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 .
The Men Of Thorne Island
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When Sara Crawford arrives on Thorne Island, she discovers that her inheritance is nothing like the photo in the glossy brochure the lawyer presented. For a start, the dock's about to collapse into the lake. And The Cozy Cove Inn, so charmingly depicted in the pamphlet, is in desperate need of a paintbrush and a vacuum.
Another detail not mentioned in the advertising or in her aunt's will is the fact that the island has four long term inhabitants, each with an unbreakable lease. Three intensely private, cantankerous recluses who want no part of Sara's improvement plans. And one cynical, sexy man with a secret who is equally opposed to change.
But Sara's never backed away from a challenge. And Nick Bass is the most attractive challenge she's met in a long time!
His Pretend Fiancee
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KISSING ROOMMATES
Suddenly homeless Josie Tate felt fireworks during her passionate three days with fire–fighter Michael Dunnigan, but she wouldn't live with him unless she paid him back like be his pretend fiancee so that his mother would stop her matchmaking. Although Michael made her heart hammer, Josie didn't want strings in the relationship. Then a sweet little development ruined her best–laid plans.
The moment he saw Josie, Michael wanted her. He even agreed to their ?platonic roommates? status because as a risk taker, he didn't need serious attachments. But the nights were torture, and soon, both he and Josie couldn't fight the truth that nothing felt better than being together, and that their pretend arrangement should involve a real walk down the aisle .
Substitute Daddy
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BABY BEQUEST
Wealthy playboy Brett Costain met virginal Melissa Abell at their siblings? wedding but their one stolen kiss led to disaster and humiliation. Now, years later, a tragedy reunited them, forcing Brett to find the woman he'd coldly spurned, a woman with a secret only the two of them shared.
She was pregnant with the Costain heir.
Being a surrogate for her sister had been a selfless act, and Brett was determined that Melissa not be alone. So he traded his courtly estate for a quaint farm and quickly discovered that he wanted to be much more than his brother's substitute .
Almost Perfect
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HELP!
Footloose cowboy Jake Meredith was perfect at rabble–rousing and rodeo riding. But when instant parenthood befell him, he was scared spitless of failing as a father for his tiny orphaned niece and nephew. Where to turn for help?
YOU?VE GOT A FRIEND
Where else but to Maggie Templeton, the gangly, freckled best friend of his youth? Now a city paediatrician, his long–distance pal came to his temporary rescue, working wonders with his little wards. Unfortunately, Maggie's unexpected womanliness stoked Jake's senses, jeopardizing their precious friendship. Still, Jake ached to make Maggie a permanent part of his family to touch her, to taste her to turn her every which way but loose.
His Pretend Wife
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A SHAM MARRIAGE
When a near–fatal accident landed loner Jack Slade in the hospital, Abby had only claimed to be his wife to keep her promise to him. Besides, Jack needed her, and she was determined to stay until he was healed. But would her heart recover when it was time to leave?
THAT WAS ALL TOO REAL
Jack knew better than to get involved with elegant Miss Abigail Pierce. For their marriage was only a pretence, wasn't it? The kisses they shared didn't mean anything; the fact that his icy heart was beginning to thaw didn't matter. Except that he wished Abby would stop being his temporary wife and become his permanent soul mate.
The Virgin's Makeover
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MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE
The moment Sullivan Grayson stepped in to help save her family's fledgling vineyard, Lissa Cartwright's life went from ordinary to extraordinary. The sexy entrepreneur made her pulse race, but the plain–Jane businesswoman knew she'd need a makeover to catch his eye. Then, as things between them began to heat up, a visit from a stranger turned Lissa's world on its axis .
Sullivan had known a lot of women but none had ever affected him the way Lissa did. When news from her past shattered her present, Sullivan vowed to stand by the down–to–earth beauty. Was it possible that loving Lissa would complete the makeover his own life so desperately needed?
Countdown To Baby
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TALL, DARK, HANDSOME AND THE PERFECT FATHER?
