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The Wife Next Door
Wed Thy Neighbor?
David Barclay adored his grandmother, even if she was getting a little senile. According to the doctor, David should play along with her misconceptions, no matter how outlandish. Which was fine- until Granny got the notion he was married to his gorgeous new neighbor!
Lauren Wills had heard of love at first sight, but this was ridiculous. Still, she could think of worse fates that "honeymooning" with her handsome "husband". Once their make-believe marriage began, Lauren and David found pretending to be in love amazingly easy. The hard part was convincing themselves that they weren't... ISBN 0-373-19011-5
David Barclay adored his grandmother, even if she was getting a little senile. According to the doctor, David should play along with her misconceptions, no matter how outlandish. Which was fine- until Granny got the notion he was married to his gorgeous new neighbor!
Lauren Wills had heard of love at first sight, but this was ridiculous. Still, she could think of worse fates that "honeymooning" with her handsome "husband". Once their make-believe marriage began, Lauren and David found pretending to be in love amazingly easy. The hard part was convincing themselves that they weren't... ISBN 0-373-19011-5
Wife in Name Only
Judith Anderson: One half of Anderson & Anderson Advertising:
“I had big ideas for this agency- and one them included Luke Anderson. The man was insufferable as a teenager. He’s unbearable as a business partner. Now I have to pretend he’s my husband!”
Luke Anderson: The Other Half:
“We’ll win a major account if we convince this rich Texan that we’re newlyweds. Should be a breeze, except for one thing- we despise each other. But all this sweet talk and neck-nuzzling is putting the wackiest notions into my head. About Judith. And me. And marriage.” ISBN 0-373-19035-2
“I had big ideas for this agency- and one them included Luke Anderson. The man was insufferable as a teenager. He’s unbearable as a business partner. Now I have to pretend he’s my husband!”
Luke Anderson: The Other Half:
“We’ll win a major account if we convince this rich Texan that we’re newlyweds. Should be a breeze, except for one thing- we despise each other. But all this sweet talk and neck-nuzzling is putting the wackiest notions into my head. About Judith. And me. And marriage.” ISBN 0-373-19035-2
Unwilling Wife
Double Take
Suddenly Will Spencer was seeing his children’s nanny in a whole new light. She was more vibrant than he’d ever realized and more desirable than he’d ever dreamed. Had the perfect woman been right under his nose all along?
Double Trouble
This wasn’t the first time trading places with her identical twin had landed Erica Brant in a mess. But it was the first time she’d fallen in love. Will was everything she’d ever wanted. But eventually, her sister would be back to claim her rightful place in the Spencer household- and in Will’s heart. Leaving Erica with nothing but a new brother-in-law. ISBN 0-373-19063-8
Suddenly Will Spencer was seeing his children’s nanny in a whole new light. She was more vibrant than he’d ever realized and more desirable than he’d ever dreamed. Had the perfect woman been right under his nose all along?
Double Trouble
This wasn’t the first time trading places with her identical twin had landed Erica Brant in a mess. But it was the first time she’d fallen in love. Will was everything she’d ever wanted. But eventually, her sister would be back to claim her rightful place in the Spencer household- and in Will’s heart. Leaving Erica with nothing but a new brother-in-law. ISBN 0-373-19063-8
Weekend Wife
Bachelor in Need
Tyler Newroth, an up-and-coming executive, was the reluctant object of his new female supervisor’s desire. But Ty had had an idea that was guaranteed to put a damper on his brazen boss. A gorgeous, too-good-to-be-true secret weapon…
Instant Wife to the Rescue
Big-hearted Emily Brant never could say no. Now she was married to the best catch in town. Posing as Tyler Newroth’s loving wife was easy… too easy. In fact, the only hard part was hiding her very real feelings for her make-believe husband…. ISBN 0-373-19082-4
Tyler Newroth, an up-and-coming executive, was the reluctant object of his new female supervisor’s desire. But Ty had had an idea that was guaranteed to put a damper on his brazen boss. A gorgeous, too-good-to-be-true secret weapon…
Instant Wife to the Rescue
Big-hearted Emily Brant never could say no. Now she was married to the best catch in town. Posing as Tyler Newroth’s loving wife was easy… too easy. In fact, the only hard part was hiding her very real feelings for her make-believe husband…. ISBN 0-373-19082-4
Bachelor Blues
The Bachelor Next Door…
Single mom Lark St. Clair was starting a new life for herself and her daughter, Molly. Her gruff new neighbor, Cole Richardson, presented a surprising twist in her plans. For it seemed mischievous Molly was sticking to Cole like glue. And everywhere that Molly went… trouble was sure to follow.
