She’s too busy running her mother’s diner and raising her wild teenage sister. She doesn’t like to dwell on the dreams she once had, dreams she put on hold. Then Owen Miller walks into her diner and changes her life.She doesn’t know what to think when Owen hands her a letter from her father—a father she thought was dead—requesting they meet. As if that wasn’t enough, her sister has become more than she can handle. It’s time for Willa to figure out what’s happened to her life. And maybe, with Owen around, she can finally believe in happily ever after…Originally published in 2005.

    That’s until her best pal Nia suggests a blind date with her fiancé’s best friend: charismatic William Kennedy, owner of the hot nightclub Millennium. Sparks certainly fly, when they meet…but they burn a bit too hot – Lexie thinks sexy, confident Will is arrogant, while he’s convinced she’s gorgeous, but shallow. When Lexie’s put in charge of her company’s fashion show and needs a venue, Will offers Millennium. Lexie reluctantly agrees, but as they work together, she realizes she misjudged him. Can Will convince the love ‘em and leave ‘em Lexie that they’ve got what it takes to last a lifetime?

    consultant Mac Sullivan it’s just another day. Since losing his wife two years ago, he’s thrown himself into work and has no interest in serious relationships.Enter nurse Louisa Young, who brings warmth, sparkle and Christmas into his E.R. department. The question is, can she bring it into his life as well? Louisa’s one Christmas wish is that maybe, just maybe, she can melt the ice that surrounds the gorgeous consultant’s heart…

    He knows that money can't buy love. So when Josephine Delaney arrives in Brandt's Corner and announces that her motherless nephew would be better off with her rich family in Chicago than on his father's run-down spread, no way will he relinquish custody of his son.Josephine has seriously underestimated the opposition. JD isn't a daddy because he has to be. He's a daddy because he wants to be -- a daddy by choice. He'll never surrender his little boy.Soon there's something else JD won't surrender -- Josephine Delaney herself!

    Now, after a twelve-year absence, she'd returned to bury her estranged father...and her past. But discovering that her first love, Sheriff Shane Golightly, was her new neighbor wasn't the mark of a sane woman. Particularly when just the sound of his molasses-smooth voice recalled the one and only time they'd made love—and reopened old wounds. Laurel vowed she'd just make Shane recognize the strong, independent woman she'd become and move on, but the sheriff seemed determined to make Laurel give Lucius—and him—a second chance....

    The Ramirez Brides Bundle from Harlequin Presents features The Ramirez Bride by Emma Darcy, The Brazilian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid and The Disobedient Virgin by Sandra Marton.

    House of Secrets by Tracy Montoya released on Oct 11, 2005 is available now for purchase.

    Cupid and the Cowboy by Carol Finch released on Feb 08, 2005 is available now for purchase.

    Heart of the Storm by Mary Burton released on May 31, 2005 is available now for purchase.

    But despite her dreams of a royal wedding, it seems Rodolfo's princess must be chosen for her blue blood, not her red-carpet reputationMARRIAGE SCANDAL, SHOWBIZ BABY! By Sharon Kendrick The world's most glamorous couple, Jennifer Warren and Matteo D'Arezzo, are on the red carpet at their latest premiere--despite having just split up! Watching their steamy movie together sparks unstoppable passion and with life-changing consequencesSEX, LIES AND A SECURITY TAPE By Jackie Braun Rumor has it former film star Colin McKinnon's got serious political ambition. No wonder he can't afford to be seen with infamous Tempest Herriman. Too bad he's been caught on CCTV in flagrante with the wild child!

    Now she must protect her personal enemy. Adria's barely started her undercover administrative assistant job when it becomes clear someone else already has the financial wizard in their sights.Turning his back on his father's illegitimate crime empire, Peter has dedicated his life to helping people to become financially independent--legally. Until the explosion in his office, he didn't think he had a single enemy.But his newly hired assistant seems certain he's a target. Reluctantly, he allows her to convince him they must go to a safe house to protect his employees until they find out who sent the letter bomb.Forced to spend time in proximity, Adria begins to understand how different Peter is from his father. Now she must choose between keeping her promise of revenge to her dying grandfather or keeping the man she loves alive.

