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Bachelor Daddy
by Linda CajioA Confirmed Bachelor Stretch marks, teddy bears and tea parties were beyond the ken of Michael Holiday—syndicated single guy and quintessential unattached male. So what made him buy a home next to a single mom of six—and why did he want to barbeque hot dogs? A No-Nonsense Man Janice Parker's well-honed mother's intuition told her Michael was too sophisticated, too suave—and too sexy. No way was this man husband and father material. Yet, one by one he charmed her kids…. How would she survive seven against one?
Bachelor Degree
by Judith Marks-White"Underneath it all-designer clothes and moxie aside-my mother was more than any daughter should ever have to handle. " - from Bachelor Degree. Strolling the city sidewalks of Manhattan's posh Upper East Side are a bevy of well-dressed, attractive, and notably eligible single men, but can Samantha Krasner snag one before the competition does? Finding Mr. Right would certainly help keep her mother at bay. After all, the only thing separating their two apartments is Central Park. Not big enough. A successful gallery diva who must answer to a boss from hell, thirty-eight-year-old Samantha nonetheless finally feels as if she's leading her own life. But the ever-hovering, smothering Madeleine Krasner-Wolfe, a twice-divorced and filthy rich force of nature, always seems to have advice for her daughter about everything from fashion and beauty regimens to men. When Samantha signs up the new rising star of the art world, Blake Hamilton, Madeleine immediately sees him as a prospective son-in-law. Hoping to help her daughter land a husband before it's too late, Madeleine launches a flirt campaign that both infuriates and enthralls Samantha- compelling her to finally take action. From the toniest penthouses of Park Avenue to the trendiest SoHo lofts, Samantha is on a mission-if only her mother would get out of the way. Praise for Judith Marks-White's Seducing Harry: "Judith Marks-White writes with lashings of humor and a healthy dose of cynicism laced with sweetness. " -Jane Green, author of Second Chance "The literary equivalent of a bon bon . . . the perfect book to wedge between all those weighty Booker Prize-winning reads piled up by the bedside. " -Elle. com "[Marks-White] has a sharp eye for absurdity and excess. " -The Boston Globe
Bachelor Doc, Unexpected Dad: Single Mum In The Outback / Bachelor Doc, Unexpected Dad (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Dianne DrakeFrom confirmed bachelor…To committed dad!Army doc Matt McClain and career woman Ellie Landers share one unforgettable night, never expecting to meet again. Until Ellie arrives on Matt’s doorstep—pregnant! Matt has just become guardian to his orphaned nephew, and the nomadic medic isn’t ready to be a father of two! But faced with losing Ellie and their baby, Matt might just realize that he has what it takes to make them a family.
Bachelor Doctor (Man of the Month)
by Barbara BoswellThis 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?
Bachelor Duke
by Mary NicholsAN ATTRACTIVE WOMAN UNDER HIS ROOF...!Left orphaned and destitute, Miss Sophie Langford had no choice but to throw herself on the mercy of her mother's family, namely the Duke of Belfont. But instead of the elderly gentleman she had envisaged, she was confronted by the fifth duke, James, a most eligible bachelor.The presence of Sophie's widowed sister enabled James to take Sophie into his household, although he little guessed what he had let himself in for. Sophie was quite unlike any other lady of his acquaintance-she certainly had no hesitation about speaking her mind! So why did he find her so damnably attractive?
Bachelor Father
by Pamela BauerWho is Faith?That's what Adam Novak wants to know. She looks just like his ex-lover, now missing and presumed dead-whose disappearance turned him from carefree bachelor into instant father to their six-year-old daughter, Megan. That's also what Faith wants to know. Left by the side of the road, the victim of an assault, she has no memory and no identity.Whether or not she is Megan's mom, Faith has won the hearts of the little girl and her father. But could there be another family out there waiting for her? And when her memory returns, will she have to leave Adam and Megan behind?
Bachelor Father
by Vicki Lewis ThompsonThe Lost Springs Ranch for troubled boys is at stake, and it's a man's duty to give back......So there's going to be an auction!Bachelor #3Name: Zeke Lonetree, 31Occupation: Ranger, U.S. Park ServiceBiggest Achievement: Reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National ParkNew York fashion editor Katherine Seymour thought a retreat in Yellowstone would be just the break she needed. But she hadn't planned on falling into a rushing river...or being saved by a sexy Ranger...or having his child nine months later! But when her boss wins her a date with Zeke Lonetree at the Lost Springs Bachelor Auction, she's forced to fess up...and introduce the man to his baby girl.
Bachelor Girl (The Rose Years #8)
by Roger Lea MacbrideIn this eighth and final book of the Rose Years series, Rose has become an independent young woman. She leaves Rocky Ridge Farm, first for Kansas City to learn how to be a telegrapher, then for San Francisco. Her dream is to work for a year or two, save a little money, and then marry Paul Cooley, her childhood sweetheart. But the big city has all sorts of surprises in store for Rose, and she finds that she's destined to travel a road she never even imagined.
