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Latest release: August 22, 2011
Series
17
Books
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Ready…
Career-driven Blake Donovan planned to score big time at the annual management retreat and become the new V.P.
AIM…
Then Eloise Periwinkle blew into the retreat on a breeze, knocking Blake right out of his polished wing tips. Who was this sweet, bumbling uninhibited beauty? And why was she playing Cupid for him and Margaret, his rival for the top job?
FIRE…OOPS!
Suddenly Blake was a lovesick fool—for Eloise. She, however, was convinced she was the wrong woman for him.
But when Cupid strikes, even the most unlikely opposites can find their own happily ever after.
Career-driven Blake Donovan planned to score big time at the annual management retreat and become the new V.P.
AIM…
Then Eloise Periwinkle blew into the retreat on a breeze, knocking Blake right out of his polished wing tips. Who was this sweet, bumbling uninhibited beauty? And why was she playing Cupid for him and Margaret, his rival for the top job?
FIRE…OOPS!
Suddenly Blake was a lovesick fool—for Eloise. She, however, was convinced she was the wrong woman for him.
But when Cupid strikes, even the most unlikely opposites can find their own happily ever after.
COURTING CUPID
Book 1 · Jul 2011 ·
0.0star
Ready…
Career-driven Blake Donovan planned to score big time at the annual management retreat and become the new V.P.
AIM…
Then Eloise Periwinkle blew into the retreat on a breeze, knocking Blake right out of his polished wing tips. Who was this sweet, bumbling uninhibited beauty? And why was she playing Cupid for him and Margaret, his rival for the top job?
FIRE…OOPS!
Suddenly Blake was a lovesick fool—for Eloise. She, however, was convinced she was the wrong woman for him.
But when Cupid strikes, even the most unlikely opposites can find their own happily ever after.
Career-driven Blake Donovan planned to score big time at the annual management retreat and become the new V.P.
AIM…
Then Eloise Periwinkle blew into the retreat on a breeze, knocking Blake right out of his polished wing tips. Who was this sweet, bumbling uninhibited beauty? And why was she playing Cupid for him and Margaret, his rival for the top job?
FIRE…OOPS!
Suddenly Blake was a lovesick fool—for Eloise. She, however, was convinced she was the wrong woman for him.
But when Cupid strikes, even the most unlikely opposites can find their own happily ever after.
50 WAYS TO LURE YOUR LOVER
Book 2 · Jul 2011 ·
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REAL MEN
How to turn ho-hum into hot!
When freelance writer Mabel Ivey is offered a full-time job at Real Men magazine—the magazine dedicated to helping women find real-life heroes—she jumps at the chance. She's not sure whether to be complimented or insulted, however, that the first story is to be a makeover—her makeover!!
Then Mabel learns that the photographer chronicling her every new hairstyle and sexy new dress is none other than gorgeous Trace Cameron. Turning him on is the ultimate challenge, but once Trace is interested, she realizes she had a new problem on her hands. Is Trace after the new and improved Mabel? Or the real woman beneath the fancy clothes?
How to turn ho-hum into hot!
When freelance writer Mabel Ivey is offered a full-time job at Real Men magazine—the magazine dedicated to helping women find real-life heroes—she jumps at the chance. She's not sure whether to be complimented or insulted, however, that the first story is to be a makeover—her makeover!!
Then Mabel learns that the photographer chronicling her every new hairstyle and sexy new dress is none other than gorgeous Trace Cameron. Turning him on is the ultimate challenge, but once Trace is interested, she realizes she had a new problem on her hands. Is Trace after the new and improved Mabel? Or the real woman beneath the fancy clothes?
STUCK WITH YOU
Book 5 · Jul 2011 ·
5.0star
He wasn't about to be hog-tied!
Wyatt Logan, champion bull rider, isn't ready to settle down. But from the moment he spots Charity Webster's cute little behind stuck in his aunt Nora's doggy door, he knows he's going to end up eating dust.
Then came the snow…
And Wyatt kisses his single life goodbye. Trapped by the storm, he and Charity have to keep warm somehow. And there's a lot to be said for body heat…. Not even the comic antics of Nora's maniacal neighbor disturb their idyllic love nest. But when the snow melts, Wyatt's dreams turn to slush. He's finally lost his heart—to a woman who has no intention of committing.
Wyatt Logan, champion bull rider, isn't ready to settle down. But from the moment he spots Charity Webster's cute little behind stuck in his aunt Nora's doggy door, he knows he's going to end up eating dust.
