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The Baby Legacy

by Pamela Toth

Silhouette romanceMac Duncan hadn't considered becoming a father when he donated a sperm sample to help out a friend...

The Baby Legacy

by Pamela Toth

A MIX-UP AT THE BUTTONWOOD BABY CLINIC...Megan Malone just needed a Lamaze coach-not a handsome, hormone-spinning father-to-be who insisted he help raise her bundle of joy! But that's just what Mac Duncan-the man who should have stayed the anonymous sperm donor-was demanding when he found out he'd fathered a child.Now Megan began to welcome Mac's protection and promises for their baby's future. And uh-oh-was that the baby kicking, or Megan's heartstrings being tugged when Mac started to show something other than fatherly concern?

Baby of Convenience

by Diana Whitney

Marriage-For Baby's Sake When Laura Michaels tracked her wayward cat to millionaire Royce Burton's estate, she never dreamed her kitty would save her son. For Laura needed a powerful husband to keep custody of her baby-and Royce needed a wife. So the elusive entrepreneur and the down-on-her-luck lady struck a marriage deal-which would remain strictly business, of course. Except the newlyweds soon found their "hands-off" union did not account for the blossoming feelings developing between them. But Royce had no use for sugary sentiment and gooey emotions! Still, the lovely woman's haunting smile triggered an unfamiliar emotion in Royce-a burgeoning love?

The Baby Project

by Grace Green

Mallory had given up a high-powered job to look after her orphaned nephew, and no way was she going to let Jordan Caine walk in and steal custody! It was true he had a valid claim to baby Matthew, but Mallory just couldn't bear to lose him... Only, Jordan's proposed solution was equally outrageous: he wanted them to marry and share custody! Mallory had no choice but to live under Jordan's roof, but could she really agree to become his wife?

The Baby Quilt

by Christine Flynn

LOVE'S PATCHWORK Block by block, stitch by stitch, the baby quilt told its story of love. And Emily Miller swaddled her precious newborn within it to provide protection-and to remember the family she and her child were forbidden to see. To Emily, the quilt was a cherished treasure. But to the sophisticated Chicago lawyer stranded on her farm, it could never carry the same value. Except Justin Sloan seemed at peace in her world. Seemed taken with her simple ways and even simpler beauty. And his affection for her fatherless babe was as tangible as the threads that held the quilt together. But could Justin ever see them together-as a family? THAT'S MY BABY! Sometimes brining up baby can bring surprises-and showers of love!

The Baby Scandal (Expecting! #26)

by Cathy Williams

Ruth had been overwhelmed by Franco Leoni from the moment she became his secretary. A shy reverend's daughter, Ruth was stunned when such a dynamic, handsome man took an interest in her. She knew she shouldn't, but she couldn't help falling in love with her boss!Franco didn't want a secret affair, but Ruth was afraid of scandal. She tried to disguise her feelings and conceal their passion. Only, there was one thing she couldn't hide: she was expecting his baby!

Bachelor Boss

by Pamela Ingrahm

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?

Bachelor by Design & Too Hot for Comfort

by Kay David Kristin Gabriel

BACHELOR BY DESIGNWhether you're looking for lattes or love, you'll find both at Cafe Romeo...Building contractor Trace Callahan is determined to stay single-even if his aunt reads romance in his coffee grounds-until he finds the perfect woman. And that woman is definitely unlike Chloe D'Onofrio, the hot-tempered interior designer who bumps heads with him at every turn. She's too opinionated, too unpredictable, much too pretty-and keeps a cache of stolen diamonds under her staircase. So naturally, Trace can't help falling in love....TOO HOT FOR COMFORTSomething was sizzling...and it wasn't steak...Sally Beaumont thought a call-in cooking show was a brilliant idea...at the time. Unfortunately, listeners thought Too Hot for Comfort referred to the bedroom, not the kitchen! Suddenly Sally was the local expert on S.E.X.-a topic that simply wasn't discussed in Comfort, Texas. Someone was even making threats, but more disturbing was that Jake Nolte-retired cop, sexy next-door neighbor-was watching over her...driving her crazy with thoughts of S.E.X.

Bachelor Doctor

by Barbara Boswell

This sexy, sought-after surgeon intended on staying single until he was good and ready for marriage. And no woman— especially not one who worked for him— was going to get him to change his mind. But it was taking all his resolve to remain immune to the fierce passion nurse Callie Sheeley’ s presence aroused. Even harder to resist was the loving tenderness radiating from the dark eyes of this virginal beauty. Could one sizzling kiss dissolve the last of his defenses and open his heart?

