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The first kiss…was a peck on Brooke Watson's cheek following a proposal from Texas's most eligible bachelor, Matt Cutter. Though uninterested in a temporary «marriage,» Brooke couldn't refuse when Matt promised funding for her favorite charity.The second kiss…was sensual. Matt's ailing grandmother would rest peacefully knowing he would be wed. Besides, acting like the loving couple with Brooke was remarkably easy….The third kiss…was real! Somehow their pretend courtship developed into a relationship running deep with tender emotion. But marrying for the wrong reasons could ruin everything….

One Man Had All The AnswersJosie Blume's earliest memories were of an eccentric mother who hid her three daughters away from prying eyes and scared off trespassers with a gun. Josie's bizarre childhood had to be the explanation for her miserable track record with the opposite sex. That's why the spunky interior designer needed to piece together her family puzzle, even though it meant finding the father who'd rejected her at birth–and who might reject her again.As always, her buddy Gabe Thomas was beside her every step of the way. Yet the closer she got to the truth, the more confusing things became. Of course, passion was something women shared with men–but passion with your best male friend?Heartland Sisters–together again.

One wrong turn and heart-throb director Kristian Demetrious meets beautiful VJ Lewis.She needs his help – and a ride in his Ferrari to Dallas. Kris wants to give her both… Yet his career depends on his not giving in to the passion VJ ignites in him. And denying temptation gets harder with every mile…

HOME ON THE RANCH"Jan Freed writes with spice and flair! An exciting new voice in contemporary romance." – bestselling author Susan WiggsThe H&H Cattle Company, near Gonzales, TexasScott Hayes–He's the owner. Scott's a hardworking cattleman who's got a reputation with the ladies. Not that he has any time for womanizing these days. Fact is, Scott's putting in twenty-hour stretches, now that H&H is down to one hired hand. And the word around these parts is that H&H is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.Margaret Winston–When Scott calls her a princess, he doesn't mean it as a compliment! Still, Maggie has a few choice names for Scott, none of them pretty. That's because Maggie knows Scott from the old days and there's bad blood–and a good horse–between them.HOME ON THE RANCH

MAN OF THE MONTHMR. OCTOBER Name: Kyle Phillips Occupation: Cowboy – and reluctant hero Damsel in distress: Lauren Davie Kyle had seen every manner of occurrence on his Texas ranch – even a freak snowstorm couldn't rattle him. But the pretty young thing he'd found snowbound on his property was making the upright bachelor reel with ungentlemanly thoughts. Of all the luck to be stranded with such an innocent beauty… .Trapped for three days in close quarters, Kyle could feel his temperature rising. His pure-as-the-driven-snow houseguest seemed intent on making him her first conquest! What was a proper cowboy to do?MAN OF THE MONTH: He's snowbound with an «angel» – who's a temptress in disguise!

PRIVATE INTERVIEW WITHSEXY TEXAN AUTHORQ: Dr. Alex Myerson, is it possible to overcome heartbreak and find that special person meant just for me–er, I mean you?A: Read Making the Most of Life, Tabitha Tyler, and you'll have your answer! It's possible, but personally, I wouldn't risk falling in love again, especially not with my publicist…no matter how appealing you are.Q: Well, Alex…I did read your self-help ■book and my advice, «Doctor, heal thyself.» I'd even go so far as to offer you my private assistance for mending your .wounded heart. What do you say?'A: I'd say that's a pretty sweet proposition….

Accustomed to hiring and firing in a snap, Pete Scholfield was at a complete loss when it came to finding a wife. So why, when he engaged Ms.Thomasina Tyler to relocate his business, did he find himself considering her for another role? Sure, the chic spitfire was invading his dreams, but no way, no how did Tommie fit with his ideal of the perfect wife and homemaker!Starting out with nothing, Tommie had worked too hard to become Fort Worth's most successful Realtor to let this handsome millionaire with decidedly old-fashioned views distract her. Clean and cook? Tommie would turn up the heat, all right, but not in the kitchen!

SPIRITUAL HEALINGWhen Joseph Caldwell started the New Life Center's program, he wanted only to regain mobility in his leg. He didn't realize the center's philosophy was to rehabilitate the body…and the soul. He also didn't know he'd have such a tough–and caring–trainer.From the moment he met Connie Harmon, Joseph had a feeling he faced much more than physical therapy. For lovely Connie believed that, more than anything, Joseph had to regain the faith he'd lost. And though he protested, he knew if anyone could help him, it was this kind and compassionate woman.But Joseph wasn't sure he could overcome his mental wounds, and accept the love Connie felt he deserved….

Their unexpected familyEllie Thomas was meant to be a surrogate mum to the baby growing inside her, but when her best friend abandons her, everything changes. The moment her son is born Ellie knows she could never give him up! But the one person she can turn to for help is the doctor who delivered her child.Dr Luke Gilmore didn’t have a picture perfect childhood, but he instinctively wants to protect Ellie and her baby. He was only passing through, but he may have just found a reason to stay…

Is close to home really where the heart is?Eve has had enough neighbour trauma to last a lifetime, after her now ex-husband ran off with the woman next door. So when she moved on to a new state, a new city, a new everything, Eve was shocked to discover her new next-door neighbour was her fellow dumpee, Derek.The tall, dark and handsome former spouse of the woman Eve’s ex left her for. And when it came to her neighbourly policy, Eve was determined to remain strictly ‘hands-off.’ Only resisting Derek’s charm was almost impossible. Had they both travelled miles and miles just to find what they were looking for…right in their own backyard?

From top-notch doc to daddy!Dr Tess Dalton couldn't wait to give her two closest friends the greatest gift – a baby of their own. But when tragedy strikes, Tess finds herself alone, carrying her friends' baby… Enter the baby's uncle, Callum Halroyd, leading surgeon and dedicated bachelor.Returning to the Outback for the sake of his family, he's shocked to meet Tess… and to discover she's about to give birth to his nephew! Becoming an adoptive dad certainly wasn't in Cal's plan! But newborn Oscar and beautiful, vibrant Tess make Cal reassess everything… Soon he realises just how much he wants to give Tess and the baby the love and care they so very much deserve…

Consultant surgeon Daniel Ashwood has come to Australia to find the woman he loved and lost a year ago. Unfortunately, he is currently Louise Andrews's patient, rather than her colleague. Nevertheless, he's determined to see if she'll give their relationship another try.Louise has a surprise for him, too– a three-month-old surprise! After first overcoming his shock, Daniel realises that baby Declan could actually be the miracle he thought would never happen. Now all he needs is another miracle– to convince Louise she can trust him with her heart.