Actress Cynthia Reynolds was tired of trying to be perfect, so she returned to Portland for a little down-home fun. As she turned on the charm, she caught the eye of rugged rancher Patrick Tanner, who knew nothing of her starlet status.As she showed this cowboy a thing or two about romance, she wondered if she'd lose her heart in the bargain. With his checkered past, Patrick didn't want complications, but Cynthia was an enigma he found intoxicating. She drove him to distraction, and made him wish for the impossible love and family. Soon he found himself feeling that one night with Cynthia wasn't enough…but a lifetime night be just right.
Follow the lives of these ordinary people as they face life's greatest challenges and triumphs–proving that love and family are the ultimate redemption.Career woman Elizabeth Duncan focused her energy on business rather than on pleasure–except for one special night with Special Agent David Logan, who disappeared on a secret assignment after their brief but sweet encounter.Five years later, while on assignment in Russia, David was shocked when Elizabeth walked back into his life. Nothing had changed between them…except that Elizabeth–and her newly adopted baby, Natasha–were now in danger. David felt he had to protect them. Could he convince Elizabeth that he wanted to watch over her permanently?
Follow the investigation by a «husband and wife» team as true crime turns to true love….Known more for her work ethic than for her romantic history, FBI agent Bridget Logan landed an assignment that involved issues too close to home–and a «husband» as part of the sting. If Agent Samuel Jones weren't so sexy, Bridget would have had no problem handling this case. But he was, and for the first time in her career, Bridget had trouble keeping a cool head under fire. A lot was at stake, though, and Bridget was determined to solve this case and move on, no harm done.But then her «husband» made love to her…and suddenly their role as a devoted couple transformed into a passion over which neither had control!
After his son's disappearance, millionaire Danny Crosby couldn't go home again and fled to a private hideaway off the coast of Hawaii. But then a beautiful woman appeared out of nowhere, stumbling from the scene of an accident. He didn't know why she was there–or why he ached to hold her close.Sydney Aston had no recollection of her purpose in finding Danny or how she could fall so totally in love with this stranger. When the shards of memory returned, she realized her intention to reunite this tormented man with his son. Deep down, she hoped that this could be the homecoming for all of them….
Dedicated social worker and adoption expert Maggie Sullivan had put everyone else's needs above her own. Now, as her biological clock ticked, she decided to focus on herself and the growing ache to have a baby.Would fate–and a sexy collision–grant her secret wish. Enter daredevil construction foreman Luck August, who had no use for commitment or safe living. No way would he settle for anything serious…that is, unless serious meant Maggie and her stealthlike way of sneaking into his heart. Suddenly, love seemed like the most exciting and dangerous risk of all–and he was ready for a wild ride.
Event planner Jenny Hall didn't have time for men. Between organizing a bachelor auction and caring for her son, she barely had time for herself! So she was stunned when her friends pooled together the money at the auction to buy her a date with Eric Logan, billionaire playboy–and Jenny's secret crush since childhood.Even more surprising was Eric's interest in her!Eric was shocked to see how the shy girl he remembered had become a stunning and confident woman. When their dream date turned into a quiet night at home, he couldn't shake his growing attraction to her. And as Eric got to know Jenny, he found himself longing to make her his–forever.
Follow a determined woman who searches for her past. Will true love stand in her way…or fulfill her deepest desire?After learning of her mysterious heritage, Emma Wright went to The Children's Connection–and straight to the adoption agency's handsome director Morgan Davis. She wanted the truth, but client confidentiality forbade him from granting her request. But when Morgan offered her a job, Emma jumped at the chance to get closer to the man with the answers. She didn't count on falling for him…hard.A loner at heart, Morgan didn't consider himself the marrying kind until Emma sauntered into his office. Though passion sizzled between them, he wondered if an ulterior motive lurked behind her bedroom eyes. Morgan was fighting the battle of his life–holding on tight to bachelorhood–and losing!
On her visit to Portland's popular Healthy Living Clinic, royal beauty Catherine Von Husden wanted oh-so-serious Dr. Riley Jacobs to notice her.But the good doctor was all business and didn't give her the attention she so craved. Nevertheless Princess Catherine loved a challenge, and helping Riley open up resulted in her discovering riches beyond her wildest dreams. Riley was handsome, strong in spirit and possessed all the qualities she'd ever watned in a man. And when he returned her love, she was handed a royal dilemma. Would Catherine have to take up her duty to her country and leave behind the love of a lifetime.
New York Times bestselling phenomenon Penny Jordan is back with her brand-new installment in the breathtaking Crighton family saga. While returning home to confront his past, David discovers romance with Honor Jessop.But he hasn't told her the truth about his life. Will Honor and the Crightons be willing to forgive David and give him a second chance?
Brilliant, arrogant and ruthlessly ambitious, Max Crighton is an unfaithful husband and a cold, distant father. When he goes to Jamaica to search for his uncle, it's mostly to escape his latest lover's furious husband.His long-suffering wife, Maddy, finally makes the difficult decision to move on. Then a savage mugging leaves Max near death. As his body struggles to recover, Max realizes that there are still much deeper wounds to be healed – and that living without Maddy is worse than not living at all…