Best of
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2003

Doctor and Son (The Baby Doctors, #1)


Maggie Kingsley - 2003
    Now Jamie is old enough for day care, and Annie is going back to work – in the gynaecology department of Belfield Infirmary.As a single mom and a junior doctor, Annie has enough to worry about. Having to keep her son a secret at work makes it worse. But she'd be coping just fine if not for the interested, interfering, irresistible Gideon Caldwell. Annie has to work with him, but she can't seem to get him out of her private life…or even out of her head!

The Millionaire Brother


Patricia Kay - 2003
    And that singular act changes his life, for he finds he cannot forget the girl or abandon her. As he helps "Jane Doe" build a new life while she struggles to regain her memory, he realizes he is finally ready to put the past behind him and move forward in his life, too. This fifth book of the Rainbow's End series gives readers the kind of satisfying and emotional, family-oriented story Ms. Kay is known for.

The Christmas Collection: A Christmas Romance / The Proposal / Dearest Eulalia / Christmas Proposal


Betty Neels - 2003
    These stories are light, heart warming holiday stories filled with typical Neel characters and descriptions.A CHRISTMAS ROMANCE: Dr. Professor Hugo Benedick & Theodosia Chapman -Theodosia's Christmas isn't turning out as she'd hoped and her family seem to have excluded her from their festive celebrations. But it seems that handsome physician Hugo Bendinck is planning a very special Christmas for Theodosia... that might just include marriage!THE PROPOSAL: Dr. Renier Pitt-Colwyn) & Francesca Haley - A chance meeting in the park with wealthy consultant Renier Pitt-Colwyn made Francesca start to dream of a different life. But a man like him could hardly be interested in an ordinary girl like her. Or could he...?DEAREST EULALIA: Dr. Aderik van der Leurs & Eulalia Langley - When Eulalia is faced with the prospect of losing her home at Christmas time she is devastated and has to decide whether a paper marriage to handsome surgeon Aderik van der Leurs is the answer. But is a bride of convenience really on Aderik's agenda?CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL: Dr. Oliver Hay-Smythe & Bertha Soames - Bertha is kind-hearted and giving but her family's demands are stretching her good nature to its limit. That's when Dr Oliver Hay-Smythe decides to sweep Bertha off her feet and give her a little tender loving care for herself...

A Father's Fortune


Shirley Hailstock - 2003
    Until nursery school teacher Erin Taylor offered him a job he couldn't refuse, in a sweet, sexy voice that took his breath away...and tempted him to fight for a future -- with her.Erin loved children, but she'd long ago given up on having a family of her own -- until she hired Digger to renovate her day-care center. Now, one breathtaking smile at a time, this brawny builder was reshaping her heart. Could she convince him to try his hand at happily ever after?

Ten Acres And Twins


Kaitlyn Rice - 2003
    But the will gave her the baby girl and Jack the baby boy! The devil-may-care bachelor couldn't possibly be a daddy. But when Abby offered to take both twins, Jack refused. Even worse, he looked utterly irresistible with a baby cradled in his strong arms. Abby needed a plan....Staying together on the farm they'd both inherited would surely bore Jack and show him he wasn't cut out for fatherhood. But as late-night feedings led to powerful longings, Abby dared to wonder...could a fancy-free bachelor become a forever family man?

For The Defense


M.J. Rodgers - 2003
    Rodgers released on May 23, 2003 is available now for purchase.

The Italian Doctor's Wife


Sarah Morgan - 2003
    The Italian Doctor's Wife by Sarah Morgan released on May 10, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Tall, Dark and Texan


Jane Sullivan - 2003
    He's the right kind of dangerous—powerful, brooding and hot as hell. Staying in Texas was never in the cards, although Wolfe's incredible kisses may just make her reconsider….Wolfe knows trouble when he sees it. The moment he rescues Wendy, he knows he should walk away. But she's a sexy spitfire, and since her car and money are gone, he lets her stay with him—temporarily. Her sweet body and fast talk can only mean trouble. He's always been a loner—except having Wendy in his bed every night isn't such a bad perk!

Roses After Midnight


Linda Randall Wisdom - 2003
    Roses After Midnight by Linda Randall Wisdom released on Jun 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Melting the Ice


Loreth Anne White - 2003
    Until her best friend was murdered and the investigation forced her into a partnership with Dr. Rex Logan - the man she'd loved, lost and been hiding from for six years.Rex had put Hannah's life in danger once before. Now he had to face her again, and this time, to protect her, he was staying close - very close. Working to expose a terrorist secret that could threaten global security, Rex was defenseless in the face of the powerful passion that still simmered between them. But was passion enough? And when Hannah told Rex her own secret - that she'd borne him a son - would she put all their lives in grave danger?

