Mr. November Name: Forrest MacAllister—confirmed bachelor/family man Marital Status: Single (but who needed a wife with all the MacAllister babies around?) Honors: MacAllister family Baby Bet Champion The most important thing in Forrest's busy life was his family and their quirky traditions, from angels-and-elves assignments to complicated Baby Bets. Until his very pregnant, matchmaking sister asked him to take on a special assignment…Jillian Jones-Jenkins. One look at the sexy brunette had Forrest thinking about things he never thought possible…like brides and babies and happily ever after. Unfortunately, the lady in question had a project of her own—getting Forrest MacAllister married…but not to her!

The Baby Bet THE BABY WAGER Sure, her best friend's brother was drop-dead gorgeous. But as long as Deedee Hamilton had known him, ex-cop Ryan MacAllister was also oddly aloof. So the matchmaking MacAllister clan might be wagering on Cupid, but Deedee knew better. No way would dangerously sexy Ryan ever woo a wholesome family friend like her... Yet one astonishing evening, the world turned topsy-turvy—and Deedee landed in Ryan's arms! Two hearts thundered. Countless kisses throbbed. Still, Deedee feared Ryan's passion would be fleeting, and their old relationship soon restored. But the MacAllisters merely smiled smugly. And collectively began betting on...a baby! Experience the laughter and love as the MacAllister men discover true love—and fatherhood—in THE BABY BET.

The Matchmaking MacAllisters were at it again! And they'd targeted confirmed bachelor Ted Sharpe... Heck, the macho cop had merely befriended his needy new neighbour, pretty - pregnant - Hannah Johnson. He'd simply brought her a crib and a kitten, a dollhouse and daffodils. But did that mean he'd lost his heart to Hannah and her baby? That he'd be trading his little black book for a lifetime of loving one woman and child? Well, Ted began sweating...because the infallible MacAllisters were betting on it!

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A reunion with the father who had abandoned his pregnant mother has unexpected repercussions for Andrew Malone as he encounters a family that regards him as an enemy and a beautiful doctor, a former runaway rescued by the MacAllister family, who is attracted to him despite her best intentions. Original.

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Determined to foil the town matchmakers, Lindsey Patterson and Cable Montana agreed to act as lovers. And happily, the casseroles, cookies, courtesy visits and phone calls stopped coming. But they hadn t foreseen their plan s glaring glitch: falling for each other. Their passion was genuine, their feelings mutual. And jaded Cable discovered that even he had the capacity to love again. But Lindsey was another matter. To get to the heart of her resistance, first he would need to learn her deepest secrets....

This title is the kick-off of a new follow-up miniseries to "The Baby Bet", to be called "The Baby Bet: The Next Generation". Surrounded by danger, Jessica MacAllister needed hard-boiled cop Lieutenant Dan Quinn, a new father to an orphaned girl. Dan stood by Jessica, for he had seen her fear, her passion, and her love for his little girl.

Diana Palmer Night of Love He was a prince among men, trusted with the life of a king. But Stephen Ryker was also the thorn in Meg Shannon's side—and the only man she'd ever truly loved . . . Joan Elliott Pickart "A Wish and A Prince" Now that Maggie MacAllister had met a real-life—and irresistible—prince, she was afraid to trust her heart! Was it possible Prince Conner Masterson could be her one and only? Linda Turner "Royally Pregnant" A night of passion with dashing Duke Rafe Harrington left spirited Serena Winters royally pregnant! But could she accept his New Year's Eve proposal without a promise of love?

A ROYAL AWAKENING Born a triplet—and eternally uncertain of her individual identity—Alice MacAllister avoided family gatherings like the plague. Until duty demanded she attend a two-week wedding party, complete with visiting royalty. There, Alice met handsome, irreverent royal Brent Bardow, who tickled her funny bone, seduced her out of her shell and almost made her believe she could find herself in his blue, blue eyes. Well, what the heck? For two short weeks they could laugh, love and ignore the future they'd never have. But running out of time, Alice couldn't help wondering what it would be like to be this magnificent man's royal bride....