Candy Halliday – författare

Fresh out of her most recent disaster of a relationship, Annie Long has a revelation: If you can't find the perfect man, why not create him? And so she does. Together with her best friends, who are business partners, Annie sets out to create the most intriguing product their interactive DVD and video game company has ever seen. Instead of a silly video game, Paragon Technology is going to give every woman what they want - Joe Video, the perfect man. A man to listen when you want him to listen, talk when you want him to talk (always saying exactly the right thing), and surrender the remote control without a thought. So Annie hires a devastatingly gorgeous actor to play Joe Video in their interactive DVD. The only problem is whether she can resist his charm too. But is the "perfect" man all he's cracked to be? Because Matt, her co-creator and ex- boyfriend, is proving himself to be more perfect than Joe Video could ever be.

As the daughter of bohemian parents who moved to a nudist colony, Kate Anderson wants nothing to do with a life like that. Instead, she longs for a life exactly like her grandmother's-marriage to a corporate attorney who gives her stability and order. Lucky for her she's found Harold, the perfect guy. Never mind that their sexual problems have to be worked out in Harold's therapist's office. After all, there's more to a good relationship than sex, right? But from the moment Kate meets mounted patrol cop Anthony Petrocelli, her entire planned life turns upside down. Anthony Petrocelli's Italian grandmother has always been able to predict the future with tea leaves. So, ever since he was 16, Anthony's family has been teasing him about meeting his future wife with blonde hair and green eyes in Central Park when he's 36. He's never paid any attention to it...until the day he runs into a beautiful blonde women with green eyes in the Park. Kate tells him that she's already engaged and she has no intention of throwing her perfectly planned life away for an unpredictable cop. But whenever Kate sees Anthony, shocks go through her body like never before. Maybe a stable and orderly life isn't all it's cracked up to be...

When Zada and Rick got married, she could almost hear the Hallelujah Chorus. But now, a year later, she can't imagine what they were thinking of. Rick likes the house military -standard neat and the only sweeping Zada ever does is with a glance, not a broom. Rick is a health-food nut who runs five miles a day while Zada worships Ronald McDonald and only runs there for a snack. Since neither of them can compromise, divorce seems the best solution. The only problem-they can't agree on who gets the house and the dog. But all's fair in love and war...When the judge in divorce court orders Rick and Zada to settle their dispute outside of court in 90 days, the gloves officially come off. On the advice of his attorney, Rick employs the 'separate and apart' clause which allows them to live under the same roof as long as they don't share food or a bedroom so he'll have a better chance of keeping the house. But neither of them ever counted on attraction to flare up between them again, only this time stronger than ever before. Should this feuding couple be making love and not war?

Alicia Greene had everything: flawless beauty, an MBA from Harvard, money...and a philandering husband. Now, after the self-esteem shattering divorce that destroyed her belief in happily ever after, Alicia is determined to focus all of her attention on her new realty company. But she never imagined a gorgeous, womanizing, injured baseball player would move into the neighborhood and ruin her best laid plans...Jake Sims never expected his baseball career to be over this quickly. Without warning, the curtains closed on his playboy lifestyle and a new one opened on his new role as single father. But all isn't lost...the most beautiful and intriguing woman lives just across the street and she's unlike any woman he's ever known before. The only problem: Alicia won't give him the time of day.The domestic divas in the Housewives' Fantasy Club can't wait to play matchmaker but will this former pro-ball player and this woman determined to keep love at bay prove too tall an order for even their clever schemes?

Family means everything to Gabe Coulter. And now that he's found his nephew, Gabe's determined to raise Ben on the Coulter ranch. Too bad the boy's mother, Sara Watson, has different plans. She refuses Gabe's money and won't give up Ben. What's left? Marriage? Surprisingly, the arrangement works.Ben couldn't be happier, Sara seems to have settled into life on the ranch and even Gabe likes having them around. Especially Sara. It doesn't take too long before thoughts of her fill his days…and his nights. But can something that started as a convenience turn into real love?

