Best of
Contemporary-Romance

1995

Tonight and Forever


Brenda Jackson - 1995
    Returning to her roots in Texas seems to be just what the doctor ordered...until she meets real-life physician Justin Madaris. Lorren has vowed never to give her heart to another man, but she can't stop herself from responding to the handsome widower's sensuous whispers of love...

The MacKade Brothers: Rafe and Jared


Nora Roberts - 1995
    Appealing as ever, no even lovely Regan Joners, the town's reserved antiques dealer, was immune to Rafe MacKade. Regan claimed her plans didn't include relationships with rebels, but her reaction to The Return of Rafe MacKade - and his sizzling kisses - said something quite different.Attorney Jared MacKade had his pick of women. His dealings with Savannah Morningstar were strictly business, but thoughts of the outragious, direct and sinfully sexy woman kept him coming back for more. With Savannah's incendiary attitude, plus The Pride of Jared MacKade something - good or bad - was bound to erupt.

Someday Soon


Debbie Macomber - 1995
    He thrived on the challenge, the rush that came with putting his life in incredible danger. No woman, he told himself, could make him feel the way he did after a successful mission—no matter how beautiful she was.So why was he standing on a cold pier like a lovelorn teenager, hoping for a glimpse of Linette Collins?But then he saw her, and the sight of her took his breath away. The wind whipped her lustrous dark hair about her face, and she lifted a finger to wrap a thick strand behind her ear.The smart thing to do was turn around and walk away as fast as his feet would carry him. He'd gotten what he wanted. One last look at her. His curiosity should be satisfied. But even as his mind formulated the thought, Cain knew that just seeing Linette again could never be enough

Until I Die Again


Tina Wainscott - 1995
     Chris Copestakes’s young life ends in a second filled with twisting metal, shattering glass, and her own terrified cry. Against all odds, she wakes up in a hospital and discovers she’s been given a second chance. But there’s a catch. A big one. She’s been returned to earth in the body of beautiful Hallie DiBarto, the soon-to-be-ex-wife of a wealthy resort owner. Thrust into an unfamiliar world of glittering prestige, Chris struggles to hide her identity and make a new life for herself. But the self-destructive Hallie left a legacy of dangerous secrets and angry people for Chris to deal with. And when she finds herself falling for Jamie DiBarto—a man both husband and stranger—her new life becomes wonderful and precarious. Because lurking in the past, both hers and Hallie’s, is a danger that could end it all.

The Return of Rafe MacKade


Nora Roberts - 1995
    Bound to be. Trouble hung around Rafe MacKade like a bell around a bull's neck. Oh, he was as handsome as ever, with those devil's good looks the MacKades were gifted -- or cursed -- with. If a female had breath in her body, she couldn't help but look twice at that loose-legged stride that seemed to dare anyone to get in the way.And what about that newcomer, Regan Bishop? Pretty as a picture, but a little prim. Would she be impervious to the legendary MacKade charm?Sure didn't look that way....The MacKade Brothers: Looking for trouble -- and always finding it. Now they're on a collision course with love.

After the Night


Linda Howard - 1995
    But he called her white trash that sultry Southern night when his rich, respected father disappeared, along with her pretty Mom. Now Faith wanted to hate Gray Rouillard...not to feel a powerful surge of desire. But she couldn't quench her passion, any more than she could hide the truth about the past she had waited so long to unravel. GRAY ROUILLARD: Even when he raised hell, he did it with style. Reckless, charming, and backed by Rouillard money, Gray controlled the town of Prescott -- and Devlin was a name he never wanted to hear again. But when he gazed at Faith Devlin, all he saw was a swirl of tangled sheets and her silken flesh beneath him. To care for her was impossible, unthinkable...because Gray Rouillard planned to use all his power to ruin her.

The Miracle Man


Sharon Sala - 1995
    The Miracle Man by Sharon Sala released on May 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.