...Meets Molly and her Pretty Mom
Cole was a confirmed bachelor and for good reasons. But the more the handsome loner claimed he didn’t need the girls next door, the more he realized he was lying to himself. For how could any man with a heart ignore a little darlin’ like Molly, and how long could he resist a woman as desirable as Lark? ISBN 0-373-19093-
Single mom Lark St. Clair was starting a new life for herself and her daughter, Molly. Her gruff new neighbor, Cole Richardson, presented a surprising twist in her plans. For it seemed mischievous Molly was sticking to Cole like glue. And everywhere that Molly went… trouble was sure to follow.
...Meets Molly and her Pretty Mom
Cole was a confirmed bachelor and for good reasons. But the more the handsome loner claimed he didn’t need the girls next door, the more he realized he was lying to himself. For how could any man with a heart ignore a little darlin’ like Molly, and how long could he resist a woman as desirable as Lark? ISBN 0-373-19093-
The Cinderella Inheritance
"Congratulations, Cynthia Noble. You've just inherited a multimillion dollar estate. What are you going to do with your sudden fortune?"
Inheriting the home of her former employer was a miracle for the near-bankrupt struggling student. Yet her sudden windfall had come with an unexpected price. Namely Rick Wingate, whose family should have rightfully inherited Cynthia's new estate, and who was convinced this
instant heiress was up to no good.
Cynthia knew she should consider Rick her enemy, but she could only see him as a man determined to protect his family, a man whose very touch shot fireworks through her body. And suddenly, no monetary gift held as much allure as the hope of becoming Rick's Cinderella bride... ISBN 0-373-19636-9
Inheriting the home of her former employer was a miracle for the near-bankrupt struggling student. Yet her sudden windfall had come with an unexpected price. Namely Rick Wingate, whose family should have rightfully inherited Cynthia's new estate, and who was convinced this
instant heiress was up to no good.
Cynthia knew she should consider Rick her enemy, but she could only see him as a man determined to protect his family, a man whose very touch shot fireworks through her body. And suddenly, no monetary gift held as much allure as the hope of becoming Rick's Cinderella bride... ISBN 0-373-19636-9
The Baby Factor
Surprise Mommy!
Having a baby wasn't on her agenda. But when Elaine Lewis discovered she was pregnant, she know she had a lot to learn before the stork arrived. Baby bottles and diaper bags were as unfamiliar to Elaine as a reliable guy. So where could this single mommy-to-be go for help?
Spectacular Daddy!
Husband material he was not, but Elaine's handsome employee, reporter Brent Clark, knew all about the babies. He kindly offered Elaine his expertise. And while the two joined childbirth class and decided on baby names, she discovered that Brent enjoyed playing daddy. But would this bachelor ever consider taking Elaine as his wife?
ISBN 0-373-19127-8
Having a baby wasn't on her agenda. But when Elaine Lewis discovered she was pregnant, she know she had a lot to learn before the stork arrived. Baby bottles and diaper bags were as unfamiliar to Elaine as a reliable guy. So where could this single mommy-to-be go for help?
Spectacular Daddy!
Husband material he was not, but Elaine's handsome employee, reporter Brent Clark, knew all about the babies. He kindly offered Elaine his expertise. And while the two joined childbirth class and decided on baby names, she discovered that Brent enjoyed playing daddy. But would this bachelor ever consider taking Elaine as his wife?
ISBN 0-373-19127-8
Marriage in a Bottle
She’d opened one ancient bottle and moments later a sexy stranger named G.T. was promising to grant her seven wishes. So single gal Hayley Douglas happily asked her own private genie to find her the perfect mate- and soon discovered he’d been right beside her all along.
