The Patient Nurse by Diana Palmer released on Aug 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    While she often spoke her mind to Professor Ruerd ter Mennolt, who was sometimes impatient, he did offer practical aid with Emmy's difficulties. Ruerd couldn't understand why, with a beautiful fiancee in Anneliese, he troubled with Emmy, but he still invited her to his home in Holland for Christmas...

    But being a plain, practical girl, Margo knew the professor was most unlikely to look her way.It took a tragic accident to bring an offer of marriage - from the professor. It was a practical proposal, but as Margo was taken into the bosom of his family over Christmas in Holland, she did wonder whether he might, someday, return her love....

    "It was reckless for me to come here on my own." Suddenly a large shadow appears in front of her! Who could this be...?

    So when she finds herself stuck taking three little darlings to the most important meeting of her career, she panics and prepares for the worst.The last thing she expected was to get the job—because of the children.Then she meets the children's father, gorgeous widower John Sterling, and Jo realizes her troubles have just begun. Because John is the man Jo has been looking for all her life. But no matter how sexy, how absolutely irresistible the children's father is, Jo still firmly believes that KIDS is a four-letter word.

    Without recall, she insisted she was innocent, framed and the real killer after her. To the untrained eye, she looked mighty guilty. But to private investigator Jake Hawkins, she still looked damn good.Desire for Clancy had always burned inside Jake; so had anger. Ten years ago Clancy sleepwalked onto another crime scene and her testimony had put Jake's father behind bars. Now Jake didn't know if he wanted to prove his seductive client's innocence - or guilt. LAWMAN - There's nothing sexier than the strong arms of the law!

    Mike wasn't so sure Caroline really cared for the children, who definitely didn't care for her. But having committed himself to the engagement, how could he back out honorably? Even if not to do so would mean heartache for himself, Erin and the children...

    Until lean and sexy Daniel Willett strolled into the bar. At 16, she'd had a secret crush on the rugged cowboy. PAt 21, Meg broke Daniel's heart when she took off for L.A. in search of a dream. Now Daniel was determined to make up for lost time. To hold his own sensual reunion with Meg.P Lost in the heated rhythm of the night, together they explored their deepest fantasies...their hottest desires...their innermost secrets. But as the sun crept over the Colorado mountains, what would the morning bring? And would it last?

    As far as he's concerned love is merely a pretty name for lust. And Githa James definitely inspires lust. The stunning model has the power to drive men crazy.But has she the power to make Henry believe that she should be anything more than just a temporary part of his life?

    She's just what Trent's been looking for - a ticket to power. But against all odds they fall in love, only to be torn apart by an act of violence that will affect them for the rest of their lives.The romance between Harper's son and Trent's daughter threatens to blow their lives apart all over again. But maybe it's time to let go of the past. This time around, Trent could be just what Harper's looking for. Certainly their love has never died....Two of today's most talented writers prove once again that true love really does conquer all!

    Only one man had shown any faith in her--Kane Langtry's father. But it wasn't a case of like father, like son. Kane respected his father's wishes when he left Rio half the family ranch--but he didn't respect Rio....Living with her was driving Kane crazy.... Except he was starting to realize that he didn't hate her--he wanted her! They had so much in common. Both wary of love, but both passionate and wild at heart. Kane wasn't sure he could tame Rio, but suddenly he desperately wanted to try!

    Is it the six wily tykes…or because he knows something the judge never guessed—that he and Phoebe had already shared one secret, sizzling, unforgettable night together? "Jule McBride writes with sensitivity and sensuality, wit and warmth, humor and hot-blooded intensity! A bright star on the romance horizon!" —Anne Stuart, RITA Award-winning Author

    When Lucy Sefton turned up, just before the bridge collapsed, he gave her no choice....and a city lawyer in need of one.When Toby's mother had slapped a lawsuit on Kern, Lucy had handled his case. So when he demanded a lawyer Lucy was instructed to go to McAllister Point. For reasons of her own, she hadn't wanted to be around another baby, but how could she refuse delicious Toby? Helping Kern, however, was another matter entirely!