    Safe by his side originally published: 2000, The bodyguard's baby originally published: 2001.

    Now, with outlaw treasure hunters on the warpath for the gold bullion her father had heisted years ago, her only recourse was trusting her sexy savior. Derek seemed to be a Good Samaritan who'd ridden to her rescue and vowed to protect her. But though swept away by mind-blowing desire in their secluded hideaway, Lydia suspected there was more to his story than met the eye. And as he tried to stop a power-hungry menace, she knew their connection would be put to the ultimate test.

    They may be instantly smitten with each other, but the secrets they have kept locked away make their future together uncertain.For Brad, the solution lies in putting his past behind him, But Zoe's secret goes a lot deeper, and to reveal all she needs to find the courage to trust Brad completely. Only then can their powerful feelings win through...

    But she needs a pretend husband, and why not her longtime nemesis, sexy ex-cop Kevin Vickers? When the bullets start flying and the adrenaline gets pumping, so does their sizzling attraction. Is there safety in his arms, or greater danger? You won’t be able to put down this fast-paced romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical series. “...a real page turner. Jacqueline Diamond’s skill at mystery writing shines through in this suspenseful tale of opposites attracting.”—Madaleine Laird, Romantic Times

    They believed their love could withstand anything. But life can change in an instant and Claire is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice and disappear. For years afterward Tucker mourns her loss. Can these two star-crossed lovers ever find each other again? Patricia Kay delivers the kind of complex, emotional, deeply satisfying story she is known for in this heartbreaking tale of love and loss. PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR PATRICIA KAY: "A stunning book from a master storyteller. Patricia Kay writes from the heart about matters that touch us all." -- Susan Wiggs, NY Times bestselling author "A beautifully written compelling story you won't be able to put down." --- Georgia Bockoven, USA Today bestselling author "If you love LaVyrle Spencer, you'll love Patricia Kay." --- Deborah Smith "Wonderful . . . (a) sparkling romance." --- Eileen Goudge "Kay's writing is solid, and her narrative swiftly reaches a satisfying finish." -- Publisher's Weekly "Patricia Kay writes from the heart about people we come to love." --- Christina Dodd, NY Times bestselling author "Heartrending and touching . . . Ms. Kay never fails to deliver this kind of story." -- Amanda Kilgore, Huntress Reviews "This marvelous story is full to bursting with winning characters, special moments, and most of all, hope, faith, and the rejuvenating power of love." --- Romantic Times Magazine "An intriguing story of love at first sight." --- Houston Tempo Magazine "There are deep questions about relationships and serious character growth evident in this story, which is also warm, sensuous, and excellent entertainment." --- Rendezvous magazine "A warm, tender, beautifully written love story with an emotional punch that only Patricia Kay can deliver." --- Amanda Stevens, USA Today bestselling author PATRICIA KAY is a USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 novels of romance and women's fiction. Her 2000 novel THE WRONG CHILD was nominated for a Rita, the most prestigious award given to authors of romance and women's fiction by the Romance Writers of America. She and her two cats make their home in Houston, Texas. To learn more about her and her books, visit her website at www.patriciakay.com.

    First she overslept, then she left her book club book on the subway, and now she’s got to pull together a brilliant idea for a new show in the next four hours if she ever hopes to get a promotion. To top it all off, her long-term, live-in boyfriend—the one she wanted a “break” from, the one who was supposed to come crawling back, promising to stop pestering her about marriage—has made a decision. And it’s not the one Holly was expecting.

    For those individuals responsible for the fundraising efforts of their nonprofit organizations, Ahern offers a quick-paced collection of practical tips on how to create an effective donor newsletter that will increase support and donor loyalty. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

    As a woman, carrying a heavy emotional burden, she can't risk falling in love. Only Bella can still feel her life beginning to change, no matter how hard she tries to resist their mutual attraction.But will Heath ever trust Bella once he discovers who she really is?

    So he proposes to his boss, Dr. Claire Thurman. But when he asks her to become his convenient wife she discovers it's not enough - she wants to be a wife in every way . . .