The Bachelor Project

by Victoria Chancellor

Finally found: his perfect match? All the gossips in Ranger Springs were talking about the runaway bride who'd just come to town. And how she'd caught the eye of sexy police chief Ethan Parker. They'd all seen his car parked outside her house the first night she was in town. And after watching the two embrace on the front porch, nobody believed for a minute that he'd just come to check on some wayward raccoons! Now, it seemed as if sweet Robin Cummings had caught the eye of this true-blood Texan who'd never quiet made it to the altar. How could everyone in town help but start working on The Bachelor Project...?

The Bachelor Tax

by Carolyn Davidson

Rancher Gabe Tanner was content to ride herd on bachelorhood forever. And if it hadn't been for that blasted bachelor tax, he would have. Even if every glimpse he had of Rosemary Gibson, the preacher's daughter, warned him he didn't have a prayer of remaining single...!Life's usual dreams-love, home, children-would always elude Rosemary Gibson, or so she thought. Until the day Providence mixed the devilish Gabriel Tanner, two angelic kids and one prim yet passionate parson's daughter into a most unusual ready-made famil...!

The Bachelor's Bed

by Jill Shalvis

"Count on Jill Shalvis for a witty, steamy, unputdownable love story." - Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author Lani Mills had a secret crush on gorgeous diehard bachelor Colin West, along with half the women in town. But she was just his cleaning lady, so she'd have to content herself with dusting and dreaming&#8230or would she? Colin needed a fictional fiancée to end his mother's matchmaking attempts. Lovely, loyal Lani was his first choice, and, to his relief, she agreed to pretend they were madly in love. But his relief turned to dismay when she kept forgetting the "pretend" part&#8230 A contemporary romance. Originally published in 2002.

Back in the Marriage Bed

by Penny Jordan

Annie can't believe Dominic Carlyle's claim. How can he be her husband? Why would she have walked out on him and forgotten all about their marriage?To jog Annie's memory, Dominic insists they move in together. Annie is compelled to say yes--haunted by the memory of a dream in which a man makes love to her. . . a man who looks just like Dominic.

Back to You (9 Months Later)

by Brenda Novak

Originally published as Expectations, this charming story takes you back to where you first found love…Jenna Livingston’s moved back to Mendocino with her eight-year-old son, where she’s living and working at the Victoriana Bed and Breakfast. It’s owned by the elderly Durhams - whose grandson, Adam, was her first love. And, in some ways, her last... But that was 15 years ago, before Adam abandoned her and his family for a successful career and a fast-track life in the big city.When Adam and Jenna rediscover each other, he wants her back. But much as Jenna knows she could love him again, she also knows there are too many obstacles between them. Too much history. Too many expectations. And now…the future.Originally published in 2000 under the title Expectations

The Badge and the Baby

by Alison Kent

BACHELOR PLUS BABY… Keeping up with his tiny, demanding, precious niece was more than Detective Joel Wolfsley could handle with one leg in a cast. Gangsters, yes. Babies, no. He was a sucker for his sister, though, and the munchkin's mom needed his help. Besides, his plight was the perfect excuse to get up close and personal with the gorgeous kennel owner next door. EQUALS TROUBLE! Willa Darling took one look at the toughtalking 'Big Bad Wolf' holding a baby and knew he was all bark, no bite. Joel might have needed a little help in the diapering department, but he was a family man at heart—no matter what he said. Which meant that in spite of the wild passion they shared, Willa would have to let him go….

The Ballad of Jack O'Dair

by Linda O. Johnston

This is a time travel romance from the end of the 20th century to the Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush.

Bandera's Bride

by Mary Mcbride

He'd Hidden His Passion Behind Another Man's Name. For John Bandera knew that a genteel Mississippi flower like Emily Russell could never share her life with a half-breed Comanche rancher. But the hiding was over. His true love was here, in the flesh. And he wanted to make her his bride! Six years of heartfelt correspondence had to count for something, a very pregnant and very alone Emily Russell insisted as she headed west to find the man of her dreams. But instead of the Southern cavalier she thought she loved, she'd found John Bandera, a man of secrets and soul-spinning sensuality...!

Baring It All

by Sandra Chastain

As his alter ego, Lord Sin, Ryan amassed a fortune by making women want him. But now that he's ready to put his past behind him, he can't keep his hands off the one woman determined to destroy him.Reporter Sunny Clary is on a mission-to disclose the true identity of legendary male stripper, Lord Sin. Only every tip-off leads her back to sexy playboy Ryan Malone. But what has her really confused is her intense reaction to the two men. Lord Sin leaves her yearning...Ryan Malone has her burning. How could Sunny fall for such completely different men? Or are they so different?

The Barons of Texas: Jill

by Fayrene Preston

THE PROPOSAL SHE COULDN'T REFUSETexas tycoon Colin Wynne had wanted Jill Baron for two long years. So when she came to him for help, he made her a deal: in exchange for a small piece of land, Colin would transform Jill into a femme fatale guaranteed to nab the man of her dreams.But Colin had no intention of teaching her the ropes and then sending her into the arms of another man. His "lessons" were all about making Jill fall in love with him-and it was obviously working. Because before long, Colin knew his job as her teacher was finished-but his job as her husband was only beginning.

