He wanted a family of his own. But rancher Hank Whittake figured he'd do it the old–fashioned way: find a woman to share his country life, then conceive their own bundle of joy in a most enjoyable manner. Yet somehow sweet–talking Neesa Little snuck under his guard and he found himself taking in five rambunctious orphans desperately in need of a family .
Despite his self–imposed cantankerous manner, Hank's heart soon opened to the children and pretty Neesa. Something in the mysterious woman's eyes whispered of forgotten dreams and made Hank long to uncover all of Neesa's secrets so they could forge a family from five most unexpected deliveries.
"Kisses, kids, cuddles and kin. The best things in life are found in families!"
Marry Me, Kate
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LUCKY CHARM SISTERS
KATE: Join her this month
MAGGIE: Coming in February 1999
SUSAN: Don't miss her in March 1999
THE TWELVE–MONTH MARRIAGE
Their marriage was a business agreement, plain and simple. Will Hardison needed a wife to prevent women from chasing his millions. Kate O'Connor needed help so she could build her late father's dream. So they struck a deal they'd marry for one year, and both of their problems would be solved.
Of course, there would be no touching or kissing or making soul–searing love or giving away hearts. But then came the wedding night !
The Lucky Charm Sisters: A boss, a brain and a beauty. Three sisters marry for convenience but will they find love?
A Rugged Ranchin' Dad
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Fabulous Fathers
FOREVER A FATHER
When single dad Stone Tyler first met the beautiful and free–spirited Dahlia nine years ago, he was a rough–edged cowboy with no intention of getting married ever. But it wasn't long before he was asking for Dahlia's hand, certain their love would last forever.
But then an unthinkable tragedy struck their blissful home and tore his family apart. Although Stone and Dahlia couldn't deny the love that brought them together, they were suddenly separated by a world of pain and grief. Now Stone had to find a way to save his family and somehow convince his wife a lifetime of love awaited them .
This ranchin' dad would do anything to save his family.
The Boss And The Beauty
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Loving The Boss
MEMO
To: The Single Women in the Office From: Cindy Cooper, Former Ugly Duckling Re: My Plan To Marry My Boss
As you know, I have been in love with Kyle Prentice, my boss, for several years. And not once has that handsome executive glanced my way. Well, thanks to my head–to–toe birthday makeover, I finally caught Kyle's eye. But I've found there's quite a jump from the boardroom to the altar. And since Kyle has "confirmed bachelor" written all over him, guess I'll just have to work hard at proving true love is right outside his office door!
Six friends dream of marrying their bosses in this delightfully new continuing series.
Baby In A Million
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The BIG Event
Cord and Ashley McKnight are proud to announce the birth of their son Cabe. Weight: nine pounds, four ounces Height: twenty–three inches long
The doctors had told Cord McKnight he would never father a child. The doctors had been wrong. For on his last night with Ashley, a miracle had occurred a million–to–one chance . And now it seemed his estranged wife was nine months pregnant!
Only, Ashley had walked out on Cord for good reason. She had never doubted that Cord would make a perfect father, it was his skills as a husband she'd begun to doubt. All the evidence suggested that he was having an affair. But Cord was determined to hold on to his newfound family, even if it meant holding out for another miracle getting his wife back!
One special occasion that changed your life, forever!
Another Chance For Daddy
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Marriage Ties
Once smitten, twice wed. She still loved him but could she marry him again?
When Clay Saunders finally realized that his adventurous life–style was no substitute for his ex–wife and son, it was too late. Rebecca was all set to marry the reliable new man in her life. Clay, she decided, would just have to accept that he'd lost her forever
Then she made the fatal mistake of taking him back for a spell while he recovered from an accident. Playing the perfect patient, Clay began his campaign to win her back!
Six–year–old Jimmy clearly wanted his daddy to stay for good. Could Rebecca be persuaded to give him another chance, too?
The four Kelleher women, bound together by family and love.
Fairy-Tale Family
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ONCE UPON A FAMILY
Once, Ellie Sander had believed in fairy tales until her illusions were shattered and she found herself single mom to four cherubic though sometimes challenging children. For them, she had to be strong and smart. No cads in Prince Charming clothes for her ever again!
Gorgeous, gregarious, great with her kids Mitch Kole arrived in Ellie's life like a knight in shining armour. But his stay was only temporary, while his bachelor status seemed permanent. Dare she dream that this man who'd claimed her heart and touched her soul could become her happily–ever–after husband and a fairy–tale father?
Millionaire On Her Doorstep
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Twins on the doorstep
RICH MAN
Wealthy, handsome, successful oilman, dynamic rancher and her boss. Adam Murdock Sanders was simply too good to be true. After all, geologist Maureen York didn't believe in Mr. Right.
RANCHING MAN
Then she moved to a nearby ranch and the trouble began! Adam's protective attitude and commanding orders drove independent Maureen wild and his kisses made her crazy .
WEDDED MAN?
Soon the millionaire moved from her doorstep into her heart. But would this new arrangement lead to a merger or a marriage?
The next generation of Murdocks continues the adventure of love!
The Baby Arrangement
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Bundles of Joy
HER SISTER'S FAMILY
Gentle hearted Faith Nelson had willingly agreed to care for her identical twin's newborn as her own. But now she was living a lie. Because when a frantic Jared McAndrew had arrived to claim his son, Faith had stuck by her promise. Now she was sleeping under Jared's roof, masquerading as his brand–new, temporary wife!
And living the ultimate domestic fantasy. Not only did Jared's touch awaken Faith's long–slumbering desire, but he was also the most honourable, loving man she'd ever met. And if she could be granted one wish, Faith didn't want this dream life to end when the baby arrangement did .
