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The Unexpected Millionaire
Silhouette Desire -- Book 2 in my Million Dollar Catch Series
December 2006

Millionaire Kane Dennison's first mistake had been carrying an injured Willow Nelson inside his home, which, as a rule, was off-limits. Of course, she'd needed his help, but his one kind gesture had her believing he was a nice man. He wasn't.

His second mistake had been surrendering to passion after warning Willow to run away. Because a woman like her deserved better than a one-night stand. She believed in soul mates. He trusted no one—needed no one. And not even Willow was going to change him!

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The Substitute Millionaire
Silhouette Desire -- Book 1 in my Million Dollar Catch Series
November 2006

Successful businessman Ryan Bennett had agreed to masquerade as his wealthy cousin for a blind date.

But from the moment Ryan saw Julie Nelson to the moment he should have said good-night, he was captivated and couldn't resist an invitation to share her bed. In the hazy afterglow of their heated lovemaking, Ryan confessed his true identity, claiming the passion between them was real despite his deception, but Julie wasn't buying it. Obviously she considered him the enemy.

Except now she was having the enemy's baby….

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The Ladies Man
Silhouette Special Edition. Book 2 in my Positively Pregnant series.
September 2006

She'd resolved to "act more sophisticated" and "get out more." But the rumpled bedding, the coffee brewed by other hands and The Note reminded Rachel Harper that she'd done something completely out of character. She'd brought a man home from a bar.

And apparently made a baby.

She'd been nervous to tell Carter Brockett the news. Oh, she felt strangely safe with him despite his dangerous looks. Worse, she liked him. But what must he think of the naive schoolteacher who'd lost control and gotten herself knocked up? After all, the man had a legion of exes who'd been unable to snare a commitment, and here she had a forever-binding one!

Then she remembered. He'd lost control, too….

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Irresistible
HQN -- Book 2 in the Buchanan Series.
July 2006

When ex-marine Walker Buchanan stops to help Elissa Towers change a tire, he tells himself it's just the neighborly thing to do. And when Elissa finds herself baking him a thank-you pie, she's just returning the favor...right?

Both of them have sworn off dating--Elissa's determined to protect her little girl, and that means ditching her taste for dangerous men...especially former marines with dark secrets. Walker knows he's not cut out for hearth and home...his own crazy family made sure of that. But the sparks won't stop flying. 

Now the two of them are struggling to keep their relationship "just friends," but with every kiss, their rules fly out the window.

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Having Her Boss's Baby
Silhouette Special Edition. Book One in my new Positively Pregnant series.
June 2006

When Noelle Stevenson saw the positive results of her pregnancy test, she didn't know what to do. The baby's father was gone, killed serving his country in Iraq. And nineteen-year-old Noelle was barely making ends meet putting herself through college and working part-time. So when her take-charge boss, Devlin Hunter, offered to marry her — in a purely temporary business arrangement — how could she possibly refuse?

Dev wanted to do the right thing for a woman in need. But he didn't anticipate that his beautiful bride, wed in a marriage of convenience, would stir his hardened heart. This platonic partnership was rapidly headed down the road to romance...

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The Marcelli Bride
Pocket Books-- Joe's book, at last!!
May 2006

The rebel of the Marcelli family, Joe never joined his sisters, Katie Francesca and Brenna in running the family winery business. Instead he chose a life of military service. But now that this handsome, headstrong former Navy SEAL has received a new, undercover assignment--protecting none other than the commander in chief's daughter--he finds himself stationed back in the California vineyard he defiantly left behind.

First daughter Darcy Jensen has been placed in hiding at the Marcelli Winery after surviving a kidnapping attempt...and now it's Joe's job to keep the fearful, fiery beauty out of harm's way. Begrudgingly, Joe heeds his presidential order--until "babysitting" Darcy proves to be the greastest pleasure he's ever known. How can Joe protect Darcy from danger when he's falling dangerously in love? And can Darcy trust Joe's intentions are true--when no one else's have ever been?

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Delicious
HQN -- Welcome to the world of the Buchanans. This is a four book single title series set in Seattle. I've done wine and cake, so now I'm moving into the world of Restaurants.
February 2006

Appetizers

Cal Buchanan needs a top-flight chef to take over his failing Seattle restaurant, The Waterfront. He can afford to hire the best in town -- the only problem is that the best happens to be his ex-wife, Penny Jackson.

Entree

Penny really needs this opportunity, but she doesn't need the distraction of working with her ex. She's sworn off romance -- she's even having a baby on her own. But before she knows it, the heat is on ... and the attraction between her and Cal moves from a low simmer to full boil!

Dessert

The rest should be easy as pie, but a secret from Cal's past could spoil everything. Maybe it's true that too many cooks spoil the broth -- or maybe two is enough to make it irresistible.

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The Prodigal Son
Silhouette Special Edition. Book One in the Hanson Family continuity
January 2006

To: Jack Hanson
From: David Hanson
Subject: Bringing you up to speed

I know you resent being called away from your law firm at a time like this, but believe me, Jack — your late father knew you were the only man who could save his business. You've got free rein to do whatever is necessary.

Saw you hired your old business school friend Samantha Edwards. She's a great choice. Not to mention the intense sparks flying between you. Take some advice from your uncle — loosen your tie and let go of your past. True, she's had her own share of heartache, but Samantha may be just the woman to show you how to live again....