THE MILLIONAIRE'S SEDUCTIONChey Simmons had entered Brodie Todd's world as part of a business contract. So why did she find her powerful, handsome client so unnerving…and intriguing? Chey didn't know. She only knew that getting involved with the elusive millionaire single father could be dangerous to her heart….When Brodie took Chey into his arms, he knew this woman had a hold on him like no other. But Brodie's life was filled with commitments that kept him from claiming Chey as his own–and a scandal that threatened to tear them apart forever. And yet, once they yielded to soulstirring desire, Brodie knew there was no turning back. That somehow, some way, this woman was bound to be his….
THE STICK TURNED BLUE!Preacher's daughter and wholesome «good girl» Cathie Baldwin knew better than to find herself unwed and pregnant. But what miracle could save her and her family from the ultimate shame now?MARRY ME…SORT OFAs if in answer to a prayer, in walked Matt Monroe, former bad-boy turned millionaire businessman. Dark, dangerous, yet blessedly familiar, Matt proposed a temporary marriage of convenience. The brooding loner had always tugged Cathie's heart by invisible strings, yet even now her elusive husband could not be tamed. Would her greatest moment of need reveal the true depths of Matt's feelings for his beloved family?
FROM «FOR THE NIGHT»…After her last visit landed her in the arms of reformed bad boy Ben Walker, a nowpregnant Clair Cabot was attempting to push aside those vivid memories as she returned to Northbridge to reopen a school her father had owned. But that was before she learned the new owner was none other than Ben.…TO FOREVERAlthough Clair had disappeared without a word after their night of passion, seeing her again made Ben remember just how gorgeous–and mysterious–she was. This time he was determined to make her stick around his bed a little longer…as well as figure out just what big secret she could possibly be hiding.
"TRUTH RISES, ANNIE. STOP TRYING TO FIND IT THE HARD WAY."Annie Hess knew that the roiling clouds overhead had nothing to do with the storm that had already arrived. First the secret daughter she'd turned over to her brother to raise showed up, looking for answers. Then her brother sent Logan Drake, who'd scorned her youthful advances, to retrieve the girl! As Logan provided Annie shelter from the fierce winds raging outside, this former wild child saw how hollow her seemingly perfect life was. But when her secret came out, could the hard choices Annie and Logan had once made for love now lead them to everlasting happiness?
"I DON'T THINK EITHER ONE OF US GOT THIS OUT OF OUR SYSTEM…."Jack Granger's reference to a few stolen kisses haunted Abby Walsh. For being with him and his daughter made her feel like a penniless kid with her nose pressed against the toy-store window. Everything she'd ever wanted was right in front of her, but still completely out of reach.Well, Abby could hardly complain; the man was only keeping his promise–keeping their relationship casual. Still, Abby felt a sexual thrill she couldn't ignore. And she'd caught enough heated glances and heard enough strangled sighs to suspect he was suffering as much frustration as she was. Phooey. She'd never been this attracted to anyone. Ever.But there was no future for them. End of story. Right?If only it were that simple….
A GUN TO THE BACK COULD MAKE A WOMAN THINK ABOUT THINGS…And Annie Smith had had a revelation the day she found herself an innocent bystander in an armed bank robbery! Once the danger was over, she discovered there was one thing in her life she had yet to do: fall in love….Now it seemed everywhere Annie turned, she came face-to-face with sexy Griffin Chase. Not that he was really an option. After all, Griffin was the heir to the Chase family fortune, while she–well, she was his housekeeper's daughter! Yet somehow this incredibly eligible bachelor had named himself her protector in her mad romantic quest. Could it be the prince she once dreamed of would one day be her man?
EVERYONE ASKED HIM WHEN HE PLANNED TO FIND A GOOD WOMAN. MAYBE SHE'D JUST WALKED IN THE DOOR.Quito Perez did not know what to make of it. There he was, minding his own business when who should stroll in but Clementine Jones. She looked as stunning as ever–blue eyes, long blond hair, expensive jewelry–and as out of place as a kitten in a cattle yard.Catching sight of him in the restaurant sent Celementine into shock. His mahogany skin, flinty Navajo gaze and quiet voice brought back searing memories that made her burn with desire. Now she understood why she'd returned to Aztec. First she had to convince the sheriff that she was no longer the flighty, immature girl who had walked out on him years ago. Then she had to steal back his heart.
ALL OR NOTHING…After a very bitter–very public–divorce, high-society surgeon Michael Harper needed a vacation. But his plans for peace and quiet hadn't included falling in love with a stubborn, self-reliant cocktail waitress from the wrong side of the tracks…or the two kids she hoped to adopt. Mansions, money–marriage. Michael was suddenly prepared to offer it all….But Kara Westin refused to take charity from anyone, especially not from a sexy, well-meaning doctor who knew more about family fortunes than family values. Despite temptation, Kara was determined to keep her distance. The only way she'd surrender her pride was in exchange for his heart.
HE NEEDED HER HELPFor the first time, international businessman, local millionaire and widower Ron Egan was faced with a dilemma that he couldn't negotiate his way out of. His teenage daughter was pregnant. Soon Ron was jetting from a boardroom in Geneva back to his home in North Carolina, where he found his daughter seeking shelter and solace at a home for unwed mothers run by wealthy heiress Kathryn Roper.The beautiful Kathryn seemed to be the only bridge between Ron and his daughter. But as Kathryn helped Ron reconnect with his troubled teen, was it possible to ignore their growing feelings for each other? Especially when each day they spent together seemed to be evoking powerful yearnings that neither knew how to resist….
HOPELESSLY IN LOVEYouthful, soul-shattering mistakes? Deborah McCloud had made more than her share. She'd believed in her father, only to discover her trust had been cruelly misplaced. And her heart? She'd misplaced that, too, by falling hopelessly in love with Dylan Smith, a man too sexy and too smart for her comfort. Wanting, needing, Dylan was more than she could bear, so she'd left. Seven years ago. And she'd been running ever since.But now, threats against her family had brought her home to face the people she'd hurt, the mistakes she'd made…and the one man who could rekindle the passion she'd sworn to leave behind.