Book 6

The Daddy Salute

by Maureen Child

Published 1 February 2000

Resist her charming neighbor's advances? No problem-even if Marine Sergeant Brian Haley's killer smile sent shivers up Kathy Tate's spine. No sir, Kathy had sworn off love and marriage, and nothing in the rugged marine's arsenal could break through Kathy's defenses. Nothing except...

A baby? When Brian's surprise daughter ended up in his care, Kathy couldn't ignore the tiny tot's plaintive cries or the instant dad's S.O.S. And when the sexy marine proposed a marriage of convenience, Kathy couldn't say no. After all, the passionate dad had melted Kathy's resolve-but could she commit to a loveless union after Brian and baby had captured her heart?


Book 7

The Last Santini Virgin

by Maureen Child

Published 20 July 2001
No woman was going to spring a trap on Nick Paretti! And that included Gina Santini. Although they'd agreed to publicly play boyfriend/girlfriend, Nick had never intended to keep up the pretense in Gina's bedroom - but her luscious mouth led him to pleasures he couldn't resist. Now something told Nick the guards at his heart had surrendered. Silhouette Romance - Desire

Book 8

The Next Santini Bride

by Maureen Child

Published 26 May 2001
When Angela Santini felt the power of First Sergeant Dan Mahoney's smouldering gaze, she dared to throw caution to the wind. It had been so long since she'd be held, kissed, touched! But how was this strait-laced single mom supposed to know that one fantasy-filled night of passion with this mesmerizing marine would never be enough?

Dan Mahoney knew the pitfalls of getting too close to soft-hearted Angela Santini and her lonely son. But if the elusive bachelor was so set on a life of solitude, why couldn't he just stay away? Was it because this Casanova in uniform might actually be in love?


Book 9

Marooned with a Marine

by Maureen Child

Published 21 September 2001
A hurricane stranded Karen in a tiny hotel room with the one man she never wanted to see again, Sam. Just months before she had severed all ties with him, but their love had never left her mind. But now she must resist his charms, or face exposing her past and admitting her fathomless love for Sam.

Book 10

If someone had told her only yesterday that a perfect- in every way!- stranger would be delivering her baby, Annie Foster would never have believed it. But here she was, stranded on top of a mountain, with gorgeous Gunnery Sergeant John Paretti holding her newborn daughter in the crook of his powerful arm...

. And the more time the single mom spent gazing into John' s pale blue eyes, the harder it became to ignore needs that had been neglected far too long. Needs that only the right man could satisfy- or the right marine... .


Book 13

When a marine rescue mission went awry, Staff Sergeant Travis Hawks realized he was in for the fight of his life. He and Lisa Chambers–the uppity heiress he was trying to save–were stranded and forced to race across the Arabian desert to stay alive.

Despite their bickering throughout the blazing hot days, one sultry night Travis and Lisa ignited a scorching passion that neither could forget. But when they reached safety, would the bonds they forged disappear like a desert mirage…or endure to the altar and beyond?


Mum in Waiting

by Maureen Child

Published 21 April 2000

HER STAND-IN FIANCE?

When Tracy Hall vowed to be the belle of her high school reunion, she thought all she'd need was a glamorous new look, a diamond ring on her finger and a fiance - conveniently left behind, of course. Simple, right? Wrong! Once she met up with high school heartthrob Rick Bennet, her simple plan went awry.

For after an unexpected night of passion with the gorgeous marine captain, Tracy suddenly found herself inconveniently pregnant. Now Rick no longer wanted to be her pretend fiance ... but her husband of convenience. But what Rick was willing to do for duty, Tracy could do only for love... .

BACHELOR BATTALION: Defending their country is their duty; love and marriage is their reward!


Non-Commissioned Baby

by Maureen Child

Published 1 June 1999
Assignment: Fatherhood!

Captain Jeff Ryan fought a lot of battles as a marine. But daddy duty was his toughest assignment ever! When an infant was left on his doorstep, Jeff called in reinforcements - and temporary nanny Laura Morgan marched into his life.

Suddenly, lovely Laura was giving the orders, and Jeff was under siege. Then baby Miranda captured Laura's heart and was ready to commandeer Jeff's. But he had never planned on being a career father - or husband! Was it only a matter of time before Jeff's reserve would weaken - and he'd forever surrender his heart?

Defending their country is their duty; love and marriage is their reward!