In addition, Bowen welcomes readers back to Glory, Alberta, in "The Glory Girl" and Johnson continues her "Patton's Daughter's" tale with "Promise Me Picket Fences".

    but she would if he wouldn'tSara Simmons had decided that, for her, marriage and happily ever after wasn't meant to be. Still, she wasn't averse to having a fling with sexy Gavin Blake. But Gavin wanted more, and his new motto was "Why buy the bull if you can get the beef free?" It was driving Sara crazy, trying to keep her hands off him while he played virgin to her Don Juan...."The Cinderella Solution" / Cathy YardleyThe woman of his dreams was right under his nose...When Charlotte Taylor's best friend, Gabe Donofrio, agreed with her that she wasn't the type of woman men fall in love with, she bet him a thousand dollars she'd have a marriage proposal in three months. Then she turned her tomboy self into a sexy siren, The World's Most Eligible Bachelor moved in next door... and Gabe realized he'd made a big mistake!

    And his life had mostly been business - until his brothers hired Maggie Fuller to be a cook at their ranch.All of their lives changed once she started serving fabulous meals with a smile, and Chance found himself falling in love with the golden-eyed beauty. But he instinctively knew she was hiding something.Chance needed Maggie to confide in him so he could protect her, but would he be willing to risk his life when he learned the truth?

    But she felt her resolve slipping when she discovered the reclusive loner was the soul mate she'd only dreamed existed. Now if only she could use the adrenaline rush that surged through her veins from East's electrifying kisses to make her mission a success and East a partner for life! a year of loving dangerouslyWhere passion rules and nothing is what it seems .

    He’ll do anything to repay her. But Grace Solarez turns out to be more than he expected, for her sad brown eyes tell him she needs to be saved, too. Until the night she saved Jack’s little girl, Grace felt she had no hope. Soon, Grace begins to care about something again—about the sexy single dad and his daughter. But will it all disappear when she finds out the truth about Jack Dugan?

    The drama and intensity unfold in this spellbinding collection as the heroines in each of these 3 novels unravel the mysteries that surround them and find true love!Includes:Miranda's VikingKiss of the Shadow ManOut-of-This-World Marriage

    So why didn't he know he had a child? His Woman Spunky Matty Lang has been hopelessly, secretly, in love with Sebastian for years. Now, thanks to little Elizabeth, it's not a secret any longer... His Baby...? Matty can't believe it--Sebastian's found a baby on his doorstep! And worse, now Sebastian thinks the little buckaroo is his. He's even thinking about marrying the child's absentee mother! There's only one thing to do--seduce Sebastian absolutely senseless! Because no baby girl is going to stop Matty from getting her man...

    Grace Evans and her medical team of coming danger. Grace had never seen his face, but his velvet voice reached out of the darkness, stirring longings she blushed to name. Though a tragedy had made Grace wary of love, she dreamed of her personal hero. Then she was kidnapped... Soldier Sean Douglass had private reasons for keeping a distant watch over Grace. But to save her now, he would have to get closer than ever before. In intimate quarters, their explosive passion would not be denied. How long could he keep his identity - and feelings - a secret?

    First, though, Keely has to accept a devastating change in Mac's life and face the loss of the career she mistakenly believes defines her as a person. A Man Like Mac is a powerful story of courage, acceptance, and the ability of love to heal the wounded heart.

    Rancher Garrett Lord was at a turning point in his life. He needed to know why his natural mother had abandoned him and his siblings all those years ago. So when he discovered Mimi Cassville hiding out in his barn in a wedding gown and veil, he didn't want to hear her story. As far as Garrett was concerned, Mimi must have abandoned and betrayed her groom. But that was far from the truth, and Mimi was about to teach Garrett that some of life's hardest choices were made out of love.

    Then he tripped over a diaper-clad cupid and fell hard...for the little guy's pretty mom. Now Jack had a broken leg and a heart that was in danger!All he had to do was say "No!" to Marissa Criswell's offers of help. Avoid the mouthwatering temptations she brought to his door...and the gentle stroking of her hand on his fevered brow. Marissa certainly knew how to soothe this savage beast. If only she didn't desire a daddy for her son...and a husband for herself....

    And though Jason couldn't deny that the fiercely independent redhead had gotten under his skin, he thought he could satisfy his curiosity and walk away. Until they made love... and Jason realized that he wanted more from this woman who matched him in fire and strength!

    The nurturing foster mom couldn't afford to fall for another man in blue, yet Matt's piercing eyes and gut-wrenching loneliness stirred something deep inside of her. Now it wasn't a question of IF she'd surrender to their electrifying passion but WHEN....

    Shelter Valley means everything to them. Home. Family. Security. Love. Everything that matters is right there in that town.Will and Becca have been married for 20 years. It's a good marriage—a contented marriage—marred by only one disappointment: their inability to have children. But their dream of a baby has gradually been replaced by other interests, other goals.In any case, Will and Becca are in their 40s now.It's too late for babies.Except it's not. Because Becca's pregnant. And that reality throws their carefully ordered lives into complete disarray.A baby—after all these years.

    Sipping champagne for courage, Lucie decides to discard her scratchy kilt and have a fling with one of the safe ushers.TO BED...But an accidental hotel key mix-up lands Lucie in a sinful romp in the wrong four-poster - with the wild and sexy best man!TO BEDLAM...Ian Macintosh is shocked -- and delighted -- by the gorgeous female who's appeared in his bed. Footloose and fancy free, he's ready to continue the fling. But a mortified, conservative Lucie is convinced she's made a mistake. Especially when her gorgeous indiscretion keeps luring her back under the covers!

    Adam is ungrateful, demanding, and unimpressed with Laura's qualifications. He'd expected a male physical therapist. But Laura knows that Adam is hiding a broken heart. His wife and child were killed in the accident that left him injured. Except, as Laura soon learns, it was no accident. Someone was - and apparently still is - out to get Adam.

    Trouble was, Emily Kingston was wildly wary of men. In fact, the only male she'd ever trusted was her childhood sidekick. Rian "Kat" Madison, who'd rescued her from countless scrapes, who'd promised to always be there. And even Kat had up and vanished without a trace.But suddenly, sixteen years later, Kat was back. All muscle and mystery, he was the perfect candidate to "donate" his traits without entangling Emily's emotions. But her once-boyish buddy had a shocking proposition of his own: Marry...and make a baby the old-fashioned way!

    Unfortunately, an unforseen shoot-out forced him to protect both his client's best interests and one very attractive computer specialist named Meg Kavanagh. Rafe soon realized that Meg was trouble with a capital T. An elusive killer was stalking her every move, and now Rafe's life was in danger, too. But all of Rafe's field training hadn't prepared him for a mission in which keeping his heart intact was going to be the biggest challenge of all...

    That is, she felt like an awkward, overgrown virgin still smitten with the sexy star quarterback who'd left her longing for love that could never be hers.But this time Cody -- now a busy doctor and single dad desperately seeking a mom for his adorable daughter -- proposed! Lauren had waited an eternity for this moment, this man and motherhood. But if she became Cody's bride strictly for convenience, would she still ache endlessly for his love?

    The River Rats are all grown up now. Living their lives and learning that some days are good and some days aren't - and that you can get through anything as long as you have your friends. Aaron Mazerick is Back!... He isn't the town bad boy anymore, but some people still don't think he's good enough - especially not for Riverbend's Golden Girl, Lily Holden. Which is fine with Aaron, since he's convinced there's an even bigger reason he and Lily shouldn't be together ...