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He'sMyHeroA protector, a provider, a friend–he's every woman's hero….FROM THE DESK OFOfficer Tyler JacksonCentral PrecinctI don't know why these hardheaded females think they're invincible. Women like Megan Summers make my job three times as hard. I told the chief that giving this lady self-defense lessons would be a mistake. Now look at what's happened. She's laid up with her arm in a sling!That's the only reason I'm playing nursemaid. It has nothing to do with her blond hair, or her beautiful smile or the way she looks at me when she thinks I can't see….

Returning from active duty, Gunnery Sergeant Luke Barrett is shocked to learn he's a father. Having just lost his mom, ten-year-old Caleb is reserved and wary—and Luke is simply overwhelmed.So when Tess Greenwood agrees to become Caleb's nanny, it's an answer to Luke's prayers. Injured while working at an international mission in a war-torn country, Tess is in town to recuperate. The last thing she wants is to get too involved. But as she spends time with the handsome marine and his son, Tess comes to realize that caring for them may just be the cure to her own battered heart.

Report Card for «Student»: U.S. Marine Nathaniel Dole «Teacher»: Jenny Wright SKILLSReading: The children have this tough soldier wrapped around their little fingers. It's obvious the children hang on his every word. What more could a woman…er, a teacher, ask for?Speaking: Nate's knack for downplaying his heroic past makes him even more fascinating for the children–and their teacher.AREAS THAT NEED IMPROVEMENTInteraction with Others: It's clear that he's nearly healed, but Nate continues to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself. Perhaps he needs after-school tutoring and a little TLC?Physical Education: What's a woman got to do to get one little kiss? Maybe after the tutoring sessions…

The U.S. Marine Corps made a man out of Nathan Morningway.But the orphaned baby girl left to him by his military buddy made him a father. A single father. With no training in diaper duty, let alone parenthood, Nathan heads home to Morningway Lodge–where he's not exactly warmly welcomed by his family. But day-care worker Jessica Sabin helps care for little Gracie and teaches him how to be a daddy. That seems to make Jessica happy. So why does she look so sad sometimes? Nathan's new mission: to find out–and make Jessica smile forever.

He'd faced enemy fire with more courage than his general's daughter's advances–and U.S. Marine Captain Rad Kozlowski wasn't afraid to admit he was in real danger. The only way to evade her was to find a fake bride. And he knew just the beautiful blonde to play the part….Experience had taught brainy bookseller Serena Anderson to steer clear of military men. But when Rad offered her a too-good-to-be-true deal in exchange for «marriage,» Serena agreed to a little pretence. After all, since neither wanted to settle down, the only thing at risk was a few kisses–and then a few more…

There's not a man Rachel Westover can't tame.Or at least transform from a sloppy, sports-loving, self-absorbed male into the perfect mate. Then she meets Garret Kelly, aka The Wild Man. Talk about a challenge–in a gorgeous package, no less. Can her behavior-modification techniques take on a guy this set in his rumpled–and surprisingly irresistible–ways?Rachel's hormones, er, ambitions, are jumping at the chance. If she succeeds in domesticating Garret, she gets her own TV show. If she fails…Well, failure isn't an option. Sure, he's more resistant than she expected. And withholding pleasure as punishment affects her so much, she's abandoned that strategy. But she's determined one of them is going to their knees. She just hopes it isn't her!

With her voluptuous, plus-size figure, Angela Krizova knows she doesn't fit the male fantasy of the perfect woman.That's fine, because Bryan Perry isn't her idea of the ideal man, either. The gorgeous ski-bum-turned-corporate-exec is just the type she avoids like the plague. Except he won't take no for an answer.With Bryan pursuing her as if she's the most desirable woman in Crested Butte, Angela's starting to believe it just a little herself. Is the most irresistible guy in town really falling for her ? Or is he the man most likely to break her heart?

The minute Nick Durrance steps onto the porch of the once-grand, now run-down Meadowcroft home, he knows something is different. The woman at the door is not his ancient former teacher, but her young, beautiful grandniece. Maggie is new to Collingwood Station and has inherited the house, which she intends to turn into a natural beauty spa.Nick can't see the women of this posh town putting yogurt and strawberries on their faces, nor can he see them accepting the eccentric Maggie. But when the whole town starts gravitating to her, Nick realizes this woman is special–so special that she's even changed how people see him, a man who went against the wishes of his wealthy family to start his own construction business.It turns out the house is not all she's working on–and when he finds out what–or who–her real project is, he's not going to like it!

To: Julia, Maggie, Jen, Sharon From: Lauren Date: 12/01RE: I'm not a pregnant virgin!You'll never believe what Rafe did today! He asked me if I was pregnant! Just because he suspected my flu was morning sickness. The worst of it is, as soon as I denied it, he looked relieved! He said he didn't really think it possible. Does he mean he doesn't believe anyone would want me enough to get me pregnant? Watch out, Rafe Mitchell, you drop-dead gorgeous bachelor. Because once you see the new and improved Lauren, you won't doubt any man would long for me!

Bought for her baby! Marriage and children have never played a part in Armand De Luca’s plans. Then the steel tycoon learns he has to marry and produce an heir or lose his company! When he discovers his late brother has fathered a pregnancy, Armand sees the perfect opportunity.She might be expecting and alone, but Tamara Kendle won’t be bought by Armand’s millions – no matter how devastating she finds his kisses. Luckily for the hard-edged tycoon, the most difficult business deals are always the most satisfying!

Can he find his son a mummy for Christmas? Ever since Italian CEO Luca Berettini tragically lost his wife, he's been dedicated to keeping his sick son happy and healthy. But when Dino asks a charity to grant him a wish, Luca's Christmas is turned on its head!Gabi Parisi is moved by Dino's letter and desperate to help the boy, whose experience reminds her of her childhood. She's swept away by Dino and his handsome, loving single dad but has no idea how to grant Dino's wish – until Luca makes her a very special Christmas proposal…