But a hot fling could easily turn into a major mess for both of them.Then again, what's a little "mess" every now and then...

    She vowed to stay professional--but she could tell that he wanted her. She saw the longing in his eyes, heard the desire in every word. And before long, one kiss led to a shocking night of passion...and an unexpected pregnancy.Past experience had left Rick wary of commitment, but he was determined to do the right thing by his child. He proposed, offering Eileen his name, his home, everything...except his heart. That was off-limits, but nevertheless there was no quelling his desire to have Eileen back in his bed--where she belonged!

    Which was why his insistence that they date made no sense to Christine. Yet, if she wanted that mysterious box he'd outbid her on during the town auction, having dinner with the sexy Texan seemed her only recourse.Christine vowed she'd find something to throw Mr. Thorne-in-her-side's attention off her plan. Like the newly made-over Christine. And by his reaction to her little black dress, she'd found just the thing to keep his interest while she worked on a plan to steal away her prize. But was it possible catching Thorne would be her ultimate reward?

    But his quiet life suddenly came under scrutiny when a young stranger came to town, claiming to be Sam's secret daughter...upsetting his very existence, not to mention his budding relationship with lovely nurse Maggie Whiteside.Maggie wasn't swayed by all the talk surrounding Sam. Because she believed that she and the rugged lawman shared something special. Maggie and her young son had always known that he was a man to count on.Now she had to show him that he could count on her....

    He'd lived by his own rules, playing a high-risk game of danger and intrigue. For a man like Steven Colter, the future held no promises.. . .Until he rescued Karen Walsh from the hands of South American militants. He thought she was lovely, yet his instincts told him to run for cover. He had never known a more caring, more captivating woman. And now the lady was reversing the odds--for the first time in his life, he was in love. Though becoming a hostage to his heart was against his nature, he discovered that surrender could be oh, so sweet.

    Tall, Dark & Royal by Leanne Banks released on Dec 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

    Against his wishes, John Osborn’s mother hires an assistant for his antiques shop. One glance and John knows that Dani is unsuitable—she’s too pretty, off-beat and vivacious for the business. John is certain that she won’t last past the summer in his sleepy seaside town. But Dani is determined to prove herself so she can rebuild her life and repair her broken heart, and she’s going to do it in Ocean Shores. The store sparks her creativity, even if a vintage cradle uncomfortably awakens her buried longing for a family of her own. Her warmth and empathy make her a natural at sales, and despite himself, John starts to like her. But John was deeply wounded by the only woman he ever thought he’d love, so he keeps himself buttoned up and guarded. He may have to admit that Dani is the best thing that’s ever happened to the store…but is she also the best thing that’s ever happened to him?

    Her wild one-night-stand target? Hottie baseball player Heath Donovan. Problem? He's not exactly who she thinks he is!Team coach Heath takes one look at Amber...and wants to make her melt under his touch. Groupies aren't usually his style...but this sexily distracting woman is different. She should be...because she's not exactly a groupie!It's a hot, fast fling with incredible sex! Only it's soon coming to an end. Because temporary sex, even the earth-shaking variety, never leads to a home run. Unless these two players can let down their guards in time to let them both win this game....

    Sean, a Miami undercover cop, witnessed the crime and throws himself into danger, pretending he’s Amanda’s lover. It’s a perilous game, but Amanda knows there’s no one to pay her captors, and she finds it’s easy to play along with her irresistible mystery man…Originally published in 1987

    . . that was what Faulkner Scott's young son wanted. The motherless twelve-year-old was determined to appoint Shelly Astor his new mom after she saved his life. Then she met his dad! Who was going to save Shelly's heart from a new accident waiting to happen --- like falling in love with the boy's gorgeous father?The Apartment by Debbie MacomberNo matter that Hilary Sullivan was twenty-four years old, played flute for the Portland Symphony and had her own apartment --- Hilary's mother was overprotective. So how was Hilary going to convince her that mother didn't know best when it came to having a macho army fly-boy for a roommate?A Special Request by Judith DuncanSarah Jeffrie's son didn't want much --- just a dog and a dad. Nat Anderson had the dog --- and he'd be a prime candidate for dadhood, except Nat was just passing through. Sarah refused to fall for a sexy smile, but Nat wasn't leaving till he fulfilled her son's special request.Three touching, romantic stories celebrate the joys and surprises of motherhood, including ""A Special Request,"" in which Sarah Jeffries meets sexy Nat Anderson but thinks that he is too much of a wanderer to be a father to her son.

    And in all his years of training, no one had touched Joshua Martane like the fragile young woman who had been brought to the psychiatric ward five months earlier. Suspected prostitute. Brutalized victim of a serial murderer. Mystery surrounded who she was -- and who she wasn't.But one thing was certain. Joshua was completely entranced with the amnesiac woman with the huge blue eyes whom he called Maggie. He knew therapists shouldn't get involved with their patients. But Maggie was already much more than a patient. And whatever her secrets were, he was going to have to help unlock them.

    As he drove away, she forgot the broken heart that had brought her home to Arkansas. She only remembered the rugged face of her rescuer, who she soon discovered was Seth Talbot, the town's new minister.

    When spirited Sally Driver, owner of a New Age coffee bar, discovers a pile of perfume-scented love letters addressed to her late husband, Paul, from a woman named Laura, she joins forces with Todd, who was Paul's best friend, and together they search for this mystery woman and unexpectedly find love, forcing them to choose between the past and the present.

    Entangled With A Texan by Sara Orwig released on Oct 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

    But could Morgan's suspicions about the mysterious Greek tycoon withstand the all-consuming desire ignited by his kiss?