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The Man Who Would Be King by Linda Turner When royal-watching reporter Eliza Windmere discovered evidence that the missing crown prince was alive, she had to help in the search – even if that meant pairing up with devastatingly handsome Duke Lorenzo Sebastiani.As she searched alongside the ruthless royal, she couldn’t resist dreaming of one day being his bride.The Princess and the Mercenary by Marilyn Pappano Pampered Princess Anna Sebastiani insisted on joining the search for her brother, so Tyler Ramsey became her reluctant bodyguard. But when the fierce Montana winter left them snowbound, the rugged mercenary realised his duty was to protect the princess – even from himself!

Special agent Patrick O'Reilly was determined not to let Mackenzie Sloan's good looks sway him from his task. The woman's innocent persona didn't mean she wasn't involved in illegal activities. And after keeping track of her day–and night–for weeks, he'd almost convinced himself his interest was all part of his job.When the case placed Mackenzie in danger, he could no longer deny his duty had turned to desire. He'd lay down his own life to protect this woman. But laying down his embattled heart might be the truest test of his resolve.

To save her family's claim on the Broken Arrow Ranch, Elizabeth Wyatt must remain on the premises at all times. She's never herded cattle or driven a pickup. But with strong, sexy ranch foreman John Cassidy there to show her the ropes–and kiss her senseless–Elizabeth prays she can keep everything under control. Only, someone wants to make sure she loses her inheritance.Someone who'll stop at nothing to get Elizabeth out of the way. And as the threats to her safety intensify, she'll need to rely on John's strength to keep them both alive.

Determined to heal her broken heart, Katherine Wyatt retreated to her family's ranch. She'd vowed to avoid men–until she had to share space with a charming, infuriatingly sexy cowboy. Somehow Hunter Sinclair knew just how to provoke her, and he seemed awfully determined to keep her in his sights. Especially as someone wanted the Wyatts off the ranch for good.There was no one she could trust more than Hunter to protect her. And yet he posed the greatest danger to her heart.

Born-and-bred Londoner Priscilla Wyatt was shocked at how much she loved the Colorado ranch mysteriously bequeathed to her family. But enemies were determined to drive the Wyatts away–and innocent Priscilla was their next pawn. Donovan Jones made it his mission to find his man–or woman–at any cost, but retrieving Priscilla from her abductors was just the first hurdle. Now he had to keep his feisty charge safe.Even the solitary Donovan couldn't help but be captivated by his one-of-a-kind client as they evaded their foes. Before long, the bounty hunter was in danger of stealing her heart…and losing his own!

When Buck Wyatt and his sisters inherit Broken Arrow Ranch, it comes with a catch: One of them has to be on the premises at all times for one year, or they'll lose it. So Buck counts on setting up stakes. What he doesn't count on is lovely fortune hunter Rainey Brewster. He soon realizes the woman is telling the truth about a hidden gold mine–and that his interest in her goes beyond professional.Yet as their search for gold–and their passion for each other–intensifies, it's clear someone wants them off the land–and is willing to kill for it.

A Marriage Made in Heaven Heavenly Matchmaker: I'm one of the highest authorities in heaven and even I can't manage to get Zeb Murdock and Prudence Sullivan married off. Well, this is their last earthly chance to get it right… .Prudence Sullivan: Zebadiah Murdock is the most bullheaded hunk I've ever met! I can't stand him, but every time I look into his icy blue eyes, I get the strangest feeling we've met somewhere before… .Zebadiah Murdock: A long-legged beauty like Pru could never be interested in an older guy like me! But why does it always feel like we're fated to be mated?

THE HOTTEST STORY IN TOWNWhen it came to covering murders, reporter Blake Nickels was the best in town—until a lady named Sabrina Jones came along. Now, no matter what the story was, she always seemed to be a step or two ahead of him….She had other ways of driving him crazy, too—ways that had nothing to do with headlines and deadlines. All it took was one little red dress—and one breathtaking little kiss—and suddenly he was having a very hard time keeping his mind on crime….Trouble was, the killer they were both investigating was hot on her trail, too. And if Blake couldn''t protect her, she was really going to be front-page news….

He had a way with women, that was what everyone said about lawyer Noah Baxter—and with one look into his wicked blue eyes, judge Sadie Thompson knew that the rumours were true. Unlucky in love once, Sadie was not about to let herself get hurt again.

Dillon Cassidy Wants to Be AloneBurned out, fed up and with a bullet lodged in his back, the ex-DEA agent needs to go where no one knows his name. He''s through with work—and with women. Because despite the charms of a lovely lady journalist, he knows he''s a time bomb—and he never knows when he might go off….Sydney O''Keefe Could Use Some CompanySocially, anyway—though as far as her work goes, the determined investigative reporter is a solo act. But suddenly she and the intriguing Dillon are a team, and she is about to find out what the mysterious recluse has to hide—and why she could get caught in the cross fire….

