alternate cover edition of ASIN B01N4G6B1R The man is insufferable, irresistible...and WAY too close for comfort! So how the devil is Jerri supposed to get Tyler out of her system when he keeps on showing up—out of the blue—at her "solitary" Hill Country retreat? And although it can't possibly be intentional on his part, he's certainly managing to complicate matters. There's only one sure-fire solution to this dilemma, and it smacks of seduction. Yet after they carry out their brilliant individual plans, that tantalizing flame simply...refuses to die out! (Author's note: Each of my novels is a standalone, with HEA and no cliffhanger.) \\\* Dear Readers: Although smoking is a topic in this story, I only used it as a vehicle—showcasing it as an example of the foolish things we women tend to do in the name of love! But there's no smoking in the book except briefly in the opening scene, where Jerri confides in her best friend that THIS is the very last cigarette she's ever going to have.

If you yearn for uplifting, unpredictable, humorous romance…with characters who come alive on the pages…Barbara Catlin is your new go-to author! Readers are instantly drawn to the small-town charm of her authentic, pulse-pounding novels. On top of that, fans glory in her sweet yet sensual stories that are praised for their clean language—and old-fashioned values galore. ...So if you’ve loved the past writings of “The 3Ms”—Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery, Ava Miles—but find that you’re clamoring for something fresh, fun and exciting, turn to the books penned by award-winning author Barbara Catlin. Fall in love with the heroes and heroines of the ruggedly beautiful Texas Hill Country! MR. RIGHT At 35, Bobbie’s been kissed before, sure. But never like this.... Practical-minded property developer Roberta Powell finally has to admit her life is, well, lacking something. No problem, though. She’ll simply employ her sharply honed skills to find an appropriate husband: “the” man. Eager to begin her search, she’ll attend to it right after a brief business trip to the Diamond T Ranch. But while there, she is blindsided—in the most tempting way. Rugged, sexy rancher Reno Tanner is relentless in his pursuit of the visitor he finds both beautiful and perplexing. He promptly scatters Bobbie’s senses, riding roughshod over her best-laid plans. The cowboy is clearly all wrong for her! So why does loving him feel so right?

alternate cover edition of ASIN B01NGYL9ZP Will she need the man to keep her role as mom? A heartbreaking bequest abruptly makes childless Maggie Howard a single mother. But if she can’t locate her late friend’s missing will, producing a rich, proud “papa” might be the only way to keep baby B.J. safely in her custody. Not that she needs the cash, of course, but she must convey an appearance of stability! And then, as luck would have it… In saunters sexy-as-sin, fun-loving new neighbor Nick McKenzie, with money and moxie enough for a short-term charade. His masculine tenderness instantly holds tiny B.J. spellbound. His brash sexuality rocks Maggie to her core. The man and the child flood Maggie’s hungry heart with dreams of happily ever after—but will Nick’s suggestion of a supposedly makeshift marriage turn their newfound love, as well as their plan, into an out-and-out disaster?