On the road to happily–ever–after, a long–lost family is found!
MAKE BELIEVE MATRIMONY
They were married and still almost complete strangers. Gabriel Dillard and Jessica Landers had struck a dry–eyed deal to wed in name only, for Gabe needed a wife to be eligible for a lucrative job and Jessica needed a daddy for her adorable little girl.
OF LIFETIME OF HONEYMOON BLISS?
But sharing such tiny quarters with all six feet of gorgeous Gabe was making Jessica feel that their marriage would be anything but platonic. Especially when Gabe's friendly pecks turned into heart–stopping kisses, and Jessica could no longer deny the feelings he stirred in her.
Linda Varner has arrived! Here's her 20th Silhouette Romance for your enjoyment. Savour every romantic moment!
20th BOOK SILHOUETTE ROMANCE
Wanted: A Family Forever
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WANTED: A BRIDE
Dodging a horde of husband–hunting women, successful businessman Zach Robinson caught sight of single mom Monica Griffith the one woman at his sister's "Brides for Alaska" function who wasn't looking to be married!
NEEDED: A HUSBAND
So of course Zach appointed himself the lovely yet vulnerable woman's partner and became her knight when he swept her and her adorable daughter off to his resort.
FOUND: A FAMILY
Suddenly Zach found himself reading bedtime stories and begging for night time kisses from Monica! Was this temporary family feeling going to last? It was if Zach had anything to day about it!
Wife On His Doorstep
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JUNE BRIDES
HIS MEANT–TO–BE BRIDE
When doe–eyed, all gowned–up–and–no–groom–in–sight Megan Morison sought refuge in his arms, bachelor John Vermont offered her a roof over her head, a job to pay the bills and his rugged shoulder to lean on.
HER DESTINED GROOM
Megan had had her fill of people trying to run her life, but with strong, silent, steely–eyed John Vermont, she felt truly safe, accepted and dare she believed loved? But John claimed that marriage wasn't for him, though his longing looks and heated kisses suggested otherwise. And now Megan wished this gorgeous albeit gruff ship captain would take the gift destiny offered and make her his lawfully wedded wife.
Celebrate a month of joyful marriages with Silhouette Romance!
Man, Wife And Little Wonder
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JUNE BRIDESBundles of Joy
Sometimes small packages can lead to the biggest surprises!
THE BAD BOY
Johnny Tremont had once worn rebellion and recklessness as ruggedly as his black leather jacket. But now he was father figure to his young, needy niece, and he was determined to do right by her, no matter what it took.
THE BRIDE
What it took was the hand of a childhood friend Grace Marie Green. Marriage to this pert, upstanding beautician would guarantee him custody of her namesake, Gracie, and would give his little girl the perfect maternal role model for a little while.
THE BUNDLE OF JOY
But Johnny hadn't realized what an amazing effect a desirable wife and a darling little wonder could have on a man like him.
Celebrate a month of joyful marriages with Silhouette Romance!
Baby Dreams And Wedding Schemes
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TO HAVE A FAMILY OF HER OWN
Perpetually single Sasha Lambert would do anything to have a baby. But days before her trip to the sperm bank she met a lonely little boy and his irresistible father. Despite widower Jacob Windsor's announcement that he was not interested in marriage, Sasha could see he desperately needed some help with his adorable son.
What choice did a natural–born do–gooder have? Sasha would help father and son to reconnect, gaining some invaluable lessons on mummyhood. And hope that when the time came, one very determined single dad would agree to grant her baby wish and maybe a trip to the altar, as well!
The 6'2", 200 Lb. Challenge
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THE DETERMINED VIRGIN
Mimi Pickford wanted her life to be more than serving up daily specials at the local diner. But the one man who could help her achieve her secret dream had suddenly dropped out of sight. Elusive hero Gibson St. James was known for rescuing babies from burning buildings and for wearing his bachelorhood like a badge. But he'd also earned the reputation of being hard–headed, hard–bodied and just plain hard to crack. Well, tough! Because Mimi needed his help and she'd never shied away from a challenge yet. At least, never one sooo appealing .
Nick's Long-Awaited Honeymoon
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Bachelor Gulch
The (almost) Bachelor: Lawman Nick Colter. He wasn't in Jasper Gulch to find a wife he already had one and intended to keep her!
