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1991

Here Comes Trouble


Debbie Macomber - 1991
    But Maryanne decides the tough, streetwise newsman is right about one thing: her life has been too easy. So she quits her job, leaves her luxury apartment and swears not to touch her trust fund. She needs to prove to Nolan—and to herself—that she’s got what it takes to make it on her own. She wants Nolan’s respect…and maybe more. When they end up as neighbors, Maryann discovers that she can’t resist Nolan’s gruff charm, and although he doesn’t seem to be an appropriate match for a socialite, Maryanne has other ideas!Originally published in 1992

A Rose for Maggie


Kathleen Korbel - 1991
    But it seemed her dream of having a family wasn't meant to be. Deserted by her husband, Allison was left to raise a child with special needs--alone. She could never hope to have another child, and she certainly couldn't risk ever falling in love again ....Until she met Joe Burgett. The sexy writer of children's books was the perfect companion--handsome, compassionate and strong. But more than anything, he wanted to have kids of his own--a gift that Allison couldn't give him. How could she ask Joe to accept her and her special child without offering him the one thing he really wanted?

Hatfield and McCoy


Heather Graham Pozzessere - 1991
    Julie Hatfield and Robert McCoy pray they never have to lay eyes on each other again. Not going to happen. The psychic and the FBI agent have just been named official partners in finding a missing child—the third in a string of abductions that cross state lines. Haunted by a shattering crime in his past, McCoy is skeptical of Hatfield’s special gifts—until she starts reliving the crime through the eyes of the eight-year-old girl. But it’s only the beginning. Because someone is targeting Hatfield . . . someone who knows everything about her, and not even McCoy might be able to protect the strangely compelling woman who is making him believe in love again. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.

No Quarter Given


Lindsay McKenna - 1991
    Naval graduate Dana Coulter had one dream: to earn her wings. Yet from the moment she clashed with her handsome new flight instructor, she felt hopelessly grounded. Lieutenant Griff Turcotte bullied, browbeat and awoke a hungry passion in her that was impossible to deny. But the jaded fighter pilot was convinced Dana didn't have what it took to make it in the tough Navy world. Until the day she risked her life in an act of heroism that captured his heart for all time....WOMEN OF GLORYDana Coulter, Maggie Donovan, Molly Rutledge--three daring, valiant WOMEN OF GLORY. Fighting for life and country against impossible odds, in the name of friendship, honor--and love.

A Fine Madness


Kathleen Korbel - 1991
    ENGLAND Name: Ian Matthews, secret agent man.Assignment: To secure stately Hartley Hall for a visit from the Prince of You-Know-Where.Distraction: Quinn Rutledge, the prettiest thing to come over from "the colonies" in years.Dangerous, debonair Ian Matthews thought his latest mission was a crashing bore, but he was under orders. So he'd visit bucolic Hartley Hall, make his report... then dash off to more exciting places. But Ian never expected to find stunning, irresistible Quinn Rutledge playing lady of the manor, and he certainly never dreamed he'd have to confront a resident spirit and a crazed band of terrorists. Ian was having a hard time keeping his mind off Quinn and on the job. He tried to keep a stiff upper lip, but his legendary British cool was melting--fast!

Joshua and the Cowgirl


Sherryl Woods - 1991
    Yet here he is, back on a sprawling ranch deep in cattle country, confronted with the one woman he hasn't been able to forget--a mischievous, irresistible cowgirl who both maddens and arouses him. Reissue. .

The Lost Locket of Windbrace Hall


Beverly C. Warren - 1991
    When Lord Victor Manchester found her, all alone in the world and suffering from hunger and exposure, his generous offer of a position seemed like the answer to Juliet's prayers.But Windbrace Hall proved even more inhospitable than the savage moors. For its turreted walls sheltered an unknown enemy who immediately recognized the locket Juliet wore, and knew the dark secret it concealed.Her safe haven had become a prison where she could trust no one, least of all the handsome master of Windbrace Hall himself.

