IN LOVE WITH HER BOSSUndistracted by love, brawny construction boss Brad Phillips had worked his way up from street kid to millionaire. Of course, Rachel Wood, his invaluable assistant, had believed in–and secretly loved–Brad from the beginning. But after eight years of a strictly professional relationship, Rachel dared not dream of more.So why, when she requested a leave of absence, believing herself in danger in Dallas, did Brad insist on whisking her to safety–in his home, in his arms, as his «convenient» wife? Had Rachel's near-disappearance–after nearly a decade–stunned Brad into seeing her as a woman…into believing in love?
New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer brings her readers back to Branntville, Texas, with Cort Brannt's story. The heir to the Skylance Ranch empire has women gallop into his life, but the handsome lone wolf sends them just as quickly on their way…until a pretty, vivacious neighbor appears on the range. Has the most eligible bachelor in Branntville met his match?
THE WAY TO A BACHELOR'S HEART:1 Alex Marchetti–die-hard bachelor1 Fran Carlino–marriage-shy beauty1 simmering attraction2 matchmaking families&1 secret ingredient: loveCombine passionate, hotheaded chef Fran Carlino and supercool, straitlaced bachelor Alex Marchetti. Slowly increase their mutual attraction. Add a dash of tension (neither claims to be the marrying kind), a generous spoonful of romantic spice and round off with a lot of familial stirring.Finally, mix business with pleasure, turn up the heat and wait for the delectable developments….
The Other Twin BrotherMarine Captain Luke Brand has come home with one mission on his mind: to make amends with his identical twin brother's widow. They've never gotten along, but for the wounded soldier, establishing a connection with his yet-to-be-born nephew is a top priority–and failure is not an option. Still, he has to make peace without revealing his secret–that he's madly, completely, head over heels in love with Sophia Lee Brand.The last person Sophia wants to see this Christmas is Luke! She is too vulnerable and, well, too pregnant for the disruption. So why does she blush when he smiles, or her heart quicken when they touch? His looks are all too familiar–but he stirs up emotions she has never felt before. Perhaps a kiss under the mistletoe will make both of their Christmas wishes come true?
"You're the one."Shy, scholarly Dr. Phoebe Jones blushed when sexy private investigator Kevin Cartwright uttered those words. But when the handsome ex-cop explained she was one of four lost siblings he'd been hired to find, she nearly fainted headfirst into his strong, sculpted arms.Yet someone else was also after the beautiful doctor and her heirloom necklace–the key to her mysterious past. Suddenly she and Kevin were posing as lovers as they raced to the ocean to uncover the truth. But Phoebe's passionate response to «make-believe» kisses was anything but pretend…nor was her desire to hear the sworn bachelor say the most magical words of all….
Now Playing: The story of the unsinkable Molly PrestonGone were the glasses, braces and baby fat. Molly Preston had changed heaps since the days they kept company in high school. Since Des O'Donnell had betrayed her. Now, of all the men on the charity auction block, she'd taken the upper hand and secretly bid on him.His Big Scene: Convincing her that with him she was in good companySeemed Molly had past wrongs she wanted to right. And she believed having big-man-on-campus Des O'Donnell as her reunion escort would send a statement. But Des owed her more. So he fibbed a little…and introduced her as his fiancée!
WHEN HE HELD HER, HE HELD EVERYTHING HE WANTED…AND COULD NEVER HAVE.He'd done his time, for a crime he hadn't committed, and now Zack Henderson was ready for a fresh start. With a good job, some savings and weekends with his little girl, his prospects were bright. But this rugged ex-con's plan for a new life hadn't included falling for two adorable neighborhood girls–or their beautiful mother. Diana Lynch was the kind of woman he knew he couldn't have–a good girl, a true lady. And in her arms he almost felt like some kind of hero. Problem was, he knew she was better off without a man like him…no matter what his heart–or Diana's two little matchmakers–had to say.
Finding a wife…Dr. J. D. Berkley enjoyed his life. He had a good job in ER, a delightful four-year-old son and a truly good friend in nurse Katie Alexander. So why would he need a wife? It wasn't until he wanted to expand the ER that he found being a bachelor could be a stumbling block.So, he had a brilliant idea. Katie could help him find a wife! He couldn't understand why she seemed less than keen on the idea–particularly when he'd made a list of his requirements to make it easier for her….
There must be fifty ways to say I'm pregnant!So why couldn't Starr Bravo think of at least one? Maybe because though she'd been in love with rancher Beau Tisdale since she was sixteen, they'd agreed that this «summer of love» was just that. That when September rolled around, they'd go their separate ways–she to her glamorous job in New York City, he back to ranch life.But now–too late–she knew that the life she wanted was right here, with Beau and their unborn child. And she needed to get the words out–Beau, I'm pregnant–before their baby did it for her! So why couldn't she just tell him?Maybe because there were three words she was longing to hear from him first?
SHE WAS HIS BEST FRIEND'S BRIDE-TO-BE…All gruff, rugged Donovan Chance had to do was briefly watch over Chloe Pennington, his billionaire boss's prospective fiancée. Hardly hazardous duty–no matter how much Donovan disapproved of the calculated marriage of convenience. Then again, he never expected a kidnapping to force him into close quarters with the innocently sexy Chloe….Donovan's duty was to protect her–not feel his granite resolve crumble under Chloe's touching vulnerability, her surprising strength and her sweet, romantic dreams of motherhood. Steely Donovan was hardly the marrying kind. So how would he handle desiring the woman his best friend planned to marry…and inconveniencing this marriage arrangement?