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HER FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD SECRET Years melted away the moment Vicki Bingham gazed into piercing blue eyes and took in the very gorgeous – very grown-up – version of the boy she's once loved. The rich boy who had deserted her after a magical night of exploring caresses and explosive kisses.The millionaire who was father to her teenage son… and hadn't a clue. Or did he? Because Wyatt Edwards had taken an uncanny interest in young Richie, and an even more unsettling interest in Vicki herself, the moment he'd returned to town. He seemed to want answers – and it was clear he wanted Vicki. But all that would surely change once this tycoon discovered the truth… .

HAD SHE FALLEN DOWN A RABBIT HOLE?Self-sufficient Nikki Day didn't know what to think when she awoke to find herself in a strange hospital staring at the man who was unknowingly responsible for her current «situation.» And even though she'd tried–apparently unsuccessfully–to put some distance between herself and her ex-boss, she and her unborn baby now depended on Alex Reed's care. Besides, any hopes Nikki had of maintaining a professional relationship crumbled when she saw the «honeymoon cottage» he'd rented. And if the heart-shaped whirlpool tub didn't shift her hormones into high gear, Alex's mere touch certainly did. But when the tycoon made his marriage bid, Nikki faced her toughest task yet. Could she turn a proposal born of duty into one of desire?

Hired…by an Australian tycoon!Kara Roberts has been roped into a speed-dating evening–and is shocked to discover that one of her dates is Matt Byrne, her ex-boyfriend! Matt's now a successful–and very sexy–lawyer, and as he only requires a girlfriend to advance his career, he's decided the best option is to hire one! It's a lucrative dating deal Kara cannot afford to refuse….Turn the pages to find out how Kara plays the dating game–and wins!

He was no Prince Charming[Marriage had never been a priority for Trey Brannigan. The Triple B Dude Ranch always came first–until he found himself distracted by a certain guest of the female variety. But why was the obvious beauty hiding her good looks beneath those frumpy clothes and glasses?She was no ugly ducklingSent undercover to review the ranch, Meg Chastain knew this was her last chance To prove herself a top-notch reporter. 'So, although Trey and his smoldering gaze were tempting, she had to resist. If she let him persist with his potent seduction, the only story she'd get would be the one about a cowboy who lassoed a young woman's heart…

When Shelby Lord went in search of her birth mother, the trail led to the Texas ranch of Gray Jackson. She arrived to find Gray struggling to care for adorable but rambunctious four-year-old twins.Gray had taken the twins to help out his sister-in-law–she was desperate. Now so was he. Shelby agreed to stay for a week and lend a hand. But the daily intimacy with Gray soon played havoc with Shelby's emotions. She still had unanswered questions about her past. Could she dare to dream about the future?

Separate bedrooms?When Trent de Havilland waltzed into Alethea's life, it was a relief to have some adult male company for a change. Her mother, sister and three young nieces were driving her mad and she was desperate to leave home. Then Trent suggested she move in with him….No way! She hardly knew him and any man who made her feel like he did was bound to be trouble! But it was part of the deal if Trent was to help her sister out, and soon Alethea had no option–she couldn't let her family down. Yet Alethea knew she couldn't live with Trent for long–or else their temporary houseshare would become a permanent bedshare!

One stolen kiss from hellcat Suzy Crane sent rancher-governor Gil Riley's good intentions skipping straight down the road to San Antone.Their passion was explosive – and so was news of baby-on-the-way! The cattleman vowed to make her First Lady, but Suzy refused to become «wife» only to shush scandal. Gil could care less about tabloid talk – he loved Suzy, body and soul, and she would be his forever-woman!After all, there wasn't a lady alive who could sweep this man out of his cowboy boots, then refuse his heartfelt proposal – not even the sauciest little cowgirl in Texas!

The pitter-patter of little TexaN feet? One night of passion with PI Andrew Walker and Hannah Bell has a six-month baby bump! No longer willing to trust her instincts when it comes to romance, Hannah decides to be a single mum. With her family rallying around her, Hannah knows her baby will be welcomed with love and joy.Accidental or not, Andrew wants to be part of his baby’s – and Hannah’s – life. He prides himself on always doing the right thing – but the more time he spends with Hannah, the more he likes the idea of a family of three!

One taboo TexanAfter a century-long family feud, Madison Milan doesn't trust any Calhoun–especially Jake, the man who ditched her on the night of their elopement. But when he shows up claiming an heirloom map leads to gold on her ranch, she's swamped by steamy memories. She may not trust Jake, but she just might want him….Jake will do anything to get what he wants–Madison's ranch. Consider it payback to the Milans. And Madison? She's collateral damage in their family feud. The confident cowboy has nothing to worry about…except falling for the forbidden beauty all over again….

The Charmer…Ewen Fraser's rakish reputation went before him–Rosanna had read the newspapers, and could see with her own eyes his collection of girlfriends, past and present…The Charmed …But that didn't stop her falling for him–he was funny, tender, warm and sexy, and working closely with him was a joy…The Trap…Rosanna was tempted. Ewen was all that she'd ever wanted, but could she trust her instincts when they told her that Ewen, the infamous lover-and-leaver, had marriage at heart after all?

When he'd first popped through the shrubbery, nurse Kirby McKaslin had found her new neighbor brazen and obnoxious. So she was more than surprised to find Sam Gardner volunteering to pilot an early-morning medical emergency flight…and fixing her fence, making her cocoa when she couldn't sleep, even cooking dinner.But when Sam took Kirby's hand in his, she wasn't surprised to find herself falling for him….Then he gently removed his hand, and closed his wounded heart to her. After he'd shown her that faith and kindness could exist in a man, could Kirby convince him that despite his past, love wasn't gone for him–forever?

EX MARKS THE SPOTRetired rodeo rider Jessie Leigh has one more trick to pull off: partnering with ex-husband Payson MacCormack to save her ranch. Hope's Ride offers horse therapy for children, and Payson is a pediatric surgeon at the hospital set to certify the program. Their split wasn't exactly amicable, but Jessie's determined to make it work…even if Payson's presence sends her heart racing.With a promotion on the line and a passel of kids in desperate need of Hope's Ride, Payson should be focused on prepping the program for the hospital's review. But he can't concentrate on anything but Jessie. Payson's career and Jessie's ranch are depending on each other, but will working together bring the surgeon and the cowgirl closer together, or drive them apart for good?