She needed a husband–fast. He just wanted a few home-cooked meals. Let the great Texas wedding bargain begin!It was desperation that had Megan Ford proposing to solitary rancher Rick Astin. She promised to pay handsomely for an in-name-only marriage and swore their understanding would end in mere months, while secretly wishing it would last forever.As flattered as he was by the loveless offer, it was the thought of a spick-and-span home that had Rick agreeing to the charade. He told himself he had no interest in his new bride becoming a permanent part of his quiet life. And despite his body's cravings to make Megan truly his, Rick intended to honorably uphold his end of the deal. Until they sealed their bargain with a kiss…
I Found Our Daddy!Three-year-old Missy thought her new neighbor had all the right stuff. Nick Barry was handsome, fun and even she could see he liked her new mommy. So why couldn't he be their daddy?Jennifer Carpenter had her hands full with adopting Missy and her two sisters. While the Texan next door doted on the girls, she knew Nick was in the fast lane to fame and fortune. Why would a sexy bachelor want a ready-made family? Besides, she wanted to become a mommy, not a Mrs. So what was it about Nick that proved irresistible–to the girls…and to her?
4 Months + 5 Months = Baby!As good as accountant Jim Schofield was with figures–he could count back and tell when Teresa got pregnant–he was bad with words like commitment and marriage. But when the stubborn Texan realized he was going to be a father, his bachelor days were numbered!1 Man + 1 Love = Marriage?Teresa Tyler had vowed not to burden Jim Schofield with the consequences of their one night together. But after having figured out her predicament, he was proposing a marriage for the sake of their babies. How could Teresa take Jim's help, his protection, and not have a chance at his love?
PRIVATE INTERVIEW WITHSEXY TEXAN AUTHORQ: Dr. Alex Myerson, is it possible to overcome heartbreak and find that special person meant just for me–er, I mean you?A: Read Making the Most of Life, Tabitha Tyler, and you'll have your answer! It's possible, but personally, I wouldn't risk falling in love again, especially not with my publicist…no matter how appealing you are.Q: Well, Alex…I did read your self-help ■book and my advice, «Doctor, heal thyself.» I'd even go so far as to offer you my private assistance for mending your .wounded heart. What do you say?'A: I'd say that's a pretty sweet proposition….
Accustomed to hiring and firing in a snap, Pete Scholfield was at a complete loss when it came to finding a wife. So why, when he engaged Ms.Thomasina Tyler to relocate his business, did he find himself considering her for another role? Sure, the chic spitfire was invading his dreams, but no way, no how did Tommie fit with his ideal of the perfect wife and homemaker!Starting out with nothing, Tommie had worked too hard to become Fort Worth's most successful Realtor to let this handsome millionaire with decidedly old-fashioned views distract her. Clean and cook? Tommie would turn up the heat, all right, but not in the kitchen!
In Michael Crawford's «Five Year Plan,» ' marriage came dead last. Even if he wanted a wife, it wouldn't be the slender blonde who arrived at the Circle K claiming to be the long.lost granddaughter of the late childless owner. 'Though Michael suspected Dani Langston of staking an unfounded claim on his loved ones, 'her blue-eyed innocence won over his family. ^ Like a saddled bronco he suddenly found himself a roommate, a co-worker–and a pretend fiancée!Dani's fire-andice personality knocked the confident Mr. Crawford off balance. One minute he wanted to kiss her, the next, run and save his hide. But the Crawford family «Cupids» had their own ideas….
It was her smile that caused all the trouble. Yep, ranch foreman Rob Hansen was sure he never would have agreed to be Melissa Kennedy's counterfeit fiance if she hadn't given him one of her killer smiles.And now he found himself «engaged» to her, he was determined to keep as much distance as he possibly could from the lovely foster mom. He was no home-and-hearth kind of man. So Rob would resist her delicious meals, comforting arms…dimples…smiles…passionate embraces. Yeah. Right.
Spending the night with a sexy, bossy cowboy had not been Lindsay Crawford's idea! But when a storm left her snowbound with gruff Gil Daniels, she had to be practical. And though his kisses made her quite warm, nothing happened!Trouble was, Lindsay's big, strong brothers didn't believe them. They recognized the look in Lindsay's eyes–and more important, the one in Gil's! Luckily, they respected him enough to hold off on the shotgun and let him do the right thing.But Lindsay wouldn't marry because it was «right»–she wanted true love. Because then the walls of Jericho might come crashing down….
A RANDALL THROUGH AND THROUGHOne look at lovely Victoria Randall, and Dr. Jonathan Wilson knew he was headed for a showdown. She was sexy, smart and she lived right next door. Would the sassy singleton succeed in putting a wedding rope around his neck? Not if Victoria had any say in the matter. Fall for a big-city bachelor who had snubbed her since the first day they'd met–no way! But then they shared a daring rescue and a stormy night of passion. Suddenly Jon and Victoria's future was more complicated. Would they face it together…or would this determined Randall face the unexpected on her own?
NEWS FLASH: TYLER PLAYBOY DATES …A SINGLE MOM?!Rumor has it that our resident attorney Quinn Spencer has been offering Molly Blake more than legal advice these past cold winter nights. Does this sandy-haired stud, who has broken hearts all over Tyler, have his sights set on Molly next? But the sweet owner of the Breakfast Inn Bed comes with a complete package including a four-year-old daughter. Will playboy Quinn be able to resist Molls homespun charm and little Sara's batting baby blues? He says «I won't commit!» but this reporter is taking bets the bachelor is about to fall….