To some, the members of the bomb squad are more than a little left of normal. After all, when everyone else is running away from a bomb, they're heading toward it. In this line of work, precision, knowledge and nerves of steel are requirements. Especially when a serial bomber makes the team his next target.
Hannah Crosby and Quinn McNichol are perfect for each other everyone thinks so. But sometimes being perfect isn't enough. Hannah wants more. Marriage, children, a future.
Quinn doesn't think marriage let alone children is a good idea. He can never forget the dangers that people in their profession face every day. What happens if one of them doesn't come home one night? And now it seems as if a bomber is trying to help them answer that question.
The Secret Daughter
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Duke Fontaine is dead, but he's left behind a daughter no one knew he had. A daughter who's about to inherit one–third of his estate.
Noelani Hana is the secret daughter of Louisiana sugar magnate Duke Fontaine and the secret sister of his children Casey and Jackson. Their existence is as much of a shock to her as hers is to them.
Complying with the terms of his will, Noelani travels to Bellefontaine, the family estate and sugar plantation. She wants nothing more than to collect her share of the inheritance and return home to Hawaii.
Three things stop her. One, she'll have to wait for the cane harvest, since the Fontaines are land rich and cash poor. Two, she discovers that they apparently have an enemy willing to sabotage Bellefontaine, and as Noelani is now a member of the family, she, too, becomes a target.
And three she meets Adam Ross. A man who's sweet as sugar, sexy as sin and damn good in a crisis!
Cowgirl, Say Yes
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This hard–nosed cattleman isn't ashamed to beg
Widowed rancher Wade Darland freely admits that Tess Vega's way of thinking has him scratching his head. He believes in shipping old barn animals off to auction, whereas she's just set up a sanctuary for abused and abandoned horses. He can't let a day go by without tucking in to some meat, whereas she hears the word and it sends her fleeing.
And then there's the matter of Wade's children. Especially Wade's young daughter, whose motherless childhood is so similar to Tess' own.
Tess' interference in the Darland family circle arouses Wade's ire, and he implores her to say no to Macy when the little girl starts hanging around.
But after a few more encounters with the spunky redhead, Wade is soon begging the cowgirl to say yes not just to Macy but to him, too.
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!
Kelton's Rules
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THE RULES by Jack Kelton
Rule #1: Never Marry. Rule #2: If you're stupid enough to ignore Rule 1, never, never marry a divorced woman. She's bound to be smack–dab in the middle of the Divorce Crazies .
And Jack's talking from experience, with the emotional scars and a kid named Kat to prove it.
Abby Lake's Law
A wise woman stands alone. You build your life around a man and then he leaves, and you have nothing but heartache to show for it.
In other words, Abby, just divorced and with custody of son Skyler, has no more interest in anything serious or permanent than Jack does.
The Ballad Of Dixon Bell
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He's always loved her.
Dixon Bell has loved Kate Bowdrey for as long as he can remember. Everybody in town knew him as the shy kid who carried around a guitar and as the guy who disappeared after high school graduation. After thirteen years away spent nursing a broken heart and becoming a successful songwriter he's discovered that Kate is available again, so he's coming home to New Skye to make all his dreams come true.
But L. T. LaRue Kate's soon–to–be ex–husband and one of the most powerful men in town has other plans for Dixon. Dixon just happens to own a beautiful old plantation house, and L.T. wants to use that property for high–priced condos. And he wants Dixon to stay the hell away from Kate. But Dixon's not selling he has big plans for that house, plans that include Kate and her kids. And he's certainly not giving up the woman he loves. Not again. Not without a fight.
Baby By Chance
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Susan Carter needs to find a man.
Not just any man, but the stranger who fathered her unborn child. In desperation, she turns to David Knight, one of the detectives working for White Knight Investigations. She's sure she'll look bad to David she doesn't even know the last name of the man she's searching for but she has no choice. It's the only way to find out about her child's father.
David Knight doesn't expect to like every client he has. What surprises him is how much he likes Susan, especially since he knows she's keeping things from him. If she wasn't, wouldn't she tell him about the man who gave her the ring she wears on her left hand?
Little Girl Lost
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Did Faith Carson steal his sister's baby?
Hugh Damon is convinced that Faith's daughter is actually his sister Beth's missing baby. Just after Beth gave birth she was in a terrible car accident that caused her to lose her memory. Her newborn infant was never found.
Faith, widowed just before the birth, has told everyone she delivered her daughter at home during a devastating storm. Since she was alone, there's no one to confirm or deny her story. But there are too many coincidences to allow Hugh to believe her as much as he finds himself wanting to.
He has to admit that Faith is a great mother and that his teenage sister is in no shape to care for a child, but he still wants to know the truth. It's the only thing that might save his sister's sanity .
His Defender
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO FALL IN LOVE
Isabella Corrales refused to fall for her newest client, Ross Ketchum. He was cocky and arrogant, with a devil–may–care attitude and dimples deeper than the Grand Canyon. Nope, she wasn't going to fall for him. Not even when she had to move into his ranch house for investigative purposes, of course .
Love–'em–and–leave–'em–smiling Ross knew he hadn't tried to kill his brother–in–law but few others believed him. Isabella was his only hope in clearing his name. Trouble was, close contact with sweet Bella was giving the wary rancher all sorts of strange thoughts about tomorrow, and the next day, and forever after with the dark–haired lady lawyer!
