Linda Turner

NEVER BEEN KISSED And never been much of anything else, either. So at the advanced age of thirty-seven, nurse Janey McBride was facing an adolescent trauma how to get the new guy in town to notice her. She would give anything to replace the sadness in the handsome M.D. s eyes with joy. Reilly Jones was, quite frankly, used to beating them off with a stick, and at first he was sure that Janey was just another vulture. But her beauty and sweetness caught him off guard. She wanted someone to teach her about love, while he needed to learn to live again. Well, maybe they could make a deal. But could love be part of the bargain?

When it came to men, definitely the former. But Abby Saunders was certainly aware that when it came to her bossand his mysterious, possibly unsavory dealingsit could well be the latter. So when she was introduced to crack crime reporter Logan St. John, she was relieved. After all, it was unlikely that the still-grieving, if gorgeous, widower would be looking for a relationshipand maybe he could help her figure out how much trouble she was really in. As for Logan, his no-strings-attached connection with Abby was about to hit a snag. Oh, he could see how much danger she was inspotting danger was his area of expertise, after all. Funny how he completely missed the signs around his heart.

El agente especial Patrick OReilly no iba a permitir que la belleza de Mackenzie Sloan le hiciera olvidar sus obligaciones. Su aspecto inocente no significaba que fuera incapaz de cometer un delito. Y despues de vigilarla durante varias semanas, casi se habia convencido de que el caso que estaba investigando era lo unico que le importaba.Sin embargo, cuando el caso puso a Mackenzie en peligro, ya no pudo negar que sus obligaciones se habian transformado en deseo.

Las palabras del asesino al que Lily Fitzgerald había fotografiado sin saberlo habían sido claras y concisas: "Vas a morir". La bella fotógrafa no quería depender de la ayuda de nadie... y menos aún del guapisimo agente Tony Giovani.La amabilidad y la confianza de Lily estaban resquebrajando las barreras que Tony habia construido a su alrededor. Tenia que concentrarse en ganar la custodia de su hijo y no perder el control con la encantadora muchacha que afirmaba estar en peligro. ¿Seria cierto que alguien la amenazaba? ¿Como podria protegerla... de si mismo?

Estaba claro que, en lo relacionado con los hombres, Abby Saunders sabía muy poco. Sin embargo, en lo que se refería a su jefe... y a sus negocios misteriosos y probablemente sucios, quizá supiera demasiado. Por eso se sintio aliviada cuando conocio al guapisimo periodista de investigacion Logan St. John. Seguramente un hombre todavia de luto por la muerte de su esposa no estaria buscando una relacion... pero podria ayudarla a solucionar el problema en el que se habia metido.Logan era un experto en descubrir el peligro y sabia que eso era precisamente lo que le esperaba a Abby. Sin embargo, no se dio cuenta de lo que estaba sucediendo en su propio corazon...

Ómnibus Julia 455Linda TarnerSu primera norma era no enamorarse nunca de una sospechosa.El agente especial Patrick OReilly no iba a permitir que la belleza de Mackenzie Sloan le hiciera olvidar sus obligaciones. Su aspecto inocente no significaba que fuera incapaz de cometer un delito. Y despues de vigilarla durante varias semanas, casi se habia convencido de que el caso que estaba investigando era lo unico que le importaba.Sin embargo, cuando el caso puso a Mackenzie en peligro, ya no pudo negar que sus obligaciones se habian transformado en deseo.La amante perfectaKimberly LangPerfecta, educada ¡y apasionada!El soltero de oro y heredero de la multimillonaria fortuna de su familia, Will Harrison, sabia como tratar a los paparazzi, pero le preocupaba su hermana pequeña, Evie.Gwen Sawyer, experta en etiqueta y protocolo, tenia solo tres semanas para hacer un milagro con Evie antes de que esta acudiera al baile en el que seria presentada en sociedad, asi que tenia que irse a vivir al lujoso atico de Will. No obstante, cuando Gwen descubrio que lo ultimo que le importaba a Will era el protocolo, ya era demasiado tarde.

"Nothing will get in the way of my seduction." While investigating the attempted murder against beloved patriarch Joe Colton, hardened P.I. Austin McGrath made his own earth-shattering discoveryan undeniable attraction to elusive beauty Rebecca Powell. This world-weary widower thought he knew women. But little did he know that his impromptu partner was guarding a secret as closely as her virginity. What would it take to bring the Colton foster daughter out of her shell and into his arms? Well, dammit, he was about to find out! After all, secrets were his specialty!

To Do (after High School graduation)1. Go to college2. Fall in love with the man of my dreams3. Get married4. Have two kidsone at a time! Natalie Bailey may not have been very good with numbers, but even she knew that she wasnt exactly doing things in the conventional order. Because shed skipped college, married earlyand at age thirty-three, found herself a divorced mother of five-year-old twinsand a college freshman to boot. Not only that, but it looked like the man of her dreams had just walked in the doorexcept he was her younger, if irresistible, professor, Maxwell Sullivan. The last man she should be falling for, based on her plan. But you know what they say about plans.

A Marriage Made in Heaven Heavenly Matchmaker: Im one of the highest authorities in heaven and even I cant manage to get Zeb Murdock and Prudence Sullivan married off. Well, this is their last earthly chance to get it right . Prudence Sullivan: Zebadiah Murdock is the most bullheaded hunk Ive ever met! I cant stand him, but every time I look into his icy blue eyes, I get the strangest feeling weve met somewhere before . Zebadiah Murdock: A long-legged beauty like Pru could never be interested in an older guy like me! But why does it always feel like were fated to be mated?