G.T. was everything she’d always dreamed of in a husband… except available. For her handsome fulfiller of dreams would disappear at the stroke of midnight, unless Hayley could find a way to use her very last wish to make marrying G.T. a reality! ISBN 0-373-19170-7
G.T. was everything she’d always dreamed of in a husband… except available. For her handsome fulfiller of dreams would disappear at the stroke of midnight, unless Hayley could find a way to use her very last wish to make marrying G.T. a reality! ISBN 0-373-19170-7
It's Raining Grooms...Hallelujah!
What a Proposal!
Prudence Mackelroy had prayed for a husband every night, dreaming of love, marriage… everything brides
and grooms did. And now her upcoming wedding was the talk of the town. Imagine her, formerly known as “Miss Priss the Preacher’s Daughter,” to become Trent Tanner’s wife!
Of course, it was too good to be true. Caught in a “compromising position” with Prudence, Trent had
done the honorable thing and proposed. But the man had ulterior motives for wooing his bride-to-be. Prudence only hoped love would lead him down the aisle. ISBN 0-373-19205-3
Prudence Mackelroy had prayed for a husband every night, dreaming of love, marriage… everything brides
and grooms did. And now her upcoming wedding was the talk of the town. Imagine her, formerly known as “Miss Priss the Preacher’s Daughter,” to become Trent Tanner’s wife!
Of course, it was too good to be true. Caught in a “compromising position” with Prudence, Trent had
done the honorable thing and proposed. But the man had ulterior motives for wooing his bride-to-be. Prudence only hoped love would lead him down the aisle. ISBN 0-373-19205-3
How to Hook a Husband and a Baby
The Plan: Plain Jane Wendy Wilcox vows to get married before her 30th birthday.
The Catch: She’s only months away from her deadline, and there’s not a single suitable guy in sight!
The Solution: Beg hunky neighbor Travis Donovan to give her some guy-grabbing advice. Then, after transforming herself from ugly duckling to swan, do whatever is necessary to get the sexy bachelor
daddy to propose!
ISBN 0-373-52029-8
The Catch: She’s only months away from her deadline, and there’s not a single suitable guy in sight!
The Solution: Beg hunky neighbor Travis Donovan to give her some guy-grabbing advice. Then, after transforming herself from ugly duckling to swan, do whatever is necessary to get the sexy bachelor
daddy to propose!
ISBN 0-373-52029-8
Single in Seattle
First Date: It rains. You’re wearing too-high heels and pantyhose that don’t fit when your 48-hour
Superbra reaches its 49th hour.
Second Date: He gets pulled over for speeding. The cop who gives him a huge fine also happens to be
your jerk of an ex-fiancé! Finally, you meet his family. He’s already encountered your lovable but nutty mother, but what will his parents think of you? ‘Cause so far, you’ve done everything wrong with the man who could be Mr. Right!
ISBN 0-373-52021-2
Superbra reaches its 49th hour.
Second Date: He gets pulled over for speeding. The cop who gives him a huge fine also happens to be
your jerk of an ex-fiancé! Finally, you meet his family. He’s already encountered your lovable but nutty mother, but what will his parents think of you? ‘Cause so far, you’ve done everything wrong with the man who could be Mr. Right!
ISBN 0-373-52021-2
Of Royal Blood
From the Desk of Luc Dumont, Head of Security
St. Michel Day 12
Still no sign of any missing heir. Must speak with Queen Simone about the longing looks her granddaughter, the beautiful Princess Marie-Claire, is giving that aristocratic Sebastian LeMarc.
He seems to worldly for her innocence, but the protective and personal touches he gives her leads me to believe something is brewing between them... I see how he watches her as she laughs with sisters- and the way she looks at him as he dances with others. But is the budding relationship true enough to withstand rumors that Sebastian's ties to the royal family might be stronger that we think? ISBN 0-373-19576-1
St. Michel Day 12
Still no sign of any missing heir. Must speak with Queen Simone about the longing looks her granddaughter, the beautiful Princess Marie-Claire, is giving that aristocratic Sebastian LeMarc.
He seems to worldly for her innocence, but the protective and personal touches he gives her leads me to believe something is brewing between them... I see how he watches her as she laughs with sisters- and the way she looks at him as he dances with others. But is the budding relationship true enough to withstand rumors that Sebastian's ties to the royal family might be stronger that we think? ISBN 0-373-19576-1
THEM BRUBAKER BRIDES!
