Christmas Miracle…or Christmas Mayhem?When Lincoln Swift finds a two-month-old infant on his doorstep, it's panic time! Still, he takes the child in, believing she's his missing in action brother's. Then he turns to social worker and old friend Maddie Templeton for help. But his relationship with Maddie is complicated by past quarrels and a present attraction that grows ever fiercer as they bond over the baby.Linc knows this instant family could be taken away from him in a heartbeat. Will he propose a more permanent arrangement to Maddie just for the baby's sake? Or will she drive a hard bargain of her own, holding out for the best Christmas gift a man could give?
A Love Worth the Risk? Psychologist Hayley Templeton prides herself on keeping a level head in life and love – but she can’t get Seth Banyon out of her mind! There’s something about the gorgeous security expert that doesn’t add up… and Hayley can’t resist getting close enough to know more.Seth has plenty of secrets that he needs to protect Hayley from – most importantly, what he’s really doing in Weaver, Wyoming. He knows he should get the irresistible woman out of his system for both their sakes… but forgetting Hayley is proving the most difficult thing he’s ever tried to do!
WIFE FOR HIRE?Devilishly cool, handsome and clever, tycoon Kyle Montgomery always got what he wanted–and right now it was that Emma Valentine and her newborn pose as his wife and child. Kyle wouldn't take no for an answer–he needed an instant family to close a deal…Though Emma at first found Kyle's arrogance impossible, she couldn't refuse a trust fund for her son. Nor could she deny the sparks that sizzled between «husband» and «wife.» Now that Emma was longing to soothe Kyle's embittered heart, could she turn his thoughts from business to happily-ever-after with his baby and bride?
"TRUTH RISES, ANNIE. STOP TRYING TO FIND IT THE HARD WAY."Annie Hess knew that the roiling clouds overhead had nothing to do with the storm that had already arrived. First the secret daughter she'd turned over to her brother to raise showed up, looking for answers. Then her brother sent Logan Drake, who'd scorned her youthful advances, to retrieve the girl! As Logan provided Annie shelter from the fierce winds raging outside, this former wild child saw how hollow her seemingly perfect life was. But when her secret came out, could the hard choices Annie and Logan had once made for love now lead them to everlasting happiness?
"YOU WANT ME TO POSE AS YOUR BRIDE? BEEN THERE, DONE THAT–AND I'M NOT DOING IT AGAIN!"–Kate Stockwell on a shocking «proposal»A surge of raw emotion rocked Kate Stockwell–her brothers had enlisted her ex-fiancé to spearhead the search for their long-lost mother! Years ago, the marriage she and Brett Larson had planned with such youthful enthusiasm had been crushed beneath the weight of the Stockwell name. In an ironic twist, Brett now commanded that Kate play his bride–a role she'd imagined millions of times. But now her «groom» was at a distance too dangerous for Kate. For proximity sparked passion…and a moment in Brett's arms could reveal her secret longing to rekindle their love, this time forever….
Together for the first time in one volume, two marriage of convenience stories from New York Times bestselling authors Christine Rimmer and Allison Leigh!The Marriage ConspiracyJoleen Tilly is facing every mother's worst nightmare—a custody battle for her son, Sam. When Sam's grandparents demand she turn over her son, Joleen turns to her best friend, Detective Dekker Smith, for comfort. Instead, he offers an astonishing solution: a most convenient marriage! But will Joleen be able to contain her growing love for her in-name-only husband?The Billionaire's Baby PlanTo save her family's fertility clinic, Lisa Armstrong agrees to have venture capitalist Rourke Devlin's baby. First, though, she has to become Mrs. Rourke Devlin! Rourke wants a family the old-fashioned way and marriage will give them both what they want. But their temporary arrangement blossoms into something much deeper and their agreement could be threatened.
She’s not just another fan. She’s here on baby business.When Ali Templeton shows up at Grant Cooper’s door claiming he’s the uncle of an abandoned baby, the famous thriller writer is shocked. By the news…and by their instant, unstoppable attraction…
Librarian Molly Brewster had successfully created a new identity for herself until Deputy Sheriff Holt Tanner started asking questions about her past. Molly couldn't help but look to the ground when he watched her with his soulful brown eyes and waited for her to answer. In Holt, she sensed a need as deep as her own–to be loved completely…and without fear.Holt had a case to solve and faced a beguiling librarian with secrets. He wanted to ease the pain that kept Molly from confiding in him, but he didn't quite trust her…or himself. Would his search for the truth force Molly into hiding, or would his love set her free and make her his?