No one walked away from this Texas mogul…especially not his wife! So when Cara chose to leave rather than play second fiddle to his company, Kevin plotted his revenge. Four years later, she returned, intent on finalizing their divorce. But Cara had no clue that Kevin had constructed the perfect payback plan. It's a wager she can't refuse. The divorce would be official…if she agreed to one last week of playing house. And nothing would be off-limits.
New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas takes readers to the Old West, where an emotionally wounded man and woman discover the true nature of love and marriage in the first romance in the Wife Lottery series. Thrown off a wagon train with two other women and trying to avoid jail for a murder they committed, Bailee Moore agrees to enter a “Wife Lottery”—a ploy concocted by the Cedar Point sheriff to secure wives for the men in the small Texas town. For the sensible Bailee, however, marrying Carter McKoy is like exchanging one life sentence for another—especially since her new husband hasn’t even seen fit to utter a single word in her presence. But still, she can’t help thinking that something about this strong, silent farmer could be the key to leaving her troubled past behind...and making a worthy wager with her heart.
A Texas Cattleman's Club tale of second chances from USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands Having recovered from amnesia, Alex del Toro has a new mission--expose his kidnapper, and regain his fiancée's love. Though he moved to Royal, Texas, under false pretenses, there's nothing false about his feelings for the ravishing Cara Windsor--who also happens to be his business rival's daughter. Cara's instincts tell her to stay away from a man who lied to her, who tried to steal her family's company. Except she has a secret, too--she's pregnant with his child.
Passion flames hottest in Texas…and these sexy romances get even more complicated with the addition of a little surprise! Reader favorites from USA TODAY bestselling authors Maureen Child and Charlene Sands and So You Think You Can Write winner Kat Cantrell. Rumor Has It Wealthy sheriff Nathan Battle never thought he’d see his ex-girlfriend again, but now that she’s back, it’s time to demand the closure he never got. Amanda Altman is determined to resist the one man she could never stop loving, but when an unplanned night of passion leads to a morning revelation, will this be their final chance at true love? Pregnant by Morning A seductive stranger…a masquerade ball…a positive pregnancy test? It was only supposed to be a onetime fling, so when Evangeline tells grieving widower Mathew Wheeler that she’s carrying his baby, they’ll have to let go of the past to get a happily-ever-after. The Heart of a Cowboy Cowboy Case Jarrett hit the rodeo circuit for years to forget the woman who married his twin brother. When she’s widowed and left pregnant and desperate for help on the ranch, Case steps up reluctantly. He’ll do anything for her except admit the truth, but will the price of silence be the only woman he’s ever loved?
Ten years ago = ancient history…right? So what if former rodeo champion turned construction mogul Casey Thomas is back…living right next door? Susanna Hart is busy running her Sweet Susie's pastry business and raising her two-year-old cousin. Why pay any attention to the man who took her virginity ten years ago, then left town? Casey still feels guilty for taking advantage of his little sister's best friend. A helping hand is just what her business—and his conscience—need. But guilt isn't his only motivation. Casey's got a sweet tooth for Susie. And the more she resists, the sweeter it gets!
Texas Cattleman's Club member Darius Foster is tired of women chasing after his millions. But his jaded heart is about to get a jump-start. The wealthy rancher never expected to see Summer Martindale in his part of Texas. Darius was still trying to forget that incredible night they'd spent together…a night that never should have happened. Certain she had relocated just to get close to him—and his money—the ex-lawman vowed to keep his distance. But when danger came calling, Darius knew he was the only one who could protect Summer. And that meant getting closer to her…in every way!
The passionate, impulsive evening Tagg Worth had spent in the arms of brown-eyed beauty Callie Sullivan was madness. Visions of their tryst still haunted him, but their one-night stand was a mistake the wealthy rancher swore he would not repeat. Hawk Sullivan's daughter was strictly off-limits—especially since Hawk's main goal in life was to put Tagg out of business. Then, suddenly, there was a baby on the way. His baby. Tagg vowed to do the right thing, no matter what it cost him. But his inconvenient new bride tempted his solitary heart down a path a Worth didn't dare follow….
He'd been ready to move on, to marry a woman who'd provide him with heirs. But a year of separation hasn't slaked rancher Clayton Worth's raging desire for his soon-to-be ex-wife. And Trish is as unpredictable as ever. Her mysterious reluctance to have kids was what drove them apart. Now Trish is back in Red Ridge, mother to a baby girl. The irony is maddening. Trish urgently needs to finalize their divorce before Clayton's irresistible charm can melt her resolve. Because his touch awakens a consuming hunger that hasn't died. They'd thought it was all over between them...but their hearts have other ideas.
For Macy Tarlington, the only good part of seeing her legendary mother's possessions sold at auction is ogling Carter McCay, the tall Texan who buys the famous diamond ring. Even better is seeing him again when he rescues her from the paparazzi like a white knight in a Stetson. Carter whisks her to safety at Wild River Ranch, hiding her identity by day and lusting after her by night. Yes, he's sworn off love. But with the Hollywood runaway starring in his every fantasy, Carter may find Macy too much temptation--even for a hard-hearted cowboy.
A war hero returns to a secret baby surprise in this Slades of Sunset Ranch novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Charlene Sands Back from his tour of duty, wealthy Nevada rancher Justin Slade gets the shock of his life. The woman who shared his bed eighteen months ago is in his hometown with a son in tow…who looks just like Justin! Katherine Grady is hiding a dark past, but when she realizes Justin seduced her under false pretenses, she's livid…even if she still finds him as irresistible as ever. Will their secrets keep them apart, or will her hero fight for what's his? Be sure to read THE BILLIONAIRE'S BABY TEST, a Billionaires and Babies novel by Charlene Sands, available July 2015, only from Harlequin® Desire! Other books in The Slades of Sunset Ranch series by Charlene Sands: SUNSET SURRENDER SUNSET SEDUCTION REDEEMING THE CEO COWBOY Read them all!
