Автор: Cathie Linz

OPERATION: Daddy Boot CampSUBJECT: Three-year-old Blue, the daughter whom–until three days ago–U.S. Marine Curt Blackwell didn’t know existed.MISSION: Fatherhood. Bedtime stories. Plaiting hair. Holding hands.COMPLICATIONS: Preschool teacher Jessie Moore. They had a past, but Curt avoided those waters. Unlike Blue’s fear of monsters under the bed, a woman’s emotions truly spelled danger. And he was growing defenseless against this woman’s warmth and beauty….MISSION SUCCESS: Uncertain. Curt would survive–but not necessarily with his heart…

How on earth had an intrepid U.S. Marine just gotten maneuvered into dating the librarian next door? Mark it down to a sense of duty but for Steve Kozlowski, meeting Chloe Johnson was like walking over a land mine.For beneath her frumpy exterior was a spirited, sexy woman who could definitely use a lot more excitement in her life. And this die-hard bachelor was just the man to provide it. At least he was until he discovered how much fun he was having with sweet, kissable Chloe. Had Steve’s time-honored strategy for sidestepping a more lasting engagement just…

FROM THE DESK OF LUC DUMONT,HEAD OF SECURITYST. MICHEL JUNE 2002 DAY60The missing heir has been found! The dowager queen and the royal council are overjoyed–I, however, feel there must be some mistake. Learning that I, a presumed commoner, am the new king of St. Michel has been nothing short of incredible. As always, lovely Juliet Beaudreau has stood by my side, patiently teaching me how to act royal. But I’m having trouble concentrating on protocol when what I want most is to sweep my relentless teacher up in my arms and fulfill some very primal needs…. Now, as I prepare to take my…

OPERATION: HEAL A HEROSubject: Justice Wilder, a true American hero. Badly injured while saving a small child’s life–and possibly facing the end of his military career.Mission: Track down this stubborn, combat-hardened Marine on the isolated island where he’s shut himself away. Convince him to accept someone else’s help–for the first time in his life.Complication: Kelly Hart’s skill as a physical therapist would heal his wounds. But what happens when he discovers she used to love him–and she realizes she still does?Mission Success: Uncertain. When a man and a…

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COULD SHE GET HER MAN?Gaylynn Janos wanted to experience life – and that meant finding the perfect man. Problem was, Hunter Davis still thought of her as a pesky girl. Well, Gaylynn was a woman now – and she planned to get exactly what she desired! Hunter couldn’t believe the persistent teenage tomboy had become a curvaceous beauty who still tormented him.Gaylynn was his friend’s sister and definitely off-limits, but how could any man refuse soul-stirring kisses? He might just have to enjoy Gaylynn’s pursuit – as long as she didn’t have marriage on her mind!THREE…

Make-Believe Marriage Getting stuck solving a century-old murder mystery before it happened wasn’t Susannah Hall’s idea of a good time – especially since she was posing as Kane Wilder’s blushing bride! Somehow, she and the infuriating man had both been transported back in time, and now they were sharing more than a marriage bed… .Sharing tiny quarters with all six feet of exasperating-but-gorgeous Kane was getting on Susannah’s nerves – and giving her sweaty palms and heart palpitations. Especially since Susannah had old-fashioned values, and Kane was obviously…

MARINES WEREN’T HER TYPE…In Kate Bradley’s opinion, handsome daredevils didn’t make good husbands. But that didn’t stop her from fantasizing about Striker Kozlowski–the marine she’d secretly adored since she was seventeen. Now, she needed to make sure Striker fulfilled his grandfather’s will–while keeping her true feelings under wraps….OR SO SHE KEPT TELLING HERSELFIt wasn’t Striker’s idea to head back to Texas or to be cooped up in a boardroom with a gorgeous ice princess who had him feeling like a nervous recruit. He could accomplish…

He’d faced enemy fire with more courage than his general’s daughter’s advances–and U.S. Marine Captain Rad Kozlowski wasn’t afraid to admit he was in real danger. The only way to evade her was to find a fake bride. And he knew just the beautiful blonde to play the part….Experience had taught brainy bookseller Serena Anderson to steer clear of military men. But when Rad offered her a too-good-to-be-true deal in exchange for «marriage,» Serena agreed to a little pretence. After all, since neither wanted to settle down, the only thing at risk was a few kisses–and…

WHY DON’T YOU MARRY ME? Jack Elliot nearly choked when he realized those words had come from his lips! What had just happened? How had Kayla White gotten the most confirmed bachelor in Chicago to propose? Maybe it was her cool facade and quick temper that were so tempting. Jack knew he could awaken the passions simmering below her surface.And he wanted to be the one Kayla turned to in her time of need. But still… marriage? Then Jack thought of waking up with Kayla every morning and he said……

A BABY ON THE DOORSTEP? When businessman Michael Janos hired Brett Munro, no one knew child care would become part of her duties! Still, when Brett discovered an adorable infant left in the doorway, she knew she was right for that part of her job… .Playing house with luscious Brett and baby Hope was stirring up more than fatherly feelings in Michael. Soon he enjoyed putting little Hope to bed – and keeping Brett up all night… !THREE WEDDINGS AND A GIFT: Three siblings say «I do» – with a little help from a family…

To: King LeopoldFrom: Marine Corps Captain Mark Wilder Operation:Princess Vanessa Von VolzemburgYour Highness, I’ve been assigned to guard Princess Vanessa while she’s traveling incognito in America. But I don’t enjoy spying on her.Vanessa is far from the spoiled princess I expected. She is bold and adventurous as well as lovely and vulnerable–a woman who craves a life free from her royal obligations. But she understands she must return and marry a man she doesn’t love.Vanessa will be safe while she’s under my care. But also know that I cannot promise to…

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THE COWBOY KIDNAPS A BRIDE Dylan Janos had no intention of getting married for real. When he whisked Abbie Turner away, the footloose rancher was simply reviving a romantic Gypsy tradition. All he wanted were sizzling memories to take along when he left. And he would leave. He always did… . THE BRIDE ISN’T OBJECTING! Abbie knew Dylan was kidding about marriage. He wasn’t interested in settling down – just as Abbie had no intention of falling for a roaming rodeo rider. So why not skip the wedding… and get right to the honeymoon! Three Weddings and a…