She needed a doctor, STAT!Rachel Martin was through with men. But she desperately wanted a baby– and was convinced a doctor should be the father. Where would she meet a medical man in Hunter's Ridge? Enter Turk Garrison, M.D.– the tiny town's answer to McDreamy and her next-door neighbor.Turk wasn't thrilled with Rachel's plan, but A) he found himself falling for her, hard, and B) he had his own issues with the opposite sex…mainly in the form of a persistent ex-girlfriend. And when said ex turned up anew, vowing to terminate the competition, Turk knew he had to protect Rachel at all costs. Crazy scheme be damned….

"Marry me, and I'll give you back your name…and your baby." In the hearts and minds of Whitehorn, Montana, Gavin Nighthawk was guilty of murder. But Summer Kincaid's spirit–her very soul–whispered that he was innocent. True, Gavin had a Big Sky-size chip on his shoulder concerning his Native American heritage, but Summer knew him to be a healer…and a loving father. So to protect her childhood friend and his baby, she married Gavin, knowing the legitimizing power of the Kincaid name. And then she promptly lost her heart–something she'd vowed not to do. Something as unstoppable as the final judgment regarding her husband's future….

By day: Glamorous movie star. By Night: terrified woman, in need of protection for herself and her little girl.Rancher Joe Mc Bride knew that the last thing he needed was some big-time movie star invading his home. Yet Angel Wiley and her adorable three year old were looking to him to save them from unnamed danger. Joe could never turn away from a lady in distress–but he soon realized it wasn't just the defenses of his home they were crumbling, but the ice around his heart….

To Do (after High School graduation)1. Go to college2. Fall in love with the man of my dreams3. Get married4. Have two kids–one at a time! Natalie Bailey may not have been very good with numbers, but even she knew that she wasn't exactly doing things in the conventional order. Because she'd skipped college, married early–and at age thirty-three, found herself a divorced mother of five-year-old twins…and a college freshman to boot. Not only that, but it looked like the man of her dreams had just walked in the door–except he was her younger, if irresistible, professor, Maxwell Sullivan. The last man she should be falling for, based on her plan. But you know what they say about plans….

Now-successful attorney Taylor Bishop had grown up the son of a single mother, having to fight for everything he'd ever gotten. But upon his mother's death, Taylor learned that it hadn't had to be that way.That he had a father–Gus McBride. One who was going to pay for all his years of neglect. Taylor would see to that. If it was the last thing he ever did….But Taylor hadn't counted on what he would find in the tiny town of Liberty Hill. That though his father might be gone, he might still find the family he'd always wanted. Not to mention, in beautiful innkeeper Phoebe Chandler, the love of his life. And the true meaning of home…

When it came to men, definitely the former. But Abby Saunders was certainly aware that when it came to her boss–and his mysterious, possibly unsavory dealings–it could well be the latter.So when she was introduced to crack crime reporter Logan St. John, she was relieved. After all, it was unlikely that the still-grieving, if gorgeous, widower would be looking for a relationship–and maybe he could help her figure out how much trouble she was really in….As for Logan, his no-strings-attached connection with Abby was about to hit a snag. Oh, he could see how much danger she was in–spotting danger was his area of expertise, after all. Funny how he completely missed the signs around his heart….

NEVER BEEN KISSED… And never been much of anything else, either.So at the advanced age of thirty-seven, nurse Janey McBride was facing an adolescent trauma– how to get the new guy in town to notice her. She would give anything to replace the sadness in the handsome M.D.' s eyes with joy….Reilly Jones was, quite frankly, used to beating them off with a stick, and at first he was sure that Janey was just another vulture. But her beauty and sweetness caught him off guard. She wanted someone to teach her about love, while he needed to learn to live again. Well, maybe they could make a deal. But could love be part of the bargain?

RIGHT BRIDE… Merry McBride had always dreamed of her wedding day–but being left at the altar was more like a nightmare! And though she tried to hold her head up, she never would have gotten through it if not for Nick Kincaid. Sheriff. Best man. And the best friend a girl could ever have… WRONG GROOM? All his life, Nick Kincaid had been in love with Merry, and now he had a chance–and though it meant a fight, the stakes were high. Could the perennial best man dare to hope for an upgrade in status–to groom? Those Marrying McBrides! The four single McBride siblings have always been unlucky in love. But it looks like their luck is about to change….