    Mills & Boon Blush series brings you moving, true-to-life romances"The truth about Margot Early is that she is a brilliant and diverse writer." Affaire de Coeur Who's afraid of the mistletoe? Sarah Calder, that's who.Why is she afraid? She really can't say The answer is that Christmas means family, emotion, remembering the past. And kissing can mean the same things. But now Sarah needs help, and she can only get it from one person her ex-lover, Tage. The last time she saw him was on the Iditarod Trail with his "family" of sled dogs. But his responsibilities have changed since then. He's recently become guardian to two young children his orphaned niece and nephew from Sweden. Add Sara and her impossible dog to this household and you have a Christmas unlike any other! "A special story from the heart of a special talent. Who's Afraid of the Mistletoe? is a moving and emotional experience ." Laura DeVries, aka Laura Gordon, author of contemporary and historical romance

    She and Cal Devlin had been in love a lifetime ago, before she'd lost everything and been branded a "scarlet woman."And though she longed for nothing more than to be back in Cal's arms, their passion could only mean his ruin...!Caleb had learned that some Texans never forgave their native sons who fought for the Union, but as the new lawman in town, he was determined to prove himself worthy of respect, and win back the heart of the woman he'd left behind.

    She'd even sleep in the supposedly enchanted D'Amour mansion in the hopes of conjuring up a husband. But her wildest dreams could never have produced the reclusive stranger she encountered there. Damien Lord had turned his back on the world that had once adored him. An act of heroism had scarred him body and soul and all Helen's protective instincts were aroused. She knew she could help Damien if he would only meet her halfway, but how could this man be her destiny when, once healed, he would inevitably leave her ? Enchanted Brides Wanted: three dream husbands for three loving sisters.

    The state has arranged an adoption they just need Con's signature. Con knows they've made a mistake. He's never fathered a baby. But it turns out he's wrong. Horrified and guilty, he tries to claim his son. Yet, as far as the state is concerned, Con doesn't have much to offer a child. He has a risk-filled job; even his marital status is against him. Con doesn't know a single woman who would marry him or whom he wants to marry. But he does have a best friend Robyn Blair who could benefit from a temporary marriage of convenience. Marriage of Inconvenience.

    But nobody does it better than Hope Manning when it comes to high-stress, big-bucks 'venture capitalizing!'Jared Austin's 'been there, done that.' Now he teaches others to find the peace he himself discovered on a wilderness survival course. And nobody does it better.Blackmailed into 'chilling out,' Hope reluctantly joins one of Jared's West Texas wilderness expeditions. And it's war between the sexes from the start! Then a sniper appears, gunning for Hope. To survive, she and Jared have to pit their wits agains his, have to work as a team...And nobody does it better!

    The Millionaire's Baby by Phyllis Halldorson released on Oct 24, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    They meet and are very attracted to each other. She tries not to fall for him but he sets out to make her love him.

    Twice The Spice by Patricia Ryan released on Feb 21, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    But where was Daddy? Jill had always believed that deep down Aiden loved his little girl. But then, how could he have missed her first birthday? Where had he been when his daughter needed a bottle?It took a plane crash and resulting amnesia for Aiden to change his ways. At which point Maddy found a perfect father and Jill found a loving husband. But would all that change once Aiden found his memory?

    The heart transplant had turned his four-year-old into a happy and healthy child. But Nick Malone couldn't risk him getting attached to his favourite nurse. For they'd already been abandoned by one woman when the going got tough . A MOTHER Had a prayer. Nurse Cari Hallen had lost her own baby but found special comfort in caring for young Danny Malone. Was this wonderful boy and his devoted father the answer to her lonely prayers? A CHILD Had a dream. Could this little tyke bring these two grown-ups together and make them trust in the miracle of love? "A tender, moving story Patricia Thayer handles a delicate and deeply emotional subject with compassion and sensitivity." Bestselling, award-winning author Justine Davis

    - O'Brien was a hot city lawyer. Luke Remington was a rugged country rancher. When these two opposites met, sparks flew - so much so that their marriage seemed destined to be as brief as their whirlwind romance.After barely a week, J.J. wanted a divorce. But Luke would agree only on one condition: that she live with him for three weeks on his ranch. Three weeks of dressing down, mucking in and making out! Just what had she taken on?

    Samantha Giancarlo found herself to be no exception. Her reporter's instincts screamed at her to stay far away. But fate, in the form of a woman in black, had united them for a reason.An explosive interview with the stranger thrust Sam into the thick of a murder investigation. And when her search revealed truths that struck too close to home, she was forced to heed other, more womanly instincts. She had no choice but to accept the safety of Aidan's strong embrace...and the protection he was only too eager to provide.

    He didn't return. She was told that he was missing in action -- and presumed dead.For years, she couldn't accept that Nick was dead, couldn't believe it. But she got on with her life because she had to -- for her child's sake. Eventually she met another man and allowed herself to fall in love with him. She's finally said yes to Zach's proposal of marriage....And then there's a phone call. "Your husband's not dead." He was a prisoner of war all those years, kept hidden in Iraqi bunkers.He's coming home. A stranger

    Alex Thome is no fool. He knows that the woman who has come to work as his father's secretary is hiding something. He also thinks that once she's living in the house it will be easy to unmask the real Erica Linton and her motives. But he's wrong! He tries to oppose her, and then he tries kissing her. Erica reveals nothing - not even her growing feelings for Alex. Which eventually puts Erica in a tight spot - for she can't become part of.