Driven to Distraction by Tina Wainscott Freewheelin' itSix days, five hours, twenty-four minutes—that's all Barrett Wheeler has left. His tree-snail research is due, but he's taken up residence temporarily in the wackiest seniors' community in south Florida. It wouldn't be so bad, but the gorgeous twentysomething free spirit next door, one Stacy Jenkins, keeps distracting him from his work. Will they have a shot at some fun in the sun before time runs out?Winging It by Candy Halliday The sky's the limitPilot Alec Southerland is just a man who can't say no. Can he help it if women flock to him, or if he's too considerate to hurt their feelings? He's also exactly the type of man Mackenzie Malone's mother always warned her about—too good-looking, too popular with the women and guaranteed to bring heartache. Yet Mackenzie's finding it increasingly difficult pretending her sexy neighbor doesn't get her motor humming, too, especially when the harder she tries to avoid him, the more he happens to turn up!

Where the Morgan twins go, trouble is sure to follow!Are Men from Mars? by Candy Halliday When Dr. Madeline Morgan is whisked away in a mysterious craft near Roswell, she almost buys in to all those crazy UFO reports. But wait, these little green men are wearing army fatigues! And hunky Captain Brad Hawkins isn't all that little…. How is Maddie to know that she's stumbled upon a top secret military base and has innocently threatened national security? And how can she control herself under house arrest—with Brad?Venus, How Could You? by Candy Halliday Mary Beth Morgan has finally hit the big time—a gig on a hot new soap opera, a home on the beach and enough star power to show her face with confidence at her upcoming high school reunion. But Mary Beth can't believe her high school sweetheart, Zack, has the nerve to show his face—gorgeous as it is—after what he did to her, or that he's trying to win her back! How can she forgive the guy who left her at the altar?

Lady and the Scamp by Candy Halliday It's a dog-eat-dog world…Attorney Cassie Collins is in big trouble! Her mother's prize pooch has gotten up close and personal with the mutt next door, and pups are on the way. Nick Hardin, owner of Earl the mongrel scamp, refuses to take the matter seriously. Instead he uses his outrageous radio show to poke fun at lawyers who file suit against the Romeo and Juliet of the doggy world. Hostilities escalate until the two humans finally figure out it's much more fun to make love than war….The Doctor Dilemma by Dianne Drake TLC.The best medicine there ever wasMeet Dr. Jack Sutton and nurse Lacy Archer—they're supposed to be running a small-town medical practice, but the craziest things keep happening. Jack can't wait to get back to the big city, while Lacy's making Sunstone her home. And in the midst of handling everything from birthing bovines to using a pair of black panties to cure the hiccups, they're falling for each other. But will Jack have the right prescription for Lacy's case of true love?

Hallie Weston has always known she's not mommy material. She's a career girl through and through. And that's never been a problem… until now. Because suddenly she's guardian for her infant niece, in charge of finding new adopted parents. Worse, she's sharing that responsibility with the baby's uncle, Nathan Brock.The help should be welcome–especially with Hallie out of her depth. Too bad the history she shares with Nate makes it impossible to be in the same house and ignore those old sparks. So they act on them and she's amazed about how good they are together. But when he suggests they stop the parent search and become a real family Hallie is torn between the role she never wanted and the man she always has.

The greatest birthday present Rachel Morrison could give her dad, Graham, would be a life. Then she could have one, too. Because running a lodge in Port Protection, Alaska, is totally his dream, not hers. She wants to move back to New York–the most awesome city in the world for a teenage girl.Well, she's about to make that happen.Posing as her dad online, Rachel connects with Courtney Woods–a gorgeous, smart Big Apple ad exec. Perfect! But when Courtney steps off the float plane with a super birthday greeting, Graham isn't feeling the perfection. Okay, so Rachel tricked them into this situation, but they're made for each other. She just has to prove it to them!

