Ralphie Styles had a way with women–lots of women.Country-singer-turned-bartender Phoebe Jacks ought to know–she'd been married to him–before he'd moved on to her best friend. And then her other best friend. But you just couldn't stay mad at Ralphie. Or could you? When he's killed in a suspicious hit-and-run, pregnant wife #4 is suddenly a widow–and a suspect.It's up to Ralphie's best friend from out of town, P.I. Rio Navarro, and Phoebe to see that the old charmer's killer is brought to justice. But Ralphie never mentioned his pal Rio was so attractive–or that he might just be the stand-up guy Ralphie never could be….
Shy and inexperienced, Jillian Logan had walled herself off from everything – especially men.But when she was paired with usher Gil Reynolds at a wedding, there was no mistaking the unexpected sparks that melted even Jillian's protective reserve. Brash and handsome, Gil was used to getting whatever he wanted. And the stunning social worker represented a challenge that he couldn't resist.But Jillian was shocked to learn Gil's secret: He was involved in a scandal that had torn her beloved family apart. Gil wanted to make amends, but could Jillian truly forgive and forget – and admit that she was falling in love?
P.I. Jack Sullivan, black-eyed and dark-hearted, is at Wandering Creek Ranch on official business–business that doesn't include falling for the striking blonde who tries to throw him off her land….Willow Kingsley's ranch in the Hollywood Hills is her sanctuary. She'll fight the gorgeous stranger and protect her own. What she doesn't realize is that Jack's on her side, and when she's in his arms he'll do everything in his power to keep her safe….
They've loved each other all their lives At eighteen, Claire and Dean were already planning their future. Until they suddenly found themselves parents. With Dean on the road pursuing a football career, raising their daughters became Claire's first priority and full-time job. Now, with the girls grown, she can finally pursue her long-deferred dream of going to college.Then she gets the news: she's going to be a mother again. Coming to terms with her midlife pregnancy means confronting her hopes, fears and choices she's made. Through twenty-five years of joy, struggle and near tragedy, the one constant was Claire's love for Dean. Is that love strong enough to weather the biggest crisis of their marriage and help them embrace the future–together?
For Isabel and Sam Lambert it was love at first sight.And since that night, they've created a good life together. But when a stranger named Mark Taylor knocks on their door claiming to be Sam's son, Isabel is shocked to realize that her life might all be lies. Isabel wants answers from Sam, but he's retreated, leaving her to sort through all they've shared and decide what kind of future they have.Reconciling the past is one thing moving on in the present is another. Can she trust him–and her love–enough to rebuild their relationship?
To Debra Bradley, marriage is being with the man you've always loved–despite the odds. Despite what other people think. And marriage is about family, about protecting your children from a sometimes hostile world. To her husband, Will Bradley, family is about creating a safe haven. Where it doesn't matter that one of you is white, the other black.Where it's never mattered… All these years later Will and Debra are still in love, still each other's best friend. They've made a good life for themselves and their children. But their daughter, Angie–pregnant and estranged from the husband she loves–has to discover for herself what family means….
Claire Ford has no choice but to hire Seth Morgan.There's no one else but this bull rider on the mend to work at her therapeutic riding camp. So in exchange for his expertise with animals, she unwillingly agrees to help ease him back into the saddle. Equally unwillingly, Claire begins to fall for this proud, quiet man. A man who's determined to climb back onto the bull that almost killed him. And that's the trouble.How can Claire commit to a guy who'd risk his life for something she doesn't believe in? And what will happen if she forces him to choose between love and his livelihood?
The bond Keri Cassidy shares with her adopted kids couldn't be stronger if they were her own flesh and blood.So when coach Grady Quinlan suspends her teenage son from the basketball team, the fiercely protective single mother is fit to be tied. Until she uncovers the scandal in Grady's past. Grady claims he's innocent of any wrongdoing. In spite of evidence against him, Keri finds herself believing Grady when no one else does.But how can she trust a man who threatens her son's future? She doesn't want to have to choose sides. But she may have already made a choice. If she has the courage to follow what her heart is telling her…
A hero for his country–home to win her heart!Jonas Kirkpatrick left town to be a soldier without ever looking back. But Shannyn saw him every day in her little girl's green eyes…. Six years later, Jonas has come home, changed utterly from the carefree boy Shannyn once knew. Hardened by war, Jonas can't allow himself to open his heart.Until he discovers what he left behind–the unbreakable bond with a child he never knew existed, and the enduring love of the only woman who can make him whole again.