A Wedding In Willow Valley

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SHE?D LEFT HER HEART IN WILLOW VALLEY

Laurel Windsong had thought leaving Willow Valley and her first love, Ben Skeeter would be the hardest thing she'd ever done. But returning home ten years later proved much more difficult. Rumours swirled around the small town about why she'd come home, if she'd returned for good and whether she and Ben would give in to the undeniable sparks that still flew between them. But she had secrets in her past, demons she needed to conquer, before she'd be able to give Ben her heart. Would he wait for her, or had she lost the only man she'd ever truly loved?

Accidental Family

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AND DADDY MAKES FIVE

Every woman at the Fuzzy Bunny Day Care Center secretly longed for handsome David Montgomery to look their way. But there was only one female in the single dad's life his little girl, Sarah Ann until he lost his memory in an accident and winsome mother of two Patty Clark made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Between her three–year–old and her infant daughter, Sophia, Patty never had a dull moment. But how could the day–care worker turn her back on this irresistible father and his adorable child? Having a man like David around the house was setting off the kinds of erotic sparks that made this single mom long to turn a temporary arrangement into a family for life .

Apache Dream Bride

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CELEBRATION 1000

THE MAN ON THE BEDROOM FLOOR

was straight out of Kathy Maxwell's dream. But she could only stare at the lone Apache, wearing nothing but formfitting buckskins and a scowl, who rose to stand at the foot of her bed. "I am Dakota," he said. "Why have you brought me to this strange place?"

Kathy was astonished at the sight before her. Somehow during the night the Native American dream catcher that hung above her bed had snuck into her sleep, stolen her dream man out of the 1870s and transported him here, into her present–day bedroom! Gee whiz, what was a twentieth–century girl to do?

CELEBRATION 1000: Come celebrate the publication of the 1000th Silhouette Desire, with scintillating love stories by some of your favourite writers!

Friends, Lovers...And Babies!

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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.

Home Again

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Mom Required

Before Joey, his culinary repertoire was comprised of bad scrambled eggs, his spare bedrooms gathered dust and the master bedroom seemed destined to remain mistress–less. But when his nephew became his 24/7 responsibility literally overnight, Mark Chandler knew things had to change. And he needed help.

Cedar Kennedy cured troubled kids, a reputation that prompted Mark to seek out the psychologist. Ordinarily their paths never would have crossed, she the silk–and–suits–wearing doctor, he the dusty–jeans–wearing construction–company owner. But Mark knew Cedar was the one.

The one to help Joey face his fears. The one to make their house a home if only he could get the good doctor to break her rules and battle her own demons.

Just My Joe

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SOMETHING ABOUT JOE

Tall, dark and arrogant: that was Polly Chapman's first impression of Joe Dillon. But then she took a closer look. Born with a sterling–silver spoon in his mouth, Joe chose instead to live modestly among the inner–city kids he taught and took under his broad, protective wing. Drop–dead gorgeous, he had his pick of women but he chose to pursue Polly, who considered herself well out of his league. Because Joe wasn't a man she could kiss, cuddle, then walk away from. He was her dream come true, and Polly didn't trust in dreams anymore.

But then, she'd never met a guy like Joe before .

Plain Jane Macallister

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THE SINGLE MOM AND THE SEXY M.D.

Mark Maxwell, now standing before his childhood sweetheart Emily MacAllister, was a drop–dead–handsome, successful doctor. Certainly no match for a single mom with twenty pounds to lose and clothing that resembled a walking rummage sale. A woman who lacked the confident poise to move in his sophisticated circle...

At least, that's what Emily thought until Mark gathered her in his strong embrace. His tender kisses melted away all her insecurities and emboldened her with a womanly desire. Emily wanted to believe that all things were possible. But would her fourteen–year–old secret cost them this second chance at love?

Tall, Dark And Irresistible

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COURTING CAROLYN

Adoption specialist Carolyn St. John had given up on ever holding her own baby. For Carolyn knew the handicap that distanced her from others barred a future for her and any man. And then she met Ryan Sharpe .

The architect was blatantly masculine, sexy and downright irresistible. As a member of the extended, loving MacAllister family, Ryan seemed to have everything he needed. Including his pick of gorgeous women. But his passionate pursuit of her and his searing kisses told Carolyn that he wanted only her. Dare Carolyn believe he'd still want her when he learned her secret?

Taming Tall, Dark Brandon

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TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY .

Marriage and babies weren't what Andrea Cunningham wanted but Brandon Hamilton was. The gregarious hotel owner had a head for business, a body for loving and a heart as warm and welcoming as his strong embrace. Like Andrea, he knew two weeks was too little time to understand what was happening between them. But unlike Andrea, he was starting to want all the things she resisted.

Andrea had thought these stolen weeks with Brandon would make for beautiful memories. But somehow her heart and soul had been tamed by the tall, dark bachelor for whom memories were not enough .

Best buddies find their bachelor days numbered in bestselling author Joan Elliot Pickart's engaging new series
The Bachelor Bet

Texas Baby

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That's My Baby!

TEXAS BABY!

When Margaret Madison cuddled little Alison in her arms, she knew she wanted to be this needy child's mother. It didn't matter that she'd just turned forty–six. It didn't matter that she'd just married off her other "baby."

But it did matter that she'd just fallen in love with the most eligible bachelor in Texas.

Because Gibson McKinley, the man who'd courted her, kissed her, made her feel desirable again, had vowed never to remarry, let alone become some Texas toddler's daddy.

THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes bringing up baby can bring surprises and showers of love!

