McFadden — Multiple Authors

"You will be my fiancee in name only" Leslie knew she should have been grateful to the handsome stranger who claimed her as his fiancee in order to convince angry Greek soldiers that she was not a spy. But Peter Christou's heavy handed...

Caroline Jeffers was proud of the way she had pulled herself together after her husband's tragic death. But just as she was managing to forget the past, a two-week vacation on Harbor Island brought back all the sweet pain of love. Suddenly she wa...

Fiona Marshall had loved Phillipe ever since she could remember. As a little girl she had made everyone laugh by saying that one day she would marry him, and she had done everything she could to make her childish dreams come true. Now, at last she wa...

Tahiti seemed like an island paradise until Clare met Royce D'Arcy, a talented young architect and the son of her employer. Then it was hate at first sight, for each one brought out the worst in the other. The normally quiet Clare suddenly became...

Marlene Gilchrist went to Athens to continue her late father's search for a priceless Greek statue called the Ivory Princess. She vowed she'd find the ancient treasure, which may experts doubted ever existed. But in Greece she unexpectedly fo...

IN THE WAY OF LOVE When Dena Parker decided to take a cycling tour through the south of France, she was looking for a relaxing vacation - what she found was love. Against her own instincts, she found herself being drawn inexorably toward the dashi...

In Love's Way After his death, Natalie Wellman took on the huge responsibility of running her father's advertising agency. To help her she depended on her fiance, Sloan Curtis, an expert ad man, but sometimes a forgetful lover. Working tog...

The windswept white sands of Brittany had become home to Aimee Raleigh since the death of her beloved father. The unsullied beauty of Isle de Bas seemed to provide the calm and solitude that she so desperately needed. But her lonely hideaway was enda...

Relaxing on beautiful Paradise Island, young Celeste Montaque spent the peaceful days and nights trying to forget her father's tragic death. Then she met Gerald, and the idyllic reverie was broken, for here was a man who made her feel again, an excit...

Their families were bitter enemies, but Leslie and Tom were in love and listened only to their own hearts. The languid days and starry nights passed quickly in Key West, as their love grew. Then, like the dark clouds of the coming hurricane, Leslie b...

NO MAN IS AN ISLAND... When hard-edged businessman Jarvis Dacre bought Morag Lewis's beloved Scottish birthplace of Brannock Island and promised to begin "improving" it immediately, Morag resolved to do whatever was necessary to protec...

Lindsay found life boring and sad, as she locked herself away from the world caring for her invalid father. Then she met a young doctor names Gavin and suddenly life seemed bright and full of promise. She found herself falling deeply in love with him...

Traveling to England, Emily Francis was determined to become a top clothes designer. Her designs, considered too radical at home, seemed perfect for Europe, and soon she became internationally famous. But fame did not seem to quench the passions in h...

When Dawn Calbot arrived at Moorshaven, she found her welcome definitely unsettling. She had agreed to work at the sprawling estate nestled in the rolling hills of West Virginia, but she hadn't agreed to put up with the arrogant Phillip Lattimer ...

THE PATH OF LOVE. Life was hard for young Shelley Turnbull, trying to keep the Inn going after her father's death. The business was not going well, and Shelley was about to give up, when she learned her childhood sweetheart, Don Hearst, now a ...

Melody couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Chad standing on her doorstep in the moonlight. She had always adored her step-brother, but when his father died, Chad had gone off to Europe in search of adventure, ad Melody had resigned herself to a su...

DREAMS OF LOVE It began as a childhood dream-to study dance in Paris-that matured to reality. But the dream soon became a nightmare, for the dance school rejected her. She was hurt, disappointed and unwilling to accept defeat. Although her dream w...

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Major Lane called her irresponsible, but Marissa Blakely knew she was doing her best for the crippled daughter of West Point's commanding officer, General Carstairs. His high-handed manner was infuriating, but site couldn't avoid him in the c...

