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The terrible twos are nothing compared to the traumatic teens.David Whitcomb is a good father and once upon a time, his thirteen-year-old daughter Claire adored him. But times have changed and Claire seems intent on running away to live with her mother–a woman who's unable to look after her.In desperation, David turns to Grace Blanchet, the mother of Claire's best friend. Grace agrees to foster Claire while father and daughter work things out. She knows this is what's best for Claire. She's just not sure it's best for her. Does she really want to «play house» with a man who, much as she's attracted to him, reminds her of another man–one she'd prefer to forget?

HAVING…ANOTHER MAN'S BABYAnita Ricardo had moved to town to make a home for her baby–alone. She'd learned long ago that she didn't need anyone, not even Luke Dole, the sexy single dad she'd once fantasized about. But how could a hormonally challenged expectant mother steer clear of her former crush when he was so irresistible?Luke had never dreamed he'd again be face-to-face with Anita…a very alluring, very pregnant Anita. Once, he'd let her go. But he wouldn't make that mistake twice. Because now Anita needed him, and he planned to show her exactly what fulfilling the promise of fatherhood really meant….

FROM HERE TO PATERNITY «The suspense and tension Kathleen O'Brien creates all but jumps off the pages.» – Romantic timesTaylor Pryce could be described as a professional bachelor… until he discovered little Justin. The nephew he never knew he had. Only, Justin belonged to someone else. Brooke Davenport. She'd adopted him in good faith, believing him to be an orphan baby. Taylor will do anything to gain custody-even marry!He just needs to persuade Brooke that he's the ideal husband she didn't even know she wanted!FROM HERE TO PATERNITY – men who find their way to fatherhood, by fair means, by foul or even by default!

Camila Walker has spent years overcoming rumors and gossip to build a better life for herself and her twelve-year-old daughter, Jilly. Then Tripp Daniels, rodeo star, returns home demanding answers about Camila's relationship with his brother and, more particularly, about Jilly's paternity. Tripp has always known – but never acknowledged – that he loves Camila. But all those years ago she belonged to his brother, and his family loyalty came first.Now he has a chance to put things right, for Jilly, for Camila – and for him. But Camila can't let herself love the handsome cowboy, not until she tells him her secret.

Dillinger Kent is getting ready for a lonely Christmas on his Texas ranch. All that changes the night the widowed gunslinger hears an infant's wails…and is swept into a time and town definitely not his own. After ditching her fiancé at the altar, Auburn McGinnis is on the run, trying to figure out how to hold on to her family's perfume company.The rough-and-tumble stranger who just showed up with a baby girl in tow could be the hired gun–and protector–she needs. At first, all Dillinger wanted was to get back to his ranch. But with the resourceful, enchanting Auburn in his life, the twenty-first century is looking better and better.Have they both found what they're looking for? A love that transcends time?

Taking chancesDr Joe Braden took the posting as locum on a remote Fijian island to escape his memories. But he finds the solace he seeks in the unlikeliest of places…the arms of captivating Dr Emily Clifford.Born with a distinctive birthmark Emily has spent years hidden behind a mask of makeup. Yet Joe makes her feel beautiful in her skin for the first time ever. She’s been burnt before but if she can find the courage to love her army doc she can claim the happy ever after she’s dreamed of…

When Jake Logan joined the Children's Connection, the hospital was overjoyed to have one of the country's top fertility specialists on staff.But when I first laid eyes on the esteemed doctor, I was shocked. The hotshot hire was my former high school sweetheart! There was a time I thought I'd be with Jake forever. When «Stacey and Jake» were the perfect couple. But after I got pregnant on prom night, everything changed.Now I'm a divorced mother of two–and I can't believe that Jake's back in my life. Because this doctor might be medicine that's just too bitter to swallow….

Shackled to her enemy!As the prison gates close behind her, newly free Beth Lazenby vows that they are also closing on her past. Until she encounters the merciless lawyer who helped to wrongfully imprison her all those years ago… Still convinced of her guilt, Dante Cannavaro is stunned when his anger boils over into passion.There’s no chance he’ll allow Beth to escape – especially now she’s carrying his heir! With a proposal that is more of a command than a request, will Beth ever be able to prove her innocence – or will she be forever beholden to her enemy?‘The dialogue between the hero and heroine is riveting! A must for all Jacqueline Baird fans.’ – Andrea, Teacher, Stratford

Working together 24 hours a day…Romana Claibourne was determined to prove to Niall Farraday Macaulay that she and her sisters could run Claibourne & Farraday, the exclusive London department store, more profitably than the Farraday men. That should be easy, thought Romana….Oh, but it wasn't! Romana had Niall following her every day for a month, assessing everything she did. How could she impress him when he was so overwhelmingly attractive that she couldn't even concentrate? Then, bang!–that was it–she was in love with her enemy….

THE FORBIDDEN MAN Zach Durham could rustle the orneriest cattle, charm two rambunctious kids… and inspire desire in women who should know better. And Emily Stockton knew better. Her sister's ex-husband was way off-limits… but this flesh-and-blood, taut-muscled, slim-hipped cowboy had her pulse pounding, her heart racing and her mind reeling.She wanted to forget the real reason she'd come to his spread and simply be in his arms, live on his ranch, tend her adorable niece and nephew. But her stay was temporary. She knew it, and Zach knew it. So why was he looking at her like a man in love… like a man who wanted her by his side – forever?

A mother for his daughterEver since Joel Mortimer lost his wife, he's thrown himself into his work and been a dedicated single father to his daughter, Beth. Joel wrongly blames himself for the loss of Beth's mother and their unborn child. He has vowed never to have another child, or put his little girl through any more trauma–until he meets his new colleague, Lisa Richardson.Though Lisa isn't looking for commitment either, she can't resist Joel, and one night they give in to temptation. But when Lisa finds out she's pregnant, they both have some soul-searching to do.

Her protector in the A & E.Consultant Kate Kennedy arrives at work surprised to discover that her patient is being investigated by dark, gorgeous police inspector Mario Volante.Mario's Italian charm and bright blue eyes pierce right through Kate to the vulnerable woman underneath. But Kate is newly divorced, and Mario has very good reasons for not letting their relationship get personal. Yet when Kate's life is endangered Mario insists that he stay with her. Suddenly his overnight vigil provides too great a temptation, and Kate finds herself in his strong and protective arms.