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MARINES WEREN'T HER TYPE…In Kate Bradley's opinion, handsome daredevils didn't make good husbands. But that didn't stop her from fantasizing about Striker Kozlowski–the marine she'd secretly adored since she was seventeen. Now, she needed to make sure Striker fulfilled his grandfather's will–while keeping her true feelings under wraps….OR SO SHE KEPT TELLING HERSELFIt wasn't Striker's idea to head back to Texas or to be cooped up in a boardroom with a gorgeous ice princess who had him feeling like a nervous recruit. He could accomplish the military's toughest missions, but could he take the biggest risk of alL.on love?

She Needed Him…Constance Price, aka Miss Manners, is at her wit's end. Thanks to less-than-stellar ratings on her daily radio show, her boss is demanding a turnaround–fast! And that means asking Garret Underwood–her biggest critic and past love–to join her. Whenever the navy SEAL calls in, her ratings skyrocket! There's no way Connie can ask him to help. Or can she?But Could She Keep Her Secret?Garret's in town only temporarily and is «willing» to give Connie a hand. As much as she needs him, Connie plans to keep him at an emotional distance. Keeping him away from her ten-year-old daughter, on the other hand, won't be easy. But how can she tell the man she once loved he's the father of her child?

Daredevil doctor to doting daddy?Eastern Beach Hospital is just the next stop for doctor Nick Roberts – he's left broken hearts on every continent! But Nick's fun-loving attitude is so infectious that his patients – and nurse Alison Carter – are unwillingly hooked. One night with Nick leaves Alison with a new zest for life – and one rather more unexpected gift…

Mallory Chevalle came to Wyoming seeking a mythical horse–and found a tough, honorable cowboy who stirred her sleeping senses to life. The virginal heiress had assumed it was her fate to be alone forever, until Chase Wells–with his special horse, Peggy Sue–two-stepped into her heart.Mallory was convinced that destiny had played a hand in leading her to this remote place–and into Chase's strong, soothing arms. But getting the stubborn rancher to believe their cosmic connection wouldn't be so easy. Legend had it, Peggy Sue could only be tamed by a chaste maiden–could the same be true about her owner?

Just when she thought she had life and love all figured out.…Divorce attorney Harper James can’t catch a break. Bad enough that she runs into her ex-hubby Nick at her sister's destination wedding, but now, by a cruel twist of fate, she’s being forced to make a cross-country road trip with him. And her new fiancé back at home is not likely to be sympathetic.Harper can't help that Nick has come blazing back into her life in all of his frustratingly appealing, gorgeous architect glory. But in Nick's eyes, Harper’s always been the one. If they can only get it right this time, forever might be waiting—just around the bend."[S]weet, charming, and tender." —Booklist on The Next Best Thing

Santino’s six week mistressReeling from a family tragedy, champion figure-skater Carla Nardozzi loses her virginity in one uncharacteristic night of oblivion with Spanish aristocrat Javier Santino. She flees the next morning not knowing her rejection has earned her a black mark…Three years later, Carla needs Javier’s help and he seizes his opportunity for retribution: Carla must become his lover to save her home. Javier should be satisfied; his ice princess is thawing once more. But as the passion heats up between them, Javier realises he’s found something even sweeter than revenge!

He’ll claim his baby…by whatever means! Billionaire Luca Sabbatini may have ruthlessly cast Bronte from his life…but he’d be lying if he said he’d forgotten this sweet ballerina. That’s why he’s back, and ready to reawaken their lost passion. Only this time he finds Bronte isn’t quite so biddable! Her better judgement is urging her to walk away.Bronte has been lured into Luca’s lair before… This time, however, the secret she’s hiding will have its repercussions!THE SABBATINI BROTHERS Three powerful playboys from the richest dynasty in Europe! Ruthless, irresistible…impossible to tame?

Holiday gifts don’t always come in expected packages… especially in the town of Hope’s Crossing!No one has ever felt sorry for Genevieve Beaumont. After all, she has everything money can buy. That is, until she discovers her fiancé has been two-timing her and she’s left with two choices: marry the philanderer to please her controlling father or be disinherited and find a means to support herself.Genevieve’s salvation appears in the most unlikely of prospects: Dylan Caine, a sexy, wounded war vet whose life is as messy as hers. Dylan’s struggling to adjust after his time in Afghanistan and the last thing he needs is a spoiled socialite learning about the real world for the first time. True, she may have unexpected depths and beauty to match.But he knows he could never be the man she needs… and she knows he could never be the man she thinks she wants. So why are they each hoping that a Christmas miracle will prove them both wrong?‘Reading these stories of small-town life engages the reader’s heart and emotions, inspiring hope and the belief that miracles are possible’ —No.1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Everything Julia Goodwin had ever wanted was right here in the quiet little town of Plenty.At least, that was what she thought, until wrong-side-of-the-tracks rebel Zane O'Sullivan came home – and rocked her peaceful world to its foundations. Yet this wasn't the same black-leather-and-denim bad boy who'd haunted a well-brought-up girl's dreams back in high school.This Zane O'Sullivan was very much a man, with a raw sensual power that tempted Julia's deepest desires – and an unsuspected vulnerability that touched her woman's heart. But what would become of their growing love when he learned about the child their out-of-control passion had brought into being?

P.I. Emilio Sanchez just received the latest supersexy note from his hot, anonymous admirer.Signed only as «Yours in Black Lace,» the letters are becoming more illicit with every blazing word. Getting the pearl-gray note cards at work suggests that she's someone in his office, but he can't be sure, and the not knowing is driving Emilio crazy. When she's discovered, he knows better than to mix business with pleasure, but the words are irresistible. And so is Stevie.Stephanie «Stevie» Madison. Investigator, siren, letter writer. When Emilio discovers it's her, he knows he should keep hands off, but the words she wrote are unforgettable. And, now that she's in jeopardy, she isn't just a colleague anymore, she's also a client. At an exclusive hideaway, he can't fight the attraction any longer, especially when she hands him a new note card. How can he protect her from danger when he can't even protect her from his own desire? And how can he ever protect their hearts?