Rickie Taylor has just learned a devastating secret about her family's wealth. It's tainted because of what her grandfather did. Not only that, he may still be alive and in hiding.
Jordan Browning, ex–Navy SEAL, is keeping a secret about his own past and living a lie. He's not the minister he pretends to be. When Rickie learns that "Reverend" Browning's work sometimes takes him into the Paraguayan Chaco the very place her grandfather is said to be she asks him to search for the old man. But she can't tell Jordan who he really is or why she wants him found.
Falling in love is a complication neither Jordan nor Rickie can afford. Yet it happens. And it changes both of them. For the first time, the future means more than the past .
Married By Accident
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FIRST COMES MELINDA WITH A BABY CARRIAGE .
Pure chance brought big–city girl Melinda Bravo and rugged rancher Cole Yuma together in time to deliver his sister's newborn. But it was pure desire baby and otherwise that convinced her there would be no harm in pretending the baby was hers and Cole's just for a little while.
THEN COMES MARRIAGE .
And it only made sense that she and Cole also assume the roles of husband and wife strictly for show, of course.
THEN COMES LOVE!
Melinda and Cole both knew that despite their mutual attraction, they had nothing in common! So why, suddenly, was each of them fantasizing about making their pretend marriage the real thing?
CONVENIENTLY YOURS: The Bravo family's marriages may have begun in name only but were they destined to be true love matches after all?
Baby Love
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SURPRISE, COWBOY YOU'RE A DADDY!
Rancher Ry McDermot was pretty tight–lipped about the tot he'd brought home. So, the only thing Tallie Shanahan knew for sure was that he needed a temporary nanny. And she was powerless to resist strong, sexy Ry or his chubby–faced little darlin'.
Soon after Tallie swept into his life with handfuls of diapers and a heart full of love, Ry felt an ache in his broad chest. 'Cause sharing baby wrangling with this sweet beauty was making this marriage–shy man believe he was finally ready to get hitched .
THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes bringing up baby can bring surprises and showers of love!
Finally His Bride
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SWEETHEART BRIDE
She'd been the new girl in town. He'd been every schoolgirl's fantasy. In each other's arms, they found acceptance, comfort and what Erin had believed was love. Then Trevor suddenly cut all ties, breaking her youthful heart.
Now, years later, Trevor Whitaker still had the power to steal Erin's breath. From his impossibly broad shoulders to his ranch–roughened hands, he'd exceeded her wildest dreams. And the way he looked at her. The years and the tears became distant memories, and Erin knew without a doubt she still wanted this cowboy. But would the man betray her as the boy once had?
THE WHITAKER BRIDES: There's a new crop of cowboys whose wild ways are no match for the power of love.
Marrying An Older Man
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THE OLDER MAN
Jesse Wagner was ruggedly handsome, incredibly charming and sixteen years her senior. But Caroline knew in her heart that what they had was the chance of a lifetime. And it looked like it was up to her to show the lonely rancher that some things were meant to be .
When Jesse took Caroline in his arms, his every instinct to protect her turned into a desire to claim her as his own. She brightened his solitary world and threw his sensibilities into a tailspin that he didn't think he could recover from. But how could a woman so vibrant and young possibly be thinking of him as husband material?
Husband In Training
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LESSONS IN LOVE?
Beautiful widow Jenny Brown had gotten used to having ruggedly handsome Nick DeSalvo, her late husband's best buddy, around as a friend. Until one day he presented Jenny with a strange request. It seemed that the original single guy was bound and determined to become a family man! And he needed her help in learning what every woman desired .
Well, single mother Jenny wanted no part in giving husband lessons but her young daughter, Polly, had other ideas. Soon old friend Nick was constantly underfoot where his mouth watering muscles and sexy grin began driving Jenny crazy and making her see the budding bridegroom in more than just a friendly light .
His Brother's Bride
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MEN OF GLORY
A cowboy town in a cowboy country. This is a place a woman could love. These are men a woman could love!
She's pregnant and she's his brother's wife–to–be
She met Jesse Winslow at a cattle show. They had a brief affair and now Abby Steen is pregnant. Jesse, a rancher from Glory, Alberta, offers to marry her, and Abby accepts. She leaves her home in South Dakota to come to the Lazy SB, jointly owned by Jesse and his brother, Noah.
But while Jesse might have good intentions and lots of charm, responsibility isn't his strongest trait. That's always been Noah's department.