Then came the snow…
And Wyatt kisses his single life goodbye. Trapped by the storm, he and Charity have to keep warm somehow. And there's a lot to be said for body heat…. Not even the comic antics of Nora's maniacal neighbor disturb their idyllic love nest. But when the snow melts, Wyatt's dreams turn to slush. He's finally lost his heart—to a woman who has no intention of committing.
THE SEVEN-YEAR ITCH
Book 6 · Aug 2011 ·
5.0star
What's good for the gander is good for the goose…
When Ivy Conrad found her husband, Jack, obviously scratching his seven-year itch, she refused to listen to any lame excuses. Instead, she vowed to even the score!
Taking their anniversary cruise alone was a good start. A little dancing under the stars…a little flirtation…See how Jack liked that!
But Jack wasn't about to be left on shore. He had half the cabin, too, or so he thought, until Ivy made him a stowaway. And then proceeded to drive him crazy…until the shark-infested waters started looking better and better!
When Ivy Conrad found her husband, Jack, obviously scratching his seven-year itch, she refused to listen to any lame excuses. Instead, she vowed to even the score!
Taking their anniversary cruise alone was a good start. A little dancing under the stars…a little flirtation…See how Jack liked that!
But Jack wasn't about to be left on shore. He had half the cabin, too, or so he thought, until Ivy made him a stowaway. And then proceeded to drive him crazy…until the shark-infested waters started looking better and better!
ACCIDENTALLY YOURS
Book 20 · Jul 2011 ·
5.0star
Accidents and Catastrophes Follow Sonny Chapin…
So falling off a mountain, straight into the arms of the man of her dreams, wasn't all that unusual. Knowing her luck, however, she feared it was too good to be true. It was.
Because Trace Whittington was gorgeous and funny and sexy and just as much in love with her. Wrong. He was her enemy! His family had destroyed her father's business. But now to save everyone's neck, she had to work with him. And the old saying about loving your enemy suddenly took on a whole new meaning….
"Valerie Kirkwood has one of the freshest, wittiest voices to come along in years."
—Teresa Medeiros
So falling off a mountain, straight into the arms of the man of her dreams, wasn't all that unusual. Knowing her luck, however, she feared it was too good to be true. It was.
Because Trace Whittington was gorgeous and funny and sexy and just as much in love with her. Wrong. He was her enemy! His family had destroyed her father's business. But now to save everyone's neck, she had to work with him. And the old saying about loving your enemy suddenly took on a whole new meaning….
"Valerie Kirkwood has one of the freshest, wittiest voices to come along in years."
—Teresa Medeiros
THE AMOROUS HEIRESS
Book 28 · Jul 2011 ·
0.0star
Let's Celebrate!
Augustina Fairchild knew that if she didn't find a husband soon all the good ones would be gone. Then she'd never get out from under her matchmaking grandmother's thumb.
Enter Jed Kelley—her passport to freedom, her license to run wild—a sexy hunk as far from her slew of milquetoast suitors as you could get.
There was only one slight hitch to getting hitched.
Though Augustina was ready and willing for him to win her hand. Jed was "just the gardener." Grandmother Throckmorton would have been fine with a gold digger, but a dirt digger? Never!
Augustina Fairchild knew that if she didn't find a husband soon all the good ones would be gone. Then she'd never get out from under her matchmaking grandmother's thumb.
Enter Jed Kelley—her passport to freedom, her license to run wild—a sexy hunk as far from her slew of milquetoast suitors as you could get.
There was only one slight hitch to getting hitched.
Though Augustina was ready and willing for him to win her hand. Jed was "just the gardener." Grandmother Throckmorton would have been fine with a gold digger, but a dirt digger? Never!
ACCIDENTAL ROOMMATES
Book 29 · Jul 2011 ·
4.2star
How to lose your virginity…
At twenty-eight, getting down and dirty should be real simple—except if you're a good girl from an excruciatingly small town. Why, Hannah Jansen even lives with her father and helps him run the local hardware store! She's sick to death of being wholesome and dependable.
When her hotel mixes up her reservations and puts her in the same room as sexy rancher Holt Janson, Hannah considers her options. Here she is footloose and fancy-free in the big city. And fate has given her an honest-to-goodness sex symbol for a roommate. Thank you!
Except, Holt decides to be responsible and not seduce her. Great, just great.
There was only one answer. Hannah Jansen needed to become a bad girl….