Rainbow


Patricia Potter - 1991
    Her pose as an empty-headed, flirtatious belle, is the perfect masquerade for a courier. The last thing she needs is her unwanted attraction to a Mississippi steamboat scalawag and slave owner.Quinn Devereaux, river boat captain who endured ten years of captivity after being betrayed by a woman, has sworn never to lose his heart again. He can’t understand his attraction to the silly and vain Meredith who travels on his boat as a passenger. Yet for some odd reason, he is drawn to a woman who represents everything he despises. Worse, any relationship might jeopardize his work with the Underground Railroad and the people who’d become his salvation.

Angel For Hire


Justine Davis - 1991
    So she looked to the skies for help...and it miraculously arrived in the very pleasing form of Michael Justice. But Michael was like no man Alexandra had ever met....Michael had been sent to earth to help those in need, and Alexandra certainly fit that category. But in no time he was having feelings for her that had much more to do with body than soul! Yet how could he ever tell her the truth--that he was no mere mortal, but an angel in disguise?

Silver Fury


Isabel Whitfield - 1991
    Shelly York needed money to go East, and spying on a man suspected of stealing silver wasn't the worst thing she could do, she kept telling herself. Then Dillon Ryder caught her in the act, and Shelly knew too late that she'd made a terrible mistake. — The thriving mine meant the world to Dillon. He'd made good without any help from his tycoon father. So when he discovered the comely Miss York's treachery, he swore he'd get the whole truth out of her even if he undid himself in the process!

Mistress of the Moors


Judith Conklin - 1991
    When her father fell ill and passed away his will stated that if she were to receive her inheritance, she had but two options. Relocate to her aunt's household until her 25th birthday, or marry his old war friend's son.

A Risk Worth Taking


Judith Duncan - 1991
    . .Photographer Walker Manley's cranky disposition kept the world at bay---until he fell hard for Riley McCormick. He knew he didn't deserve her wholesome, loving spirit, so he told himself to just do his job and keep his hands off his all-too-innocent model. He was determined to resist his tormenting need for her.Riley McCormick wasn't a woman who backed down from a challenge. Her level gaze could see into Walker's self-accusing soul, to an agony no man should suffer alone. If only he'd let her in, she knew her love could free him. But was she strong enough to break down his barriers? Nothing would stop her from trying with all her heart.

A Dangerous Man


Marilyn Pappano - 1991
    Someone had killed her father, and Rory held the only clue.But Rory Hawkes had his own way of doing things, methods that swept Shanna into a world of danger that she had never suspected existed. And he stood at the center of it, a maxi she was coming to care for far ton much .... His looks, his eyes, his touch, meant danger, danger that went beyond the search for her father's killers. For even if she and Rory survived, what hope was there for love with a dangerous man?

Love Conquers All


Roseanne Williams - 1991
    But even the animal kingdom proved menacing. Someone was smuggling endangered species into the States . . . and wasn't about to have Rianna interfere.Bodyguard Ty Toranaga was determined to protect Rianna--even if it meant not giving in to his strong attraction to her. What began as an act of duty was soon transformed by desire into a dangerous liaison. Before long, Ty and Rianna were running for their lives . . . and love

The Crimson Roses of Fountain Court


Peggy Darty - 1991
    You are not safe here. You must leave now!""Suddenly orphaned and alone, artist Margaret Morgan was relieved to find lodgings in the carriage house of Fountain Court, an opulent, rose-colored mansion in New Orleans' Vieux Carré. Here, she hoped to study her art under the watchful eye of her landlord, the well-known painter Jordan LaMarsh. But tragedy stalked the brooding, disturbingly handsome LaMarsh. As Margaret posed for his latest portrait, she remembered the stories about hiss beautiful wife Angelique. Angelique, who had posed for his masterpiece, then mysteriously vanished, and was presumed dead.Angelique, whose memory still seemed to haunt the inhabitants of Fountain Court. In her heart, Margaret knew that she could never replace Jordan's lost bride or ease the torment in his dark eyes. But by remaining at Fountain Court was she inviting the same fate that had befallen Angelique?