Bachelor Mom
by Jennifer GreeneSINGLE MOM SEEKING EXCITEMENT Being as straitlaced as a saint was getting Gwen Stanford absolutely nowhere. Just once she wanted to be positively wicked! So when Spense McKenna gave her a steamy kiss, she decided it was time to shake that good-girl image… One minute Spense was asking his alluring neighbor for advice about his pint-size daughter, the next he was sweet-talking her into his arms. Sure, the thought of seducing Gwen had been on his mind from the first moment he'd laid eyes on her, but suddenly seduction wasn't the only thing on his mind… THE STANFORD SISTERS: Three sisters discover once-in-a-lifetime love and strengthen the bonds of family!
Bachelor Mother
by Elda MingerMel desperately wants to get pregnant. Because of a medical condition, she has only a year to try to conceive. Her lifelong best friend Bubba volunteers to be the man that helps her realize her dream before it is too late. Can their growing love survive the ups and downs of pregnancy and delivery? A heartwarming story.
Bachelor No More
by Victoria PadeOnly the direst emergency could bring Jared Perry back to the small town he'd left at eighteen, swearing he'd never return. But he couldn't turn his back on a family member in trouble. And he never expected to find a reason in lovely Mara Pratt for staying. . . She'd been burned by love before and wasn't about to risk her heart to a big-city corporate raider. Especially one who'd been ready to escape the moment his tailored coat had picked up some country dust. Still, something about Jared made Mara willing to fight for a chance to be together. She'd start by showing him what coming home really meant.
Bachelor Protector
by Julianna MorrisDriven to defend a woman who won't let him! Poppy Gold Inns should be the perfect place to relax, except architect Tyler Prentiss doesn't do slow. He's juggling his work long-distance while looking after his brother, a wounded soldier battling PTSD. And he's figuring out how to make nice with Sarah Fullerton, his mother's new boss. Helping the stubborn, sexy baker remodel her kitchens is a step in the right direction, he figures. And when someone begins harassing Sarah, he wants to do more, but the independent woman won't let him. Tyler knows all about needing space. She's in danger, and so is he...of finally opening his heart.
Bachelor Remedy: Love Songs And Lullabies Bachelor Remedy Bad Boy Rancher The Redemption Of Lillie Rourke (Seasons Of Alaska Ser. #5)
by Carol RossShe’s the most unconventional woman he’ll ever meet…and the cure for a perennial bachelor?Raised by her healer grandfather, former army medic Ally Mowak knows her alternative approach to traditional medicine puts her at odds with most of her Alaskan town. That includes Tag James, the rugged transport pilot with the sprawling family and political ambitions. Ally couldn’t be more wrong for the aspiring senator. Then why does everything feel so right when they’re together?
Bachelor Unbound (Bachelors in Demand)
by Brenda JacksonIs an abduction gone wrong…their chance for love?International jeweler and sought-after bachelor Zion Blackstone felt an instant connection to Celine Michaels when he designed a unique gemstone for her. When she shows up at his house in Rome claiming kidnappers are after her, he offers the Hollywood producer’s daughter his protection…and passion. But a shocking revelation could upend his once-in-a-lifetime chance with Celine…
Bachelor Unclaimed
by Brenda JacksonAre his playboy days over for good?In the wake of political defeat, former mayoral candidate Ainsley St. James does something totally out of character-she has a one-night stand with a seductive stranger. Never expecting to see him again, she accepts a job covering a breaking story in Hilton Head, South Carolina...only to discover that the island's most desirable recluse is the lover she has yet to forget.Winston Coltrane can't get that incredible night-or the sexy, sophisticated beauty-out of his mind. The marine biologist is developing a secret formula that could be a major medical breakthrough. But there's something Winston is keeping from Ainsley: his feelings for her have grown beyond the bedroom. Kiss by breathtaking kiss, Ainsley is transforming his oceanside sanctuary into a sensual retreat. Will they be able to turn a passionate fling into forever in each other's arms?
Bachelor Undone
by Brenda JacksonEvery woman wants him. But he only wants her.When Darcy Owens leaves snowy New York for some Jamaican fun in the sun, the city planner isn't expecting to meet the hero of her fantasies. But the sexy, sun-kissed man she sees her first day on the beach comes pretty close. Until he turns out to be York Ellis, the drop-dead-gorgeous but supremely arrogant ex-cop who thinks she needs his protection...and his passion.When York looks at Darcy, he knows she's the woman he'd give his life for. So when Darcy finds herself in peril, the security expert vows to safeguard her. Now it's not only his body at risk. It's his heart he's in danger of losing when she tempts him with the one thing the sworn bachelor never dreamed he'd find: passionate, glorious love.