Cynthia LeMans, a young New England college girl, couldn't help but be facsinated with the older, wealthy John Casman. She found everything about him romantic, sophisticated . . . and mysterious, for he seemed to like her, yet was always strangel...

MASQUERADE It was the night of the fabulous masked ball in Bermuda and Kate Foster had a serious problem. The man she loved had deserted her; the man she liked had declared his love. Should she hold out for her ideal lover or fall into the arms of...

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THE PRICE OF LOVE Carol's mind was in a whirl. What could she do to get her boss to notice her? Just being near him made her feel foolish and awkward; her every approach drew gentle laughter from the aloof executive. There just has to be a w...

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TWO LOVES Randi Tompkins had two loves -- tennis and Tony Ferber, a disc jockey and student in Miami. Life seemed simple until she met the handsome, disturbing Brett Callahan, and suddenly her world was turned upside down. Could she possibly lov...

Sybil Carter hated everything about the small Argentinian town nested in the foothills of the Andes. But she was determined to find out why her father's executor had suddenly stopped sending her money out of the estate. As she looked around the t...

Their marriage was only days away but instead of happiness, Gloria felt confused and anxious. First, her former lover had flown to the lush island of Guadeloupe to declare his undying devotion to her and, strangely, she felt the embers of love flame ...

On the scenic island of Aruba, Terri Crowell at last found some measure of peace. She allowed the hot sun to soak her cares away and the warm, tropical breezes to brush the haunting memories from her mind. On the verge of forgetting her former fiance...

It was a dream come true for young Gail Brandt: To actually visit Tokyo and study Oriental dance under the great Hirota had always been her fondest desire. She was prepared to work hard, but she was totally unprepared for the mystery which suddenly s...

Beth Saunders was ready to give up her medical career to marry wealthy Cabot Spaulding, but she was worried. She had just received a visit from young Dr. Matthews, a man she knew was deeply in love with her, who told her the most incredible things ab...

ACT OF LOVE Myra Phillips was an inspiring actress in San Francisco looking for the big break that would make her a star. Her career was progressing slowly until she met Alistair Granger, who vowed to use his influence to help her. Myra rejecte...

On assignment for her magazine, Ashley Carlton was fascinated by Vancouver, British Columbia. Even more fascinating was Ross McVicker, the handsome Royal Canadian Mountie who was assigned to her for protection. But Ross’ arrogance and high-handed m...

When Christine Morley traveled to Ireland, on assignment for a woman's magazine, she never dreamed she'd fall in love. But when she arrived, love found her in the person of handsome Michael Sherwin. She didn't want it to happen, for she h...

WINDS OF LOVE Exchange teacher Darcy Rees fell in love-with exotic, breathtaking beauty of Thailand. Thailand wasn't all that caught her eyes, she met a young doctor whose mere presence made her heart start to pound. As their lives entwined, Darcy...

Lucy Berkman thought Carlo was cold, aloof, brilliant...and attractive. He hardly noticed her. After all, a famous Italian heart surgeon would hardly notice a nurse. Except that he seemed to go out of his way to question her about her job. Was he dem...

Heart In The Heartland It began as a marriage of convenience, but for Catherine Douglas it soon became uncomfortable and inconvenient. Their marriage was based on mutual advantage: Angus got to keep his family fortune and Catherine was allowed to ...

UP IN THE CLOUDS Marcia had always thought of herself as a down-to-earth business woman---could she really be up in the clouds over a man as arrogant as Don Diego Valdez? She knew he would do anything to gain control of her employer's business an...

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JOURNEY TO LOVE Torn with grief over her parents' death, young Glenda Clay decided that a long slow trip across the country world help ease her pain. Her destination was California, but her journey ended in the fertile wheat fields of Nebraska...

He was going to marry Elise! Violet could hardly believe that her childhood idol, Henri Deland, was really in love with his beautiful, icy fiancee - -especially when he had kissed Violet with such passionate abandon. What kind of man was he? Violet d...

