Dashing but cynical Quint Seavers lives for danger. A past betrayal has made him wary of love, and he has no idea that independent, practical Annie Gustavson holds a secret long time passion for him. Nor does he realize that the only reason Annie has travelled to San Francisco is to win his love or walk away forever.
When disaster strikes the city, Annie's courage and determination match his own and suddenly Quint knows that she is exactly what has been missing from his life all along .
Stand By Your Man
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Crystal Creek where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and to forge new Texas futures.
Something sinister is going on at Gibson's Flying Horse Ranch, and veterinarian Manny Hernandez is determined to get to the bottom of it. But his single–mindedness might cost him the love of Tracey Cotter, the numbers whiz behind the success of the new Cal McKinney boots. The stakes are unbearably high: his career, his reputation and Tracey!
CRYSTAL CREEK reverberates with the exciting rhythm of Texas. Each story features the rugged individuals who live and love in the Lone Star state. And each one ends with the same invitation
Y'all come back real soon!
Captain Langthorne's Proposal
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At twenty–four, Lady Serena Summerton puts herself firmly back on the shelf this time for good! Her abusive first marriage was an utter disaster, and she's determined never to marry again.
Captain Adam Langthorne remembers Serena as a wild little thing. Now back from France, this courageous captain is enchanted with the beautiful woman she has become.
Putting aside his rakish ways, the dashing Captain Langthorne resolves to tempt, entice or, if he has to, drag Lady Serena into having a second season. His plan is to sweep her off her feet until she accepts his proposal of marriage!
Questions Of Honor
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A stern, rock–hard man stood before Abaigeal Sullivan. No sign of the boy whose playful teases had once turned to stolen kisses and something much, much more. Why, in all the years Joshua Wheaton had been away, had he never made contact, acknowledged her astounding news that she carried his child?
Abby no longer trusted any man, but could she believe Joshua when he claimed he only ever meant to act honourably toward her? There was no doubt he wanted to get closer to her and the son that they had created together.
New Way To Fly
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NEW LOOKTEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and forge new Texas futures.
APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING
Rancher Brock Munroe is smitten with Amanda Walker. But he hates what she does for a living. Amanda is a personal shopper. To Brock it's a ridiculous career. Still, Brock can't quite figure this lady out. It seems that with Amanda what you see is much less than what you get.
Guitars, Cadillacs
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COUNTRY MUSIC – TEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and forge new Texas futures.
THE SINGER AND THE SONG
Jessica Reynolds's music is riding to the top of the charts and everyone is happy about her success. Except Sheriff Wayne Jackson. He's concerned about overzealous fans coming on to Jessie. Is he simply doing his job or does he know something he's not telling?
The Thunder Rolls
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FOURTH OF JULY – TEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and to forge new Texas futures.
FIREWORKS!
Ken Slattery, foreman at the Double C, knows what he wants. He wants Nora Jones. But Nora already has a man in her life – her eight–year–old son, Rory. Besides, her ex–husband has threatened to kill any man who stakes a claim on her... and he's on his way home to Crystal Creek for the holiday weekend.
The Major And The Country Miss
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Major William Maitland returns a hero from the war, only to find himself tasked with the strangest mission hunting down the lost heir to his uncle's fortune.
He sets out to rural Warwickshire to uncover the twenty–year–old secret, but has no idea that meeting an old army friend will lead him to the key to the mystery. Or that his friend's cousin, the beautiful Georgianne Venables, will prove to be his own personal Waterloo. For Georgianne has a secret of her own that could stand in the way of Will ever winning her hand in marriage.
High Seas Stowaway
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Balthazar Grattiano, captain of the infamous ship Calypso and renowned seducer of women, has just walked into the one tavern in all of Hispanialo he should have avoided. For Bianca Simonetti, his sworn enemy, is the owner and she has vengeance on her mind.
But before she can take her revenge she is captured by this rogue's kiss. Her only chance for retribution is to stow away on his ship for a passionate adventure that will either kill them or bring them together once and for all!
The Viscount Claims His Bride
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For years Valerian Inglemoore, Viscount St. Just, lived a double life as a secret agent on the war–torn Continent.
Returning home, he knows exactly what he wants Philippa Stratten, the woman he gave up for the sake of her family .
