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Once More a Family

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:02:14 +0200

The Texan's Convenient Bride To bring his daughter home to Texas, widowed rancher Jack Burnett needs a wife. And the well-bred Ada Westmore, his neighbor's niece, will surely meet his father-in-law's approval. Not willing to open his heart again to love, Jack proposes a marriage in name only. But his independent bride proves more intriguing than he expected. Needing to support her sisters after the collapse of their father's fortune, Ada reluctantly agrees to the handsome cowboy's proposal. The transformation from New York belle to prairie wife—and mother—is challenging for the one-time suffragist. But when their little family faces the threat of being torn apart, Ada and Jack must decide whether their marriage of convenience can become a marriage of love.

The Temporary Betrothal

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:46:13 +0200

Sophie Handley is a charming flirt--just like the fiancée who jilted Lieutenant Charles Cantrill after he was wounded at Waterloo. Yet her assistance in helping veterans is proving invaluable. And when she offers to feign a courtship to appease his family, he finds their arrangement curiously appealing....

Sophie has been groomed from birth for a life of easy comfort. Then financial ruin obliges her to reevaluate all her plans and dreams. Helping veterans and their wives helps her see what's truly important--and gives her the chance to enjoy the lieutenant's very appealing company. Somehow Sophie must help his embittered heart to see she's found her permanent place--by his side, and in his arms.

The Nanny Arrangement

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 03:46:13 +0200

Becoming nursemaid to Paul Holmes’s orphaned niece seems like
the perfect solution to Becky Siddons’s problems. After having her romantic
hopes dashed, she’s determined to focus solely on her charge and not the little
girl’s handsome uncle. Until Becky realizes she is losing her heart to a man
determined to keep his own under lock and key…. Paul had hoped hiring Becky would allow him to keep a
distance from his niece, a reminder of his late sister—and his failings in
raising her. Yet he soon finds himself enjoying spending time with outspoken,
impulsive Becky and the child. Can he take a chance on this unexpected, joyful
new family? A family in the making Becoming nursemaid to Paul Holmes's orphaned niece seems like the perfect solution to Becky Siddons's problems. After having her romantic hopes dashed, she's determined to focus solely on her charge and not the little girl's handsome uncle. Until Becky realizes she is losing her heart to a man determined to keep his own under lock and key.... Paul had hoped hiring Becky would allow him to keep a distance from his niece, a reminder of his late sister - and his failings in raising her. Yet he soon finds himself enjoying spending time with outspoken, impulsive Becky and the child. Could he take a chance on this unexpected, joyful new family?

Captain of Her Heart: Captain of Her HeartA Father's Sins

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:24:26 +0200

With her family's fortune in ruins, Harriet Handley has given up her aspirations of becoming an author. All effort must go to helping her pretty sister Sophie marry well. But when Sophie's wealthy beau returns from the war, he is no longer a wild, lighthearted youth. And while Sophie is dismayed by the transformation, Harriet finds this thoughtful, war-weary man utterly intriguing....Waterloo left Captain John Brookes scarred in body and mind, and Sophie's lukewarm reception only adds to his pain. In contrast, Harriet's compassion and gentle faith bring solace as they collaborate on his memoirs. Perhaps joyful new memories can be made—if the wrong sister turns out to be the right wife.

A Rumored Engagement

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:24:26 +0200

Her Once And Future Fiancé It was a bold plan--become engaged to one man to avoid marrying another. Three years ago, Susannah Siddons had little choice. But with no communication since, she considers her alliance with Daniel Hale entirely ended--and her heart well and truly bruised. Until new gossip jeopardizes the Siddons sisters' millinery shop, and Daniel proposes once more. To court one's own fiancée...how does a man even begin? Daniel owes it to Susannah--and to the shambles he has made of his responsibilities so far--to start again. In truth, marrying Susannah would be far more than just a duty; it's his dearest wish. If he can only persuade her to say "yes" a second time.