Her Millionaire Marine. Cathie Linz

      What if Striker didn’t leave? What if the Marine Corps ordered him to stay?

      She closed her eyes for a moment, imagining what it would be like…having him in her life permanently. Having this traveling marine settle down, marry, have kids. All with her.

      “Do you want more?” Striker asked.

      Her eyes flew open. “More?” Her voice was husky. No, she wouldn’t want more than that. Having him safe by her side would be a dream come true.

      But dreams didn’t come true. Not for her.

      Dear Reader,

      Spring is here. And what better way to enjoy nature’s renewed vigor than with an afternoon on the porch swing, lost in four brand-new stories of love everlasting from Silhouette Romance?

      New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer leads our lineup this month with Cattleman’s Pride (#1718), the latest in her LONG, TALL TEXANS miniseries. Get to know the stubborn, seductive rancher and the shy innocent woman who yearns for him. Will her love be enough to corral his heart?

      When a single, soon-to-be mom hires a matchmaker to find her a practical husband, she makes it clear she doesn’t want a man who inspires reckless passion…but then she meets her new boss! In Myrna Mackenzie’s miniseries THE BRIDES OF RED ROSE classic legends take on a whole new interpretation. Don’t miss Midas’s Bride (#1719)!

      Her Millionaire Marine (#1720), from USA TODAY bestselling author Cathie Linz, and part of her MEN OF HONOR miniseries, finds a beautiful lawyer making sure the marine she secretly adores fulfills his grandfather’s will. Falling in love with the daredevil is not part of the plan!

      And Judith McWilliams’s Dr. Charming (#1721) puts a stranded female traveler in the path of a mysterious doctor; she agrees to take a job in exchange for a temporary home—with him. Now, this man makes her want to explore passion, but can he tempt her to take the ultimate risk?

      Sincerely,

      Mavis C. Allen

      Associate Senior Editor

      Her Millionaire Marine

      Cathie Linz

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      This book is dedicated to “AdCappy” Sarah Galanter, an extraordinary woman who loved romances and loved life. She was one in a million. She’s greatly missed and will not be forgotten by those of us in her “crew.”

      Books by Cathie Linz

      Silhouette Romance

      One of a Kind Marriage #1032

      *Daddy in Dress Blues #1470

      *Stranded with the Sergeant #1534

      *The Marine & the Princess #1561

      A Prince at Last! #1594

      *Married to a Marine #1616

      *Sleeping Beauty & the

      Marine #1637

      *Her Millionaire Marine #1720

      Silhouette Books

      Montana Mavericks

      “Baby Wanted”

      Silhouette Desire

      Change of Heart #408

      A Friend in Need #443

      As Good as Gold #484

      Adam’s Way #519

      Smiles #575 Handyman #616

      Smooth Sailing #665

      Flirting with Trouble #722

      Male Ordered Bride #761

      Escapades #804 Midnight Ice #846

      Bridal Blues #894 A Wife in Time #958

      †Michael’s Baby #1023

      †Seducing Hunter #1029

      †Abbie and the Cowboy #1036

      Husband Needed #1098

      CATHIE LINZ

      left her career in a university law library to become a USA TODAY bestselling author of contemporary romances. She is the recipient of the highly coveted Storyteller of the Year Award given by Romantic Times and was recently nominated for a Love and Laughter Career Achievement Award for the delightful humor in her books.

      Although Cathie loves to travel, she is always glad to get back home to her family, her various cats, her trusty computer and her hidden cache of Oreo cookies!

      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 One

      Striker Kozlowski was a dead man. He knew it the instant he saw the top brass gathered in his C.O.’s office at the Marine Corps headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. His buddy Justice Wilder had warned him that one day he’d have to answer for his hotshot ways. Apparently today was that day.

      None of Striker’s thoughts showed as he saluted and stood at attention.

      “At ease,” Commander Jenks said. “As you know, this is a delicate situation, and while I can understand your reluctance to proceed, the bottom line is that there’s only one thing to be done here.”

      “Agreed, sir,” Striker said. “I’ll apologize to the naval officer.”

      “What naval officer?”

      So this wasn’t about his fight with a naval officer in a bar last night? “Nothing, sir.”

      “As I was saying,