The Marriage Beat

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He's
My
Hero

A protector, a provider, a friend he's every woman's hero .

FROM THE DESK OF
Officer Tyler Jackson
Central Precinct

I don't know why these hard–headed females think they're invincible. Women like Megan Summers make my job three times as hard. I told the chief that giving this lady self–defence lessons would be a mistake. Now look at what's happened. She's laid up with her arm in a sling!

That's the only reason I'm playing nursemaid. It has nothing to do with her blond hair, or her beautiful smile or the way she looks at me when she thinks I can't see .

Glass Slipper Bride

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VIRGIN BRIDES

Celebrate the joys of first love with unforgettable stories by your most beloved authors.

CINDERELLA IN NAME ONLY?

It was a fairy tale come true almost. Charming, courageous Zach Keller had asked poor little Jillian Waltham to be his bride. But his proposal was just a formality. For the sexy bodyguard had promised to protect Jillian with his very life, and the only way to keep her 100% safe was to watch over her day and night.

He vowed never to succumb to his bride's blossoming beauty, to remember their marriage was only make–believe. Yet the tempting virgin in his arms was putting Zach's hands–off policy to the test. Dare he take the ultimate risk and make his glass slipper bride a true–love wife?

A Bride In Waiting

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ON THE WAY TO A WEDDING

THE SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Dr. Lucas Daniels viewed his bride–to–be's temporary disappearance with exasperation, fondness and resignation. After all, she felt the same way about him! Then a beautiful stranger strolled into town, looking exactly like his fiance . In order to avoid upsetting their families, Lucas asked Sara Martin to stand in as the missing bride. But now he was wondering which bride to marry .

Sara had been searching for a family, and now her wishes had come true. Not only did she have wonderful parents, but the look of love in her pretend groom's eyes warmed her heart. But when the clock struck twelve, would it end her fairy–tale dream or give her a true happily ever after?

Long–lost twins discover their perfect grooms!

The Marriage Stampede

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WRANGLERS
& Lace

READY SET MARRIAGE!

It seemed everyone wanted to marry handsome, wealthy Logan Kincaid. Everyone except Merrie Foster, his make–believe bride–to–be. Well, that was fine by Logan. Playing the enamoured groom to Merrie's blushing bride was only a means of avoiding the stampede of would–be wives. Because the last thing Logan wanted was marriage.

Or so he thought.

Suddenly spending all his days and his nights with pretty Merrie on her family's Montana ranch was way too appealing. Heck, if this confirmed bachelor didn't watch out, he would be making a mad dash to the altar himself with a certain spitfire redhead who'd wound her way around his heart .

Hard to tame impossible to resist these cowboys meet their perfect match!

The Marriage Merger

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Loving
The
Boss

MEMO

To: The Single Women in the Office
From: Patricia Peel, Fake Fiance
Re: The Proposal I Couldn't Refuse

Sam Wainwright has asked me to marry him! Okay, so he only needs a pretend wife to impress his boss. Nevertheless, this is my chance to get Sam to notice me as a desirable woman. I'm hoping that his posing as a loving husband and being close to the new and improved me will have Sam looking for more than just "friendship" from his wedded wife!

His Perfect Family

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FAMILY
MATTERS

MAN AROUND THE HOUSE Single mother Adrienne Rhodes warned herself not to drool over carpenter Cutter Matchett. His broad back, clever hands and low–slung tool belt were very appealing but it was the loneliness in his eyes that kept her close .

Cutter was hired to remodel the bathroom not tease her nosy mother, counsel her plump daughter about boys, and certainly not to heal Adrienne's broken heart! Yet Adrienne couldn't resist the warmth of Cutter's kiss or his arms. Soon Adrienne wanted Cutter to build something else in her life: a marriage!

Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin the best things in life are found in families!

A Cowboy Comes A Courting

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He's
My
Hero

COWBOY GROOM

With his easy smile and laid–back manner, Tyler Bradshaw spelled "Danger" from his Stetson to his spurs. And if citified Skye Whitman had learned anything, it was that cowboys no matter how charming or finely chiselled could not be trusted.

But as the hot Texas days and sultry nights passed, Skye saw some extra qualities to the childhood friend recuperating on her ranch. A secret side Tyler rarely showed anyone. And a tender, loving side he showed only her. But if Skye were to give in to this cowboy's gentle courtship, would she wind up his wedded wife or with a broken heart?

