So why was he losing sleep over a fresh-scrubbed nurse in old jeans and a too-big T-shirt? Maybe it was those warm green eyes. Or the way she blushed when he got personal. There was no denying the serious chemistry between them. But sooner or later Lizzie would learn his deep, dark secrets: First, he had trust issues. And second—he'd rather not go into the whole family thing.He didn't do relationships…but amazingly, Lizzie made him want one anyway.

    Nana Salo never meant the words she said in anger to become a family curse, but that's just what happened. Her granddaughter Vancy is just the newest victim. Vancy's fiance has left her at the altar, and now the press is after a hot grandma-curses-granddaughter's-wedding story. Vancy doesn't believe in the Salo Family Wedding Curse, but when her groom ditches her and the press is hot on her heels, she's not quite so sure anymore. She's hiding out with Matt Wilde, owner of the Everything Wilde landscaping business, helping out with his two newly-inherited nephews as she figures out what to do. Matt doesn't believe in curses either, but he seems cursed with thoughts of Vancy Salo that he just can't seem to shake. A hoard of reporters, a guilty grandma, a gaggle of other family members, and two four-year-olds prone to stealing hearts and wreaking havoc: it's not exactly a classic situation for falling in love...but that's just what may be happening for Vancy and Matt.

    Turns out she's alive! I've been so thankful for Leo, who has been incredibly supportive. He works for my father, so catering to the boss's daughter is part of his job, but the looks this handsome man gives me make me think there's more to our relationship than business.

    She needs the money, and Nicholas has determined some strict rules for their week together. Rule No. 1: Displays of affection in public only. Keeping their hands on each other in public turns out to be surprisingly easy. It's keeping them off in private that's the problem. Hallie is falling for Nicholas, but will Nicholas make his contract wife his real-life bride?

    Until she opens her door one morning to come face-to-face with Ryan, the son she'd loved--and given up for adoption twenty-one years ago. Sara's memory of the night Ryan was conceived is virtually nonexistent, but the aftermath continues to haunt her. Three men went to jail after that night, but were they guilty? And which one is her son's father? Ryan, now a police officer, believes the case is rife with inconsistencies, but the only man who can help them uncover the truth is Mark Dalton--one of the accused. Still, Sara can't believe she feels so--secure with Mark. He's an enigma and her worst nightmare, isn't he? Or maybe not--

    But on television it was a different story. There, Evan Taggart came off as handsome. Confident. Single. A state the reality show played up a little more than producer Leandra Clay planned. All too soon women with the same thought in mind--marriage!--started invading their small town in droves. So now it was payback time. Evan's ultimatum to Leandra--masquerade as his fiancee or he was walking (and her career in television was toast). The choice seemed easy at the time. But this Evan didn't act like the childhood friend Leandra remembered. Who knew he could kiss like that? Or that his slightest touch could set her skin on fire? Just friends? Stay tuned....

    He''s back home to find the truth, not tomake friends!That is until beautiful Leah Keenan bursts into hislife. She brings with her a small boy who needs theirhelp. And Holt becomes both father and protector.Leah knows that the family they''ve created isn''t real, and soon she''ll have to return to her old life. But toleave will break her heart. Will the rugged rancher persuadeher to stay?

    The Proud. The Married. U.S. Marine Zachariah Clark spent his last furlough between the sheets with voluptuous socialite Becky Owensa steamy week he never wanted to end. So he proposed. They secretly said their "I do's" and Zachariah shipped out on an eighteen-month tour.Stateside again, nursing serious war wounds, Zach begins a tough new mission: getting to know his bride. In the bedroom things are perfect, but outside, Zach has plenty to learn about Becky, a steely divorce attorney who's as fierce a warrior in her own way as he is. The question is: who's giving the orders now?

