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Local Woman Says «No» to Date with BillionaireNo one was more astounded by the headline than the billionaire bachelor himself! Kane O'Rourke hadn't wanted to be the «prize» in his brother's crazy contest. But he wouldn't accept rejection – not as one of the most successful men in the world. Kane was determined to make the pretty Bethany Cox live up to her part of the bargain…Just because Kane was rich and gorgeous didn't mean Beth had to give in to his demands. Then why, once in his mesmerizing presence, had Beth found herself powerless to say no? But did a small-town girl like her have what it took to make this breathtaking billionaire hers for more than one romantic night together…?

Not the Marrying Kind Samantha didn't want to leave her job – or her boss, Guy Haywood. But how long could a woman wait for a man to return her love? Then Guy revealed a desperate secret that gave Sam an opportunity, if not to have his love… to have his child.But the business of conception was anything but business – and much more pleasurable than either of them had been ready to accept. Facades began to crumble and forbidden emotions came into play as Guy discovered his cool, conservative assistant was all fire – and that the flames between them would not be controlled.

FOR THE CHILDRENFATHER FOUNDTen years ago, Chessa Margolis thought one lie wouldn't hurt anyone. But when little Bobby tracked down the dad on his birth certificate, Nick Purcell appeared–claiming his newfound son! Chessa knew she and Nick had never actually met, but Bobby longed for a father, and Nick desperately wanted to be one. Yet she never thought they'd grow so close…and the last thing she expected was to fall for Nick herself….But the closer she and Nick became, the more Chessa had to lose. She knew before long she'd have to reveal the truth…and risk losing Nick….Sometimes families are made in the most unexpected way!

Connor O'Hara had a family now. At least, he had a son. And a mother. And a whole mess of relatives he hadn't even known were his close kin.And then there was Lacy. Sweet Lacy Clark. Who'd suffered so much for bringing little Chase, his son, into the world.Frankly, it was all too much to take in for a guy used to being a loner, to belonging nowhere, to living life on his own terms. In his heart, Connor knew what Lacy wanted–the fairy tale, the white picket fence, the whole nine yards. But really, he was having trouble right now giving her even an inch!

Dr. Hugo Patterson has his life just how he wants it – a rewarding job at a small but busy New Zealand hospital and an undemanding relationship. Until a flame-haired firebrand called Maggie Johnston bursts into his life…and turns it upside down.The sparky paramedic finds Hugo's reserved charm irresistible, and she's determined to help him loosen up, but there's no way the dedicated doctor could ever fall for someone like her.She has no idea what she's started….

A snowkissed country proposalAfter a handsome stranger comes to paediatrician Sophie’s rescue, she’s horrified to discover he’s Dr Lucas Blake – her new colleague. Working side by side with her gorgeous saviour is definitely going to test her must-stay-single vow! With Christmas just around the corner, Lucas has his sights firmly on this guarded beauty.And as the first snowflakes drift down over their charming Cotswold village, he decides it’s time for Sophie to realise she deserves a miracle…

A Clean Slate chronicles the days of Kelly McGraw, a Chicago woman who suddenly can't remember the last five months of her life, a time when she was dumped by her soon-to-be fiancé and laid off by the company she thought would make her partner.Overwhelmed and confused but otherwise feeling wonderful, she begins to realize that she has a clean slate in life. She can do anything she wants, go anywhere she wants, be anything she wants. But what, exactly, does she want?Follow Kelly on a journey that includes her search to discover what caused her memory loss, an internship with a bad-boy British photographer, a Caribbean photo shoot, her boyfriend's desire to come crawling back and, eventually, a brutal discovery that will cause her to reevaluate both her old and new lives.

VIRGIN BRIDESCelebrate the joys of first love with unforgettable stories by your most beloved authors.HIS MOST HONORABLE VOWHe was a man of immense wealth and privilege, but no amount of money could release Paul Spencer from his impending loveless marriage. His grandfather's will had left Paul little choice: Marry a woman he despised or lose the family business. And with Paul, family always came first. Until he laid eyes on innocent beauty Cassidy Penno.The businessman knew their future was one he could never claim, though Cassidy swore she needed no promises to become his in every way. But this man of honor vowed never to possess his sweet virgin unless he could find a way to make her his one, his only bride!

ON THE WAY TO A WEDDING…THE SUBSTITUTE BRIDEDr. Lucas Daniels viewed his bride-to-be's temporary disappearance with exasperation, fondness and resignation. After all, she felt the same way about him! Then a beautiful stranger strolled into town, looking exactly like his fianceé. In order to avoid upsetting their families, Lucas asked Sara Martin to stand in as the missing bride. But now he was wondering which bride to marry….Sara had been searching for a family, and now her wishes had come true. Not only did she have wonderful parents, but the look of love in her pretend groom's eyes warmed her heart. But when the clock struck twelve, would it end her fairy-tale dream or give her a true happily ever after?Long-lost twins discover their perfect grooms!