Wes Stryker's Wrangled Wife

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Bachelor Gulch

THE BACHELOR: Wes Stryker, notorious rogue. His carefree life suddenly changed with the arrival of two young orphans in need of a family.

THE BRIDE: Jayne Kincaid, happily single. Until a blue–eyed cowboy wooed her with a sultry "Howdy, ma'am."

The ex–rodeo rider's sweet talk about children that needed raisin' and his lonely heart that needed healin' almost had city gal Jayne running for the altar. But Wes needed to understand the importance of three little words and wrangle them from his charming lips before Jayne would agree to become Stryker's wife!This little town wanted women but are these bachelors ready for marriage?

The Executive's Baby

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Loving
The
Boss

MEMO

To: The Single Women in the Office
From: Rachel Sinclair, Bride in Waiting
Re: My Ex–Flame Has Returned!

I can't decide if this is the best day of my life or the worst. I thought I'd never see Nick Delaney again, but imagine my surprise when he showed up in my office declaring his need for me as live–in nanny to his orphaned niece! I used to dream about the sexy businessman proposing marriage, but thankfully I'm over that. That is, I was until he kissed me .

Six friends dream of marrying their bosses in this delightful new series.

Watch for Patricia's story in May.

Sheriff Takes A Bride

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FAMILY
MATTERS

THE LAWMAN AND THE LADY

Hallie Cates's biological clock was ticking, but there was nary a husband on the horizon. Then she returned to her hometown and discovered Cam Osborne a gorgeous small–town sheriff straight out of her dreams. He was everything she wanted in a man, but he'd sworn off commitment. And although she tried to steer clear of the handsome lawman, Cam was impossible to resist.

Avowed loner Cam liked his bachelor life–style until he butted heads with the lovely schoolteacher over her law–breaking grandmother. Sweet Hallie with her down–home values was a lady worth chasing. Only problem was, Hallie was the kind of woman a man married, and Cam wasn't looking for a wife was he?

Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

Soldier And The Society Girl

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He's My Hero

A protector, a provider, a friend and a lover he's every woman's hero.

MOST ELIGIBLE SOLDIER

The government wanted protocol specialist Chessey Banks Bailey to teach rough–around–the–edges Lieutenant Derek McKenna how to be a gentleman. And though he was her student, Derek was the sexiest, most intriguing man Chessey had ever met. From the moment he kissed her without warning, Chessey knew she wanted to be his bride.

But even though blue blood Chessey had him second–guessing his bachelor status, walking down the aisle was the furthest thing from Derek's mind. Could Chesssey enlist the reluctant soldier for a lifetime of love?

Texas Bride

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A PREGNANT ANGEL?

The last thing heart–weary Josh Walker expected to see after his accident was a pregnant woman who'd just gone into labour! The dashing lawyer had no choice but to help deliver the baby and take care of his exquisite rescuing angel and her newborn son.

Dani Caldwell had never wanted to be hurt again, but she had no option but to trust Josh with her child and herself. His strong hands were ready to defend and protect her, yet they could hold her son as gently as a snowflake. And that made this single mom who didn't want to depend on anyone dream of becoming Josh Walker's Texas bride forever!

A Ring For Cinderella

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LUCKY CHARM SISTERS

KATE

MAGGIE

SUSAN

DESPERATELY SEEKING CINDERELLA

Susan Greenwood had expected a tip, not an offer of marriage! But how could the down–on–her–luck beauty resist when rich–as–a–prince Zach Lowery proposed to her in the middle of the Lucky Charm Diner?

Then she got her answer it was just a role she had to play to soothe Zach's dying grandfather. But Zach never expected his pretend wife to tie him in knots with her selfless gestures and warm embraces. And soon this cynical rancher found himself trying to find a way to make a real future a real family with his Cinderella bride.

The Lucky Charm Sisters: A boss, a brain and a beauty. Three sisters marry for convenience but will they find love?

Husband From 9 To 5

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Loving
The
Boss

MEMO

To: The Single Women in the Office
From: Molly Doyle, Temporary Wife
Re: My Make–Believe Marriage

For three glorious days, I was Jack Cavanaugh's wife or so I thought. A bump on my head made me believe I was married to my dreamy boss, and Jack had no choice but to play husband doctor's orders, he said. But I know he really did enjoy my wifely attention. Dare I hope I'll be with my once–upon–a–time groom after hours?

