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Jenny Wright dreamed of adventure–and longed to be chosen by her boss, Morgan Trayhern, for a true mercenary mission. But no one saw Jenny as anything more than Morgan's mousy assistant. Until the fateful day Jenny got her first assignment–with mercenary Matt Davis as a partner! Matt was a legend in Jenny's mind–until their assignment forced her to go deep undercover as his wife.As the innocent young woman shared close quarters with Matt, she discovered the man beneath the armor–a heart she longed to heal. Now the spirited beauty faced her greatest challenge yet: showing this proud soldier the power of love!

Claire Franklin has been left to bring up her sister's beautiful baby. She's convinced that Patrick Cameron is the father, though he insists that's impossible. Secretly suspecting that his late brother might well be the little girl's father, Patrick still believes it's his duty to care for Claire and baby Jess…As he becomes a permanent fixture in their lives, duty turns to burning attraction for one–and besotted devotion for the other! All thoughts of bachelorhood are replaced by a dream of becoming a husband and a father. But everything is turned upside down when the truth about Jess's paternity finally comes to light…

The best thing about turning thirty-five? Having the greatest sex of your life! Now that Sugar Thompson has hit the big 3-5, she knows exactly what she wants. She's got big dreams to take her resort to the next level. But her plans slide off the rails once her business partner, Gage Maguire, targets her as the object of his seduction. Who knew that the simmering attraction between them would lead to sex this hot! Too bad the sensual fulfillment is creating havoc in the boardroom.Their competing goals for the business are spiking tensions between them and driving them apart. Will she be able to stop the best sex of her life from ruining everything else?

Widow Triss Allardyce's fragile world nearly shattered the day she learned her new business partner was none other than her late husband's protege, handsome entrepreneur Steve Stevens. He had always aroused complicated feelings in her–passionate desires she'd never before experienced. How would she face the intimidating man on a daily basis?Steve had thought he'd overcome his attraction for Triss. But being with her again made him realize he still couldn't resist her angelic face and sensuous body. Yet was it better to leave her unawakened and alone? It was a test of will between his mind and body–and his heart was the prize!

ONE STRONG COWBOY…From the moment Dena Colby returned to Lander, Wyoming, handsome rancher Ry Hardin was there for her. Her father had just died and left her the ranch. But Dena had no intention of lowering her defenses for anyone, least of all her father's foreman. Dena might be saying «hands off,» but Ry knew better.The darn fool woman needed him, even if she was too stubborn to admit it. This former cowgirl – now city girl – belonged in his strong cowboy arms, and he'd fight heaven and earth to get her there… .

Three single women, one home-help agency–and three professional bachelors in search of…a wife?Austin Weaver was a most sought-after man. Every company wanted to employ him–every woman wanted to marry him! But there was only one woman Austin wanted as his wife. Paige. He'd loved her, and lost her…Paige McDermott was shocked to see Austin again. It was seven years since she'd called him husband–now he was a client! Except he seemed determined to give their marriage another try…or did he just want a mother for the little girl in his care?

Did she dare become his wife for real?Katherine's marriage seems perfect. Her husband, Jordan, is handsome, charming and wealthy–and their home idyllic. However, in reality, theirs is a marriage of convenience. Katherine has been happy to accept this–it's easy, comfortable and suits her needs. Now, one year into their arrangement, Katherine's peace of mind is shattered when Jordan demands that they be married in every sense.Dare Katherine agree? After all, it is not as if she hasn't wanted Jordan in ever sense. She simply has to face her memories of their wedding night and come to terms with her own all too «real» needs.

Pilot Sophie practically drools when her last-minute client walks in on Christmas Eve. Wealthy Trey has bedroom eyes, a wicked grin and a body to die for!Sophie can’t think of any Christmas gift she’d enjoy more…

Come home to Shelter Valley where love lasts and families matter….Miranda Parsons is content with her life. She has a great job, a wonderful family, a lovely house. She has good friends. And she lives in a town where people know her, care about her. So what's missing?Passion–as she finds out when she meets Zack Foster.Zack's a veterinarian who's recently moved to Shelter Valley after the failure of a marriage he'd considered perfect. He still likes being with women, but now prefers his romances «short and sweet.»Randi and Zack learn what it is to feel truly passionate about someone else–and they begin to want the passion they've discovered. But to get something, you have to give something up. Can they exchange contentment for happiness–even if greater happiness means greater risk?

When Becca Reynolds heads for rural Georgia to investigate a suspected crop insurance scam, she's concerned about her career, not her heart.Chief among the suspects is handsome Ryan MacIntosh, who isn't telling everything he knows. Could his involvement possibly be deeper than his devotion to his grandmother and the small farm that's been in the family for generations?Becca can't be sure, even though she knows Ryan intimately–at least online. She's certain he's the charming stranger with whom she's exchanged countless e-mails–and fallen in love. But she can't admit the truth any more than Ryan can–nor predict what it will cost them in the end.