Red


Erica Spindler - 1995
    Everybody told her so--the ladies who snubbed her at Opal's Cut 'n Curl, the boys who hurt her and used her, the family who didn't want her. But Becky Lynn had dreams. And when it came time to dream for real--or die a slow death in Bend, Mississippi--Becky fled to a world where dreams do come true.Jack Gallagher wanted to be a somebody--he wanted to be the top fashion photographer in the world. He wanted to be bigger than the father who denied him, better than the half-brother who claimed all their father's love. And he was getting there

Harvesting the Past


Madge Swindells - 1995
    John from the Pretoria police force is sent to investigate her disappearance. Twenty-seven years old, Ari finds it odd that he is to return to Silver Bay, the very place he was adopted from as an infant. Curious about his roots, despite his loving and caring adoptive parents, Ari uses this as an opportunity to dig deeper into his own roots. His welcome to Silver Bay was not what he was expecting. The townsfolk were openly set against him. Their loyalty clearly lay with the wealthy fishing magnate, Angelo Palma. As Ari digs further into Mandy’s disappearance, he finds that her parents, Bill and Hannah September, have a past that proves to be quite interesting. When a skull is found and identified as belonging to Bill September’s sister, Rose, the investigation takes on a more sinister role. With no ransom requested, the link between Rose’s murder and Mandy’s disappearance grows stronger. Ari finds himself going deeper and deeper into the Palma’s and September’s pasts. Ramona September wanted her children to grow up leading a life she failed to gain herself. As housekeeper at the Palma residence, she is in a position to influence the ongoings of Angelo, and his grandson, Rob. When Kate, Rob’s wife, loses her fortune, Rob takes the upper hand. With her wealth wiped out, he is in a position to control her every move; a change Kate refuses to accept. Brought up as a caring individual, her love of nature and compassion towards people drives her through some of the toughest times. Falling in love with Kate was not part of the plan. Ari must learn to overcome his passionate requirements and focus on the crimes that were committed in Silver Bay. Mandy is still alive and he must find her… and soon. Praise for Madge Swindells ‘Irresistible . . . keeps your emotions trembling over hundreds of pages’ - Mail On Sunday 'Superlative' - Publishers Weekly 'I was gripped from start to finish’ - Kate Alexander, author ‘Terrific. A book that’s big in every sense. . . rich in detail and written with passion it lives on in the memory. I loved it’ - Sarah Harrison, author Madge Swindells was born and educated in England. As a teenager, she emigrated to South Africa where she studied archaeology and anthropology at Cape Town University. Later, in England, she was a Fleet Street journalist and the manager of her own publishing company. Her earlier novels, SUMMER HARVEST, SONG OF THE WIND, SHADOWS ON THE SNOW, THE CORSICAN WOMAN, EDELWEISS and THE SENTINEL, were international bestsellers and have been translated into eight languages. She lives in South Africa.

The Calhouns: Suzanna & Megan


Nora Roberts - 1995
    Suzanna's Surrender (1991)Burned-out and tired as hell, all ex-cop Holt Bradford wanted to do was relax. But when beautiful single mom Suzanna invaded his solitude to search for the missing Calhoun emeralds, he couldn't say no. Holt had changed from a bad-boy teen to a dangerously sexy man, but Suzanna couldn't risk her well-ordered life for a man who made her mouth go dry . . . Megan's Mate (1996)Calhoun sister-in-law Megan O'Riley and her young son had traveled far to become the Towers' newest residents. Cool as an Atlantic breeze, Megan buried her passions and vowed never to let her heart control her life. But when boat captain Nate Fury set his course for her, the practical lady was swept away by his formidable charm.

Home Fires


Luanne Rice - 1995
    Her marriage has crumbled in the wake of a tragic accident. Now she has returned to the home on Salt Whistle Raod that has always meant shelter, security, family and love. When she awakens one snowy night to a fire that roars through the old house, Anne escapes--but runs back into the blaze to save something so precious that it's worth risking her life for. It is that reckless act of blind desperation that sets a miracle in motion.