The Mommy Plan


Susan Gable - 2003
    In her opinion, he needs someone else to think about. And Molly's found the perfect candidate Miss Rachel, the arts and crafts instructor at Camp Firefly Wishes. Now all Molly has to do is get them together. Rachel Thompson isn't sure she's ready for this camp or these kids. For one thing, the campers and their parents talk openly about their experiences, something Rachel's not prepared to do. Her secret is too painful. But little Molly and her father are hard to resist. Slowly they're teaching Rachel to value the past, deal with the present and believe in the future.

Lonetree Ranchers: Brant


Kathie DeNosky - 2003
    Lonetree Ranchers: Brant by Kathie DeNosky released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Pure Indulgence


Janelle Denison - 2003
    Pure Indulgence by Janelle Denison released on Sep 30, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Have Cowboy, Need Cupid


Rita Herron - 2003
    Have Cowboy, Need Cupid by Rita Herron released on Jun 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Freefall


RaeAnne Thayne - 2003
    But now Shelly was dead--killed along with her husband, Peter, in a mysterious accident--and it was "Sophie" who was left to raise her children, live at the Monterey mansion--and marry a Canfield man. Only this time it was Thomas, Peter's older brother....Because Peter was dead. Or was he? Mysterious appearances at night to the contrary, he was reported to be, though no body had ever been found. And Sophie and Thomas had unfinished business--a love affair, barely begun, cut off abruptly all those years ago. One that this time Thomas was determined to see bloom....

Keeping Watch


Gayle Wilson - 2003
    So when reporter Kate August tried to warn him the bomber was about to try again, he didn't trust her. Not until the killer targeted Kate, too.Accidental Bodyguard by Julie MillerFaith Monroe had been framed for murder and now the killer was after her. She fled into the Wyoming mountains…and found herself at Jonas Beck's remote cabin. Jonas's gruff honesty and raw passion touched her soul. But had Faith found refuge…or a man more dangerous than the one she was fleeing?

Life is a Beach / A Real Thing Fling (Harlequin Duets, #99)


Pamela Browning - 2003
    

Expecting...And In Danger / Cherokee Marriage Dare


Eileen Wilks - 2003
    AND IN DANGER - Eileen WilksHE WANTED HIS BABY....When he learned Charlotte Masters was pregnant with his child, Rafe Connelly moved mountains to find her -- one step ahead of the killers who'd put a bounty on her head. Despite her protests, Rafe needed to keep Charlotte safe. For the sake of his unborn child, he'd do anything...even marry the woman who'd betrayed his family.SHE WANTED HIM....Oozing confidence and masculinity, Rafe was irresistible. Charlotte knew she could deny him nothing. Hadn't she already shed her prim facade and satisfied his every desire in a torrid night of pure pleasure? But she couldn't accept his proposal, for to a woman with secrets, Rafe was as dangerous as the killers at her heels....CHEROKEE MARIAGE DARE - Sheri Whitefeather"I DARE YOU TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ME."The press labeled coed Maggie Connelly young, reckless, impulsive. Actually, she was a woman in love. With Lucas Starwind. But the hardened Cherokee P.I. hid his battered heart behind a macho bravado. Maggie horned in on his case -- and his life -- and boldly promised: I'll heal your heart, then you'll have to marry me.Luke didn't believe in love, but he knew desire. Maggie Connelly -- almost half his age -- dared him to feel, to want, to hope. But Luke had to resist her, for if he took her in his arms, he feared he'd never let her go....

Hot Off The Press


Nancy Warren - 2003
    He's hot for her. Tess Elliot and Mike Grundel are rival movie reviewers who stumble on the news story that could make their careers. The only problem is they have to work together to get the story, and working together is the last thing either of them wants to do. But somewhere between hot leads and hot arguments, an attraction heats up that can't be denied. Hot Off The Press is the first in a trilogy, followed by A Hickey for Harriet and A Cradle for Caroline, a Double Duets coming in April from Harlequin.

How to Be the Perfect Girlfriend


Heather MacAllister - 2003
    She has to figure out whether to live her life fabulously married or contentedly single. But before she decides, she has to learn how to attract the perfect man. And VP Simon Northrup is definitely perfect. Even though he might be out of her league, he's still the right guy to "practice" on ...Simon has never met a woman like Sara. One minute she's an engaging innocent, the next a sassy sex goddess --- he just never knows what to expect from her. What he does know is that he wants to get to know her better --- much better. And after Sara seduces him senseless, Simon realizes she's the woman for him. Too bad he doesn't know that for Sara this is just a trial run ...

