Kiss A Handsome Stranger. Jacqueline Diamond

      Daisy Redford’s Shopping List

      Paper towels

      Candles (for romance; loved the ones Chance had last night)

      Lightbulbs

      Panty hose (mine were accidentally left at a certain bachelor’s house)

      Milk

      Orange juice

      Eggs (starved—didn’t get a chance to eat breakfast; too busy sneaking out of Chance Foster’s bedroom)

      Shampoo

      Toothpaste

      Home pregnancy kit (oh, my, something tells me I might be needing this….)

      Nail polish remover

      Hand lotion

      Wedding gown (in case the stick turns blue, a gal’s gotta be ready!)

      Dear Reader,

      May is “Get Caught Reading” month, and there’s no better way for Harlequin American Romance to show our support of literacy than by offering you an exhilarating month of must-read romances.

      Tina Leonard delivers the next installment of the exciting Harlequin American Romance in-line continuity series TEXAS SHEIKHS with His Arranged Marriage. A handsome playboy poses as his identical twin and mistakenly exchanges “I do’s” with a bewitching princess bride.

      A beautiful rancher’s search for a hired hand leads to more than she bargained for when she finds a baby on her doorstep and a Cowboy with a Secret, the newest title from Pamela Browning. 2001 WAYS TO WED concludes with Kiss a Handsome Stranger by Jacqueline Diamond. Daisy Redford’s biological clock had been ticking…until a night of passion with her best friend’s brother left her with a baby on the way! And in Uncle Sarge, a military man does diaper duty…and learns about fatherhood, family and forever-after love. Don’t miss this heartwarming romance by Bonnie Gardner.

      It’s a terrific month for Harlequin American Romance, and we hope you’ll “get caught reading” one of our great books.

      Wishing you happy reading,

      Melissa Jeglinski

      Associate Senior Editor

      Harlequin American Romance

      Kiss a Handsome Stranger

      Jacqueline Diamond

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      For Sylvia Hyman, ceramic artist and terrific mother

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Jacqueline Diamond is the daughter of a ceramic artist who inspired Daisy’s talents in this book. Jackie lives in Southern California with her husband, two sons and two formerly stray cats.

      AUTHOR’S NOTE: Anyone interested in helping save feral (born-wild) cats, as Frannie and Bill do in this story, can get more information from Alley Cat Allies at 1801 Belmont Road NW, Suite 201, Washington, D.C. 20009. Any mistakes made in describing Frannie and Bill’s approach are strictly the author’s own.

      Books by Jacqueline Diamond

      HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE

       79—THE DREAM NEVER DIES

      196—AN UNEXPECTED MAN

      218—UNLIKELY PARTNERS

      239—THE CINDERELLA DARE

      270—CAPERS AND RAINBOWS

      279—GHOST OF A CHANCE

      315—FLIGHT OF MAGIC

      351—BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS

      406—OLD DREAMS, NEW DREAMS

      446—THE TROUBLE WITH TERRY

      491—A DANGEROUS GUY

      583—THE RUNAWAY BRIDE

      615—YOURS, MINE AND OURS

      631—THE COWBOY AND THE HEIRESS

      642—ONE HUSBAND TOO MANY

      645—DEAR LONELY IN L.A….

      674—MILLION-DOLLAR MOMMY

      687—DADDY WARLOCK

      716—A REAL-LIVE SHEIKH

      734—THE COWBOY & THE SHOTGUN BRIDE

      763—LET’S MAKE A BABY!

      791—ASSIGNMENT: GROOM!

      804—MISTLETOE DADDY

      833—I DO! I DO!

      855—DADDY, M.D.

      875—KISS A HANDSOME STRANGER

      HARLEQUIN INTRIGUE

      435—AND THE BRIDE VANISHES

      512—HIS SECRET SON

      550—CAPTURED BY A SHEIKH

      When three best friends need advice on finding that

      perfect love match, they turn to the wisest

      relationship book around, 2001 Ways to Wed.

      Chapter 8

      When Smooching Leads to Sleeping Over

      And Other First Date Debacles

      He was gorgeous. The stars were twinkling. He bought you dinner, a movie and flowers. You were wearing that little black number that makes you feel sexy. You’d shaved your legs. He asked you up for coffee—and you ended up staying for breakfast.

      Heaven knows you’re not that kind of girl! But does he?

      It’s understandable that you’re embarrassed, but what if you can’t avoid seeing him again—you work with the guy, he’s your neighbor or your best friend’s notorious playboy brother. So what do you do?

      It all depends on how you feel about him. When the lust and the Long Island iced tea wore off, was he just another pretty face? If so, chalk it up to a lesson learned. But if there’s potential for a lasting relationship, don’t let the rapid pace of your first date kill any chance for a second. If he wants to see you again, go. And don’t feel like you have to be intimate again. But beware, some men are just so delicious you can’t resist going back for seconds….

      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

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