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HE HAD A REPUTATION TO UPHOLD
Hotheaded lawyer Blake Kemp didn't want the tender ministrations of his assistant to get in his way. But he only had to lose his temper once before pretty Violet left him in a cloud of Texas dust.
Being smart as well as stubborn, Blake knew he had to hire her back. And make sure that this time business didn't mess with matters of the heart–on or off the job!
THE SECOND TIME AROUND
As a young secretary, Ivy McKenzie fell hopelessly in love with tycoon Ryder Calaway. But the searing passion that sizzled between them-and Ryder's cool rejection-sent innocent Ivy running. Now, five years later, Ivy discovered that Ryder's magnetic virility was still as daunting-and harder than ever to evade.
Jet-setter Ryder had always gotten what he wanted-except for Ivy. For years, he'd waited for her, longed for her. Now she was free, and Ryder's patience was at an end. This time, he vowed to make her irrevocably his. Given this precious second chance, could he convince sweet Ivy that the best was yet to come?
Logan Deverell has infuriated Kit Morris for the last time. She's had enough of her boss's temper, his ingratitude and, most of all, his complete oblivion to her feelings for him. But she certainly manages to get his attention when she quits and joins the Lassiter Agency as their newest detective.
Once he gets over his initial anger, Logan feels lost and miserable without Kit. Realizing what he needs to do, Logan vows to get Kit back...but he'll have to offer a lot more than a job-he'll have to give her his heart.
MR. JANUARY
Man: Gene Nelson
Description: Lean, rugged rancher and head honcho of the sprawling Triple N spread-until he made a shocking discovery.
Reputation: Love 'em and leave 'em a man whose heart was made of ice... until mysterious Allison Hathoway provided the right brand of fire to melt it.
Allison Hathoway had never met a man like Gene Nelson. The moody loner had quite a reputation. He was a dark horse-a man running wild-or so all her friends told her. But Allison knew he was a man with secrets . . . and one who had been hurt. Her heart went out to him.
Lovely Allison was a lure that Gene couldn't resist. The enigmatic beauty aroused a tenderness he'd never known-and a passion he couldn't resist. But could he learn to trust again-and convince Allison to risk forever on Nelson's brand of loving?
The Man: Lang Patton, former secret agent, scarred-body and soul.
His Mission: Adjust to everyday life and avoid romance at all cost.
The Obstacle In His Way: Ex-fiancee Kirry Campbell, currently being stalked by one very angry admirer.
Lang Patton had battled his conscience for years after breaking his engagement to pretty Kirry Campbell. She had wanted promises he couldn't make, needed him in ways he couldn't fulfil. Now Kirry was back in his life - whether he wanted her there or not. She desperately needed his skills to protect her from a violent pursuer. And this time, Lange vowed not to let her down - or let her go!
HARD-HEARTED LONER
Born into a sprawling ranching family, rugged Harden Tremayne was the toughest, wildest man ever to come out of Texas cattle country. And the loneliest. Until he met Miranda Warren, the lovely Chicago widow who aroused feelings too long denied-and a yearning for something that could never be his....
Miranda had never felt anything as overwhelming as her passion for the long, lean cowboy. But was her love enough to melt his hard, hungry heart and help them make a new life-together?
Now, tragedy brought Ethan back into her life. Ethan. Tall and handsome, divorced and embittered, he ran his family's empire with an iron hand and a big heart...except when it came to her.
Living day to day with him brought back all the passion...and pain. Ethan was so near, yet mentally so far away. But Arabella was determined not to let him escape her again...
Rugged as an oak, moody as a thundercloud, rancher Callaghan Hart awed women and intimidated men. So how could one scrappy little redhead nearly bring Callaghan to his knees?
Easy! Tess Brady, the ranch's new housekeeper, was soft as a kitten. Dewy as springtime. And secretly sweet on big, bad Callaghan. Which drove the hardened loner mad. For Tess's youthful innocence drew him like forbidden fruit. He wanted to touch her. Taste her. Make her his...
But no way would Callaghan bed a stary-eyed virgin whose dreams he could never fulfill. No way would he get trapped into marriage. No matter how tempting the bait....
"What you need is a man!"
Brenna Montgomery's meddlesome grandmother was determined to see her wedded-and she'd chosen Dylan Chandler as Brenna's prospective groom. But Brenna didn't want a sexy, Stetson-wearing lawman who sent shivers up her spine and made her weak in the knees. She knew if she gave in to Granny's matchmaking, she'd be risking her already bruised heart.
Feisty, sophisticated and lovely, Brenna was the type of woman Dylan avoided. Yet duty demanded he check out this new gal in town and keep her under close watch. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't get Brenna off his personal Most Wanted list. But was he prepared to pay the price of his soul-stirring seduction: marriage