Eli's Garrett's last encounter with Tess Montoya involved her chasing him down Main Street, wielding a sponge mop. Aimed at his head. Twelve years later, Tess is a next–door–to–bitter divorcee with a pair of little kids, and Eli's still a bachelor with – word has it – a baaaaad reputation for hooking up with anything with hooters. So naturally that makes him the perfect choice for a bout of drunken, angry sex, right?
Mortified after her wild 'n' crazy night, all Tess wants to do is put her indiscretion behind her and resume her quiet, safe, uncomplicated life. Loving people has never ended well before, so why should it now? Especially with Eli? Except sometimes bad boys are “bad” for reasons the gossip mill never gets wind of. And sometimes a bad boy turns out to the be the best thing ever to happen to a gal who's given up on love.
Especially if that bad boy has marriage and family on his mind…
Texas Cinderella
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Down–to–earth Tanya Kimbrough had no illusions about Prince Charming sweeping her off her feet. Then Tate McCord came home to Texas. The sexy surgeon; and second son of the famed Dallas jewellery dynasty; was totally off–limits to the hired help. But that didn't stop Tanya from wanting to get to know the real man behind the legendary name.
Tate hadn't seen Tanya since she went away to college. And boy, had his housekeeper's daughter grown up into a knockout! The sultry journalist was also determined to uncover all his family secrets. But there was one secret Tate couldn't keep to himself: his growing love for this sassy, both–feet–on–the–ground woman....
A Father's Promise
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Big John Paladin thought it was easier to wrestle an angry bull than diaper one tiny infant. But since his wife left, the rancher had turned his talents to "baby wrangling." John knew his son needed more than a gruff cowboy's care. He needed a mother––and he deserved the best.
Dana Dixon was shocked. How dare John Paladin ask her for help when almost a year ago he'd run from her––into the arms of another woman! But how could she turn away a child with eyes so like the man she had once loved? And probably loved still...
The Secret Sin
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Annie Sublinski was sixteen when a brief encounter with Ryan Whitmore left her pregnant. Ryan stood by her decision to give up their baby for adoption. Now that child is here in Indigo Springs, forcing Annie to confront the man she's been avoiding all these years....
It seems she underestimated Ryan. He wants to get to know the daughter he thought he'd never see. And her mother. As old feelings resurface, Ryan surprises Annie with the intensity of his passion. He refuses to give up on her...on all of them. But Annie has to forgive herself for the past if she has any hope of building a future.
Welcome Home, Daddy
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Keep life simple, safe. Avoid risks. Annie Marsh learned that the hard way when she was just a kid. So what possessed her to forget those rules for one night with Reservist Drew Vincent? Could've been the fact he was shipping out the next day. Regardless, next thing Annie knows, she's a new mummy...and her son's daddy is missing and presumed dead.
That is, until two–plus years later when she answers her front door. Turns out Drew is not only very much alive, he's about to discover he's a dad. And that initial spark between Annie and Drew? It's on the verge of becoming all–consuming. But how can she trust her heart and her son to a man who risks his life every day?
Once Upon A Wedding
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Getting cold feet isn't unusual, except...I'm not the bride!
I'm Kelsey Wilson, the wedding planner. My job is to make sure my cousin's nuptials go off without a hitch; my business depends on it! But how am I supposed to do that with Connor McClane back in town?
The drop–dead–gorgeous P.I. has his reasons for making sure this wedding doesn't happen. Problem is, now he's got me thinking about that once–in–a–lifetime walk down the aisle. Which is crazy; Connor and I couldn't be more wrong for each other. Then why does it feel so right when he takes me in his arms?
I'd better watch out. Or the next wedding I plan just might be my own!
Seventh Bride, Seventh Brother
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She couldn't go home alone...could she?
That was the question prodigal daughter turned social worker Risa Charez asked herself when she returned to Luna Hermosa. Sure, she was determined to do good in the community where she'd run wild as a teenager, but facing up to her troubled past sure wasn't easy. Then along came lovable loner Ry Kincaid, who gave her hope for the future....
Ry had been blindsided by the news of his long–lost family; the six brothers, along with sundry sisters–in–law, nieces and nephews were overwhelming to this solitary wanderer. Luckily, he could turn to Risa for shelter in the storm. She was teaching him to love...which was a good thing. Because it was time for the seventh Rancho Pintada brother to take his bride.
Diagnosis
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Finding out he had a six–year–old daughter was the shock of Connor Hayes's life. And the about–to–be medical student needed help; stat! So he turned to his cherished buddy; his best, platonic friend; Mia Doyle. After all, she was great with kids and could provide on–premises child–care...just until he got the hang of daddy detail.
But then he started sharing late–night kisses with his temporary nanny...and Connor realized he had a different role in mind for Mia: doctor's wife!
Race To The Altar
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When race car driver Chase Mayfield found himself recovering from a car accident at a small–town hospital, the last thing he expected was to fall for the local Florence Nightingale. Who would have thought demure nurse Molly Edwards; the complete opposite of a man who lives on the edge; could lose her heart to a famous playboy? But after cautious Molly succumbed to a single night of passion, both she and Chase crashed headlong into a life–changing surprise: she's pregnant!
Can Chase convince his favourite nurse that he's a risk well worth taking; for her and their baby? This reporter bets that Chase will soon be carrying his new bride over the finish line!
From Friends To Forever
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Tony Vaccaro had been part of Lili Szabo's life since she was a lovesick teenager with a major–league crush. Now the high school athlete was a widowed single dad with a trio of energetic little girls relying on him; and no time for romance.
