A brief trip to Dallas for a wedding offers veterinarian Cecily Connaught a chance to break her sexual dry spell and seduce a man, but she fears she's forgotten how. When she bumps into gorgeous Will Murchison, she's ecstatic.The hunk from her past would be a perfect one-night stand, she thinks–until Cecily learns he's taken. What she doesn't realize, though, is Will isn't married. But he's using the misunderstanding to ensure he's the guy who fulfills sexy...
Up till now, Lucy Cordell has led a pretty sheltered life – but she's ready to burst out of her shell. Still, she has absolutely zero experience with men – so she needs help. Someone to help her shed the cloak that seems to scream VIRGIN! every time she gets within five miles of an eligible guy.Who better than the dashing Player Prince, Damien of Montedoro? He's always come to her rescue before…True – but Dami only agrees to school Lucy in the fine art of seduction because he's...
"I'm not the baby's father!"When a beautiful brunette wheeled a baby carriage into Dominic Hunter's office, he knew he could not have forgotten making love to her! But Tina was convinced that Dominic was Bonnie's father–even if he did insist on denying paternity–and she was determined to make this heartless seducer face up to fatherhood.Heartless? Even Dominic couldn't resist baby Bonnie, whether she was his or not. Seducer? Suddenly Dominic couldn't resist...
Pastry-shop owner Reilly Chudowski has spent most of her life squelching her secret cravings. But when delicious Ben Kane shows up with an offer she can't refuse, Reilly can't help indulging a little.Only, the more she has, the more she wants. But Ben is known for dating L.A.'s creme de la creme. How can down-to-earth Reilly be anything more than the flavor of the month?The decadent delicacies Reilly creates are irresistible, but the delights she serves up in bed are what Ben...
A FUR-EVER FAMILYBaker Lily Langtry isn't one to commit to anything more than her mouthwatering pastries. So when a puppy appears at her door, she's stunned at her new responsibilities…and how quick she is to fall for the adorable creature. But Lily gets more than she bargains for when she takes the cute canine to visit strikingly handsome town vet Christopher Whitman.Unaware of the Matchmaking Mamas' scheme to bring them together, Lily and Christopher give in to an immediate...
Married for a day, in love for life Nealy Grainger knew that returning to Cypress Pointe meant an inevitable encounter with her teenage crush, and momentary husband, Dane Peterson. She could handle it. She wasn't the wounded girl who'd left Cypress Pointe years ago, heartbroken and furious when Dane had annulled their marriage the day after they'd eloped.Now one of L.A.'s most in-demand celebrity event planners, Nealy's only come back for a vacation and to help with her...
She deserves a man she can count on Eight years ago Brigham Collier broke their engagement, and Molly Darling's heart, when he put the military first. Now Molly is a childless widow, and the returning soldier's back in town…with the most adorable baby she's ever seen. He needs help looking after Laila, left in his care by a fallen teammate. But time is running out. Who will keep Laila when duty calls again?Molly can't turn her back on an orphan, but Laila reawakens her...
Love On The Lazy Y?She'd sooner sleep with a snake! Yet Amanda Johnson had no choice but to do business with barracuda Scott Beringer. This millionaire wanted to go from computer wizard to prime cowboy material, and he had Amanda hanging by the ankles–well, he had the deed to her beloved ranch. All he wanted were cowboy lessons, and he'd sell her back the family homestead.It seemed like a simple exchange, but teaching Scott «the ropes» had Amanda in a tizzy. For while he might not know...
Marigold couldn't wait to spend the festive season in her friend's cottage–without a man in sight! But after injuring her ankle, she was thrown on the mercy of her arrogant neighbor instead–handsome surgeon Flynn Moreau.Flynn took charge and insisted Marigold stay with him. They were alone together in his palatial home, and the blizzard raging outside was soon matched by the storm of passion within. Marigold's New Year's resolution had been to stay happily single, but first...
Life is good–if somewhat lonely–now that Marc Merit has returned to his family's island home. There's no eligible woman in sight until Mimi Bapiste literally crashes into him. A dependable doctor, set in his ways, he finds spirited Mimi bothersome…but oh, so beguiling!As aggravating as her temporary boss is, Mimi can't deny his devastating good looks. What Marc needs is to loosen up and enjoy life. But valuing her freedom as she does, can Mimi afford to be the one to show him...
Four Babies—And Her Whole Family—To ProtectAshlyn Callahan has always known that her fate can only bring danger to those she loves. That’s why she flees Rancho Diablo–and the ornery cowboy she loves–to hide out in Texas Hill country. But all hell breaks loose when Xavier Phillips finds her . . . and her four newborn babies.Xav finally tracked down his warrior woman–only to discover she’s the mother of two perfect little boys and two perfect little girls. And he’s the father! Now Ash has to marry...
Come home to Shelter Valley where love lasts and families matter….Miranda Parsons is content with her life. She has a great job, a wonderful family, a lovely house. She has good friends. And she lives in a town where people know her, care about her. So what's missing?Passion–as she finds out when she meets Zack Foster.Zack's a veterinarian who's recently moved to Shelter Valley after the failure of a marriage he'd considered perfect. He still likes being with women, but now...