Bad Moon Rising


Kathleen Eagle - 1991
    Trey had returned to the Dakotas to rebuild his life after a shattered career and a broken marriage—and just possibly to see if there were any sparks left between him and Frankie.But as the bad moon rose one hot August night, someone tried to murder Frankie's brother. And it could very well have been someone from Trey's family. Could he betray his own flesh and blood, even for the strong and sensuous woman he loved more than life itself?

Celestial Bodies


Laura Leone - 1991
    His prime suspects turned out to be a dotty astrologer and his daughter -- an emerald-eyed beauty of a daughter! How could he maintain his last shred of professional dignity when all he could think about was getting Diana Stewart into his arms? . . . What was the mysterious, and obviously overqualified, young man doing looking for employment in Diana's shop? Diana just couldn't believe Nick was really interested in her father's footsteps. He did seem harmless with that engaging smile and those turquoise-blue eyes, but why was her father suddenly predicting doom?

Maybe This Time


Dee Holmes - 1991
    Widowed Elizabeth Healy and her baby daughter needed to be taken to safety. Then Zach would return - alone, as always - and track down the criminals.But when a blizzard trapped Zach and Elizabeth at an inn together, Zach realized that despite the cold outside, Elizabeth was threatening him with a warmth he'd never known....Zach's overbearing, take-charge attitude had rubbed Elizabeth all wrong. Now she was discovering that beneath his rough, street-smart exterior lurked a tender heart. But every time she reached out, he retreated behind a wall of stone. Could she ever teach him that, maybe this time, love had come to stay?

Desert Shadows


Emilie Richards - 1991
    Then he and the ''sister'' found themselves stranded in the desert, with only a slim chance for survival.Sister Felicia's bravery during their desperate desert trek inspired Gallagher to tenderness--and solved the mystery of her presence at the convent. But though he knew he'd met his match, this was no time to give in to passion. He was no saint and she was no sister, but they might never get away alive unless they relied on a wing and a prayer.

The Secret Life of Elizabeth McCade


Peggy Webb - 1991
    He came to her by night, a savage warrior who knew that her prim suits hid silken lingerie and the heart of a rebel. Black Hawk was handsome, lethal, a kindred soul who burned with the same restless fever Elizabeth McCade had kept secret from all who knew her. With the dark knowledge of a sorcerer, the rugged Chickasaw leader bewitched her senses and made her promise to hide him from his enemies until his wounds had healed. But nothing could keep her safe from Hawk--he was her destiny, her obsession, her captive and her captor. He had claimed her, lassoed her body and spirit, branded her his, but he refused to let her share the danger that stalked him. Afraid of being enslaved by uncontrollable desire, Elizabeth fought Hawk's power over her... and shattering memories too painful to forget. Hawk had his own shadows to face, but once he had, could he make this warrior's woman see that it was not enough to be a legend, that what he wanted was to be a man... her man?

Too Good To Be True (Silhouette #837)


Victoria Glenn - 1991
    But on her first night home, she fell into the arms of the dynamic and willful Kyle Hamilton- the mysterious millionaire she'd been trying to forget since her high school days...Powerful and charming, Kyle was everything Ashli had vowed to leave behind... and everything a woman needed in a man.Kyle let Ashli know he wanted her from the moment he laid eyes on her. But before he could ask for her hand in marriage, he had to convince Ashli that his was a heart that was good, true and just waiting for her golden touch!

Sail Away


Lisa Jackson - 1991
    Now that would change. No man would ever again tell her what to do--certainly not infuriating, domineering, undeniably attractive Adam Drake.Adam was determined to clear his name of the false charges that had ruined his career at Montgomery Inns. If that meant deceiving the Montgomery daughter, and even stowing away on her boat, so be it. If she had secrets, he would discover every single one....

Leather and Lace


Ryanne Corey - 1991
    For the first time in her life, the auburn-haired beauty was on her own. Her sunny outlook overcame all obstacles but one-- she'd just awakened in bed with a long, tall ... stranger!Brody Walker was a rodeo star, an expert at busting broncos and breaking hearts. The sexy cowboy didn't have the time for a sweet thing like Caitlyn, and his painful past left him unwilling to love any woman. But she wouldn't take no for an answer, and soon, he was ready to brand the one wild thing he might never be able to tame.

