Eighteen years ago, a terrible tragedy forced Maria Delacroix to flee Belle Torre– and Sheriff Jericho Rivers, her first love. Now she was finally back in Jericho' s warm embrace, but someone from the past was determined to destroy her. Both her life and her heart were in mortal danger…With her provocative smile and midnight hair, Maria was lovelier than ever. Jericho would do whatever it took to keep her safe– and to keep her in Belle Terre, at his side. So as Christmas approached, he vowed to offer Maria a season for love… one that would last for the rest of their lives.
Stranded together in an unforgiving wilderness, Lincoln Cade and Linsey Blair surrendered themselves to wanton desire…and the most exquisite pleasure.Then daybreak brought rescue – and goodbye, for honor dictated that Lincoln imprison his feelings. But no more! A deathbed promise placed tempestuous Linsey – and their secret son – in his keeping.And that was exactly where they would stay – for no secret, no span of time, was insurmountable. Now nothing would keep gallant Lincoln from his son, his lady and her love!
The seductive melody on the night air had caught Devlin O'Hara's attention, and the hauntingly beautiful woman who created the music captured his heart. Devlin didn't know if Kate Gallagher was sinner or saint–what he did know was that he wanted to claim her for himself….Kate, struggling with her own loss, was wary of the handsome O'Hara, who had trespassed into her sanctuary. Now the explosive emotions he stirred inside her warred with her instinct to protect her heart. But nothing had prepared Kate for the searing passion that awaited in Devlin's powerful embrace….
I'm stubborn, opinionated and unreasonable. No one knows better than I that Jackson Cade is the original immovable object. – Jackson Cade, horse breeder and firebrand From the moment Jackson Cade laid eyes on Haley Garrett, he'd known she was trouble. The lovely and sophisticated veterinarian was exactly the type of woman Jackson had vowed to steer clear of – no matter that she set every male impulse raging within him like wildfire.He fought, struggled, resisted and denied…because he knew that Haley was the one woman who could cut through the barbed wire around his heart.
He came back to Belle Terre to save his family's plantation, but seeing Eden Claibourne again had Adams Cade fighting his long-buried desire for the woman he'd never forgotten. The enticing tomboy had turned into a sensual goddess–one whom he longed to lure into his bed.But Eden deserved a man who could offer more than fiery, short-lived passion. Would his first love's tantalizing kisses convince this jaded loner to let down his marriage-wary guard?
THE LONERBrooding Ty O'Hara was not looking forward to being saddled with a mysterious, alluring woman as a houseguest at his isolated Montana ranch. But Ty could sense Black Watch agent Merrill Santiago needed healing and comfort… and much more.THE LADYHoping to drive away the painful demons of her past, Merrill retreated to Ty's ranch for a winter of peace and quiet – only to discover the most dangerous man she'd ever met. Because she was falling for a man who threatened to tear down her protective walls… .THE BLACK WATCH: Men and women sworn to live – and love – by a code of honor.
MR. JULYHis Name: Rafe CourtenayHis Challenge: To rescue a kidnapped childHis Accomplice: Beguiling Valentina O'HaraTheir Destination: A remote canyon where danger will merge with desireWhen Rafe Courtenay is on a mission, nothing stands in his way. Not scorching heat and rugged terrain. Not a tempting female whose tormented nightmares shatter the still desert nights. But Rafe, who has never truly needed anyone, needs Valentina O'Hara. And though the legendary markswoman inhabits a man's perilous world, Rafe intends to win her trust – and love – by treating her like a real woman.MAN OF THE MONTH THE BLACK WATCH: Men and women sworn to live – and love – by a code of honor.