless Desire
by Jenny CartwrightDesire and DeceptionIt seemed that Christie had always loved Lucas Merrick. He was so tall, so handsome, so wonderful. Then, one night, all Christie's dreams came true....But it was soon clear to Christie that Lucas wasn't interested in happily-ever-after, so she fled to London-pregnant and unwed.Four years later, circumstances force her to return-with her daughter. And she can't help wondering if Lucas will ask who Sara's father is...or if he'll even care.
Baby in Blue
by Cara ColterAssignment: Baby!Officer Hawk Adams had faced some pretty tough characters in his day. But nothing had prepared him for his latest assignment-minding a twenty-pound rabble-rouser with an almost criminal record for spitting up and raising a fuss. So Hawk did what any self-respecting bachelor cop with a baby would do: he called for backup....And Kate Shea came to the rescue. Not only did the pretty widow manage to make little Brittany smile, she had a certain tough-as-nails cop feeling warm and fuzzy himself. Suddenly Hawk's baby assignment seemed dangerously headed for operation marriage....
One Tough Texan
by M.J. RodgersIT WAS A KISS SHE COULDN'T FORGET...Though the sign on Matt Bonner's San Antonio detective agency door claimed he was a "finder of lost loves," there was one he hoped he never had to find-the man who'd given Matt's ex-sister-in-law her first kiss. A kiss that had apparently given Jamie Lee fifteen years' worth of memories.But the man Jamie Lee was looking for didn't exist. Or so everyone told them. Why, then, was the trail of this seemingly obscure missing person strewn with danger, destruction and undeniable desire? Unless there was more to that kiss than Jamie Lee was willing to tell...?Matt knew firsthand about wanting to protect secrets. His was the deadliest of all: the two-fisted heat of a forbidden love.
Man of His Word
by Miriam MacgregorPromises to keep...Blake didn't know why April Lindsay had suddenly accepted a job in town but he was sure there had to be a man involved. And just how did six-year-old Tim fit into April's life? Blake sensed a mystery and he vowed to get to the bottom of it.There was something about April that infuriated the hell out of him, and he knew the feeling was mutual. They were also both aware of another emotion at play between them: attraction! Where would it all lead? Blake was determined it wouldn't be down the aisle, and if there was one thing April had learned about him, it was that he was a man of his word!
The Man for Her
by Ann EvansSometimes it just feels rightEverybody knows Adam Connor is the ideal man for Jesslyn Russell. But...Jess knows she'd never fit into Adam's world. He's looking for a wealthy, sophisticated woman-someone who'll help him make his farm, Rising Star, the most successful racing stable around. Not someone like Jess, who cares more about whether the horses are happy than whether they win.Adam knows he has no future with Jess. He messed up at their first meeting when he told her his plans included marrying someone who appreciated his goals and his life-style. So now, even though Jess is living on his farm, using his shower, befriending his sister-and capturing his heart-it's too late to undo the damage.Looks as if there are a few things Jess and Adam don't know!
Their Only Child
by Carla CassidyFor Christmas, she wanted her family backFor single mom Theresa Mathews, the Christmas holidays were extra special because of her son. And because in him she still held part of Sullivan-the man she'd once loved. But now their child was missing.Like a whirlwind, Sullivan swept back into Theresa's life, stirring her feelings and bringing more questions. While his strong arms offered comfort, his smoky eyes promised fulfillment of the desire that still smoldered between them. In his embrace Theresa found hope-but she feared only the truth about the past could heal there hearts...and bring their son home for Christmas.
The Case of the Lady in Apartment 308
by Lass SmallWHAT ED HOLLINGSWORTH KNOWS ABOUT THE LADY IN 308:1. She's a very slow housepainter. (What's she really doing?)2. She keeps a pair of binoculars on her windowsill. (Who's she spying on?)3. She never, ever flirts. (Why?)4. She has big, hunky male friends who show up at the most inopportune moments. (Lovers?)5. She would make a perfect bride-if only she'd stop refusing to date!Ed cam to Apartment 308 to evict his scofflaw tenant-but now all he wants to do is make Marcia Phillips his own!
Lydia
by Elizabeth LaneTHE WAR WAS OVER BUT THE BATTLE HAD JUST BEGUNSarah Parker had tried to escape her past in a dusty mining town. But any hope of redemption was lost once Donovan Cole arrived, carrying battle-seared memories and a bellyful of hate—all for the woman she'd been during a time she'd hoped to forget!"The Angel of Miner's Gulch," they called her. Fallen angel, more likely, Donovan swore. For the "sainted" Miss Sarah had been a lying, coldhearted Yankee spy who knew how to capture a man and make him her own—forever!
Games Lovers Play
by Rosemary CarterBreakfast at Tiffany'sAndrew Donaldson had been a close friend as well as an employer and had chosen to leave his entire estate in Zimbabwe to Tiffany. His reasons for doing so were a secret, which he had begged Tiffany to keep, and she had no intention of breaking faith with him.But her refusal to make any explanations that would clear her name led attractive lawyer Mark Rowlands to think the worst of her. Which wouldn't have mattered at all if Tiffany hadn't fallen hook, line and sinker for him. Alone in a strange country, what was Tiffany to do?
His Kind of Trouble
by Vivian LeiberThe bodyguardThe last person Austin Smith wanted to guard was a pregnant woman. Especially one he'd been in love with. But he was duty bound to watch over Tarini Schaskylavitch; he'd promised his buddy-and Tarini's ambassador fiancé-that he'd protect her and her royal heir as his own. No matter what the cost.The bewitching beautyWith a price on her head, Tarini had no choice but to turn to Austin-a man she'd loved and once betrayed-for safety. Not only was her life at stake, so was her unborn child's. But while supposedly devoted to one man, Tarini was deceiving another. What would Austin do if he discovered the precious secret she was carrying?
