The Foleys and the McCords

Series · 6 books · 2009

By Karen Rose Smith, Brenda Harlen, Victoria Pade, and more

Books in series

The Texas Billionaire's Bride

2009

As the eldest son of a legendary Texas dynasty, Zane Foley had a legacy to live up to. But right now the single dad had a more pressing finding a nanny for his little girl. Melanie Grandy seemed made to order. She'd already enchanted Zane's daughter—and now she was working her magic on the wary widower. Talk about getting the royal treatment! The minute Melanie met father and daughter, it was instant love. But her Cinderella story came with a secret—one she could never reveal or she'd lose her chance to be part of a real family. Unless Zane was willing to forgive the past for a future…with her.

The Texas Bodyguard's Proposal

2009

Hot as a Texas summer one minute, vulnerable, sweet and down-to-earth the next, all supermodel Gabriella McCord needed right now was a little space after a scorching breakup. It was bodyguard Rafe Balthazar's job to provide just that during her assignment in Dallas. But peace and quiet weren't in the cards...because no one got her pulse racing quite like Rafe.In Gabby, Rafe discovered a woman as multifaceted as the diamonds she'd been hired to promote. But this former Secret Service agent didn't like mixing business and pleasure, especially with paparazzi tracking their every move. What would it take for him to let down his guard and let Gabby into his heart?

Texas Cinderella

2009

Down-to-earth Tanya Kimbrough had no illusions about Prince Charming sweeping her off her feet. Then Tate McCord came home to Texas. The sexy surgeon—and second son of the famed Dallas jewelry dynasty—was totally off-limits to the hired help. But that didn't stop Tanya from wanting to get to know the real man behind the legendary name. Tate hadn't seen Tanya since she went away to college. And boy, had his housekeeper's daughter grown up into a knockout! The sultry journalist was also determined to uncover all his family secrets. But there was one secret Tate couldn't keep to his growing love for this sassy, both-feet-on-the-ground woman….

The Texan's Diamond Bride

2009

Jewelry heiress Paige McCord would do anything to save her family's empire, even sneak into enemy territory to search for a long-lost diamond. She never expected sparks to fly with the no-nonsense cowboy who caught her in the act—or to discover that this rugged rancher was none other than Travis Foley, son of her family's archenemy!Travis' hatred for the McCords was equaled only by the love he had for their land. But when a hurricane threw him together with Paige, his heart tumbled with more than gale-force winds. If he could do the unthinkable and join forces with her, this wild hunt for buried treasure might give them both a chance at true love....

The Texas CEO's Secret

2009

Katerina Whitcomb-Salgar's life was all mapped out, and arrogant, buttoned-up billionaire Blake McCord was definitely not on the Dallas socialite's dance card. Until one moonlit kiss changed everything. Falling for his brother's ex-fiancée was strictly taboo. Not to mention Blake couldn't afford any distractions as the hunt for the Santa Magdelena Diamond was heating up, and the survival of his family's jewelry store empire was on the line. But if there was anyone who could get him to forsake business for pleasure, it was Katie. And jetting off to the Mediterranean was just the beginning….

The Texas Tycoon's Christmas Baby

2009

A STAR-CROSSED CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Their wealthy Texas families have been feuding for years over a legendary vanished diamond. But Penny McCord almost believed handsome executive Jason Foley wanted her for herself ... until she found out the truth. Now pregnant, she's not about to let him turn her life upside down, or break her heart —- again ... Jason was willing to do anything to get back his family's rightful property —- and seducing Penny seemed the best way to get at the McCord secrets. Now all he can think about is how right Penny felt in his arms —- and how much he wants to be a real father to their child. So this holiday season, he'll do whatever it takes to reconcile their families ... and convince Penny that she can count on his love for a lifetime.

Authors

Karen Rose Smith

Author · 87 books

Award-winning author Karen Rose Smith was born in Pennsylvania. Although she was an only child, she remembers the bonds of an extended family. Family is a strong theme in her books and she suspects her childhood memories are the reason. In college, Karen began writing poetry and also met her husband to be. They both began married life as teachers, but when their son was born, Karen decided to try her hand at a home-decorating business. She returned to teaching for a while but changes in her life led her to writing relationship novels. Now she writes romances as well as mysteries full time. Her first book was published in 1992; her 80th novel will be published in 2013. A winner of New Jersey's Golden Leaf Award in Short Contemporary Romance, Colorado Romance Writers Award Of Excellence for short contemporary, as well as the Phoenix Desert Rose Chapter's Golden Quill for Traditional Romance, she has also been honored with Cataromance.com's award for Best Special Edition and Washington Romance Writers Career Achievement Award. Her romances have made both the USA TODAY list and the Amazon Romance and Contemporary Romance Bestseller lists. She has written for Meteor/Kismet, Kensington, Silhouette and Harlequin. Readers can contact Karen through her website, on Facebook (Karen Rose Smith Author) and on Twitter @ Karenrosesmith. They can also follow her monthly e-zine IN TOUCH with KAREN ROSE SMITH which has the latest news about her books, recipes and contests.

Pseudonym for Chris Marie Green and Christine Cody A long time ago, in a land far, far away (Milwaukee, WI, St. Luke's Hospital), Chris Marie Green (also writing as Crystal Green) joined the world. While moving to Southern California, Kentucky, then back to California, she amused herself by writing poetry and short stories featuring the ultimate Alpha males—Superman and Indiana Jones. Later, after graduating with a B.A. in English from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Chris decided to become a professional writer. While she wrote, Chris worked as an eighth-grade teacher, but resigned in 2002 to pursue writing full time. Her critique partners, Sheri WhiteFeather and Judy Duarte are instrumental in her endeavors. Without these talented authors, writing would be a lonely road. Chris is pumped about her Vampire Babylon series for Ace, which is best described as "noir fantasy-mysteries" featuring a vamp hunter. The first five books, NIGHT RISING, MIDNIGHT REIGN, BREAK OF DAWN (which compose the first trilogy), plus A DROP OF RED and THE PATH OF RAZORS (the first two books in the second trilogy) have already been released. The sixth, DEEP IN THE WOODS, will be on shelves on March 2, 2010. A Vampire Babylon-related novella was released in an anthology entitled FIRST BLOOD. (Note: The Vampire Babylon series uses trilogy arcs to tell one basic story, much like the way JK Rowling used seven books that didn’t solve every plot thread book-by-book to tell Harry Potter’s story. While each individual novel focuses on a central mystery that’s solved by the end, the three books together build character and mythology arcs/mysteries until everything culminates in the third book. Each trilogy repeats this pattern.) Chris is also writes Silhouette Special Editions ("home and hearth" tales of redemption and community) and Harlequin Blazes (steamy fantasies), and whenever she can, she travels, including backpacking trips in Europe and road trips in America . She also enjoys yoga, hiking, and way too much movie-watching. For any press inquiries, please contact Chris’ agent Pamela Harty at http://www.knightagency.net/contact/.