Alone and far from home, young Sandra MacKenzie wanted a friend more than anything else. But handsome Ralph Bakewell promised to be much more than that. He was obviously a man of the world - one who would be uninterested in a platonic friendship. San...

Laura came to adore handsome Bob Belding. If he were mine, thought Laura, I'd love him more than myself. But it was an impossible dream, for Bob seemed very much in love with her cousin Sarah, and Laura owned her cousin too much to repay her kindnes...

Kristy had already lost her heart to aloof Paul Benedict when she discovered that she could have been the identical twin of Paul's former fiancee. Then she knew he wasn't interested in love... only in the image of love. ...

Alicia Von Ritter had everything...and nothing. She was young, beautiful, and since the death of her husband, very wealthy. But there was something missing, something she almost despaired of finding...until she met dashing Marcello and his handsome s...

A Bitter Kiss When Ellen Hathaway arrived at the vineyard in South Africa, she could hardly wait to see David again. As a child, she had loved him dearly, and just seeing his darkly handsome face made her heart soar. But David seemed preoccupied a...

THE SANDS OF PARADISE The island was a tropical paradise until Sybil’s employer, rich, arrogant David Rodney appeared on the scene. Then the first thing he did was fire Clive MacIntrye, the man who had swept Sybil off her feet, in two short wee...

Randolph Sloane is the most impossible man I've ever met, Natalie Wellman thought as she stormed out of his office. First, he talks to me like a child, then he calls my artwork amateurish! Even if he is the president of the advertising agency, he...

Carol Anders traveled to the mountains of North Wales to work as governess for the orphan grand-daughter of an aging lord. There she met a number of interesting men. The bluff, hearty game-keeper took an immediate liking to her, and others also caugh...

Sandra Miller was looking for excitement; travel was the only answer. She spent about a month touring Europe, but when her funds ran out, she was stranded in Torremolinos, Spain. Luckily, Sandra found work as a paid companion to the daughter of a wea...

The price of love. It was all in the terms of the will. Maryann would inherit beautiful Sea Oaks plantation if she agreed to temporarily give up her nursing career and live on Edisto Island for a year. It seemed like a perfect arrangement until she m...

Margaret Bentley was thrilled to be staying in the ancient Spanish castle, now converted into a hotel. But her joy wore off quickly when she met the owner---fiery, arrogant Tomas, an impoverished nobleman. As much as she disliked him, Margaret found ...

Raven and Constance Whipple were more like sisters than cousins. They had grown up together, done everything together, and now both of them were going to spend a year in Switzerland. It seemed like the perfect vacation until their parents made an une...

JOURNEY TO LOVE From the very first time she met him, ...

UNCERTAIN REUNION Her heart pounded in anticipation and she felt nervous as a kitten. For eight years she had dreamed of this reunion with Hans. Yet, now she began to have serious doubts. Would he remember their childish pledge of love or would he...

Arty Leigh’s trip through the Greek isles had been anything but pleasurable. She had fallen in love with the handsome Mike Nichols only to find her had a fiancée -- one he fully intended to marry. How could he have led her on, making her think h...

Laurelia was hired to accompany a Senator’s teenage daughter to Italy. But complications soon arose when the girl developed an adolescent crush on a handsome Count. Laurelia became so worried about the girl’s attraction that she hardly noticed he...

Sally Walters knew she was a good tour director. Who else could have taken a group of high-spirited school girls and shown them such a good time while they toured the cultural capitols of Europe? Yes, the tour was a great success but Sally wished she...

After the death of her father, Mary Beth Anderson decided to move to San Francisco to build a new life. Shy & inexperienced, she quickly caught the eye of her employer, a man know for his casual affairs with many women. She seemed strangely nervous i...

World of Passion Rachel Brooke thought the job on a small island off the coast of British Columbia would be restful and rewarding. But all of her dreams of tranquility were quickly shattered when she met Griffith Sterling, the island’s myster...

