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Digging for the truth is what Amanda Jensen does. And interviewing ski legend Brody Jones is a journalist's dream come true. Yet something else is happening between them, something neither of them expected. Acting on their attraction, they spend one incredible night together.Still, Amanda's instincts tell her there's a bigger story waiting to be told.Being snowed-in is an advantage because Brody's definitely hiding something. But if she does her job to find out what that is, she puts his comeback in jeopardy–and risks what they share. Now Amanda has an impossible choice: her career…or his.

Shhh! Our Town's Secret Santa Is… Burke Burdett? The alpha brother in the pack of Burdett brothers? The handsome man who disappeared from my life last summer after some very complicated family business? Yet he's asking me, Dora Hoag, a workaholic with nowhere to go for Christmas, to help fulfill his mother's dying wish.She wanted Burke to take over as «Secret Santa» for Mt. Knott, South Carolina. To help the less fortunate find something extra in their forgotten stockings. How can I say no? Especially when what I want most for Christmas is another chance at forever with the man I love.

For the last year, Josie Redmond had raised her twin sister's child as her own. Now Adam Burdett could take her boy away. The scion of a prominent South Carolina clan, he'd come home to claim his rightful son. Expecting the fight of her life, Josie was stunned to discover the handsome Southern charmer had a different agenda. The prodigal son who'd turned his back on a whole town was seeking his own redemption.Could Josie help Adam forgive the sins of the past and create the home they'd always wanted– a place where they could both truly belong?

It's The Only Home She's Ever Known And Ruth Ann Blakely isn't going down without a fight! The equestrian trainer has lived and worked in the stables of The Hawkridge School her whole life. She can't allow some big-city architect to tear it all down…even if Jonah Granger is as attractive as he is persuasive.When Jonah moved to North Carolina to be near his stepdaughter, he didn't expect to be raked over the coals by an outspoken horse trainer. Passionately opposed to the new stable he's designing, Ruth Ann is a force to be reckoned with. In more ways than one…

AN UNEXPECTED ROMANCEAs the CEO of Brooks International, Ryan Brooks has money, power and a sought-after family name. But here on his sister's ranch in Claremont, Alabama, the billionaire only wants to be loved for who he really is. So when small-town shop owner Maribeth Walton ignores him and his valuable business advice, he's determined to figure out why. Problem is, Maribeth knows he's not sticking around and she won't let him get close. Or could it be she's keeping a secret-one that may hold the key to why she's so reluctant to admit she's falling for the billionaire?

EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE…Finally back on her feet after a nasty divorce from local cop Foley Blue, Lea Webster was getting ready to adopt the baby she'd always wanted. But Foley was stalking Lea and his once-idle threats were escalating to violence. Her cries for help went unheeded–no one wanted to cross the town's favorite son.Then Zach MacKenzie moved in across the street, and Lea found herself irresistibly drawn to his protective strength and quiet faith. Yet Foley's jealousy built dangerously, threatening Zach's freedom and Léa's safety. And she had to wonder whether their newfound love–and trust in each other–would be enough to save them both.

MAN of the MonthMR. NOVEMBERThe Problem: Sexy single dad Porter Wyman was a Texan born and bred, but this tycoon's fortune was no help in his current predicament. If he didn't get some assistance with baby Matthew soon, he was going to run for the hills.The Solution: Ellen Sexton. She was silk to his denim. Lace to his leather. And whether she knew it or not, she was the perfect woman to cuddle little Mathew – not to mention his dad!Next Steps: Convince this independent filly that settling down to a ready-made family was the trail to a tried-and-true happily-ever-after.Man of the Month: This Texas tycoon was used to getting what he wanted, and what he wanted now… was Ellen!

Living alone in the Colorado Rockies, U.S. Marshal Dan Mason didn't want company.Still, Dan couldn't resist a damsel in distress, especially when a hiking accident left violet-eyed «Angel» on his doorstep with no memory and no identity. Even if sharing his tiny cabin with this mysterious, vulnerable beauty was pure temptation!Angel might not know who she was, but she was sure she'd never encountered a sexy lone wolf like Dan before. He had closed off his heart behind a thorny wall, but Angel could see beyond his gruff exterior. She was determined to bring Dan back to life…though it was going to take more than one steamy kiss to do the trick!

Sweet Nights, No Promises…After her year-long affair with Solomon Maclaine, it was clear to Roberta that she would never be anything but his mistress. Mac's first marriage had left its scars on him, but he still seemed to give most of his time to his ex-wife and spoiled daughter.Roberta faced a hard decision: if she were to have the commitment and children she craved, she'd have to leave. But could she really give up the love she shared with Mac? A love that brought with it no promises… but the sweetest nights of passion?

MRS. MARSHALL…AGAIN?The stranger at her door swore he was family, brother to the man who'd broken her heart and left her pregnant with twins. Before long, Uncle Mack had won her daughters' affection…and made Heather feel like a woman. But experience had taught her that to love was to lose, and though Mack wanted to form family ties, he didn't seem the type to stay….He was world famous…wined and dined beautiful women. She wore secondhand clothes, pinched every penny and hadn't dated in years. They couldn't be more different. Yet irresistibly they were drawn to each other. But Heather had traveled this road once before with a Marshall. Was Mack certain heartbreak…or the husband of her dreams?

A steamy videoDeciding to add some adventure to her lackluster love life, designer Amanda Matthews tapes herself performing a seductive striptease. This secret weapon is guaranteed to tempt any man into a passionate affair. Too bad the man she made the tape for never sees her show….An unexpected audienceDetective Duke Rawlins has never seen a surveillance video like this one! He's haunted by images of Amanda strutting across his TV screen. And now that he knows what she's covering up with her clothes, there's no way he'll let her out of his sight…or his bed.A breathtaking pursuitAmanda can't believe that being held in custody could be so incredibly satisfying. But Duke still has to get to the bottom of his case. So what else can Amanda do but help him out–undercover…and under the covers?

When Harley Nelson got on his motorcycle and drove out of Portland, Oregon, ten years ago, he left behind a bad reputation–and a baby.Audra Worthington was the reason for both. Well, the baby, anyway. The reputation he already had. It's why rich girl Audra fell for him in the first place. Now Audra's dead. His son, Brandon, is being raised by her family–good girl Lauren, the perfect daughter, and her uncompromising parents.But Harley's a self-made success down in California and he's ready to take responsibility for his son. And Harley Nelson's trouble. He's shown up at her door, saying he wants to get to know his son–ten years too late, in Lauren's opinion. Too bad he didn't stick by her sister, Audra, when he got her pregnant. (At least, that's the story Lauren's always heard.) And too bad he still looks so good in that black leather jacket…