Mitchell Edward Warner III, the son of a senator, made a promise to two friends in college: when each of them marries, he has to give up his most precious possession. A decade later, Mitchell has become a reclusive farm boy, and he’s become the focus of an article Tori Barnett is writing for her magazine. Why did he escape the political life destined for him? He doesn't know it yet, but this writer might make Mitchell give up more than just his privacy.

He's served his country and now Chase Reed is ready to serve his hometown. As sheriff, he can give back to the people who helped him and reconnect with his old friends. Landing in the middle of an incident between Jessica Keller and her ex, however, is definitely not how Chase imagined reconnecting with her. Even with all the time and experience between them, he has never forgotten their night together. But things are different now. Jess has a son. Despite the crazy attraction they share, Chase isn't ready to be a father. He might not have a choice, though. Because when she reveals the truth, he has to step up and be the man his son needs.

If only his statement were true, Valerie Raines couldhave rested easy. But living in Gavin's home madeher aware of her secret, vengeful motives for beingin town, and she couldn't allow her attraction to thehandsome sheriff sway her from her purpose.But Gavin's not-so-subtle seduction soon exhaustedValerie's resolve until finally, she was in his bed. Nowit was even more imperative that she keep her secretsbecause she knew her lawman lover would neverforgive her betrayal. And not even the risk of losingGavin could stop her from seeking the justice shecraved.

"From the moment they meet, Matt Boyd knows Rachel Wainwright is The One. Doesn't matter that he's from the wrong side of town or that her family has bigger plans for her. They belong together-and they defy the odds to be with each other. Contrary to what everyone says, they will make it. But when an unexpected tragedy drives a wedge between them, everything they share seems in jeopardy. Matt knows Rachel deserves the truth about what happened. Yet that truth could turn her away from him ... forever. Before it's too late, he needs to remind her that this relationship is worth fighting for."--P. [4] of cover.

NO OTHER MAN'S She'd been called Jake Crenshaw's"shadow," the tomboy who'd tagged after her hero for years till the night she'd tried to prove to him that she was a woman…and had been rejected. But not before Ashley Sullivan had tasted Jake's passion in a kiss that branded her his, when she knew he would never take what she wanted to offer. Until now. Now Jake needed her help. And he needed her under his roof. With every white-hot look and touch, Ashley realized that Jake hadn't spurned her because he didn't want her—but because he did. Still did. This time Ashley would see that Jake lost his white-knight complex…and that she lost her virginity to this man.

You can go home again At eighteen, Savannah Greer has a dream and one shot to make it happen. Choosing big-city success in corporate law means putting her family's farm--and Sam McBriar--in her past. Now, years later, she's on a path toward home. And she has every intention of keeping the visit brief. Too bad life gets in the way. With Sam managing the farm, Savannah can't help but see him--everywhere He's as gorgeous as ever, and when he's with his little girl? Well, it would take a stronger woman than Savannah to resist him. It's not long before they're picking up where they left off...until old betrayals and long-buried secrets threaten to separate them for good.

My mom hasn't had it easy the past few years. She's spent so much time taking care of me, and now I want to take care of her. When she mentioned that she was out of shape, I decided to get her a personal trainer. Kieran O'Brien's supposed to be the best, and he's even been helping me with my softball! I think my mom likes him, and Kieran can't stop smiling when she's around. They seem like a perfect pair. I just want my mom to be happy—and I wouldn't mind a daddy, either. Who knows? Kieran might just be the guy we've both been searching for….