But Philippa isn't the naive debutante he left behind. His rejection stung deeply, and now she is suspicious of his intentions. Valerian realizes he must wage a tough battle if he is to finally claim her, once and for all, as his bride!
Texas Ranger, Runaway Heiress
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She prefers guns to gowns and riding the land to dancing at balls. So heiress Gabrielle Price heads across Texas' most dangerous territory to break her unwanted society engagement. Only, her biggest problem isn't outlaws and killers. It's a rugged, relentless Texas Ranger .
With a killer to catch, Hudson Stone has better things to do than escort his commander's spoiled, socialite daughter. But his fiery charge is as irresistible as she is off–limits, and to protect her he'll risk his reputation, his life and his heart.
Hearts Against The Wind
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STRIKE IT RICH – TEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and to forge new Texas futures.
FOLLOW THE DREAM
Old Hank Travis could see a lot of himself in Jeff Harris. The boy had oil in his blood and lived only for the next big strike. Hank would lay odds that nothing would keep Harris in Crystal Creek for long. Of course, if a certain marriage–minded Miss Beverly Townsend set her cap at him, all bets were off.
After The Lights Go Out
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HOSPITALITY – TEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and to forge new Texas futures.
TROUBLE'S BREWIN'
Jealousy was the last thing Scott Harris expected to feel. Especially over an employee. But one of he guests at the Hole in the Wall Dude Ranch is showing an unusual interest in his ranch manager, Valerie Drayton, and Scott doesn't like it one bit. Trouble is, Val seems determined to stick to Scott's own rule – no fraternizing with the boss.
A Scoundrel Of Consequence
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William Lampard, distinguished military captain, kept London abuzz with scandal. Against his better judgment, he made a wager to seduce Miss Cassandra Greenwood. But despite her provocative ways, and the impudent sway of her skirts, he quickly realized that her innocence and goodness put her above a mere dalliance.
Should Cassandra believe the gossip? She knew she had spiked William's interest, but to get to know the infamous captain properly would be dangerous and exciting. And therein lay his appeal !
The Borrowed Bride
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"We're going to have a child. You need to come home so we can get married."
So wrote Hannah Gustavson to her childhood sweetheart, the father of her baby. But with no response, she was forced to marry another man her lover's brother.
Tall, handsome and honourable, Judd Seavers could make any woman's heart race. Hannah was no exception, and she was awed by the ex–soldier who gave her his name.
A forbidden love as grand as the Rockies crested between them. But a shadow loomed. Would the baby's father come home? And if he did, would Judd return his borrowed bride?
Even The Nights Are Better
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SECOND CHANCE – TEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and to forge new Texas futures.
LOVE IS BETTER...
Vernon Trent has loved Carolyn Townsend ever since they were in the first grade together. But he never told her, and by the time he came back from Vietnam, she was married.
Now, twenty years later, the widowed Carolyn can sense there is something Vern wants to share with her. Suddenly she isn't sure she wants to hear what her old friend has to say. It could change things between them forever.
White Lightning
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BACK A WINNER – TEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and to forge new Texas futures.
THE RACE IS ON
Lynn McKinney knows Lightning can outrun any horse in the field – all he needs is time, training and Lynn in the saddle. But Sam Russell, part owner of Lightning, doesn't see things her way. He knows nothing about horses except that this one was supposed to turn a fast profit.
The jockey and the investor are headed for a showdown...
Amarillo By Morning
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Asked to endorse Serena Davis's hand–tooled boots, rodeo star Cal McKinney finds himself drawn to the beautiful designer, but she wants to keep their relationship all business.
Cowboys And Cabernet
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When handsome Tyler McKinney decides to cultivate wine on his Texas ranch, he seeks the help of wine expert Ruth Holden, a woman who finds the rancher very stubborn, very Texas, and very irresistible.
Deep In The Heart
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COME FOR A VISIT – TEXAS STYLE!
Crystal Creek...where power and influence live in the land, and in the hands of one family determined to nourish old Texas fortunes and to forge new Texas futures.
EVEN A BOSTON BLUE BLOOD NEEDS A TEXAS EDUCATION
Ranch owner J. T. McKinney is like no man Bostonian Cynthia Page has ever met. Tall and handsome, strong and opinionated and utterly charming, J.T. speaks his mind. And his message to Cynthia is loud and clear: Marry me! Trouble is, a Texas cattleman's idea of marriage differs greatly from a New England career woman's.