"I'll Never Marry!"From the moment Jonathan Davis rang Diane Black's doorbell, mistaking her for his blind date, she knew the sexy developer couldn't be more different from her. He squired around gorgeous, flirty, dim-witted Dallas socialites, not modest investment bankers like her. Still, the man made her heart flutter under her pin-striped suit as it hadn't in years.John was many things–a millionaire, a player, a catch. But he'd never be a husband. For him, «marriage» equaled «mistake.» Diane might be the quintessential forever kind of woman, but he was confident he could avoid that trap. That is, until he kissed her.And then, of course, there was the matter of the baby….
At this B&B there are beds–and bachelors–galore!In Ben With The Wild OneCorporate lawyer Emily Chaplin's life was boring–with a capital B! Until the day she got caught up in a mystery and met the wildest, sexiest man of her life–Tyler O'Toole. Suddenly Emily craved the daily excitement of hunting down the bad guys with outrageous Tyler. Why, she even got a tattoo and bought some sexy red lingerie just for fun! Now Emily was ready for her next adventure…doing the wild thing with the Wild One!In Bed With The PirateBed-and-breakfast owner Kate Corrigan had always been fascinated (all right, make that a little obsessed) with pirates. But lately, one man had blazed his way into her secret pirate fantasies–her neighbor Toby Mancini. But that didn't make sense–Toby was uptight, conservative and very, very proper. Still, a girl could dream, couldn't she? Only, Kate would never have dreamed her fantasy man would show up on her doorstep–sexy, swashbuckling…snf in hid underwear!
Where the Morgan twins go, trouble is sure to follow!Are Men from Mars? by Candy HallidayWhen Dr. Madeline Morgan is whisked away in a mysterious craft near Roswell, she almost buys in to all those crazy UFO reports. But wait, these little green men are wearing army fatigues! And hunky Captain Brad Hawkins isn't all that little…. How is Maddie to know that she's stumbled upon a top secret military base and has innocently threatened national security? And how can she control herself under house arrest–with Brad?Venus, How Could You? by Candy HallidayMary Beth Morgan has finally hit the big time–a gig on a hot new soap opera, a home on the beach and enough star power to show her face with confidence at her upcoming high school reunion. But Mary Beth can't believe her high school sweetheart, Zack, has the nerve to show his face–gorgeous as it is–after what he did to her, or that he's trying to win her back! How can she forgive the guy who left her at the altar?
Operation Babe-Magnet by Kristin GabrielFrom geek to gorgeous…Dexter D. Kane will do anything to take over the family business–even if it means masquerading as a gigolo! But when publicist Kylie Timberlake offers him a job, Dexter happily jumps into his new role. Kylie desperately needs a man to impersonate Harry Hanover, the author of numerous sexual self-help books. She wants to make everybody wild about Harry. But Dex would settle for Kylie being wild about him….Operation Beauty by Kristin GabrielHe had to get in touch with his feminine side…Sam T. Kane loves women–but he doesn't want to be one! Unfortunately, Sam's mission is to infiltrate Ladybug Lingerie and steal their newest, top-secret bra design. So Sam reluctantly dons a wig and panty hose–and ends up falling for Lauren McBride, his new boss. But how can he convince Lauren he's the man of her dreams–when she considers him «just one of the girls»?
Meet the bachelor cousins of Hoot's Roost, Oklahoma, where love comes sweepin' down the plain!Lonesome Ryder? by Carol FinchRun over by a stampeding bull and bulldozed by a cheating ex-wife, rancher Wade Ryder doesn't want anything to do with women. Too bad for him that his tricky cousins decide a woman is just what he needs. They've hired gorgeous Laura Seymour to keep house for ol' Wade until he recuperates. Will this headstrong beauty temper the surly beast? Or will Ryder be lonesome tonight?Restaurant Romeo by Carol FinchMeat 'n taters were just fine for the menfolk of Hoot's Roost. But when Stephanie Lawson turns her family's diner into a five-star restaurant–with the female population's approval–a battle of the sexes seems about to ensue. But the men have a secret weapon–ladies' man and cowboy Quint Ryder. His mission is to use his legendary charm to seduce headstrong Stephanie into changing her haute cuisine back to blue-plate specials. However, Stephanie seems to be the one woman immune to his charm. Will Quint win her heart…or die trying like that other Romeo?