At twenty-eight, getting down and dirty should be real simple—except if you're a good girl from an excruciatingly small town. Why, Hannah Jansen even lives with her father and helps him run the local hardware store! She's sick to death of being wholesome and dependable.
When her hotel mixes up her reservations and puts her in the same room as sexy rancher Holt Janson, Hannah considers her options. Here she is footloose and fancy-free in the big city. And fate has given her an honest-to-goodness sex symbol for a roommate. Thank you!
Except, Holt decides to be responsible and not seduce her. Great, just great.
There was only one answer. Hannah Jansen needed to become a bad girl….
GOING OVERBOARD
Book 31 · Jul 2011 ·
5.0star
A cruise on the Titanic, anyone?
A holiday on a houseboat. To Andi, it sounded like the perfect way to spend some time with her pregnant little sister Nicole, before the big day. She hadn't counted on getting stuck on the Moby Dick of houseboats without a pilot. But when she found herself marooned with gorgeous but incredibly stuffy Chance Jefferson, her hormones went into overdrive.
Every man for himself
After a near case of shipwreck and an emergency class in Childbirth 101, Chance knew he was in over his head. It wouldn't have been so bad if he'd been able to keep his hands off his irritating but oh, so sexy shipmate. After all, he knew he'd eventually find a way off the houseboat from hell. But if he fell for Andi, would he sink or swim?
A holiday on a houseboat. To Andi, it sounded like the perfect way to spend some time with her pregnant little sister Nicole, before the big day. She hadn't counted on getting stuck on the Moby Dick of houseboats without a pilot. But when she found herself marooned with gorgeous but incredibly stuffy Chance Jefferson, her hormones went into overdrive.
Every man for himself
After a near case of shipwreck and an emergency class in Childbirth 101, Chance knew he was in over his head. It wouldn't have been so bad if he'd been able to keep his hands off his irritating but oh, so sexy shipmate. After all, he knew he'd eventually find a way off the houseboat from hell. But if he fell for Andi, would he sink or swim?
I SAW DADDY KISSING SANTA CLAUS
Book 34 · Jul 2011 ·
2.0star
Santa Wears a Skirt?
Noah Spenser felt like a fool sitting on Santa's lap. But his seven-year-old daughter, Mindy, had insisted. However, when he noticed that this Santa had padding in unexpected places, he wasn't so anxious to leave. Especially when the only thing he wanted for Christmas was a new mother for Mindy….
And Jill Morgan, a.k.a. Kris Kringle, might just be the gift he was hoping for. She was vivacious, spontaneous…and needed a place to stay. What man wouldn't help a gorgeous redheaded Santa in need? Unfortunately, Jill wasn't the settling-down type. So how could Noah talk her into parking her sleigh on his roof for good?
Noah Spenser felt like a fool sitting on Santa's lap. But his seven-year-old daughter, Mindy, had insisted. However, when he noticed that this Santa had padding in unexpected places, he wasn't so anxious to leave. Especially when the only thing he wanted for Christmas was a new mother for Mindy….
And Jill Morgan, a.k.a. Kris Kringle, might just be the gift he was hoping for. She was vivacious, spontaneous…and needed a place to stay. What man wouldn't help a gorgeous redheaded Santa in need? Unfortunately, Jill wasn't the settling-down type. So how could Noah talk her into parking her sleigh on his roof for good?
FUDGEBALLS AND OTHER SWEETS
Book 41 · Jul 2011 ·
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Princess, the poodle, had a perfectly glorious life, a dog's life in fact….
Until that annoying bulldog, Jake, moved in next door.
Jenny McNeill had a perfectly glorious life, a life every successful woman might dream of, until that irritating Dave Kasada moved next door. With his dog.
Then a baby was abandoned on her doorstep. And Jenny's biological clock began to tick loudly. And Dave began to look more and more appealing, and Jenny wasn't even going to think about what tricks the dogs were up to! She needed to concentrate on her candy business! Candy was good. Candy was her future. Candy, not sexy Dave, was what she should be thinking about!
But all the while she couldn't help thinking Dave looked awfully sweet and tempting….
Until that annoying bulldog, Jake, moved in next door.
Jenny McNeill had a perfectly glorious life, a life every successful woman might dream of, until that irritating Dave Kasada moved next door. With his dog.