    Now his widow, seven months pregnant and stranded in Australia, seems determined to turn Dev's life upside down!He's intrigued by this beautiful young doctor, but Devlin doesn't believe in happy endings anymore, especially under these circumstances. A future for them seems impossible, ridiculous, improbable. Except, against all the odds, lovely, vibrant Emma is bringing the joy back into his world.

    Only a dire emergency could bring Wade Winslow back to theplace where he'd never belonged and never would. But now someone else needed his help - the trusting young girl who'd given herself to him......in a searing night of lovemaking Erin McCuen would never forget. Then Wade left town, taking her heart with him. Twelve years later the lanky boy who's been her biggest defender was back - a risk-taking smoke-jumper tempting her with passion that stunned them both.With Erin by his side, was Wade ready to slay the dragons of the past and take the biggest risk of all?

    A tidal wave has swept across Petrel Island. Houses are destroyed, people injured, homeless...or worse.The rescuers. Dr Grady Reece leads an Air-Sea Rescue team to help the isolated community...and finds dedicated doctor Morag Lacy in charge.The unfinished business! Morag and Grady once had a blazing affair and a brilliant future, before she left him to be the island doctor. Grady has never stopped loving her - but she'll never abandon her duty. Could this be his chance to win her back?

    So when she started a terrific new job at Fortune-Rockwell, she wasn't prepared for the ultimate distraction -- her new boss, Derek Rockwell, who made her blood sizzle like the salsa she loved to dance.Derek's passion was for making money, not for the many women he loved and left. But his new employee -- as brilliant as she was beautiful -- was unlike anyone he'd ever known. Would one forbidden night of passion lead to the end of their working relationship...or was it the first step toward starting a future together?

    Yet after meeting his stunning new colleague, Dr. Nicolette Bourgeois, Stephen finds relaxing a little difficult But could Nicolette be the one? The one to restore Stephen's faith in love...

    The woman stirred powerful passions in him, but had a secret that threatened to destroy them all. Because she was Jayde Ashton, a British spy sent to uncover the truth about David's questionable business dealings. Instead, though, she stumbled upon a web of deceit that put David and his little girl in grave danger. In an instant, Jayde had to choose between the job she lived for...and the man she loved.

    But Aristide, her husband, has suffered a partial loss of memory.Eden's heart is torn in two. Aristide remembers almost everything - except that he has a wife. Yet perhaps Eden has been given a second chance to save her marriage, which was at breaking point before the accident: Aristide's body hasn't forgotten the desire they once shared...and she's still carrying their precious, tiny child...Moonlight And Mistletoe by Louise AllenGuy Westrope, Earl of Buckland, was not a gentleman used to encountering opposition to his will.But the quick-witted, stubborn and delectable Miss Hester Lattimer was proving to be more than a match for him...Local ghost stories would not scare Hester from her new house - especially not at Christmas! Though her heart told her to trust the mysterious earl, she knew she had to be wary. Even if Guy was not behind the strange events, letting him get too close would inevitably reveal her scandalous past!

    But Maya Rainbow wasn't his typical rescue: The hippie girl he barely remembered from high school had transformed into a woman unlike any he'd ever known. And when a car accident forced Sawyer to deliver Maya's premature baby, his professional concern for the boy soon blossomed into something more for the child's mother. Strong-willed and stubborn, Maya always stood on her own two feet. But having a shoulder to lean on felt good and having the rest of Sawyer would be even better. Still, Maya had long ago stopped dreaming of a prince on a white horse . But wait ! Was that galloping she heard in the distance ?

    When she meets consultant Luke MacKenzie she learns that hers isn't the only heart in need of help.Is where the heart is...Their journey is full of saving lives and challenging emotions, and through it they find a love that neither has experienced before. A love that is tested when Rowena faces a life-changing diagnosis that is familiar to them both. Only if they confront their fears than they face anything, anywhere, as long as they are together24:7 Feel the heat - every hour... every minute... every heartbeat...

    The Bodyguard's Baby and Protective Custody are joined by bonus trivia, an article on The Writing Life, and a Sneak Peek. Reissue.

    Her doctor husband, who was supposed to be attending a medical conference, was found dead of asphyxiation…in his mistress’s apartment! Was everything, including his love for her, a lie? Emily is deeply hurt as she tries to wrestle with the cruel news. The one person who holds out a helping hand in her time of need is her late husband’s brother, Dillon. Despite the fact that Dillon was always cool and indifferent toward her while she was married, he’s now pulled a complete one-eighty and is taking care of her every need. But behind his kindness, Dillon is hiding an even deeper secret.

