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Secrets!
Series · 14
books · 1999-2010

Books in series

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#1

Blackhawk's Sweet Revenge

1999

THE BRIDE'S DEMAND He was the renegade, the outcast…and the object of her youthful affection. And when Native American Lucan Blackhawk triumphantly returned to his hometown, on a quest for revenge, Julianna Hadley readily agreed to his shocking proposal. Boldly she married the man who sought to destroy her father. For Julianna knew only her fierce and enduring love could tame her solitary groom. And as Lucas laid claim to her body and soul, vowing to accept nothing less than her ultimate surrender, his virgin bride resolved to win nothing less than all of Blackhawk's heart!
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#2

Secret Baby Santos

1999

THE BACHELOR'S SURPRISE Long, lean and devastatingly handsome, Nick Santos had been shy Maggie Smith's fantasy man. So when she had the chance to take Nick as her very first lover, virginal Maggie became the ultimate seductress. And she was left with a most precious gift.... Now, reunited with the man of her dreams, Maggie knew she could no longer keep her secret. Nick claimed to be mesmerized by Maggie's beauty, captivated by her passionate soul and totally charmed by her young son. but would it mean the end of this love they held so dear if Santos discovered her child was also his?
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#3

Killian's Passion

1999

THE MILLIONAIRE'S MISSION Killian Shawnessy was arrogant, imposing...and worth a bundle. And it was up to feisty Cara Sinclair to deliver the brooding heir to his long-lost family. Yet after locating the mysterious millionaire, Cara discovered the sexy loner's true passion did not lie in his secret fortune. What he really desired was...her! In Killian's strong embrace, Cara's long repressed desires were met...and mastered. Yet too soon she realized her dream lover's mind wasn't on marriage - but on a hush-hush mission he'd sworn to fulfill. Could Cara prove to Killian that power of love... before their hourglass ran out?
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#4

Callan's Proposition

2000

THE SECRETARY'S SEDUCTION Outside the office, Callan Sinclair didn't know that Abigail Thomas existed. But Abigail had definitely noticed the broad shoulders and intense brown eyes of her employer. His powerful presence had taken her breath away more than once—and the fantasy of his kisses kept her up at night. But Abigail's current situation called for more than fantasy—she needed a real fiancé, or she'd be forced to leave. That was when Callan noticed the curves his conservative secretary had been hiding. Their counterfeit engagement was perfect—but was the arrangement business or pleasure?
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#5

Gabriel's Honor

2000

PROTECTION AT ANY PRICE To Melanie Hart, escape looked as futile as the dark night once Gabriel Sinclair discovered her and her son hiding in an abandoned farmhouse. The beauty's barely hidden fear told Gabriel she was desperate. And when she leveled her unwavering gaze at him, he felt ...consumed. Melanie didn't want to divulge her deepest secrets to her strong, attractive, would-be protector. Yet she could sense Gabriel was a man of honor. And in his embrace she finally felt safe. Could she surrender her carefully guarded heart—or would temptation cause her to pay a precious price?
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#6

Reese's Wild Wager

2001

A wild poker wager won Reese Sinclair a...woman! Two weeks slinging hash at his rough-hewn tavern was just the thing to tip persnickety Sydney Taylor's tiara. No woman could shake his ivory tower of bachelorhood, even one as maddening...and delectable...as society princess Sydney. But desire roared between them, and the innocent beauty granted Reese carte blanche with her body. Their earth-shattering night together stripped away every remnant of his reason—and left a ferocious longing. What would the irresistible bachelor do when the bet expired? Round up those cards...or lay down a marriage proposal?
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#7

Sinclair's Surprise Baby

2001

HIS WOMAN...HIS CHILD An accident had erased Lucian Sinclair's memory of one night—the only night he'd shared with Raina Sarbanes. So, when he met her again months later, he couldn't fathom why she disdained his up-till-now infallible charm. Then Lucian touched her, and was overcome by a flashback—of bodies lovingly entwined and promises whispered in the dark.... And when he looked into the eyes of Raina's baby daughter, Lucian realized this child was his. He was determined to keep hold of his newfound family, but first he had to forge a new bond with the woman who had left an indelible mark on his soul....
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#8