Bachelor Unforgiving
by Brenda JacksonPassionate payback They say you can forgive but you can never forget. Virgil Bougard takes that saying to heart. Four years ago Kara Goshay believed a vicious lie about him and ended their relationship. And even after her apology, Virgil is still bitter. He doesn't intend to make things easy for Kara when his family's firm hires her PR company to revamp his playboy image. But faking a liaison with Kara for the media backfires when the line between fantasy and reality is blurred by strong sexual attraction. Kara wanted forgiveness. Instead she's deep into a heated affair with the powerful, charismatic man she can't resist. The man who claims he'll never forgive her, especially when a secret enemy puts her professional reputation in jeopardy. Stakes are high-but so is their searing desire, a connection so intense it could possibly tame this elusive, unforgiving bachelor at last...
Bachelor Unleashed
by Brenda JacksonThey had a hot, fleeting affair Farrah Langley has never forgotten. Attorney-to-the-rich-and-famous Xavier Kane was tender, sexy, attentive-and ravished her body. Everything she ever wanted in a lover. Getting together with him again in New York is a fantasy come true. She certainly doesn't expect the footloose bachelor to change his ways. And the burned-by-love mediator isn't looking for forever.But Xavier is.There's something about Farrah...something that touches him deep in his soul...something that keeps him coming back. So when fate brings them together again, Xavier's ready to pick up where they left off. But this time around, he wants more. Can he convince the lean, leggy beauty that he's finished playing the field? That he wants only one woman in his bed, in his arms-in his heart?
Bachelor Untamed
by Brenda JacksonOne mind-blowing kiss. That was all Ellie Weston shared with her neighbor and crush one summer, before he angrily discovered she'd approached him on a dare. Ten years later, Ellie is back at her great-aunt's lake house, and so is Uriel Lassiter--still wildly sexy, single and happy to stay that way. When Ellie finds her great-aunt's never-completed romance novel, she decides to finish the manuscript--but first she needs some real-life inspiration: a sultry summer fling. Uriel hasn't forgotten Ellie, and their sizzling chemistry is starting to make him reconsider his tried-and-true bachelor status. But when the truth about her motive emerges, can Ellie convince him that make-believe has turned into sweet reality?
Bachelor by Design & Too Hot for Comfort
by Kay David Kristin GabrielBACHELOR 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 on Mars
by Leigh WyndfieldShe's a mechanical engineer undercover as a contestant. He's a geologist trying to keep his research station afloat. Then comes the alien invasion... Mechanical engineer Margaret Carson&’s biggest dream is fulfilled when she gets to test her new rover on Mars, but of course there is a catch. She must fill in for a contestant on the reality TV show Mars Bachelor and get voted off before she can run her trials. But when she arrives on Mars, the owner of the research station, Jack Boyle, is attacked by an alien ship. She and Jack must combine forces to save the cast members and themselves. As the clock ticks down, will they survive? And if they do, will one of them give up their career for the other?
Bachelor on the Baby Ward
by Meredith WebberBachelor of the Baby Ward Childrens surgeon and bachelor Angus McDowell is the undisputed expert at mending babies hearts with a heartbreaking reputation when it comes to his endless admirers! New to Jimmies Childrens Unit, anaesthetist Kate Armstrong is desperate not to fall for the sexy doctor because she knows he ll be impossible to forget! But Angus son has other ideas All he wants is Kate to be his mummy ! Fairytale on the Childrens Ward Dear Santa I ve just learnt I have a daddy. Hes a very nice man called Oliver, who works with my mummy Clare at Jimmies Childrens Unit. I know they love each other, but they just dont show it And now all I want for Christmas is for my family to be together! Love Emily (aged 9¼)
Bachelor on the Prowl
by Kasey MichaelsWhen Holly Hollis oversees her company's first wedding fashion show, she's in a panic. Worse still, she inadvertently assumes hot executive Colin Rafferty is her missing male model. Before he knows it, she's yanked off his pants, put him in a tux and tossed him on the runway!Colin was just stopping by to visit, but after getting a rather unorthodox taste of Holly's brand of sass and brass, Colin finds himself suddenly proposing to Holly the next day--over a hot dog! But model or not, Holly knows never to trust a man who looks as good as Colin. Especially if he's persistent....
Bachelor to the Rescue
by Lorraine BeattyBuilding a Romance Young widow Lainie Hollings will do anything to protect her daughters-even if it means accepting help from Shaw McKinney. Though she blames Shaw for her husband's death, he's the only one she can turn to when a robbery forces her to take shelter in his home. Soon she's surprised by the handsome contractor. He's kind, charming and determined to protect her and her girls. Being with Lainie makes Shaw want to give up his bachelor life and become a family man. But he'll need to win over the pretty librarian and prove to her he's the right man for her future.Shaw want to give up his bachelor life and become a family man. But he'll need to win over the pretty librarian and prove to her he's the right man for her future.