The Bride: Pretty mother of one, Brittany Matthews. Equally determined to maintain her newfound independence and her heart.
Maybe they had married too young and never had a proper honeymoon. But Nick was not leaving his soon–to–be ex–wife in nowhere, South Dakota surrounded by a bunch of overeager, unattached cowboys. So Nick formed a plan to woo back his wife, hoping Brittany would grant him a second chance and a long–awaited honeymoon.
Sandra Steffen BRINGS US THE BEST BACHELORS YET!
Two Brothers And A Bride
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ALMOST ENGAGED, ALMOST IN LOVE?
For years, waitress Joleen Wheeler had longed for Prince Charming to come in, order the blue–plate special and sweep her off her feet. So when a rich politician proposed, it seems as though her Cinderella dreams had come true. But Joleen wasn't in love.
THE BLACK–SHEEP BROTHER
Then she met her almost–fiancé's brother, Jake Landon, who was everything his brother wasn't; rough around the edges, arrogant, the black sheep of the family. And he was everything Joleen's head told her she shouldn't want, but her heart was shouting "yes!" Good grief. Why'd she have to be attracted to the wrong brother? What was an almost–bride–to–be to do?
With This Child...
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LITTLE GIRL FOUND!
Single father Sam Woodward refused to believe his beloved child was not his daughter. But here was Marcie Turner, hesitantly offering official–looking papers, claiming that she was his daughter's mother and that a big mistake had been made. And beyond the maternal love shining in her eyes, Sam recognized a familiar smile.
And then the medical results came back and the unthinkable happened.
Now, not only was Marcie moving into his daughter's heart she began sneaking into his, too. But Sam wasn't about to let Marcie join their family so easily. First she'd have to pass some of Sam's tests designed to last a lifetime.
Corporate Groom
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Three Weddings and a Family
On the road to happily–ever–after, a long–lost family is found!
MARRIAGE–MINDED MILLIONAIRE?
Reo Sampson was too busy making money to think about playing house. But when his pretty new assistant, Rusty Hanson, accompanied him for weekend negotiations, Reo discovered he liked a little too much having the sexy redhead by his side. And for a marriage–shy millionaire like himself, that was very unnerving .
Rusty couldn't help but dream when her handsome boss took her in his arms. But she knew Reo didn't share her marriage wishes. Then the "boardroom barracuda" started showing a more husbandly side, and Rusty decided all Reo needed was a little push straight down the aisle!
Dr. Dad
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REMEDY: WIFE?
A baby was just not what the doctor ordered. But somehow Dr. Noah Bradley was sharing his home with his precocious orphaned niece and an ever–increasing menagerie of pets. He figured daddyhood was the hardest task he'd ever undertaken. And then beautiful Starr Granger walked into his life.
This can't–commit bachelor didn't know what his niece's godmother muddled more, his home or his heart. Playing house with Starr was getting way too personal for this doctor's comfort. Noah thought he was immune to this irrepressibly flamboyant female's intoxicating charm, but she set his head spinning and he felt a painful ache whenever she wasn't around. Was Starr just what the doctor needed?
The Bride, The Trucker And The Great Escape
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BRIDE ON BOARD
Reluctant bride Andie Conroy refused to marry a man who loved her father's influence more than her! But with a churchfull of impatient guests, she needed a quick getaway and trucker Troy Armstrong was at the right place at the right time .
Before Troy knew it, a fugitive bride was stuffing herself and her wedding gown into his rig and ordering him to drive. Troy had never fancied himself a knight, but this damsel expected nothing less!
He had ten days with her before he delivered Andie to her new life. Just enough time for a princess and a trucker to fall in love?
Say You'll Stay And Marry Me
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SAY YOU'LL STAY AND
One lean and lonesome cowboy stood between Sara Shepherd and her vacation plans. But Sara wasn't sure she wanted Mac Wallace out of her way! If she truly wanted to go, why stay to help out the rancher and his sons after he'd fixed her truck?
Mac hadn't complained when Sara started caring for his house and kids. But when would she get around to him? Then Sara showed him her special TLC, and Mac's spirits perked right up! How could he get a dose of Sara every day? There was only one thing to say.
