Karen Rose Smith Books In Order

The Bracelet

The bond between them was instant: Laura a flower power antiwar protestor, Brady a duty bound soldier heading off to Vietnam. He’d returned a changed man, and she’d saved his sanity. They’d always been there for each other. They’d raised two wonderful children and weathered the ups and downs that are inevitably part of a life together, a life that stretched over three decades. And they’d stuck to the deal they made on their wedding day: never talk about the past. But the past has a way of catching up…
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Love in Bloom

Dr. Paige Conrad needs Clay Reynolds’ help. However, he can’t give it because she and the rest of the town of Langley, Maryland, might discover his secret. Clay has no memory of the first twenty five years of his life. The past and his father’s rejection is behind him. Digging it up brings back nightmare he has fought for ten years to control. After spending three years in underdeveloped countries following her parents’ vision of healing, Paige has come to Langley to gain perspective on her life and help an old friend with his medical practice. Learning Clay was involved in a rock climbing accident and went through the rehabilitation process, she wants him to share his experience with a trouble teenager to give the boy hope. Paige and Clay are inexorably drawn to each other. But can Clay trust Paige and share his secret? Can Paige dare to follow her own dreams. Love in Bloom was first published with Meteor/Kismet.

The Daddy Dilemma

Could he be her little boy?
Six years ago, Sara Hobart helped a childless couple create their own miracle. Now she needed one of her own. All her instincts were telling her she was Kyle Barclay’s birth mother. Only one thing stood in her way: Kyle’s widowed father.
Ever since his wife had died, Nathan had tried to be the best parent he could to five year old Kyle. Then this sensual stranger showed up. Legally, Sara had no claim on his son. But how could he keep her from the little boy who already adored her? That went double for Nathan, who was suddenly yearning to go from single dad to devoted family man…
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The Daddy Plan

She had all her baby plans mapped out .

Sam Barclay would father her child, and Corrie Edwards would get the baby she always wanted. It sounded like a good plan until sperm donor Sam decided he wanted to be the daddy fate had once denied him.

It was supposed to be strictly a business arrangement. Romance wasn’t on Corrie’s radar.

But the closer they came to conception, the more Sam wanted to make things personal. Could he convince Corrie that, together, they had what it took to create the home and family they both craved?

The Daddy Verdict

By the book lawyer Ben Barclay didn’t make mistakes especially not one night stand mistakes. So when he learned that his lone reckless act with a beautiful stranger had lasting consequences, he was determined to do the right thing

And that meant marriage.

When Sierra Girard learned she was pregnant she didn’t expect Ben to be part of her life. So she was stunned at his insistence that they be husband and wife if only for the sake of the baby. But even cautious Sierra couldn’t deny the smoldering embers of attraction that burned bright. It was a fire that could almost be mistaken for true love.

Lullaby for Two

Vince Rossi would do anything for the adorable orphaned baby left in his care. Problem was, the one doctor suitable to help him was Tessa McGuire his ex wife. He had spent years trying to forget the only woman he’d ever loved and the tragedy that had torn their lives apart. And as if things weren’t complicated enough, Tessa was more alluring than Vince remembered. Watching her hold his infant son brought back memories of the passion they shared and the love they’d lost. Could one little baby heal their broken hearts and give them a second chance to become a family this time, forever?

The Midwife’s Glass Slipper

Dr. Jared Madison would risk almost anything for his adorable twin girls. Problem was, what they really needed was a mother’s loving touch and the green eyed Texan was still too wounded by the past to take a chance on romance. Until the curvaceous charms of his new nurse began to cast their spell on his heart!

Emily Diaz became a lifeline to Jared during a crisis, and her warmth started to work magic on his small family. But she had secrets of her own, and no longer believed in fairy tales. Could Jared be the Prince Charming who would help Emily get over her troubled past and find the happily ever after they both deserved?

Baby by Surprise

Her painful past had taught neonatologist Francesca Talbot to rely on no one but herself. Until an accident landed the mother to be in the hospital and she was forced to turn to fiercely protective rancher Grady Fitzgerald her baby’s father.

Grady was determined to be part of his new family’s life which meant watching over mother and unborn child whether Francesca liked it or not! And once the irresistible beauty was ensconced at his Texas ranch, Grady knew it was where she belonged. So he’d just have to put his own heartache aside and break down the wall the wary doctor had built around her heart. Because it was no longer just their baby’s future at stake .

The Texas Billionaire’s Baby

After fourteen years, Gina Rigoletti had finally returned to Sagebrush, ready to start a new life as the town’s first baby development specialist and finally forget her haunted past. Then Logan Barnes walked back into her life . Desperate to help his baby, Logan had no choice but to turn to Gina and her expertise. The sexy widower wasn’t sure he wanted to put his trust or his son in the hands of the woman who’d once broken his heart. But seeing little Daniel in Gina’s capable arms slowly melted the barriers he’d put up, and made him wonder if her homecoming might be the second chance he’d always longed for .

