The whole thing was rigged! What else would you expect from lawyers and a judge with family connections? Former detective Sam Owen Brimstone was not looking for work, but now he was stuck with it and had to admit that in this case, the body he was assigned to guard was an awfully attractive one.Too bad that curvy, petite Jamie Gibson was a lawyer and, true to her profession, persistent in getting answers. But Sam's initials weren't S.O.B. for nothing. Tempted as he was, he wasn't about to let Jamie sweet talk him, that is, until circumstances took a turn for the worse and the job suddenly became personal.
The handsome stranger called himself a doctor, but he was talking crazy! Wealthy Texas surgeon Dominic Rodriguez had stormed into Sky Colton's small-town jewelry shop demanding she pose as his bride-to-be while his family visited from Spain.A hopeless romantic, the Native American beauty had advised Dominic's fiancée to follow her heart–and the woman had run off with the chauffeur! To get Dr. StoneHeart out of her shop–and her life–Sky agreed to the charade. Sky brought much-needed warmth to Dominic's life, while his passionate «pretend» kisses set her on fire. But when danger puts Sky at death's door, will Dominic make her the one real promise that will save them both…?
Wounded straight to his soul, Simon Reynolds needed the attention only nurse Megan Brightwell could provide. After loving deeply and losing it all, he'd felt nothing for too long. Now, his feelings roared back to life–with the help of Megan's tender care and bright smile. And after leaving the darkness behind, all he wanted was her.Megan refused to play Simon's game, for she'd suffered too many times already. And becoming intimately involved with a patient was unprofessional and dangerous. Except Simon's sacrifice had saved her daughter's sight, and Megan was determined to show her gratitude by healing his body–and just maybe his heart.
A racing heartbeak…check.Heightened senses…check.Flush of color to the cheeks…check.A shivery quiver in the pit of the stomach…check.An intense desire to throw herself into Joe Marchetti's arms…check-check-check-check.Yep, Nurse Liz Anderson had the classic symptoms of love. Worse, there wasn't any surefire cure. The best she could hope for was to believe her condition was contagious–and that Joe was equally susceptible to her! Hmm, maybe it could be transmitted by kisses…
Sensible attorney Madison Wainright did all she could to hide the torch she carried for her friend–sexy bachelor Luke Marchetti. But one shocking night, Maddie lost her senses–and her virginity–in Luke's passionate arms…and came up pregnant!With a baby on the way, Luke vowed to wed the lady lawyer. He maintained their «just friends» status as best he could, convincing himself that the excitement he felt was just…platonic. As Maddie's touch set him on fire, Luke soon had more than one reason for making the woman his Marchetti bride….
Everything about contractor Alex McKnight was hard – hard body, hard heart, and he was damn hard to ignore.Yet while architect Ellie Hart couldn’t deny her attraction, she was going to resist! Until she got injured and Alex offered her a place to stay while she recovered.Then he suggested the unthinkable: a no-strings-attached, passion-unleashed affair… !
The return of the father When Joe Morgan showed up again on Kate Carpenter's doorstep, the E.R. nurse didn't know what to think.After Kate had discovered she was pregnant, she'd waited to hear from the helicopter pilot and on-duty marine. Nothing. So why would the man who had left without a second glance suddenly return to her life? Joe wanted to be a father to J.T., and Kate wouldn't stand in his way.She couldn't know that during Joe's harrowing tour of duty, thinking of his son–and of her–had kept him alive. But would the demons of the past prevent Joe from repairing the damage to Kate's heart–and embracing his family for keeps?
How to ruin a perfectly good divorceThe last time Rose Tucker saw her ex-husband, Lincoln Hart, he was fleeing their newly minted marriage. Now the man she fell in love with at first sight has returned to say those three little words: «we’re still married!» And while the lawyers fix the clerical glitch, the handsome millionaire offers a way to help his not so ex-wife save her business.The pretty interior designer can hardly wait to say, “I don’t.” But in the meantime, Rose can’t afford to turn down her husband’s job offer. So she agrees to decorate Linc’s new luxury condo. While Rose draws up plans for his home, he has designs on her heart. And if he gets his way, the new towels will say his and hers.
I’m sure you’ve heard there is a new doctor in town. Sexy Jon Clifton looks more cowboy than pediatrician, he’s good with kids and dogs, and what we all want to know is: Why is this man still single?Though there are plenty of ladies in Rust Creek Falls who would like to change the confirmed bachelor’s status, Dawn Laramie alone seems to be immune to his charms. The dedicated nurse works side-by-side with Dr. Jon day after day, intent on keeping things professional…and distant. Meanwhile, we here at the Gazette can practically hear the tension thrumming between these two. Our diagnosis? A classic case of lovesickness with an age-old cure! But will the doctor's proposal heal Dawn's wounded heart?
THE MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR…UNDER HER ROOFThe tabloids were right: Sloan Holden is rich, powerful and incredibly handsome. But he’s just another paying guest, as far as B&B owner Maggie Potter is concerned. The hardworking widow has a toddler to care for, a business to build, and a heart to protect. She can’t succumb to the charm of a man who was just passing through.Though drawn to his gorgeous landlady, Sloan knows “off limits” when he sees it. Trouble is, Maggie and her little girl gave Sloan a taste of what he was missing; a family of his own. The bachelor businessman could strike a deal with anyone, but could he find a way to bargain his way into Maggie’s life for good?