What The Nursery Needs...
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MISSION: BABY
Her biological clock ticking loudly, Catherine Nicholson set "Plan Baby" into action. But with no good man in sight, the sperm bank seemed like the only way to get what the nursery needed. Then she met her neighbour, gorgeous Jason Engel. And from the looks of the single dad's adorable daughter, Jason could definitely give Catherine what she wanted.
Though he was attracted to Catherine, there was no way Jason was getting involved in her far–out plan. Sure, parenthood looked easy, but his preadolescent, angst–ridden daughter was turning him prematurely gray. Well, Catherine could count him out unless her distracting appeal made him change his mind about what he really needed!
A Convenient Bride
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Two weeks to find a wife!
Getting married was the last thing Luc Benchard wanted to do. But if he didn't marry before his thirty–third birthday, just two weeks away, he stood to lose a fortune.
Aphra Grantly was single, and already living in Luc's family home! She would make a perfect convenient bride and, in theory, the idea wasn't altogether unattractive to Aphra. After all, it would allow her to stay in the house she loved. But when Aphra found herself on honeymoon with the most desirable man she'd ever met, she knew she was in real danger of falling in love with her own temporary husband. Which wasn't very convenient at all!
Eight Men And A Lady
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Once upon a time
Recent lottery winner Jackie Barrett wanted peace and quiet away from the newshounds and the endless stream of suitors who were offering her one absurd marriage proposal after another. So, when she awakened from her nap in her brother's cabin to find seven men staring down at her, she felt more than just a little like Snow White. It was just too bad that bachelor #8 was the prince who kissed her awake because sexy Mike Hamilton had everything on his mind but marriage!
"Eight Men and a Lady is a charming fairy tale of a book. Elizabeth Sinclair is one to watch!" Anne Stuart
Once Upon a Kiss
Could they live happily ever after?
The Mommy School
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RISING STAR
He was the perfect man!
Janet Resnick could juggle an appointment book with the best of Wall Street, but two days of caring for her sister's three kids stopped her cold. They'd already eaten her out of house and home including Vaseline, houseplants and ballpoint pen ink. And now Janet had run out of staples for closing diapers and was on a first–name basis with those folks at Poison Control. There was only one thing to do: Call Mom. Or rather, The Mommy School.
But then "Mom" turned out to be a hunky guy in jeans, with a seen–it–all smile and a know–it–all attitude.
"Valerie Taylor has the rare and enviable ability to make you laugh out loud while she touches your heart. She's the brightest new star on the romance horizon." Jennifer Cruise, RITA Award–winning author
Love, Marriage And Other Calamities
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Jolie Duval often leapt before she looked
That's how she wound up losing so many jobs. And needing this one badly enough to marry Mike Kramer to get it. Which led to
Calamity #1
Maybe signing on as cook hadn't been such a hot idea. Well, actually, it was hot. The kitchen, that is. From the fire. But that was all because of
Calamity #2
Mike. Jolie knew why she wanted him although once they were stranded together in a secluded paradise she got a few new ideas. But what did he want with her? It was definitely a mistake not to marry a stranger but that wasn't half as bad as
Calamity #3
Falling for him.
Kissed By A Stranger
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Conflicting desires
Sarah Fox has never let a man come between her and her high–profile career as a TV reporter, until a handsome stranger saves her life and shows her other, more rewarding ways of spending her time!
Since a tragic brush with the press, Luke Ansfield has had no desire to be back in the limelight. Sadly, his desire to be with Sarah keeps thrusting him into it.
Luke could encourage her to change careers, but can he live with himself if he stands in the way of Sarah's future? Maybe he should convince her to leave him but can he live without her?
Husband-To-Be
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Rachel's wedding!
Rachel Hawkins has always wanted to be glamorous. She wants to wear designer suits, paint her nails and work for a dynamic, demanding man who might just fall in love with her. When she gets herself a job as Grant Mallett's secretary, she thinks her dream can come true. She has the suit, the job, now all she needs is her boss! Only, he's already lined up another bride.
In Rachel's opinion, almost anyone is better than the cool, blond, snobbish Olivia. More specifically, Rachel is better! The only trouble is convincing the groom.
