Jennifer Mikels

A passion fiercer than the Montana heat

When rugged rancher Colby Holmes wanted to solve his aunt's murder, he reluctantly enlisted the help of stunning psychic Tessa Madison. Despite her mysterious beauty, Colby swore that he would never let a woman near his heart again. But it wasn't long before a burning desire tantalised him each time he looked Tessa's way.

With a past that proved falling in love only brought pain, Tessa kept her heart under lock and key. But Colby's kiss brought on a sweet emotion that left her enchanted. So when the town's sceptics tried to force her from her home, would the love of one handsome cowboy be enough to make her stay?

THE RODEO DAD'S RETURN

Time stood still when Jack McShane gazed into Abby Dennison's beautiful brown eyes. Not only did he still adore the woman he'd foolishly left behind, he felt a powerful kinship to her young son. And when she finally revealed the boy was his Jack vowed to set things right.

ABBY'S SECRET SON

Trouble was, Abby had no intention of giving Jack the chance. If he hadn't been willing to stick around all those years ago, how could she trust him with her son's innocent heart now? It was virtually impossible to resist his soul–shattering kisses, but Abby needed a devoted family man who would be forever hers. Dare she hope that this rugged cowboy had marriage on his mind?

SHE'D DO ANYTHING FOR FAMILY

They were worlds apart, but Matt Duran couldn't refuse high–society princess Taylor Elmhurst when she asked for pointers on raising her adorable charge. After all, Matt liked spending time with the lonely lad. But Petey and his aunt were a package deal, and Taylor's luminous smile and velvety–soft touch were wreaking havoc on his no–strings–attached resolve.

AND EVERYTHING FOR LOVE!

Matt brightened Taylor's life and brought joy back into Petey's eyes. Now the single mom dreamed of linking their hearts for all time. But could she convince her beloved blue–collar bachelor that they were all meant to be together, now and forever?

Daddy Knows Last

CONGRATULATION, IT'S A GIRL AND ANOTHER GIRL!

Days away from divorce, Valerie and Lucas Kincaid received startling news: they were going to become parents. Gaining custody of orphaned twins would have been cause for celebration . Trouble was, this stork may have arrived too late.

Without nine months to prepare, Lucas and Valerie had no choice but to tackle parenthood together. And as they chased their mischievous toddlers about, the Kincaids began to feel like a family. But could they overcome the pain of the past to give their marriage a second chance?

DADDY KNOWS LAST: Five connected novels about love, marriage and Daddy's unexpected need for a baby carriage!

DADDY'S LITTLE BOY?

Jason Marek never needed anyone and never let anyone need him. So when the love–'em–and–leave–'em hunk fell for Chelsea Huntsford a sweet, wholesome, forever kind of girl he knew just what to do. Run!

But two years later, Chelsea was back, bearing a bundle of trouble a bundle of joy! Namely, her orphaned infant nephew and Jason's offspring? Unthinkably, Jason began dreaming of fatherhood. Of forever. Of claiming Chelsea and child for keeps! Could one loving woman and one little baby turn a confirmed bachelor into a family man?

SHE WANTED TO HAVE HIS BABY

As a nurse at the city's busiest birth centre, Lara Mancini knew all about delivering babies. But what she really wanted was a child of her own, and her secret crush handsome, charming Dr. Derek Cross was ideal father material. Didn't he have an adorable five–year–old son to prove it?

But her biological clock was nearing its final countdown. So Lara would have to light a fire under her reticent boss and do more than steal a passionate kiss in a trapped elevator. Because she didn't just want Derek's baby she wanted everything that went with it, including a march down the aisle with this sexy single dad .

SIGNED

To whitewash his reputation and win custody of his son, rakish Brady McQueen needed a respectable wife. To save her cherished home, prim, love–shy Maggie Buchanan needed a husband. The bargain? An immediate wedding and a pretence of instant love!

SEALED

But when Brady continued his tempting, tender kisses behind closed doors, Maggie was shocked! Wasn't this a marriage of convenience? Still, Brady's charm was nearly irresistible and his little boy had stolen her heart.

AND MARRIED!

For someone who didn't believe in love, Maggie was head over heels. Trouble was, Brady still seemed to have his feet firmly on the ground! But that could change .