CONVENIENTLY WED? For years, Rosie Marchetti secretly yearned for brooding business exec Steve Schafer. Now her dream was coming true! For Steve had stepped in as her last-minute groom and saved her from making the mistake of her life. The long-time family friend had offered his name to her and her unborn child when Rosie found herself pregnant. Still, the impossibly stubborn man believed she deserved better. But who could be better than Steve? His tender touch and heart-stopping kisses made Rosie long to be his wife in every way. Fortunately, she had a tiny, special someone on her side . Sometimes small packages can lead to the biggest surprises!

JUST ONE KISS But it was sure one doozy of a kiss! Abby Ridgeway had always thought of Nick Marchetti as her boss and closest friend. The one person who'd always been there for her. But his not-just-friendly kiss had now awakened a confusing and unfamiliar host of emotions. And changed everything between them . It was as though she was up against a gale-force wind. Every instinct screamed for Abby to hold fast to that special bond they already shared. But her fast-beating heart wasn't letting her forget how right and perfect that one moment had been. Could Abby risk it all to turn one kiss into a lifetime commitment?

A racing heartbeat...check Heightened senses...check Flush of color to the cheeks...check A shivery quiver in the pit of the stomach...check An intense desire to throw herself into Joe Marchetti's arms...check-check-check-check Yep, Nurse Liz Anderson had the classic symptoms of love. Worse, there wasn't any surefire cure. The best she could hope for was to believe her condition was contagious-and that Joe was equally susceptible to her! Hmm, maybe it could be transmitted by kisses...

Secret Ingredient: Love by Teresa Southwick released on Dec 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

The Last Marchetti Bachelor by Teresa Southwick released on Mar 23, 2001 is available now for purchase.