Angela was thrilled to travel to England as part of her new job with an international hotel chain. But Angela has no idea that the firm would expect her to put her ideals aside. No matter what her boss, Paul Mann said, she didn’t like the idea of d...

When Lisa Madigan traveledt o Key West with her fiancee Patrick, they decided to stay at the home of Patrick's old friend and Navy buddy, Kip. The three went out together on a treasure dive, but Kip and Lisa turned up more than Spanish gold. What the...

HEARTS AND MINDS Gayla Townsend wanted to continue her education, but she was penniless. That's why she considered a marriage of convenience to Max Payton. Max would inherit a banana plantation in Thailand if he lived there with his bride for ...

NO ESCAPE When Julie Warren arrived in the outback of New Zealand, the breathtaking vistas promised a wonderful, new life. The perfect place to escape from her painful memories. If it hadn’t been for Tory Cartwright. Brash and outspoken, the han...

When Valerie Mann left her small home town in Ohio to come to New York, she found work as a legal secretary in a large law firm. Though she enjoyed the city and admired her colleagues, she was constantly being made to feel naive and unsophisticated. ...

Tender Trap When George Richardson asked his distant cousin Clair to marry him for a week, she was shocked. As George explained it, he was going to be promoted to the top of his advertising agency as soon as his boss retired. But the boss felt th...

Jill loved her old family home and since her father’s death was more determined than ever to maintain it. But when she met Matthew Spalding she began to forget the past. Her love for him replaced all the old memories until she learned his true iden...

LOVE AND DANGER When Eve Waterman was stranded in Hong Kong, she met several attractive but mysterious strangers. Among them were two men: Gaitano, an intense green-eyed Eurasian, and Gilbert, a rich American expatriate. Eve found them both very han...

It seemed like a perfect opportunity for Cassandra Delacorte, a young American pianist in Paris. She could work as the governess for Jean Corboisier's son, while enjoying leisure time to study her music. But upon arrival, she found herself in the sop...

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WHIRLWIND ROMANCE It was a whirlwind love affair, but it wasn't Amanda's. It was her mother who was swept off her feet by a handsome, wealthy Spaniard. It seemed so unfair to Amanda, who had always dreamed of love, who had always been hurt. The...

She couldn't stand it any longer! She had moved to the country to escape the constant problems and complications of city life, only to find things as unbearably complex as ever. Her tranquillity was being shattered by a man . . . an man she wanted to...

There was only one solution.. Devon knew she was in for trouble the moment she saw the dark, arrogant Spaniard, Esteban del Leon, at her door. But when he told her of the reckless escapade her sister had become involved in, she could think of no poss...

Cynthia felt as if a whole new world was opening up before her when she arrived in Morocco. And Lyle Morrison was inextricably part of it. But he was her employer, and she could have no place amongst the wealthy jetsetters and stunning models he asso...

Worlds Apart! They were worlds apart, Darla knew. Bradford McKay was a wealthy, sophisticated businessman, while she was just a secretary, a working girl who had a hard time making ends meet. But that was no reason for him to treat her the way he did...

Heiress to a fortune, young Jennifer Craig had little desire to leave the comfort and familiarity of her ancestral home. But a strange twist in her parents' will forced her to become the ward of arrogant, handsome Jason Bromley. Leaving her world...

SUMMER LOVE, WINTER WISHES Moving to Sweden after the death of her parents, Karen Christensen was determined to make a new life for herself. Her plans seemed to be working out, for she met Lars Tengborn, a young industrial designer living in Stock...

The wildly beautiful island of Ben Kil, off the coast of Scotland, had always filled young Skye Sutherland with magical dreams of romance. It had been her father's home and she was determined to visit it one day. But when she arrived there at las...

Caroline's job was to restore Troy Randolph's beautiful Southern mansion to its ante-bellum magnificence. But when she arrived there she felt herself strongly attracted to Troy's older brother, Cade. Cade, however, seemed far too interest...

