What is the DESIRE series about? Scandalous world of the elite. Be transported to the worlds of oil barons, family dynasties, moguls and celebrities. Get ready for juicy plot twists, delicious sensuality and intriguing scandal.
BACHELOR BEWARE!Hank Braden prided himself on being the most confirmed dating bachelor in Temptation, Texas. So when the men in town advertised for women, he was there to welcome them with bad–boy good looks, a smile that would melt chocolate and lines smoother than black ice on the Texas byways. But marry one no way!
The moment Leighanna Farrow walked into his juke joint, Hank knew the reason God had created single women! But Leighanna hadn't come into town to be somebody's "girl," and she wasn't easily swayed by Hank's tempting ways.
It seemed the only chance Hank had of getting Leighanna was getting hitched!
TROUBLE IN TEXAS . When Temptation beckons, three rugged cowboys lose their hearts.
Anybody's Dad
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CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'RE A FATHER?!
Tessa Lightfoot refused to share her long–awaited child with a total stranger, much less marry the man! True, Chase Madison had gotten her pregnant courtesy of his unwitting sperm–bank deposit. And his tender touch did stir Tessa's blossoming body. But medical technology and a marriage license weren't enough to create a real family.
Nothing was going to come between Chase and fatherhood not even stubborn Tessa! Tessa carried his baby in her belly. And while he regretted that he hadn't put it there the old–fashioned way, he planned to change that the next time around!
Texas Glory
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THE WIFE HUNT
Glory Carson couldn't believe she'd actually agreed to sexy Texan Bram Bishop's unorthodox proposition. For two weeks she would "act" as Bram's wife so the determined wanna–be–groom could learn the husband ropes and lasso himself a real bride. Glory herself had no intention of ever getting married. As a marriage counsellor, she was only in this ruse for its research value certainly not because she found the blue–eyed, blue–collar Bram husband material. And although she thought she'd conveyed this loud and clear, she never counted on Bram's love of a challenge!
FAMILY MEN Tux, Bram, Blue and Gib are four unforgettable men with love as endless as the Texas sky, just waiting for women special enough to win their hearts!
Nobody's Princess
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MR. AUGUST
Prince of a guy: Alex Brennan. Honest, loyal a fairy–tale hero. Damsel in distress: Regan Stuart. Jaded, cynical detests fairy tales.
ONCE UPON A TIME there was a free spirit named Regan who believed in Prince Charming and happily–ever–afters. Then she kissed one frog too many. So instead of searching for knights in shining armour, she armed herself with hard–edged realism to ward off would–be Romeos .
Alex knew that love hurt, but he also knew Regan needed to be saved. And though he was nobody's hero, he wanted to prove to this stubborn beauty that she was his princess .
MAN OF THE MONTH: This guy proves chivalry isn't dead!
Wedding Planner Tames Rancher!
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FATHER OF THE BRIDE
Wade Mackey didn't know the first thing about planning a highfalutin wedding, which was why he hired Leah Houston. The curvaceous consultant knew exactly how to appease his daughter and her soon–to–be groom. But working closely with the refined Leah was suddenly arousing an uncontrollable desire in Wade to see just what was underneath those perfectly proper suits.
Leah was used to dealing with steely cowboys reluctant to give away their little girls. But while there were definite advantages to being around Myra Jo's sexy single father, Leah had to keep reminding herself she was not interested in a lean, dark cowboy who never played for keeps. Unless she could find a way to tame his wild side .
Marry Me, Cowboy
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WIVES WANTED ?
Seemed all of Temptation, Texas, was wife–hungry except for Harley Kerr! The rugged rancher had done the wedded bliss thing before, and he'd rather wrestle a rattler than get tied up with another woman, even one as pretty as his new neighbour.
FAMILY FOUND!
Mary Claire Reynolds and her two adorable kids were everything Harley had lost and thought to never have again. Then one moonlit night he kissed Mary Claire with a passion that was more than just neighbourly and discovered he'd just been bit!
TROUBLE IN TEXAS When Temptation beckons, three rugged cowboys lose their hearts.
Georgia Meets Her Groom
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DO OPPOSITES ATTRACT?
They must, since years ago, the only thing high school freshman Georgia Lavender had in common with rough–and–tumble orphan Jack McCormick was the mutual wish to get Georgia out of the clutches of her controlling father. Georgia had thought that Jack would always be there to protect her. And then he'd disappeared .
