Автор: Cara Colter

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As the only child of a single dad, Ty Halliday had wished for a different life, a mother, a family and, when his hopes were shattered, that place in him that dared to dream had died.But when Amy Mitchell takes a wrong turn and ends up snowed in at the Halliday Creek Ranch for Christmas, Ty becomes aware that an ember of hope remains in his hardened soul… The Nanny Who Saved…

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Vulnerable at first glance, a second look assured secret agent Ben McKinnon that Shauna Taylor could take care of herself.At least with anyone else. Because Shauna seemed unprepared for the passion Ben stirred within her. Or the tender emotions the child in his care conjured up. Yet, rather than run, she opened her home to them, knowing Ben needed her–just as she needed him.Still, Ben’s assignment would soon end, leaving Shauna alone. Unless the brooding loner realized that with Shauna he’d have more than a job–he’d have a life…and…

Fabulous FathersFIRST COMES BABY…Shayla Morrison’s mission was to unite a rambunctious baby boy with the rugged cowboy who was his closest kin. But one look at long, tall Turner MacLeod and Shayla decided to stick around. After all, what did a rough and tough rancher know about babies? Then again, what did a sensible woman like Shayla know about sharing close quarters with a mysterious Montana man?THEN COMES MARRIAGE?Shayla should have hightailed it back to her ho-hum life. Then the sound of a child’s laughter–and the sparkle in the cowboy’s eyes–had her whistling the…

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Dearest Godmother,My very last match is almost made! Soon, the curse will be broken. If nothing goes awry…And that’s asking quite a bit of fate. Because architect Rick Barnett’s scars–physical and emotional–have made him a hard, cynical man. But I’ve seen the way his gaze follows beautiful Cynthia Forsythe. Her innocence and goodness call to him. No matter how often he uses the shadows of the night to disguise the desire in his eyes, I know she’s the one for…

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Her royal boss! Feisty redhead Prudence Winslow is down to her last cent and cynical about finding Mr. Right, so she has sworn off men–for a year! But then she meets Ryan Kaelan, and his delightful motherless children who need her nanny skills.Prudence takes the job, telling herself it wasn’t Ryan’s jaw-dropping sexiness that convinced her–or the fact that he is a real-life prince! Will she be able to resist Ryan’s royal command–to seal the deal with a…

Back in her husband’s arms!Jessica Brennan couldn’t wait to marry gorgeous Kade and fill their rickety house with children. Not being able to live that dream tore them apart.CEO Kade may not have been able to fix their marriage, but he can finally fix up the house. Except working together only rekindles their love… One night with her husband can’t hurt can it…? Unless it has dramatic, life-changing…

Of all the favors her beloved father could ask, helping Clint McPherson was the only one Brandy King wanted to refuse. Of course, her dad didn’t know his right-hand man had once rebuffed her kiss. Well, that was then. This was…No different.Somehow Clint’s allure had improved! And he’d added a secret weapon to his arsenal of charm: a toddling baby girl in need of mothering. Well, Brandy was nothing if not brave. She’d make diaper changing her first conquest. Then she’d show this stoic single father that she was woman enough to handle what had always been between…

TRULY A FAMILY?What was it that made rugged mountain man Garret Boyd so irresistible to Toni Carlton? Could it be the tenderness she’d glimpsed in his blue eyes whenever he swept his orphaned niece into his strong, sheltering arms? Or was it the heat Toni saw simmering in his gaze from the moment she’d come to his cozy home?In no time Toni had put a smile in Garret’s heart–and a burning need in his wounded soul. And suddenly the brooding loner knew the only way to give little Angie a family was to believe that a strong, silent daddy and his vivacious new nanny were truly…

Dubbed the «brainy» one, Jessica King felt safest in an ivory tower. So working in a garage for brooding mechanic Garner Blake was well outside her comfort zone. But she would make the best of it because her father had requested it.Yet a daughter’s «duty» was not what Jessica felt when Garner challenged her opinions and looked at her that way. Both of which he did much too often! No, she felt alive. And petrified. Because she was beginning to realize she’d never known herself–or what she really…

Holly Lamb considers herself the proverbial plain Jane. She’s always hidden behind her intelligence and business instincts–definitely a plus for her career. Her boss, Blake Fallon, absolutely loves her…for her mind. But working with Blake makes Holly want more than his «professional interest,» so she takes the plunge and has a makeover. And for the first time she sees what Blake has known all along. She’s beautiful. But it’s only when Holly is drawn into an ongoing criminal investigation that she realizes the depth of Blake’s feelings…and how far he will go to…

JPromises could break hearts and ruin friendships, but still Rick Chase found himself promising to step I back into Linda Starr’s life, to help his old friend get used to her empty nest. He’d offer her a job, and (then his duty would be done…at least that was his plan beforehe met the woman she’d become. Classy, refined, Linda had blossomed into a woman of spirit, passion and unmatched beauty. The kind of woman who made his bachelor lifestyle seem…lacking.And wasn’t that the problem with promises? They required more of a man than he expected to give–with the…

A wedding in paradise!Tycoon Drew Jordan has been responsible for his family since the death of his parents. Now Drew craves freedom, not commitment—he’ll help arrange his brother’s tropical wedding, but he’ll never walk down the aisle himself!Wedding planner Becky English has given up on her own fairy tale, throwing herself into making it come true for others. She refuses to let the groom’s cynical—though irresistible!—brother get in her way. But when clashes turn to moonlit kisses, can they begin to believe that happy endings could exist—for them…

Forty days till Christmas…Can they open their hearts in time? Kirsten Morrison runs the Secret Santa Society and loves making others happy. Although she knows opening your heart can be painful, her secret wish is to find a special man to share Christmas with… Volunteering to wrap children’s gifts isn’t something Michael Brewster would normally do.But, facing his first Christmas alone, he finds himself on Kirsten’s doorstep. As they work together, an undeniable attraction flares between them. Is a kiss under the mistletoe the start of their Christmas wish come…

WHAT A MAN’S GOTTA DO…J. D. Turner couldn’t let Tally select a mate without understanding how things should be between a man and a woman. Especially since the innocent beauty was going to be raising his little boy! So he took it upon himself to show her just how life and real love could be.Tally Smith had a plan to find the right man to marry and create the perfect family for little Jed. That is, until J.D. kidnapped her on the premise that he was going to show her what she and Jed really needed. Well, she had a little news for him–what this woman and child needed was…

Maid for the millionaire?Angelica Witherspoon is hopeful that a housekeeping job is the fresh start she’s been looking for. Until she arrives at the remote lakeside mansion full of enthusiasm and has the door slammed in her face!Reclusive millionaire Jefferson Stone clearly stated chatterboxes need not apply, but Angelica is tenacious, and reluctantly he gives her a trial. Recently widowed, Jefferson has cut himself off from the world, but Angelica’s warmth and stunning smile are tempting him to step out of the shadows and sweep her under the…