Twilight Shadows


Emilie Richards - 1991
    — Private Investigator Kelley Samuels thought her only official business at her friend's wedding was as maid of honor--until all hell broke loose. Sudden blasts of gunfire drowned out the "Wedding March," and Kelley was losing her wrestling match with a lunatic. But pressed hard against the long, lean body of her rescuer, Griff Bryant, Kelley knew she as in a different kind of danger...Any of the guests could have been the escaped gunman's target, and with a long list of enemies and a young daughter to raise, Griff wasn't taking any chances. He had to hire a bodyguard, and having his body guarded by a petite, armed private eye as she posed as his lover would keep Kelley safe, too--but not from Griff...

What Lindsey Knew


Ann Williams - 1991
    . .Private investigator Jonas Kingston couldn't believe it. The woman standing across from him--no sign of recognition on her face--was the same woman who had once destroyed his career with the police force. And now she wanted his help . . . !Lindsey Hamilton saw something familiar in Jonas's eyes, but she was too concerned for her missing friend to think about the strange connection she felt to this man. The police had refused to help, so he was her only hope. If he said no . . .For Jonas, dealing with Lindsey felt like fraternizing with the enemy, but he couldn't say no to her request. Not only did he intend to find her missing friend; he intended to find her missing memories, as well!

A Human Touch


Glenda Sanders - 1991
    Evicted from her home, she'd been forced to live with her one-month-old daughter in her car. So suing her ex-lover for child support and working temporarily as a housekeeper for Mr. Cool, her attorney, was nothing to fear in comparison. Right? Kyle Brooks felt he had been saddled with Meredith and her baby. He didn't want to become involved in her plight--only in the legal aspects of her lawsuit. After all, gaunt women with haunted eyes were not his type. But it was hard to deny the effect of Meredith's human touch on his body...and soul.

Woman Tamer


Barbara McCauley - 1991
    But while his dark, muscled build attracted Denelle Thompson, his infuriating view on women nearly drove her crazy. She'd show him she wasn't like the helpless stereotypes he portrayed in that lousy bestselling book of his!Lovely Denelle presented quite a challenge to Garrett, and he had always found a good challenge . . . stimulating. He thought he could wear down her let's-stick-to-business attitude, but she wasn't exactly falling at his feet. Had he seen a more than purely professional interest in those smoky green eyes of hers? Perhaps . . . and where there was smoke, there was usually fire.

Forbidden


Catherine Palmer - 1991
    He had to catch a very clever, very dangerous drug dealer. And all the evidence pointed to someone he didn't want to believe could be guilty--someone who had haunted him from the moment he'd first laid eyes on her--his English professor.Adair Reade had no way of knowing that her supposed student was an undercover agent, or that she was his number one suspect. All she knew was that he had just as many secrets as she did, and she couldn't afford a man like that in her life--however much she wanted him.But it was their shared secrets that led them at last to the forbidden desire they knew could destroy them both--and to a deadly choice.

Silent Impact


Paula Detmer Riggs - 1991
    But when her son, Joe, got into trouble with the law and only Nick could get him out, she swallowed her anger and reached for the phone. Then old passions began to burn anew....Nick knew Cory hated him, but a departmental investigation had cleared him, and it was time to put the past to rest. He gladly took legal responsibility for Joe, hoping to redeem himself in Cory's eyes. But the court's stipulation that he actually live with Cory and Joe floored him. Being so close to Cory was downright dangerous -- because this time, no wedding ring stood between them.

Mornings at Seven


Sally Goldenbaum - 1991
    Early-morning business and eggs with lily Bancroft were keeping Alex pleasantly occupied ...and thoughts of his pretty associate were keeping him awake at night!Lily knew her working relationship with Alex could easily turn less than professional. There were entirely too many passionate stares over their coffee cups! And while Lily felt Alex deserved more than she could ever give him, a part of her still dreamed of a lifetime of mornings--together with him.

