Barbara Boswell

How could Luke Minteer be picked for a jury? And he was… glad? Maybe his happiness had to do with the sexy, single, nine months pregnant woman who sat beside him… and his surprising attraction to her.But of course Luke' s desire for Brenna Morgan meant nothing! Just because he checked on her every day, charmed her into eating out with him, daydreamed about making love to her… well, it didn' t mean a thing. Except that Luke was pretty sure that in a court of law, his behavior could only be...

They called him America's most eligible bachelor, but high-powered executive Michael Fortune didn't want a wife. So he offered his faithful secretary, Julia Chandler, a surprising proposition: become his pretend bride–for a price.Then the world would think he was married, and he could get back to business. Michael never questioned why unassuming Julia agreed to his outlandish charade. Or what would happen once their convenient engagement became a passion-filled affair…producing an unexpected...

MAN of the Month MR. FEBRUARYThe Brennan Man: The very handsome and sexy Dr. Devlin Brennan, expertly skilled in the operating room… and the bedroom.The Brennan Charm: His bedside manner could win over any woman – except Gillian Bailey, the one who really mattered.The Brennan Baby?: Seems Gillian had some serious explaining to do… So Devlin was a daddy!He and Gillian had definitely shared some heated moments. But she'd walked away first – a fact that still rubbed love-'em-and-leave-'em Brennan...

The Brooding Bachelor Three marriage proposals and not one walk down the aisle had Hannah Farley swearing off men forever. Until the sexiest stranger Clover, South Carolina, had ever seen turned up. With his black eyes, black T-shirt, black worn jeans and a temper to match, Matthew Granger was an irresistible challenge!But all the man did was stomp around town and ask strange questions. He wanted something – and obviously it wasn't a blushing bride. Of course, Hannah knew there were ways to...

Mr. August Wilde Man: Rancher Mac Wilde desperately needed a woman's help.Not-so-wild Woman: Kara Kirby could be a wonderful wife, but would she agree to Mac's marriage proposal? Mac knew Kara hadn't come to Montana to find a husband! But this rugged cowboy needed Kara – not for himself, but to take care of his four rambunctious kids.There was no way he was going to let her get away without putting a ring on her finger, but Kara wasn't about to agree to a marriage without love!

MR. MAY Man: Cade Austin, CEO of BrenCO Mission: To lure pretty Kylie Brennan out of the boardroom and into the bedroom! Mistake: Letting her know his not-so-honorable intentions… Cade didn't need a meddling woman in his life! So when the late owner of BrenCo left him 49% of the company – and Kylie the other 51% – Cade decided he would buy her out, then get her way out of town.But when she came strolling into the office – all lush curves and long legs – Cade knew that this was one woman he...

MAN of the Month MR. JUNEThat Marriageable Man: Tall, dark and very sexy Rafe Paradise was single and satisfied – until he «inherited» four mischievous kidsHis Ultimate Dilemma: Being a devoted dad without getting hitchedThat Marriageable Woman: Next-door darling Holly Casale.She knew exactly what Rafe needed – her! Rafe was determined to be an exceptional single father. But keeping his mind strictly on fatherhood was impossible with luscious Holly offering helpful parenting hints. Besides, Rafe...

MEN of the YEAR MAN of the Month «If you're pregnant, we're getting married!» -Flint Paradise, CEO and surprised father-to-be After a single night of passion put Ashlinn Carey in the family way, millionaire businessman Flint Paradise acquired a very stubborn, pregnant bride. Ashlinn made it clear that unless his shotgun vows included loving and cherishing their baby, it wouldn't be a warm, willing wife he'd come home to.But the rugged loner didn't know the first thing about loving anyone . And...

Mr. September Name:Garrett McGrath Game: F-U-N! Flame: Headstrong Shelby Halford Aim: To get Shelby from the boardroom to the bedroom! I've got three beliefs:1. You want what you can't have;2. Business and pleasure should always mix;3. No challenge is too great.And showing Miss Haughty Halford how much fun work can be is the perfect way to put my policies into action. I know she thinks her blue blood can't mix with my blue-collar background.But give me a few weeks alone with «Her Royal Highness»...