Beautiful Dreamer

by Elizabeth Lowell

Nevada's rugged, majestic beauty is a balm for the aches of Hope Gardener's heart. But the ranch she loves is dying of thirst, thanks to the worst drought the area has ever seen, Hope needs a miracle -- and one day it comes to the Valley of the Sun.A man out of time, Rio is an anachronism in the modern-day West, bringing with him a reputation for finding water in any desert. Hope has no choice but to trust this dark stranger who claims to make dreams real. And Rio, who has never had a dream of his own to follow, has found something in this extraordinary lady whose passion tempts him to defy his own rules.In the midst of adversity, two free spirits must now explore the most closely guarded corners of their hearts...as they search for a beautiful dream big enough to hold them both.

Beautiful Stranger

by Ruth Wind

Fourth in the "Last Roundup" series, this is the story of teacher Marissa Pearce and her twin, Victoria. Marissa's concern for the niece of Robert, an American Indian, brings her close to him, but she has to overcome her insecurity about her weight, compared with her thin sister.

Beauty and the Bachelor & Counterfeit Daddy

by Kristin Gabriel Gwen Pemberton

Beauty and the Bachelor Whether you're looking for lattes for love, you'll find both at Café Romeo... Noah Callahan was a charming playboy who loved beautiful women-at least for a night or two. But as tempted as he was by gorgeous Sabrina Lovett, he wasn't taking any chances! His aunt Sophie's bachelor traps had already snared his two older brothers. But when the feisty redhead threatened Café Romeo's reputation, he had to step in...and could only hope he didn't lost his heart to Sabrina in the process. Counterfeit Daddy Family foolery! Chet James was getting rich writing a column about the trials and tribulations of being a single dad. Never mind that he was really a confirmed bachelor and childless! But when his editor, the tantalizing P.J. West, insisted on an exclusive week-in-the-life interview, he was left scrambling to borrow some kids and become the man she thought he was....

Beauty Like the Night

by Liz Carlyle

Beauty is like the night, fleeting and hard to hold, a truth the forbidding Lord Treyhern is about to discover. Let the opulence of Liz Carlyle's prose immerse you in the beauty of England while plunging you into the midst of the outrageous Rutledge family, where scandal is served up like a soup course and dangerous secrets are everywhere. The daughter of London's wickedest widow, Helene de Severs has struggled to overcome her heritage. Renowned within Europe's emerging psychiatric field, Helene has a gift for healing children. When fate sends her back to England, the country she left in disgrace, Helene is confident she has learned to govern her own reckless emotions. Ruthlessly, Treyhern has dragged his notorious family from the brink of ruin. But a disastrous marriage has left him with a traumatized child, and his rebellious brother is just one step ahead of the bailiffs. When his dissolute father drops dead while debauching the governess, Treyhern's infamous temper is truly tested. But the forceful earl means to straighten everyone out -- as soon as he has hired a reputable governess. Yet the moment she steps from his carriage, Treyhern's cold reserve is melted by a rush of desire he had long thought dead. With her elegant clothing and mountain of luggage, the woman is not who he expected. Or is she? Sometimes the workings of the mind are as dangerous as those of the heart. And soon, danger is truly everywhere...

Because of the Baby

by Anne Haven

Friendship has boundaries...doesn't it? Melissa Lopez is a doctor at the medical clinic Kyle Davenport runs. They work together, spend off-hours having fun together -- they're friends. It was never supposed to happen, but one hot summer night they give in to the secret attraction they feel for each other -- and Melissa becomes pregnant with Kyle's child. They want to give their baby the best life possible. Which means TWO full-time parents. They're not in love, though, so maybe a wedding, shotgun-style, is the solution. Romance won't figure in the bargain -- just mutual support, respect and convenience. Soon their safe, tidy arrangement is less than satisfying. But they can have more -- if they're willing to face old fears. If they're willing to risk REAL commitment. Their own happiness depends on it. More important, they need to take that chance -- because of the baby. 9 Months Later -- Marriage...because of the baby.

Because of the Twins...

by Carole Halston

SUDDENLY...DADDY! Seemed sought-after bachelor Graham Knight was suddenly squiring two rambunctious tots around town-and looking somewhat more approachable. How could Holly Beaumont resist the chance to get close to the elusive, irresistible Graham-especially when he looked so adorably rumpled with his twins in tow! Graham was shocked when he discovered he'd fathered twins three years ago-then was overwhelmed by his new daddy status. Now he watched in awe as warmhearted Holly turned his two tiny terrors into precious darlings. Just what was a man who'd sworn off marriage to do when faced with two kids-and the one woman who could make him say "I do"?

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