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THE GROOM CANDIDATE Elena Martin thought she'd hit the jackpot when a computer dating service that guaranteed marriage paired her with darkly handsome businessman Garrett Sims. No man had ever made Elena feel so protected, and his bone-melting kisses ignited unknown passions. So, after their three prearranged dates, she was ready to say «I do.»But Garrett was saying «Oh, no!» Seems Garrett had no intention of setting foot near any altar. But thanks to a favor for a family member, he was up to his irresistibly broad shoulders in trouble. Trouble in the form of a warmhearted woman who set his hormones racing and whose blue eyes spelled forever. Now what was a nonmarrying kind of man to do?

MR. NOVEMBER THAT WAS THEN…Cutter Lord: Seven years ago the intense, powerful millionaire barged into his brother's wedding reception and attempted to steal the brand-new bride.THIS IS NOW… The Single Mother: With her husband's murderer still on the loose, Cheyenne Rose had no choice but to turn to her brother-in-law, the notorious Cutter, for help – the Lord brother she should have married. And the Deep, Dark Secret: Still haunted by the rumors surrounding the baby Cheyenne delivered less than eight months after the wedding to his brother, Cutter made a proposal of his own… . MAN OF THE MONTH Children of Destiny: Ann Major's bestselling miniseries continues!

Trouble in Paradise? Nothing could stop small-town girl Reily Eckardt from heading to Nashville and living the dream…until her car and cash savings were stolen en route. Now she was stuck in Paradise, Colorado, population 1,632, relying on the kindness of strangers – in particular, bar owner Joe Miller. But why did the single dad have to be so gruff – and gorgeous – while he was being kind?Her mission: save up and split before getting side tracked by him. Joe’s happy to offer Reily a job at his bar and to rent her his garage apartment. But giving her a place in his heart – no way! Yet could country crooner Reily soon have him singing a different tune?

As a high school vice principal, Molly Callahan is used to being the one with all the solutions. Not this time.Her teenage daughter's pregnancy has Molly questioning her own choices and unable to make the tough decisions. Figuring out what's right and wrong isn't so simple anymore, and now, more than ever, she needs someone to trust.Little does she expect that person to be Richard Ward. Their teenagers' dilemma has forced them to meet, but something much more powerful is pulling them together. This is hardly the time for Richard and Molly to think about themselves…yet she can't stop this attraction. Letting herself count on him is one thing. Letting herself fall for him? That's guaranteed to make things very complicated.

Cassie Tremaine Montgomery: The stunning lingerie model with a tough-as-nails attitude and a sheriff in her sights. Sean «Tag» Taggart: The sexy-as-sin sheriff who is more than willing to play Cassie's game…his way. Cassie intends to use all the seductive powers she has to entice Tag as part of her revenge on her hometown. Tag, however, isn't cooperating.He's more than willing to set the sheets on fire with her, but he's asking for more than just sizzling sex…. He knows she's not as tough as she pretends. And he knows she cares about him–even if she won't admit it. That's fine. He'll just turn up the heat until she concedes there's more between them than this red-hot passion.

Liberty Wentworth may have abandoned Duke Forrester on their wedding day, but when she returns to Tulips, Texas, pregnant with his child, Duke knows he'll do anything to win her back. But how? Liberty's claiming he's as ornery as ever, and she can't live with a bullheaded man like him for the rest of her life.So Duke takes some advice from an unlikely source–the ladies of the Tulips Saloon. These women have brought him much pain with their meddling, but if he's ever going to marry the woman he loves, he'll have to follow their «recipe» for success. Because no matter what it takes, Duke is going to spend his life with Liberty–even if that means softening up around the edges. After all, a man has to do what a man has to do!

Meticulous and by-the-book, corporate lawyer Jack Lever was used to order–not the disorder of two small children. When his babysitter abruptly quit, the single dad didn't know where to turn. He couldn't believe his good luck when Zooey Finnegan agreed to become his nanny.Uninhibited and fun, Zooey was happy to take care of Jack's children instead of sitting behind a desk in her family's business. And to her surprise, Zooey soon loved the Levers like they were her own flesh and blood. It didn't take long for Jack's kids to fall hopelessly in love with her, either.Their father could be a different story….

Diet was a four-letter word. But then again, so was Rafe, as in Rafe Webber, the hard-edged playboy – and culinary wizard – who'd suddenly invaded Molly's week in paradise. A week in which this small-town girl had vowed to reinvent herself. But with every sexually charged minute of their acquaintance, Molly's hunger turned into something else altogether….From the boardroom to the kitchen, Rafe was always in control. But when he found himself stranded with the delectable Molly Dewhurst, his self-control disappeared. Molly refused to believe that his intentions were true, and Rafe was determined to show her that she was every inch the woman for him!

A BABY ON THE DOORSTEP? When businessman Michael Janos hired Brett Munro, no one knew child care would become part of her duties! Still, when Brett discovered an adorable infant left in the doorway, she knew she was right for that part of her job… .Playing house with luscious Brett and baby Hope was stirring up more than fatherly feelings in Michael. Soon he enjoyed putting little Hope to bed – and keeping Brett up all night… !THREE WEDDINGS AND A GIFT: Three siblings say «I do» – with a little help from a family heirloom!

Fabulous FathersBABY?!When wealthy confirmed bachelor Gabriel Cayne asked Kassandra O'Hara to be his «fiancée» for a family celebration, he didn't know she was a single mother! Now his folks thought he was the father–and were pushing him to marry the «poor dear» by Christmas Day!Suddenly Kassandra was hugged by «in-laws» for blessing them with a grandbaby, choosing china for a wedding that wasn't to be…and listening to tall, strong Gabriel sing lullabies to her daughter when he thought no one was around. Maybe a Christmas wedding wasn't too much to hope for….He's a FABULOUS FATHER. Just in time for the holidays!

THE MARRIAGE MAKERMeant to marry – divided by scandal Anet Carruthers had always kept her past firmly where it belonged, until she met Lucas Tremaine! Lucas Tremaine, a writer of considerable prowess, was in pursuit of Anet's past – for therein lay an unresolved scandal!He encountered a woman of Amazonian proportions to match his own, a woman he'd forgo anything to have. Anet wanted Lucas but believed she was being seduced for her story. He wanted her but couldn't get close. Even when two people are quite clearly meant for each other, distrust is a great divider. It will take more than magic to unite this pair!THE MARRIAGE MAKER – Can a picture from the past bring love to the present?

All his life Mark Collins has been fighting for a place to belong.Now just when he thinks the hard-earned family business is within reach, his adoptive grandfather's will has named a challenger. Leanne Fairbanks belongs in Collins Company as much as Mark does–and she's just as determined to become its next CEO. Until her handsome rival starts arousing feelings that have nothing to do with business.With a lot more than who's going to be boss at issue, Leanne has to decide whether winning the battle will lose her the war–especially when it's her heart at stake….