The Texan’s Happily-Ever-After

The town’s abuzz about an unlikely new couple: everyone’s favorite pediatrician, Dr. Raina Gibson, and mysterious rancher Shep McGraw. Anyone with eyes can see that they’re mad about one another and Raina’s crazy about the three children Shep raises as a foster dad. But no one expected wedding bells to peal until Raina discovered she was pregnant!A marriage of convenience? Maybe at first. But my spies tell me that their shared passion is enough to set a hundred Texan ranches ablaze. It’s just up to Raina and Shep to open their hearts once and for all to an unexpected love .

Twins Under His Tree

She’d just gone into labor seven weeks early! Now Dr. Lily Wescott was the proud mother of twin baby girls. But she couldn’t have done it without Mitch Cortega. The decorated combat surgeon was with her every step of the way. And the young widow was finding it awfully hard to resist Mitch’s overpowering masculinity . Spending time with Lily and her infant daughters was making Mitch yearn for something he’d never known was missing. The wounded combat surgeon knew they both needed time to heal. But how much longer could they fight their attraction? With Christmas just around the corner, it was time to move on and trust in a love that could transform the past into a future filled with the true joy of giving!

His Daughter… Their Child

Celeste Wells didn’t think twice about becoming a surrogate mom for her twin sister. But when Zoie’s marriage ended suddenly, heartbroken Celeste just couldn’t let the little girl go.

Clay Sullivan’s world shattered once his wife walked out on him and their daughter, and Celeste was a reminder of the painful memories the tough survival guide had barely survived. Yet she was everything her sister wasn’t-loyal, loving, committed to the child to whom she’d given birth. Not to mention the attraction that sizzled between them the moment they came face-to-face at their fifteen-year reunion! Would falling for Celeste be making the same mistake twice…or giving Abby the mother she was always meant to have?

Taming the Prince (By:Elizabeth Bevarly)

ARE YOU MY PRINCE?For Sara Wallington, escort for the man who was just possibly the heir to the throne of her native country, the answer was a resounding I doubt it. Because Shane Cordello aka the possible prince of Penwyck was hardly the regal and serene figure she was expecting. Why, he was too tall, too handsome, too…
everything for her to believe that he was in fact the missing royal. Shane was equally unraveled by the lovely Sara and his feelings became more complicated as they were swiftly brought together under the most volatile of circumstances. Soon Shane found himself having to fight for a birthright and a nation he wasn’t even sure were meant to be his. But the woman by his side now that was a different story…
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The Texas Bodyguard’s Proposal

Hot as a Texas summer one minute, vulnerable, sweet and down to earth the next, all supermodel Gabriella McCord needed right now was a little space after a scorching breakup. It was bodyguard Rafe Balthazar’s job to provide just that during her assignment in Dallas. But peace and quiet weren’t in the cards because no one got her pulse racing quite like Rafe.

In Gabby, Rafe discovered a woman as multifaceted as the diamonds she’d been hired to promote. But this former Secret Service agent didn’t like mixing business and pleasure, especially with paparazzi tracking their every move. What would it take for him to let down his guard and let Gabby into his heart?

The Texas Billionaire’s Bride (By:Crystal Green)

As the eldest son of a legendary Texas dynasty, Zane Foley had a legacy to live up to. But right now the single dad had a more pressing concern: finding a nanny for his little girl. Melanie Grandy seemed made to order. She’d already enchanted Zane’s daughter and now she was working her magic on the wary widower.

Talk about getting the royal treatment! The minute Melanie met father and daughter, it was instant love. But her Cinderella story came with a secret one she could never reveal or she’d lose her chance to be part of a real family. Unless Zane was willing to forgive the past for a future with her.

Texas Cinderella (By:Victoria Pade)

Down to earth Tanya Kimbrough had no illusions about Prince Charming sweeping her off her feet. Then Tate McCord came home to Texas. The sexy surgeon and second son of the famed Dallas jewelry dynasty was totally off limits to the hired help. But that didn’t stop Tanya from wanting to get to know the real man behind the legendary name.

Tate hadn’t seen Tanya since she went away to college. And boy, had his housekeeper’s daughter grown up into a knockout! The sultry journalist was also determined to uncover all his family secrets. But there was one secret Tate couldn’t keep to himself: his growing love for this sassy, both feet on the ground woman .

A Willing Wife (By:Jackie Merritt)

Dallas Fortune has always enjoyed his life of living alone, until Maggie Perez and her young son come to live on his land, leading Dallas to wonder if a family might not be what he has been missing.

Marry in Haste….

The Marriage One unbelievable night had left brooding bachelor Reed Fortune in one helluva compromising position in bed with another man’s fianc e! And in the morning light he learned that the beautiful stranger was his wife. Mallory Prescott the new Mrs. Fortune needed protection from the dangerous man she was supposed to marry. So the honor bound groom whisked Mallory to the safety of the Double Crown Ranch. Though their wedding was a fluke and their marriage a mishap, their attraction was undeniable. Along and in hiding, these newlyweds would discover whether their passion burned bright for just one night…
or forever. Membership in this family has its privileges…
and its price. But what a fortune can’t buy, a true bed Texas love is sure to bring!

