Maddie Delarue didn't know who was kissing her until Dylan Bridges–the rebel she once lusted after–whispered his name in her ear. Yet the magic of the moment was soon eclipsed when the body of Dylan's father was found floating in the pond.Accusing fingers pointed at Dylan, who had just returned to Mission Creek, but the former bad boy claimed to have mended his ways. And as far as he was concerned, clearing his name was easy compared to proving himself a gentleman of substance in Maddie's eyes.
Princess Dominique Stanbury's father was missing, presumed dead, and she had to be strong for the sake of her family. The only one she could turn to was Marcus Kent, her father's devastatingly handsome High Counsel–and the older man who could still make her heart race.Then, in the midst of the turmoil, Dominique revealed her closely guarded secret–the baby growing within her–and the ever-honorable Marcus proposed marriage. But was Marcus's proposal made out of devotion for his king… or love for the beautiful princess?
The Cat RulesRule #1: Cats have nine lives. Catherine Wyndham had used up her first eight avoiding mishaps and romantic misadventures. Now she had only one more left…and one last chance to find true love.Rule #2: Cats always land on their feet. Catherine usually did too, until she was waylaid one night by a purrfectly irresistible veterinarian, Garrett McAllister. He was so kind to her that soon her finicky heart began to melt, even though her inner feline told her she might be headed for a romantic crash landing!Rule #3: Good little kittens grow up, get rescued by the tom of their dreams and live happily ever after.Is that really a rule…or is it just another romantic furry tail?
To Ellen Wagner, Spence Harrison was a hero. He'd rescued her son from a tornado–and lost his own memory in the process.He could not remember who he was or how he got to the beautiful widow's ranch. But amnesia was the least of his problems. The mob was looking for him, and Spence knew just by being with Ellen and her son he was putting them in danger. Somehow he had to solve the mystery of his past…so that he could be free to love the woman who'd infiltrated his heart.
Mayhem was at an all-time high in Mission Creek when Justin Wainwright joined forces with his ex-wife to track down an abducted baby. The by-the-book sheriff scoffed at the psychic mumbo jumbo that had turned Angela Mason into a star profiler, but he'd do anything to crack this case.However, that didn't mean Justin was going to be blinded by his bewitching former bride–especially when he had reason to believe she had ties to the mob. Nevertheless, Angela's dangerous pursuits were making her a target for murder…and this Wainwright would walk through a spray of bullets in the name of love!
Successful, handsome Rick Blaine wanted to know everything about his lovely new employee Catrina Mitchell. What did she like? What made her laugh? But when Rick learned Catrina's daughter was the source of joy in Catrina's luscious brown eyes, his racing heart came to a screeching halt.Having a little girl look up at him with hopeful eyes scared him to death. Children were a lifetime commitment–and he was a confirmed bachelor.But Catrina wasn't so easy to forget…. Should Rick start mixing business with romance–and both with a baby?
As a madman held hostages in Mission Creek Memorial Hospital, Officer Jake White descended on the scene, gun drawn and ready to be a hero. But his newest ally turned out to be a greater mystery.Hospital administrator Tabitha Monroe clouded his lucid thoughts on love with her sky-blue eyes and intense drive to save her hospital. Jake fought his desire for the elusive beauty and reminded himself that no one wanted to be a cop's widow. As the dust cleared in their dangerous mission, Jake had a devil of a time walking away, when he was drawn–body and soul–to Tabitha's side…!
Protecting Princess VictoriaUnder cover of darkness, Lance Grayson conducted the most crucial rescue mission of his career. And succeeded. Though dazed from her ordeal, the rightful Princess Victoria of Thortonburg was still breathtakingly beautiful…and spirited enough to question where her tall, dark savior was taking her. Alone.His safe house was humble, but would have to do. With her kidnappers still at large, it was Lance's duty to watch over Victoria Rockford…and to reveal the secret that would turn her life upside down. Not known for compassion, Lance couldn't resis comforting this woman. Yet he was honor-bound to resist making Princess Victoria his in every war…
The French chateau is the perfect hiding place for Jo–until its owner, sardonic reporter Patrick Burns, comes home…At first Patrick thinks the secretive runaway is a thief–or worse–until he sees that what Jo's hiding is her painful past. Soon the brave, lonely girl is the woman he can't live without. But can a man who's never loved win the trust of a girl who's never been loved? Or will her frightening new feelings for him make Jo run again?
SURPRISE! YOU'RE A DAD!High school principal Alex Sullivan considered the new school nurse strictly offlimits. But when the leggy blonde turned up on his doorstep with a chubby-cheeked baby–claiming Alex was the dad–he knew his bachelorhood was in big trouble!When her sister died, Samantha Dell had cared for her darling nephew as if he were her own. And though little Gabe needed his father, she'd never imagined Alex would want to be a full-time parent–or her husband! But she wanted more from this sexy dad than a face-saving, hollow promise.… Samantha vowed she would settle for nothing less than his heart.