THE AGENT: Secretive, smoldering sexy Russell Devane.THE MISSION: Taking on a new identity to capture a traitor.THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT: The enemy' s stunning daughter!When undercover SPEAR agent Russell Devane arrived at the Pear Tree cattle station in search of a dangerous traitor, he saw that the best way to get information was to get close to the enemy' s daughter. He got close, all right– too close– and found himself fighting a forbidden attraction to the beautiful Lise Meldrum. As an agent, Russell always got his man. Now the question was, could he get his woman?

"Nothing will get in the way of my seduction." While investigating the attempted murder against beloved patriarch Joe Colton, hardened P.I. Austin McGrath made his own earth-shattering discovery–an undeniable attraction to elusive beauty Rebecca Powell. This world-weary widower thought he knew women. But little did he know that his impromptu partner was guarding a secret as closely as her virginity. What would it take to bring the Colton foster daughter out of her shell and into his arms? Well, dammit, he was about to find out! After all, secrets were his specialty!

Dr. Lucas Greywolf had carved a life for himself in Wyoming, tending to the needs of his people–untilRachel Fortune arrived.Her outsider's ways annoyed him. Her delectable body aroused him. And althoughLucas sensed he should avoid this troublesome woman, a passion neither could deny drove them together, and soon he discovered that Rachel would bear his child. Lucas knew he couldn't force this willful woman to become his wife, yet how he wanted her to truly surrender herself–body and soul–to their love….

Ómnibus Julia 455Linda TarnerSu primera norma era no enamorarse nunca de una sospechosa.El agente especial Patrick O''Reilly no iba a permitir que la belleza de Mackenzie Sloan le hiciera olvidar sus obligaciones. Su aspecto inocente no significaba que fuera incapaz de cometer un delito. Y después de vigilarla durante varias semanas, casi se había convencido de que el caso que estaba investigando era lo único que le importaba.Sin embargo, cuando el caso puso a Mackenzie en peligro, ya no pudo negar que sus obligaciones se habían transformado en deseo.La amante perfectaKimberly LangPerfecta, educada… ¡y apasionada!El soltero de oro y heredero de la multimillonaria fortuna de su familia, Will Harrison, sabía cómo tratar a los paparazzi, pero le preocupaba su hermana pequeña, Evie.Gwen Sawyer, experta en etiqueta y protocolo, tenía sólo tres semanas para hacer un milagro con Evie antes de que ésta acudiera al baile en el que sería presentada en sociedad, así que tenía que irse a vivir al lujoso ático de Will. No obstante, cuando Gwen descubrió que lo último que le importaba a Will era el protocolo, ya era demasiado tarde.

Estaba claro que, en lo relacionado con los hombres, Abby Saunders sabía muy poco. Sin embargo, en lo que se refería a su jefe... y a sus negocios misteriosos y probablemente sucios, quizá supiera demasiado. Por eso se sintió aliviada cuando conoció al guapísimo periodista de investigación Logan St. John. Seguramente un hombre todavía de luto por la muerte de su esposa no estaría buscando una relación... pero podría ayudarla a solucionar el problema en el que se había metido.Logan era un experto en descubrir el peligro y sabía que eso era precisamente lo que le esperaba a Abby. Sin embargo, no se dio cuenta de lo que estaba sucediendo en su propio corazón...

Un príncipe a su servicioLinda TurnerCuando la periodista Eliza Windmere descubrió que el príncipe desaparecido estaba vivo, se sintió obligada a ayudar a la familia real a encontrarlo… aunque eso significara aunar esfuerzos con Lorenzo Sebastiani, un duque increíblemente atractivo. Lorenzo era el siguiente en la sucesión al trono… y el último hombre de quien Eliza debería enamorarse.Escoltando a una princesaMarilyn PappanoLa misión de Tyler Ramsey era seguir el rastro del príncipe de Montebello en Montana, no proteger a una princesa mimada. Pero cuando Anna Sebastiani insistió en unirse a la búsqueda de su hermano, Tyler se convirtió en su guardaespaldas. Lo más difícil no era protegerla, sino resistirse a la inesperada y explosiva atracción que surgió entre ellos. Pero Tyler había jurado proteger a la princesa… incluso de sí mismo.

El agente especial Patrick O´Reilly no iba a permitir que la belleza de Mackenzie Sloan le hiciera olvidar sus obligaciones. Su aspecto inocente no significaba que fuera incapaz de cometer un delito. Y después de vigilarla durante varias semanas, casi se había convencido de que el caso que estaba investigando era lo único que le importaba.Sin embargo, cuando el caso puso a Mackenzie en peligro, ya no pudo negar que sus obligaciones se habían transformado en deseo.