"MR. RIGHT, MEET MS. WRONG…." Now that he'd decided it was time to start a family, Trenton Laroquette was searching for exactly the right woman. But somehow his list of suitable candidates had narrowed down to just one: a free-spirited, live-for-the-moment type who was definitely not what he needed. Unfortunately, she was exactly what he wanted…. Of course, even if Melodie Allford was interested in getting married—which she wasn't, thank you very much—she wouldn't choose a buttoned-down businessman like him. Still, she couldn't keep herself from wondering what it would be like to tear off that conservative three-piece suit and get her hands on the gorgeous hunk of man underneath….

FATHER OF THE BRIDE Wade Mackey didn't know the first thing about planning a highfalutin wedding, which was why he hired Leah Houston. The curvaceous consultant knew exactly how to appease his daughter and her soon-to-be groom. But working closely with the refined Leah was suddenly arousing an uncontrollable desire in Wade to see just what was underneath those perfectly proper suits. Leah was used to dealing with steely cowboys reluctant to give away their little girls. But while there were definite advantages to being around Myra Jo's sexy single father, Leah had to keep reminding herself she was not interested in a lean, dark cowboy who never played for keeps. Unless she could find a way to tame his wild side….

THE COWBOY KIDNAPS A BRIDE Dylan Janos had no intention of getting married for real. When he whisked Abbie Turner away, the footloose rancher was simply reviving a romantic Gypsy tradition. All he wanted were sizzling memories to take along when he left. And he would leave. He always did…. THE BRIDE ISN'T OBJECTING! Abbie knew Dylan was kidding about marriage. He wasn't interested in settling down—just as Abbie had no intention of falling for a roaming rodeo rider. So why not skip the wedding…and get right to the honeymoon! Three Weddings and a Gift

MAN OF THE MONTH TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME MR. NOVEMBER Reluctant Bachelor: Kurt Stryker didn't want to marry, but he sure needed a wife! Unsuspecting Bride: Sweet, sexy Debranne Kiley. The proposal: Gulp! Rugged Kurt Stryker wasn't a man of many words, but he did have one heck of a hot desire for Debranne Kiley. So when he needed a wife to keep custody of the boy in his care, he started practicing his "I do." Problem was, whenever he had Debranne in his arms, he couldn't get the proposal past his lips! Now this sweet, loving woman had him longing to say three little words he'd never planned on uttering again…. MAN OF THE MONTH: He has to pop the question—one of these days…

CODE OF THE WEST "BRENNA NEEDSA A HUSBAND," Jed McCall's nephew Tuck told him. Pregnant and alone, Brenna Jamison was back—trying single-handedly to run her father's ranch. "WE NEED A WIFE," Tuck said. If footloose cowboy Jed McCall didn't do something drastic, he would lose custody of the boy. But marriage? "WHY NOT?" asked Tuck. There were reasons that only Jed knew. And marrying Brenna—becoming a father to her child—would be like jumping from the frying pan into the fire. CODE OF THE WEST: Meet the hardworking, hard-loving men of the West! Proud, strong men who live—and love—by the CODE OF THE WEST.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE…. Single mom Julie Stevens…is about to get married—again. Only, this time, she won't be jilted at the altar. Because this time, her groom isn't local bad boy Flint Durham. And this time, she sure as heck isn't wildly in love…. THERE GOES THE BRIDE…. How dare Flint kidnap her from her own wedding—and ask her to marry him? Julie needs a husband whose kisses don't set her heart aflutter and her common sense askew. Besides, her twins need a levelheaded stepfather. After all, they'll never know their real father. And, Julie vows, Flint will never know about them…. RITA Award Winning Author

MERGER IN THE MAKING…? Powerful CEO Philip Ambercroft prized efficiency, order—and no temptation in the office. So when he needed a temporary assistant, he decided to hire a no-nonsense, matronly type. But then he met the most qualified candidate…. All-too-appealing Madalyn Wier had impeccable references and years of experience—and she soon had her handsome executive boss falling for her womanly charms. But Philip was determined to deny the attraction between them, especially since Madalyn was a single mother who had a daughter to consider. And the confirmed bachelor wasn't prepared to propose a marriage merger…was he?