The Millionaire and the M.D. by Teresa Southwick released on Mar 25, 2008 is available now for purchase.

When Joe Morgan showed up again on Kate Carpenter's doorstep, the E.R. nurse didn't know what to think. After Kate had discovered she was pregnant, she'd waited to hear from the helicopter pilot and on-duty marine. Nothing. So why would the man who had left without a second glance suddenly return to her life? Joe wanted to be a father to J.T., and Kate wouldn't stand in his way. She couldn't know that during Joe's harrowing tour of duty, thinking of his son—and of her—had kept him alive. But would the demons of the past prevent Joe from repairing the damage to Kate's heart—and embracing his family for keeps?

His bedside manner needed work Mitch Tenney's reputation preceded him. He was a miracle worker in surgical scrubs, a hunk and a half with riveting blue eyes and a really bad attitude. The dazzling doctor had offended one official too many and was now this close to being fired—unless Samantha Ryan could set him straight. …or did it? With Sam's disposition and powers of persuasion, she was sure she could get Dr. Mitch back on track. But somehow the brooding bachelor got to her instead—body and soul. Now Sam had a baby on the way with a man who had no interest in playing house. What was a good girl to do?

Emily Summers would never forget the passionate affair with Cal Westen that left her yearning for what he couldn't give her. But the charismatic, commitment-wary E.R. surgeon had given her something. And it was time he knew the truth—so he could be the father their child needed…. Two years ago, Emily walked away from him. Now she was telling him they had a baby? The sensual social worker had burned him once, and Cal wasn't about to make that mistake again. Then he met his daughter. And the no-strings-attached doctor began to feel his heart expand…to make room for two females in his life….

The moment Dr. Jake Andrews arrives at Mercy Medical West, all the females swoon—except nurse Hope Carmichael. A widow determined never to love—and lose—again, Hope is immune to the gorgeous surgeon. Even if she fantasizes for a minute here and there about what a night with him would be like. When her fantasy becomes a reality Hope has to resist Jake—her new boss—even more! But the irresistible doctor is more than he seems. Behind all Jake's arrogance and ambition? A hardscrabble childhood on the streets. And the very real truth that he'll do anything to mend—and win—the heart of his favorite nurse.

Neonatal specialist Nathan Steele thought he'd found happiness—until tragedy struck. A widower, he wasn't looking for a fairy-tale romance. Then he met a mysteriously familiar woman at a fundraiser who raced away, leaving behind a broken high-heeled shoe—and leaving him determined to know everything about her. Hospital housekeeper Cindy Elliott refused to fall in love—especially with a wealthy doctor who seemed too charming to be true. But one kiss awakened a passion neither of them expected…and now Cindy was expecting the doctor's baby! Earning her trust sure wouldn't be easy, but Nathan was ready to do whatever it took to sweep Cindy off her feet—and carry her into happily ever after.

Ryleigh Evans is totally over her ex-husband—no doubt about that. Sure, pediatric specialist Dr. Nick Damian is still as sexy as he is dedicated. And he's the perfect person to father the baby she longs to have. But no matter how much their no-strings bargain makes things burn even hotter between them, Ryleigh refuses to believe this suddenly vulnerable man can ever let her completely into his heart…. Nick Damian, pediatric surgeon extraordinaire, was stunned to see his beloved ex-wife in his office, offering the deal of a lifetime. And it was a deal he would take. Because he'd let Ryleigh slip out of his arms once before. It wasn't a mistake he would make a second time!

No-nonsense Avery O'Neill was as by-the-numbers about her love life as she was about the hospital budget she managed. So she vowed to ignore any electricity that sparked between her and hotshot surgeon Spencer Stone—even if sparks buckled her knees at every turn.Until the business trip that changed everything. Dr. Stone had his eye on the prize—a state-of-the-art medical system that could save patients' lives. But he couldn't stop thinking about the controller whose cool demeanor hid a life-defining secret. After insatiable passion swept them into an unexpected predicament, could Mercy General's most eligible bachelor convince Avery that his feelings were real…no matter what surprises awaited them?

Why had she rented her upstairs apartment to another doctor? Single mom Jill Beck knew the type, especially one as handsome as Adam Stone. The M.D. would stick it out in Blackwater Lake, Montana…until the first snowstorm. And then he'd leave everyone behind. But this time she wasn't getting involved.Yes, he thought Jill was one fine-looking landlady, but Adam knew romancing the town sweetheart wouldn't win him any points. Still, they could be friends and he could be the male influence her young son needed—no romantic strings involved. Well, perhaps he needed to check his temperature and be certain he hadn't misdiagnosed true love as just a simple case of friendship!

Handsome doctor Ben McKnight is everything the marriageable women of Blackwater Lake, Montana, want in a man—except willing! What he needs is a someone sweet and sexy to play the role of bride-to-be. Someone like the gorgeous new girl in town…. The last place Camille Halliday wants to be is Montana. But she won't be going anywhere unless she wins over the mutinous staff and salvages the business at the local hotel. So when gorgeous Dr. Ben makes his proposal—pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for his help with her staff—she jumps at the offer. It's the answer to all her problems…until the fake hand-holding and kissing soon add up to much more than either of them bargained for!

A deal made to be broken Everything about Alex McKnight was hard—hard body, hard heart and damn hard to ignore. Yet architect Ellie Hart couldn't deny her immediate attraction to the dark-haired, handsome contractor assigned to complete the Mercy Medical Center with her. Ellie traveled with her own emotional baggage and there was no way she was going to fall so fast for a man like Alex. But when she actually did fall fast—by tripping and injuring her foot—Alex came to the rescue by offering her a place to stay while she recovered. Then Alex suggested the a no-strings-attached, passion-unleashed affair…at least until their project was finished and Ellie could walk again. But as restless days became tender, sleepless nights, could Ellie keep her heart safe? And more, could Alex?