Now Jack was back only to find that the insecure girl he had known was gone, and in her place was a beautiful, sophisticated woman he couldn't keep his mind or his hands off. Jack had thought he'd come back to rescue Georgia so why did it feel as though he was the one in real danger?
THE FAMILY McCORMICK: Three separated siblings find each other and love along the way!
Matchmaking Mona
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DETERMINED BACHELOR
One matchmaking niece was way more than Cooper Channahon could handle. Even for a rugged full–fledged bachelor like Cooper, the doe–eyed teenager's ridiculously romantic schemes were impossible to ignore. Especially when they involved one very seductive woman by the name of L.J. Livingston.
RELUCTANT BRIDE
L.J. didn't doubt for a minute that darling little Mona was up to her ears in matchmaking mischief, but she was finding it impossible to resist the beguiling teenager or the girl's hot–tempered uncle. But surely she wouldn't fall for a man who was utterly unattainable!
The Baby Blizzard
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THE GRUMP AND THE SPECIAL DELIVERY
His motto was Don't Get Involved. So why had rancher Jack Sheridan helped a stranger deliver her baby during the worst blizzard in history? Now the newborn had him wrapped around her little finger. And her beautiful, wilful mama was trying to sweet–talk him into sharing more than just his home.
Single and desperate Tess Danielson was thankful Jack had taken her in from the storm, even though he was just waiting for the chance to dump her on someone else's doorstep. But after weeks of heated glances and steamy kisses Tess was no longer fooled by his off–putting demeanour. She just had to make him realize that good lovin' could go a long way to thaw his cold, hard heart.
A Marriage Made In Joeville
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SCANDALOUS COWBOY!
When Ryder Malone announced his plans to marry an older, frail–looking brothel owner with a fatherless little boy, Savannah Smith knew something wasn't right in Joeville, Montana. The bride–to–be aside, how had a sexy loner long–estranged from his own family become devoted to a kid that wasn't his?
All Savannah knew was that Ryder had been the husband of her dreams since high school. And considering that he'd introduced her to the wonders of passion mere nights before his shocking announcement, the only woman Ryder was walking down the aisle with was Savannah!
THE MONTANA MALONES: Three sexy brothers whose lips are sealed with their secrets 'til passion pries 'em loose.
Daddy By Accident
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MOTHER–TO–BE
Despite the screech of tires and the shattered glass, pregnant Stacy Patterson was aware that sexy Boyd Macauley had gotten her out of her car accident alive. But she had no money, no place to go, and too much pride to ask for help until Boyd came to her rescue again.
FATHER–BY–PROXY
Boyd had vowed never to let another person get too close, yet fragile Stacy needed a place to stay. By day they prepared for the birth of her child, and by night they gave in to their overwhelming passions. He'd vowed that it was strictly temporary but was he only fooling himself?
MATERNITY ROW: The street where little miracles are born!
One Ticket To Texas
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HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE
Irish Ellison's answer for reeling in a wealthy husband was simple. Buy one ticket to Texas. Trade in boring, shapeless dresses for a brand–new, sexy wardrobe. And set out to woo and wed a member of the Texas Millionaires' Club.
But Irish ran into a little detour along the way. A six–and–a–half–foot, blond, muscular detour by the name of Kyle Rutledge.
Kyle would have made the perfect groom except he didn't have a cent to his name. But how could Irish resist a hunk who refused to let her walk down the aisle with anyone but him?
Who's The Boss?
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MR. MAY
Man: Cade Austin, CEO of BrenCO Mission: To lure pretty Kylie Brennan out of the boardroom and into the bedroom! Mistake: Letting her know his not–so–honourable intentions
Cade didn't need a meddling woman in his life! So when the late owner of BrenCo left him 49% of the company and Kylie the other 51% Cade decided he would buy her out, then get her way out of town. But when she came strolling into the office all lush curves and long legs Cade knew that this was one woman he wasn't going to let out of his sight for long!
MAN OF THE MONTH: Could he talk his business partner into becoming his marriage partner?
Dr. Holt And The Texan
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THE GOOD DOCTOR
Physician Mercy Holt always kept her cool in the E.R. Then rodeo rider Travis King showed up half–naked and needing a strong dose of T.L.C. Suddenly, Mercy was seventeen again longing for the one footloose cowboy she couldn't have.