Miss Prim's Untameable Cowboy
“No little Miss Prim is gonna tame me!” –Bru Brubaker
She’d been hired to teach a Texas millionaire some manners. But image consultant Penelope Wainright never expected to be working with a long, tall drink of water like Bru Brubaker- a man perfectly content being an ornery
working-class wrangler. He swaggered, teased, even kissed her without warning, and refused to apologize! Bru made Penelope madder than a wet hen, but he also sparked her hidden passions. That was when she learned there was more than one way to tame a cowboy. ISBN 0-373-19248-7
She’d been hired to teach a Texas millionaire some manners. But image consultant Penelope Wainright never expected to be working with a long, tall drink of water like Bru Brubaker- a man perfectly content being an ornery
working-class wrangler. He swaggered, teased, even kissed her without warning, and refused to apologize! Bru made Penelope madder than a wet hen, but he also sparked her hidden passions. That was when she learned there was more than one way to tame a cowboy. ISBN 0-373-19248-7
His Brother's Intended Bride
“I never met a woman I couldn’t have… then I met my brother’s intended bride!”
–Buck Brubaker
She had to land a wealthy Brubaker bachelor, so Holly Fergusson pretended to be engaged to one. But it wasn’t her “fiancé” who made Holly hot and bothered- it was his brother! Buck, the “I’ll never settle down in my life” Stetson-toting, ride-the-range cowboy, had become the man of her dreams. But Holly was bound by a promise not to reveal her single status, and the honorable Buck wouldn’t dare touch his brother’s intended bride. Would he?
ISBN 0-373-19266-5
–Buck Brubaker
She had to land a wealthy Brubaker bachelor, so Holly Fergusson pretended to be engaged to one. But it wasn’t her “fiancé” who made Holly hot and bothered- it was his brother! Buck, the “I’ll never settle down in my life” Stetson-toting, ride-the-range cowboy, had become the man of her dreams. But Holly was bound by a promise not to reveal her single status, and the honorable Buck wouldn’t dare touch his brother’s intended bride. Would he?
ISBN 0-373-19266-5
Cinderella's Secret Baby
“My wife is nine months pregnant?” –Mac Brubaker
It was a fairy tale come true for shy kitchen maid Ella McCloskey. For when millionaire rancher Mac Brubaker whisked her away for a secret wedding and secluded honeymoon, she thought she had found her prince. But circumstances soon had Ella heading for the Texas hills, and not even stopping to pick up her glass slipper. The Cinderella bride thought she’d put all her dreams of happily ever after behind her. Until Mac showed up… just as soon as she was about to give birth to his secret baby! ISBN 0-373-19308-4
It was a fairy tale come true for shy kitchen maid Ella McCloskey. For when millionaire rancher Mac Brubaker whisked her away for a secret wedding and secluded honeymoon, she thought she had found her prince. But circumstances soon had Ella heading for the Texas hills, and not even stopping to pick up her glass slipper. The Cinderella bride thought she’d put all her dreams of happily ever after behind her. Until Mac showed up… just as soon as she was about to give birth to his secret baby! ISBN 0-373-19308-4
The Rich Gal's Rented Groom
"Call me a pampered princess and I’ll swat you with my pearls." – Patsy Brubaker
She was the only daughter of proud and prosperous Texas family, but poor Patsy just couldn’t find a husband. Well not in time for her high school reunion. And definitely not in time to give her those two brilliant children she’d claimed to have. Luckily, the rich gal was never without a plan. Patsy would simply convince rugged foreman Justin Lassiter to pose as her weekend groom. She’d just have to be sure not to really fall in love with that marriage-resistant cowboy! ISBN 0-373-19339-4
She was the only daughter of proud and prosperous Texas family, but poor Patsy just couldn’t find a husband. Well not in time for her high school reunion. And definitely not in time to give her those two brilliant children she’d claimed to have. Luckily, the rich gal was never without a plan. Patsy would simply convince rugged foreman Justin Lassiter to pose as her weekend groom. She’d just have to be sure not to really fall in love with that marriage-resistant cowboy! ISBN 0-373-19339-4
Johnny's Pregnant Bride
“Some little filly claims I fathered her baby. Hmm. Not a bad idea!” –Johnny Brubaker
She arrived at the Brubaker mansion demanding retribution. Johnny Brubaker could do right by Miss Emmaline Arthur. But the plain Jane quickly realized Johnny wasn’t her baby’s father. Why, she’d never even laid eyes on the, tall drink of water before! Now the unmarried mom-to-be would become the talk of the town. Luckily the honor-bound cowboy saw that sweet Emmaline deserved to be cherished, and her child deserved a name. So she became Johnny’s pregnant bride… and wondered if she’d ever be his in more than name only!