Lawman in Her Stocking / Her Texan Temptatation


Kathie DeNosky - 2003
    But was he prepared to pay the price of his soul-stirring seduction: marriage?Her Texan TemptationMary Beth Adams wanted nothing to do with love-them-and-leave-them old flame Deke McCall. She was too busy to save her home. Yet Deke's tempting kisses and heated caresses were just too hard to resist.

The Mona Lucy


Peggy Webb - 2003
    Matt Coltrane's mother invited him home to O'Banyon Manor to spend some good old-fashioned Southern time with her. But once there, love-wary Matt couldn't help but notice how often he was left alone with his mothers guest, the captivating and beautiful Sandi Wentworth. Sandi had been burned a few times by love herself, yet she couldn't help but be attracted to the kind-hearted man she found beneath Matt's brooding exterior. Matt and Sandi could not have had less in common other than the intense passion that seemed to stir every time they were together!

The Wrong Woman


Linda Warren - 2003
     And according to private investigator Ethan Ramsey, Serena Farrell's double is a stripper working in a Dallas nightclub.Serena doesn't believe it�but she can't help wondering. After all, her mother died when she was an infant and she's been raised by wealthy grandparents who refused to discuss the past. So she knows next to nothing about her parents. Could she possibly have a sister? A twin?She decides to hire Ethan to find out who this other woman is. That fateful decision leads to some shocking revelations about Serena's family�and about her look-alike, Sarah Welch. It also leads Serena into Ethan's arms...and into his heart.

His Convenient Fiancee


Barbara McMahon - 2003
    Nick Bailey is sexy, successful and cynical - and he's hers for the night!…he wants herforever!Molly is delighted with their date but it seems Nick expects his favor to be returned! Molly finds herself pretending to be his convenient fiancée…worse, it's going to be until Nick's satisfied she's paid him back - in full!

A Perfect Pair


Jen Safrey - 2003
    John had always preferred innocent dating to "I do."But after a sudden change of heart, she realized that all she wanted was to be a mother and wife. Who better to help her than her handsome best friend and downstairs neighbor, Nate Bennington?Nate had been ready to turn down Josey's proposition when he realized all she was asking for was his help in finding Mr. Right. So why was he so hot and bothered about her search for the perfect man? After all, because of his dark past, Nate had long ago decided he wasn't father material, so he could never be the man she was looking for.Or could he?

Married In Haste


Roz Denny Fox - 2003
    Married In Haste by Roz Denny Fox released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Her Greek Tycoon


Lynne Graham - 2003
    Until she overheard Dio Alexiakis discussing a top-secret deal, and he insisted that Ellie was an industrial spy! Ellie was unnerved by her confrontation with Dio Alexiakis. However, Dio knew just how he would deal with her. Ellie found herself on her way to Dio's island, and two days and nights of perfect passion... followed by an unexpected pregnancy. Dio had the perfect solution -- they'd marry for the baby's sake. By now, Ellie was in love with Dio, but could he learn to love his expectant bride?Husband on Trust by Jacqueline BairdMeeting sexy and dynamic entrepreneur Alex Solomos has transformed Lisa's life. In the seven weeks since their whirlwind wedding, her confidence and happiness -- both in and out of the bedroom -- have grown enormously. But Lisa finds she can't shake some nagging doubts about her husband. Passionate as Alex is, there are parts of his professional and personal life he insists on keeping from his new wife. She tells herself she's being foolish, until she makes two shocking discoveries in one night.Constantine's Revenge by Kate WalkerWhen Constantine Kiriazis reappeared after two years, Grace thought he'd finally forgiven her for her lack of trust in him - and for canceling their wedding. Certainly Constantine's desire for her had not waned. But neither had his desire for revenge. He fully intended to seduce Grace, but vowed she'd only be his mistress - never his wife. It was only when she melted in his arms that Constantine began to wonder who was exacting the revenge and who was paying the price!

Past, Present and a Future (Going Back)


Janice Carter - 2003
    Their trust was shattered, and their plans for the future were buried along with the truth about Rina's murder.Now, years later, Clare returns to her hometown, where she is troubled by thoughts of what might have been. Could she and Gil have lived "happily ever after," like her friends Laura and Dave? Clare is finally getting a chance to find out....

The Butler's Daughter


Joyce Sullivan - 2003
    The Butler's Daughter by Joyce Sullivan released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Baby By Chance


M.J. Rodgers - 2003
    Not just any man, but the stranger who fathered her unborn child. In desperation, she turns to David Knight, one of the detectives working for White Knight Investigations. She's sure she'll look bad to David -- she doesn't even know the last name of the man she's searching for -- but she has no choice. It's the only way to find out about her child's father.David Knight doesn't expect to like every client he has. What surprises him is how much he likes Susan, especially since he knows she's keeping things from him. If she wasn't, wouldn't she tell him about the man who gave her the ring she wears on her left hand?

