Cowboy's Caress. Victoria Pade

      Though scattered by years and tears, they share mile-deep roots in one Wyoming ranch—and a singular talent for lassoing the unlikeliest hearts!

      “Evie and I are both a little bit nuts about you,”

      Bax said in a soft voice.

      Carly realized only then that his hands were no longer massaging her foot, but caressing it….

      Bax held her eyes with his, and even if Carly had wanted to break away she didn’t think she could have. Something about the depth of his gaze kept her hypnotized, enthralled, enchanted.

      Why did he have to be so great looking? she wondered. So great smelling? So great all around…?

      He reached one hand around to the back of her neck to guide her forward, nearer to him, as he leaned to the side to meet her.

      There was no question that he was going to kiss her, and Carly’s pulse went into overdrive, beating hard and fast with anticipation. With excitement. With wanting…

      Dear Reader,

      With spring just around the corner, Silhouette’s yearlong 20th Anniversary celebration marches on as we continue to bring you the best and brightest stars and the most compelling stories ever in Special Edition!

      Top author Sherryl Woods kicks off the month with Dylan and the Baby Doctor, a riveting secret baby story in the next installment of AND BABY MAKES THREE: THE DELACOURTS OF TEXAS.

      From beloved author Marie Ferrarella, you’ll love Found: His Perfect Wife, an emotional story in which a man loses his memory and gains a temporary spouse…. And reader favorite Victoria Pade continues her popular cowboy series A RANCHING FAMILY with Cowboy’s Caress, a heartwarming story about a woman who’s ready to travel the world—until love comes to town!

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      THE BLACKWELL BROTHERS continue to capture hearts in the next book of Sharon De Vita’s cross-line series. In The Marriage Promise, a Blackwell brother is determined to woo and win the forbidden love of a beautiful Amish virgin. And you won’t want to miss Good Morning, Stranger, Laurie Campbell’s dramatically poignant story about a woman, a child and a handsome, mysterious stranger who uncover secrets that bring together a meant-to-be family.

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      All the best,

      Karen Taylor Richman

      Senior Editor

      Cowboy’s Caress

      Victoria Pade

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      Books by Victoria Pade

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      Shades and Shadows #502

      Shelter from the Storm #527

      Twice Shy #558

      Something Special #600

      Out on a Limb #629

      The Right Time #689

      Over Easy #710

      Amazing Gracie #752

      Hello Again #778

      Unmarried with Children #852

      *Cowboy’s Kin #923

      *Baby My Baby #946

      *Cowboy’s Kiss #970

      Mom for Hire #1057

      *Cowboy’s Lady #1106

      *Cowboy’s Love #1159

      *The Cowboy’s Ideal Wife #1185

      *Baby Love #1249

      *Cowboy’s Caress #1311

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      VICTORIA PADE

      is a bestselling author of both historical and contemporary romance fiction, and mother of two energetic daughters, Cori and Erin. Although she enjoys her chosen career as a novelist, she occasionally laments that she has never traveled farther from her Colorado home than Disneyland, instead spending all her spare time plugging away at her computer. She takes breaks from writing by indulging in her favorite hobby—eating chocolate.

      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

      Chapter One

      “What’s that saying? Life is what happens when you have other plans? I guess that applies to you, Carly.”

      “No doubt about it,” Carly Winters agreed from the back seat of her best friend’s car where she sat sideways so her foot could be elevated.

      But Deana’s comment from behind the wheel was a whole lot more lighthearted than Carly’s dejected confirmation. Deana had never been happy about Carly’s plans to travel so any interference was welcome to her.

      “This