ISBN 0-373-19402-1
She arrived at the Brubaker mansion demanding retribution. Johnny Brubaker could do right by Miss Emmaline Arthur. But the plain Jane quickly realized Johnny wasn’t her baby’s father. Why, she’d never even laid eyes on the, tall drink of water before! Now the unmarried mom-to-be would become the talk of the town. Luckily the honor-bound cowboy saw that sweet Emmaline deserved to be cherished, and her child deserved a name. So she became Johnny’s pregnant bride… and wondered if she’d ever be his in more than name only!
ISBN 0-373-19402-1
The Millionaire's Waitress Wife
Why, that pretty diner waitress didn’t know who he was, which was just dandy for Dakota Brubaker, of the filthy rich Texas Brubakers. Just as he’d been about to ask sassy Elizabeth out, she’d proposed to him. Something about pretending to be her dearly beloved just to shock her interfering family. She’d be willing to pay Dakota- seeing how he was such a dusty cowboy obviously in need of quick cash. Yup, this charade would certainly mean some fun for the millionaire turned working-class wrangler… if he didn’t throw his heart into the bargain!
ISBN 0-373-19482-X
ISBN 0-373-19482-X
Montana's Feisty Cowgirl
It had taken one second for ranch foreman Montana Brubaker to realize Syd Mac, gruff cowpoke, was
really Sydney MacKenzie, all woman. The feisty female had corralled herself a position on the Brubaker’s Texas spread… and was now Montana’s blushing new bunkmate. Mr. Eligible Wrangler figured he’d play it cool and spend the summer learning the truth about Sydney’s true agenda. Except the excitement of sharing a rather small cabin with the all-too-desirable cowgirl was proving a little too hot for this Brubaker bachelor. ISBN 0-373-19488-9
really Sydney MacKenzie, all woman. The feisty female had corralled herself a position on the Brubaker’s Texas spread… and was now Montana’s blushing new bunkmate. Mr. Eligible Wrangler figured he’d play it cool and spend the summer learning the truth about Sydney’s true agenda. Except the excitement of sharing a rather small cabin with the all-too-desirable cowgirl was proving a little too hot for this Brubaker bachelor. ISBN 0-373-19488-9
Tex's Exasperating Heiress
She was the most exasperating little lady he’d ever set eyes on. Charlotte Beauchamp, with mile-a-minute mouth and engaging enthusiasm, had whirled into Tex Brubaker’s life like a wild Texas tornado. It had begun when she inherited a million-dollar pig, a porkly problem that animal behaviorist Tex agreed to take on. But dealing with the precocious, pretty heiress was another matter entirely. The Brubaker bachelor know he’d better watch his back, or he’d find himself agreeing to so much more… ISBN 0-373-19494-3
The Coltons
Taking on Twins
Passion Blinded Me Once, but NOT Again!
