Laurie Paige – лучшие книги

JUST A LITTLE R & R…

All wounded detective Jess Fargo wanted from reclusive widow Kate Mulholland was a place to rest, recover…and try desperately to connect with his estranged son. The last thing he wanted was any kind of involvement, and he had a feeling his lovely landlady felt the same… And she did. Because long ago, Kate realized that motherhood was never going to happen to her, and getting involved with the devastatingly attractive, if prickly, detective–not to mention his needy little boy–was not wise. But then she was forced to trust this strange but compelling man with her life. Could her heart be far behind?

MAKE WAY FOR THE McBRIDES…One steamy teenage encounter had been enough to keep Spencer McBride's high school pal Ally in his mind all through college…and it had been more than enough to keep Spence far from home and family when Ally married his brother. But now that she was alone with adopted newborn twins, the draw of Ally in need was too powerful to keep Spence away….Even knee-deep in formula, the proud, independent beauty still stoked Spence's desire, but was the confirmed bachelor finding it all too easy to step into the role of father. lover…husband?SO MANY BABIES: At the Buttonwood Baby Clinic, babies and romance abound!

HE HAD THE KIND OF SMILE THAT DID THINGS TO A WOMAN…until he arrested her. Julianne Martin had come to New Mexico' s canyon country on a mission of deliverance. But now Special Agent Anthony Aquilon had just accused the compassionate nurse-midwife of making off with priceless Native American artifacts!Tony' s alluring thief-at-large was no common criminal but an uncommon woman born to warm the cold places inside a man. A modernday warrior who' d defend those he loved to his last breath, Tony longed to place his trust in Julianne…and more. Could a simple case of mistaken identity lead to the perfect match?

LYRIC GIBSON FELT LIKE A VERY UNWELCOME GUESTWhen she'd agreed to accompany her aunt Fay to Seven Devils Ranch, Lyric hoped that the invitation was at the request of Trevor Dalton–a man who had stirred her desire from the moment she'd laid eyes upon him. But from the instant she arrived in Idaho, the independent Texan knew her hunch had been utterly wrong. Trevor would hardly acknowledge her existence!Lyric had always mesmerized Trevor, but she had pushed him away before…for a fianc? that he hadn't even known existed. Could Lyric make him understand the truth behind her deceit–and unleash the passion and love that burned in them both?

ONLY ONE WOMAN HAD A MARK LIKE HERSOr so Sheriff Zack Dalton had thought. Still, even with the promise of a long-lost family, it took all of his persuasion to convince vulnerable siren Honey Carrington to visit his mountain ranch. Only when he had her home in his arms did he admit he wasn't sure who the mysterious beauty was–or what secrets she harbored.Honey knew she wasn't the woman the Daltons had been searching for, and considering the way her heart raced whenever Zack was near, that was good! But she was desperate for a place to hide so she went along with the scheme. Still, could she really risk her life–and her heart–just to keep her secret safe?

SHE WAS A ROCK IN HIS CONTROLLED PONDEverything came easily to Dr. Beau Dalton–until she walked in. Medical assistant Shelby Wheeling had secrets–big secrets. But that didn't ease the attraction that sizzled between them. Still, why was she refusing to open up to him? And why was she so intrigued by old medical records?Shelby couldn't put her past away until she accomplished one mission: find her birth parents. And no matter how much the sexy doctor made her heart race, she couldn't risk being sidetracked. But Beau's wicked loving ways seduced her from her determination to stay alone….

A CASE STUDY–IN LOVE?For as long as foster dad Jeff Aquilon could remember, he' d viewed state social workers as one thing: the enemy. But that was before he' d met Caileen Hall, a woman who truly seemed to have his family' s best interests at heart. Jeff had to admit that something about the pretty, passionate Caileen stirred his interest, too.Though single mom Caileen desperately wanted to help the Aquilons succeed, much to her daughter' s chagrin, Caileen' s strictly professional concern for Jeff soon mingled with feelings she hadn' t encountered in years. But to make peace with her own family, would Caileen have to give up the love of her lifetime?

One steamy night wrapped in the arms of sexy rebel Jean-Paul Augustave, Earl of Silvershire, left innocent Princess Megan Penelope Penwyck longing for more passion's play–and pregnant! Now, torn between causing a royal scandal and entering into a marriage of convenience, she wished only that the seductive earl would profess his undying love.Jean-Paul wanted to take responsibility for his sultry affair with the princess. And the longer he gazed into Megan's green eyes, the deeper his feelings became. So when the royal beauty suddenly fell ill, would he finally whisper the only words that could restore her health…Princess, I love you?

His skills in the operating room and his prowess in the bedroom made Michael O'Day one of the most sought-after bachelors in Texas. But the solid walls erected by the legendary surgeon prevented anyone from getting too close–until Susan Wainwright.Her onstage collapse proved the fragile ballerina desperately needed a new heart. Now the man who once placed power and prestige above a soothing bedside manner had to fight the demands of the Texas underworld, and race to save the woman who'd found the key to his impenetrable heart.

THEY HAD PASTS THEY WANTED TO FORGETAnd Seth Dalton wasn't about to reveal the truth about his–not even to the tempting auburn-haired enigma who'd haunted him. Childhood secrets guaranteed marriage would never be in Seth's future. So why was he sharing close quarters with the one woman who challenged his vow?Amelia Miller's sprained ankle would heal–thanks to her uninvited caregiver. But Seth's heated looks and tender ministrations reopened wounds she thought time had long mended. Amelia knew she could help the emotionally guarded Dalton find peace–but first they both had to overcome the pain in their pasts and learn to love again….

