Автор: Barbara Boswell

How could Luke Minteer be picked for a jury? And he was… glad? Maybe his happiness had to do with the sexy, single, nine months pregnant woman who sat beside him… and his surprising attraction to her.But of course Luke’ s desire for Brenna Morgan meant nothing! Just because he checked on her every day, charmed her into eating out with him, daydreamed about making love to her… well, it didn’ t mean a thing. Except that Luke was pretty sure that in a court of law, his behavior could only be called……

This sexy, sought-after surgeon intended on staying single until he was good and ready for marriage. And no woman– especially not one who worked for him– was going to get him to change his mind.But it was taking all his resolve to remain immune to the fierce passion nurse Callie Sheeley’ s presence aroused. Even harder to resist was the loving tenderness radiating from the dark eyes of this virginal beauty. Could one sizzling kiss dissolve the last of his defenses and open his…

Nine years ago Ty Hale denied his heart when he drove Shannen Cullen out of his life.He never expected to see the blue-eyed spitfire again – especially as a contestant on a reality game show set on a deserted island. Now Ty, as chief cameraman, had to film her every move, yet all he wanted to do was cast his equipment into the sand and kiss the strong-willed beauty senseless.And while the attraction was mutual, Ty needed to be sure he was loved for himself, not his money; that’s why he pretended he was no longer a millionaire. But when the truth was revealed, would Shannen forgive his…

They called him America’s most eligible bachelor, but high-powered executive Michael Fortune didn’t want a wife. So he offered his faithful secretary, Julia Chandler, a surprising proposition: become his pretend bride–for a price.Then the world would think he was married, and he could get back to business. Michael never questioned why unassuming Julia agreed to his outlandish charade. Or what would happen once their convenient engagement became a passion-filled affair…producing an unexpected heir to the Fortune…

Was beautiful, headstrong Angelica Carroll another supposed long-lost heiress claiming her right to the Fortune family riches? Not this time. Because twenty-five years ago, someone saw to it that the new baby Fortune remained a secret.And now someone–maybe the heiress, maybe one of their own–was blackmailing the powerful, wealthy Fortunes big-time.Yet when the family hired private investigator Flynt Corrigan to insinuate himself into Angelica’s life, the handsome, jaded man mysteriously married the heiress. And now everyone–including the love-struck new bride–had a private stake…

Mr. September Name:Garrett McGrath Game: F-U-N! Flame: Headstrong Shelby Halford Aim: To get Shelby from the boardroom to the bedroom! I’ve got three beliefs:1. You want what you can’t have;2. Business and pleasure should always mix;3. No challenge is too great.And showing Miss Haughty Halford how much fun work can be is the perfect way to put my policies into action. I know she thinks her blue blood can’t mix with my blue-collar background.But give me a few weeks alone with «Her Royal Highness» in this steamy tropical paradise, and I’ll teach Shelby all about…

MEN of the YEAR MAN of the Month «If you’re pregnant, we’re getting married!» -Flint Paradise, CEO and surprised father-to-be After a single night of passion put Ashlinn Carey in the family way, millionaire businessman Flint Paradise acquired a very stubborn, pregnant bride. Ashlinn made it clear that unless his shotgun vows included loving and cherishing their baby, it wouldn’t be a warm, willing wife he’d come home to.But the rugged loner didn’t know the first thing about loving anyone . And with the sexiest woman he’d ever seen expecting his child,…

MR. MAY Man: Cade Austin, CEO of BrenCO Mission: To lure pretty Kylie Brennan out of the boardroom and into the bedroom! Mistake: Letting her know his not-so-honorable intentions… Cade didn’t need a meddling woman in his life! So when the late owner of BrenCo left him 49% of the company – and Kylie the other 51% – Cade decided he would buy her out, then get her way out of town.But when she came strolling into the office – all lush curves and long legs – Cade knew that this was one woman he wasn’t going to let out of his sight for long!MAN OF THE MONTH: Could he talk his…

MAN of the Month MR. FEBRUARYThe Brennan Man: The very handsome and sexy Dr. Devlin Brennan, expertly skilled in the operating room… and the bedroom.The Brennan Charm: His bedside manner could win over any woman – except Gillian Bailey, the one who really mattered.The Brennan Baby?: Seems Gillian had some serious explaining to do… So Devlin was a daddy!He and Gillian had definitely shared some heated moments. But she’d walked away first – a fact that still rubbed love-’em-and-leave-’em Brennan the wrong way. And now that he knew about his child, he wasn’t…

The Brooding Bachelor Three marriage proposals and not one walk down the aisle had Hannah Farley swearing off men forever. Until the sexiest stranger Clover, South Carolina, had ever seen turned up. With his black eyes, black T-shirt, black worn jeans and a temper to match, Matthew Granger was an irresistible challenge!But all the man did was stomp around town and ask strange questions. He wanted something – and obviously it wasn’t a blushing bride. Of course, Hannah knew there were ways to tempt the truth out of the most secretive of men……

Mr. August Wilde Man: Rancher Mac Wilde desperately needed a woman’s help.Not-so-wild Woman: Kara Kirby could be a wonderful wife, but would she agree to Mac’s marriage proposal? Mac knew Kara hadn’t come to Montana to find a husband! But this rugged cowboy needed Kara – not for himself, but to take care of his four rambunctious kids.There was no way he was going to let her get away without putting a ring on her finger, but Kara wasn’t about to agree to a marriage without…

They called him America’s most eligible bachelor, but high-powered executive Michael Fortune didn’t want a wife. So he offered his faithful secretary, Julia Chandler, a surprising proposition: become his pretend bride–for a price.Then the world would think he was married, and he could get back to business. Michael never questioned why unassuming Julia agreed to his outlandish charade. Or what would happen once their convenient engagement became a passion-filled affair…producing an unexpected heir to the Fortune…

MAN of the Month MR. JUNEThat Marriageable Man: Tall, dark and very sexy Rafe Paradise was single and satisfied – until he «inherited» four mischievous kidsHis Ultimate Dilemma: Being a devoted dad without getting hitchedThat Marriageable Woman: Next-door darling Holly Casale.She knew exactly what Rafe needed – her! Rafe was determined to be an exceptional single father. But keeping his mind strictly on fatherhood was impossible with luscious Holly offering helpful parenting hints. Besides, Rafe was more interested in what his eligible neighbor knew about making children than raising…