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Shackled to her enemy!As the prison gates close behind her, newly free Beth Lazenby vows that they are also closing on her past. Until she encounters the merciless lawyer who helped to wrongfully imprison her all those years ago… Still convinced of her guilt, Dante Cannavaro is stunned when his anger boils over into passion.There’s no chance he’ll allow Beth to escape – especially now she’s carrying his heir! With a proposal that is more of a command than a request, will Beth ever be able to prove her innocence – or will she be forever beholden to her enemy?‘The dialogue between the hero and heroine is riveting! A must for all Jacqueline Baird fans.’ – Andrea, Teacher, Stratford

Working together 24 hours a day…Romana Claibourne was determined to prove to Niall Farraday Macaulay that she and her sisters could run Claibourne & Farraday, the exclusive London department store, more profitably than the Farraday men. That should be easy, thought Romana….Oh, but it wasn't! Romana had Niall following her every day for a month, assessing everything she did. How could she impress him when he was so overwhelmingly attractive that she couldn't even concentrate? Then, bang!–that was it–she was in love with her enemy….

THE FORBIDDEN MAN Zach Durham could rustle the orneriest cattle, charm two rambunctious kids… and inspire desire in women who should know better. And Emily Stockton knew better. Her sister's ex-husband was way off-limits… but this flesh-and-blood, taut-muscled, slim-hipped cowboy had her pulse pounding, her heart racing and her mind reeling.She wanted to forget the real reason she'd come to his spread and simply be in his arms, live on his ranch, tend her adorable niece and nephew. But her stay was temporary. She knew it, and Zach knew it. So why was he looking at her like a man in love… like a man who wanted her by his side – forever?

A mother for his daughterEver since Joel Mortimer lost his wife, he's thrown himself into his work and been a dedicated single father to his daughter, Beth. Joel wrongly blames himself for the loss of Beth's mother and their unborn child. He has vowed never to have another child, or put his little girl through any more trauma–until he meets his new colleague, Lisa Richardson.Though Lisa isn't looking for commitment either, she can't resist Joel, and one night they give in to temptation. But when Lisa finds out she's pregnant, they both have some soul-searching to do.

Her protector in the A & E.Consultant Kate Kennedy arrives at work surprised to discover that her patient is being investigated by dark, gorgeous police inspector Mario Volante.Mario's Italian charm and bright blue eyes pierce right through Kate to the vulnerable woman underneath. But Kate is newly divorced, and Mario has very good reasons for not letting their relationship get personal. Yet when Kate's life is endangered Mario insists that he stay with her. Suddenly his overnight vigil provides too great a temptation, and Kate finds herself in his strong and protective arms.

Consultant Toby Barker has a secret…He has been in love with his best friend Dr. Saskia Haywood for years.Dr. Saskia Haywood also has a secret…She's struggling to come to terms with an illness that could ruin not only her ability to work in the maternity ward, but also her chances of having children.Now both secrets are out…Saskia knows of Toby's desire for a family – something she'll never be able to give him – but what she doesn't realize is that Toby will do anything for her. Starting with a Christmas proposal she'll never forget!

An accident forces emergency nurse Leah Jacobs to share a home with E.R. Specialist Cole Richardson. Cole may be sexy as sin, but his ice-cool reserve is driving Leah mad.The drama and emotion of E.R. gives her a glimpse of Cole's tender side – until a major incident brings back memories that Cole has buried.Will this intense experience make Cole realize that he doesn't ever want to let Leah go, but that he really wants to claim her as his bride?

ADDICTED TO ADDIEOnce, rancher's daughter Addie Gentry loved a cowboy with all her young heart–and she gave herself to him completely. But, despite his ardent promises, Deke Larrabie rode off into the sunset, unknowingly leaving Addie with child….What scandalous secrets made Deke disappear? And how dare he come back to Bridgewater on the eve of Addie's engagement, to stir up desires as stormy as a Texas twister, to enthrall her young son, to claim what he vowed was rightfully his? Lithe, lean and more dangerous than ever, would Deke repeat past wrongs–or was this cowboy finally home to stay?

ROYAL AFFAIRA blue-blooded bachelor!The last thing Carrie Dunn had expected when she arrived in the glamorous dukedom of San Rinaldo was to meet a real-life Prince Charming. A small-town American girl, she had been swept off her feet by the charismatic Count Leone Montecrespi and had almost believed that her fairy-tale romance would last a lifetime. But she and Leone were worlds apart–marriage was out of the question. After all, who'd ever heard of a countess from Colorado?Romancing a royal was easy–marriage another affair!

Only faith sustained Lindsey Mandel after the loss of her beloved twin brother.Now a freak accident would test the U.S. Army corporal's mettle once again. Desperate to save her brother's injured horse, Lindsey placed her trust in handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. When Brian saw Lindsey pinned beneath the steed, his only thought was to save her.With his own faith shaken by the death of his wife, he was amazed by this plucky female soldier who gave her all personally and professionally. Inspired by Lindsey's commitment to kin and country, Brian soon found a love that made him feel truly blessed.

You can't give to others…until you give to yourself!With Christmas only twelve days away, supermom Abby Blake is going on strike. Sure she loves her grown daughters and their families, but do they all have to be so…well, needy? Having made her stand, Abby's not about to let anything–or anyone–stop her. Especially her sworn enemy–alpha male extraordinaire Cole Hudson.Abby convinces him to fly her to Chicago on his private jet for a little R and R. But Cole's got other plans–a surprise detour to Paris. And thanks to a luxury suite, a fabulous shopping spree and enough sparks flying between her and Cole to light up the Eiffel Tower, life is definitely looking up for Abby. Maybe this «strike» should grow into a year-round holiday….

THIS CHILD IS YOURS….Softhearted Rachel Quinn traveled 1200 miles to her old hometown to deliver an orphaned infant to its only kin, rugged, rough-hewn Kane Riley. Trouble was, years ago Kane had unwittingly stirred womanly dreams and desires in Rachel's teenage heart. Dreams she'd long since abandoned.Worse, the brusque, brooding loner the townsfolk shunned claimed he'd be nobody's hero, refused to take his tiny niece–unless Rachel became the temporary nanny. Still, Rachel saw baby Heather gain a toehold in Kane's hardened, haunted heart. And she found herself foolishly aching to live out her lost dreams: to make this man and child hers.