RIGHT BRIDE Merry McBride had always dreamed of her wedding daybut being left at the altar was more like a nightmare! And though she tried to hold her head up, she never would have gotten through it if not for Nick Kincaid. Sheriff. Best man. And the best friend a girl could ever have WRONG GROOM? All his life, Nick Kincaid had been in love with Merry, and now he had a chanceand though it meant a fight, the stakes were high. Could the perennial best man dare to hope for an upgrade in statusto groom? Those Marrying McBrides! The four single McBride siblings have always been unlucky in love. But it looks like their luck is about to change.

The Man Who Would Be King by Linda Turner When royal-watching reporter Eliza Windmere discovered evidence that the missing crown prince was alive, she had to help in the search even if that meant pairing up with devastatingly handsome Duke Lorenzo Sebastiani. As she searched alongside the ruthless royal, she couldnt resist dreaming of one day being his bride. The Princess and the Mercenary by Marilyn Pappano Pampered Princess Anna Sebastiani insisted on joining the search for her brother, so Tyler Ramsey became her reluctant bodyguard. But when the fierce Montana winter left them snowbound, the rugged mercenary realised his duty was to protect the princess even from himself!

Determined to heal her broken heart, Katherine Wyatt retreated to her familys ranch. Shed vowed to avoid menuntil she had to share space with a charming, infuriatingly sexy cowboy. Somehow Hunter Sinclair knew just how to provoke her, and he seemed awfully determined to keep her in his sights. Especially as someone wanted the Wyatts off the ranch for good. There was no one she could trust more than Hunter to protect her. And yet he posed the greatest danger to her heart.

Special agent Patrick OReilly was determined not to let Mackenzie Sloans good looks sway him from his task. The womans innocent persona didnt mean she wasnt involved in illegal activities. And after keeping track of her dayand nightfor weeks, hed almost convinced himself his interest was all part of his job. When the case placed Mackenzie in danger, he could no longer deny his duty had turned to desire. Hed lay down his own life to protect this woman. But laying down his embattled heart might be the truest test of his resolve.

THE AGENT: Secretive, smoldering sexy Russell Devane. THE MISSION: Taking on a new identity to capture a traitor. THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT: The enemy s stunning daughter! When undercover SPEAR agent Russell Devane arrived at the Pear Tree cattle station in search of a dangerous traitor, he saw that the best way to get information was to get close to the enemy s daughter. He got close, all right too close and found himself fighting a forbidden attraction to the beautiful Lise Meldrum. As an agent, Russell always got his man. Now the question was, could he get his woman?

Now-successful attorney Taylor Bishop had grown up the son of a single mother, having to fight for everything hed ever gotten. But upon his mothers death, Taylor learned that it hadnt had to be that way. That he had a fatherGus McBride. One who was going to pay for all his years of neglect. Taylor would see to that. If it was the last thing he ever did. But Taylor hadnt counted on what he would find in the tiny town of Liberty Hill. That though his father might be gone, he might still find the family hed always wanted. Not to mention, in beautiful innkeeper Phoebe Chandler, the love of his life. And the true meaning of home

To save her familys claim on the Broken Arrow Ranch, Elizabeth Wyatt must remain on the premises at all times. Shes never herded cattle or driven a pickup. But with strong, sexy ranch foreman John Cassidy there to show her the ropesand kiss her senselessElizabeth prays she can keep everything under control. Only, someone wants to make sure she loses her inheritance. Someone wholl stop at nothing to get Elizabeth out of the way. And as the threats to her safety intensify, shell need to rely on Johns strength to keep them both alive.

By day: Glamorous movie star. By Night: terrified woman, in need of protection for herself and her little girl. Rancher Joe Mc Bride knew that the last thing he needed was some big-time movie star invading his home. Yet Angel Wiley and her adorable three year old were looking to him to save them from unnamed danger. Joe could never turn away from a lady in distressbut he soon realized it wasnt just the defenses of his home they were crumbling, but the ice around his heart.

When Buck Wyatt and his sisters inherit Broken Arrow Ranch, it comes with a catch: One of them has to be on the premises at all times for one year, or theyll lose it. So Buck counts on setting up stakes. What he doesnt count on is lovely fortune hunter Rainey Brewster. He soon realizes the woman is telling the truth about a hidden gold mineand that his interest in her goes beyond professional. Yet as their search for goldand their passion for each otherintensifies, its clear someone wants them off the landand is willing to kill for it.

Born-and-bred Londoner Priscilla Wyatt was shocked at how much she loved the Colorado ranch mysteriously bequeathed to her family. But enemies were determined to drive the Wyatts awayand innocent Priscilla was their next pawn. Donovan Jones made it his mission to find his manor womanat any cost, but retrieving Priscilla from her abductors was just the first hurdle. Now he had to keep his feisty charge safe. Even the solitary Donovan couldnt help but be captivated by his one-of-a-kind client as they evaded their foes. Before long, the bounty hunter was in danger of stealing her heartand losing his own!

"Marry me, and Ill give you back your nameand your baby." In the hearts and minds of Whitehorn, Montana, Gavin Nighthawk was guilty of murder. But Summer Kincaids spirither very soulwhispered that he was innocent. True, Gavin had a Big Sky-size chip on his shoulder concerning his Native American heritage, but Summer knew him to be a healerand a loving father. So to protect her childhood friend and his baby, she married Gavin, knowing the legitimizing power of the Kincaid name. And then she promptly lost her heartsomething shed vowed not to do. Something as unstoppable as the final judgment regarding her husbands future.