Adam Tyler was used to setting the rules and being a bachelor then he became a single dad. His little girl had him wrapped around her finger. He knew he needed a nanny, but a wife?
As the only unmarried woman in Deerhorn, Wisconsin, Stacy Poplar figured she was just about past her shelf life. And she was determined to learn about the steamy side of love from a hunk!
Theirs was the perfect temporary arrangement. Stacy spent her days keeping house and kissing boo–boos and her nights in Adam's bed where he showed her the pleasures she'd never known. Then the townsfolk set out with a little help from a pint–size matchmaker to make sure it would last a lifetime.
Family Of The Year
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FAMILY OF THE YEAR
Even after a home–cooked meal no hungry rancher could resist, housekeeper Maria Soldata was told to pack her bags, her kids and go home. But after long talks led to forbidden kisses with her handsome boss, the single mom knew this was home and that she was needed in more ways than one .
Single dad Ben Calder could barely handle his own child, let alone Maria's brood! And having sworn off marriage, he definitely couldn't handle how enticingly close the beautiful woman's bedroom was to his. She simply had to go. Thing was, for a man so sure he'd never win any father–of–the–year contests, Ben had somehow formed the family of the year .
Hometown Wedding
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YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN
Which was fine with Eden formerly Edna Rae Harper, since after a humiliating incident involving high school heartthrob Travis Conroy, home was the last place she wanted to be. But her mother needed her, so here she was. And there was Travis Conroy still as appealing as ever and still out of her league.
Travis wasn't ever expecting to see mousy Edna Rae Harper again and in a way he was right, since Eden, the shapely blond sophisticate before him, bore little resemblance to the dateless, bookish girl he remembered. He wanted her, pure and simple. But could he convince Monroe's most wayward daughter to come home to him?
Mistletoe Bride
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On Christmas Eve single dad Ryan Givens and his new–found son were stranded in a small Colorado town without a dime to their name. But just when Ryan saw his plans for their first Christmas crumpling faster than his son's smile, a miracle came their way.
No matter how hazardous good–looking cowboys were to her heart, Danielle Sellica couldn't let Ryan and his adorable son spend the holiday in a hotel room. Everything would be fine, as long as they stood clear of the mistletoe.
But they didn't.
Make Room For Mommy
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MAGGIE WELLS WAS A "GREAT GAL."
So how come she couldn't get a date? She was getting really tired of spending her weekends in front of the television. So she decided to volunteer at the community centre. That's when she met little Brandy.
BRANDY CONNER WAS A GREAT KID.
She loved her new grown–up friend, Maggie. And Brandy thought Maggie would make an even neater friend for her dad, Ryan.
RYAN CONNER WAS A GREAT HUNK.
Life as a single dad was no bed of roses, but he wasn't interested in finding a new wife no way, no how. Not even one as beguiling as Maggie Wells .
Could they convince him to make room for Maggie?
Storybook Bride
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STUBBORN COWBOY
Kody Sanville had vowed never to trust a woman with his heart. The only thing the handsome half–breed held dear was his ranch. But with lawyers nipping at his boots, Kody was suddenly forced to do something he despised ask a beautiful woman for help!
SASSY LADY
Becca Covington was thrilled Kody had hired her on to the Sanville Star. Now she could prove to her family she was independent and show her stubborn new boss she was more than just a pampered debutante. And after sharing close quarters with Kody, Becca soon realized that the tough cowboy was also tender. But would Kody ever admit his true feelings and give them a chance at a storybook love?
Won't You Be My Husband?
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Lauren West: Imagine, Nicke Gatewood, the sexy town bad boy, gallantly rescuing me from an obnoxious mule pursuer. But did he have to say we were engaged?!
Nick Gatewood: It was nothing, really. Especially because I need one night of Lauren's time, as my fiance, to convince the boss's wife that this bachelor isn't the proverbial Thanksgiving turkey.
