ANGEL OF MERCY... Skilled in the medical arts, beautiful, headstrong Elizabeth Bowcock steadfastly remains in Sioux Falls to aid a community threatened by the fearsome Cheyenne . . . and solemnly vows to raise her innocent orphaned niece. But the little girl's grandfather has declared the unwed doctor to be an unfit guardian—and refuses to deliver the child to Liz's care until she finds herself a man. DEVIL IN DISGUISE... Dangerous and secretive, hated by the settlers for his Cheyenne blood, rugged Cutter McKenzie volunteers to pose as the husband of the fiery, golden-haired healer. But even a sham marriage to the handsome half-breed promises very real perils. For his raw, seductive magnetism threatens Liz's cherished independence. And she dares not trust her own impassioned heart . . . nor the yearning voice within that begs her to yield to the power of love.

Bewitched, Betrayed, Enraptured... Jessamine Stone's brother would marry her off to a covetous boor to salvage an impoverished estate. But Jessamine can love only Christian Haukinge—the handsome lord to whom she was once betrothed. Assured that she may wed her onetime fiancé if he consents to have her, the penniless beauty sets out to win Christian's affections once more—unaware that the rogue has been offered a tidy sum to break Jessamine's heart. Embittered over past injustices, Christian has good reason to despise the Stone family—and so ruthlessly agrees to the contemptible bargain. But Jessamine's sensuous spirit, her innocent trust, and her melting green- eyed gaze threaten to undermine his resolve for vengeance—and to heal his deep and scarring wounds with the soothing balm of unconditional love.

A Girlhood Dream Sophia Vanderwahl had always dreamed a knight in shining armor would sweep her off her feet, but she knew this only happened in fairy tales. And when she discovers the truth about her philandering fiancé, she decides to track the scoundrel down and confront him in person. So she hires adventurer Jack MacAuley to help her find her neglectful husband to-be. But with every glimpse into Jack's seductive eyes, every tremor she feels at the sound of his voice, she finds her memory of her fiancé fading away... A Woman's Love When the headstrong heiress offers him a king's ransom to find her long-absent intended, rugged Jack MacAuley figures it will be easy money. But nothing is easy when it comes to this willful beauty with the golden eyes and kissable lips, and soon he can't help but think of delicious ways to make her forget her promises to anyone else... and to believe that happily-ever-afters really can come true.

What would you do if you believed someone you loved was murdered? Everyone suspected Peter Holland married Sarah Woodard's cousin for her money. Some were certain he killed her for it. Sarah is determined to discover the truth. Posing as a tutor for Peter Holland's blind son, Sarah suspects the clues to her cousin's murder lay hidden in her missing journals. But her suspicions will either lead her straight to the heart of a doting father... or into the arms of a heartless killer.

'Twas the Week Before Christmas... Suspecting he can never be the man Emma Peters wishes him to be, Lucien Morgen, the fifth duke of Willyngham, decides to break off their long-standing engagement...only to discover the innocent fiancé he set aside for years has unexpectedly blossomed into a passionate, irresistible woman. When All Through the House... As the family counts down to Christmas, everyone else seems to realize Lucien and Emma are truly meant to be—except the oblivious couple. With the help of some very mischievous children, Emma and Lucien are about to discover that a little mischief beneath the mistletoe might just open their hearts to love. Originally published in A Christmas Together by Avon Books, this new edition has been completely revised, with all new scenes.

Lady Margaret Willingham is a wealthy heiress, who knows what she wants. No husband. No children. No man to tell her what to do, or how to do it. Forced to marry, or lose her inheritance, she defies convention and places an ad in the paper for a commoner husband, fully intending to take charge of her life. When the perfect candidate applies, Margaret has no inkling that he's keeping a life-long promise or that a midnight kiss holds the key to healing her spinster's heart.