ONLY ONE WOMAN HAD A MARK LIKE HERSOr so Sheriff Zack Dalton had thought. Still, even with the promise of a long-lost family, it took all of his persuasion to convince vulnerable siren Honey Carrington to visit his mountain ranch. Only when he had her home in his arms did he admit he wasn't sure who the mysterious beauty was–or what secrets she harbored.Honey knew she wasn't the woman the Daltons had been searching for, and considering the way her heart raced whenever Zack was near, that was good! But she was desperate for a place to hide so she went along with the scheme. Still, could she really risk her life–and her heart–just to keep her secret safe?
HE'D SAVED HER LIFE…He was the charming neighbor who made the darkness more bearable…the sexy stranger whose fiery kisses made Shannon Bannock remember how badly she'd once wanted a husband and family…once, before she'd been temporarily blinded and lost sight of her dreams.SHE'D STOLEN HIS HEART.And Rory Daniels knew if the stubborn beauty could just find the courage to trust him with her aching heart he could show her so much more than just how to get to the mailbox and back. He could show her forever….
The mystery man she marriedWho was this stranger before her? The man Danielle Mitchell once vowed to love, honor and cherish. The man who had disappeared with all his promises on a two-year mission, leaving her alone with their sweet child. Now Kyle was back, his heart just as elusive, their desire just as astonishing. And when he swore to protect her from the dangers that stalked both mother and daughter, Danielle was certain she and Sara would find shelter in his strong embrace. But could she welcome home this man as both her hero–and her husband?
FBI agent Devin Kincaid is assigned the urgent task of tracking down the abducted grandson of the rich and powerful Ryan Fortune. A determined loner whose grit and tenacity make him the best man for the job, the last thing Devin needs is the help of the boy's aunt, Vanessa Fortune.First, she's too emotionally involved, and second, she's way too much of a temptation he doesn't need.A criminal psychologist, Vanessa can't sit on the sidelines while her family lives its worst nightmare. She's not running from the fierce attraction between them, but knows Devin is doing everything he can to convince himself that a Fortune heiress and a street-smart cop don't mix. But as tensions rise, passions flare and soon dangerous situations call for desperate measures–and a willingness to trust all they've got.
Fabulous FathersWANTED: ONE FAMILYEach time Deputy Sheriff Nick Dorelli saw fatherless Doogie Clay, his heart ached. If Doogie's mother hadn't wed another man, he would be Nick's kid. And Nick would be the father the boy so desperately needed.But best of all, Stephanie Clay would be Nick's wife. Once, they'd dreamed of marriage, and although misunderstandings broke them up, Nick had never stopped thinking of–or loving–her. And now was the time for action. Because not only did Nick want to be a father, he wanted to be a husband–Stephanie's husband.Fabulous Fathers can be chosen from the heart….
A CASE STUDY–IN LOVE?For as long as foster dad Jeff Aquilon could remember, he' d viewed state social workers as one thing: the enemy. But that was before he' d met Caileen Hall, a woman who truly seemed to have his family' s best interests at heart. Jeff had to admit that something about the pretty, passionate Caileen stirred his interest, too.Though single mom Caileen desperately wanted to help the Aquilons succeed, much to her daughter' s chagrin, Caileen' s strictly professional concern for Jeff soon mingled with feelings she hadn' t encountered in years. But to make peace with her own family, would Caileen have to give up the love of her lifetime?
MY ENEMY…MY LOVE?For generations, a lake shimmering with sinister, scandalous secrets divided the rival ranching families of Megan Windom and Kyle Herriot. So how could one waltz sweep them into a treacherous whirlpool of primal, unthinkable desire? Why did Kyle's husky whispers begin unveiling Megan's lost memories? Why did quiet Megan haunt Kyle's dreams? What drew them inexorably toward betraying their own kin? Family loyalties and a flood of suspicions threatened to swamp the fierce yet fragile bond that throbbed between them like a thousand ravens' wings. Yet, come hell or high water, their forbidden passion could not be forever denied….
LYRIC GIBSON FELT LIKE A VERY UNWELCOME GUESTWhen she'd agreed to accompany her aunt Fay to Seven Devils Ranch, Lyric hoped that the invitation was at the request of Trevor Dalton–a man who had stirred her desire from the moment she'd laid eyes upon him. But from the instant she arrived in Idaho, the independent Texan knew her hunch had been utterly wrong. Trevor would hardly acknowledge her existence!Lyric had always mesmerized Trevor, but she had pushed him away before…for a fiancé that he hadn't even known existed. Could Lyric make him understand the truth behind her deceit–and unleash the passion and love that burned in them both?
THEY HAD PASTS THEY WANTED TO FORGETAnd Seth Dalton wasn't about to reveal the truth about his–not even to the tempting auburn-haired enigma who'd haunted him. Childhood secrets guaranteed marriage would never be in Seth's future. So why was he sharing close quarters with the one woman who challenged his vow?Amelia Miller's sprained ankle would heal–thanks to her uninvited caregiver. But Seth's heated looks and tender ministrations reopened wounds she thought time had long mended. Amelia knew she could help the emotionally guarded Dalton find peace–but first they both had to overcome the pain in their pasts and learn to love again….
MAKE WAY FOR THE McBRIDES…One steamy teenage encounter had been enough to keep Spencer McBride's high school pal Ally in his mind all through college…and it had been more than enough to keep Spence far from home and family when Ally married his brother. But now that she was alone with adopted newborn twins, the draw of Ally in need was too powerful to keep Spence away….Even knee-deep in formula, the proud, independent beauty still stoked Spence's desire, but was the confirmed bachelor finding it all too easy to step into the role of father. lover…husband?SO MANY BABIES: At the Buttonwood Baby Clinic, babies and romance abound!