Hitched in the Nick of Time! _Four brides, four beginnings... Four stories of romance from the incomparable Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and Jo Beverley, Tanya Anne Crosby, and Samantha James. _ Jo Beverley - The Determined Bride A women abandoned on the battlefield discovers that dreams can cone true when an honorable commanding officer gallantly offers his name... Tanya Anne Crosby - A Kiss After Midnight A rebellious heiress who must wed by the stroke of midnight learns that a twist of fate has fulfilled her heart's deepest desire... Samantha James - Scandal's Bride A young womans reckless scheme to defy her fathers ultimatum leads to a hasty union and unexpected passion... Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - Beyond The Kiss (Birmingham #1.2) The wedding of jeff birmingham of the flame and the flower and his new bride raelynn inflames the jealous ire of a determined rival... Celebrate the glorious, magical moment of new beginnings with for uncertain couples joined by a passionate promise - and surprised by unforeseen love.

Heather Duval, the Earl of Stonehurst's orphaned ward, has always known she will never marry. But she is content running the earl's grand country manor—until Damien Tremayne hires on as estate manager. Then Heather suddenly fears her world may never be the same. Intense and fiercely passionate, Damien arouses feelings long denied—with only one kiss! Questions about his brother's murder have led Damien to this place ... and to Heather. And though desire and destiny seem to bind them, he must battle his dangerous attraction to this beauty. There are shattering secrets to be faced and lies to be untangled. Yet what if the truth destroys her trust in him ... and imperils them both?