Jodie's Little Secrets
by Joanna WayneSECRET DADDYJodie Gahagen was content being a single mom to her twin baby boys. But her ordered life was shattered by a stalker whose threat sent her packing home-with her bags and more than a couple of secrets.She'd told the town her "husband" couldn't make it, that things were fine whenever she overreacted. Except there was no avoiding Ray Kostner-the one man she couldn't deny. He read her instinctively, knew she was hiding the truth...and that she still loved him. But Ray never guessed he was a father.Now the stalker didn't have a chance.
Blue Fire
by Sarah HollandBond of hatred...?Christie was young and naive when she first met Jared Buchanan. She'd fallen in love with him, but she couldn't cope with the passion he awoke within her. So she'd fled....Three years on, and Christie's dreams of fame and fortune were about to come true. Trouble was, Jared was essential to helping her fulfill those dreams. But he made it clear that he had never forgiven her for her desertion. Jared was determined to have his revenge on Christie...even if it meant using the blue fire of passion that still blazed between them.
Rachel's Hope
by Carole Gift PageA BABY ON THE WAY...Pregnant? Rachel Webber was stunned by the news. She had a thirteen-year-old son-and never expected more. But the joy she felt for her unborn child was tempered by the realization that her husband might not share her happiness.Lately, David seemed distant. It was as if something had come between them in their once-perfect marriage. Yet as Rachel recalled the thrill of their son's birth-the tender closeness she and her husband had shared then-this mother-to-be knew God had sent her and David a priceless gift.Would this blessed event restore their precious love...and make them a family again?
This Is My Child
by Lucy GordonA FATHER'S DILEMMAGiles Haverill adored his adopted son, though he couldn't seem to show it. He knew the boy longed for his lost mother, just as Giles himself ached for a woman's gentle touch. But how did you tell a child that he'd been abandoned by the one person he needed most?A MOTHER'S SECRETThanks to fate, Melanie Haynes was now a member of the Haverill household. As little David's new nanny, she could soothe his troubles and dry his tears. But Melanie hadn't bargained on falling in love with Giles-or the pint-sized stranger who was her own flesh and blood....
Lady of the Lake
by Elizabeth MayneKeeper Of The Ancient SecretsTala ap Griffin was both princess and priestess to the people of Arden Wood. And Lord Edon Halfdansson had succumbed to her mysterious charms. But was her power simple woodland sorcery, or the force of eternal love?His liege had decreed that Edon, Wolf of Warwick, return to his lair and take to wife the bewitching Tala, uniting their warring fiefdoms in peace-though a marriage bed shared with the fiery princess could prove nothing more than a battlefield!
Single Dad (Man of the Month)
by Jennifer GreeneMr. JuneDad: Josh PenoyerSons: Teenaged Calvin and BruiserDaughter: Six-year-old Patrice-a.k.a. "Killer"Missing Ingredient: A mom!How did one handle a kleptomaniac first grader? Solo parent Josh Penoyer was mystified by his youngest's latest hobby-swiping trinkets from Ariel Lindstrom's shop. Then he uncovered Killer's ulterior motive. She wanted a mother, and Ariel fit the bill!Ariel always had time for kids-including a certain sticky-fingered miniature matchmaker and her big brothers. In fact, the motherless brood-and their sexy dad-almost made her wish she were the marrying type....
Hide in Plain Sight
by Sara OrwigSingle Mother in TroubleGritty homicide detective Jake Delancy was steamed about baby-sitting a blonde-even one as tempting as Rebecca Bolen. Hell, he had a cold-blooded killer to catch! But the innocent single mom was the assassin's avowed next hit.The bachelor cop itched to make his collar-then make tracks. But gutsy Rebecca and her two cuddly kids drew him like a magnet to metal. Burning desire had Jake losing his cool, even though peril stalked the Texas night...only one mistake, one bullet, one heartbeat away....
Voyage to Enchantment
by Rosemary HammondPretty woman...It was the vacation of a lifetime and shy Melissa was determined to make the most of it. That meant throwing off her inhibitions once and for all and, like some modern-day Cinderella, transforming herself completely!But it seemed that famous author Miles Thatcher thoroughly disapproved of her innocent attempts to enjoy herself for once-although that didn't mean he was above stealing a kiss in the moonlight. He had absolutely no right to tell her what she could and couldn't do. Miles was no Prince Charming and after the end of their vacation they'd never see each other again, surely...?
A Stranger's Wife
by Paige PhillipsHUSBANDJake Chastain-handsome, rich, sinfully seductive. Perfect husband material...and in his absence, Meg Lindley was hired to act as his wife. Jake was never supposed to know....LOVERBut suddenly he was there-kissing his "wife" with passion that seared straight to Meg's heart. Sweeping her away into hiding-and demanding answers she didn't have.STRANGERMeg was a double, a last-minute substitute for a woman who had vanished. Even as she fell in love with Jake, she suspected someone was trying to kill him. Meg had to tell Jake the truth-and convince him to trust a stranger....
Outlaw Love
by Judith StacyOf All the Rotten Luck!Kelsey Rodgers was already in trouble up to her elbows. The last thing she needed was a U.S. Marshal staying at her hotel. Especially one as sharp, sexy and dangerous as Clay Chandler was turning out to be!Clay just knew that Kelsey was going to get him into hot water. The little whirlwind had more secrets than sense and more sass than was legal. And darned if she hadn't gone and swept him off his feet like a greenhorn kid!