Years ago, Jessica Harding gave herself to Nick Armstrong... and lost a piece of her heart in their passion. Now a successful attorney, Jessica returns to her hometown to help a friend in need. And despite her resolve, she loses herself all over again in Nick's intense blue gaze, and allows his hungry kisses to lead her back down memory lane—a journey she'd vowed never to make again. Weakened by her golden eyes, Nick Armstrong knows that Jessica is the woman he's been waiting for. And when her body trembles beneath his touch, old memories—and new hopes—are awakened. But when it's time to say goodbye, will Nick let his soulmate walk away... again?

Tess Lucas had carefully planned every detailof her life, determined to create the happinessshe'd craved since childhood. But a brokenengagement led to a one-night stand with herbest friend—and a baby! Wealthy playboy Craig Richmond never plannedto be a husband or a father—until Tess told himshe was pregnant. He knew marriage was thebest way to guarantee their baby had a real family—and to finally realize his long-hiddenfeelings for his oldest friend. But Tess refused tosettle for a marriage of convenience—she wantedthe fairy tale. And to win her heart, Craig wouldhave to prove he was the one man who couldgive her everything she'd ever wanted.…

Megan Roarke had a secret crush on Gage Richmond—but what woman didn't? The gorgeous heir apparent to his family's pharmaceutical company was also a legendary playboy. So why had her boss selected his plain-Jane employee to be his temporary fiancée? It was only supposed to last six months—so Gage could win a coveted promotion. But once his sweet, shy employee accepted his offer—on the condition he accompany her to her high school reunion—everything changed. Falling for Megan was the easy part. Now if Gage could just convince her that they were ready for the next step—that fateful walk down the aisle…

When Georgia Reed moved her twin boys and infant daughter out of the bustling city, she didn't expect to have a doctor on call. But her gorgeous neighbor—and part-owner of the cutest litter of puppies she's ever seen—wasn't your typical orthopedic surgeon. Matt Garrett was the most popular bachelor in town…and when he asked Georgia on a date, the single mom couldn't say no. All Matt ever wanted was a family—and the right woman. Ever since he moved next door, he had a sneaking suspicion that Georgia was that woman. The beautiful widow and her kids came as a package deal…which suited Matt just fine. Now if only he could make Georgia see that they could be more than good neighbors….

What happens when Kelly Cooper and Jackson Garrett are reunited years after a one-night stand? Find out in His Long-Lost Family, the second book in Those Engaging Garretts! "You're a father." The very words struck terror in Jackson Garrett's soul. He had a daughter—the result of the best weekend of his life thirteen years ago with the woman he never forgot. Kelly Cooper was the one he let get away…and now she was back. Kelly only wanted her daughter to know Jackson—she wasn't looking to rekindle their romance. But five minutes after landing in her hometown, she realized her mistake. Her first love was a girl's infatuation; now she knew a woman's desires—and she desired Jackson. But could the confirmed bachelor give their daughter and Kelly what they'd always a family?

Can a snowbound mom-to-be find love with the sexy stranger who delivers her baby? Find out in the newest installment of Those Engaging Garretts, the sizzling series by award-winning author Brenda Harlen! Being trapped in a strange town in a freak blizzard is scary enough, but Julie Marlowe went into labor in someone's driveway! Lucky for her, a handsome stranger came to her rescue. Several hours later, Julie was the proud mother of an infant son…and in danger of falling for the sexy vet who delivered her baby! Lukas Garrett didn't know how much he wanted to be a father—or a husband!—until he helped bring Julie's little boy into the world. Now mother and child have grabbed hold of his once-guarded heart. But Julie's past could derail her future with Luke, unless she's willing to trust her heart to this man for the chance to have the family of her dreams….