And thanks to the town fathers of Glory, Kansas, he was now not only the new sheriff, but a paying guest in Zena Briggs's home!It had been a long time since Tom Bolt had anything worth living for. But the Widow Briggs was an angel who had offered him a haven in her home and in her heart. A heart he knew he'd break when the time came for him to leave ....

    Who could blame him? Thanks to a scheming female, his life had once nearly been ruined. And as for kids--well, after what he had been through, Rance wouldn't be ready for fatherhood for a long, long time.MEN AND MARRIAGENever again--that was Darvi Stanton's vow when it came to men. Then she met Rance, and her determination trickled away as they plunged headlong into a passionate entanglement. Only when it was too late did Darvi recognize the familiar symptoms and remember what happened when caution was thrown to the wind. Babies happened....

    If only she'd stay awhile--because Rawly was very good at convincing women to see things his way....Coral Malea had come to the islands under protest. She hadn't planned to relax on sunny shores, or have a fling with a gorgeous cowboy. She wanted to sell her inheritance, collect the half brother she'd never met and return to California--and her oh-so-proper fiance.But her cool control was no match for the heat of Rawly's gaze--and somehow Coral found herself agreeing to stay a little longer in paradise.

    — If only Eden Sommers had agreed to marry him seven years ago, widower Caleb Remmick would have had it all today: his thriving business, a wife to come home to and a mother for his lonely son, Josh. — If only Caleb Remmick could have kept some of the promises he'd made to Eden back then and put her before his business. Eden would have suffered anything for Caleb's love--except loneliness.If only the two people Josh loved most in this world would fall in love with each other--again. Then maybe Josh would have a real family.

    Revenge-minded WomanTen years ago, the heartthrob of Horton High had romanced Trisha Lassiter--a brainy "plain Jane." Then dumped her when she'd discovered his true motives. Trisha had never forgotten or forgiven Cody Malone....Now a gorgeous new Trisha saw a chance for justice, and made plans for a romance rematch--one she wouldn't lose....How could the scheme fail? Cody was every inch the hunk she remembered. And he was powerfully attracted to the new Trisha. The only catch was making sure she didn't fall in love....

    Too bad the man who would make a perfect father is a sexy play-by-the-rules guy who has no intention of making more babies…or falling in love with his bewitching temporary housekeeper.Maureen O’Shay is a live-for-the-moment woman who has always wanted the joy of babies and children in her life, but without the complications and distress of love and marriage. Still, when she ends up working for businessman Gabriel Bonner, she can’t help noticing that he would make a perfect father…and that he’s totally out of reach and a danger to her battle-scarred heart.As for Gabriel, he’s the polar opposite of Maureen, and she’s turned his world upside down. Discovering that she’s searching for a sperm donor makes him a little bit crazy. Knowing that he has solid and heartbreaking reasons he could never be that donor or the man to make her happy makes things worse, especially since he finds himself—reluctantly, undeniably—attracted to her. It’s a complicated relationship, but there’s one thing that both Maureen and Gabriel agree on. If they’re not very careful, this is going to end badly.

    From different worlds, both are headed for a collision - until the haunting caverns reveal secrets that change them forever...Storm-Tossed by Lee KarrStranded with two staffers and three children, hospital administrator Elizabeth Preston cursed the raging winds and rainfall that held them captive. Then Davin Delmar emerged unscathed from the hurricane, offering his help...and mesmerizing Elizabeth's heart. But was Davin truly a gift from above...or the harbinger of doom?The Ancient One by Rachel LeeCody Walker spent his life guarding the Ancient One's secret vault. Then archeologist Lynn Carstairs made the find of the century, threatening to unearth ageless secrets - and deeply-buried desires...Three spine-tingling tales from the dark side of love...