THE GIFT OF CHRISTMASIn the fifteen years she's been gone, real estate mogul Bella Biondi forgot how sexy Travis Granger could be. And she can't afford to remember! She's back in Briggs to sell her dad's inn, that's all. No more tears or heartache, no reminiscing, definitely no kissing.Travis has other ideas. He's sure he can crack the hard shell tough-minded Bella's built around herself. A sleigh ride, a snowball fight, some carols, and the real Bella will emerge. Not this Scrooge who's out to dismantle a cherished part of the town's history at all costs, but his childhood sweetheart. The cowgirl. The ice-skater. The girl who loves the holidays in ranch country even more than he does… Can Travis bring Bella back in time to save Christmas?
HE'S SWEET…Chef Kristoffer «Kit» Rex is hot, pure and simple. But for Sabrina Bliss, he's off-limits. Thanks to a bet with her sister, Sabrina can't sleep with a man for one year…unless she falls in love. With the help of a regular diet of chocolate, though, Sabrina manages to «simulate» the effects of sex without actually having it. Unfortunately, Kit doesn't want to play by the rules….BUT THE SEX IS SWEETER!It's agonizing for Kit to see Sabrina every day and not have her. For some reason, she keeps him at arm's length, and he's not ready to settle for that. She obviously loves chocolate–she eats it every time he comes near her!–so what better way to seduce her than with the velvety smooth concoction? Although she has incredible willpower, Kit knows Sabrina's ready–and willing–for one sweet seduction….
FIREMAN REPORT Name: Mike Gables Status: Currently reconsidering his bachelor status for one orphaned six-year-old and a very sexy social workerRescuing people from raging fires was a job Mike Gables took very seriously. Committing himself to only one woman…well, that was another story. But Mike hadn't counted on the effect six-year-old Randy would have on his life–or what Kristin McCoy would do to his heart. For Kristin was like no beauty Mike had ever known, and her devotion to abandoned children only made him want her more. Suddenly the dedicated firefighter was thinking more about planning a future than filling his little black book…Men of Station Six: The courage to face danger was in their blood…love for their women ignited their souls.
Smart, pretty, personable Julia Knox has always played it safe. Dangerous Adam Brody, her first love, is the only risk she's ever taken…with disastrous results. But that's about to change! Adam is back in town and Julia is ready to make some moves and break some rules….Adam isn't convinced that Julia is just as wild and crazy as he is, or rather was, but he's never been one to turn down a dare. She wants to go skydiving and rock climbing? Fine. But as the dares escalate into emotional territory, so does the danger…and the prize.
Rule #1 – Never mix business with pleasureImogen Lorrimer’s temporary new boss, Joe McIntyre, is known for his dating rules. She knows he’s completely wrong for her, so why does he insist on appearing in her dreams… naked?As they jet off to a business trip in Paris and a wedding on the sun-drenched shores of the Algarve, maybe it’s time to see if Imo can tempt him to break those infamous rules?
Strong, silent Outback rancher Nat Masterman doesn't know the first thing about babies. Yet he's just become the guardian of eight-month-old twins–and he has to go to London to collect them!Prue wishes she'd never told her English family she would be bringing a gorgeous, rugged Australian home for her sister's wedding. There is no such man! At least, not until Prue meets Nat–and they decide to go to London together…
Three…Years ago, Nora Summers and Mark Walker had been sweethearts, but circumstances had driven them apart. Nora wasn't ready to risk her heart again with a man as footloose and charming as Mark.Two…Yet now Nora had indulged in a night of wild passion with him. An unforgettable night together that had left both of them stunned. But it was only a one-night stand…right?One…Could she actually be falling for Mark all over again? Could her commitment-phobic lover consider settling down? Nora hoped this was the case, because their steamy night together had not only left her yearning and hungry.It had left her pregnant!
Gray Henderson doesn't want some city-bred Englishwoman staying on his cattlestation–especially with a baby! But he can hardly refuse them shelter when Clare Marshall claims the little girl is his brother's child…Clare has risked everything to bring her baby niece to the hot, dusty Australian Outback, and now she wants to stay until Gray's brother is found. But working as Gray's housekeeper is perhaps not the best solution…given that she's starting to wish she was his wife!
Obstetrician Marty Cox cannot help growing attached to the baby girl in the NICU, but she knows that the father–when they find him–will want to take his child away. However, Dr. Carlos Quintero didn't know his late wife was pregnant, and has no idea about raising a daughter!The attraction between Marty and Carlos is instant, and,realizing how devoted Marty is to his child, Carlos proposes a marriage of convenience. It's only when little Emmaline's future is thrown into doubt that Marty agrees–hoping that the proud and passionate Spaniard might come to see her as more than just his convenient bride….
From power-suited businesswoman…Teaching the delectable Katelyn Amberst the ultimate lesson had been just a game to Finn–at first. He'd charmed his lovely employer into becoming his wife and mother to his precocious children. But Katelyn turned out to be more than mommy material…she was his every fantasy.To blushing bride?Her whirlwind marriage to gorgeous Finn had left many unanswered questions…such as what had possessed her to marry the single dad without one tender word between them? Her husband's eyes hinted at secrets–but they also spoke of a passion that could turn their hasty marriage into a loving match for all time.