Taming Blackhawk

2002

He could tame any wild mustang—but no woman had come close to taming Rand Blackhawk. Yet one lady spitfire dared enter the arena with the tantalizing Texas maverick. Socialite Grace Sullivan desperately needed Rand's expertise, but she didn't figure her pleas to save a herd of horses would lead to a world of sensual self-discovery in Rand's strong arms. He branded her as his own, taking her virginity one powerful night and searing her guarded soul. But when their mission ended, would Grace be forced to release her untamable Blackhawk...or could she hold her unbridled lover forever?
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In Blackhawk's Bed

2002

In Blackhawk's Bed by Barbara McCauley released on Jun 24, 2002 is available now for purchase.
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#10

That Blackhawk Bride

2003

That Blackhawk Bride by Barbara McCauley released on Jan 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.
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#11

Miss Pruitt's Private Life

2004

They had come to Wolf River, Texas, to attend a wedding. But Evan Carter and Marcy Pruitt also had other agendas. For Marcy, this was a much-needed respite from her hectic life as a TV personality. And for Evan, well...one look at Marcy and his priorities changed, fast. Getting her into his bed—and keeping her there—became his ultimate challenge: one Marcy agreed to with equal enthusiasm. Neither could stop the deep, soul-searing attraction that raged between them and they quickly began a scandalous affair. But what would they do when real life interrupted and Miss Pruitt's private life became public knowledge?
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#13

Blackhawk's Betrayal

2006

All Kiera Blackhawk wanted was to learn the truth about her heritage. She hadn't counted on falling, and falling hard, for her compelling new boss, Sam Prescott. His touch ignited her body and his ever-watchful gaze was almost able to pierce through the secrets she was desperate to keep. Kiera could not submit to the hotel magnate's powerful seduction. For what would Sam—whose loyalty lay with the very family she might destroy—do when he discovered that she'd been lying to him about everything?
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#14

Blackhawk's Bond

2010

When he'd purchased a rare thoroughbred from the Blackhawk ranch, Texas millionaire D. J. Bradshaw had also gotten Alaina Blackhawk in the bargain. She refused to leave the expensive horse's side, so D.J. gave her two weeks to prepare the animal...but those weeks would be spent at D.J.'s home. And if the lone star loner had his way Alaina would be in his bed before time was up. But if the infamous horse tamer thought she would tame this confirmed bachelor...she was in for the ride of her life.
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#15

Blackhawk's Affair

2007

For eight years Alexis Blackhawk believed her youthful, clandestine marriage to Jordan Grant was null and void. But the millionaire oil man had never filed the papers and she was still bound to the man she openly detested…and secretly desired. She demanded Jordan let her go once and for all. But as the time came to leave her husband, would Alexis be able to walk away?

Author

Barbara McCauley
Author · 23 books

BARBARA MCCAULEY is the author of over 30 best-selling romance novels, including "Blackhawk's Sweet Revenge," the first volume of her popular SECRETS! series for Silhouette. Her work has been nominated eight times by the Romance Writers of America ® for Best Short Contemporary in the prestigious RITA contest. She has also received numerous "Top Picks" from Romantic Times magazine, plus several Best Short Desire and "W.I.S.H." awards for her hunky heroes, and two Career Achievement Awards. All of her books have appeared on the Walden Romance Best Seller lists. A native of Southern California, Ms. McCauley enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and working in her garden when she can manage to break away from her computer. "I love to cook," says Barbara, "but when I'm on a tight deadline, quick recipes and take-out are essential." The youngest of five children growing up, she discovered early the peaceful satisfaction of daydreams and reading a good book. She remains an avid reader today, indulging her love of romance whenever possible.

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