Six friends dream of marrying their bosses in this delightful new series

Watch for Rachel's story in April.

A Family For The Sheriff

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FAMILY
MATTERS

I FOUGHT THE LAW

Joe Roberts was tender–hearted and incredibly sexy, but he was a lawman just like the man who had broken Maria Lightner's heart in the past. Maria tried to ignore Joe, but her little boy had other ideas. He wanted a daddy and had chosen the new sheriff as his perfect father. What was a single mother to do?

AND THEN I MARRIED HIM!

A wife and child were the last thing on Joe's mind when he came to town. But Maria and her adorable son had shown him what he was missing. A home. A family. The kind of love a man couldn't walk away from. What was a marriage–shy lawman to do?

Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!

Mr. Right Next Door

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He's
My
Hero

A protector, a provider, a friend he's every woman's hero .

WANTED: ONE GOOD MAN

Denise Jenkins desperately needed her handsome neighbour's help with a most unusual situation. The sassy single woman had invented a boyfriend, and now her boss was demanding to meet Denise's darling. She knew of only one man who could possibly pull off the pretence .

Morgan Holt was handsome, intelligent and too darned sexy he could unruffle her high–buttoned blouse with a careless whisper. But how could she possibly ask Morgan to pose as her beloved without him believing she had romantic ulterior motives? Especially when Denise knew, deep in her heart, she'd found her real Mr. Right right next door.

Never Too Late For Love

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LIKE MOTHER
LIKE DAUGHTER

ARE YOU THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Globe–trotting Margo McCloud had only come home for her daughter's wedding. But after meeting the groom's handsome, widowed father, Margo felt like a jittery bride herself. Bruce Reed's chivalry breathed freshness into her world–weary soul. And for one brief moment this single mom wondered if her daughter didn't know best about love.

OR THE BRIDE?

CEO Bruce Reed thought his life was full until he met the flirtatious mother of the bride. Her sultry voice permeated his dreams, and soon he wanted her to be more than just his in–law. But could he convince stubborn Margo that it was never too late for love?

LIKE MOTHER LIKE DAUGHTER
Where the bridal bouquet goes from daughter to mom!

Baby In Her Arms

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LUCKY CHARM SISTERS

KATE:
You met her last month!

MAGGIE:
Join her this month!

SUSAN:
Don't miss her in March 1999!

HAVE BABY, NEED WIFE

When Josh McKinley appeared on Maggie O'Connor's doorstep with a baby in his arms and an irresistibly helpless expression on his face, Maggie's maternal and womanly smarts wouldn't let her turn him away. But that one good deed soon turned into marriage in name only and Maggie knew she was in way over her head. Because what started out as a practical union was fast turning into a passion–filled romance .

The Lucky Charm Sisters: A boss, a brain and a beauty. Three sisters marry for convenience but will they find love?

A Vow, A Ring, A Baby Swing

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BUNDLES of JOY

CONVENIENTLY WED?

For years, Rosie Marchetti secretly yearned for brooding business exec Steve Schafer. Now her dream was coming true! For Steve had stepped in as her last–minute groom and saved her from making the mistake of her life .

The long–time family friend had offered his name to her and her unborn child when Rosie found herself pregnant. Still, the impossibly stubborn man believed she deserved better. But who could be better than Steve? His tender touch and heart–stopping kisses made Rosie long to be his wife in every way. Fortunately, she had a tiny, special someone on her side .

Sometimes small packages can lead to the biggest surprises!

The Night Before Baby

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Loving
The
Boss

MEMO

To: The Single Women in the Office
From: Olivia McGovern, Expectant Mom–to–Be
Re: Guess What Happened at the Company Christmas Party?

Yes, I am pregnant! Thanks to a passionate encounter during the company Christmas party, I'm expecting jet–setting bachelor Lucas Hunter's child. And he doesn't even seem to remember our one night together. Nevertheless, Lucas insists on marriage for the baby's sake! But how can I convince him to bring love into this relationship and make our family a true one?

Six friends dream of marrying their bosses in this delightful new series.