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In need of a wife, Pastor Marcus Wheeler was sure God would send him a good woman – anyone except Nicole Archer.Though she was kind and beautiful, she was far too young and unconventional to be a proper minister's wife. She couldn't possibly be the one for him. But the more time he spent with Nicole, the more he marveled at her strength and spirit.Nicole made juggling school and family responsibilities seem easy, yet Marcus knew he could help ease her burdens – and make her smile. Sometimes God's plan isn't what one expects.

One life-changing moment…Three years ago, Dr Henry Cavanagh walked out of nurse Maia Tahana’s life, unable to allow himself a happy future after his family lost their lives. But now he’s back – and working in her A&E! Worse still, he’s more irresistible than ever…Henry may have sworn off love, but when a powerful earthquake hits Christchurch he’s faced with a prospect he can’t bear…losing Maia forever. Now he has to fight with everything he has to win her back for good!

H.A.R.P. Field Report'From: Celestian, Earthbound OperativeRe: Operation True LoveMission: Unite hopelessly star-crossed soul mates.Complications: Subject Trick Templeton is one ornery West Texan who lets no woman get too close. For subject Brandy Mitchum, protecting her baby girl and paying the bills trumps romance.Plan of Action: By night, Brandy will dream of Trick until her heart realizes he is her beloved Midnight Man. By day, boss Trick and employee Brandy will be helpless to avoid each other–divine handiwork, I dare say.'Results: Daily contact has created a crisis situation. Intent had been a little night matchmaking, but the powerful result is beyond anything even heaven can control….

When Shelly Brockman walked into his office, Sheriff Dare Westmoreland could almost taste the sweet, steamy passion they'd once shared. Then Shelly informed him he was the father of her son, the unruly preteen he'd arrested that day, and his fantasies turned to fury! Shelly had returned to her hometown in Georgia to save her son from the mean streets of Los Angeles. Getting to know his father would be good for her son.But would being so close to Dare–the only man to make her pulse race–reopen a wounded heart that had never healed? Or, would this be her final chance to win Dare's love?

I need to change my life. On the surface, it doesn't look too bad. Great body, check. Pretty face, check. Job, check. Chicken pox. Check.Stuck in her Danbury, Connecticut, condo in self-imposed exile until she's contagion-free, Scarlett Jane Stein keeps circling around to a passing comment her friend Pam made: how everything (read: men) comes to Scarlett just because she's attractive.Is it true? All her life she's thought that she was fun to be around, that people liked her. Was it only because she was pretty (say it–because she's got incredible breasts)? Or is Pam, tired of playing second fiddle, now playing her? All Scarlett knows is that she's never found the man she believes is out there, her One True Love. So maybe Scarlett needs to change things up.So it's goodbye, Scarlett and hello, dowdier, schlumpier Lettie Shaw. And with her new look, new name, new home and new job, is there a chance that Lettie-née-Scarlett will find someone who loves her for who she is inside? Or has Scarlett's little change of face turned into the biggest mistake of her life?

KATE CASSIDY HAS A SECRET…the whole town knows. She's engaged–with no wedding date in sight. Maybe that's why she doesn't mind sexy pastor Ben Taylor flirting with her when she comes to offer her services as a Big Sister to troubled teens.Ben does not try to pick Kate up–even if the pretty Realtor doesn't act like any engaged woman he's ever known. Why, they're practically dating! And when Kate calls off her planned nuptials, there's no reason to fight that special feeling.Now their secret's out, as a marriage-minded man of the cloth sets out to convince a wedding-wary woman to take the plunge…with the right man.

What you need is a man!Brenna Montgomery's meddlesome grandmother was determined to see her wedded–and she'd chosen Dylan Chandler as Brenna's prospective groom. But Brenna didn't want a sexy, Stetson-wearing lawman who sent shivers up her spine and made her weak in the knees. She knew if she gave in to Granny's matchmaking, she'd be risking her already bruised heart.Feisty, sophisticated and lovely, Brenna was the type of woman Dylan avoided. Yet duty demanded he check out this new gal in town and keep her under close watch. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't get Brenna off his personal Most Wanted list. But was he prepared to pay the price of his soul-stirring seduction: marriage

MEN of the YEAR MAN of the MONTH"I'm not a family man, but I sure as hell am willing to try." Travis Holiday, former Coast Guard officer When Travis learned he had a son, he'd gone into emergency mode: build a home, become a dad, settle down. No more heroics. But when he came upon the dark-haired goddess stranded in a coastal storm, Trav just had to help.He knew Ruanna Roberts was running from something… but all that mattered now was his son. So why did his arms instinctively open up to Ruanna – and not let go?Some men are made for lovin' – and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH, the last of The Lawless Heirs! THE LAWLESS HEIRS

There's a Naked Man in Her Bed!Even worse, it's her ex-husband. Sexy, handsome, exciting–Adam Prescott's always been able to sweep Jen Hillard into bed. He's just never cared enough to sweep her into his heart.But now that Jen's finally found the nerve to make a new life for herself, how could she have let this happen? Silly question. Well, okay, so what if she's done the one thing she'd sworn she'd never do–let Adam back into her bed? She's damned if she'll let him back into her life!Her heart? Well, that's another matter. He's always been there.

LYRIC GIBSON FELT LIKE A VERY UNWELCOME GUESTWhen she'd agreed to accompany her aunt Fay to Seven Devils Ranch, Lyric hoped that the invitation was at the request of Trevor Dalton–a man who had stirred her desire from the moment she'd laid eyes upon him. But from the instant she arrived in Idaho, the independent Texan knew her hunch had been utterly wrong. Trevor would hardly acknowledge her existence!Lyric had always mesmerized Trevor, but she had pushed him away before…for a fiancé that he hadn't even known existed. Could Lyric make him understand the truth behind her deceit–and unleash the passion and love that burned in them both?

Forgotten husband! After waking up in a hospital bed, Clare couldn't even remember her own name, let alone who she was married to! When Jos introduced himself as her husband, he was a complete stranger to her… . Clare couldn't deny the sparks of sexual attraction between her and Jos, but she sensed a deeper bond between them.Was it simply the love between man and wife – or something dark and dangerous? Clare was about to find out if Jos really wanted a reunion, or revenge… .

The betrayal Six years ago, Claudia believed Adam betrayed her love, and she'd ended their passionate affair little knowing that she was expecting his baby. The marriage Now, Claudia is on the verge of bankruptcy and desperately needs Adam's help. Adam agrees – but for a price.He wants Claudia back in his life… as his wife. Marriage to the man who broke her heart seems almost too much to bear, but, for the sake of their little daughter, it's a price she can't refuse to pay… .