    But when she fell in love, light finally came back into her life.He was her path out of darkness, her sun and moon, so when he was captured by a tribe of female vampires on a trip to mysterious Transylvania, she lost her entire world. Now she’s hunting the vicious bloodsuckers with the help of a ruthless mercenary. But when the mission takes a brutal twist, she’ll have to decide who’s worthy of saving—and who must die…

    Both her karma and her little white lies are unfolding as they should, until she has to persuade a hot-looking mechanic to part with a custom bike for one of her mother's fund-raisers.That's when she finds out her power suits aren't exactly revving his engines and decides to explore her options. After all, every smart girl knows just where to find the choke...and the throttle!

    She misses him very much, but what was the point of staying when she'd failed to deliver the one thing Hassan needed -- a child and heir?When Hassan tricks her into returning to him, Leona is furious and puzzled. Why does he want her by his side again and back in his bed?Surrender to the Sheikh by Sharon KendrickWhen Rose was whisked away from London to Prince Khalim's desert palace on board his private jet, he treated her more like a princess than an employee. Yet she knew she could never be his wife. An appropriate bride would be chosen and he would have to live his life of duty. But now their need for each other was so demanding -- all she could do was surrender to the sheikh....Desert Affair by Kate WalkerStranded with a devastatingly handsome stranger, Lydia Ashton decides to throw caution to the wind and spend a luxurious and passionate three days and nights in his arms. Soon she discovers that her charming stranger is the proud son of a sheikh, heir to the throne of Kuimar, and used to getting exactly what he wants. And he wants Lydia. Amir fulfills her every desire, and their passion seems to know no bounds. Lydia knows she has broken the rules by falling in love. Too late, she discovers why....

    The Protectors--The Beginning by Beverly Barton released on Mar 29, 2005 is available now for purchase.

    doesn't quite go as planned, nurse manager Madison Walsh must rely on the new consultant, Guy Boyd, to save the day. This requires her to put her trust in someone else— something she hasn't done for a long, long time.Soon trusting turns to loving, but Madison has her daughter's happiness to consider. Guy is a wild card. If she lets him into her life, is there any guarantee he will stay? Guy must show Madison that he can be the husband and father her family needs full-time.

    However, it's freedom at a price....Bound to a stranger...Jake Ramirez has become guardian to Cat. He must protect her from unscrupulous men and find her a husband.By her most precious gift!Jake is overwhelmed by Cat's beauty, but she's still a virgin. Can he resist bedding her -- before he finds her a suitable husband...?

     Jonah Lanigan couldn't drive the haunting blue eyes of his new employee from his mind or dismiss the notion that they were an eerie reflection of others he'd seen before. Could he help Mary piece together her fragmented past and in the process, become part of her future?

    But when he learns that his only love, Selena, is imprisoned for his own, faked murder, Canby must return to England to save her. His sudden reemergence into society will come at a price to his freedom--and the ultimate cost to him may be Selena herself.

    

    David Gentry's life when she found him injured near the Dharavaj jungle. As she nursed him back to health, he nurtured feelings in her she'd never known---so why did he leave without a trace?

    After all, she needs something - or rather, someone - to convince her father she can juggle a personal life and control of the company. A relationship - no, wait! an engagement - will show him who's really boss.And that's where Colin and his...indiscretion...comes in. He's the perfect temporary faux fiance - one she can control, so she won't lose control.Trouble is, even the best laid tactics can fall apart when they're based on false assumptions!

    Until an undercover exercise almost costs him his life.Miss Sarah Russell, newly appointed housekeeper, knows only of her lord's rakish reputation. She's unprepared for his surprise proposal of marriage -- and the way her body responds to him!Burning desire turns to passion for Joshua and Sarah, until rumors and whisperings rear their ugly heads. Who is the shadow following Sarah's every move? What did actually happen to Joshua's late wife? What is this intriguing man hiding...?The Lord and the Mystery Lady by Georgina DevonGuy, Viscount Chillings, had little choice. He could not deny an injured traveler time to recuperate in his home. Only this mystery guest upset his ordered life because he just couldn't ignore that she was a very beautiful, seductive woman....But a woman without any memory, apart from an abiding sense of great loss. What shadows did her past hide, and what would happen to their growing attraction if she ever regained those memories...?

