Always proper Layla Taylor never expected to need her childhood nemesis. But when she's stranded in a blizzard after breaking up with her cheating ex, Justin Tremont is exactly what she's missing. Well, Justin and his car's snow tires.
Justin's more than okay being the rebound guy. A little fun, no strings – that's his kind of relationship. But Layla Taylor? She's by the book, to put it mildly. Justin, on the other hand, hardly ever follows his own recipes for the spectacular cakes he's become known for. This woman is making him feel protective and possessive, of all things. And she sees right through him. That he can't have. After all, no chef likes to tell all his secret.
From The Beginning
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Okay, life has been tough recently. Dr. Amanda Jacobs is finally ready to admit that and do something about it. Stateside again, she's focused on re–establishing her medical career. Sure, it's not the stop–your–heart stress of working in war–torn countries. But right now she needs a little less stress.
And that means she doesn't need the distraction of Simon Hart. The way Amanda sees it, their on–again–off–again relationship can stay off. Even though he's more charming than ever!
Undercover Cook
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Detective Nick Duncan will do anything to crack his latest case. Even if it means engaging in some less–than–legal undercover work. When his grandfather begins taking cooking classes at a catering company suspected of laundering drug money, it's almost too easy!
Until Nick meets Eden Tremont his new cooking instructor and the suspect's sister. The bubbly blonde is a whiz in the kitchen and with his old grandfather. And before he even realizes what's happening, Nick is ambushed by his feelings for the woman. It's been a long time since he's cared about anything other than his job. But his reckless deception may cost him more than his case.
Under The Western Sky
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HE HAD THE KIND OF SMILE THAT DID THINGS TO A WOMAN
until he arrested her. Julianne Martin had come to New Mexico's canyon country on a mission of deliverance. But now Special Agent Anthony Aquilon had just accused the compassionate nurse–midwife of making off with priceless Native American artefacts!
Tony's alluring thief–at–large was no common criminal but an uncommon woman born to warm the cold places inside a man. A modern day warrior who'd defend those he loved to his last breath, Tony longed to place his trust in Julianne and more. Could a simple case of mistaken identity lead to the perfect match?
Secrets Between Them
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In preparation for his new book, author Nick Lancaster has spent years researching the life of murdered jazz singer Simone DeRosier. But one mystery still haunts Nick who was Simone's "one true friend"?
Nick travels to Summer Island, convinced the answer lies with Jennifer March, a lovely and elusive figure in Simone's past. But in order to find the truth, Nick must hide his real purpose from Jennifer earning her trust even as he betrays it. Now Nick is caught between his work and reputation and the woman he's fast coming to love
The Husband Recipe
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It started with a baseball. Which shattered Lauren Russell's perfectly ordered life. Lauren's new neighbours were about to see the Southern lifestyle columnist's temper! Then she met Cole Donovan, the sexy single dad. He was not the man from her husband list; he was too tall, too sexy – and definitely had too many kids! But somehow, looking into his blue, blue eyes, she forgot all that. Lauren was too elegant, too prim and didn't understand that his three rambunctious kids were the focus of his life. But his tempting neighbour smelled delicious, looked luscious and cooked like a dream. Cole wasn't looking for a wife, but he couldn't stay away from Lauren. Was it a recipe for disaster – or marriage.
The Son He Never Knew
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He's served his country and now Chase Reed is ready to serve his hometown. As sheriff, he can give back to the people who helped him and reconnect with his old friends. Landing in the middle of an incident between Jessica Keller and her ex, however, is definitely not how Chase imagined reconnecting with her. Even with all the time and experience between them, he has never forgotten their night together.
But things are different now. Jess has a son. Despite the crazy attraction they share, Chase isn't ready to be a father. He might not have a choice, though. Because when she reveals the truth, he has to step up and be the man his son needs.
Almost A Hometown Bride
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Recipe for Romance: Take one mystery man Add the best baker in town And a dash of red–hot chemistry!
Cain Paxton's return to town caused quite a stir. And no wonder his brutal temper had landed him in jail! Merritt Miller vowed to stay far away from the loner and his bad reputation even though she couldn't ignore the sparks hot enough to melt even a Montana snow.
But just as Cain had shuttered his heart when he was punished for a crime he didn't commit, Merritt's emotions were imprisoned by her secret past. The straight–as–an–arrow gal and the chip–on–his–shoulder rebel made an improbable couple with an intense attraction! Would Cupid bring them together just in time for Valentine's Day?
A Match Made By Cupid
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Melanie Prentiss doesn't believe in happy endings.
So when her latest assignment pairs her with tall, dark, off–the–charts–gorgeous bachelor Jace Foster, she figures it's Cupid's idea of a joke. Collaborate on an article about love with Portland's resident playboy? A man she finds more irresistible than anyone has a right to be?
Jace is a changed man. But thanks to his popular Bachelor column, the world still thinks he's happily single. Truth is, he's been bitten by the love bug. He only has eyes for Melanie. And with Valentine's Day around the corner, now's the time to put his newfound settling–down skills to the test and prove to Melanie that they're made for each other!
Make-Believe Mistletoe
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When an ice storm leaves professor Lucy Guerin stranded in rural Arkansas, she's forced to accept shelter in the secluded home of woodworker Richard Banner. Handsome as sin and twice as grumpy, Banner is not quite what Lucy had envisioned when she'd added "eligible bachelor" to her Christmas wish list.
But his awkward kindness and rare, warm smile are more than she bargained for. And his reluctance to open his home or his heart to anyone is a challenge she's ready to face. Isn't Christmas the season for miracles? If only Lucy can entice Banner to slip under the mistletoe with her... Then she'd tempt him with a love he could believe in.