A simple agreement: But Lauren never expected her family and friends to get word of her nonintended nuptials. Or to find herself falling in love with her make–believe bridegroom and planning a very real wedding.
Join Linda Varner as she celebrates the joy and love of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's with three very special couples.
Introducing Daddy
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FABULOUS FATHERS
He just discovered his soon–to–be ex–wife "forgot" to tell him he's a daddy!
They'd had the perfect marriage. Then Adam started spending every waking hour at the office and Evie stopped waiting up. And before long there was a continent and one diaper–clad lie between them.
Until Daddy returned.
Adam might have missed her birth, but he vowed to be there for his baby girl forevermore. Now if only he could convince Evie that he wanted the same for their marriage .
It's this Fabulous Father's last chance at a family.
Family Of Three
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A ROMANTIC FORCE OF ONE
Alysia McKenna believed in love at first sight it was the reason she'd leased the Reynolds family house. Finally she had a place to call home.
AN IRRESISTIBLE FORCE OF TWO
Jacob Reynolds believed in the power of family he would do anything for his daughter. Even share his old family house with a beautiful, outrageous woman.
IT'S A FAMILY OF THREE.
Alysia agreed to let Jacob and Tracy share her home temporarily. But soon love at first sight struck again. Now no power on earth could keep them from becoming a family.
Bachelor Cop
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AWARD OF DISTINCTION
presented to Officer Whit Tanner, midnight rescuer of lost children and missing mutts, for being the last single guy in the precinct, and intending to stay that way .
CITATION OF SEDUCTION
presented to Jill Harper, divorced mother of four–year–old Brody Harper, for capturing the attention of Officer Tanner, and threatening his bachelorhood.
RECOURSE: ROMANCE
Mix marriage–shy officer with romance–weary mother, add a tiny smattering of wandering dog and matchmaking little boy, toss in some heady kisses and sultry looks, then stand back and wait for hearts to melt and merge.
I Do? I Don't?
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ONE BRIDE. TWO GROOMS.
Niki Adams had finally gotten her life together. She was about to be married to a handsome doctor who treated her like gold. Everything was going great until Jack Sinclair came home, declaring that he was the one she should be marrying.
WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?
Niki had been in love with that rascal Jack her whole life, but he'd never seen her as a woman before. But now that she had a ring on her finger, he'd had a sudden change of heart! It was enough to make a person tie her bridal veil in knots. But Jack seemed determined to make this wilful bride his own .
The Man Who Would Be Daddy
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Bundles of Joy
TWENTY POUNDS OF PERFECTION
The moment Malcolm Evans laid eyes on tiny Robin Winslow, he was hooked. An enchantress in pink cotton rompers, she brought back feelings Malcolm would have sworn he'd buried for good.
AND A MUMMY TO MATCH
Christa Winslow had her baby daughter's blue eyes and blond hair and the same indefinable spirit. And when Malcolm saw mother and child together, it made him wish for a family, something a man like him could only dream of.
WOULD LOVE TURN MALCOLM INTO MR. DADDY?
Sometimes small packages lead to the biggest surprises!
Mommy For The Moment
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Single Dad Seeks
Rob Winfield needed a mother for his infant daughter. Someone who could appreciate the finer things in life, like watching baby Meredith smile or take her first step. Tip Padderson was perfect. If only he could convince the pretty drifter to stay.
Tip was falling in love with a certain pink–faced infant and her incredibly handsome father. Now she was rocking his daughter to sleep each night and wishing she could stay in Rob's arms forever. But her painful past kept her on the run. No matter how much she wanted to be Meredith's mummy, she could never be Rob's wife.
The Honeymoon Quest
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WOULD THEIR HONEYMOON QUEST LEAD TO SAYING "I DO?"
Laurel Covington had been bamboozled into a trip with Wade Taggart the insufferable, yet irresistible man who'd broken her heart years ago. Stuck in a cramped car, Wade and Laurel were supposed to be reliving her aunt's honeymoon adventures! That meant traipsing from Dallas to Vegas, stopping at places like Ed's Cheap Eats and Lou Lou's Lounge with a man as prickly as the roadside cactus.