The Heiress and the Sheriff (By:Stella Bagwell)

The horse that sideswiped Gabrielle Carter’s car as she approached the sprawling Fortune ranch left her with a blow to the head and no memory of being Miranda Fortune’s daughter. But that doesn’t stop the bighearted Texas family from insisting she recuperate at the ranch. Sheriff Wyatt Grayhawk isn’t sure what to make of this beautiful interloper. He can’t deny his intense attraction, despite his fears that she’s a con artist out to claim the Fortune legacy. Hidden in her belongings, Gabrielle has proof that she is the family’s long lost niece. And she’s not looking for money just a family to call her own. But her returning memory and the harsh accusations fired at her by Wyatt leave her angry, hurt and ready to abandon all her dreams…
including the sexy sheriff with whom she’s fallen in love.

Wedlocked?! (By:Pamela Toth)

The Fortunes of Texas Romance series.

Hired Bride (By:Jackie Merritt)

The Fortunes of Texas series by Harlequin Romance

Her Good Fortune (By:Marie Ferrarella)

Back home in Texas and ready to get her life in order, Gloria Mendoza knew men were a distraction she couldn’t afford. So when she was offered assistance from CEO Jack Fortune to get her business up and running, Gloria sensed it would take incredible willpower to ignore the not so subtle attraction that simmered between them…
. As a top notch businessman, Jack was used to being in control. And yet whenever he was around feisty, sultry Gloria, control was the last thing on his mind. Could the workaholic, famous for having ice in his veins, be ready to surrender to something even a Fortune couldn’t deny?

Cowboy at Midnight (By:Ann Major)

With his prosperous ranch and independence, Steven considers himself a lucky man. He’s smart enough to stay far away from love he’s learned it only brings heartache. But then he meets events planner Amy Burke Sinclair, who has beauty and the brains to match and is just as cautious as he is. Despite that, she seduces him into a night of passion that leaves him stunned, and ready to admit that perhaps he doesn’t have all the answers. When they have to work together on a function honoring patriarch Ryan Fortune, Steven finds himself falling even harder. He soon changes his mind about the benefits of love and commitment…
but will Amy change hers?

A Baby Changes Everything (By:Marie Ferrarella)

After five years of loving and honoring her husband, Savannah Perez worried that her marriage to Cruz was doomed. She loved him so much, but felt that his backbreaking devotion to their new ranch was ruining their relationship. Cruz Perez felt he had something to prove, so he pushed himself beyond his limits. He wanted the best for his wife and son, but tried to forget the pained looks they gave him when he returned home late at night. He knew he had to show his pregnant wife that she meant everything to him before it was too late.

The Debutante (By:Elizabeth Bevarly)

Doesn’t everyone want true love? No way. For sexy Miles Fortune, the youngest of the Fortune triplets, soul mates are for suckers. But when the playboy rancher eyes blond bombshell Lanie Meyers at the governor’s fund raiser, he’s soon face to face with a woman who’s wilder than he is. She also happens to be the governor’s daughter. But the paparazzi have a way of showing up when things get crazy and their compromising position is making headline news. There’s only one way to save face. Pretend to be engaged at least until Lanie’s father’s election is over. But when an underhanded deal goes sour, Miles must convince Lanie that playing to the press will be more pleasurable than she thinks.

The Good Doctor

Peter Clark would never describe himself as a jaw dropping catch despite being one of San Antonio’s most respected neurosurgeons. So why is beautiful New York neurologist Violet Fortune looking at him as if she would like to show him her bedside manner? Not that he minds…
it’s been a long time since he’s met a woman who could ever hope to compete with his work. Being with Peter helps workaholic Violet ditch her self doubt and discover what it feels like to be in the arms of a man who understands the depths of her commitment to medicine. But while that dedication helps heal, it also has the power to force Violet and Peter apart. And suddenly Violet must decide if Texas is truly her home.

Keeping Her Safe (By:Myrna Mackenzie)

‘Nothing scares me…
except losing control of my life.’ Natalie McCabe, investigative journalist When investigative journalist Natalie McCabe discovers a local investment bank is taking retirees for a ride, she’s all over the case, even going undercover to get the goods on dirty brokers. But then Jason Jamison, the man she recently saw murder his wife, escapes from jail. And incognito or not, Natalie’s life is in danger. Fortunately her new bodyguard, Vincent Fortune, has the brawn to keep her safe…
as long as she plays by his rules. Vincent can’t figure out his spitfire client. She wants security, but sneaks away as soon as she thinks she has a lead. All he knows is their attraction is growing stronger each day. And Vincent’s not sure how much longer he can protect Natalie from his own desire.

Lone Star Rancher (By:Laurie Paige)

Jessica Miller’s life could be ripped from the headlines: Gorgeous New York Model Flees From Stalker. But as her twisted admirer becomes more fixated and more dangerous she has only one choice. To pack her bags and retreat to her only remaining refuge Red Rock, Texas, and Clyde Fortune’s ranch…
the last place on earth she expects to find love. When Clyde opens the door to his home, the brooding loner must eventually admit he’s opened up his heart for the first time in years. Still, he can’t shake the feeling Jessica is hiding something more than her feelings for him. And if there’s anything he’s learned from the past, it’s that secrets have the power to destroy any chance for a future built on hope.