Little Lili had grown up! Fourteen years ago, she was like a cute kid sister. Now she had the potential to be so much more. But a shocking secret was about to split Tony's world apart. The question was, could he count on Lili to pick up the pieces?
The Texas Bodyguard's Proposal
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Hot as a Texas summer one minute, vulnerable, sweet and down–to–earth the next, all supermodel Gabriella McCord needed right now was a little space after a scorching break–up. It was bodyguard Rafe Balthazar's job to provide just that during her assignment in Dallas. But peace and quiet weren't in the cards...because no one got her pulse racing quite like Rafe.
In Gabby, Rafe discovered a woman as multifaceted as the diamonds she'd been hired to promote. But this former Secret Service agent didn't like mixing business and pleasure, especially with paparazzi tracking their every move. What would it take for him to let down his guard and let Gabby into his heart?
Daddy Lessons
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Savanna Starr's new boss, Joe McCann, was a rugged, blue–eyed hunk. But the man didn't know a thing about raising a child, so Savanna decided it was her job to give Joe some daddy lessons.
Joe didn't need anybody telling him how to be a good father; especially not Savanna! In fact, he was just about to fire his brazen secretary when she captured his daughter's heart. Joe couldn't deny that he needed some help on the home front. But he'd already learned his lesson about love, and no woman was going to steal his heart again. Not even sassy, sexy Savanna...
Kids On The Doorstep
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John Murphy gets the shock of his life when he finds three abandoned girls on his doorstep. Once he takes them in, it isn't long before the little tykes bring out his fiercest protective instincts. So when their mother shows up at his Emmett's Mill ranch, he's ready to do battle.
Except Renee Dolling isn't what he expects. She clearly loves her girls and wants to make up for past mistakes. John wants to trust her, but he's got the girls to think about. Unless Renee can prove she's the mother her daughters deserve and the woman this solitary rancher needs.
Cowboy Comes Back
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Now that his rodeo career is over, Kade Danning has nowhere else to crawl but back home. He wishes he could just keep his head down, fix up his father's abandoned ranch and then sell it so he can afford to spend more time with his daughter. Move back, then move on quickly. Unfortunately, after ten long years he can't avoid Libby Hale.
Kade has loved Libby all his life and he'd give his championship titles never to have hurt her. But he did. And convincing her to forgive him is the hardest challenge he's ever faced in or out of the arena.
A Ranch Called Home
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Family means everything to Gabe Coulter. And now that he's found his nephew, Gabe's determined to raise Ben on the Coulter ranch. Too bad the boy's mother, Sara Watson, has different plans. She refuses Gabe's money and won't give up Ben. What's left? Marriage?
Surprisingly, the arrangement works. Ben couldn't be happier, Sara seems to have settled into life on the ranch and even Gabe likes having them around. Especially Sara. It doesn't take too long before thoughts of her fill his days and his nights. But can something that started as a convenience turn into real love?
Caitlyn's Prize
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Caitlyn Belle will die before she'll let Judd Calhoun take her Texas ranch! Her arrogant and wealthy neighbour has been waiting to get back at her for jilting him years ago. But she wasn't about to be roped and steered into wedlock even if her feelings for Judd went far beyond a business arrangement between their two families.
Judd will never forgive Cait for walking out on him. Now that her late father's gambling debts have her backed into a corner, Judd's ready to take his sweet revenge. But first he has to forget the yearning in Cait's forget–me–not blue eyes. Just when Judd thinks he's over her, trust the fearless, stubborn woman to tempt him once again .
Texas Wedding
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The days of Susannah Everly dreaming about white dresses, churches and Trent Maxwell are long gone. So it's more than a little funny that she finds herself actually married to the guy. But she's determined to save the family ranch by any means possible, and if Trent is those means ...
Still, they both know the deal. This is a business arrangement and there are rules. Rules that do not include rekindling those old feelings or surprise midnight seductions. So what's Susannah to do when Trent seems determined to break their agreement? Especially when what he offers is way too tempting.
The Marriage Assignment
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They were assigned to be marriage partners
Gillian Flannery's marriage project worked great with her high–school students. But when she was assigned a partner herself, her "marriage" to John Slater quickly ran into trouble.
In real life, Gillian soon learned, people came burdened with troublesome personal baggage. Gillian herself had a deep aversion to conflict. As for John, he came with two half–grown daughters who bickered constantly. Worse, his ex–wife had just breezed back into Indianapolis and declared war.
Did Gillian want to get caught in the cross fire? Not likely. But for John Slater, she just might dig in and fight.
Lone Star Daddy
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Babysitting a mother–to–be on the verge of giving birth was the last thing Jonas Redman needed. The undercover ranger had come to Chaparral Ranch on a perilous mission; he couldn't afford any distractions. And sweet, alluring Alexa Cantrell was one distracting woman.
When Alexa came home to New Mexico, she didn't expect to clash with the new ranch manager. He seemed determined to protect her. But the rugged loner was hiding something
Then passion ignited, and Alexa realized how far she'd go to win Jonas's trust. But could she trust her heart to a man who might not be there tomorrow?
His Brother's Bride-To-Be
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She thought she'd never see him again
But here he was, standing in front of her. Steve. The man Jill Emerson had never forgotten. And he was more than the lover who'd shown her such tenderness and passion. He was the father of her child. And she was going to marry his brother.
Stephen Wells felt like he'd been sucker punched. His J.J. the woman with whom he'd spent five passion–filled days over a decade ago was engaged to his brother? And he'd just found out he had a son. He'd never known why she'd walked away, but now that he'd found her again, letting her go was going to be difficult. If not impossible