THERE WASN'T A WOMAN ALIVE WHO HAD EVER REJECTED REPORTER RILEY O'NEAL.All he had to do was smile and flash those dimples. But there was a first time for everything. Riley's first came in the form of waitress Teresa Scott, and what a lovely form she had. It was a ritual. Every morning he ate breakfast at the Rainbow Café, where, along with great coffee, Teresa served up a big «No.»But when a scandalous news story led Riley to discover that Teresa wasn't exactly who he'd...
Love for the Father of the BrideIt’s the perfect place for a wedding…and Paul Drennan’s daughter will make a beautiful bride. But Bride Mountain Inn co-owner Bonnie Carmichael only has eyes for the father of the bride. Too bad she’s already married – to the inn itself. Still, if anyone could make her think of her desires, it’s this sexy single dad. Marrying off his only child, Paul can taste freedom for the first time in two decades and falling for the wedding planner is not on his agenda! Until...
The Evening Star's Police Blotter: WANTED!Small-town reporter Lindsey Gray is being charged with stealing police chief Dan Meadows's heart. Ten years her senior, Chief Meadows always thought of her as a little sister. But now that he's discovered her beauty, it looks like there might be something brewing there. Hopefully the chief isn't too late. Lindsey was last seen leaving town for a quick getaway. She is considered gorgeous and gutsy. If you have any information on this...
Someone's sleeping in my bedNeeding to ponder a marriage proposal, play-it-safe Jenny Baer escapes to an Ozarks cabin–right into bed with a naked man! What's a recuperating Officer Gavin Locke doing in her rental amid a raging storm? He's the last thing she needs–the man she loved…and left.Trapped with Jenny in his cabin, with no power and too many memories, Gavin knows nothing's changed. She can't accept his dangerous career, and she's about to marry a powerful...
Pilot Trent McBride had always been a little too brash, too cocky for his own good. But that was before his recklessness almost cost him his life. After a plane crash leaves him permanently grounded, he doesn't know–or care–what he's going to do with his life. Then he meets Annie…Annie Stewart has come to Honoria to start over. After dumping one fiance, the last thing she's looking for is a man. Then again, she's never come across a man like gorgeous, grumpy Trent McBride...
COURTSHIP OF CONVENIENCEThey were neighbors. Friends. Acquaintances, actually. And about all shy, intense Lydia McKinley and smooth, ambitious Scott Pearson had in common was zero tolerance for romance–and two matchmaking sisters bombarding them with blind dates. Still, why not join forces to outmaneuver their siblings?The strategy? Don protective camouflage. Pose as sweethearts at social occasions. A hug here, a kiss there, and they'd barricade themselves against a barrage of misguided...
To: My assistant From: Scott Prince Re: Will you marry me?Bachelor Scott Prince knows he wants a family – so it's time to find a wife. But for a workaholic construction company owner with no time for romance, the perfect woman may just be his very loyal, very pretty assistant Tess Miller. For Scott, their engagement is a practical business deal…with a bonus.Scott's proposal is exactly what Tess needs to prevent another holiday season alone. And then he kisses her–and she realizes...
A baby and a bride!You're cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of Stephanie McLane and Cole McKellar… and the impending birth of their child!Free spirit Stephanie «Stevie» never expected to wed her good friend and neighbor, number-crunching Cole. But then she never expected to be pregnant and alone. Cole's offer of a marriage of convenience is the perfect arrangement. He's a widower who wants a child, and her baby needs a daddy.As Stevie's pregnancy hormones rage,...
Jamie Flaherty has been in love with sexy Trevor McBride all her life. Only no matter what she did, Trevor had never noticed the adoring girl from the wrong side of town. But now Trevor's back, chased home by scandal. And Jamie isn't waiting any longer….Trevor McBride had always prided himself on avoiding the McBride family curse. Now he's come home, a widower with two children and a huge aversion to gossip. And even though gorgeous, free-spirited Jamie seems determined to test...
IN THE NAME OF…LOVE?Dating Bryan Falcon was only supposed to be a decoy, something for the tabloids to latch on to and run with. Still, Grace Pennington never expected to actually have feelings for the hard-core businessman. And although she'd simply promised her twin sister that she'd «date» Bryan until her sister's nuptials and then say goodbye, Grace sensed an attraction between herself and Bryan that was hard to deny. But were Bryan's signals for real, or was he doing an...