"I want to marry you... for business reasons." Julia couldn't believe her ears when Ric proposed to her. But how could she accept the comfort and security of life at Jacaranda Point, when the love she longed for -- Ric's love -- wa...

Never had anyone treated Shannon with such callous disrespect as Harrison Bentley Caldwell! He refused to give the necessary approval for her to sell her inheritance, Willow Farm, so that she could get back to her home. Even more infuriating was the ...

The Caribbean - an exotic paradise, Joanne Williams thought, until her wedding plans ended there in heartbreak. But the attentions of dashing Ian Walker, manager of her hotel, made Joanne forget her unhappiness. Before long, she found herself under t...

His arrogance was unbelievable! His hostility, unfathomable. But Hanna soon discovered that she was not immune to Peter Holden's devastating good looks, or the flashes of romantic interest he sometimes showed her. Living in his splendid home and cari...

Suzanne was glad to help her uncle, even if it meant working as a secretary for the glamorous Erica Allen. Then she learned that part of her job would be spying on Alex Vincent and reporting his romantic interests. There was no way to avoid the task,...

To beautiful Wythe Sterling, Pelican Island seemed the perfect place to recover from both a serious illness and a disillusioning romance. But renewing her childhood friendship with Olin McIntosh, Wythe realized that nothing stays the same. As Wythe l...

Hidden Valley was breathtakingly beautiful, and Cathy Phillips thought that she could finally begin a new life there, caring for the granddaughter of kindly Alice Thomas. But Cathy was at a loss to understand the open hostility of Nels Thomas, the ch...

Shipping magnate Trenton Garfield hadn't been expecting a girl when he hired a carpenter to refurbish his lovely Virginia home, and he wasn't doing anything to make Meghan McIIroy's job easier. But she was determined to prove that she cou...

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"CHANCE?" HER MIND ECHOED, "WHAT KIND OF A NAME IS THAT?" But the dynamic Chance Bradshaw was truly like no one Marlis Halden had ever known before -- rugged, hostile and just as fascinating as the California desert itself. And, if...

SHE COULDN'T POSSIBLY DO IT! Evens as a favor to her dear friend Bart Williams, she simply couldn't pretend to be his brother's wife. Why, she had never even met Yale Williams! How could they pretend to be loving newlyweds on a riverbo...

Lindsay would have been stranded in Spain…if it hadn’t been for Monte Richards. She knew that she should have been grateful for all his help. But what was this dangerously handsome man asking in return? “How lucky to have met a man like Monte,�...

Laurie's resistance to Conrad Steyr's charm was growing weaker by the minute. And she knew that it wouldn't hold out much longer if she continued working for his Jonathan. On location in the exotic African wilderness, Laurie found herself in the perf...

The idea of an arranged marriage was medieval! But that was the binding clause in Heather’s uncle’s will. She had to marry Paul Andre. She knew their marriage would be just a business affair. Paul would never fool her into trusting him. But soon ...

Jason Caldwell was her professor, Eve often reminded herself. Cold one moment, irresistibly charming the next -- she couldn't let Jason continually upset her. Eve know that she loved him deeply, but could he ever return her feelings? Did she dare hop...

As Adrian Conway’s private secretary, Beth cared to know her employer only too well. Rugged, dynamic, moody -- so many vines it seemed that Adrian was not truly happy in his luxurious surroundings. But on the Conways’ ranch in Texas, Beth discove...

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UNATTAINABLE LOVE Infuriating man! She would show that Lance Gardner! This was her land now, Elizabeth Sheldon's ranch. And she would prove to him that she could last out the year here and satisfy the terms of her grandfather's will. Rosa ...

How did Leland Brentwood ever get me to do this in the first place? When we were children I had always charaded as my twin sister, Melinda, and it was great fun fooling everyone then. But we aren't children anymore, and when the Brentwood family ...

