She hated molasses-paced Moonglow, Texas. She hated her new homespun identity.And she didn't know whether to strangle or kiss the handsome Hawaiian-shirt-clad handyman who ruined more than he repaired. But for all that "Molly Hansen” missed her old life, making memories with Dan Shackelford didn't seem so bad….Sure, his sudden return home had the gossips talking and the women flocking. But Dan seemed interested in her alone…something that both terrified and titillated her. Because she was no dummy, and Dan was no Mr. Fix-It.Was he the enemy she'd gone underground to avoid? Or was he the man who would make it possible to love Moonglow and being Molly – so long as he was part of the package?
BITTERSWEET REUNIONFive years ago, Catherine Erickson's world shattered the day she learned her fiancé, Lieutenant Ryan Christopher, had been killed in an embassy explosion. She'd lost the man she loved–and the father of her unborn child. And it wasn't until the mysterious Trace Gallagher showed up on her ranch with his hauntingly familiar eyes and gentle touch, that she even dared to think about long-forgotten desires….Seeing Cat again was like coming home. And learning he had a daughter made hiding his identity pure torture. But as a soldier he had a job to do: protect the Ericksons from a man hell-bent on revenge–at all costs.That meant keeping his feelings locked away, no matter how much they begged for release. Or how badly he ached to love Cat once again….
Rushing to the aid of a pregnant woman, midwife Tab Willows arrives at the scene of a horrifying murder.Then her sexy teenage crush Aiden Gabriel lands his rescue chopper – he’s only got better with age – and now he’s determined to protect Tab from a serial killer. But can he also reignite their spark?
MAN OF THE MONTHMR. DECEMBERMistletoe Hunk: Montana man Shep Wilde, who's finally come home. Christmas wish: Sexy Andrea Dillon – all wrapped up and ready under the tree! Can wishes really come true?: He won't take no for an answer! It was one red-hot holiday! Shep and Andrea were strangers, yet a holiday celebration with champagne turned into a night of wild abandon.Shep was crazy about Andrea, but after their lovemaking, she wanted nothing to do with him! Well, it was up to Shep to convince the reluctant lady that he was her man – not just for December, but every month of the year!MAN OF THE MONTH: He's born and raised in Big Sky Country… and heading for a Montana wedding!
It could happen to you!A CHRISTMAS WISH…For Sophie Beckwith, Christmas this year means having to face the ex who dumped her and then married her sister! Only one person can help–her best friend Bram.A YULETIDE PROPOSAL…Bram used to be engaged to Sophie's sister. Now, determined to show «the lovebirds» that they've moved on, he's come up with a plan: he's proposed–to Sophie!A MISTLETOE MARRIAGE!It's crazy, but it would be only pretend…wouldn't it? Now their wedding day is here and Sophie's feelings for Bram have drastically changed. Her deepest wish now is for Bram to say «I do»–for real!
Veterinarian Meg Becker has found the perfect man–online. Newspaper columnist Alex Rosten is funny, sexy–and only a mouse click away day or night. He's exactly what vulnerable Meg needs in her too-frantic life. Never mind that the safest sex is typing from the heart….Alex wants to take their relationship to the next level–meet face-to-face. A romantic at heart, he sends Meg a ticket to a gorgeous tropical island–a place that has starred in the nighttime fantasies of both.The cybersex has been great. But Alex is convinced you can't beat the touch and taste of the real thing. Yet what happens in the next twenty-four hours might just leave them both at a loss for words….
Spa manager and massage therapist Peggy Underwood's new catchphrase is impulse control.No men – particularly jocks! She's going to focus completely on herself for a change. But as soon as former football player Troy Barrington walks through the door, Peggy's control takes a time-out. Especially when Mr. Sex-in-the-Flesh ends up lying naked on her massage table!As the new landlord, Troy is on a reconnaissance mission. He's looking for a way to close the spa…permanently. But as soon as he relinquishes himself to Peggy's hands, Troy knows he's headed for trouble – the kind with red hair and a smart mouth. And he can hardly wait to get there….