Where It Began
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Daniel Del Rio never could say no to Maria Santiago. So although their relationship is over, when she asks him to sail her to the Bahamas, he reluctantly agrees. She's convinced that revisiting the scene of her accident will restore her memory. If it does, then maybe he can finally let go and move on with his life.
But moving on seems impossible when being in such close quarters reminds him of what they once had. Could their proximity be having the same effect on her? As he falls for Maria, Daniel realizes he has to confess his role in the accident even if that confession could cost him a second chance with her.
His Brother's Keeper
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Maybe Gabe Cassidy couldn't save his brother, but he can save others like him. Which is why Gabe has dedicated himself to a program that keeps kids off the streets.
So it doesn't make sense that he's at odds with Felicity Spencer the hot principal who's as committed to these kids as he is. It's true that her adolescent connection to his late brother adds a layer of tension to their interactions. And it's also true that the attraction between them adds a completely different kind of tension. One that's getting harder to ignore.
When they do manage to work together, they're phenomenal. And when they finally give in to the chemistry, Gabe recognizes that this relationship could be bigger than both of them.
On Angel Wings
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A mother–to–be far from home
As a member of Montana's Angel Fleet, Mick Callen has airlifted injured climbers before. But this time is different because he's more than a little attracted to one of the women he's rescued. However, Hana Egan's situation is complicated; not only is she badly hurt, she's pregnant.
Hana has no father for her baby, and although she's afraid to give up her independence, Mick wants to take care of her. Theirs might not be the most conventional route to love and family, but he flies her to Los Angeles, where Hana can recuperate and where her son will be born. A baby in December
Secrets In Texas
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They had a glimpse of heaven
After the wreck of her marriage, Detective Angel Harrison swore no man would ever control her again. Then she had to infiltrate a dangerous cult, and pretending to be a submissive wife was the only way in. Even worse, her new ?husband? quickly aroused feelings ignored for too long.
But first they had to go through hell
Matt Stone had escaped Zion's Gate, but concern for the sister left behind had him agreeing to the cops? plan to return. Angel was good at playing the subservient wife so good that he began to worry when the rebellious glint in her eye started to fade. After all, held been hoping for a permanent partnership. Assuming, of course, they made it out alive.
His Best Friend's Baby
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A man at the crossroads
Jesse Filmore has a new life waiting for him. There's just one thing he has to do first face his painful past in New Springs. This dusty desert town is filled with bad memories, not to mention the accusing looks of all the people he once called friends. So as soon as he can sell his mother's house, he's out of here.
A woman he can't forget
But then Julia Adams shows up, son in tow. A constant reminder of all the things he can't have and even more reason to bury his ghosts here and move on. But how can Jesse desert his best friend's widow and the woman he secretly loves?
A Woman With Secrets
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The truth about Kate
Kate Winthrop's sizable inheritance was stolen by her ex–husband. So she does what any wronged woman would she gets even. When she breaks in to his empty house, she stumbles onto a large sum of her money. She takes it and boards a boat destined for the Caribbean. All Kate wants is a place to hide. She doesn't expect the other passengers to become friends, and she certainly doesn't expect to fall in love with the ship's captain, Cole Hunter.
Although Cole seems to return her feelings, he has a tough time trusting, since he's also been betrayed by an ex. But secrets can be hard to hide, and they could ruin everything between Cole and Kate.
A Difficult Woman
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Some things are worth rebuilding
Making over the creaky Victorian into a bed–and–breakfast is probably a crazy plan, but the ramshackle house is all Tara has. And even though she can barely scrape together her brother's college fees, she won't give up. Until the townsfolk decide to show the independent ?Sullivan girl? that she's in over her head.
What can Matt Connors possibly do to help this notorious beauty? He's just a carpenter to her, and besides, he's got problems of his own. By pounding nails, Matt struggles to blot out the trauma of his last years in a big–city police department. But once Tara thaws enough to let him in, he has to face the past. And the past is full of memories both of them are trying to outrun .
Out Of Control
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"Happy birthday. Meet your new mother."
Suffice to say, Daisy's childhood had been less than idyllic. It hadn't been easy growing up the daughter of the great Frank Truman; a respected and prolific painter who was not what he'd appeared. Even fifteen years after his death, Daisy is still trying to deal with her mixed feelings, not helped one bit by the arrival of a persistent biographer.
Nicholas Wynne wants to write the definitive account of the artist's life, not stir up old ghosts for Truman's daughter. He'd certainly never intended to fall in love. So what's he going to do with his newfound revelations about Daisy's secret and traumatic past?
Lone Star Diary
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She longed for a baby
Following years of heartbreaking miscarriages, Frankie McBride has left an unhappy marriage and returned home to Texas, where an unexpected attraction to Texas Ranger Luke Driscoll turns into an unexpected pregnancy.
Luke's wife and child died six years ago, and while he has a reputation as a tough cop, he's wary of heartbreak. Frankie keeps her secret from Luke because she's certain she'll lose this baby, too and can't stand the thought of putting him through that pain again.
As the weeks pass, Frankie is amazed to realize that she just might carry this baby to term. But now she knows she has to face Luke .
Make-Believe Cowboy
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Can he be a Montana kind of man?Fitz Kelleran is headed to Montana to film his latest blockbuster. Ellie Harrison, the ranch owner and a widowed mom, is trying to save her land by renting it out, Hollywood–style.
Can she be a Hollywood kind of woman?
The on–screen cowboy and the real–life rancher aren't the likeliest pair, but they definitely have chemistry. And when a series of disasters results in Ellie having to sell her ranch, Fitz decides to be her hero and buy it.
But Ellie is no damsel in need of rescuing, and his saving her home means he's taking everything she's worked so hard to keep. Now this make–believe cowboy has to do all he can to save his one chance at real love.