Then a baby was abandoned on her doorstep. And Jenny's biological clock began to tick loudly. And Dave began to look more and more appealing, and Jenny wasn't even going to think about what tricks the dogs were up to! She needed to concentrate on her candy business! Candy was good. Candy was her future. Candy, not sexy Dave, was what she should be thinking about!
But all the while she couldn't help thinking Dave looked awfully sweet and tempting….
RENT-A-FRIEND
Book 42 · Jul 2011 ·
0.0star
What are friends for?
1. Stealing your husband
Sarina Mann had no friends. She just couldn't risk it. Not after her former best friend ran off with Sarina's husband on their wedding night!
2. Being there when you pay them
Sarina took the safe route and hired a friend from an agency. When she met her rented pal—a tall, gorgeous guy—Sarina had no complaints!
3. Falling madly in love with
Max lunched with her, shopped with her, listened to her problems. Talk about the perfect guy!
Except Sarina wanted to be more than just friends. But how? Fire Max…or give him a big raise?
1. Stealing your husband
Sarina Mann had no friends. She just couldn't risk it. Not after her former best friend ran off with Sarina's husband on their wedding night!
2. Being there when you pay them
Sarina took the safe route and hired a friend from an agency. When she met her rented pal—a tall, gorgeous guy—Sarina had no complaints!
3. Falling madly in love with
Max lunched with her, shopped with her, listened to her problems. Talk about the perfect guy!
Except Sarina wanted to be more than just friends. But how? Fire Max…or give him a big raise?
THE GREAT ESCAPE
Book 44 · Jul 2011 ·
4.5star
She went out on a limb…
How did she get into these messes? Once minute Joan O'Leary, unsuspecting accountant to the mob, was witnessing her boss's demise. A minute later, to save her own skin, she'd confessed to the crime herself. After all, jail was pretty safe, wasn't it? But when she was taken into custody by gorgeous Deputy Sheriff Dan Hendricks, Joan suddenly wished she'd started her life of crime much earlier….
And fell for a Sheriff
Dan knew the sassy little redhead wasn't guilty—he'd bet his badge on it. Little did he expect his life would depend on it, too. Together they'd survived a plane crash, been chased up a tree by bears and ended up stranded in a snowed-in chalet, all with a mobster one step behind them. Dan knew Joan was trusting him with her life. The question was, could he trust Joan with his heart?
How did she get into these messes? Once minute Joan O'Leary, unsuspecting accountant to the mob, was witnessing her boss's demise. A minute later, to save her own skin, she'd confessed to the crime herself. After all, jail was pretty safe, wasn't it? But when she was taken into custody by gorgeous Deputy Sheriff Dan Hendricks, Joan suddenly wished she'd started her life of crime much earlier….
And fell for a Sheriff
Dan knew the sassy little redhead wasn't guilty—he'd bet his badge on it. Little did he expect his life would depend on it, too. Together they'd survived a plane crash, been chased up a tree by bears and ended up stranded in a snowed-in chalet, all with a mobster one step behind them. Dan knew Joan was trusting him with her life. The question was, could he trust Joan with his heart?
THE WEDDING KNIGHT
Book 55 · Jul 2011 ·
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Tall, dark and handsome…
The last thing she wanted—a hero!
When Livvy Ravenwood's daughter wished for a knight in shining armor to come to their rescue, Livvy hadn't expected the wish to come true quite so dramatically! But the next thing she knew, Sir William Marsh was charging through her castle, complaining about the renovations! No matter what he claimed, the castle was now her hotel, and he'd been hired to provide entertainment for the wedding.
Sir William had a real "lord of the manor" attitude, piercing gray eyes and a really great way of kissing, but Livvy wasn't about to fall for a man who rescued damsels in distress. She'd had enough of heroes…hadn't she?
The last thing she wanted—a hero!
When Livvy Ravenwood's daughter wished for a knight in shining armor to come to their rescue, Livvy hadn't expected the wish to come true quite so dramatically! But the next thing she knew, Sir William Marsh was charging through her castle, complaining about the renovations! No matter what he claimed, the castle was now her hotel, and he'd been hired to provide entertainment for the wedding.
Sir William had a real "lord of the manor" attitude, piercing gray eyes and a really great way of kissing, but Livvy wasn't about to fall for a man who rescued damsels in distress. She'd had enough of heroes…hadn't she?
GIFT-WRAPPED BABY
Book 57 · Jul 2011 ·
1.0star
Right Stork, Wrong Address!
Found: One Baby under Christmas Tree
Hallie St. John knew her way around babies—she'd practically raised three stepsisters—but finding one under her Christmas tree had her stumped.