Texas Dawn

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FAMILY MEN

CITY GIRL MEETS TEXAS RANCHER

Reporter Amy Madison had one week to interview honest–to–goodness Texas rancher Blue Bishop. Unfortunately, the ornery cowboy wasn't what she expected. At first, he seemed to resent her probing questions, then he began asking his own and all involved marriage and babies.

Blue had been searching for a wife when Amy arrived. Though she claimed she had it all as an independent career woman, Blue thought she needed the love of a good man. And he had less than a week to convince this unmarriage–minded lady he was the husband of her dreams!

FAMILY MEN. Tux, Bram, Blue and Gib are four unforgettable men with love as endless as the Texas sky, just waiting for women special enough to win their hearts!

Texas Glory

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THE WIFE HUNT

Glory Carson couldn't believe she'd actually agreed to sexy Texan Bram Bishop's unorthodox proposition. For two weeks she would "act" as Bram's wife so the determined wanna–be–groom could learn the husband ropes and lasso himself a real bride. Glory herself had no intention of ever getting married. As a marriage counsellor, she was only in this ruse for its research value certainly not because she found the blue–eyed, blue–collar Bram husband material. And although she thought she'd conveyed this loud and clear, she never counted on Bram's love of a challenge!

FAMILY MEN
Tux, Bram, Blue and Gib are four unforgettable men with love as endless as the Texas sky, just waiting for women special enough to win their hearts!

Texas Moon

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MR. FEBRUARY

NAME: Tux Bishop
GAME: Private Investigator
AIM: Find a suitable wife and settle down
DAME: Not woman–in–jeopardy Nancy Shatner!

Tux can't explain how he knows trouble is stalking a beautiful stranger. He just knows. He figures he must be destined to protect the unwilling Nancy Shatner, but he can't be destined to marry her! No red–blooded Texas relies on fate to find a woman. That, Tux will do on his own. Just as soon as he can keep his mind and his hands off Nancy.

MAN OF THE MONTH: Born under a wild Texas moon, this man of the month is a confirmed Family Man he just doesn't know it until Nancy rounds him up!

The Father Of Her Child

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The Baby Bet

BABY–TO–BE

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!

The Baby Bet

Experience the laughter and romance as the MacAllister men discover true love and fatherhood in THE BABY BET.

The Homecoming Hero Returns

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Years have gone by, but I've never forgotten David Westport. His skill on the playing field his star quality was legendary. However, his heart belonged to a girl named Sandra. It was too bad they dropped out before graduation to become parents, yet they appeared to have built a good life. But I wonder, does David regret the choices he made? Judging from the shadows in Sandra's eyes, it would seem so. Too bad David is blind to all that he has. I had such hopes for them.

Perhaps a blast from the past could open David's eyes to the wonderful things in his life and all that a man can do with the right woman by his side!

The Irresistible Mr. Sinclair

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SINCLAIR'S SLEEPING BEAUTY

Janice Jennings refused to be any man's "trophy" ever again. So she hid behind drab duds and think glasses. And the camouflage worked. Not one man looked beneath the surface to discover the woman inside. Until Mr. Sinclair came along

Tayor Sinclair was sophisticated, sexy, irresistible. Janice was sure he'd had his share of beauties, and had broken a number of hearts. But something about Sinclair just didn't jibe. He didn't mind her plain appearance; he wanted to kiss her, hold her, drab duds and all! Once, she would have believed Taylor was too good to be true. Dare she trust her heart now?

Best buddies find their bachelor days numbered in bestselling author Joan Elliot Pickart's engaging new series:
The Bachelor Bet

The Marrying Macallister

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FIRST COME TWINS THEN COMES MARRIAGE?

Caitlin Cunningham was about to make the most heart–wrenching decision of her life. Thanks to a bureaucratic mix–up at the Chinese orphanage, this fiercely independent single mom had to choose between two orphaned sisters. The situation seemed hopeless. Until another solution presented itself marrying fellow traveller Matt MacAllister!

The temporary marriage was supposed to solve her dilemma, but it left Caitlin more conflicted than ever. A man as driven by his work as Matt MacAllister could never be a family man. And yet his kisses and quiet strength told Caitlin that Matt was a man worth fighting for. Could she now make Matt see that he'd never find fulfilment without her by his side?

The Most Eligible M.D.

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DR. GALAHAD

She'd awakened to find mesmerizing dark eyes regarding her with concern, and strong, sheltering arms quick to comfort. This man was her hero, her healer and a complete stranger. Just as she was to herself!

She could remember nothing. Not her name. Nor where she called home. Her past had been erased, while her life seemed to begin the moment Dr. Ben Rizzoli rescued her. Though there was an irresistible attraction between them, the dashing doctor held his emotions in check. As though he was keeping some deep, dark secret. As though he was desperately afraid of falling in love .

Best buddies find their bachelor days numbered in bestselling author Joan Elliot Pickart's engaging new series:
The Bachelor Bet

The Rancher And The Amnesiac Bride

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THE WRANGLER, THE RICH GIRL AND THE MISSING BRIDE–TO–BE

Man–of–the–land Max Carter didn't care for the pampered princess who came searching for her brother's intended bride. Besides, he didn't know where his cousin Sabrina was. But when socialite Josie Wentworth fell and got amnesia, he suddenly became her keeper and her lover .

Max couldn't resist the temptation. And he couldn't believe Josie's transformation. She actually seemed to love working the land, riding the range and cuddling in his arms. Max knew he owed Josie the truth, but he feared losing her and the child she now carried .

A wealthy dynasty a bride on the run. For fast–paced excitement by five fabulous authors FOLLOW THAT BABY next month in Silhouette Romance.