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Tony Perez has never fancied redheads. But this one's got his attention.In fact, Kat Monroe is attracting a lot of attention. The worst kind. With her recent lottery win and softness for hard-luck stories, she's the ideal target for the con man Tony is tracking. His old Texas Ranger instincts scream at him to warn her. But now that he's a private investigator, he has to stay under cover–even if it means putting her at risk.Kat has to believe he's just a flirtatious vacationer at the Phoenix Rising Resort. But the closer they grow, the tougher it is to pretend. Now he's facing an impossible choice. Keep up the charade and get his man. Or tell her everything, risk his case…and get the girl!

A riverboat card man, Jake Gannon is about as nogood as they comedespite that good looking hotness that can make a gal's skirts twirl in most unladylike ways.Suspected to be traveling under an assumed name, Jake has a mighty troublesome past, and was last seen in the company of one fiery filly who goes by the name of Ellie Winslow. . . . But Ellie ain't no ordinary looker. No sir, she landed here in 1876 by accident and is looking for her sister. . . and some answers.But first she needs to find a way off this here steamer with a man who fascinates her more every minutea man who's about to teach her just how wild the West can be!

When Dr Amelia Stockton sees dashing naval surgeon and old flame Cole Stanley on board her ship her heart calls mayday! Cole knows Amelia belongs in his arms – though getting her to admit to their explosive chemistry is difficult, especially given the Navy's ‘no relationship' policy!But when it comes to the beautiful Amelia, rules are made to be broken!

Twenty years ago Dana Logan reacted to this statement as any new mother would–with disbelief. Tomorrow? Didn't the years ahead stretch like a long, sunny road…with no end in sight?Well, Dana's just fallen into that end. Hard. It's as if her whole life has been a prep course–only, without warning, they've canceled the test. Her children don't seem to need anything she is able to give.Okay–so she'll just have to find someone who does want what she has to offer. If she has to drive into hell to do it…Judging by the sign she just passed–"Welcome to Hell. Population 512"–she already has….

All love is an illusion.Hayley was a woman with a mission: she was going to convince Andros Christos to agree to the marraige of her sister and his cousin. Having met Andros, Hayley realized that she had her work cut out for her.It seemed the Greek tycoon didn't believe in love – especially when it came to marriage! Andros, however, made it clear what he did believe in. But would the passionate attraction that flared between them ever be enough for Hayley?

Marry in haste, divorce at leisure… Lexi's husband of only one year was cheating on her. WHen she flung the words at him, «I really don't care about you breaking your promise – I would much rather have the money,» she was lying through her teeth. But now she had only her pride left to salvage.Let Jake think that she was a cheap little gold digger. She was going to leave him and start a new life! But, of course, Jake traced her to Italy and he wasn't about to let her forget that they were still legally married. But as far as Lexi was concerned, he could try blackmailing her all he wanted – she would never resume her place in his bed!

Some call him hermit Others call him hero Noah Saari is a North Country ManA few years ago, Noah left the woods of Michigan, ready to make a difference in the world. After a tragic accident, he came back–blamed by some, pitied by others, misunderstood by all. Now the only thing he wants is to be left alone.Then one night, Claire Levander stumbles across his path. Claire's not made for the backwoods–she's a businesswoman whose idea of the perfect vacation spot is a well-stocked resort. And although he doesn't know it, she has a plan that could change the lives of the few people in his hometown he still cares about. Even worse is the fact that she just might change his.

CONNOR WAS THE ONLY MAN SHE'D EVER LOVED…And he'd crushed her heart into a thousand painful pieces when he'd left town without a backward glance. Thoughts of Connor Devlin filled Nora McCall with hot fury–even hotter than the passion that had engulfed them both during their one night together. A night that left Nora with a lifetime of memories…and a daughter.AND NOW HE WAS BACK.For twelve long years, Connor had needed, craved, longed for raven-haired Nora McCall–and cursed the great sacrifice he'd made in order to save her family. Now he had returned to face his demons and fight for Nora's love. But Connor hadn't expected to face the shock of his life–a lovely young girl who called him Dad!

MR. AUGUSTPrince of a guy: Alex Brennan. Honest, loyal… a fairy-tale hero. Damsel in distress: Regan Stuart. Jaded, cynical… detests fairy tales.ONCE UPON A TIME…there was a free spirit named Regan who believed in Prince Charming and happily-ever-afters. Then she kissed one frog too many. So instead of searching for knights in shining armor, she armed herself with hard-edged realism to ward off would-be Romeos… .Alex knew that love hurt, but he also knew Regan needed to be saved. And though he was nobody's hero, he wanted to prove to this stubborn beauty that she was his princess… .MAN OF THE MONTH: This guy proves chivalry isn't dead!

Chloe Zuniga, VP of gIRL-gEAR cosmetics and accessories divisions, needed a man to save her reputation–even though her enjoyment of the opposite sex and her potty mouth was what got her into trouble in the first place. Her old friend Eric Haydon agreed to be her «steady date» for three company events–if she granted him three wishes.Eric just knew that he and Chloe were going to be lovers sooner or later. He simply had to figure out when and how. And once he'd done that, there was nothing left to wish for…except Chloe's heart along with her body.

Friend–or husband?It seemed to everyone in Pennington that Ben Fletcher had met his match in Kate Harker and was ready to settle down. But Kate didn't see it that way at all. Though Ben was tall and handsome, she was determined not to fall for him!Kate couldn't believe that Ben shared her deep, loving feelings–not since she'd learned that secret about him….Was Kate right to be convinced that Ben could be only her friend and never her husband?PENNINGTONA place where dreams come true

This Teacher Is Learning Her Lessons!Ais for AdventureWhen schoolteacher Leah Morris tries to conquer the big city, she's thinking of her career. Except instead of a job, what she lands is one unforgettable encounter with a mystery man….Bis for BustedBack home a few weeks later, she discovers her enigmatic lover is none other than the town's new obstetrician, and now the gossips are busy adding two and two…Cis for CommitmentTroubled relationships have given both the teacher and the doctor a hundred reasons to stick to their no-strings-attached rule….Dis for DenialBut no tall tale can explain away their love or the precious new life they can't undo…