A Child is Born


Trisha Alexander - 1995
    Yet from the moment Eve and Mitch met, something special happened. Suddenly Eve's dreams now included a future with Mitch. Despite their feelings, the two lovers are torn apart, only to meet again twenty years later. Will their past complicate their future? Or will a Christmas miracle take place? Patricia Kay is at her best in this captivating and emotional romance about star-crossed lovers.

Trust Me


Jayne Ann Krentz - 1995
    Someone had to pay the bill, and she wasn’t going to leave until she had a check from Sam Stark. It wasn’t her fault he was jilted at the altar.Stark can’t believe he’s sharing details of his life with a caterer. He’s a private person, not one to have long, meaningful conversations with a complete stranger. So when Desdemona asks him, on a whim, to join her that evening for a play…he surprises himself by saying yes. A much bigger shock awaits—he’s about to meet Desdemona’s unusual family…

Deep in the Heart


Sharon Sala - 1995
    So she runs to the safety of her tiny Texas hometown, and to the sweet, haunting memories of John Thomas Knight. A dedicated small-town sheriff as tender as he is tough, John Thomas was Samantha's best friend, her first love—and now he is her only chance. Fate has carried them down different roads, but the fire has never died—and the passion flares white-hot the moment their eyes meet again. But this time Samantha must trust the proud, strong, devastatingly handsome lawman with more than her heart—she must trust him with her life. Because there is another man who wants her, and he's waiting for the right time to strike. And the next sweet, sensuous kiss she and John Thomas share could well be Samantha's last.

Husband for Hire


Carla Neggers - 1995
    Why not? The rugged man who just shoveled off her cabin roof is sure to deter whoever is harassing her. But she’s surprised when Cole accepts her proposition. Cole is surprised, too, but he’s convinced Cady isn’t telling him everything. Then again, he isn’t telling her everything about himself, either.  When Cole and Cady head to New York as husband-and-wife-to-be, their attraction to each other becomes impossible to ignore. But is it the right time for romance? All they know is they are ringing in a new year…and anything can happen.  Available for the first time for your e-reader! Refreshed and updated from the original, published in a multi-author paperback anthology.

Brides for Brothers


Debbie Macomber - 1995
    Population: 150 (mostly men)--but growing! Because the O'Halloran brothers, who run a bush-plane charter service called Midnight Sons, are heading a campaign to bring women to Hard Luck!Sawyer O'Halloran-- He's the middle brother. Pilot and part owner of Midnight Sons. And, if the truth be told, he's not entirely in favor of this scheme. But he considers himself immune to the charms of any woman--he's adamantly against marriage and he's not too sure about love!Abbey Sutherland-- Single mother of two adorable kids. Veteran of one bad marriage. Wants a new beginning--not a new romance. She responds to the Midnight Sons ad and is delighted to accept their offer. But there's a complication--or two. She hasn't told the O'Hallorans she's arriving with children!

Nathan's Vow


Karen Rose Smith - 1995
    His private investigator hits a wall and suggests Nathan convince psychic Gillian Moore to help him. At first, Gillian is reluctant. She'd come to L.A. from Indiana to get lost in the crowd...to escape her gift that sometimes seemed more like a burden. As a manicurist, she is learning to relax again and enjoy life. But when Nathan makes his plea and shows her a picture of his girls, she knows she must help him. However, the spark and sizzle between them becomes a fascinating impediment to her progress. Gillian, who was once burnt by a divorced dad, tries to keep her perspective. But Nathan is a force to be reckoned with. Will her gift lead her to love or heartache once again? (First edition published under the title Adam's Vow for Silhouette Books. NATHAN'S VOW has been revised and updated.)

His Best Friend's Wife


Catherine Palmer - 1995
    To Mara, he was a devil with black hair and bedroom eyes ...her late husband's best friend ...her worst nightmare.OF LOVE?Brock was a man who'd always loved a challenge...but then this daredevil discovered h hadn't known what risk was until he had tie himself down to this ornery woman. Could Mar and baby Abby tame his wild heart?