Mediterranean Rescue


Laura MacDonald - 2003
    Working side by side with Dr. Dominic Hansford leads to one unforgettable night of pleasure. Claire returns home with her head full of the warmth and splendor of Italy and her heart full of her secret lover. But, back at the hospital where she works, she discovers a new locum has been appointed, and his dark good looks are very familiar….

The Bachelor Chronicles


Lissa Manley - 2003
    The Bachelor Chronicles by Lissa Manley released on Apr 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Tall, Dark and Royal / Maternally Yours


Leanne Banks - 2003
    Could this be Daniel Connelly, the new king of Altaria? Erin knew she'd have her hands full teaching the American businessman royal etiquette -- and avoiding falling under his sensual spell. — Son of a former princess, Daniel had been raised with a strong sense of family honor. But nothing had prepared him for the night-and-day sessions with Erin... or the flare of heat that burned him in her presence. Erin was prim, proper, and pure, and he -- well, he was no innocent, and soon he'd be her king. For both Daniel and Erin, duty warred with passion... but which would reign?MATERNALLY YOURS by Kathie DeNoskyBrett Connelly loved women -- and he liked kids as much as the next guy. Still, the playboy tycoon wasn't about to trade his Jag for a minivan. Why, then, his sudden urge to rescue pregnant detective Elena Delgado?The fiercely independent Elena resisted his every advance, resented his every gesture. No matter that this sperm-bank baby was her last hope for motherhood... she wouldn't succumb to Brett's easy charm.Elena's sexy curves drove Brett crazy -- and scared the heck out of him. For he feared the dainty detective and her baby-to-be might just be what it took to bring this playboy to his knees.

The Long Journey Home (Mounties #01)


Kate Bridges - 2003
    

The Girl Least Likely To... / The Deputy Gets Her Man (Harlequin Duets, #94)


Dorien Kelly - 2003
    Duets 2-In-1 (94) by Dorien Kelly\Delores Fossen released on Jan 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Desperately Seeking Sully / Isn't It Romantic? (Harlequin Duets, #106)


Jennifer Drew - 2003
    Duets 2-In-1 (106) by Jennifer Drew\Dianne Drake released on Jul 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

The Sheriff And The Amnesiac / Comanche Vow


Ryanne Corey - 2003
    The feisty redhead with the high-powered motorcycle made quite an impression on the little Montana town -- even before the accident that stole her memory....Sheriff Tyler Cook -- a champion rodeo rider who'd walked away from a million-dollar career to become the law in his hometown -- wants to know her story, too. But folks are starting to think his interest isn't purely professional....And the sparks flying between the sassy stranger and the rock-solid Western lawman have the town wondering if she'll be sticking around -- even after she remembers who she is....COMANCHE VOW - Sheri WhitefeatherCOMANCHE BORN...COMANCHE BOUNDNick Bluestone had made a solemn vow to wed his twin brother's widow, raising their child the Comanche way. The desirable Elaina would be his wife, but Nick could never forget the decision had been his brother's, not hers.Elaina had convinced herself marrying Nick had nothing to do with their mutual attraction. What she felt for Nick was more intense...and much more dangerous. She'd lost her heart to a Bluestone once -- did she dare allow her new Comanche husband entrance to her soul?

A Real Work of Art / Thick as Thieves (Harlequin Duets, #104)


Samantha Connolly - 2003
    If only he knew which Dean he was actually dating!Thick as ThievesSome laws are meant to be broken!If Jared McLean had known what doing a favor for his buddy would mean, he would never have agreed. Who wants to break the number one best-friend law - no falling for your friend's sister? But driving across the country with the scattered and far too tempting Cat Levery makes Jared forget all about best friends! And their steamy kisses make him forget all about the thieves who seem to be tailing them...

For The Sake Of Their Baby


Alice Sharpe - 2003
    For The Sake Of Their Baby by Alice Sharpe released on Nov 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

The Replacement


Anne Marie Duquette - 2003
    But that closeness came between him and Lindsey Nelson, the woman he'd planned to marry, four years ago. When their wedding plans fell through, Lindsey ran as far and fast as she could.Now Eric heads a small team of winter rangers in Yosemite, a team that includes his twin sister. They're looking for a kidnapped child hidden somewhere in these snowy mountains. When one of his rangers dies in an avalanche, he needs a replacement, someone who specializes in handling search-and-rescue dogs. That someone is Lindsey Nelson.The hunt for a missing child brings her back to snowbound Yosemite, back to a place she wanted to forget. Back to a man she can't forget - and the twin she can't forgive.