Because Of The Ring. Stella Bagwell

      “I am not on the prowl for a sugar daddy!”

      Claudia said, bolting to her feet.

      Hayden shot her a wry look. “I’m not old enough for that!”

      Claudia tried to clamp down on her rising temper. Which, in itself, was a new task for her. She wasn’t a woman who let herself get angry about anything. Until now. But there was something about this powerful, compelling man that drove her crazy—and they’d only just met!

      “The only—and let me repeat, the only—reason I’m here is because I tracked you through your boat’s registration.”

      His expression suddenly wary, he stepped toward her. “Are you digging into my personal affairs? Because if you are, I’ll personally toss you out of here.”

      “I’m here because—” She sucked in a fierce breath, then heaved out the next words. “Because you’re the man I—I can’t get out of my mind.”

      Dear Reader,

      With summer nearly here, it’s time to stock up on essentials such as sunblock, sandles and plenty of Silhouette Romance novels! Here’s our checklist of page-turners to keep your days sizzling!

      

A Princess in Waiting by Carol Grace (SR #1588)—In this ROYALLY WED: THE MISSING HEIR title, dashing Charles Rodin saves the day by marrying his brother’s pregnant ex-wife!

      

Because of the Ring by Stella Bagwell (SR #1589)—With this magical SOULMATES title, her grandmother’s ring leads Claudia Westfield to the man of her dreams….

      

A Date with a Billionaire by Julianna Morris (SR #1590)—Bethany Cox refused her prize—a date with the charitable Kane O’Rourke—but how can she get a gorgeous billionaire to take no for an answer? And does she really want to…?

      

The Marriage Clause by Karen Rose Smith (SR #1591)—In this VIRGIN BRIDES installment, innocent Gina Foster agrees to a marriage of convenience with the wickedly handsome Clay McCormick, only to be swept into a world of passion.

      

The Man with the Money by Arlene James (SR #1592)—A millionaire playboy in disguise romances a lovely foster mom. But will the truth destroy his chance at true love?

      

The 15 lb. Matchmaker by Jill Limber (SR #1593)—Griff Price is the ultimate lone cowboy—until he’s saddled with a baby and a jilted-bride-turned-nanny.

      Be sure to come back next month for our list of great summer stories.

      Happy reading!

      Mary-Theresa Hussey

      Senior Editor

      Because of the Ring

      

      Stella Bagwell

      

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      For two real heroes,

      Kenneth Finster and Billy Wilson. With much appreciation and many thanks.

      Books by Stella Bagwell

      Silhouette Romance

      Golden Glory #469

      Moonlight Bandit #485

      A Mist on the Mountain #510

      Madeline’s Song #543

      The Outsider #560

      The New Kid in Town #587

      Cactus Rose #621

      Hillbilly Heart #634

      Teach Me #657

      The White Night #674

      No Horsing Around #699

      That Southern Touch #723

      Gentle as a Lamb #748

      A Practical Man #789

      Precious Pretender #812

      Done to Perfection #836

      Rodeo Rider #878

      *Their First Thanksgiving #903

      *The Best Christmas Ever #909

      *New Year’s Baby #915

      Hero in Disguise #954

      Corporate Cowgirl #991

      Daniel’s Daddy #1020

      A Cowboy for Christmas #1052

      Daddy Lessons #1085

      Wanted: Wife #1140

      †The Sheriff’s Son #1218

      †The Rancher’s Bride #1224

      †The Tycoon’s Tots #1228

      †The Rancher’s Blessed Event #1296

      †The Ranger and the Widow Woman #1314

      †The Cowboy and the Debutante #1334

      †Millionaire on Her Doorstep #1368

      The Bridal Bargain #1414

      Falling for Grace #1456

      The Expectant Princess #1504

      The Missing Maitland #1546

      Because of the Ring #1589

      Silhouette Special Edition

      Found: One Runaway Bride #1049

      †Penny Parker’s Pregnant! #1258

      Silhouette Books

      Fortunes of Texas

      The Heiress and the Sheriff

      Maitland Maternity

      Just for Christmas

      A Bouquet of Babies

      “Baby on Her Doorstep”

      Midnight Clear

      “Twins under the Tree”

      STELLA BAGWELL

      sold her first book to Silhouette in 1985. More than forty novels later, she still loves her job and she says she isn’t completely content unless she’s writing. Recently she and her husband of thirty years moved from the hills of Oklahoma to Seadrift, Texas, a sleepy little fishing town located on the coastal bend. Stella says the water, the tropical climate and the seabirds make it a lovely place to let her imagination soar and to put the stories in her head down on paper.

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