    Now she was back, seeking more than just the elusive evidence that would clear her father's name. She needed answers from Cameron Reed, the man who had sworn he would never leave her—yet had.Maybe a man couldn't forget his first love, but Cameron had tried…as long as she was far away. As a police detective, he was obliged to protect Serena from the shadowy killer who stalked her. As a man who loved her still, he was determined not just to save her life—but to share it forever…

    Lady On Top by Judy Griffith Gill released on Jun 24, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    The Honeymoon Deal by Kate Hoffmann released on Jan 24, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    She's been trying to prove foul play for years, but people are either afraid of her theory or skeptical of it. Kit Wheeler is no exception. The former astronaut-turned-TV-science-correspondent doesn't believe in UFOs, aliens or government cover-ups. His career and his reputation have been built on careful research and logical explanations.Then an air force jet mysteriously crashes, and Brenna -- an expert in her own right -- has an explanation Kit can't ignore. And an offer he can't refuse....

    As an undercover DEA agent, he spent his life fighting wrong with right. But in one fateful moment he made a decision that would haunt him forever.FAITH AND HOPE...Teacher Delany Sheridan lived by these words. But Zach, the mysterious stranger who rescued her from certain death and stood by her side throughout her painful recovery, seemed sadly in need of both.LOVE AND MARRIAGE...Zach knew Delany could feel the love that had grown between them. But before he could offer her his future, he had to find the courage to tell her he wasn't the hero she thought he was - and she had to convince him he was!

    

    Ransan. Isabelle Bonnet returned to her family's roots in France determined to heal a long-standing family rift. But Isabelle soon encountered a hindrance in the form of Dr Jacques Ransan. He soon became her lover but he was also her second cousin! She had to tell him the truth about her identity, but this reaction was devastating. Unravelling old family secrets was the only way Isabelle could get Jacques back. But would anyone be willing to expose the truth?

    And Zane is perfect for the job - he's young, free and single. So what if she's known him only a couple of hours? She knows it's the right thing to do.She may not love her handsome cowboy now, but she's totally convinced that she will, once she's learned a few little details like where Zane's from, what his middle name is - minor stuff like that. And exactly why the rugged rancher has agreed to marry a poor little rich girl like her!WHIRLWIND WEDDINGSWho says you can't hurry love?

    The Prince's Bride by Lisa Kaye Laurel released on Jul 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    Wishes by Rita Clay Estrada released on Mar 25, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    Naughty 'n Nice by Linda Randall Wisdom released on Jan 24, 1997 is available now for purchase.

    But she had no money, no place to go, and too much pride to ask for help—until Boyd came to her rescue again.FATHER-BY-PROXYBoyd had vowed never to let another person get too close, yet fragile Stacy needed a place to stay. By day they prepared for the birth of her child, and by night they gave in to their overwhelming passions. He'd vowed that it was strictly temporary—but was he only fooling himself?

    A place where could be men ... and women were scarce!For Tanner O'Neill, that was the whole charm of it. He'd had it with pushy females trying to con him to the altar. Then an eight-year-old stowaway named Sam showed up ... with his oh-so-gorgeous mother hot on his heels.Julia Logan couldn't believe it. Her son had gone to the North Pole to find Santa! But instead of finding a jolly old man, he'd come across a sexy-as-sin hunk. If only Tanner didn't live in Alaska. But after an incredible night in Tanner's arms, geography was the last thing on her mind. Because now she had to convince Bachelor #1 that those hot arctic nights could last a lifetime.

    THE MAYOR IS MISSING ... TWO DOCTORS RACE THE CLOCK TO SAVE LIVES ...As a blackout paralyzed Grand Springs, Colorado, Dr. Noah Howell was back on the job in Vanderbilt Memorial's ER, thrown together with Dr. Amanda Jennings, the woman he'd never forgotten --- the woman he'd walked away from one long year ago. In the desperate hours of the night, tension turned to passion, and fate brought Noah one last chance to reveal the truth behind his betrayal.But some secrets were better left untold ...

    After eight years of drifting, he was finally ready to face beautiful Beth Nightingale, the woman who'd haunted his dreams since the night he left her. But running into Beth proved him wrong. She was just as he remembered and more - more caring, more enchanting, more desirable. He'd wanted her before - he needed her now.But Beth had no intention of falling for a maverick Mike Tremayne again. After all, he'd already betrayed her twice - first, when he became engaged to her sister, and then again, when he walked out on both of them....