Once A Rebel (By:Sheri Whitefeather)

‘What’s the point of loving a woman when she might just cut and run?’ Ethan Eldridge, veterinarian It’s not easy living down a wild child reputation. But Susan Fortune has never done anything the easy way. Who would have guessed she’d turn out to be a well respected San Francisco psychologist with a knack for helping wayward teens? Not Ethan Eldridge, her secret crush who lived in Red Rock, Texas, seventeen years ago. Now back on the ranch to pay respects to ailing Ryan Fortune, Susan lets Ethan in on her little secret. However, the sexy and serious veterinarian has a surprise for her, too. Their longing was mutual. And how can he say no to a second chance with Susan? But Ethan’s heart is scarred. And if she wants to keep him, Susan’s got to prove that even rebels have to put down roots sometime.

Fortune’s Legacy (By:Maureen Child)

‘Who cares if I grew up with money? I deserve this job.’ Kyra Fortune, associate VP Kyra Fortune can’t believe she might get fired. Sure, she knows some people think she’s a spoiled brat with more family connections than brains, but she knows the game at Voltage Energy Company: don’t let anyone see you sweat. So when she’s asked to accompany senior VP Garrett Wolff her most vocal critic to a sales conference in Colorado, she jumps at the chance to prove herself. Then a car crash in the middle of a churning snowstorm forces Kyra and Garrett to huddle in an abandoned cabin and sparks fly. But by morning light, there’s new trouble on the horizon. A Voltage conspiracy scandal is electrifying the newspapers. And Kyra’s family name is at the heart of it all.

The Reckoning (By:Christie Ridgway)

‘Emmett, danger is the way you live your life. But that’s not my life.’ Linda Faraday, survivor After ten stolen years in a coma, hanging on to life by strands of uncertainty, Linda Faraday is finally awake. All she knows is she used to be an undercover operative looking into the shady dealings of embezzler Cameron Fortune. And today…
A survivor? A mother to a ten year old son? Now that Ryan Fortune is gone, FBI agent Emmett Jamison is stepping in to help her although he hardly seems thrilled at the prospect. An empty house and growing attraction erodes Linda and Emmett’s self control. But Linda isn’t sure Emmett fits into her plans: a simple life with a simple man. Spending days chasing after his murderously insane brother hardly qualifies. But maybe Linda was never meant to take the safe road. Maybe it’s time for a final reckoning for all…

Mr. Hall Takes a Bride (By:Marie Ferrarella)

Handsome, ruthless attorney Jordan Logan had an amazing track record: he’d never lost a case. So when he agreed to do a favor for his sister and become a substitute lawyer at Advocate Aid, he thought it would be a piece of cake. What Jordan didn’t expect was the all consuming passion he felt for his work and for the one ofa kind office manager, Sarajane Gerrity. As suspicious of him as she was stunning, Sarajane was full of surprises. And the biggest surprise of all was allowing herself to fall for a man like Jordan. But the jury was still out on whether this romance could be for real.

The Baby Bargain (By:Wendy Warren)

When yet another scandal rocked the Children’s Connection, it was PR whiz LJ Logan to the rescue. Sharp and sophisticated, LJ was confident he could salvage the center’s battered reputation. But Eden Carter, one of the Connection’s most beloved birth specialists, wasn’t so sure. Stung by the dazzling doula and her criticism of his creative campaign, LJ issued a challenge: You come up with something better. To LJ’s surprise Eden agreed. The one condition: LJ must care for the single mom’s infant son for one week. One week? No problem. But when LJ began to play Mr. Mom, he didn’t realize it was a role he might want to embrace for life .

Falling for the Texas Tycoon

After real estate mogul Alan Barrett first laid eyes on Lisa Sanders, he couldn’t keep the intriguing and much younger office manager from his mind. When Lisa was tapped to assist with a lucrative deal, the sparks between the two soon burned as bright as the stars over Alan’s ranch. Lisa wanted all the business experience she could get. What she didn’t count on was negotiating a chemistry with Alan unlike any she’d ever felt before. And Lisa was also hiding secrets of her past, a past that was in plain view. Would her love for Alan propel her into the future or leave her shackled to what she just couldn’t leave behind?

The Couple Most Likely To (By:)

When Jake Logan joined the Children’s Connection, the hospital was overjoyed to have one of the country’s top fertility specialists on staff. But when I first laid eyes on the esteemed doctor, I was shocked. The hotshot hire was my former high school sweetheart! There was a time I thought I’d be with Jake forever. When ‘Stacey and Jake’ were the perfect couple. But after I got pregnant on prom night, everything changed. Now I’m a divorced mother of two and I can’t believe that Jake’s back in my life. Because this doctor might be medicine that’s just too bitter to swallow…
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Always a Bridesmaid (By:Kristin Hardy)

paired with usher Gil Reynolds at a wedding, there was no mistaking the unexpected sparks that melted even Jillian’s protective reserve. Brash and handsome, Gil was used to getting whatever he wanted. And the stunning social worker represented a challenge that he couldn’t resist. But Jillian was shocked to learn Gil’s secret: He was involved in a scandal that had torn her beloved family apart. Gil wanted to make amends, but could Jillian truly forgive and forget and admit that she was falling in love?