He had deceived her! -- and Tara hated him for it. He had made her believe that he was only a poor fisherman, when in fact, Etienne Delacourte was the wealthiest man on the Gaspe Peninsula. And now, Tara thought woefully, I'm trapped here, in the fis...

Amalie Compton loved flying and she knew that she could pilot a plane as well as any man -- including Captain Jason Remarque! His degrading remarks made her furious. But his passionate kisses left her breathless, and yearning for more. Were Jason'...

HOW COULD HE SUSPECT ME? Lovely Margaret Hill came to the Philippines eager to begin her new job as governess on the Drew plantation. Arrogant and overbearing--Arland Drew was not at all the gentleman farmer she had expected. Caring for his niece ...

If music be the food of love... Lovely Nancy Miller arrives in Manhattan eager to begin her new career as a publicist for show business personalities. And, it seems that fate takes a hand in making her dreams come true when she meet Paul Herman, a ve...

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Lutecia Peacock was at her wits end! And it was all due to Russell Currie, the stubborn farmer who'd helped raise her, and who now refused to see that she'd grown up. Russell was the most infuriating, tantalizing, devastating man Lutecia had ...

She loved Jared Noiret -- loved him with all her heart. And Demetra despised herself for loving the very man who treated her twin sister with such cruelty. His most tender embrace meant nothing, Demetra rushed to remind herself. After all, he believe...

When Kathleen arrived in Australian to visit Craig Baxter, more than one surprise awaited her. Craig had never mentioned his dangerously handsome old brother, Sebastion. Even more shocking was the fact that Craig would soon be engaged to his childhoo...

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WINTER ROMANCE Of all the arrogant, overbearing, conceited men! Dan Murdoch has to win the grand prize, Elizabeth thought. But she was home for just a short visit and she had to be polite--at the very least--to her father's best friend. Though...

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POWERS OF PERSUASION Dynamic, intense, overwhelmingly masculine -- Luke Clinton knew exactly what he wanted and Jennifer Ingram soon found that he would stop at nothing to make her his wife. But she couldn't possibly marry him! The idea was si...

When she arrived at Connemara, Sir Alec's warm attentions hintedthat he looked upon Catheline as much more than an assistant... The Catheline met Terry Sullivan, and her most vivid dreams of romance with Sir Alec were forgotten. Why did it seem she a...

Wes King was a man who always got his way, in business affairs as well as love affairs. But their marriage would be strictly business, he assured Kristin, the perfect touch to his corporate image. Despite his plans for a partnership without passion, ...

His charm was irresistible, his reputation with women, pure scandal. But Stewart Carter needed help with his latest book and as his employee, Patti couldn’t refuse him. But how had she agreed to pose as his fiancée? And whenever Stewart took her...

NO FINER REVENGE After so many years away from the town she had grown up in, Lilian Emerson returned to Cold River when she inherited her grandmother’s home and vast estate. Though the town had changed little, Lilian had since blossomed from an ...

Kristin disliked him on sight. And she wanted nothing to do with the cold glint of arrogance in Eric Cameron's dazzling smile and sea-green eyes. But she and her sister, Heather, had no choice but to sell him the lovely old mansion they had grown up ...

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SWEET VENGEANCE Adrian Devereaux would never know how much it hurt her to be near him again, Dana silently swore. Three years had passed since she had written the magazine story that had cost him his entire fortune. Wealthy and successful again, h...

Megan had to believe Jarrett Rhodes was her fiancé. When she awoke from the accident that had caused her amnesia, he had been the only one at her bedside. And when Jarrett insisted on a public announcement of their engagement, Megan couldn’t ref...

How could he keep his presence a secret when he knew Bill was proposing to me? Erin couldn’t believe that even Jared Thorne could behave in such a manner. But their encounter on the terrace was just one of the many in Jared’s campaign for Erin’...

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ADRIFT WITHOUT LOVE Polished, elegant, hard-edged--Luis Revera was everything Kristina had expected...and so much snore. A fascinating man, he was impossible at times--impossible to work with, and impossibly attractive. Kristina began to wonder why ...

