But he knew society girl Casey Maynard was trouble, and protecting her would be hell. Twenty years on the force had toned Mitch s body and honed his senses keeping Casey safe from her stalker wasn t the issue. Keeping himself from falling for her was. She d been alone, scared for so long. But in Mitch s arms Casey felt things she thought she d lost forever: safety, trust...passion. She needed him there as a cop, to serve and protect. But she wanted him there as a man, to give her something worth living for....

    A little mousy, maybe, but a sweet friend and a darn good chemist. So why did she have to go and wreck it all by having a makeover? Now she looked like some sexy siren out of a lingerie catalog, and when it came to chemistry...there was only one kind on Kent's mind! ANDREW IN EXCESS She's got the baby blues... Teacher Kat Devereaux was free spirited, unorthodox...and had a little problem with excess. And right now, her biological clock was ticking excessively loudly. What she needed was a temporary husband--one she couldn't possibly fall for. Andrew Winthrop III was stuffy, conservative and needed a wife. A marriage of convenience would solve both their problems. Only, neither one anticipated enjoying their mock marriage so excessively....

     Five-year-old Spike has a sure-fire cure for any illness: ice cream. He’s also picked out the cure for being fatherless: fun-loving pediatrician Chad Markham, who just moved in next door. But Spike’s serious-minded Aunt Jill, who’s adopting her orphaned nephew, sees heartbreak ahead. Unable to bear children after a disastrous pregnancy that destroyed her first marriage, Jill can’t help liking the handsome doctor. But she’ll never be able to give him kids of his own, and she’s also learned how easily good times can crash and burn, especially when the guy isn’t the settling-down type. The last thing her little boy needs is another loss in his life. The approach of Christmas brings other challenges, too. At Jill’s job as assistant marketing director for a mall, she’s juggling too many Santas. At home, she’s coping with a pair of yard-destroying dogs that Chad is housing for a friend. Then another relative, on learning that Spike has a large inheritance, decides to make a self-serving bid for parenthood. With troubles floating down like snowflakes, Jill needs a real-life Santa Claus. If only Daddy, M.D., proves up to the task! Written by the award-winning author of 100 published novels.

    As his present, Alan may choose one of eight keepsakes of his grandfathers. Yet before he can choose, he must read a story George wrote about each keepsake. Through these stories, Alan learns the secrets of his grandfather's life.

    Deep In The Heart Of Texas by Linda Warren released on Jul 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

    He hadn't looked at a woman since the loss of his wife, yet Zo awoke all of his long-buried responses. Eventually, they fell into bed and a marriage proposal came tumbling out. But would Zo still want Callum when she discovered why she'd come to be in Callum's house in the first place?

    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....

    But he doesn't know anything about family, babies or love. Then some unfinished business takes him to the home of his dead wife's sister ...BETH ANN BELLAMY IS THE WOMAN WHO'S GOING TO TEACH HIM!Beth Ann gave up a promising career to take care of her elderly grandmother and the daughter her sister abandoned. Then her sister's husband shows up, and Beth Ann starts to wonder if the truth about her sister's child will tear her perfect family apart. Before long, Beth Ann realizes that if she wants to keep her family together, Christian Elliott will have to be part of it. Now she has to figure out how to convince him!

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    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...

    She was a party girl; he was a preacher. But their desire would not be dampened by labels. Underneath Katherine's sassy exterior lurked a depth of spirit, a yearning to be loved. And her barely hidden vulnerability awakened a protective force in Bryce. Still, he wasn't ready for a wife and all the trimmings! Well, ready or not, here she comes!

    It's true she only spent one night with sinfully good-looking bad boy Jack Colby. But now he's offering to do the right thing. In Jarrett's Darn Near Perfect, two young people who work at a senior center are matched up by the residents. Michael is darn near perfect as a lover. But is he husband material?

    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.

    The feisty, ambitious editor is a rebel all the way from her unruly curls to her black leather jacket. And now, she has to walk down the aisle with Jace Hoffman as her escort. Logical, unflappable, maddeningly by-the-book Jace. Boring! There's only one question haunting Patience--when did Jace turn into such a hottie, and how can she keep from falling for her total opposite?THE RIGHT GUYEven after ten years, Jace certainly hasn't forgotten Patience. Her take-no-prisoners attitude was legendary when they were in college. He'd have to out of his mind--or madly in love--to go out with a free spirited woman like Patience who has absolutely nothing in common with him. But despite all of their differences and disagreements, Jace can't seem to stay away from her, and now, he'll do anything to show her that opposites do indeed attract...

