Courtship, Montana Style. Charlotte Maclay

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      She had no right to dream of a relationship with Walker

      Or even to want one. She’d imposed on his hospitality and pleaded with him to give her refuge. He’d already gone beyond what most men would have done. To take further advantage of the friendship he’d offered when her own life was still in disarray would be the height of unfairness to them both.

      Which didn’t mean she couldn’t admire his seat in a saddle, the way he moved as though part of his mount, the man and animal of the same mind as they walked beside the herd. A man of the land comfortable with himself.

      Yes, she could admire, but she didn’t dare touch. Because she was confident, once she touched Walker in an intimate way and he touched her in return, that she’d never be satisfied with anything less….

      Dear Reader,

      What a special lineup of love stories Harlequin American Romance has for you this month. Bestselling author Cathy Gillen Thacker continues her family saga, THE DEVERAUX LEGACY, with His Marriage Bonus. A confirmed bachelor ponders a marital merger with his business rival’s daughter, and soon his much-guarded heart is in danger of a romantic takeover!

      Next, a young woman attempts to catch the eye of her lifelong crush by undergoing a head-to-toe makeover in Plain Jane’s Plan, the latest book in Kara Lennox’s HOW TO MARRY A HARDISON miniseries. In Courtship, Montana Style by Charlotte Maclay, a sophisticated city slicker arrives on a handsome rancher’s doorstep, seeking refuge with a baby in her arms. The Rancher Wore Suits by Rita Herron is the first book in TRADING PLACES, an exciting duo about identical twin brothers separated at birth who are reunited and decide to switch places to see what their lives might have been like.

      Enjoy this month’s offerings, and be sure to return each and every month to Harlequin American Romance!

      Happy reading,

      Melissa Jeglinski

      Associate Senior Editor

      Harlequin American Romance

      Courtship, Montana Style

      Charlotte Maclay

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      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Charlotte Maclay can’t resist a happy ending. That’s why she’s had such fun writing more than twenty titles for Harlequin American Romance, Duets and Love & Laughter, plus several Silhouette Romance books, as well. Charlotte is particularly well-known for her volunteer efforts in her hometown of Torrance, California; her philosophy is that you should make a difference in your community. She and her husband have two married daughters and four grandchildren, whom they are occasionally allowed to baby-sit. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached at P.O. Box 505, Torrance, CA 90508.

      Books by Charlotte Maclay

      HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE

      474—THE VILLAIN’S LADY

      488—A GHOSTLY AFFAIR

      503—ELUSIVE TREASURE

      532—MICHAEL’S MAGIC

      537—THE KIDNAPPED BRIDE

      566—HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE

      585—THE COWBOY & THE BELLY DANCER

      620—THE BEWITCHING BACHELOR

      643—WANTED: A DAD TO BRAG ABOUT

      657—THE LITTLEST ANGEL

      684—STEALING SAMANTHA

      709—CATCHING A DADDY

      728—A LITTLE BIT PREGNANT

      743—THE HOG-TIED GROOM

      766—DADDY’S LITTLE COWGIRL

      788—DEPUTY DADDY

      806—A DADDY FOR BECKY

      821—THE RIGHT COWBOY’S BED *

      825—IN A COWBOY’S EMBRACE*

      886—BOLD AND BRAVE-HEARTED **

      890—WITH VALOR AND DEVOTION**

      894—BETWEEN HONOR AND DUTY**

      915—WITH COURAGE AND COMMITMENT**

      929—AT THE RANCHER’S BIDDING

      943—COURTSHIP, MONTANA STYLE

      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Epilogue

      Chapter One

      “There is no question, my dear, you will be the most beautiful bride Marin County has ever seen. Trés elegant. Your wedding will be the social occasion of the year.”

      The owner of Gloriana’s Bridal Boutique hovered around Elizabeth Tilden, all part of the service in the most extravagant bridal shop in the most exclusive county in California, located across the bay from San Francisco.

      Gloriana