She would never love another man, not the way she loved Cade. But they had been separated since the night he had found her alone with Eric Somes, and Julie knew it was time to put an official end to their marriage. She had expected Cade's cold ra...

An impossible decision--Marry a man she didn't know of face financial ruin! But then Katherine met Alexandros Kinkaid--the man who had stolen her heart and disappeared. Already half in love, she agreed to his proposition. But could she ever be ha...

ANDORRA! A winter paradise! Juliette was thrilled when she inherited an inn in the tiny country. But then Romain Vitale decided to open a ski resort nearby, and Juliette knew that she was ruined. Charming, wealthy, internationally known, he would sto...

Arrogant And Fickle! That's what Angela thought of her new boss, Christopher Dykes. A successful executive and celebrated yachtsman, Christopher had a well deserved reputation for being a ladies' man. When Angela began working with him on t...

A palatial estate in Jamaica! The perfect place to spend summer, thought Kay Sullivan. But she never counted on meeting Rory Alesandro. Gruff, domineering and arrogant, Rory was the overseer and heir to his mother's vast estate . . . and the most...

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Just who was Cal Forrest? Shy Madeline Blainn's new neighbor was as mysterious as he was mesmerizing. First, he'd turned her simple world topsy-turvy -- and then her heart. Cal's passionate kisses made falling in love easy -- but just who...

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SHE LONGED FOR FREEDOM Married by proxy to a man she had never seen, Catherine McCormick thought little of the problem...until she met Justin Diderot. Devastatingly handsome, the arrogant Justin was the first to make Catherine feel like a real wom...

"How can I ever spend the entire summer on this island?" Mandy sighed. Spoiled and rich. Mandy had been sentenced by her father to work at the luxurious tropical resort owned by his friend, Benjamin Short. Ruthless in business, Benjamin tried his h...

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THE GRAND PRIX OF LOVE A trip to Europe to cover the Grand Prix racing circuit for Beau Monde Magazine! It sounded too good to be true to Faith Byrne. Especially since she would be with Tony Alexander. Handsome and daring, a leading driver on the ...

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“To Nathan Gold, love is just a game,” Jessica sighed, and the only thing he cares about is winning! But Jessica swore she’d never be just another of Nathan’s easy victories. How simple it all seemed…Until she found herself yearning for th...

The Greek Islands! What more fitting place for love, thought Susan Ferraro as she lay on the sun-drenched beach of Corfu. Little did she know that soon she would meet a man just as captivating as the ancient Greek heroes who had walked the island c...

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A LESSON IN LOVE When Nat Halleck begged her to pretend to be his fiancee, Jenna firmly refused. It simply wasn't in her to be so deceptive, even as a favor for such a good friend. Then she met Nat's older brother, Adam and Jenna took on h...

Laurel was shocked when she learned Aunt Julia might leave a vast estate to her attorney, Michael Woods. Who was this man really? And why was he so interested in Aunt Julia if not for her money? Determined to discover Michael's motives, Laurel so...

The theater was her only love! That's what Kristen thought until she met Alexander Herrick. He could make her a star, and she did her best to prove herself as an actress. Then she realized fame would mean nothing until she proved to Alex that she was...

She planned a quiet vacation aboard her father's schooner. But Lana's plans never did turn out quite right. As soon as she met Mark Ward, the devastatingly handsome ship's captain, Lana knew that a tranquil cruise was not to be her lot. B...

Why he's simply impossible! Even if half the women in the company are swooning at his feet, John Harwood will never charm me into giving up my first big chance at Marchant & Heally! But despite her attempts to avoid him, Adrian couldn't resis...

No man is more aptly named! thought Tara Whittaker after her first meeting with Dr. Jon Savage. He was arrogant, inconsiderate, and all too sure of himself. And Tara took an instant dislike to him. But when she found herself working for the handsome ...