    After he's set up by the cartel, Santana goes on the run with cartel employee, Jennifer Martinez. Includes tips on how to pick the perfect diamond and a recipe. Original.

    Saskia Haywood for years.Dr. Saskia Haywood also has a secret…She's struggling to come to terms with an illness that could ruin not only her ability to work in the maternity ward, but also her chances of having children.Now both secrets are out…Saskia knows of Toby's desire for a family – something she'll never be able to give him – but what she doesn't realize is that Toby will do anything for her. Starting with a Christmas proposal she'll never forget!

    “We're thirteen years apart in age, am I nothing more than his temporary plaything?” Penny decides that she wants to be on equal footing with Raul, so she proposes to him! However, things backfire on Penny when Raul misunderstands what she really wants and rejects her confession. She leaves the house in a shocking manner, but anew life begins to blossom from within Penny...!?

    She wishes that the little orphaned boy on the children's ward can have one real family Christmas before it is too late. And secondly she wants consultant Nick Watson to notice her again, and remember the friendship they once had.

    

    Everything had suffered but most of all her marriage. Now, after a year away, she's fit, healthy and happy again but the fight isn't over yet She's determined to win back the handsome Greek husband she loves.Andreas knows how brave his beautiful, innocent wife has been, so he agrees to her request: to live as man and wife for one whole month....

    Fetzer released on Feb 08, 2005 is available now for purchase.

    With less than forty-eight hours and four countries to search, Becca had her perfectly polished hands full. Could she find the diamonds, rescue a nanotechnologist, discover the Brit's real intentions and get home in time to host her Valentine's Day charity gala?

    Not Beau Stanton. Still, he's determined to be a great dad to the fourteen-year-old problem child who shows up on his doorstep. And that means the end to his days as a footloose bachelor. That's not difficult -- until he meets Nancy McGuire.Nancy has her own problems. She's a single mom who doesn't need a man like thrice-divorced Beau. She's been there, done that and got the T-shirt. No need to repeat.As the season of goodwill toward men approaches, these two families of two are thrown together. Hard to believe, though, that in this case two and two can ever make four.

    The priceless gem she's providing security for has disappeared. 2. If anyone looks into her background, they'll discover she was once a thief. 3. The person who has the gem knows exactly who she is.... Because he's the man who raised her -- and trained her to be a cunning thief. She'd fled and made a new life for herself, determined to use her unique skills for good. But to retrieve the stolen gem and keep everything she's fought for, she's got to turn the tables and prove the student is now the master....

    From the final dress fitting, to the office party, to the rehearsal dinner -- oh, and that weak-in-the-knees feeling she kept getting around her future brother-in-law...He was about to marry the woman of his dreams -- or so he once thought. But spending time with gentle yet passionate Jessie opened Mac McKenna's eyes to a marriage that was less business arrangement and more love of a lifetime. Would the top-notch lawyer adhere to his well-thought-out plans...or follow his wayward heart?

    But twenty- six hours of babysitting his sister's infant triplets is making him feel utterly helpless. His sister Patti was supposed to be back yesterday. Now he's worried. But he's pretty sure where she is -- at the family cabin eight hundred miles away.Jed needs a miracle -- fast. And that's exactly what he gets when his new, very beautiful neighbor Annie Harnesberry drops by to offer a helping hand. She seems to have a magic touch with babies and calms the triplets down within minutes. In an act of desperation, Jed asks Annie to join him and the triplets on his mission to find Patti -- and Annie accepts! Jed has never needed anyone, but he's starting to think that needing Annie wouldn't be so bad....

    Right, Bethany tasks Grace, a professional matchmaker, with finding her a date for New Year’s Eve. Grace is happy to oblige — but for research purposes, she’ll need Bethany to go on a "practice date" — with Nick!

    The Homecoming Hero Returns by Joan Elliott Pickart released on Jun 28, 2005 is available now for purchase.