THE BAD BOY
Travis knew his old pal Mercy was off–limits if he wanted to keep his deep, dark secret. Besides, Mercy was the marrying kind and Travis wouldn't abandon his tumbleweed ways for any female. Even this delectable doctor with the irresistible bedside manner .
The Wrong Wife
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HE WOKE UP NAKED, IN BED WITH HIS BEST FRIEND'S SISTER
One minute Gideon Wilde was lamenting his recent broken engagement. The next, he was saying "I do" only, he'd married the wrong wife! Always in control, Gideon had no room in his life for whirlwind Cassie. Yet having her in his bed was another matter .
AND THEY WERE MARRIED!
Cassie had been in love with Gideon for years. And now that they were "accidentally" married, she was determined to make him finally notice her. It wasn't long before their marriage in name only quickly turned into a passionate affair. Now all Cassie had to do was turn his "I want you" into "I love you."
Chancy's Cowboy
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JUST ONE OF THE BOYS
Chancy Freedman had grown up on the Bar Q ranch. She had learned how to rope and ride, and the ranch hands had looked out for her "best they could." But they couldn't teach her the art of being a lady, and poor Chancy had made it to her twentieth birthday without learning how. And then Clifford Robertson rode into town .
Cliff was a real cowboy, with an easy, long–legged stride and a confident air. Nothing rattled this dude until the irrepressible Chancy roped him in. The virginal beauty had decided Cliff would make a most appropriate teacher. That wily wrangler was in for the ride of his life!
Lucy And The Loner
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MR. APRIL
THE MASTER (FOR A MONTH): Boone Cagney. When irresistible Lucy Dolan cried pitifully about her trapped three–year old, how was the hunky fire fighter to know she was talking about her cat? Now he's spending his days and his nights with both of them .
THE SLAVE (FOR A MONTH): Lucy Dolan. When Boone rescued Mack from the jaws of death, Lucy decided it was payback time.
THE DEBT: Lucy has to service Boone for thirty days only if he can bear to let her go at the end of them. After all, good help is so hard to find .
MAN OF THE MONTH: He'd sworn to go it alone. So what was it about this woman and her ornery black feline that had Boone thinking about the family plan?
Wedding Fever
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"YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO MARRY ME."
Waitress Maggie Walters might have sworn she'd be engaged before she turned thirty, but J.D. Duran's unromantic words were hardly the proposal of her dreams. Seeing this as perhaps her last chance at marriage, Maggie decided to take J.D. up on his offer, but she had a proposal of her own to make .
"AND SOMEDAY YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE ME."
Never had such words affected the unflappable J.D. The secret agent told himself he was only marrying Maggie to keep her safe. But he was finding it increasingly difficult to keep their temporary marriage strictly in name only, leading this self–declared lone wolf to fear he might just have to succumb to Maggie's tempting dare.
Have Bride, Need Groom
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WILL YOU MARRY ME TEMPORARILY?
If Jenny Blake didn't marry in four days, horrors upon horrors would befall her, according to a legendary family curse. Yet standing in her polka–dot dress in the middle of the Love Me Tender Wedding Chapel with hired husband "Jimmy the Lip" wasn't her idea of the perfect wedding. Luckily, a very handsome stranger came to her rescue!
Bounty hunter Nick Tarantelli just couldn't let innocent Jenny be taken advantage of especially by her crooked groom–to–be. He had to stop this marriage. But what he didn't expect was to step in as her temporary husband to save the desperate woman or wishing for a lifetime of wedding nights with his beautiful blushing bride .
Tight-Fittin' Jeans
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MR. MARCH
The Stubborn Cowboy: Garth Dixon had no hankerin' for a wife, but the blond vixen next door had him scheming for a chance at a no–strings fling .
The Southern Beauty: No way was Tiffany Russell giving in to her hot–tempered, secretive neighbour even if his smouldering good looks set her body on fire!
There was no doubt that the latest female to hit Pennington, Utah, was trouble, but Garth never could resist a challenge especially one in tight jeans. Since the cowgirl from Texas clearly seemed set on ignoring her neighbour, he knew it was up to him to show her the meaning of passion–filled nights .
MAN OF THE MONTH: Could this rough–edged cowboy end up getting roped and tied by love?