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Andi Beaumont has a dilemma: She's wedded to her job when she really wants to wed her boss, Mac McCallum. The only solution: quit and save herself from heartbreak. But Mac isn't having it. The Texas Cattleman's Club stalwart has weathered many storms, including a recent attempt to destroy his ranching business. He can't let Andi get away. So he comes up with a plan to get closer to her. But his all-business approach is about to backfire when he discovers the pure pleasure of being with his alluring assistant....

Divorce attorney to the stars Reed Hudson knows there's no such thing as happily ever after. But the redheaded stunner who walks into his office with an infant in her arms will put him to the test. Lilah Strong just brought a baby girl to a man who splits up families for a living. Now he wants Lilah to stay on as temporary nanny to his niece. Reed Hudson's plush hotel suite is a world away from Lilah's rustic mountain home. Will their undeniable attraction end in heartbreak - or forever?

"Ich möchte endlich mein eigenes Leben führen!" Seit sechs Jahren ist Andrea die Assistentin von Tycoon David "Mac" McCallum. Und genauso lange träumt sie schon von seinen Lippen auf ihrer Haut. Aber ihr Boss ist viel zu sehr mit seiner Arbeit beschäftigt, um sie als Frau wahrzunehmen. Andrea muss kündigen, damit sie endlich von ihm loskommt und einen Mann finden kann, der ihre Liebe erwidert. Doch sie hat die Rechnung ohne Mac gemacht: Statt sie gehen zu lassen, unterbreitet er ihr ein unfassbares Angebot.

Andrea Beaumont è sposata con il suo lavoro, ma ciò che vorrebbe davvero sarebbe sposare il suo capo, Mac McCallum. Tra loro, però, c'è un rapporto puramente professionale, tanto che per la donna l'unica soluzione è andarsene per provare a toglierselo dalla testa. Mac, però, non è dello stesso avviso: non può lasciarsi scappare Andi! Le propone così di passare due settimane insieme, poi sarà libera di decidere cosa fare. Lontano dai ritmi stressanti del lavoro la passione prende il sopravvento... si tratta solo di scegliere l'ordine delle priorità.

The Last Lone Wolf introduces Jericho King, an ex-Marine who enjoys a quiet life running a survival camp at his mountain lodge. Then Daisy Saxon, the sister of a fallen comrade, shows up looking for help. Reminded of a promise he once made to Daisy’s brother, Jericho feels it’s his duty to give her a job and a place to sleep. But what Daisy really wants is to have a baby - and for Jericho to be the father.

As penance for losing a bet, Rafe King had promised to work one job as an everyday carpenter. And that's when he hit the jackpot - an introduction to Katie Charles. With every word, every touch, the sweet, sexy lady made Rafe feel like more than the cold-hearted tycoon he was reputed to be.There was only one problem: Katie despised all wealthy men, especially those in the King family. He couldn't reveal his feelings without coming clean about his last name. But if he kept this secret, it might cost him…everything.

Simon isn't prepared for the turn his life will take when a beautiful stranger arrives on his doorstep. He'd certainly never set eyes on - much less gone to bed with - Tula Barrons. Yet businessman Simon Bradley agreed to let Tula and her infant cousin - a child she claimed was his - stay in his mansion until he had proof of the little boy's paternity. But Simon discovers that their pasts aren't completely unconnected. He could seduce Tula get revenge for his family ... but if he succeeded, he could lose all he'd come to care for.

Five-time RITA nominee and USA Today best-selling author Maureen Child counts over 90 works of romantic fiction to her credit. Her contemporary tales starring the unforgettable Kings of Northern California maintain an unrivaled level of popularity among fans. Here, millionaire Travis King has a wealthy client that won’t get off his back about the prospect of marrying one of the man’s daughters. Travis’ solution is to marry someone else.

When Colton King ended his impetuous marriage to Penny Oaks after just 24 hours, it was out of sight, out of mind. But now, more than a year later, Colton discovers Penny's huge secret - actually two little secrets: a baby boy and a baby girl.

For one incredible night, Kendra Locke gave Deuce Monroe everything she had. Then he walked away to chase his big-league dreams. Now after one too many daredevil stunts, he's back in his hometown ready to pick up where they left off—but Kendra has no intention of giving in easily….