To Love and Protect (By:Susan Mallery)

Follow the lives of these ordinary people as they face life’s greatest challenges and triumphs proving that love and family are the ultimate redemption. Career woman Elizabeth Duncan focused her energy on business rather than on pleasure except for one special night with Special Agent David Logan, who disappeared on a secret assignment after their brief but sweet encounter. Five years later, while on assignment in Russia, David was shocked when Elizabeth walked back into his life. Nothing had changed between them…
except that Elizabeth and her newly adopted baby, Natasha were now in danger. David felt he had to protect them. Could he convince Elizabeth that he wanted to watch over her permanently?

Mother By Design (By:Susan Mallery)

Unable to find Mr. Right, three nurses Rachel, Lily, and Jenna decide to have babies on their own, but pregnancy puts their powerful bond of friendship to the test until true love enters the picture.

Secrets & Seductions (By:Pamela Toth)

Follow a determined woman who searches for her past. Will true love stand in her way…
or fulfill her deepest desire? After learning of her mysterious heritage, Emma Wright went to The Children’s Connection and straight to the adoption agency’s handsome director Morgan Davis. She wanted the truth, but client confidentiality forbade him from granting her request. But when Morgan offered her a job, Emma jumped at the chance to get close to the man with the answers. She didn’t count on falling for him…
hard. A loner at heart, Morgan didn t consider himself the marrying kind until Emma sauntered into his office. Though passion sizzled between them, he wondered if an ulterior motive lurked behind her bedroom eyes. Morgan was fighting the battle of his life holding on tight to bachelorhood and losing!

For Love and Family (By:Victoria Pade)

Get swept up in a rancher’s struggle to heal his son and a caring woman’s need to belong. A special bond, a special family…
When widower Hunter Coltrane learned that his adopted son, Johnny, had a rare blood disease, he enlisted the aid of The Children’s Connection in finding the boy’s biological family. Hunter’s search came to a dead end…
until he met Terese, a shy beauty who answered his prayers and breathed new life into his shattered soul. Warm and loving, Terese Warwick had been mistreated by men. But Hunter seemed different. He was strong, gentle and made her feel beautiful. And she loved feeling that she belonged to a family, as she did with Hunter and Johnny…
but could she heal this man’s wounded heart and teach him to love again?

The Homecoming (By:Anne Marie Winston)

After his son’s disappearance, millionaire Danny Crosby couldn’t go home again and fled to a private hideaway off the coast of Hawaii. But then a beautiful woman appeared out of nowhere, stumbling from the scene of an accident. He didn’t know why she was there or why he ached to hold her close. Sydney Aston had no recollection of her purpose in finding Danny or how she could fall so totally in love with this stranger. When the shards of memory returned, she realized her intention to reunite this tormented man with his son. Deep down, she hoped that this could be the homecoming for all of them…
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Right by Her Side (By:Christie Ridgway)

The news that he was going to be a dad shocked the heck out of sexy executive Trent Crosby! Having had enough of deceptive women in his lifetime, he had his doubts about Rebecca Holley, the ‘mother’ of his child. But when the beautiful nurse who’d accidentally received his sperm refused to negotiate a deal, Trent found himself proposing a marriage of convenience. Before long, the love weary businessman was rushing home to be by Rebecca’s side…
and to hold her in his arms. Then tragedy struck and Trent knew just what it would take to make his life complete Rebecca as his truly lawfully wedded wife. Before it was too late, he had to convince her that his days of doubting were over!

The Homecoming (By:Anne Marie Winston)

After his son’s disappearance, millionaire Danny Crosby couldn’t go home again and fled to a private hideaway off the coast of Hawaii. But then a beautiful woman appeared out of nowhere, stumbling from the scene of an accident. He didn’t know why she was there or why he ached to hold her close. Sydney Aston had no recollection of her purpose in finding Danny or how she could fall so totally in love with this stranger. When the shards of memory returned, she realized her intention to reunite this tormented man with his son. Deep down, she hoped that this could be the homecoming for all of them…
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Husband From 9 To 5 (By:Susan Meier)

For three glorious days. I was jack Cavanaugh’s wife…
or so I thoght. A bump on my head made me believe I was married to my dreamy boss, and Jack had no choise to play my husbund doctor’s orders he said. But I know he really did enjoy my wifely attenion. Dare I hope I’ll be with my once upon a time groom…
after hours.

Rogue Stallion (By:Diana Palmer)

‘I don’t want kindness, or your kind of woman.’ Sterling McCallum gave the plain, hard warning to Jessica Larson. The brooding rouge cop had a stone place of a heart and a past as mysterious as the case that had brought them together. But this time Jessica couln’t back off. Something compelled her to stand her ground and brave the emotions this man had long aroused. Suddenly, their darest secrets, their deepest desires, shimmered to the surface, about to explode.

The Widow and the Rodeo Man (By:Jackie Merritt)

A bargain with the devil…
.. Blue eyed, slow talking and handsome as sin Luke Rivers appeared on her doorstep and just wouldn’t go away. Maris Wyler had no pity for his hard luck cowboy story. Only Luke wasn’t looking for a handout he’d come to collect a debt. He’d take it in cash. He’d take it in horses. He’d take it on any terms the pretty widow named. Maris’s conscience couldn’t deny Luke’s claim…
. and the woman in her couldn’t resist striking a bargain.