Sometimes small packages lead to big surprises!
Last-Minute Bridegroom
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Substitute groom?
When bride–to–be Natasha Merrill was left virtually at the altar, devil–may–care Chase Taggart offered her a surprising way out. She could face the embarrassment of cancelling her society wedding or she could marry him!
In the heat of the moment it had all seemed so simple a temporary marriage of convenience to keep the gossips at bay and Natasha's pride intact. But the day after the wedding, holed up in impossible romantic hotel in Paris with her new husband, Tasha discovered that even pretend marriages are for from simple.
A Real Engagement
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Two halves of a whole
Inheriting a house in the south of France was a wonderful surprise for Josie. After the loss of her mother, some time in the sun was just what she needed. But the other half of the villa belonged to architect Leon Kent who firmly believed he had bought both halves!
It seemed he had a temporary solution and, before Josie knew it, she was playing the part of his fiancé. The trouble was, the more she got to know Leon, the longer she wore his ring, the more she wished the engagement was for real.
A Surgeon For Susan
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Adam was very persuasive
Dr. Susan Wheelan was appalled to discover her sister had set her up with a blind date! The only consolation, after being pressured into turning up, was the discovery that orthopaedic surgeon Adam Hargraves had been equally set up, by his sister. Adam was so gorgeous, Susan couldn't understand why anyone should think he needed help in finding a woman–– it just wouldn't be her! But Adam had other ideas .
Falling For The Boss
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Love or betrayal
Infiltrating millionaire Michael Hamilton's business empire took all of Amber's acting skills, but the thought of avenging her stepsister drove her on.
Michael was a stickler for efficiency while Amber had never worked in an office in her life! She looked the part as his unflappable new personal assistant, but how would Amber's scatty ways match up to such an exacting boss?
A business trip to Amsterdam would put her to the test they'd be working closely together, day and night! But the demands of the job were not her only concern. How was Amber going to stop herself from falling for the man she had set out to betray?
The Reluctant Groom
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Mission: marriage!
Abby Hunter wasn't very experienced at the flirting game. She was probably the only twenty–eight–year–old virgin in the history of the planet! But she didn't want to be. Especially after she'd met sexy tycoon Sam Turner.
He was a walking temptation and he'd made her an offer she knew she should refuse. Sam Turner didn't believe in love or marriage; all he'd offered Abby was a temporary affair no strings attached! Could she ever persuade this reluctant groom to take a chance on love?
A Most Determined Bachelor
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The bachelor
Ryan Ellison was a confirmed bachelor who had sworn off all women. Only, he'd agreed to let six–year–old Robin come and stay with him, not realizing that Robin came complete with a delectable and all too female nanny.
and the nanny!
Judy Arledge couldn't help but be attracted to Ryan, even if he was utterly infuriating. But despite his antagonism toward her, he was wonderful with Robin. Which made her wonder Was Ryan only the boy's "uncle," as he claimed, or could this eligible bachelor really be Robins father?
Hijacked Honeymoon
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Would he stop the wedding?
When Dr. Ryan Henry had left Australia, teenager Abbey Wittner had been devastated. Now he was back and the first thing he did on arrival was to knock her off her bicycle!
Abbey was now also a doctor the only doctor for miles, in fact. And, temporarily out of action after the accident, she needed Ryan to act as her replacement.
To her delight, he seemed to find the grown–up Abbey quite a revelation! And being with him again was pure bliss! Until she discovered that he was only back in Australia to plan his wedding and honeymoon and that his fiancé e would soon be joining him.
His Unexpected Family
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The secret father
Brodie Spencer had loved Kendra since she was a teenager. Now she was a widow with a young daughter, and Brodie longed to help her make a happy family home. But Kendra couldn't risk letting this handsome, bighearted man get close to her.
What if he knew Kendra had never really had a husband as she pretended? That an accident had stolen her memory, and Kendra didn't even know who little Megan's father was. Nor could she remember the one precious night of passion she'd shared with Brodie nine months before Megan was born.
Outback Bride
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"Are you going to marry me yes or no?"
Matthew Standish or Mal to his friends arrived back into Copper's life with a marriage proposal that sounded just about as romantic as sheep shearing! But then, the situation required practical solutions: Mal needed a mother for his young daughter and a housekeeper for Birraminda. So what was Cooper's answer to be?
Copper hadn't ever been able to forget Mal, but she wasn't the same girl he'd known seven years ago. In fact, she had a very practical business proposition of her own .
Waiting For Mr. Wonderful!
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He was the perfect man
Tall, dark and handsome, Frenchman Jean–Claude Lasalle wasn't just Mr. Right, he was Mr. Wonderful! Only, his divorce had left him wary. He had made a vow never to marry again . But Jean–Claude loved women. It had never been his plan to live without them!
All he needed was the right woman
And then he met Georgia Dee. She wanted a man who would say "I do," and mean it! She needed Jean–Claude's help, not his practiced charm. But there was nothing he enjoyed more than crossing swords with a spirited woman. Unless it was making love to her .
His Girl Monday To Friday
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The tycoon
All Charles Mallory wants is a secretary who won't burst into tears at the first sign of trouble and who won't make the mistake of falling in love with him. Unfortunately, the good–looking tycoon does seem to have a strange effect on his female staff. He needs an assistant who's Mallory–proof!
and the temp!
His childhood friend Barbara seems perfect. Barbara knows him too well to ever make the mistake of falling for him. Only, working closely with Barbara is having a strange effect on Charles. Could it be that Charles is in danger of falling for the one secretary who's immune to his charms?