    Unbeknownst to him, security expert Lisa Garza was after it, too, to prove her father's innocence. But Lisa's savvy was no match for the brute force of those who wanted the priceless artifact... and would gladly kill for it. She needed the mysterious Hunter as an ally. His network of high-tech safe houses was puzzling... especially in desolate northwestern New Mexico. Old stories spoke about the clandestine Brotherhood of Warriors. Was Hunter one of their modern-day warriors, bound by honor and tradition to protect the tribe at all costs? The blazing chemistry between Hunter and Lisa was irresistible, but would their separate loyalties find a common purpose?

    The father-to-be was the most astonished of all, since he'd never laid eyes on lovely Josie Whitford, much less taken her to bed.But he didn't have the heart to blame Josie for ruining theparty or embarrassing his fianc�e--not after he realizedshe'd been tricked by a callous impostor. Now, workingwith Josie to track down the man using his name, Chasetries to ignore a new and even more shocking suspicion: Was he about to marry the wrong woman?

    The tradition begins on their very first date in 1968, when Will arrives with an exquisitely wrapped present that shows he, unlike everyone else in her life, believes in her dream of becoming a chef.It continues through every holiday season after that--whether they're together or apart.But the tradition ends when tragedy strikes. After that,only an unexpected gift can make things right.

    

    When she'd faced more threats, he'd appeared again. In fact, Sam McGarry seemed to always be in the right place at the right time, saving her life --and setting off sparks in her heart. Trouble was, sparks were exactly what Victoria was trying to avoid. The university archivist craved security and family, especially during the Christmas season. She knew full well that the sandy-haired man with the amazing smile didn't fit into her life--nor she into his. Now if she could only convince her heart of that.

    She was it.Megan Hoffman was desperate to keep her past hidden. She'd moved to a small town, started a new job and changed her name. A fresh start couldn't erase the danger she'd left behind. Or heal the scars fear had branded on her soul. But she was making it, one day at a time.Until Jack Calhoun moved in next door. The crack reporter had an instinct for rooting out lies - and an overprotective urge honed as a single dad. With her enemy still lurking, Megan found trusting Jack with her secrets meant trusting him with her life. And Jack's deadline was looming....

    Match by Jo Leigh released on Sep 23, 2008 is available now for purchase.Waking up in a hotel room next to a nearly naked Gwen Christopher is a shocker for Paul Bennet.Hmm, one too many the night before? After all, he's rich, successful and looks more like one of his movie-star clients than their PR rep. Paul can have any woman he wants. Any woman--except Gwen's smokin'-hot sister. Taking plain-Jane Gwen out as a favor was supposed to be his ticket in. And okay, sure, Gwen's fun and smart and interesting--and absolutely amazing in bed. But she'd never fit in with his parties-and-paparazzi lifestyle. This is a total mismatch.So why's he so ready to dive back into bed with Gwen first chance he can?

    Maybe aminivan. She never envisioned a stock car thrown into the mix!That was before she met Jake Hinson, recovering from a boatingaccident at a secluded fishing cabin. Fact is, Jake's a NASCARdriver with plenty of cash, fans--and fame. Not something he'sabout to divulge to publicity-shy Stacy. But when the truth comesout, Stacy's not sure she can handle a celebrity lifestyle--despiteJake's reassurances.Besides, Stacy hasn't exactly been the pinnacle of honesty herself.And it's just a matter of time before her own cover is blown....

    Now she's in the midst of Detective John D'Ambrosia's investigationof a New Orleans crime boss. John's urge to risk the case by snatchingher away surprises him. And when Saura Robichaud suggests theyjoin forces, how can he refuse? Especially since she's gotten far closerto his target than he ever will.But John doesn't account for the stronger attraction that still smoldersbetween them. Suddenly justice isn't so important when Saura's life isat stake. And drawing the line between duty and love is harder than heever anticipated.

    Because Carly's parents think Hunt is her new boyfriend, and Carly does need a wedding date ASAP, Hunt's ready to play--only on one condition. Carly's got to teach him to hang ten. Problem is it's been a while since Carly's career-ending accident and she's terrified of anything aqua. But with Hunt, letting go just may make her fantasy a reality!