Sleeping with the Enemy (By:Myrna Temte)

The Seduction. Proud tribal leader Jackson Hawk was as powerful as the all knowing night; and just as seductive. His magnetism drew Maggie Schaeffer ever closer; awakening her passionate nature and daring her to face her long denied heritage. In this beautiful wilderness, there was so much she didn’t understand. Was this enigmnatic man her destiny; or a sworn enemy determined to betray her in the ardent darkness?

The Once and Future Wife (By:Laurie Paige)

The lawman’s wife. Only duty could bring FBI agent Tracy Roper back to Montana, where her once blissful marriage had been shattered. Sheriff Judd Hensley had given her almost everything a wife could want; except what she’d needed most. Now his passionate embrace promised to set their broken dreams to right. But would a second go round mean love for better or for worse?

The Rancher Takes a Wife (By:Jackie Merritt)

A well planned abduction. Rancher Wyatt North wouldn’t wait any longer. He’d loved Melissa Avery for almost a lifetime. Now he was determined to have her. She’d know soon enough that the man she believed to be a stranger in the heat of the night was really a man she’d known forever. And she’d soon know that despite her unsettled past, he was about to claim her future.

Cowboy Cop (By:Rachel Lee)

On the brink of breaking the biggest case of his Whitehorn, Montana career, Clint Calloway is completely unprepared for the truth about his parentage and his feelings for new partner Dakota Winston.

Man with a Past (By:Celeste Hamilton)

His eyes promised secrets; and so much more! Some folks in Whitehorn talked her ear off and some squirmed at the sight of her. But when reporter Elizabeth Monroe got only a long, hard glare from Jonas Bishop, she knew the man was hiding something. Something every bit as scandalous as all the town’s juicy little secrets. Problem was, Jonas aroused much more than just Elizabeth’s suspicions.

The Law is No Lady (By:Helen R. Myers)

The marriage. Everyone was talking about the sudden marriage between Katie Randall and Ethan Walker. Why would an honorable court judge want to marry a disreputable outlaw? Maybe it was her compassion for his niece, the child he sought custody of. Or maybe she’d made the mistake of falling for a rugged loner who could never giver her more than his name.

Baby Wanted (By:Cathie Linz)

He would be the father! The whole town was talking. So Travis Bains had to put a stop to his ex wife’s outrageous plan. Just because Lori wanted a baby didn’t mean she could shamelessly seek out an eligible stud. And if his pretty ex wouldn’t listen to reason, then Travis would have to resort to passion. Because even though Lori didn’t want Travis for a husband, no other man was going to father her child…
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Wild West Wife by Susan Mallery (By:Susan Mallery)

Return To Whitehorn, Montana, where a lone maverick out for justice forged a legend…
Mail order bride Haley Winthrop came to Big Sky Country with big dreams of a home and husband, until a soft spoken cowboy with haunted eyes stole her heart away from her fiance and took her heart hostage. Jesse Kincaid had vowed to bring down the man who’d had his father killed and what better way to start than by kidnapping his bride to be? But he hadn’t planned on falling for his own prisoner, and though Jesse’d sworn off love forever, something in Haley’s blazing kisses promised eternity.

The Baby Quest (By:Pat Warren)

She was a woman in search of a child…
And rugged P.I. Jack Henderson was her last resort the only man who could help her find her sister’s missing baby. But Rachel Montgomery never expected the rush of feelings the long, lean loner would arouse. Then Jack vowed to lay his life on the line for the baby’s sake, and Rachel knew beneath his stony facade, a loving heart beat strong and true. Dare she hope to shatter his brooding emotions and make a husband a part of her heartfelt quest?

The Magnificent Seven (By:Cheryl St. John)

‘A life with you just isn’t possible.’Heather Johnson had never intended to return to Whitehorn, Montana. But restoring an inherited ranch seemed the perfect way to pass the summer with her three kids. The moment she hired carpenter Mitch Fielding, though, his motherless twin daughters in tow, those short term plans suddenly went awry. Mitch was the first man in her life who truly seemed to notice her. And as his skillful hands restored the ranch and ignited a passion she’d never known, her fragile heart began to heal, as well. For once in Heather’s life everything seemed magnificent. And that scared her. Because the future she wanted and the past she’d run from were forever in Whitehorn…
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Montana Born (By:Christie Ridgway)

Montana Big Sky Country. The Treasure State. And in the heart of it is Whitehorn. Home to rugged men and tender women, a thousand stories of passion, adventure and secrets…
The Marriage Maker by Christie Ridgeway Successful businessman Ethan Redford never proposed a deal he couldn’t close and that included marriage. Yet Cleo Kincaid Monroe’s demands opened him up to repercussions he’d never expected…
Christie Ridgway has a ‘smart, peppy style…
‘ Publisher’s Weekly And the Winner Weds! by Robin Wells Every woman wanted Austin Parker, the hottest ticket on the racing circuit. Yet Frannie Hannon’s pearls and pink sweater sets couldn’t compare with his boots and tight fitting jeans or so she thought…
‘Robin Wells’s…
touches of humor and passionate fireworks will steal readers’ hearts away.’ Romantic Times Magazine

Montana Bred (By:Myrna Mackenzie)

Montana. Big Sky Country. The Treasure State. And in the heart of it is Whitehorn. Home to rugged men and tender women, a thousand stories of passion, adventure and secrets…
Just Pretending by Myrna Mackenzie FBI Agent David Hannon’s plans for a quiet vacation in his hometown were overturned by a murder investigation. And officer Gretchen Neal wasn’t making his nights peaceful either especially as the case had them working very closely together…
Storming Whitehorn by Christine Scott Native American Storm Hunter’s return to Whitehorn sent tremors through town and shock waves of desire through innocent Jasmine Kindcaid Monroe. But then Storm discovered the Monroes might have had something to do with his brother’s long ago disappearance!

