Book 1288

In Her Defense

by Margaret Watson

Published 12 July 2005

He thinks she's a bleeding heart. She knows that's better than having no heart.

Mac MacDougal is a detective with a case to solve and no one, especially not victim's advocate A. J. Ferguson, is going to get in his way. He's chasing a man suspected in the disappearance of a young waitress, and A.J.'s clients, the man's abused wife and child, are the only ones who can lead Mac to him.

Mac and A.J. are absolute and complete opposites, but they must work together to find the wanted man–before he finds them.


Book 1337

Family First

by Margaret Watson

Published 14 March 2006

Book 1371

Small-Town Secrets

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 September 2006

Kendall' s in for a shock. Two, actually.

Gabe Townsend has a lot of nerve to show up after seven years and book in to her B and B. It hadn' t been easy for Kendall Van Allen to move on after her husband was killed. But she' d persevered, picking up the pieces, running a successful business and raising two girls on her own. She' s put aside the guilt over her part in Carter' s death. But she' ll never forgive herself… or Gabe.

And Gabe hasn' t even told her the whole truth. But the more he' s around Kendall and the children, the more he grows to love them and want what' s best for them. Can he really tell them the truth?


Book 1420

Small-Town Family

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 May 2007

He wants the truth…

Journalist and single dad Dylan Smith is on assignment–looking for the father he has never known. He finds himself in Sturgeon Falls with barely any information, and there' s only one person who seems able to help him….

But she won' t tell him

After a lousy marriage that punctured her self-confidence, charter captain Charlotte Burns isn' t prepared for Dylan' s charm. She finds herself wanting to help Dylan uncover his elusive past…until one night of passion gives her an unexpected lead. Now helping Dylan–and falling for him–could destroy the one man Charlotte loves more than any other….


Book 1461

Stranger in a Small Town

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 December 2007

Seth Anderson has come to Sturgeon Falls determined to prove two things. First, that he'd never fathered a child. Second, that Dr. Kat Macauley, the prime suspect in his counterfeiting case, isn't fit to be a mother.

But face-to-face with the fiercely protective Kat, he isn't so sure. The passionate and loving woman who swore she'd never let her friend's daughter go off with a complete stranger makes him see what he's sacrificed by always putting his career first. And that's not all…he quickly realizes how much he hopes his suspicions are wrong.


Book 1508

A Place Called Home

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 August 2008
Zoe McInnes has never been a quitter - she has stood up to the worst that life has thrown at her. But when worst is Gideon Tate, a sexy lawyer who's defending a case that's a little too close to home, life begins to get very confusing...and very, very exciting!

Book 1531

No Place Like Home

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 December 2008
Running away is what single mum Bree does best. Until Parker Ellison, her sexy boss, begins to fall for her! Given her need to escape and Parker's commitment-phobia, they could be over before they even start. And that's too bad, since a place; and a heart; to call home could be what they both truly need.

Book 1554

Home at Last

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 January 2009

Once upon a time, everything was perfect.

Fiona McInnes had it all figured out: fabulous career, famous friends and oodles of time to herself to create beautiful jewelry. Until her sisters force her back to Spruce Lake to help settle their father's estate. Until her childhood sweetheart, Jackson Grant, literally storms back into her life. It doesn't help that Jackson has grown up to be one of the sexiest veterinarians she's ever laid eyes on. Sparks are flying big-time.

But Fiona not only needs to return to New York, she wants to. And Jackson has made it clear that's A-okay with him. Because with one broken heart between them, do they dare risk a second chance?


Book 1608

An Unlikely Setup

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 January 2010

It all seemed so simple before Maddie Johnson landed back in Otter Tail.

Sell her godfather's pub, pay off her debt, return to Chicago and start over. Quinn Murphy, however, is not part of that plan. Maddie hasn't seen Quinn since a certain humiliating night fifteen years ago. Now her former crush is running the bar she's inherited, and he's going to fight her for it. And he's not above fighting dirty, apparently.

Too bad she can't afford to sell the bar to the lowest bidder-namely, Quinn-and be done with it. Because despite the pain he caused her, the man's irresistibly attractive to her. Always has been. Always, always, will be.


Book 1638

Can't Stand the Heat?

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 June 2010

Just the sight of Walker Barnes in her kitchen is enough to panic Jen Summers. Those feelings she once had that seemed like cold ashes for so many years are turning out to be hot, hot coals. Walker's sudden appearance is fanning all sorts of flames. Her guilt, her shame, her deep regret for what she'd done to him.

But this isn't the awkward geek she'd hurt back in high school. This is a brand-new Walker–hardened, wickedly successful, brilliant, confident…sexy. And he hasn't forgotten how she used him. Or forgiven her. In fact, he seems bent on payback. Of all the times to fall for a guy…


Book 1673

Life Rewritten

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 November 2010

She's deleted every trace of Chantal, the celebrity rocker she used to be.

Delaney Spencer is making good as a carpenter, a staunch friend and a decent member of the community in Otter Tail, Wisconsin. This is her home now. Except Sam McCabe - sibling to her late bandmate, Diesel - has found her. And he needs her to hand over the unreleased songs she and Diesel made together.

For the sake of his brother - for the sake of Diesel's children. She's desperate to be a better person and do the right thing. But not if she has to reveal that she's Chantal. She won't do it. Not even for Sam.


Book 1768

A Safe Place

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 March 2012

Cal Stewart has it all. Tall, blond and built, the football star is a smooth-talking charmer. But there's one situation he can't talk himself out of–and now he's stuck doing community service at Frankie Devereux's after-school center for troubled teens.

Six weeks and he's out of there. End of story. Except, from the start, Frankie gets under his skin. She's tough and vulnerable, passionate and guarded all at the same time. She makes Cal want to unravel her. Protect her with everything he's got. But he's no shining knight. What he should do is focus on his career and forget all about her. Too bad that's easier said than done.


Book 1804

The Woman He Knows

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 January 2012

Darcy Gordon lives in fear of the past catching up with her. So when a horrible accident injures her boss, she can't shake the thought that it was meant for her.

And her problems only worsen when her boss's brother, FBI agent Patrick Devereux, comes to town asking questions. If it wouldn't raise so many suspicions, she'd be packing her bags and leaving Chicago.

So she does her best to stay under the radar. Patrick's fierce good looks and razor-sharp stare have her stomach in knots…and her heart racing. The passion between them leaves Darcy more confused than ever. For the first time, she wants more than the pretend life she's living now. For the first time, fear is taking a backseat to what she could have with Patrick.


Book 1832

Bending the Rules

by Margaret Watson

Published 1 January 2013