When the Colton investigation let to Keyhole, Wyoming, Annie Summers realized the safe life she'd built had just
been blown apart by the reappearance of one man- Wyatt Russell! Once, she'd loved him with every fiber of her being. But when Wyatt had left to pursue his ambitions, she'd been brokenhearted. Now, widowed with twins, the struggling single mom refused to believe in Wyatt's passion-filled promises and let the hotshot D.C. lawyer back into her life. But had the time finally come to act on the dream she'd long suppressed? ISBN 0-373-38711-3
When the Colton investigation let to Keyhole, Wyoming, Annie Summers realized the safe life she'd built had just
been blown apart by the reappearance of one man- Wyatt Russell! Once, she'd loved him with every fiber of her being. But when Wyatt had left to pursue his ambitions, she'd been brokenhearted. Now, widowed with twins, the struggling single mom refused to believe in Wyatt's passion-filled promises and let the hotshot D.C. lawyer back into her life. But had the time finally come to act on the dream she'd long suppressed? ISBN 0-373-38711-3
Novella
Multimillionaire Ian Rafferty saves the life of maid of honor Juliet Cosgrove but is later wounded. When his fierce pride takes a tumble, Juliet decides to show him that he's her man, in every way. ISBN 0-373-48478-
Novella
Legend has it that the famous Colton family sapphires shine brilliantly on on the the women who are meant to be Colton brides... Meet three powerful and sexy Colton men who face the challenge of finding the right women- the brides of their hearts. ISBN 0-373-48444-5
INSPIRATIONAL TITLES
Three Weddings and a Giggle
Lexie’s grandmother, Opal, and Opal’s best friend, Eunice, two octogenarian daredevils, have outdone
themselves! They’ve bought a monstrous motor home, sight unseen. What’s more, they plan to drive the beast from Montana to their Seattle home. So Eunice’s obnoxious grandson, Jake, goes along. Soon they’re all on the wildest ride of their lives-a ride God uses to teach Jake and Lexie what’s really important in life.
ISBN 1-57673-656-3
themselves! They’ve bought a monstrous motor home, sight unseen. What’s more, they plan to drive the beast from Montana to their Seattle home. So Eunice’s obnoxious grandson, Jake, goes along. Soon they’re all on the wildest ride of their lives-a ride God uses to teach Jake and Lexie what’s really important in life.
ISBN 1-57673-656-3
AKA: Suzy Pizzuti
Say Uncle...and Aunt
Busy executive-type Sean Flannigan hadn’t planned on taking time off from work. But the unexpected break comes just in time for him to watch his nine-month-old niece, CarlyAnn, during his sister’s two-week business trip.
The only glitch is: Sean has no idea how to care for a baby. Neither, to his chagrin, does his beautiful new neighbor, the equally busy female-executive type Julia Evans-though, ultimately, the two have a lot of fun trying to figure out which end to diaper and which end to feed. But what will happen when it’s time to give the baby back? Can Sean and Julia go back to the rat race and life as usual? Or are their hearts ready to Say Uncle… and Aunt? ISBN 1-57856-044-6
The only glitch is: Sean has no idea how to care for a baby. Neither, to his chagrin, does his beautiful new neighbor, the equally busy female-executive type Julia Evans-though, ultimately, the two have a lot of fun trying to figure out which end to diaper and which end to feed. But what will happen when it’s time to give the baby back? Can Sean and Julia go back to the rat race and life as usual? Or are their hearts ready to Say Uncle… and Aunt? ISBN 1-57856-044-6
Raising Cain...and his Sisters
Stuck in the semi-reclusive life she’s built for herself, Olivia Harmon is still recovering from the tragic loss of her husband and daughter five years ago. Though she loves her job at Vermont’s Department of Tourism, she longs for something more-so she asks her landlady, Hattie, to pray for a little volunteer work for her to do.
Things don’t work out exactly as she had planned, however, and soon Olivia finds herself bursting out of her carefully built cocoon to undertake the nurturing of three rambunctious street children. Even her heart seems to be out of control, causing her to fall for Zach Springer, the handsome handyman who rode a mudslide right into her sunroom. Can a woman so accustomed to self-imposed solitude adjust to a new life, a new love, and the new challenge of raising Cain and his sisters? ISBN 1-57856-141-8
Things don’t work out exactly as she had planned, however, and soon Olivia finds herself bursting out of her carefully built cocoon to undertake the nurturing of three rambunctious street children. Even her heart seems to be out of control, causing her to fall for Zach Springer, the handsome handyman who rode a mudslide right into her sunroom. Can a woman so accustomed to self-imposed solitude adjust to a new life, a new love, and the new challenge of raising Cain and his sisters? ISBN 1-57856-141-8
Porch Swings and Picket Fences
As children, they were best friends. Now that their paths have crossed again at the Victorian duplex once owned by their parents, Lucy Burns and Trevor Bacon are determined to find soulmates for each other. And it may take the world’s most disastrous series of blind dates to convince then that friendship is truly the best foundation for romance. ISBN 1-57856-226-0