Cinderella’s Big Sky Groom (By:Christine Rimmer)

Wedding bells in Whitehorn?Ross Garrison was everything Lynn Taylor had ever dreamed of in a prince. And in one fairy tale night, she gave him her innocence and her heart. Now everyone was talking about how the prim schoolteacher turned up in the sexy lawyer’s bed until Ross gave the townsfolk something to really talk about and claimed Lynn as his bride to be! Lynn knew Ross was only trying to protect her honor. After all, this confirmed bachelor was about as far from marriage material as a man could be. Unless, of course, he fell in love…
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It Happened One Wedding Night

‘I won’t rest until I make you mine!’Handsome cowboy Ryder Redstone always got what he wanted, and he wanted Daisy Harding as his wife. But she stubbornly refused to marry him, despite her carrying his child. She didn’t deny that a blazing passion sizzled between them, but she insisted that she wouldn’t accept a proposal inspired out of duty. Well, Ryder had had enough of this nonsense. He was determined to make Daisy irrevocably his, and while he regretted that he hadn’t put a ring on her finger before they learned they were about to become parents, Ryder planned to change that the next time around!

The Kincaid Bride (By:Jackie Merritt)

After being caught in a compromising clinch with his boss’s granddaughter, ranch foreman Eli Forrester was forced into a shotgun marriage with Melanie Kincaid. Eli had never wanted anyone as much as he did beautiful Melanie. But he’d learned the hard way not to let anyone get too close. Which meant that they could share heated glances and soul searing kisses, but Eli wouldn’t let her thaw his cold, hard heart. Still, it wasn’t easy when every instinct told him that the city spitfire was the woman who could offer the solace he craved .

Cabin Fever

Well, loyal readers, another spring, another blizzard. But this prospector has the pleasure of bringing you all some unusually hot gossip. It seems that the Queen of Hearts Mine may not belong to the Douglas family after all! Old Caleb has actually hired a private investigator to prove his ownership. Unfortunately, handsome playboy Brad Vaughn and his beautiful secretary, Emily Stanton, have been stranded up at the Douglas cabin. It’s been rumored that Brad never mixes business with pleasure, and Emily looks like she’ll only play for keeps. Still, despite their differences, they’ll have to keep warm somehow…
. Perhaps the spring thaw will bring more than sunshine to these two!

McFarlane’s Perfect Bride (By:Christine Rimmer)

Word on the street is that hotshot hotel magnate Connor McFarlane is in Thunder Canyon this summer to buy out the local resort! At first Tori Jones was furious, but now she seems to think Connor isn’t the corporate shark everyone says he is. And when he asked her to pose as his fianc e to help him win custody of his son, she promptly said I do!Her fake husband to be is so irresistible how can Tori help but wish it were the real thing? And my spies tell me the sassy small town teacher captivated Connor from day one. He came to town to heal old wounds, but now all he seems to want is to claim Tori’s heart. Stay tuned, faithful readers, to see if a summer romance can become a love affair for all seasons!

From Doctor…to Daddy

Ever since Dr. Dillon Traub arrived at Thunder Canyon Resort, tongues have been wagging about the chemistry zinging between the Texas oil tycoon and his new receptionist. Those broad shoulders of his may be awfully tempting…but single mom Erika Rodriguez knows better than to give in to her attraction to the handsome bachelor doctor.

So why is the sought-after playboy going out of his way to prove to the love-burned Erika that he’d make the ideal husband-and perfect father to her adorable baby girl? Stay tuned, dear readers, to see if the town’s favorite new physician will be heading back home. Or if this Dr. Daddy is writing a prescription for lifetime happiness!

A Gift from the Past (By:Carla Cassidy)

Though she certainly never expected to come face to face with her estranged husband again, Claire McCane didn’t have the luxury of recovering from the shock his presence caused. For another tremendous surprise awaited her. Even more troubling than the fantastic emotions Joshua’s unexpected arrival stirred, was the century old, black and white photograph they discovered, which captured their exact likenesses. Now, reluctant partners on a treasure hunt, Claire suddenly found herself depending on Joshua again and feeling things she’d long forgotten. Would this lead to the reconciliation they both longed for?

Kissedby Cat (By:Shirley Jump)

Cat had used up her first eight lives avoiding mishaps and romantic misadventures. Now she had only one more left…
and one last chance to find true love. Waylaid one night by a purrfectly irresistible veterinarian, Garrett McAllister, Cat’s finicky heart began to melt, even though her inner feline told her she might be headed for a romantic crash landing! Available only in Romance 12.