Lady and the Scamp by Candy Halliday It's a dog-eat-dog world… Attorney Cassie Collins is in big trouble! Her mother's prize pooch has gotten up close and personal with the mutt next door, and pups are on the way. Nick Hardin, owner of Earl the mongrel scamp, refuses to take the matter seriously. Instead he uses his outrageous radio show to poke fun at lawyers who file suit against the Romeo and Juliet of the doggy world. Hostilities escalate until the two humans finally figure out it's much more fun to make love than war…. The Doctor Dilemma by Dianne Drake TLC.The best medicine there ever was Meet Dr. Jack Sutton and nurse Lacy Archer–they're supposed to be running a small-town medical practice, but the craziest things keep happening. Jack can't wait to get back to the big city, while Lacy's making Sunstone her home. And in the midst of handling everything from birthing bovines to using a pair of black panties to cure the hiccups, they're falling for each other. But will Jack have the right prescription for Lacy's case of true love?

Where the Morgan twins go, trouble is sure to follow!Are Men from Mars? by Candy HallidayWhen Dr. Madeline Morgan is whisked away in a mysterious craft near Roswell, she almost buys in to all those crazy UFO reports. But wait, these little green men are wearing army fatigues! And hunky Captain Brad Hawkins isn't all that little…. How is Maddie to know that she's stumbled upon a top secret military base and has innocently threatened national security? And how can she control herself under house arrest–with Brad?Venus, How Could You? by Candy HallidayMary Beth Morgan has finally hit the big time–a gig on a hot new soap opera, a home on the beach and enough star power to show her face with confidence at her upcoming high school reunion. But Mary Beth can't believe her high school sweetheart, Zack, has the nerve to show his face–gorgeous as it is–after what he did to her, or that he's trying to win her back! How can she forgive the guy who left her at the altar?

Driven to Distraction by Tina Wainscott Freewheelin' it Six days, five hours, twenty-four minutes–that's all Barrett Wheeler has left. His tree-snail research is due, but he's taken up residence temporarily in the wackiest seniors' community in south Florida. It wouldn't be so bad, but the gorgeous twentysomething free spirit next door, one Stacy Jenkins, keeps distracting him from his work. Will they have a shot at some fun in the sun before time runs out?Winging It by Candy Halliday The sky's the limit Pilot Alec Southerland is just a man who can't say no. Can he help it if women flock to him, or if he's too considerate to hurt their feelings? He's also exactly the type of man Mackenzie Malone's mother always warned her about–too good-looking, too popular with the women and guaranteed to bring heartache. Yet Mackenzie's finding it increasingly difficult pretending her sexy neighbor doesn't get her motor humming, too, especially when the harder she tries to avoid him, the more he happens to turn up!

La abogada Cassie Collins tenía un gran problema. La preciosa perrita de exhibición de su madre había tenido un idilio con el chucho de la puerta de al lado, y los cachorritos estaban en camino. Pero Nick Hardin, el dueño de Earl, el chucho, se resistía a tomarse el asunto a la tremenda y llenó su programa de radio, bastante escandaloso, de chistes sobre abogados que interponían demandas para acabar con una historia de amor perruno. El enfrentamiento se fue agravando hasta que los dos se dieron cuenta de que era mucho mejor hacer el amor y no la guerra...

¿Cómo podría perdonar al hombre que la dejó plantada en el altar?Mary Beth Morgan tenía la sensación de que por fin había conseguido lo que deseaba: un papel importante en una nueva serie de televisión, una casa en la playa y el éxito necesario para presentarse en la inminente reunión de antiguos alumnos de su instituto. Lo que no esperaba era que su ex novio, el guapísimo Zack, tuviera la desfachatez de acudir después de lo que le había hecho... o que intentara recuperarla.

El cielo es el límiteEl piloto Alec Southerland era un hombre incapaz de decir no. ¿Qué podía hacer si las mujeres lo perseguían y él era demasiado considerado con ellas por no hacerles daño? Era justamente el tipo de hombre sobre el que la madre de Mackenzie Malone la había avisado millones de veces: demasiado guapo y demasiado encantador con las mujeres. Sin embargo a ella cada vez le resultaba más difícil fingir que su guapísimo vecino no despertaba en ella un deseo incontenible... Y cuanto más trataba de evitarlo más se le aceleraba el corazón al verlo.