Meet the Bachelors of Hoot's Roost, Oklahoma, where love comes sweepin' down the plain!Fit to Be Frisked by Carol FinchTake your best shot!Cowboy Vance Ryder is footloose and fancy-free–until he plays a prank on gorgeous rookie cop Miranda Jackson. She fines him for his stupidity, but the police chief hits the roof and sentences both of them to a week in each other's company. Miranda doesn't want to be attracted to fun-loving Vance. But it isn't long before she's practically arresting him for theft–he's stolen her heart!Mr. Cool Under Fire by Carol FinchUnder siege!Gage Ryder, confirmed bachelor and mystery man, takes on a temporary assignment as a bodyguard. But Mr. Cool Under Fire is definitely rattled when he meets his client–the feisty and playful Mackenzie Shafer must pose as his wife! She's more temptation than Gage can handle. How can he save Mackenzie from the bad guys when he can't protect himself from her sexy charm?
The Kimballs of Baxter, Georgia, are setting hearts on fire!Can't Help Falling in Love by Wendy EtheringtonOnly fools rush in?Skyler Kimball has actively avoided daredevil men her whole life, and even secretly appreciated her overprotective brothers' meddling to keep them at bay. But when sexy Cajun firefighter Jack Tesson moves into town, Skyler may have to rethink her position on risks and take a chance on Jaclk…jf she can get her brothers to back down, that is!Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love by Wendy EtheringtonShe has him all shook up!Interior designer Monica O'Malley is used to men falling at her designer-shoe-clad feet. So what gives with stuffy fire chief Ben Kimball's aloof attitude? She's been trying her flirtatious best to get his attention while remodeling the town firehouse, but to no avail. Thinking her outrageous reputation is to blame, she tries a more buttoned-down approach–hoping she'll be unbuttoning with Ben sooner or later….
Two lighthearted, sexy looks at what happens when fantasy and reality collide!You Call This Romance!? by Barbara DalyLights, camera…oops!Cabot Brennen might be the sexiest man travel agent Faith Sumner has ever met, but she's not at all impressed by his idea of a romantic honeymoon. The jungle fantasy suite? Cameramen filming everything? And he has the gall to demand that Faith stand in for his betrothed, for a dry run. But the last straw is the fact that Faith would gladly put up with all of it, if she could be Cabot's bride….Are You for Real? by Barbara DalyBeauty and brains…what a curse!Chariiy Sumner is a scientist, not just another pretty face, and she intends to prove it! Disguising herself as a plain Jane, she ventures to win a position with the brilliant Dr. Jason Segal. But the only position Jason is interested in at the moment is horizontal. He wants a gorgeous woman to crave his body, not just his mind. Charity's more than willing to solve the devastatingy delicious doctor's problem, but how can she suddenly get real?
Animal Passions!Something About Ewe by Ruth Jean DaleCounting sheep only made her nights more restless…Oh-so-serious Thalia Mitchell is back in Shepherd's Pass, pretending she hadn't tried to seduce animal crusader Luke Dalton the last time she'd seen him…wrapped in a plastic shower curtain. But Luke hasn't forgotten. And he's no longer the sheepish boy next door. He's all grown up now, breathtakingly handsome and determined to take up exactly where the two of them left off!The Purrfect Man by Ruth Jean DaleOnce bitten, twice shyCat person Emily Patton doesn't like trendy lawyer Michael Forbes and his perfect good looks. She doesn't like his ugly dog, either. So how she ended up with the mutt in her backyard and Michael as a permanent dinner guest is still a mystery to her. Emily has to do something–quickly–before man and beast get the wrong idea…. Or is it the right one?
She's Got Mail! by Colleen CollinsGood things come in big packages…Ambitious editorial assistant Rosie Myers is finally getting her big break. When the writer of a Real Men column runs away with a stripper, Rosie is given the assignment. There's only one catch–she has to write like a guy. No problem…until she starts receiving letter from sexy lawyer Ben Taylor. He thinks he needs a man-to-man talk, but Rosie knows what he really needs is a woman….Forget Me? Not by Darlene GardnerForget Me…NeverStraitlaced, by-the-book Amanda Baldwin is at loose ends. Het longtime fiancé has just dumped her! What's Amanda to do? Easy…let the most charismatic, hunky bach guy–namely Zach Castell–show her the wild side of life. Zach is irrepressible, unpredictable and uncommited–he thinks marriage is a state of unhappily ever after. He just wants to help Amanda forget about her fiancé, but after a few close encounters, will he want the job? And will Amanda approve the change?