The assignment seemed straightforward: track down the woman who had stolen the boy and return him to his father. But ChildFinders, Inc. had been duped, and Ben Underwood soon discovered that nothing about this case was as it seemed.He found Gina Wassel, the supposed kidnapper, easily enough, but once he did, all hell broke loose. Suddenly he had to untangle the truth from the lies, and it wasn't as easy as it should have been. Because Gina was everything Ben had ever dreamed of in a woman, and now he'd brought danger to her doorstep. With his heart–and her life–on the line, Ben found himself playing protector to Gina and the boy, a makeshift family he longed to make real.
Connor O'Hara had a family now. At least, he had a son. And a mother. And a whole mess of relatives he hadn't even known were his close kin.And then there was Lacy. Sweet Lacy Clark. Who'd suffered so much for bringing little Chase, his son, into the world.Frankly, it was all too much to take in for a guy used to being a loner, to belonging nowhere, to living life on his own terms. In his heart, Connor knew what Lacy wanted–the fairy tale, the white picket fence, the whole nine yards. But really, he was having trouble right now giving her even an inch!
He'd always been an outsider. And Grant McClure liked it that way. Stepson to the Fortunes, he'd made his wn destiny without the family's riches–or their love. But now the rugged loner had found someone who needed him.Meredith Brady's life was on the line, and Grant's ranch was her only refuge. But she found herself in even greater danger when she fell for a man whose gruff exterior could not conceal a passion too long denied….
Ten years ago, an innocent Samantha Rawlings had surrendered herself–body and soul–to a man whose blue-eyed gaze promised forever. But when the summer sun faded, Kyle Fortune was gone, and Samantha was left to raise their child alone–and in secret.Then fate intervened, bringing the restless millionaire back to Wyoming's wideopen spaces. Suddenly he was face-to-face with the willful beauty he'd never forgotten–and a blue-eyed daughter he'd never known….
Alisha Hart can't believe how arrogant fellow lawyers can be. Take assistant district attorney Daniel Fortune.She knows his kind–slick dressing, smooth talking, with a hunger for power. But when playful banter turns egotistical, Daniel offers Alisha a bet she can't refuse–whoever loses the San Antonio Streaker case must agree to do one thing for the winner. And it's got to be a surprise.Daniel can't wait that long for victory and fighting in the courtroom soon turns to passionate nights in the bedroom. But could this relationship with Alisha cost him the promotion to D.A.? Suddenly Daniel is pulling away and Alisha only has one choice–win her case. Or risk losing her heart…again.
Love against all odds… Kirnan Savauterre’s loyalty to his werewolf pack is absolute – which is the only reason he agrees to an arranged marriage. He didn’t expect his bride to be an utterly enticing mystery. Beatrice is half-faery, maybe a little bit vampire, and altogether delightful. But a relationship that began as a political alliance is soon threatened by discord between the Unseelie court and the werewolves of Paris. And Kir’s investigation into Bea’s lineage reveals disturbing truths. Their love is strong – but so are the forces arrayed against them…
FROM THE DESK OF LUC DUMONT,HEAD OF SECURITYST. MICHEL JUNE 2002 DAY60The missing heir has been found! The dowager queen and the royal council are overjoyed–I, however, feel there must be some mistake. Learning that I, a presumed commoner, am the new king of St. Michel has been nothing short of incredible. As always, lovely Juliet Beaudreau has stood by my side, patiently teaching me how to act royal. But I'm having trouble concentrating on protocol when what I want most is to sweep my relentless teacher up in my arms and fulfill some very primal needs…. Now, as I prepare to take my seat on the throne, will the shy, quiet queen of my heart also agree to be queen of St. Michel?
A Secret To Bind Them… Agent Jack Anderson’s latest mission is to defend the upcoming royal wedding, so he has no time to face Jessica Lark. Especially since the temptress knows his secret: that he’s not only a vampire, but one of the Fallen.Jessica has information to save Jack’s mission – if she can gain his trust. Their chemistry is still magnetic… yet she senses that Jack is wary of her. But when she’s threatened by the Dark Fey, who wish to sabotage the wedding, Jessica must hope that Jack will come to her aid – and salvage their chance of a future.
Nat Grady is finally home–older and wiser. A year and a half ago, when the woman he'd loved had hinted at commitment, Nat had run far and fast. But now he knows he can't live without her. So he's back, hoping they'll be able to start again. Only, Jessica's nowhere to be found. But she did leave a little something behind….Jessica Franklin is living a nightmare. She'd thought things were rough when the man she loved ran out on her, leaving her to give birth to their child alone. But when she realized she had a stalker on her trail, she had to run–without her baby. Now, only one man can help her–Nat Grady. But can she find Nat–before the stalker finds her?
To: King LeopoldFrom: Marine Corps Captain Mark Wilder Operation:Princess Vanessa Von VolzemburgYour Highness, I've been assigned to guard Princess Vanessa while she's traveling incognito in America. But I don't enjoy spying on her.Vanessa is far from the spoiled princess I expected. She is bold and adventurous as well as lovely and vulnerable–a woman who craves a life free from her royal obligations. But she understands she must return and marry a man she doesn't love.Vanessa will be safe while she's under my care. But also know that I cannot promise to shelter her from the world, or even from myself….