¿Cómo podía alguno de ellos haber adivinado donde podía dirigirlos un momento robado? Una tímida determinada…Lady Daphne Rosamond nunca se pensó a sí misma como una persona perdida.Ella cree que el amor la encontrará cuando sea el momento adecuado. Eso hasta que visita a una adivina. Ahora está decidida a crear su propio futuro. Un pícaro sin complejos…Marcus Wentworth, Conde de Clarendon, vive su vida disfrutando de los placeres pecaminosos. Se ha creado su propio nombre, encantando a todas las polleras de cada una de las mujeres dispuestas que encuentra, y no pide ninguna disculpa. Y lo que es peor, no tiene planes de sentar cabeza. Sin embargo, un giro del destino…Decidida a no envejecer sola, Daphne toma su destino en sus propias manos. Marcus le había hecho una promesa hace muchos años, y ella está lista para que la cumpla. Él le daría a Daphne su primer beso, una vez que ella tuviera la edad apropiada. Al no despreciar a ninguna mujer, cumple su promesa. Un momento apasionado que nadie olvidará pronto, pero ¿cómo podían saber alguno de ellos donde podía dirigirlos un momento robado?
His Family of ConvenienceFor widower and ex-doctor Trace Warren a fresh start in Whisper Creek comes with a catch: to save his home and apothecary shop, Trace must remarry. While making Katherine Fleming his wife is simple enough, he refuses to fall in love again. But keeping his distance from the kind, beautiful woman and the infant she brings with her is dangerously difficult…Katherine promised to protect the baby left in her care, and a marriage of convenience to Trace is the only way to do that. But all too soon, Trace possesses Katherine’s heart, even as he still carefully guards his own. With hopes of turning their arrangement into a true love match, can Katherine convince Trace to forgive himself for his past mistakes and embrace his new family?Stand-In Brides: Mail-order mix-ups turn into happy marriages in a new Wyoming town
The Groom ApprenticeCourtship lessons are all Isabelle Bradley can offer when one of her sister's former suitors suddenly comes calling. Unwilling to be someone's backup choice, Isabelle will help the clumsy–yet handsome–blacksmith find and woo his true match. But it certainly won't be her.Rhett Granger's awkwardness around women may be a joke to most of the town, but Rhett isn't laughing. How can he find love when Isabelle, the only woman who doesn't turn him into a tongue-tied fool, won't accept his courtship? Perhaps her «lessons» can give them both the chance to learn about the surprises love can bring…Bachelor List Matches: A hand-picked bride for every bachelor in small-town Texas.
Her Heart and Her Business Are on the Line Dressmaker Ruth Fox gave up her dream of a husband and children long ago. Her family's floundering dress shop, her ailing father and her two younger sisters require Ruth's full attention. Though the handsome new stranger in town is intriguing, Ruth is certain he wouldn't look twice at a plain spinster of twenty-six.Sam Rothenburg's connection with the shy young woman next door is immediate, but he knows Ruth will be crushed when she discovers his real purpose in town. Sam is secretly working to open one of his father's large department stores in Pearlman, Michigan, which will surely put Ruth out of business. How much is Sam willing to sacrifice to claim Ruth's heart?The Dressmaker's Daughters: Pursuing their dreams a stitch at a time
A forbidden attraction… A hidden desire!Years ago, penniless Lorene Summerfield wed for duty, giving her siblings the chance to marry for love. But now the generous-hearted Countess finds herself widowed…and the man she’s loved in silence for years is falsely accused of her husband’s murder!Although he closed his heart to love long ago, the Earl of Penford has always found Lorene irresistible. Their newly-ignited passion may be scandalous, but now he’ll stop at nothing to clear his name and win Lorene’s hand!
She would rather burn in his presence than pine in his absenceFaith Wellingford Evers, Duchess of Ashedon, is tired of Society’s endless gossiping about her failings and her late husband’s infidelities. Seeking escape one night, she’s attacked by ruffians—but is saved by an unlikely figure from her past!Having risen from penniless orphan to Member of Parliament, David Tanner Smith is no longer the quiet boy Faith once knew. With their first spine-tingling kiss, their old friendship is transformed. And in its place is an explosive mix of illicit encounters and forbidden desire…
From Friends to Sweethearts Minnie Fox's goal is to find a beau who can help support her ailing father and his struggling dress shop. As a working man, her friend Peter Simmons simply doesn't fit the bill. Instead, Minnie's got eyes for Peter's childhood pal–a wealthy Chicagoan. So why can't she stop thinking about Peter?Peter wishes Minnie would see him as more than a friend. As a hardworking mechanic, Peter knows he'll never be able to dazzle Minnie with fancy suits and expensive cars. But maybe he can prove to her that what's in a man's heart is worth more than what's in his wallet.The Dressmaker's Daughters: Pursuing their dreams a stitch at a time
Her Christmas Family by Jillian Hart"Please be my ma for Christmas." Felicity Sawyer can't resist little Gertie's heartfelt letter. Tate Winters seeks a bride for Gertie's sake, not his own. But as his reserve thaws before Felicity's sunny optimism, this new family learns that togetherness is the best way to celebrate the season.Christmas Stars for Dry Creek by Janet TronstadEleanor McBride's outgrown her dreams of romance—but not her wishes for motherhood. Wedding Sergeant Adam Martin will give her a daughter to cherish. Yet it's not just shy, sweet Hannah who's captured her affections. And Eleanor's arrival in Dry Creek could be the start of a journey to true love…
Love Is Always a Reason to Be ThankfulSeason of Bounty by Linda FordAt first glance, privileged Kathleen Sanderson and cowboy Buck Donahue couldn’t be more different. Yet the bond between Buck and his adopted son awakens a wish in Kathleen for a family of her own—and a future they can build together.Home for Thanksgiving by Winnie Griggs All that stands between Ruby Anne Tuggle and a fresh start is an escort to Tyler, Texas. Rancher Griff Lassiter is too kind to refuse, but too wary of being hurt again to offer anything but friendship. Then a fever forces an unexpected detour and a chance to find the place they both belong. …