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An accident of fate had brought Hatty to the home of famous author Galen Tate. Even though the handsome Galen remained cool and distant, his oceanside villa seemed like a paradise to Hatty. In a short time, she had come to care a great deal for his s...

"No man will ever run my life again!" vowed Denver Summers. But soon Denver found herself working for the most domineering man she had ever met. As handsome as he was arrogant, wealthy rancher Chandler Carson was more fascinating than anyone ...

Her wildest dreams had come true! Quinn Richards, a world famous director, had chosen her for a lead in his new film and suddenly Shana Jordan was off to Spain. Quinn was the most dynamic man she had ever known. On the set, he demanded her all as a a...

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NO ESCAPE FROM LOVE Any woman would find Rolfe Jordan attractive. But how could Evan suspect me of trying to steal him away from her? She’s been like a sister to me, Lucinda thought, finding me a job, sharing her apartment, and showing me just h...

STOLEN HEART Holly loved country music, and she was thrilled to be working at the Nashville Music Awards. She found herself surrounded by the stars she had idolized for years. But this meant little to her once she met Charlie Wells. No man had eve...

Cassablanca…land of mystery and romance! But Lisa was there to work and set up a home so her aged aunt could follow. Soon, however, she found herself under the spell of the exotic city…and of Ben Travis. Although she thought him a cheat and a lia...

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As Meredith's wedding drew near, she was sure the future held nothing but happiness. But when Lara, her mother forbade Meredith from seeing the man she loved, her dreams of joy turned into despair. Why did the sight of Blair and his handsome fath...

FROM DIFFERENT WORLDS In love with a fighter? "Impossible!" said Bonita as she watched Terry Donovan in the ring. She detested the sport and had found the handsome champion pompous and arrogant. What could she, a magazine reporter, have...

What could she do? Her holiday in Mexico City became a nightmare when Sherry was robbed of all her money. She didn’t know anything about Jay Courtney, except that he was a famous author . . . and kind enough to give her a ride back to the city. ...

What could she really expect? Christina Nyland couldn't help but be fascinated by a world-renowned artist like Esteban Noboa...especially in the lush and romantic land of Ecuador. Everything about him was attractive and exciting. And Christina so...

LOST TO LOVE Stephanie knew she’d written a brilliant story on Senator John Ames, one that would surely help him win his upcoming election. But when the story went to press, a ridiculous misprint cost Stephanie her job. Wasn’t John Ames sat...

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Wholesome Maggie Kirk had always been wary of commanding cowboy Clint Raygen. So if her best friend's forbidding older brother rubbed her the wrong way, how come she'd chosen his ranch to recover from a broken heart? She knew the dangers that...

COULD SHE RESIST? When Rachel first met Morgan Kane, she was young and naive, no match at all for the dynamic casino owner. She easily fell under his spell and married him. She was older, wiser, and more independent now. She knew she had recove...

Doubts There was no way to avoid Paul Wiseman on the tiny island of Tukimo. Karen had traveled to the south seas to aid Paul's grandfather, the famous Dr. Alexander Wiseman, with the writing of his memoirs...certainly not to fall in love! But ...

Her fight had just begun. When Samantha got a job as a forestry planner, she couldn’t have been happier. But rugged Luke Marten looked with disdain at the “mere girl” who thought she could do a man’s job. He did all he could to make her gi...

A Greater Victory Men are so wain, thought Sally Thompson. All she had proven was that she was a little better than Robert Haley at water skiing. That certainly was no reason for him to avoid her so. Sally resolved to forget about Robert and hi...

Arden never even thought of becoming a model. But when photographer John Kingsley discovered her, she jumped at the chance to join the glamorous world of high fashion. Strong, elegant, masterful, John took control of Arden's life. Under his watchful ...

Love’s Power What was in a name? If John Merlin thinks so much of his father’s silly title and social standing, I’ll have nothing more to do with either of them, Ann MacGregor swore. Was it her American upbringing that had caused Ann such...