    Wounded and on the run, he has no choice but to take beautiful Abby Wells hostage. After all, she's in danger, too. And if the only way to keep the fiercely independent communications expert safe is to cuff her and bring her along for the ride, he'll do it. With pleasure, even.Only, given their close contact, it's not long before Hawk's thinking about a totally different kind of pleasure….

    Just that a brown-eyed angel had rescued him and vowed to help. He felt beyond saving. And yet, a simmering anger propelled him to find his family's killer. Beautiful lawyer Shannon Coyle challenged him with her resolve to fight for the justice he desperately wanted. As his feelings for her grew to a fever pitch, so did the passion between them. But when their search led them to a murderous cult, Mitch was determined that his vengeance wouldn't cost him the woman he loved.

    Since his wife's death, raising his seven kids has become impossible tomanage--especially with a ranch to run and a householdthat sends housekeepers fleeing in panic. But thensomeone notifies social services....It takes a cow emergency to deliver an answer to hisprayers: the disarmingly attractive veterinarianKaycee Calloway. It's Jon's kids who introduce Kayceeto the social worker as their new mom. And suddenlyJon and Kaycee find themselves faking an engagement.But can a good thing come out of a small deception?

    A winner. Now he'scalm, composed--and apathetic. She can't even pick a fight withhim anymore! What's worse, his lackluster mood is affecting hisracing.Then Kane does the unthinkable. He kisses Lexie, giving in tomonths of pent-up desire. How could this happen? Lexie is bossy, brainy...and exactly the woman to ignite his lost passion forwinning.But Lexie knows Kane's got to stay focused on racing, despite hisinsistence that one night together will get her out of his system...and into Victory Lane.It won't work. It can't work. Can it?

    A brutal sheriff, an estrangedhusband who denied the past, a killer to be caught--all these shecould handle. But then lawman Mitch Lassiter came to find outthe truth about her and what she wanted. She tried to keep herdistance, but his strong arms made her want to rest her burden, if only for a little while. Still, the voice inside wanted justice--andfor that, Jessica would risk her own future--.

    But now federal agent Jackson Castle wasboth savior and prey, tracking a deadly killer who had targeted the womanhe'd loved and lost. But first he had to convince her to open her heart tohim all over again.Claire Munroe had put her stormy affair with Jackson behind her twoyears ago. Now he'd returned, bringing danger to her door, rocking hersecure life. Ill-prepared to confront the man who'd stolen her heart, Claire had to decide which posed a greater threat--their reignited passion, or the murderer who hunted them both....

    To top things off, Margo Evans's ex was getting married again. What if her two children preferred their new stepmom?But all was not lost. A new lunchtime regular, Robert Brooks, seemed likely to add some spice to her life - or he would if a single mom hadn't recently left him standing at the altar, wrenching away the child he'd begun to love.Could Margo coax the conservative banker to swallow his fear of women with kids? And show him to a table for four?

    Her formerhusband's abuse hadn't broken her spirit--no, she'd picked herself right up and helped run thelocal Underground Railroad for battered women.But when it came to love, Landy felt that thetrain had left the station. She'd built a wallaround her heart no man could breach...untiljournalist Micah Walker showed up and boughtthe hometown newspaper.For Micah, returning to small-town life was aculture shock. But it was more shocking to seehow things had changed for the local debutante.In high school Landy had seemed untouchable.Was she still? Micah would find out, as hepatiently, tenderly dismantled her defensesto reveal the warm, compassionate womanunderneath....

    He'd returned a changed man, and she'd saved his sanity.They'd always been there for each other. They'd raised two wonderful children and weathered the ups and downs that are inevitably part of a life together, a life that stretched over three decades. And they'd stuck to the deal they made on their wedding day: never talk about the past. But the past has a way of catching up....