Unexpected sparks flew when midwife Cecilia Mendoza met young Geoff Bingham, Merlyn County's most eligible bachelor. But she was even more surprised when their dinner date exploded into a night of passion that neither of them would soon forget.
Practical–minded Cecilia wanted more than just one evening of romance; however, she needed Geoff's help to realize her lifelong dream to have a baby. With only a few weeks left in town, Geoff plunged into their affair and embraced the idea of having a child with no strings attached. But was it only baby–making that was in the cards, or was this love?
The Wrong Man
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Being married to the wrong man can lead only to divorce
It was a hard lesson, but Libby Cameron learned it. Twelve years later, her ex–husband has moved to town. Libby's too smart to go down that road again. But doing the smart thing isn't easy once she discovers that Trent is fathering a sweet and sad little girl all by himself.
Kylie Baker needs her, and Libby can't ignore that fact. Nor can she ignore the feelings for Trent that she's starting to have. But how can she forget their previous life together or the times he let her down? Has Trent really changed? Can the wrong man ever turn into the right one?
A Cowboy At Heart
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At home with a cowboy
Miranda Kimbrough is a woman escaping her celebrity life. Linc Parker is a man with a debt to his past. Because of it, he's bought a ranch as a haven for kids throwaway kids, homeless kids, runaways.
Miranda, a runaway of a different kind, discovers Rascal Ranch. She falls for the place, the kids and the man she considers a cowboy at heart.
There's a problem, though. Parker despises the world of entertainers and celebrities, and once he finds out who she really is, all her dreams of marriage and family are going to collapse.
Unless he, too, believes that together they can make a home for each other and for the kids.
The Husband She Never Knew
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Is their marriage ending or just beginning?
Vicki Sorenson met Jamie Malone and married him an hour later. Both had good reasons for exchanging vows, but they had no plans to set up house. Now thirteen years later the new man in Vicki's life is about to propose, so Vicki arrives at Jamie's houseboat, divorce papers in hand.
However, divorcing the charming Irishman is proving much more difficult than marrying him.
The Homecoming
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THE LONG ROAD HOME
Beautiful Jessica Parks spent years under the watchful eye of her hard–hearted father, Walter, never able to trust anyone. But he was about to go on trial, leaving her free to rescue her mother from the Swiss asylum she'd been banished to long ago. Little did Jessica know she was not alone on her fateful journey .
Private investigator Sam Fields couldn't believe how his quarry kept him on his toes both personally and professionally. He couldn't control his attraction nor his desire to protect her, and vowed to help at any cost. But when love struck Jessica learned that Sam was working for Walter, would she continue to trust him or feel the sting of yet another betrayal?
The Truth About The Tycoon
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WHEN TWO HEARTS COLLIDE
Worldly tycoon Dane Rutherford was accustomed to handling billion–dollar negotiations, though one small–town girl had just gotten the better of him. He'd come to Lucius, Montana, with only one goal in mind revenge. But his plans changed the second that Hadley Go lightly crashed into his life and his vintage Shelby. Now, forced to keep his mission and name a secret, he was living under Hadley's roof while his car was repaired. And though he'd vowed to protect the virginal beauty from himself, the CEO soon found himself powerless to resist Hadley's youthful lure. But once she learned of his deceit, could the truth drive Hadley away or finally give him the love he'd long denied himself?
Making Babies
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MAKING PLANS, MAKING FRIENDS MAKING A BABY?
Elaine Lowry is a divorcee e with a plan: to have a baby on her own. Why shouldn't she have the child she always dreamed of the child her ex–husband is now having with his new wife! As if it's not enough that he's taken the house and, with it, her social standing.
Enter sinfully handsome lawyer–for–the–opposing side Mitch Ryder. Feeling guilty about the part he played in Elaine's divorce, he takes over as landlord on her apartment before it's sold right from under her. Mitch offers himself as a daddy candidate on one condition: their marriage needs to be all business. But Mitch can't help the tender protective feelings he has for Elaine, especially when they make love for the first time. And besides, who says business comes before pleasure?