Just how pregnant are you, anyway?Mighty Drake Colton could handle the Navy's most dangerous missions–but the housekeeper's daughter now had him buffaloed. Eight months ago the tough and resilient SEAL had come home to celebrate Joe Colton's sixtieth birthday and had ended up sharing his body and soul with Maya Ramirez. But the sheets had barely cooled from their heated lovemaking when he'd walked out to put his life on the line again. And she'd done the unthinkable. The woman who'd worshiped him since childhood–who was now carrying his baby–had closed her heart to him. Well, Drake was used to getting what he wanted. And Maya would be his–whatever it took!

She was back on his turf…pregnant!A mysterious death had brought Dr. Chelsea Kearns back to Rumor, Montana, an assignment the forensics expert hadn't been savoring. She would have to face Pierce Dalton. Successful businessman. Town mayor. Brother to her best friend. Former lover…Unable to resist, Chelsea found herself back in Pierce's passionate embrace, picking up where they left off years ago. To boot, she was now pregnant!Chelsea's life was about to get much more complicated. She tried to keep her news secret. But once the good mayor discovered the truth, he wasn't about to let his happily-ever-after get away from him–again–without a fight!

MY ENEMY…MY LOVE?For generations, a lake shimmering with sinister, scandalous secrets divided the rival ranching families of Megan Windom and Kyle Herriot. So how could one waltz sweep them into a treacherous whirlpool of primal, unthinkable desire? Why did Kyle's husky whispers begin unveiling Megan's lost memories? Why did quiet Megan haunt Kyle's dreams? What drew them inexorably toward betraying their own kin? Family loyalties and a flood of suspicions threatened to swamp the fierce yet fragile bond that throbbed between them like a thousand ravens' wings. Yet, come hell or high water, their forbidden passion could not be forever denied….

The one sale he couldn't resist…As soon as rancher Jon Sinclair put down his twenty dollars at a kissing booth, florist Anne Hyden knew she was in for it. Mr. Sex-in-Pants certainly wasn't the type to settle for a quick little peck. But Anne wasn't expecting to actually swoon in the guy's arms.Unfortunately, Anne had a problem. She had a heart condition that ensured her life was as dull and safe as it could get–and Jon was hardly «safe.» In fact, he was just the sort of guy to make a girl's heart give out altogether. And she still owed him nineteen more kisses….

SOMETIMES MR. RIGHT IS RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSEZia Peters has had enough upheaval for three lifetimes. Now all she wants is a chance to get back on track–without the distraction of a man in her life. Still, when old friend Jeremy Aquilon offers his spare bedroom and a temporary job, she jumps at the chance. After all, Jeremy has seen her at her worst, and vice versa–no danger of romance there!Except Jeremy is hardly the boy she remembers. In fact, he might be the most handsome man she' s ever met, and her whole body knows it.Can she convince him that she' s changed? And more important, can she convince herself?Canyon CountyEveryone deserves a second chance…to find love

Fabulous FathersWANTED: ONE FAMILYEach time Deputy Sheriff Nick Dorelli saw fatherless Doogie Clay, his heart ached. If Doogie's mother hadn't wed another man, he would be Nick's kid. And Nick would be the father the boy so desperately needed.But best of all, Stephanie Clay would be Nick's wife. Once, they'd dreamed of marriage, and although misunderstandings broke them up, Nick had never stopped thinking of–or loving–her. And now was the time for action. Because not only did Nick want to be a father, he wanted to be a husband–Stephanie's husband.Fabulous Fathers can be chosen from the heart….

JUST MARRIED!VERONICA DALTON AND ADAM SMITH, AFTER A SHORT ENGAGEMENT…Sparks sizzled from the moment beautiful computer whiz Roni Dalton laid eyes on Adam Smith. But a year after their initial meeting, one torrid night of passion together left them with more than they bargained for: a marriage license!DID THE DEVIL MAKE HIM DO IT?Feeling honor-bound to his new bride, the FBI agent agreed to commit himself to his wife, at least temporarily. But Roni couldn't just settle for the marriage of convenience her husband demanded. She had to convince Adam that her love was worth the ultimate gift–his heart.

FBI agent Devin Kincaid is assigned the urgent task of tracking down the abducted grandson of the rich and powerful Ryan Fortune. A determined loner whose grit and tenacity make him the best man for the job, the last thing Devin needs is the help of the boy's aunt, Vanessa Fortune.First, she's too emotionally involved, and second, she's way too much of a temptation he doesn't need.A criminal psychologist, Vanessa can't sit on the sidelines while her family lives its worst nightmare. She's not running from the fierce attraction between them, but knows Devin is doing everything he can to convince himself that a Fortune heiress and a street-smart cop don't mix. But as tensions rise, passions flare and soon dangerous situations call for desperate measures–and a willingness to trust all they've got.

HE'D SAVED HER LIFE…He was the charming neighbor who made the darkness more bearable…the sexy stranger whose fiery kisses made Shannon Bannock remember how badly she'd once wanted a husband and family…once, before she'd been temporarily blinded and lost sight of her dreams.SHE'D STOLEN HIS HEART.And Rory Daniels knew if the stubborn beauty could just find the courage to trust him with her aching heart he could show her so much more than just how to get to the mailbox and back. He could show her forever….