She discovered that the little pink bundle was meant for her neighbor Nate Hawksmoor, who didn't know a thing about babies—except, obviously, how to make them. Which left Hallie the impossible task of getting the studly bachelor started on his journey into fatherhood.
But for Hallie, both man and baby were as deliciously irresistible as Christmas chocolate….
Found: One Baby under Christmas Tree
Hallie St. John knew her way around babies—she'd practically raised three stepsisters—but finding one under her Christmas tree had her stumped.
She discovered that the little pink bundle was meant for her neighbor Nate Hawksmoor, who didn't know a thing about babies—except, obviously, how to make them. Which left Hallie the impossible task of getting the studly bachelor started on his journey into fatherhood.
But for Hallie, both man and baby were as deliciously irresistible as Christmas chocolate….
THE HIJACKED BRIDE
Book 59 · Jul 2011 ·
0.0star
Snatched!
Bride-to-be Cathy Seymour refused to let abduction keep her from the altar—even if her kidnapper was the hunkiest guy this side of Brad Pitt. She intended to get back to her stable banker fiancé, by hook, crook or via a tiny bathroom window!
Hale Delaney was rarely on the wrong side of the law…or of a woman. But the kidnapping was done as a family favor, and he and his beautiful, feisty captive were oil and water. Matter and antimatter. Dynamite and fuse….
Which left Hale stuck with Cathy and a big question: Did that little commandment about thy brother's wife hold true for fiancées, as well?
Bride-to-be Cathy Seymour refused to let abduction keep her from the altar—even if her kidnapper was the hunkiest guy this side of Brad Pitt. She intended to get back to her stable banker fiancé, by hook, crook or via a tiny bathroom window!
Hale Delaney was rarely on the wrong side of the law…or of a woman. But the kidnapping was done as a family favor, and he and his beautiful, feisty captive were oil and water. Matter and antimatter. Dynamite and fuse….
Which left Hale stuck with Cathy and a big question: Did that little commandment about thy brother's wife hold true for fiancées, as well?
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Book 60 · Jul 2011 ·
4.5star
Life as she knew it was over…
Losing her ex-husband was painless—except for the legal fees—but the apartment…! Sunny O'Brien, the original Cosmo girl, moving to a cabin in Vermont?
Not likely! She'd pack up the dog, head out into the wilderness and find herself a big, brawny, capable country boy to help her out of this mess. She'd sweet-talk him into fixing up the cabin, sell it for a hefty profit and hightail it back to New York.
The only fly in the ointment was Collin Blalock, the big, brawny, capable contractor who refused to recognize the urgency of her situation. He wanted to take his time. Do things right. And after awhile, Sunny decided she liked that quality in a man…especially this one.
Losing her ex-husband was painless—except for the legal fees—but the apartment…! Sunny O'Brien, the original Cosmo girl, moving to a cabin in Vermont?
Not likely! She'd pack up the dog, head out into the wilderness and find herself a big, brawny, capable country boy to help her out of this mess. She'd sweet-talk him into fixing up the cabin, sell it for a hefty profit and hightail it back to New York.
The only fly in the ointment was Collin Blalock, the big, brawny, capable contractor who refused to recognize the urgency of her situation. He wanted to take his time. Do things right. And after awhile, Sunny decided she liked that quality in a man…especially this one.
SWEET REVENGE?
Book 66 · Jul 2011 ·
5.0star
Don't get mad, get even
Tess Ryan considers herself an expert on broken relationships—her sister's, that is. But even Tess can't believe Lucy's obsessive plan to take revenge on her last boyfriend. Why, she's talking about painting the poor guy's dog purple, whitewashing his car and putting his house up for sale!
Revenge is the last thing on Tess's mind—she's head over heels in love for the first time in her life. Still, she feels she has to save the poor guy from her sister's wrath. Especially when she discovers that Andrew Wyatt, the new love in her life, is the poor guy in question…
Tess Ryan considers herself an expert on broken relationships—her sister's, that is. But even Tess can't believe Lucy's obsessive plan to take revenge on her last boyfriend. Why, she's talking about painting the poor guy's dog purple, whitewashing his car and putting his house up for sale!
Revenge is the last thing on Tess's mind—she's head over heels in love for the first time in her life. Still, she feels she has to save the poor guy from her sister's wrath. Especially when she discovers that Andrew Wyatt, the new love in her life, is the poor guy in question…