Carolyn McSparren

FAMILY MANIf wishes were horsesThe child's wish: A pony of her own. For her twelfth birthday–just as her father had promised years ago.The father's wish: A safe and happy life for his daughter. That's all Mike Whitten's ever wanted. And that means keeping her away from Liz Matthews and her «germ-filled» camp for young horselovers. It also means breaking his promise–a promise made in haste–at a time when Mike would have done anything to bring a smile to his child's face.The woman's wish: That...

By the Year 2000: CELEBRATE!What have you resolved to do by the year 2000?Victoria Jamerson's waiting for a miracle.Unfortunately, she doesn't believe in miracles.But she has to admit that Scotsman Jamey McLachlan's arrival at her Tennessee home couldn't have come at a better time. She needs all the help she can get to keep her riding school and boarding stables in operation. And Jamey certainly knows his way around horses.Fortunately–for Jamey, anyway–Vic doesn't suspect that his appearance at...

His «big» family is getting biggerEveryone in Hollandale, Tennessee, has heard of Dr. Pete Jacobi but they don't know much about the man. Pete keeps to himself and his family–the three full-grown elephants who roam the sanctuary he built for them. Then one night Tala Newsome needs his help, and Pete finds himself falling for the courageous widow.But loving Tala means accepting a whole bunch of Newsomes–Tala's two lively kids, her bossy mother-in-law and her eccentric grandmother-in-law.Suddenly...

Family Man"The Only Child is beautifully written, wonderfully rich, totally satisfying."–Debra Dixon, award-winning authorA Child Is Missing…Logan MacMillan hasn't seen his granddaughter, Dulcy, since the toddler was snatched by her fugitive mother three years ago. Logan never gave up hope of finding her until the moment his private investigator handed him a death certificate for a little girl named Dulcy MacMillan.A Child Is Found!Molly Halliday knows that the death certificate can't be...

When Paul Bouvet buys the old Delaney mansion, everyone in Rossiter, Tennessee, wonders what the big-city pilot is really after in their backwoods town. But Paul can't reveal what he hopes to find in Rossiter. If people learn the truth, his task will be even more difficult. In fact, the good citizens may even run him out of town.Then he hires Ann Corrigan to help restore his new property and finds himself falling in love with her. Suddenly his secret is at risk–as well as his life. And the...

Is he ready to soar like an eagle and live again?When Stephen MacDonald brings Barbara Carew an injured bald eagle, the widowed veterinarian doesn’t expect to heal two wounded males! Although he came to rural Tennessee to recover from his own accident, Stephen seems invested in Orville’s future…and Barbara’s. But even as their connection grows, Barbara isn’t sure she’s ready. Or has she already started to teach Stephen—and herself—to soar again?

Nobody ever ignores Dr. John McIntyre ThornIn the operating room he's king. His skill as a veterinary surgeon and his devotion to his four-legged patients are legendary. Unfortunately, his bedside manner with their owners needs a little work.When Kit Lockhart brings her Corgi to the clinic for treatment, Mac is scathing in his criticism. Why had she waited so long to get the little dog treated? Only when Kit turns to face him and asks him to repeat his words does he realize she can't hear.For...

There's a reason his cold case colleagues call him «Randy» Randy Railsback. And he's never been ashamed of his reputation with the ladies.But he is surprised by his intense reaction to Helena Norcross, one of his defense class students. He usually steers clear of women who aren't sending the get-to-know-you-better vibe. So what is it about Helena?The English professor is clearly bent on revenge against her perpetrator, but Randy's research leads him to believe the guy's crimes are escalating....

This was supposed to be paradiseThat's why Tim Wainwright moved his three children to Williamston, Tennessee, population 123. It was to be a refuge from the tragedy that had fractured their lives, a place where Tim could forget his mistakes.That's what the place meant to Nancy Mayfield. The veterinary technician thought she had finally achieved balance and peace in her life, and had put her past behind her.Except no one and no place is perfect–not even Williamston. But maybe two imperfect people...

Dr. Eleanor Grayson, large-animal vet at Creature Comfort, has taken care of animals all her life. Now she's in charge of the new farm program at the local prison. As she meets the inmates, one man catches her eye.Steve Chadwick was still grieving his wife's death when he was convicted of her murder. Now he has only one thing on his mind. Escape! He needs to confront the real killer before the man absconds to Brazil. The last thing Steve can afford is to let the attractive lady vet distract...