    The Truth About Jane Doe by Linda Warren released on Dec 24, 1999 is available now for purchase.

    Accidentally walking off with the wrong mobile phone gave him the ideal opportunity to see her again.After her late husband left her with a pile of debts, Georgia has a phobia about men. Matthew Fraser might be wonderful with her kids, he might continually come to her rescue...but no, she wouldn't be swayed; she wouldn't let this man under her skin. But Matthew is a patient man, and equally determined..

    Held captive by Ryan at his luxurious mountain retreat, Sarah knew she had to convince Ryan that she was not the woman he thought she was before she said yes to everything he was offering!

    The enticing tomboy had turned into a sensual goddess - one whom he longed to lure into his bed. But Eden deserved a man who could offer more than fiery, short-lived passion. Would his first love's tantalizing kisses convince this jaded loner to let down his marriage-wary guard?

    Urgent Vows by Joyce Sullivan released on May 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

    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.

    So when life in the city became intolerable, he accepted his aunt s offer to relocate his law practice and move into her home temporarily. The last thing he expected was to find his aunt missing and the place already occupied by a beautiful woman, her young daughter and a large assortment of animals. Aunt Bertie had a lot of explaining to do!Meanwhile...Lauren McClellan was looking forward to a quiet summer at Briar Lake. Nobody here knew her past her secret was safe. She and 10-year-old Hannah would be able to do all the things normal mothers and daughters do. The last thing Lauren needed was a housemate a big-city lawyer who asked too many questions. What did Bertie think she was doing?

    They loved her technique, and she loved her job. But she did not love the heart flutters and sweaty palms that visiting doctor David Campbell induced whenever she met him. Nikki has been burned before, and this time she was determined to develop a friendship first! But when David involved her in the care of his niece, Nikki had no hope of keeping her distance...

    Believing the man abandoned his daughter, Antonia has no compunction about persuading the earl's servants to help her deceive him. Determined to help little Clara overcome her fear of horses, Antonia teaches her to ride, under the guise of a Mr. Anthony Davlin. Soon the earl notices something just a bit odd about his daughter's riding instructor. Can Antonia keep her secret, or will Carlyle expose her innocent deceit?

    With social services closed for the holiday, she had to take the baby home with her. Luckily, Santa also put handsome Joe Marzinski in her path.Joe had almost given up finding a wife and mother for his intended brood—until he met Rachel. She inflamed his senses even as she confused him. A sexy, maternal woman who claimed to want no part of romance and family...? It was December 24, and that gave Joe only one night to convince Rachel otherwise—with a little help from baby Christmas!

    Right: Take one miss trying to live up to her family's impossibly romantic, old-fashioned standards. Mix in one important event: the Vino and Amore Festival where she's supposed to meet her true love. Add one hunky Scotsman definitely not looking for love. Blend in one hilarious Italian family, a desperate situation, and a sizzling attraction that's got Marisa falling for The Wrong Mr. Right! Never Say Never: Sheriff Zeke Thorne doesn't stand a chance! While he pursues the fortune-hunting fiancé of heiress Tish Seldon, she's pursuing him. A single unwise kiss from woman-shy Zeke has given Tish her first taste of passion and she wants more--if she can just get the stubborn sheriff to cooperate!

    And how she'd caught the eye of sexy police chief Ethan Parker. They'd all seen his car parked outside her house the first night she was in town. And after watching the two embrace on the front porch, nobody believed for a minute that he'd just come to check on some wayward raccoons! Now, it seemed as if sweet Robin Cummings had caught the eye of this true-blood Texan who'd never quite made it to the altar. How could everyone in town help but start working on The Bachelor Project…?

    

    Too bad handsome, sexy mall manager Blake Wright wasn't rich. Still, if she could loosen him up, a fling might be fun....Everything changed for Blake when Crystal blew into town and temporarily took over her aunt's flower shop. Not only did she turn his mall upside down, he was lusting after someone who drove him crazy with her spontaneous window displays. Luckily, she'd be gone after Valentine's Day. But then, that gave Blake just one month to figure out what to do about their explosive sexual chemistry....

