COURTING CAROLYN…Adoption specialist Carolyn St. John had given up on ever holding her own baby. For Carolyn knew the handicap that distanced her from others barred a future for her and any man. And then she met Ryan Sharpe….The architect was blatantly masculine, sexy and…downright irresistible. As a member of the extended, loving MacAllister family, Ryan seemed to have everything he needed. Including his pick of gorgeous women. But his passionate pursuit of her and his searing kisses told Carolyn that he wanted only her. Dare Carolyn believe he'd still want her when he learned her secret?
HE WAS AN OFFICER…BUT NO GENTLEMANOnce a dashing, decorated test pilot, embittered Major Hollis «Griff» Griffin no longer gave a damn about anything–except fulfilling his late aunt's eccentric last request, then leaving all lingering, loving memories behind. But he'd need help, dammit, from one Rose Davenport–surely a fluttery old antiques addict.Yet Rose proved leggy, delectable and mulishly optimistic about restoring castoffs–even unshaven, arrogant, former flyboys like him. Despite her fear of macho males, she bravely evoked Griff's random acts of tenderness, sentimentally spotting a hero beneath his bitterness. But Griff was no hero. So dare he wheedle this wary, wonderful woman into believing they'd share a bed of roses…forever?
Connor McCoy–Strong. Serious. He's the last McCoy bachelor–and he intends to keep it that way…Bronte O'Brien–Smart. Savvy. She's lusted after Connor for years. And now she has him right where she wants him…U.S. Marshal Connor McCoy, the oldest of the McCoy clan, is used to looking after himself–and everybody else, too. But he's definitely out of his element when he finds himself framed for murder and has to rely on the talents of sassy, sexy junior U.S. Attorney Bronte O'Brien to prove his innocence. Only, there's nothing innocent about Bronte's intentions toward Connor. And she's about to show him just how talented she really is….
One night of passion was enough to convince Detective Marco Angelosi that Paige Burkett was a woman he'd risk everything to protect. Even if it meant going to prison for a crime he didn't commit. But when events proved Paige was still in danger, Marco knew the only place that Paige would truly be safe was…with him.Being kidnapped by her former lover wasn't exactly what Paige had in mind when she and her canine partner tracked down Marco. But now that she's back in his arms, she's got to convince her fugitive guardian that love isn't about making sacrifices…but holding on.
B and B owner Caroline Tuttle has dreamed of moving out west and marrying a cowboy ever since she saw her first horse. But with her recent inheritance of Blackberry Farm, Caroline's future seems bleak…until she meets her sexy, secretive tenant, Ethan Garrison, and a young orphan who breaks down both their defenses.Now all the plans that Caroline made–and thought she wanted–take a backseat to the warmth of the little girl's smile and Ethan's supportive embrace. And before long, the notion of leaving South Carolina doesn't seem quite so appealing….
The WranglerTravis Evans loved beautiful women–and Gwen Hawthorne was defintely a beauty. But before he could make Gwen his, another tiny female stole his heart.His WomanGwen Hawthorne had a weakness for cowboys-especially hunky. Travis Evans. She'd been able to resist the love'em and leave'em cowpoke…until he showed up with a baby. His baby.His Baby…?Gwen might have been able to withstand Travis's sensual assault when he was just a charming cowboy. But when Don Juan turned into Mr. Mom, she was lost. As a lover, Travis was her every fantasy in the flesh. But Gwen knew her happiness was short-lived. Because where there was a baby, there was a mother…
Maggie Kovacs was the most enchanting woman Detective Max Strachan had ever met. She was also the most eccentric. Or was she? Max soon realized that the nighttime visions Maggie claimed she saw supplied him with details that only the police– and a cunning serial killer– could possibly know….A no-nonsense lawman like Max was the last person Maggie would have imagined turning to for support, let alone romance. Incredibly, the skeptical sergeant might just be the man of her dreams. But could he possibly save her from what she saw in them?
Nurse Georgia Adams can't sleep–and it's got nothing to do with the local heat wave. She's got a lukewarm boyfriend, a nonexistent love life–and she's frustrated, really frustrated. So she decides to take the edge off by calling her boyfriend for a little phone flirtation–and a lot more! Only, she doesn't realize she's dialed the wrong number!Police officer Ken Medlock can't sleep, either-his libido is in overdrive thanks to his sexy midnight caller. He's captivated by her voice–and when he meets and recognizes her the next day, he realizes he has to have her in his bed-not at the end of his phone line. But first he has to convince Georgia that her wrong number has turned into a very right connection…
Alison Forester has come to this idyllic California dude ranch to recruit Dr. Nicholas Sheppard for the burn unit at her hospital. Thanks to doctors like him, she survived the fiery crash that killed her parents. He's not going to waste his time and talent patching up rodeo cowboys–not if she can help it.Except the doc she finds is more spurs and saddles than scrubs and stethoscopes. Even more troubling, he's lost his faith in medicine…and in his own abilities. But as Nick quickly discovers, it's not going to be easy saying no to this brave, beautiful woman with the sweet-as-honey Texas accent. And sometimes a physician needs a little help before he can heal himself.