Too Tough To Tame
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MR. ICE
She'd painted notorious corporate raider Dominic Chakaris as she saw him hard, ruthless, predatory. The man had destroyed her family, and now he set his sights on her: the woman who'd dared capture the truth on canvas. Kelly MacLeod had prepared herself for anything where her nemesis was concerned except the unwelcome feelings of need and compassion, when what she wanted most was turnabout.
And turnabout she got.
This self–made survivor whom she'd hated for years initiated her to a passion she'd never known possible. But Nick was a man who detested deception, and Kelly was a woman who just discovered that her whole life had been a lie .
The Marrying Macallister
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FIRST COME TWINS THEN COMES MARRIAGE?
Caitlin Cunningham was about to make the most heart–wrenching decision of her life. Thanks to a bureaucratic mix–up at the Chinese orphanage, this fiercely independent single mom had to choose between two orphaned sisters. The situation seemed hopeless. Until another solution presented itself marrying fellow traveller Matt MacAllister!
The temporary marriage was supposed to solve her dilemma, but it left Caitlin more conflicted than ever. A man as driven by his work as Matt MacAllister could never be a family man. And yet his kisses and quiet strength told Caitlin that Matt was a man worth fighting for. Could she now make Matt see that he'd never find fulfilment without her by his side?
A Mother's Reflection
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A WOMAN?S LOVE A MOTHER?S SECRET
Rachel Hartwell, just a kid when she gave up her daughter for adoption, now yearned to be part of Megan's life and fulfil her motherly role. But a run–in with Adam Wessler, Megan's smouldering and single adoptive father made her realize that her maternal instincts were not the only ones going unfulfilled.
Adam couldn't have known what Rachel's real connection to his daughter was, because, clearly, all he wanted to do was pull her close from the moment he laid eyes on her. But what would happen when he learned the truth about their relationship? Would she be welcomed into the fold? Or on the outside looking in again?
Should Have Been Her Child
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FIVE YEARS TOO LATE .
She should have been mine, Victoria Ketchum thought as she cradled Jess Hasting's daughter. Instead, Victoria had turned from Jess, and he'd married another. Now a widowed single father, the lean, rugged deputy sheriff could still make her passion rise but the bitterness of their breakup kept them apart.
Until now.
Now Jess saw Victoria strictly as his daughter's doctor. And Victoria needed Jess's lawman skills when a body was found on her family's ranch. Yet, working together to care for his sick little girl, and to investigate the murder, made them remember just how good it had been between them.
And how good it could still be
Four Days, Five Nights
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THE ARCTIC TEMPERATURE COULDN?T COOL THE HEAT BETWEEN THEM
Kind–hearted veterinarian Melissa Porter only wanted the coyote cubs in her care to reach their natural habitat. Instead, she crash–landed in the Washington wilderness with a man who acted as cold as their surroundings. Then, he would give her one of those smouldering looks, setting her whole body on fire.
Pilot Nick Magruder knew about survival. He had survived the end of his marriage and business. So, what were a few days in arctic temperatures? He'd already put his heart into deep–freeze for protection. But something about Melissa, her warmth, her smile, had him thawing quickly. He had to get them out of there otherwise his heart wouldn't survive .
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 .
A Winchester Homecoming
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CHARMING, CONFIDENT, SEXY AND A HEARTBREAKER
That's how rancher David Major remembered his ex–love Kim Winchester. Romance had budded between them in high school, but ended abruptly when Kim moved away without even saying goodbye. Now she was back in his life, and though she was still strikingly beautiful, he wasn't ready to put his heart on the line again.
When she'd returned home to Colorado after ten long years, the last person Kim expected to greet her at the airport was David. Seeing him set her heart aflutter, but she'd changed since she last saw him matured, made herself over, moved on. As the two grew close again, she regretted leaving him all those years ago, but would she be able to heal his shattered heart?
Hard Choices
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?TRUTH RISES, ANNIE. STOP TRYING TO FIND IT THE HARD WAY.?
Annie Hess knew that the roiling clouds overhead had nothing to do with the storm that had already arrived. First the secret daughter she'd turned over to her brother to raise showed up, looking for answers. Then her brother sent Logan Drake, who'd scorned her youthful advances, to retrieve the girl! As Logan provided Annie shelter from the fierce winds raging outside, this former wild child saw how hollow her seemingly perfect life was. But when her secret came out, could the hard choices Annie and Logan had once made for love now lead them to everlasting happiness?
Found In Lost Valley
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THEY HAD PASTS THEY WANTED TO FORGET
And Seth Dalton wasn't about to reveal the truth about his not even to the tempting auburn–haired enigma who'd haunted him. Childhood secrets guaranteed marriage would never be in Seth's future. So why was he sharing close quarters with the one woman who challenged his vow?
Amelia Miller's sprained ankle would heal thanks to her uninvited caregiver. But Seth's heated looks and tender ministrations reopened wounds she thought time had long mended. Amelia knew she could help the emotionally guarded Dalton find peace but first they both had to overcome the pain in their pasts and learn to love again .
The Fertility Factor
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SHE WANTED TO HAVE HIS BABY
As a nurse at the city's busiest birth centre, Lara Mancini knew all about delivering babies. But what she really wanted was a child of her own, and her secret crush handsome, charming Dr. Derek Cross was ideal father material. Didn't he have an adorable five–year–old son to prove it?
But her biological clock was nearing its final countdown. So Lara would have to light a fire under her reticent boss and do more than steal a passionate kiss in a trapped elevator. Because she didn't just want Derek's baby she wanted everything that went with it, including a march down the aisle with this sexy single dad .