So when Jesse takes off just abandons his bride before the wedding Noah marries her instead.
Their marriage might be for the sake of her babies twins but Abby and Noah soon discover they haven't made such a bad bargain. Because love that starts the slowest often lasts the longest .
A Message For Abby
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PATTON'S DAUGHTERS
The people of Elk Springs, Oregon, thought Ed Patton was a good man, a good cop, a good father. But his daughters know the truth .
Abby's the third Patton sister. The baby. The one everyone said was privileged, spoiled. But a childhood with a harsh unapproachable father and only vague memories of a mother wasn't easy. Even if she did work hard to make it look that way.
Now Abby's determined to live up to her image and have fun. Until she meets Detective Ben Shea, a man who's plenty serious about his job, his life and suddenly her.
Maybe, just maybe, it would pay to get serious.
Talk To Me
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By the Year 2000: CELEBRATE!
What have you resolved to do by the year 2000?
Talk! Pillow talk. Small talk. Double talk. Baby talk. Can we talk?
Kara Taylor has a few questions when it comes to men. Why won't they talk about their feelings? Why can't they admit they're wrong? And what is it about The Three Stooges?
Travis Malloy has some things he'd like to know, too. Why do women go on about emotions? Can't they see that actions speak louder than words? And since when is shopping a sport?
Maybe if they'd had some answers nine years ago, their marriage wouldn't have ended in disaster on their first anniversary. Sure, Kara and Travis were crazy about each other, but that wasn't enough. They were mismatched from the start.
They still are. But now it's time for Kara and Travis to start talking because everything's at stake if they don't .
Mr. Miracle
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By the Year 2000: CELEBRATE!
What have you resolved to do by the year 2000?
Victoria Jamerson's waiting for a miracle.
Unfortunately, she doesn't believe in miracles.
But she has to admit that Scotsman Jamey McLachlan's arrival at her Tennessee home couldn't have come at a better time. She needs all the help she can get to keep her riding school and boarding stables in operation. And Jamey certainly knows his way around horses.
Fortunately for Jamey, anyway Vic doesn't suspect that his appearance at Valley Crest is anything more than a happy coincidence. Now he has to find a way of keeping a promise he made to his stepfather without hurting the woman he's beginning to love.
It's probably going to take a miracle. And that would be something to celebrate! For both of them.
Her Secret, His Child
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A LITTLE SECRET
Mother and Daughter Jamie Archer loves her four–year–old daughter, Ashley, more than anything in this world. But Jamie has a past she's ashamed of, a past she needs to keep hidden. So she's created an entirely new life for herself and Ashley a life that's threatened when Kyle Radcliff reappears.
Father and Child Kyle doesn't immediately realize who she is, but Jamie recognizes him right away. He's Ashley's father. Even though he doesn't know it.
A Family Now? For Ashley's sake, for all their sakes, Jamie has to tell him the truth something that seems to become harder every day. Because she's falling in love with him. For the second time .
The Doctor's Daughter
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MEN OF GLORY
A cowboy town in a cowboy country. This is a place a woman could love. These are men a woman could love!
Virginia Lake left town more than a decade ago after a memorable night with a man her parents forbade her to see. Lucas Yellowfly, they said, was a troublemaker. Off–limits. Half–Native American and from the wrong side of town, he wasn't good enough for Dr. and Mrs. Lake. But now everything's changed. Now Lucas is a successful lawyer in Glory. Practically a pillar of society.
And now Virginia's back, a single mother with a five–year–old son. She's looking for a job and Lucas finds he needs someone with exactly her qualifications. Because he's always been half in love with the doctor's daughter.
He's finally got the chance to convince her that this man from Glory will make a good husband and a good father. Her reasons for marrying him might have more to do with need than with love, but things can change. Who knows that better than Lucas Yellowfly.
Conflict Of Interest
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A CONTRACT BETWEEN LOVERS
Literary agent Adrienne Corley liked Gideon McCloud's books, but that didn't mean she liked him. Meeting her temperamental client face–to–face had everything to do with his career and nothing to do with how she found the reclusive writer sexier than she'd dreamed possible .
Gideon enjoyed his solitary lifestyle until his gorgeous agent turned up demanding he attend to matters professional and personal. Enthralled by Adrienne's sexy smile, Gideon welcomed her into his home and into his bed but could he keep his heart out of the deal?