    His Special Delivery by Belinda Barnes released on Nov 24, 2000 is available now for purchase.

    So when ruggedly handsome champion rider Trace Barlow shows up at her ranch as a community-sponsored big-brother to her fatherless boy, she is tempted to slam the door in his face. She has no intention of letting this reckless cowboy get anywhere near her impressionable son...or her bruised heart. But that may not be so easy to avoid

    Annalee And The Lawman by Lyn Ellis released on Dec 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

    She should have nothing to do with him. But when someone tried to kill her, it was Jack she turned to - Jack, whose steamy embrace and hot kisses she could never resist...Jack had left Britt to protect her. Now, his secret would be revealed in the courtroom, placing her in greater danger. As opposing counsel, Jack was honor-bound to stay away from Britt. But as a man with nothing more to lose, he'd break all the rules to save her - and win her back.

    Her late husband had seen to that."The judgment of Solomon, all over again," she protested. "My son will be cut in two if I stand up for my rights. And I lose him if I don't."Was there no alternative?Desert Mistress by Helen BianchinBargain with the devil!Kristi's journalist brother was a hostage, and only one man could help: Sheikh Shalef Al-Sayed. He had power and influence at his fingertips - but how could Kristi win his support? Shalef was way out of her league. His world of wealth and privilege was closed to Kristi.... Gate-crashing his glamorous cocktail party was the only way of grabbing his attention!But Kristi got more than she bargained for. Becoming the mistress of this enigmatic, dangerously attractive man hadn't been part of her plan, yet this was the deal and Kristi had no choice. If she wanted Shalef's help. she'd have to play the game his way, and he was clearly making - and breaking - all the rules!

    So looking after her two-year-old triplet nephews for a while would be a piece of cake ...until she discovered why they call them the terrible twos! Luckily, hunky Nick Callahan, her sister 's handyman, was there to help her out. She definitely had her hands full with the three little guys. Her only problem now was keeping her hands off the gorgeous big one!Baby Bonus?A bouncing dividend?Armed bank robbers were easy for security expert Mitch Flaherty. So were temperamental clients and beautiful women. What baffled him were five pregnant tellers and their lovely manager who refused to do things his way—the right way! Jessica Kendall smiled at everyone, instead of just Mitch. She looked demure, but he 'd tasted her sizzle. She fought him at every turn, while he only wanted her to surrender to him. Until that night in the vault...

    . . Wes Lansing was her neighbor and the ideal candidate. Only, what could a shy virgin like Hallie offer this dynamic man? Wes was intrigued and the marriage deal was struck. But could Hallie handle her new husband?

    She is soon involved with the brash, handsome Major Huston in a top secret mission at the nearby air base, a mission that entails national security.Collaborating closely with the major, which she must do in order to get the story she's after, puts her on dangerous ground emotionally. Alex is way too appealing - and he's as wowed by her as she is by him. But Rika has sworn never to get near a handsome fighter pilot again. Until the Major Changes Her Mind...

    But that was before she ended up stranded on the side of a desert road - in labor! Just when she really needed a hero, a drop-dead gorgeous cowboy wearing a white hat - really - came to her rescue. He delivered her baby...and stole her heart. But could she convince him not to drive off into the sunset - at least not without her?Calamity Jo by Patricia KnollJo Quillan could smell a story a mile away, and a famous detective in her midst smelled really ripe! Plus, if she could get an exclusive on whatever sexy Case Houston was investigating, it could be her ticket out of Hicksville. But Joe was an accident waiting to happen, so Case knew right away she was on his tail - standing on it, practically. And all he wanted was a vacation! Still, she was maddeningly attractive, and she was right that something...unusual...was up in Calamity Falls.

    You actually believe I tracked you down because you were so irresistibly sexy that I simply couldn t live without the sensual seduction of your masculine magnificence?" Jarod didn t like the sound of that. Well, I don t believe you showed up just to tutor my son. Susan s smile faded. You re right, I didn t. Aha. I knew it! "I m here because I wanted to know what kind of a man you really were and what kind of a father you were to your son, Susan said honestly. Taken aback, Jarod felt his jaw slacken. Why is that your business? It s my business, she said, because I m carrying your child.