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A pregnant pause!Jake Sheppard made no secret of his disapproval of midwife, Poppy McCrae's use of complementary therapies. Poppy was furious and accused the handsome pediatrician of being a stubborn stuffed shirt.Professional disagreement didn't stand in the way of an emerging passion and soon Poppy became pregnant. At first she couldn't contemplate marriage to a man so adverse to her principles. But pregnancy seemed to galvanize her priorities, and when Poppy discovered the reason behind Jake's mistrust of her methods, she found herself hoping it wasn't too late to change her mind.

A Real Hero Needs…The neighbor made Connie Simmons see red. An irresponsible party animal with the kind of magnetism that made her knees shake, he was mostly an irritation–with a generous dollop of temptation mixed in. But because he rescued her child from a fire and got hurt, it was only neighborly to call a truce.…The Right Time And PlaceDetective Hale Crandall had spent months wondering how to patch things up with the blond bombshell next door. Saving her adopted son Skip–while it almost got him killed–had been a lucky break. Now he just needed to make himself an indispensable part of their lives–and wait!

A Crash Course–In Fatherhood!Deep in the heart of Texas, Ranger Springs is the perfect place to start over. Kate Wooten and her young son aren't the only newcomers in town–Luke Simon has just moved into the ranch next door, along with his menagerie of rescued animals. A former Hollywood animal trainer and stuntman, Luke is ready for some peace and quiet. But instead he's getting the surprise of a lifetime: the eight-year-old daughter he didn't know he had.Determined to turn his house into a home for his little girl, Luke knows he can't do it alone. Kate doesn't want any complications in her life, but this bachelor needs her help to turn him into a good father in just two short weeks. She reluctantly agrees to whip him into shape–now, if only she can resist his charms!

STRANDED When Melanie Winslow returned to the Colorado ranch where she was raised, she never expected to find herself stranded in a mountain cabin with Cody Chandler. The rugged ranch manager was the answer to every daydream Melanie had ever had about strong, sexy cowboys. WITH A SEXY COWBOYBut this one was real, with a kiss that made Melanie's heart beat faster, and a smile that hinted at the most intimate things. The trouble was, the last thing Melanie intended to do was fall in love with an untamed cowboy – no matter how perfect he seemed. If only her heart felt the same way… .

Rancher Kip Cosgrove promised his dying brother he'd take care of his motherless young twins.So when the boys' estranged aunt shows up on the Cosgrove doorstep with a will and the law on her side, Kip digs in his boot heels. Nicole Williams is wonderful with the boys, but Kip is just as much their kin as she is. And until legal issues are settled, she'll have to abide by his rules.Which means visiting the twins at the ranch. Seeing how much he loves the boys. How much they love him. And maybe…staying forever.

Renegade GroomJesse Tyler had to find a date for his sister's wedding – fast! So he decided to ask Holly Bryant. With her carefree ways and black leather miniskirt, she was sure to shake up his stuffy family. Trouble was, Jesse was the one getting all shook up! Holly the Holiday Bride?Holly knew Jesse was the most eligible millionaire around – not that a hunk with attitude was her idea of husband material. But then, she and Jesse weren't really engaged, and his steamy mistletoe kisses were just part of the charade… weren't they?

FBI investigator Sean Maddox needs a woman–badly. His latest assignment has him poised to infiltrate a hedonistic island resort where anything is possible–including murder.But he can't go in alone. So when he discovers that his arranged escort has taken off, he's in trouble. Until he decides to proposition her roommate, Caitlin–and discovers what trouble really is….Caitlin McCormick is a good girl…with a weakness for bad boys. So when Agent Sean Maddox shows up on her doorstep, needing her help, Caitlin can't resist–him or his offer. For the first time, she has the chance to experience excitement, danger…and raw sexual desire. And she's determined that by the end of her adventure, she'll know, firsthand, just how bad Sean really is….

Wanting to escape her busy life for a weekend, Dr Rachel Harper finds herself stranded in the Outback, working with the area’s only resident doctor, the powerfully charming Hugo McInnes. Hugo has every reason to stay away from Rachel – and Rachel has a secret she must protect. But as the firestorm closes in the heat between them is burning out of control…

Swan McKenna's racy men's underwear company, Brief Encounters, is on the brink of incredible success…when she's accused of stealing five million dollars!How can she launch her newest naughty designs with a federal agent watching her every move? Of course, once she gets a glimpse of Special Agent Rob Gaines, all she can think about is seeing his moves. With his government-issue good looks, he'd bring down the house modeling for her upcoming fashion show.And she desperately needs models…. But little does Swan expect Rob to help her out by reluctantly agreeing to strut his stuff. Nor does she realize that once she sees Rob in his underwear, she won't be able to resist catching him out of it….

Troy Lee has been writing to his future bride since he was a boy, though she’s never been more than words on a page…until now. When he meets Destiny Porter, he thinks he may have finally found the woman he’s been waiting for. But Destiny came to Claremont with a single purpose—get Troy’s permission to print his letters in her magazine. Yet the minute she lays eyes on the handsome Southern man, Destiny knows she’s in trouble. After reading and rereading the letters his grandmother secretly submitted, she’s surprised to find herself wanting to be that bride. But will he still want to be her groom when he finds out who she really is?

The bride prize!Eleven years ago Seth O'Connor had left Josie McAllister brokenhearted–and pregnant! Josie was convinced the good-looking cowboy had found it easier to believe the lies about her reputation than to accept the truth–that he was the father of her child!But now Seth was back–and in his hands was a legal document that laid claim not only to McAllister's property, but to Josie, too! It seemed her father had gambled not just the family home but Josie's future, on one game of cards!Seth was determined to claim both, and Josie could either give up her home or marry a man she'd taught herself to hate….BACK TO THE RANCHHow the West was wooed…and wed!

Hard body? Check. Awesome-night-in-the-sack potential? Check!Hayden Houston is breaking out of her good-girl mode. It's time for a one-night stand–and she's found just the man for the job! She spent her childhood being dragged from rink to rink by her hockey-coach father. Now Hayden craves stability. And she's determined to get it–after this one night. . . .When hockey star Brody Croft sees the sexy brunette at the bar, he's riveted. He's ready to shed his bad-boy ways and settle down. And after a mind-blowing night in bed with Hayden, he knows she's the one. Now all he has to do is convince her. . . .