Loving Leah
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A LOVE WORTH FIGHTING FOR
Years ago, Leah Hayes selflessly stepped aside when John Bennett fell for her vivacious stepsister. Now the man she still secretly cherished was ravaged by grief and struggling to raise his fragile little girl all alone. Unable to deny the lure of this fractured family, Leah returned to Montana over her summer break to lend a helping hand.
Although the brooding widower didn't exactly roll out the welcome mat for Leah, their close quarters ignited forbidden passions. And as the compassionate schoolteacher provided sweet solace to John's battered soul, she saw glimpses of the kind hearted man she'd always loved. Could they confront their deepest desires by summer's end or would their hopes and dreams be lost to them forever?
A Season To Believe
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WHO AM I?
She asked. But no one knew. A near–fatal accident had stolen Jane's past, and now she struggled daily with her new life. Only the knowledge that policeman Matt Sullivan was rooting for her kept her going. But when flashes of her memory returned, Jane grew afraid she wouldn't like the person she used to be .
And so she turned once more to Matt. Now a private detective, he vowed that this time he'd discover the truth about Jane. And this time no one would be able to hurt her in mind or body. Because suddenly Matt was realizing that the new Jane was everything he'd dreamed of getting for Christmas .
But could he keep her?
The Bride Ran Away
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Sophie Calvert has planned every second of her life
That all changes after she meets Ian Ridley. Suddenly the woman who never wanted to get married is forgetting everything including her plans. Which is why she ends up eloping and why she runs once she discovers that the only reason Ian married her is that she's pregnant with his child.
The Wild Child
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A man with a wild child. A secret child
When Eva Haines first comes to remote (and supposedly deserted) Liberty Island, she has the uncanny feeling that someone's watching her and she's right. A small wild–looking child with a huge black dog has been following her around. Eva, who's spending a few weeks on the island to deal with an elderly relative's estate, is puzzled. Who is this little girl? Where did she come from?
Eva finds out soon enough. Fanny is the daughter of the reclusive Silas Lord. But once she learns this, Eva only has more questions. Why are Silas and his daughter hiding out on Liberty Island? What secret is Silas keeping about this child he obviously adores? And why is Eva falling in love with such a mysterious man?
The Replacement
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Can the past be undone?
Twins like Eric Kincaide and his sister, Naomi, know each other's every thought. But that closeness came between him and Lindsey Nelson, the woman he'd planned to marry, four years ago. When their wedding plans fell through, Lindsey ran as far and fast as she could.
Now Eric heads a small team of winter rangers in Yosemite, a team that includes his twin sister. They're looking for a kidnapped child hidden somewhere in these snowy mountains. When one of his rangers dies in an avalanche, he needs a replacement, someone who specialises in handling search–and–rescue dogs. That someone is Lindsey Nelson.
The hunt for a missing child brings her back to snowbound Yosemite, back to a place she wanted to forget. Back to a man she can't forget and the twin she can't forgive.
The Second Family
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She dreamed of having a family
As a little girl, Tess Wheaton wished that her father would come back and rescue her but he never did. Although Tess grew up in the care of a loving guardian, she never had the parents she longed for. These days, she's a successful businesswoman and family is the last thing on her mind.
Now family has found her
That is, until she discovers that the father who abandoned her long ago is dead and has left behind two young children who want Tess to be part of their lives. She steps, hesitantly at first, into this makeshift family and finds herself on a fascinating journey getting to know her brother and sister and discovering the father she barely knew. Most fascinating of all she's finding real love for the first time, with a man who understands what it's like to get a second chance.
No Ordinary Child
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Meggie is coming to stay!
Normally, architect Sam Solomon would be thrilled that his daughter, Meggie, is coming to live with him. But he's not happy with the circumstances. His ex–wife has suddenly become ill and is unable to take care of their daughter. On top of that, Sam has just started a huge restoration job that promises to eat up all his time. And Meggie is a handful, requiring a lot more attention than an average ten–year–old because she's mentally handicapped.
Taking care of his daughter is a full–time job, so Sam hires a nanny, Christy Lane. Before he knows it, Christy has the unruly Meggie cleaning up her toys, eating her vegetables and playing sports. Christy is so different from any woman he's ever met it's as if she's from a whole other world. A world he never would've known if it wasn't for the child who brought them together .