So why was Laurel suddenly hoping this bumpy ride would end at the altar?
Baby In A Basket
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Daddy Knows Last
Five connected novels about love, marriage and Daddy's unexpected need for a baby carriage!
"TAKE CARE OF YOUR BABY!"
There was a baby in a basket on Mitch McCord's doorstep with a note claiming the child was his! His daughter or not, the cooing infant needed him. But what did a confirmed bachelor know about changing diapers? Looks like he needed his best friend's help again.
Next–door neighbour Jenny Stevens had always loved Mitch, but he'd never noticed her until now. Suddenly they were sharing smiles, in awe over baby Mary's tiny fingers, and whispering long into the night. But then the whispers led to kisses. And somehow Jenny had to convince Mitch she could be the perfect Mrs. and mummy McCord.
Temporary Husband
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Conveniently Wed
"I do," the bride and groom said without love they wed or so they thought!
"HI, HONEY, I'M HOME!"
Sandy Walker knew just what would soothe her nasty bump on the head: loving kisses from her handsome husband. The way she ached for Wade's gentle touch, you'd think she hadn't seen him in years .
"UH, HONEY? YOU SEEM TO HAVE FORGOTTEN SOMETHING."
What was a guy to do when his ex–wife suddenly popped back into his life and thought they were still married? Following doctor's orders, Wade played along with Sandy's notions of newlywed bliss. After all, her amnesia wouldn't last forever. But their second honeymoon just might.
Make-Believe Bride
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Conveniently Wed
"I do," the bride and groom said without love they wed or so they thought!
"MARRY ME?" (FOR THE MOMENT)
Amber Oakland had loved her handsome boss from afar for months. But what would a millionaire like Bradley Ackerman ever see in a gal from the secretarial pool? The answer came as quite a surprise: he needed her to pose as his fiancé.
"BE MINE FOREVER!"
For his grandmother's sake, Bradley hoped Amber would go along with his charade. He'd introduce her to his family, escort her to their "engagement" party and then part as friends. Until "Grandy" got it into her head to plan them a real wedding.
For Better, For Baby
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Bundles of Joy
Conveniently Wed
"I do," the bride and groom said without love they wed or so they thought!
REASON FOR MARRIAGE: SURPRISE BABY
One night of passion had turned into one unexpected pregnancy. And suddenly the proper and unwed Kimberly Wilson had to tell the handsome and unsuspecting Cort Sutherland that he was about to become a father!
REASON FOR ROMANCE: INTENSE ATTRACTION
Vows exchanged and wedding rings in place, Kimberly and Cort realized they were married and still almost perfect strangers. Could this husband and wife learn to live and love as a couple before their bundle of joy arrived?
Willfully Wed
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FAMILY SECRETS
Danielle Vine was stumped: she's been left a huge sum of money but she didn't know from who or why! She couldn't accept her inheritance until she found out where it came from, so she hired gorgeous private eye Mitch Newman. Problem was she'd rather kiss the pragmatic man than listen to his ridiculous theories!
FAMILY MAN
Danielle's case had Mitch tied up in knots! Not only did he know who left her that money, he also knew the truth would break her heart. He'd gotten too close to his beautiful client to hurt her now, but how could he keep her secrets to himself?
A Handy Man To Have Around
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SOMETHING STRANGE WAS GOING ON IN SMYTHESHIRE.
Posing as Gillian Hudson's handyman was just a ploy Taggart Devereux had devised to bring them together. For he was having "visions" of Gillian in danger. And Taggart knew he was the only one who could protect her. When he whisked her away to his secluded cabin, little did he know being in close quarters with this beautiful woman would be so distracting. But Taggart had to put all thoughts of romance out of his mind so he could concentrate on saving the woman who was destined to be his bride.
SMYTHESHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS: A sleepy New England town with secrets hidden in the age–old hills.