All Those Years Ago


Emilie Richards - 1991
    Now, years later, she painstakingly avoided emotional entanglements -- until Garrett Quinn's warmth and sincerity challenged her to become a woman, awakening her to the need to see her child, just once. But if she faced the past, would she lose Garrett -- and the future?SONNY'S GIRLS:Dear Meredith,No one can know what you've meant to me.Sonny

Nowhere to Run


Mary Anne Wilson - 1991
    But her mind was blank when it came to remembering the face of her attacker. She needed help to recall which man it had been. Tall and whipcord lean, police psychiatrist R.J. Tyler made her feel safe, something she'd never felt before, and longed to feel forever...Beautiful, vulnerable Lyndsey Cole was R.J.'s patient, not a woman to hunger for. His job was to get answers, but Lyndsey made him think of a whole new set of questions. How could he convince her to stop running FROM danger and start running TOWARD him?

Hearts in Hiding


Kelly Jamison - 1991
    But things picked up the moment she stared into Michael Anderson's eyes. This sexy carpenter made her senses tingle and heart beat faster... .But Michael was hiding something. Tess couldn't figure out what, but she knew the signs of deception when she saw them. Still, whenever Michael took her in his arms and showered her with breathtaking kisses, she wanted to believe that she could trust the only man she'd ever loved.

Mission Of Mercy (Harlequin Historical #74)


Kate Belmont - 1991
    Mission Of Mercy by Kathryn Belmont released on Feb 22, 1991 is available now for purchase.

Strong Temptation


Barbara Boswell - 1991
    His wicked, confident smile taunted her, made her burn with restless longing--and wonder what secrets he could teach her. When his mouth ravished hers with hot, hungry kisses, Cheyenne reveled in the intense, searing pleasure--and he was shocked to discover a wildcat in his arms, a woman of spirit who'd risk admitting she loved him. Caleb Strong had vowed revenge on the town that had hurt his family and driven him away years before, but what he felt for Cheyenne was dangerous enough to send him running for cover. Could she prove her love was strong enough to survive his doubts and a town without pity?

The Perfect Mate


Eugenia Riley - 1991
    The Perfect Mate by Eugenia Riley released on Sep 24, 1990 is available now for purchase.

Ransom of the Heart


Kate Kingsley - 1991
    Her late brother's debts had left her penniless, homeless and forsaken by the New Orleans elite whose conventions she'd previously flouted. Still, Danielle was prepared to pick up the pieces—until that scoundrel De Leon came crashing back into her life, wreaking all manner of havoc...Erstwhile pirate Arturo De Leon felt obligated to rescue Danielle from the danger she unwittingly faced—even if that meant kidnapping her aboard his brigantine. When the feisty Creole belle showed her gratitude by stabbing him, with a fruit knife, the privateer steeled himself for what promised to be a long—and intriguing—voyage.

My Only One


Eileen Nauman - 1991
    When Aleksandr Rostov dives from his helicopter into those arctic waters, it is to rescue the woman he spotted through his field glasses. Little does the Soviet naval officer know she's the woman of his dreams.For Aleksandr, dreams are of Mother Russia. But as he and Abby bring their dramatic tale of courage to an eager world, she shows him the wonders of her homeland. And all the time, another, more personal story is unfolding before them.To the world, they are heroic, but all they long for is to be together. For Abby and Alec, glasnost is more than a policy--it's a prayer.

A Will of Her Own


Christina Dair - 1991
    Her father's will gave her exactly eighteen days to find a husband or lose the family business--and she wasn't about to do either! There just had to be a loophole..Sensible lawyer Matthew Oliver had always been fascinated by headstrong, unpredictable Charlotte, and he hated to let her down. There was no getting around the iron-clad legal clause, so he did the next best thing for his pretty client--he married her!The confirmed bachelor dutifully took his place as head of Charlo 's zany household complete with a whiz kid and eccentric robot. He knew it was only temporary... until love stepped in and convinced him to bargain for a lifelong commitment!