The Reluctant Cinderella (By:Christine Rimmer)

Plain Jane Megan Schumacher was the most dependable person on Danbury Way, the sleek suburban cul de sac where she lived over her sister’s garage. Certainly not the kind of girl who would rock anyone’s boat until she fell for the barely ex husband of her best friend and neighbor!Greg Banning planned to hire Megan to redo his marketing plan, but he counted the minutes until each of their meetings. As their romance heated up, Greg realized she was everything he wanted in a woman, and his thoughts began straying to marriage. But would their new love spell happiness for both of them or would the scandal tear them apart?

Mother in Training (By:Marie Ferrarella)

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…
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The City Girl and the Country Doctor (By:Christine Flynn)

‘Thanksgiving News From The Rosewood Reader Dear Readers, You’ve all been wondering what big city Rebecca Peters has been doing after moving to sleepy little Danbury Way. One thing’s for sure: Rebecca’s full of secrets and surprises. The beautiful fashion writer has even become an unlikely animal lover after meeting the town veterinarian, Dr. Joe Hudson. Sure, country boy Joe and cosmopolitan Rebecca seem an unlikely match. But these two opposites definitely attract. Joe might be able to help Rebecca finally find her long lost father and solve the puzzle of her past for once and for all. And this Turkey Day, Rebecca might be giving thanks for becoming the woman who opened Joe’s heart! ‘

A Kiss, a Kid and a Mistletoe Bride (By:Lindsay Longford)

VIRGIN BRIDESCelebrate the joys of first love with unforgettable stories by your most beloved authors. AN UNFORGETTABLE KISS . Years ago, Joe Carpenter had been tempted by beautiful Gabrielle O’Shea. But he wasn’t going to be the one to initiate the achingly innocent schoolgirl into womanhood. Still, he couldn’t resist stealing one magical kiss before disappearing into the night .A MISTLETOE BRIDE?Years later, Joe still remembered that kiss. And suddenly he was staring into Gabrielle’s angelic face again. But Joe had more than his own heart to protect he had his six year old son’s. Would it take a Christmas miracle to become Joe’s mistletoe bride?

Her Mr. Right?

Neil Kane arrived at Walnut River General Hospital to investigate charges of insurance fraud, knowing he’d be greeted as Public Enemy 1. To his surprise, though, he soon discovered an unexpeteced ally in and an undeniable attraction to Isobel Suarez.

The sexy social worker was unfailingly loyal to the hospital that was being threatened by a hostile takeover a takeover that Neil was making a reality. Yet the intriguing investigator was a tempation she couldn’t resist, and even by he book Neil couldn’t hide from the sparks they generated. But everything changed once Isobel herself was accused of wrongdoing, and Neil had to decide which was more important: his job…
or the woman who’d stolen his heart.

Falling for the M.D. (By:Marie Ferrarella)

The good doctorAfter his father’s death, successful doctor Peter Wilder faced off against a formidable enemy: a huge conglomerate vying to take over the small town hospital his family had run for years. At least Peter knew he had every single member of the board of directors on his side for the fight of his life. Except for one. Beautiful, brainy Bethany Holloway was on a mission to bring Walnut River into the future with or without Peter Wilder. But to her surprise, the heated arguments between her and the good doctor sparked an unmistakable fire of attraction. Would Bethany give Dr. Wilder a taste of bitter medicine or take over his heart?

Paging Dr. Daddy (By:Teresa Southwick)

Hotshot plastic surgeon David Wilder was used to operating on Beverly Hills beauties. But when he agreed to assist temporarily at Walnut River’s small town hospital, his world was turned upside down by a gorgeous little girl and her equally captivating mother. Courtney Albright just wanted the best for her daughter Janie. And even though handsome Dr. Wilder seemed as arrogant as they came, she’d overlook anything if he could heal her little girl’s injury. But the single mom definitely couldn’t ignore the electricity between her and her bad boy surgeon. Could these two opposites accept a new dignosis…
love?

Once Upon a Pregnancy (By:Judy Duarte)

Seems the halls of Walnut River General are harboring a few juicy secrets. Is our ever proper E.R. nurse Simone Gardner getting a little bigger around the middle? Rumors are flying that she and paramedic Mike O’Rourke have been seen in certain dark hospital corners, and that Simone is having his baby! Sure, everyone in Walnut River knows Mike is quite the catch…
the dreamy medic could restart a heart with just one look. But is marriage on his radar? One has to wonder if Simone would stand a chance with Mike if she wasn’t pregnant with his child. Or does he know something we dont?

A Merger… or Marriage? / Reunited in Walnut River (By:RaeAnne Thayne)

To snag a coveted promotion, financial whiz Anna Wilder had to close one last important deal: the takeover of her hometown hospital, Walnut River General. Black Sheep Anna had never felt like she’d fit into the respected Wilder clan, and now her job was making the proposed merger personal especially when she met her opponent in the boardroom!Richard Green was the savvy attorney and ex love determined to foil her plans. After one unbelievable kiss years ago, Anna had run far away from her home, her insecurities and the man who made her pulse quicken. But perhaps her return was a second chance in disguise. Could Richard convince Anna that this merger was bad business and take over her heart instead?